Bren Transit Chest Metal Fittings

[tankhunter]

I am looking for a PAIR of the Twist Lock Catches for a Bren chest. TBH, just the actual 'Wing' part that rotates on it mounting plate.

They are not for a Bren Chest itself, but another Military application. I have just Acquired another Armourers Field Tool Box/Chest. Which I am restoring. And the closure catches are broken off.
Not unusual on these, given the weight of thing when full. & the way they were thrown on the Back of 4 Ton trucks. It was sometimes the case, that a catch would snag the corner of another box/crate. in the Rear of the truck, & fracture it off!

Naturally, I can make these by hand. But time is my Enemy these days, & If I can avoid making Two. I really would!...........


If I recall correctly, these types of catch were used on a Number of other types of equipment. But time dulls the memory, & I cannot recall what they were!

If anyone can come up with one of two, great. Or even point out what else they were used on. I can look around for some.

It's a long shot I know. But I am asking anyway, in case anyone here can think of where I might start to look. To source some. Cheers!

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[Beerhunter]

The locker catches for a Series 3 Land Rover appear to be identical. (I checked them out when I owned both a Bren Case and a two Series 3s.) These old LR parts are easily obtainable in the UK. Not sure about elsewhere however.

[tankhunter]

BH, You have jogged my Memory! Thanks, I KNEW I had seen them elsewhere in Service!
Now I know EXACTLY the direction I will be looking!
That will also save Me a LOT of time, so Thank you once again Buddy!

[skiprat]

if your at the war n peace show I may be able to drop a couple off ... (square back plate. )

[tankhunter]

if your at the war n peace show I may be able to drop a couple off ... (square back plate. )

I will be Skippy. Come & see Me at 'The Battalion Armourer' Display Mate. As you would expect from a R.E.M.E set-up, there will be a very effective brew kit working
Also!.

I will have an RB44 with a Comm's box trailer. My R.E.M.E Colour's sign & a white flagpole with the corps flag. You will have a problem missing Me!.............

Warmest Regards: Mike.

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[Warren]

So if someone shows up at your display the "brew will be on" ???
Inviting to say the least.

[tankhunter]

Warren, & any other interested parties.
I have just returned from W&P yesterday (Monday) It went VERY well &I really enjoyed myself!

The Display was well received, & as It was a working facility. I got e a few repairs, & serviced some blank firers. That failed to function correctly.

I had a super bunch of lads 'Dug in' (Yes, really!) in front of my pitch. They came over from SOUTHERN Ireland, depicting the 101 US Airborne. The brandy in my coffees & evening dinners. Were a real treat for Me.

I was disapointed not to meet any of the forum members. ANY of you would have been MOST welcome. & would have had a seat & a Brew!

Anyway, I look forward eagerly, to next years show.

[Peter Laidler]

How did the Reynolds Boughton, the RB44 cope with the traffic and event though? I am in the pessimistic school when it comes to them! We STILL had a few knocking about until a couple of years ago

[tankhunter]

How did the Reynolds Boughton, the RB44 cope with the traffic and event though? I am in the pessimistic school when it comes to them! We STILL had a few knocking about until a couple of years ago

Hi Pete, Absolutely no problem at all Mate! The perkins Phaser 4Ltr Diesel Engine is pretty nigh on Bulletproof! Never missed a beat, & pulled my Comm's (Accomadtion) trailer with effortless performance!
There is a myth concerning the reputation of this marque of vehicle. I can explain all & clarify all the nonsense abounding them. But I wont bore members her about it all.
PM if you want the full story.
I love these trucks, & if you speak to any Civvie owner. Who maintains their own vehciles. They all LOVE 'em! I even conversed with a Female Owner/ Driver at War & peace who also love hers.
Traffic wasn't a prob for Me Pete. I left early on Sunday Morning, & went down the A20. Half an Hour from my Home! Excellent

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Tankie PM sent, I,ll get you number before next years show, I did have a good look for you even through the newly acquired carl zeiss dienstglas 6x30, seen a few REME flags and headed for all of them, one RB had one but no one home and a different name.

Seen a few other faces and good to see Skiprat.

Duke, I was directly next door the the SADF lads, & their magnificient display. They had tow Buffel (Buffalo) Mine Protected vehicles. The only two in the UK in Private ownership. Very Nice!
You couldn't miss their South African Flag on it's 50ft Mast! I was next door, with a white flagpole with the Corps Flag flying proudly!
Ill PM you with details for next year Mucker!

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we had a great year, it was very hard to get off the stall and when i did it was to look for more stock!!!!
I only had chance to have a quick look round the vehicles nearest the trade pitches,
tankie...... sorry I did'nt get accross for a brew.
if you PM me your address I'll get the catches in the post

No probs skippy. Net year perhaps? Ill PM my Phone number. You missed out a Brew & a catchup! LOL.

[skiprat]

we had a great year, it was very hard to get off the stall and when i did it was to look for more stock!!!!
I only had chance to have a quick look round the vehicles nearest the trade pitches,
tankie...... sorry I did'nt get accross for a brew.
if you PM me your address I'll get the catches in the post