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Offline bikerjohndavies

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Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« on: 22.12. 2012 09:12 »
I was wondering if any of you may have in your store of bits a 1930's Miller tube rear lamps like in the picture that you are willing to sell ? I am looking for 1 for my 1937 Panther M100 project. Thanks for looking and merry xmas. John
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Re: Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« Reply #1 on: 22.12. 2012 10:55 »
Never seen one like that before!
Ian.
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Re: Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« Reply #2 on: 22.12. 2012 11:44 »
Me neither, must be a Cleckheaton special!...........I like Panthers.
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Re: Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« Reply #3 on: 22.12. 2012 17:00 »
Hi John and All,
Those lamps were also fitted to Rudge and maybe a few more makes
"Rocking horse poo" doesnt even come close  *sad2*
I lost the bulb holder from the earlier type from my Rudge a long time ago and have never been able to find one
I have seen a few on fleabay and the price reflects their rarity!!!!! £ 4-500   *eek* *eek* *eek*

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Re: Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« Reply #4 on: 22.12. 2012 17:18 »
Hi guys, yes they are rather rare. I believe that a number of manufacturess fitted them in the mid 30's and they were also sold as after market items. They did them with single and twin lens and I believe that they had a long cable so that the bulb holder could be undone and used as an inspection lamp. I have attached this advert from the 30's which shows a single lens option (top row, third from the left). Wish they were still 3/6.
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Re: Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« Reply #5 on: 22.12. 2012 19:02 »
Unless You have a bit of luck at an autojumble or ebay I doubt You will see one of these ?
May be possible to have one fabricated by a specialist tinsmith ?
Good luck in Your search as they look fantastic .

Steve..
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Re: Miller tube rear lamp wanted
« Reply #6 on: 23.12. 2012 09:20 »
Here is a picture of a single lens one.
1931 Ariel VB31, 1935 Triumph 5/3 project, 1946 Ariel Square 4, 1952 Norton Model 7, 1953 BSA A10 Super Flash, 1954 Ariel VH