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Does anybody know where to locate hardware for reproduction German crates? I am especially interested in the latches.

Whereabouts geographically are you located?

The midwest in the States

Bob Lawrence is probably your best bet in that case - I seem to recall he has a couple of types.

Dave

Ah.............. the midnight lurker saved me a job!

In the UK though... but have some of the correct configuration..

http://www.protex.com/

Thanks alot

Try Blitzmilitaria.com or Blitzbikes.com That's Mike Allen's site I believe he is carrying them and gets them from Bob Lawrence's contact that Feldjager mentioned.

So far no joy. I do appreciate the help everyone has offered.

Blitzbikes does have them and he carries various types, but he doesn't show much on his website...you need to contact him. Here's one shot of an equipment box latch that he sells for $10 each:



It's on his Kubelwagen parts page about 2/3 the way down:

http://www.blitzbikes.com/id26.htm

Horrido!

I went to his military site originally not his bike site.
Many Thanks

Protex = postage rip off! They want a £20 min order - and STILL cain you for postage. £36 for 5 latches....

B&Q here in the UK for handles. Almost identical to the originals.
I supose, if it aint broke..............

Who is Bob Lawrence ??

Does anyone have a link to his site?

I am really desperate to find some box handles and BlitzBikes isn't answering their emails, I have been trying for weeks now.

You might want to try 'Panzerwerks'....they make crates, plus have latches and plans for sale:

http://www.panzerwerks.net/crates/german_crates.htm


Horrido!

Patrick