The set of numbers visible on the base of this one are not a date stamp, but the back half of the NATO Stock Number (NSN) for a UK MOD Vapalux....
Nice!
That is a very good find, you must be pleased.
@Tonskulus I vote a problem with the J Tube. I've had the same experience with a new Chinese Petromax, took me ages to get it to light and run...
Nice job Gary. Second photo hood for me as well.
@Fireexit1 Chris, if I remember correctly Coleman NRV tools can be purchased from OCP (Old Coleman Parts) in the States.
Very nice Pete, you must be pleased with them. All a nice vintage too.
Lovely job, looks great.
@R100 that is lovely.
Added for reference. Base of fount showing date, pre-heater as found, weld on fount: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Found this today. Been stored in a loft, its previous owner worked for London Transport. It has not seen much work. The container jubilee...
:lol::lol::lol::lol: very good!
@Max Stone Like small dogs, often you hear them before you see them.
Nice! Somebody will be cursing.....
Nice to see, they are good little lights.
Lots of little things to make the whole! Sometimes a nightmare to chase down. Well persevered! You have reaped the rewards.
Much better, smashing the darkness. Did you have to do much?
Very good!
Amazing, great to see. Well done :clap::clap:
Very nice.
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