Bofors

JBizal · #1 29-08-11, 14:05

I am looking for some bofors parts to help complete a restoration.
Elevation gear box desperately needed.
I also need a few trailer parts if anyone knows of one that can be parted out.
Equilibrator springs also needed.
Let me know what you have or any leads. Finders fee paid for the elevation box.
Thanks
John

rob love · #2 29-08-11, 15:13

John
Is it a Cdn Bofors, an American Bofors, or a British Bofors? I have some spares of the axles for Cdn, and there is also a complete spare rear out at that yard we discussed. I am not sure if there is any interchangeability between the three.

JBizal · #3 29-08-11, 16:17

I have an American bofors. I believe the parts I need are the same between the CDN version and the US. We can review that on the upcoming trip Rob.
Thanks
John

derk derin · #4 29-08-11, 23:48

Hi John,
Don't forget I have a flare pistol here for you if you are coming up this way!
Derk.

JBizal · #5 30-08-11, 00:24

Derk,
Any chance you have a holster for it too?
Thanks
John

derk derin · #6 30-08-11, 04:45

John,
I don't have a holster for it but check on ebay,they show up there once in awhile and if nobody else is desperate for one,will go for a reasonable price.
Derk.

rob love · #7 30-08-11, 15:02

I have to agree with Derk on the ebay thing for the holster. I picked one up recently from ebay for somewhere around $50. To get one from a collector could easily run you twice that. I believe the holsters sell for more than the flare pistols.

Haridimos · #8 02-09-11, 20:11

I have found many Bofors pieces and spare parts in scrapyards, here in Athens. ...

JBizal · #9 03-09-11, 00:12

That is good news, but how do I find out if you have what I need? I can arrange shipping for you to a destination in Europe and I will retrieve from there.
Hoping you can help,
John

colin jones · #10 03-09-11, 00:58

Are you doing an electric or a manual bofors.
Colin.

rob love · #11 03-09-11, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haridimos

I have found many Bofors pieces and spare parts in scrapyards, here in Athens. ...

Are there any M2 105mm howitzer pieces in those scrapyards? Rumor has it Greece has or is about to dispose of 300 or so 105s.

JBizal · #12 03-09-11, 05:27

I have an electric model, but I am going to make it manual. To much missing from the electrical side to worry about it.
John