WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by timsresort » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:33 pm

Now I'm looking closer at the bolt heads, I can see that they are smooth. That might be tough to find, or make. I'm also bugging the Worthings for a cover. Make sure you ask about getting leather straps, he said he would do that now. I am getting a little nervous, I only have about 10 weeks until Plymouth.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Hanselandgretel » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:43 pm

Greg Lampman in CA makes and sells the bow and rack harware. San Luis Obispo I believe.

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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:32 am

A big BEN HUR THANK YOU to Roy Hamilton.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by cavalrydave153 » Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:55 pm

I have 4 originals from 50's I would trade for a landing leg.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Finn42 » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:04 am

Whos’s the current go to for bows and gates? I’d like to source a set. Repro or original. Thanks!
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:32 am

Brian Asbury or J.Tonka May be able to help.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Finn42 » Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:58 pm

How do you reach them? Thanks for the tip.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:42 pm

I have seen their ads in MVPA classifieds off and on.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue May 17, 2022 7:58 am

J Tonka also makes Top Bows for Cargo body Troop Racks on WWII thru M-Series Trailers and Trucks,
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Tim Shanteler » Thu May 19, 2022 4:55 am

Good to see you back Joe.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Finn42 » Thu May 19, 2022 7:11 am

Agreed! Nice to see you back on.
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Re: WTB: Ben Hur Top Bows.

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:00 pm

Ben Hur's were just about everywhere during WWII, and very useful.
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