Hi All Some time ago, here in Australia, I purchase this example of the Coleman L227 via the bay of evil. This is how it arrived ..... The wing nut was an an after market addition replacing perhaps a lost original ball nut, and the mica chimney is upside down. Here are the various parts, after cleaning, that included a final run in the ultrasonic cleaner. The dirt and corrosion was carefully removed from the frame without removing any remaining original plating. It was then spray painted with a high temperature clear paint and subsequently baked at 200degC for an hour. The following photo clearly shows the L227’s pedigree and it’s date stamp of 1 32 representing January 1932. The following photo shows the patent inscription on the air burner’s air tube. This photo shows the brown valve knob in better detail. The L227 came with a R55 generator. I like to use as many of the original parts in the restoration so the generator was cleaned, and de-coked as much as possible and successfully reused. The fuel valve’s graphite seal packing was replaced. This photo of the fount shows the L227’s unique orientation of the pump installed offset such as to clear the fuel pickup tube assembly. The fount was polished with Mother’s Mag Cleaner. The final assembly with the L227 sporting one of a Fred Kuntz’s fine mica chimney reproductions. The lamp now has the correct ball nut retaining the hood. Now the money shot ...... and in the home ....... This fettle was a very interesting and rewarding one. I was very fortunate to acquire a relatively hard to find example. It’s a keeper. Thank you for looking Cheers Pete
Great work, Pete! That lantern is looking fine, and the vent (hood) is in excellent condition - usually those big ones are badly rusted. Cheers Tony
Great job, Pete! This is one I have been on the hunt for years but when I do find one it either requires a second mortgage or you can use it as a boat anchor! Really, really nice restoration job! I really like it!!!
