Solomano Gas Producer Unit, circa 1940

Historical information

Les Solomano tells us this unit was made by their cousin Frank Solomano and mounted on the passenger side running board of his A Model Ford, Spare bads of charcoal were tied to the rear door, so passengers had to get in and out through the driver side doors.

Significance

It is the smallest Gas Producer unit we have seen

Physical description

This Gas Producer unit is obviously a home made construction for a specific application. Absence of any air-cooling facilities suggests these may have been fitted separately inside the engine compartment.

Inscriptions & markings

No specific marlings

Subjects

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