Canadian Coleman LQ327 - April 1928 date

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  1. presscall

    presscall United Kingdom Subscriber

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    I’m using Aspen alkylate petrol as fuel. External pump of course.

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    The inscriptions.

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    The control spindle assembly.

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    Valve/fuel pickup.

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    Filler cap/check valve.

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    Manifold. Much joy (!) I kept the mantles intact throughout disassembly/reassembly and lighting up for this piece.

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    Lantern Light(s), camera, action!


    John
     
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    podbros United Kingdom Subscriber

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    Nice original condition.. thanks for all the fillums there John :thumbup:
     
  3. JEFF JOHNSON

    JEFF JOHNSON United Kingdom Subscriber

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    A grand old lantern which was built to last.:thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    Love Quicklites and 327's the are everyman Coleman oldies.
     
  5. presscall

    presscall United Kingdom Subscriber

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    The pump for this lantern had a dented tip.

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    Repair features HERE.

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    coleman54 United States Subscriber

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    Beautiful !
     
  7. Tony Press

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    Nice lantern, John.

    Cheers

    Tony.
     
  8. Reinhard

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    Your old Coleman 327 is very nice and works well.The presentation is very successful.I like that.
    Regards, Reinhard
     
  9. presscall

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    … and when darkness fell

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