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James31 Switched-on
07-02-2022

Re: Gas Lamp Post restoration

Hi. That is funny. Did you ever sell it? I bought it from an auction house after a few beers haha for around $550.
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James31 Switched-on
07-02-2022

Re: Gas Lamp Post restoration

    project went really well, I had to dig down a fair way as it was so tall and concreted a foot footing onto it. I couldn’t save the hood so bought a new one, the LED lights in it were all wrong so I sourced a centerflow kerosene lamp and fitted it in with an electric bulb. It is not perfect but looks great and can turn it on from inside. I still haven’t been able to find the ladder rests, I have been hopeful something would pop up but might have to get something made. Was a fun project and lo ...
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