Hi all
been following site off and on for years but never commented, but now I would like to consult the collective experts here
I came across 2 tripods, pintels, T&E in desperate need of help
legs were torch cut, TP heads notched, missing data plates. one of the sets of legs dont go with the heads. how do I know? they were painted green, have metric hardware, and the traverse bar is printed upside down unless there is a "left-hand" version out there. everything else is black with standard hardware
T&E were froze solid and missing handles and attachment pins. it took a week of oil soaking and electrolysis to break the T&E loose , but not all the parts are in reusable shape without work
pod heads are Akland? and Appliance Machinery?. The AMC head has a faint flaming bomb cartouche, as does one of the T&E, that really caught my attention. I dont know anything about the T&E. handles are stamped and stacked sheet steel with brass elev plates.
what can you tell me about manufacturers and dating? I started out with the idea that between the 2 I could build one, but after looking them over
I am wondering if I should put the effort in saving them both. If they are "historic-ie WW2" I would do all I can to save them
I have metal skills to do the work, but there is the Time, Money, and Time is money even when you are doing something for fun.
If this is to be a rescue, where is the line between making new parts, rebuilding with "new" USGI parts, or restoring with originals. things are getting welded so there is no question of saving the finishes. finish will be black park
I hope this project catches your imagination and I get some good ideas. thank you
been following site off and on for years but never commented, but now I would like to consult the collective experts here
I came across 2 tripods, pintels, T&E in desperate need of help
legs were torch cut, TP heads notched, missing data plates. one of the sets of legs dont go with the heads. how do I know? they were painted green, have metric hardware, and the traverse bar is printed upside down unless there is a "left-hand" version out there. everything else is black with standard hardware
T&E were froze solid and missing handles and attachment pins. it took a week of oil soaking and electrolysis to break the T&E loose , but not all the parts are in reusable shape without work
pod heads are Akland? and Appliance Machinery?. The AMC head has a faint flaming bomb cartouche, as does one of the T&E, that really caught my attention. I dont know anything about the T&E. handles are stamped and stacked sheet steel with brass elev plates.
what can you tell me about manufacturers and dating? I started out with the idea that between the 2 I could build one, but after looking them over
I am wondering if I should put the effort in saving them both. If they are "historic-ie WW2" I would do all I can to save them
I have metal skills to do the work, but there is the Time, Money, and Time is money even when you are doing something for fun.
If this is to be a rescue, where is the line between making new parts, rebuilding with "new" USGI parts, or restoring with originals. things are getting welded so there is no question of saving the finishes. finish will be black park
I hope this project catches your imagination and I get some good ideas. thank you
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