Hello everyone!! New guy here.
Just thought I would stop by and show off my newest can. Hope everyone enjoys the pic. If you have history, info, rarity, and or comments on this can I'm all ears.
Thanks and good hunting!

Nice can, there is a guy on here that can fix the dent in your can.

Really great looking can, I tapped out about $400, congrats

Thanks cggs!! If you know who that is please have them contact me.

Hey Ezrider, Thanks! I couldn't let it go.
That rare of a can in such good condition and FULL to boot! That chance just doesn't happen often.
Might just be the new "Holy Grail" of my collection anyway..

...can they do it without draining the oil, cutting off the old lid, and relidding the can?

Nope. But here's the guy, if you decide to go that route... Dan McGuffey's Profile

Thanks for the info guys..
Do you really think it's necessary for this can? It's in amazing condition overall. I can't see that small dent hurting the value much at all?

If it were my can, I wouldn't do it. It will require the lid or bottom to be removed. The oil drained and the dent removed and then the oil put back in and the lid replaced.

that dent is in a spot its not going too pop out,
best too leave the can as is, my 2¢
that is the 2nd of these cans I've seen in
the last couple weeks & there locations are
close together- maybe more too come .. ...

Thanks for the input Randy. Was the other can you seen sold on ebay or somewhere else? What was the selling price/ condition?

Dan can certainly get the dent out it you want to drain and relid; he does amazing work. I brought a full can like this with a similar dent to a local body shop that restores classic cars. i'm friendly with the owner and showed him the can. He warmed up some type of putty that was placed on the edge of a two inch "rod" and pushed the warm putty in the center of the dent. He let it cool and then attached the rod to a specialized car tool for pulling out dents. Squeezing a trigger it applied pressure and slowly pulled out the dent. The he peeled away the putty. I apologize for doing a lousy job of explaining this specialized tool, but the bottom line was he got 95% of the dent out and it really improved the can. Point is there always is a way!

Great alternative EZ!! I'm in the auto industry and I'm familiar with the process. You did a good job of explaining it. I have some hail dent guys that work miracles should I feel the need to make this already special can perfect.
Thanks for the great conversation fellas!

the other can went thru 2 private sales - first picker too picker for 25.00 then.... will get picture & post .. ...

...ditto that...

I wouldnt touch it either. I would drain from the bottom if i owned it. Does not hurt value and when it hits the floor ever it will not be smashed.

I also drain about 99% of my cans. Just as an added measure of security in the event it were to fall or be dropped.

update, then can was involved in a trade,
this can is hard too photograph .. ...

Nice info and feedback everyone.
Does anyone know who the seller is for the

TIOPET MOTOR OIL CAN INDIAN CHIEF "HOLY GRAIL"
being sold on ebay right now?

How does the Big Chief can stack up against the Tiopet?

IMO your Big Chief is a rarer can, but the Tiopet is also a top collectable for most high end quart collectors. I happened to have two, if you have any interest in one send me a PM.

if I seen those 2 cans sitting side by side & was told I could take one, I'd have too go with the tiopet .. ...

The Tiopet can is nice.. Just not sure if it's worth his asking price?

Anyone know the age of these cans? I have to much mixed info.

Hey everyone! Just wanted to check back in.. Anyone come up with the age of the Big Chief can?

ezrider, I sent a pm.. did you get it?