New cast Bren gun pintles

[Ben]

I picked up the first cast today, they look good. the one shown is in its raw state as recieved from the foundry. I also picked up the front armour light cable cover.

If anyone wants any of these parts just let me know and i can get them made in the first batch.

Thanks

Ben

[RichardT10829]

Ben as you know i am after the pintle mounts machined too if poss. let me know when you want dosh etc etc.

[Philliphastings]

Wow Ben - they look fantastic.

I'm really looking forward to getting the pintles when it's all sorted.

Thanks

Phill

[Derrick Eastman]

How much would these cost please? I would buy a full set times 2. Derrick Eastman

[Ben]

Hi

They are £45 each as shown in the picture (Pintle and lever cast in brass) I can get them machined at a small as yet to be confirmed price.

The cable covers are £8 each cast in steel as shown.

Postage will be cost price to wherever you are, or perhaps arrange collection from Beltringe, i'm sure we can arrange something.

Ben

[Derrick Eastman]

I will commit to 5 pintles and 4 headlight wiring covers.They will have to be shipped to me in canada, I only wish to get to Beltring!Do you need a down payment?PM me or email and we will settle up. Are you looking to have any other bren goodies made?

[Robin Craig]

I honestly don't mean to spoil your good work but I have a very serious question.

In forty years time how will you be able to tell the original and the re-made apart?

I ask this as it is a subject that troubles me, even though I only dabble in the Post War MVs I am very aware that we are only temporary custodians of the vehicles we have.

I have had occasion to fabricate parts for vehicles and have always discretely marked them in a way that others in future years will know the provenance of the part.


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[Nigel Watson]

Originally Posted by Ben

I picked up the first cast today, they look good. the one shown is in its raw state as recieved from the foundry. I also picked up the front armour light cable cover.

If anyone wants any of these parts just let me know and i can get them made in the first batch.

Thanks

Ben

Hi Ben can you put me down for two please complete with arms. Thanks
Nigel

[super dave]

Would also to thank Ben for a great job he is doing with the ability to get these parts made for us so we can complete our projects

Dave

[Philliphastings]

Thanks again Ben and what a fine example of international co-operation this has proven to be. Should be more of it I say...

Cheers

Phill

[Ben]

I have the first batch of parts from the foundry, I hope to pick the balance up later this week. Once I've got them all I'll take them to get machined !!!! I'll update all those who have ordered pintles with delivery details once they're done, not long now!!

Also I picked up the fuel tank vent castings, drain casting, both in brass and the cable covers in steel. anybody wanting these please contact me via PM.
The drain and cable cover are £8 each the vents are £6 each as raw castings. The drain has part number TL2823 and the manufacturer JT&S (who's this) The vent is marked TL 3330. They work out well, my new tank using these parts should be ready in a few days, I'll post pictures once it gets here.

Thank you all for those who helped keep the cost down by placing an order. with some luck I hope to have the pick axe head mounting block from the rear tool plate soon. If you think you want one let me know.

Cheers

Ben

[RichardT10829]

Well done Ben....

[Jordan Baker]

Nice job. PM has been sent for a vent cap.