farnsworth52 Loc: W. Pa.

I'm looking to purchase a new clip that holds the backs on my Graflex monorail. There are 4 of them 1 on each corner. They are spring steel with a hole that engages the pins in the back and I need 1 but will buy 4 if found. Because they are spring steel I don't think I could make them. Anyone know where I could find replacements. I dread having to buy another body just to get the clips.

Kuzano

Check with Fred Lustig in Reno Nevada (He's in the book). Fred worked for Graflex and when he left, he purchased a lot of NOS inventory. Fred supplied/installed a good used Super Graphic bellows for me a couple of years ago. i Don't know if Fred ever worked with the Graphic View models.

I just sold (shipped it yesterday) an excellent condition Graphic View II. Completely intact (even had liquid in the original bubble level) in the carry case for $215. Nicest one I've ever seen for used. Graphic View I and II models show up frequently on eBay.

I think I heard that Midwest Photo Exchange (MPEX) also was the recipient of some NOS from Graflex some years ago. They are still in business.

You might also check with Columbus Camera Group in Columbus Ohio. I bought my first used Crown Graphic from them in 1989. They are still in operation as well.

busted_shutter

Did some looking at the CCG website as I'm only a little more than an hour away, but found nothing...maybe because I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for. I did find this tho...hope it helps some. http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/parts-and-books.html

farnsworth52 Loc: W. Pa.

Thanks for the help. I filed away for future use the names and addresses. My neighbors son is a welder. I was talking about the problem and he volunteered to make a new set of clips. He apparently doesn't think they will be that hard to make. I hope he's right. Thanks again for the help!!!