
Metal Spare Parts Boxes And Canvas Parts Envelopes
#21
Posted 25 August 2003 - 04:13 PM
I understand. Getting the details of the spare parts box is turning out to be more challenging than I had thought. At first I had thought that the other phases of the project would present the most obstacles.
I'm a long way from throwing in the towel so any info that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Rob
socom@hotmail.com
#22
Posted 29 August 2003 - 09:56 AM
Back to square one. Need references for companies that have roll forming (for small applications) and drawing equipment. Also, need accurate dimensions so that CAD drawings can be completed.
Rob
#23
Posted 10 October 2003 - 06:18 PM
We now have some dimensions to work with to make a drawing (better drawing) but still do not have a company with the appropriate equipment to make the reproduction boxes. We know that the boxes were more than likely blued.I have some information on Worcester Press but it is on my work computer so I can't share it at the present time. I believe the company was bought but they still make some type of metal latches or fixtures of some kind (not sure - bad memory). Wonder what happened to the tooling for the spare parts kits?
I plan to work on this project some more, unfortunately I will be short on spare time for a few months now.
There was mention of another POSSIBLE source for these in November or December. Keeping my fingers crossed!
#24
Posted 13 October 2003 - 10:10 PM
#25
Posted 13 October 2003 - 10:21 PM
Is there anyone on this site who lives in England that could check this out? I sold the box with a Thompson and this size was exact as the original, only thing their name was stamped on the bottom of the box which would show it was not an original. I saw a lighter the other day sold by Brunton which came in a metal box - not of the right size, but I am sure Brunton didnt spend thousands for the dies for something that could have come in a cardboard box just as well.
#26
Posted 14 October 2003 - 05:36 PM
#27
Posted 14 October 2003 - 07:12 PM
#28
Posted 14 October 2003 - 08:39 PM
The fact that the company's name was stamped on the bottom of a box that could be a facsimile for a TSMG spare parts box is a very good thing. This craze to manufacture reproduction Colt TSMG accessories and parts, without any markings on them to make it implicit they are copies, is poison for the collector market.
#29
Posted 14 October 2003 - 08:52 PM
Im glad
Jr
#30
Posted 14 October 2003 - 08:54 PM
#31
Posted 15 October 2003 - 09:07 AM
il keep a look out.
#32
Posted 15 October 2003 - 07:16 PM
One box I plan on using for my case when I am done with it is a ALTOIDS box there available at any gas station. There close although I never seen a real Thompson box and painted a black-blue hint could pass as one. Kinda of a 50/50 paint scheme for a car (50ft. at 50MPH and it looks good.)-adlake
#34
Posted 09 November 2003 - 06:16 PM
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#37
Posted 10 November 2003 - 12:55 PM
#38
Posted 10 November 2003 - 02:09 PM

There are photos of Spare Parts Boxes in some of the books on Thompsons. There was some really good photos of such in a past issue of the "Thompson Collectors News" as well.
#39
Posted 10 November 2003 - 06:23 PM
steve