Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This 1970's Canadian Coleman Easi-Lite lantern has been hanging outside a collectibles shop for years. Let's see if I can not only restore it to working order, but make it look something like new in the process. Along the way I'll show restoration techniques and explain the workings of the lantern with special attention to the Easi-Lite valve.
Video Content
00:00 Intro & History
02:59 Disassembly
10:43 Dunk Test
11:38 Continuing Disassembly
22:11 Stripping & Rust Removal
22:34 Cleaning
27:46 Paint Prep
30:42 Painting
35:35 Reassembly
41:00 ALL ABOUT THE 321A/621A VALVE
1:00:21 Final Light Up
This 1970's Canadian Coleman Easi-Lite lantern has been hanging outside a collectibles shop for years. Let's see if I can not only restore it to working order, but make it look something like new in the process. Along the way I'll show restoration techniques and explain the workings of the lantern with special attention to the Easi-Lite valve.
Video Content
00:00 Intro & History
02:59 Disassembly
10:43 Dunk Test
11:38 Continuing Disassembly
22:11 Stripping & Rust Removal
22:34 Cleaning
27:46 Paint Prep
30:42 Painting
35:35 Reassembly
41:00 ALL ABOUT THE 321A/621A VALVE
1:00:21 Final Light Up
