Tilley AL8A

This lamp has just come my way from another member. I’m guessing a late version of the type? Note the hard rubber grip, original?

 

Yes...

 

Thanks David

 

Another fine fettling project!

 

@BigStevie

Does it have the reflector?

Technically it’s AL8 with reflector; AL9 without reflector.

Cheers

Tony

 

@Tony Press Its an AL8, the reflector is following...

 

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Cheers

Tony

 

@Tony Press I’m guessing it’s missing the deflector plate from beneath the handle?

 

It looks like it. It would be hot on the fingers (and that rubber handle).

Tony

 

Technically it’s an AL8A with the reflector.

 

Mais, oui. But I was trying to make a general point.

Cheers

Tony

 

..Nice condition that, Stevie...The black hood looks good...even a lot of the original paint still...There should be a date stamp also?

 

@podbros I’ve not taken it apart yet, as assembled I can’t see a date.
I’ll need to find a pattern for the missing heat deflector plate that sits below the hand grip.
The paint on the fount is pretty good, the frame is a bit tatty. I’ll make my mind up after a clean as to whether the frame gets painted or not.

 

@BigStevie ..No worries..

If you do a search for AL9a you will see a post about heat shield dimensions...I think they should be the same?

Good luck

 

@podbros I’ll have a nosey, cheers mate.