Coleman CQ with Plain Opal shade

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  1. Buckaroo

    Buckaroo Australia Subscriber

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    First time running this CQ on Shellite after fitting a NOS valve. The old valve didn’t fully close and I needed to release the pressure to turn it off, so always ran it on kerosene.

    It runs much better on Shellite.

    Another first is using this Plain Opal shade.

    Quite pleased!

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  2. Jean J

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    Nice!
     
  3. JEFF JOHNSON

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    A grand old lamp which was built to last!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
  4. ROBBO55

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    Looks good :thumbup:
     
  5. PaulH

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    Not bad for a 100 year old, very nice lamp working well.
     
  6. Buggerlugs

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    Very nice indeed, looks and runs well, they always look fantastic with a shade in my opinion.
    Congratulations mate.
     

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