Foden7536 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Thank you for the replies. That looks like an Oldfield Dependence light, so perhaps that is what was fitted... but certainly the one in the colourised photos of the Clayton isn’t one of these, but yes, basically in the same location. That Foden is earlier than mine, as the handbrake is external to the cab, but a very interesting photo and not one I’ve seen before with the sheets rolled up etc. Thank you for these replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Do you know of any surviving Clayton steam wagons which served in the war? Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foden7536 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 To the best of my knowledge none survive, the oldest survivor in preservation was built in 1919. slightly off topic, but yesterday I stripped the front axle and spring, perch bracket etc ready for some planned (and slightly unplanned!) work, and found quite a lot of Khaki paint in hidden places where it had been missed over subsequent repaints. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul adams Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I have an A+L carbide generator marked A/L......For Sale Good overall condition complete with inner tank.. call me or EMail to paulabidder@yahoo.com OR call on 07930872569...................Paul Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Strange picture of this citroen halftrack along a Belgian canal towing barges. The picture is from begin '30s but it still has carbide lamps. Maybe the electric gave not enough light along the tow path at night? And it's not a good idea to drop in the canal. Edited March 18, 2021 by Citroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo.T Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 9:48 PM, Citroman said: Strange picture of this citroen halftrack along a Belgian canal towing barges. The picture is from begin '30s but it still has carbide lamps. Maybe the electric gave not enough light along the tow path at night? And it's not a good idea to drop in the canal. The last batch of Miller acetylene lamps was supplied to the War Dept. in 1924, they are easy to identify as the year was embossed into the top vent, along with the WD and arrow. Unlike electric lamps the brightness could be adjusted by Turning up the gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/23/2009 at 11:50 PM, Charawacky said: The sidelight brackets shown on Tims pics appear to have supports for both sides of the lamps, is this so either hand of lamp can be used or did military lamps have dual fixing? Here is a lamp which is most certainly a headlamp as indicated on the label. The manufacturer is H&B and was most probably supplied just pre-war. Does anyone know the corresponding King of the Road Lucas tail lamp to the 724 side lamp? as I am looking for a replacement. Some interesting lamps here: http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/lamps.htm Tom One of these I have herited and is for sale (The Netherlands) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7VHU Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 1/6/2015 at 4:28 PM, andypugh said: I have used carbide lighting extensively, it is still not quite a defunct technology for caving use. Here, for example, is a brand-new caving light set: http://www.trolluk.com/outdoor/head-touches/item/86-acetylene-cavers-lamp The flame is quite cool (takes ages to burn through a rope, luckily) and the gas is pungent enough that you are unlikely to build up a dangerous concentration without noticing. The best light for vehicle use uses two impinging flames, and is very bright without any need of a mantle. It's a lovely light to cave by, though I haven't yet tried driving with it (I am at the moment part way through making a lighting set for my 1921 Ner-a-Car, which has dual electric / acetylene lighting). You can get carbide from various sources still, including Amazon and eBay. One cautionary note, only use brass tube and fittings, NOT copper. The copper reacts with the acetylene to form a mild(ish) explosive compound liable to go bang if knocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITT24423 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Not quite correct for here I know but I think interesting enough to qualify by default. Recently bought a job lot of “stuff” with a couple of gems hidden amongst it all. This lamp being one of the gems which was still sealed in its ministry box . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 That lamp design showed so little change over the decades. Even the box and labels are a worthy presentation item. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) I was at a French oldtimer dealer once, he showed us a big wooden crate he just found. In putting aside the woodwool there were a lot of NOS Bleriot head lamps, marvellous... Edited November 30, 2022 by Citroman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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