Acetylene gas lights - any alternatives?

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Tom Quigley
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Acetylene gas lights - any alternatives?

Post by Tom Quigley » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:16 am

I would like to bring my 1912 commercial Roadster closer to original condition. However, the idea of using Calcium Carbide as a source of illumination gas seems daunting and messy. Are there any alternatives to the original set up? Is it possible to use either a Prestolite tank or Coleman camp fuel to serve as a more viable and workable solution?

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Mark Gregush
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Re: Acetylene gas lights - any alternatives?

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:37 am

You need to ask your question on the general forum. This section is not for car questions.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup

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