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Where can I find a replacement tank for my pink toilet?

Mid Mod Pam on Jun 16 2008 at 7:59 am | Filed under: FAQs, bathroom, pink bathrooms

A Monday reader FAQ:

I’ve been using Google to search for a replacement tank for my 1952 Crane pink toilet. I stumbled upon this site and was wondering where are the places I should be entering my plea? Do you have any suggestions for me?

Thanks, Jane

Jane: This is likely a needle-in-the haystack search - to get the exact brand, year, color. Here are a few sources:

  • DEAbath.com. On Crane especially.
  • HistoricHouseParts.com
  • This place in New Jersey — There appear to be pink new-old-stock Crane toilets here (photo above)!
  • And salvage yards and craigslist where you live.

Readers - Please contribute your thoughts! And Jane, let us know how it turns out.

2 Responses to “Where can I find a replacement tank for my pink toilet?”

  1. on 17 Jun 2008 at 2:29 am 1sleepingbee

    Also, you may want to call http://www.caravatis.com. You may not find it on their website, but if you call and ask they will look in their warehouse for you.

    Good luck!

  2. on 19 Jun 2008 at 12:24 am 2Palm Springs Stephan

    I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: color description is SO subjective, especially with “pink” (see previous posts on matching pink bath tile and fixtures), that I very strongly recommend using paint color chips from the local hardware or paint store as a way to make sure the color does indeed match before making a non-refundable purchase. Any reputable seller will be glad to let you mail chips to them so they can match them to their item and tell you exactly what color the item really is.

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