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Barry.
Are there any rubber boots out there in Vehicleland, for fitting over cables and levers, that would be a suitable size and could be trimmed to work? David |
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Barry,
The rubber eye piece is probably the same as on any tank sight. My Polsten was fitted with one and in the old days of MV shows you would often see them on stalls for sale over here. Interesting that the owner of the Bedford who I think is/was Colin Brooks said it was made in Canada. This could be the reason it is listed as a MK1 but bares no similarity to the British MK1. Is there any museum or army organisation in Canada who might have more information? Thanks James
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David I have been watching "boots" every time we change front end parts but have found nothing acceptable at this point. The automotive stuff is a little flimsy and usually tapered. I need something barrel shaped that I could adapt. I currently just use a tie rod end cup but it looks hokey. I could adapt my sight to accept a rubber from a tank or artillery sight as James has suggested but I hesitate to rob a sight and you never see them for sale loose here.
Thanks for the reply. James I doubt if there is one in Canada but I would love to see it if there is. Years ago I contacted all the museums I could find in Canada regarding information or photos and never got a positive reply. I was told once they were made here by CCM (Canada Cycle and Motor) but I have no proof of that. Any history of CCM online says they made gun parts during the war but doesn't go into detail. I know the War Museum in Ottawa didn't have one unless one has been acquired recently. The War Museum has a German equivalent which is far superior. Collectors Source has a sight for sale and it is broad arrow marked so possibly the mounts are only English produced. Cheers, Barry motley_aa8.jpg http://www.collectorssource.com/medi...motley_aa8.jpg |
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It does appear the original is the eyecup from the telescope, sighting as used on artillery and tanks. Last edited by rob love; 02-12-20 at 22:56. |
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With regards to the " tank/Arty sight boot" if there was enough demand, e.g. 100 pieces. It should be possible to have some made, as it was done with the gear shift gator for Fords.
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I would be in for a half dozen. The museum might also be in for a similar batch.
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I would be interested in some... in white please for inside AFV.
Perhaps 6, subject to prices Cheers Tim |
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Barry,
Try looking up some folding bellows used for flow equipment, who knows what you will find there. E.g. https://shop.eriks.nl/en/rubber-prod...parts-bellows/
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Thanks Hanno. A couple of bellows on there look promising.
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