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Old 12-08-2009, 09:27 PM
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Cool Replica bicycle oil lamps

I'm looking for anyone who might know where to purchase a replica oil lamp bike light?
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:40 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

if you look for "antique bicycle light" on ebay, a half dozen will pop up. they usually go for 50 bucks or less. they're the real thing, but you could probably convert it to battery. and it'd probably cost you the same as a repro...
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Old 12-23-2009, 02:49 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

Checked them out and all were over $100. Found an "Instructable" that was helpful at Instructable.com.
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Old 12-28-2009, 02:31 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

HoughMade spent a long time looking for some. Would ask him. Be sure to check out his bike; Gallery: Homemade Motorized Bike Pays Tribute to Motorcycles of Yesteryear

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Old 12-28-2009, 03:37 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

Not a replica but still cool fer $30

Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern
Made by 20th Century Man. Co $29.99
Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern - eBay (item 270507065587 end time Jan-03-10 13:18:41 PST)

check Carbide Bicycle Lamps too in yer searchin' - they look similar

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Old 12-28-2009, 04:25 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

Got curious and looked around. Even the replica prices are crazy. I searched "replica, antique, bicycle, ships and finally carriage lamp" Think I found a business opp!

Antique Lamps, Replicas of Reflectors of Lamp Illumination - rosik.pl

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Old 12-29-2009, 08:19 AM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

The Squirrel thanks you guys! Now I have a new one, the fuel filler top on replica tanks. Where do these guys get the cool filler spouts???
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Old 12-29-2009, 01:52 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

Rocky, dunno how vintage your going for but check out this thread. Is about using cans (and how to) for gas tanks. Really great stuff! http://motorbicycling.com/f26/apple-...ank-11720.html
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Old 12-29-2009, 02:10 PM
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Default Re: Replica bicycle oil lamps

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Not a replica but still cool fer $30

Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern
Made by 20th Century Man. Co $29.99
Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern - eBay (item 270507065587 end time Jan-03-10 13:18:41 PST)

check Carbide Bicycle Lamps too in yer searchin' - they look similar
That is a carbide light on ebay. It is missing the carbide container that goes where the "base" is cracked. I had a bullseye carbide headlight one time.
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