Aida 245 restoration

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  1. Klausvader

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    I found it abandoned, forgotten
    I pulled the earth and wash a bit, the thing promised ;) 1349208343-aida-aleman.jpg 1349208880-Aida_245__opt.jpg
     

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  2. Klausvader

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    Disarmament and cleaning, reviewing pieces [-o< 1349209190-02_base_y_U_de_gases_opt.jpg 1349209169-01_gasificador_opt.jpg
     

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  3. Klausvader

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    Continue and complete disarmament started the tank paint job 1349209536-tank_opt.jpg 1349209581-05_chimenea_opt.jpg 1349209622-04_precalentador_opt.jpg
     

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    The essential piece to work wonders 1349210145-08_canilla_y_filtro_opt.jpg
    reassembly begins
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  5. Klausvader

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    Missing only the glass, after 2 months of waiting came from germany

    1349210616-07_medidor_presi_____n_opt.jpg 1349210660-10_terminado_opt.jpg
     

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  6. Klausvader

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    kerosene and that there be light [-o<
    Mission accomplished :mrgree 1349211019-09_opt.jpg 1349211080-06_opt.jpg n:
     

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    Congratulations on getting it running.

    I love the thought that went into the design of these donuts.
     
  8. pete sav

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    Nice to see the restoration pictures Klaus great lamp running once more
    cheers pete
     
  9. sleecjr

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    Very cool! Great job!
     
  10. Neighbor Al

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    Awesome! Great work and patience payed off :)
     
  11. Wim

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    Great job! Another fine lamp saved :clap: .

    Best regards,

    Wim (hoping to find "my own" donut one day... ;) )
     
  12. Klausvader

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    thanks pete
    It was slow work but was well rewarded. see it working again was wonderful. :lol:
     
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  13. Klausvader

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    I have to give special thanks to my friend Quique for your time, work, dedication and knowledge you put into this restoration. Without their help it would have been possible.
     
  14. WimVe

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    Well done !
     
  15. loco7lamp

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    Great job 8) :clap: :clap: :thumbup: , well done 8) :thumbup:

    Stu :mrgreen: :thumbup:
     
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    Nice job and quite an imposing lamp. Just how big are they?
     

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