RE: [VACList] gas lamp question

[RJ.Dial@xxxxxxx]

They are actually rather clean, and give off great light - but also 
warmth, so are good for mountain/seashore and fall/spring/winter 
camping.  They were standard until the 12 volt systems took hold in the 
early '60's, and then offered as an option until about 1969 or so. Our 
'56 Flying Cloud has one that has probably 400 hours of use behind it, 
and no soot - they burn clean.

The modern Humphrey & Veritas lamps are still rather stylish, and 
didn't cheapen with time:
http://www.gas-lights.com/interior.html

RJ