Finally getting to do this one! At least my way. This will be a first for me, testing my stunt saber theory.
To to start I have a real graflex top and socket and a 3 cell bottom machines from another flash unit. It has a 2 cell stamped bottom soldered in.
Now, I started by disassembling the socket. I believe the top two thirds of the socket are still intact and the lower is missing on the real prop. Thankfully the bulb socket just falls apart - I also believe the old stunt rod runs through this very hole. i replaced the long graflex screws with some set screws for now, so the socket parts have a flat bottom.
my other belief is that the screws in the body go right into one of those solid inserts. It will butt up against the socket - leaving some space for the tire valve! I bought a cheap one just as a test and don’t have any leads on any old ones or any good ball catches...
To to start I have a real graflex top and socket and a 3 cell bottom machines from another flash unit. It has a 2 cell stamped bottom soldered in.
Now, I started by disassembling the socket. I believe the top two thirds of the socket are still intact and the lower is missing on the real prop. Thankfully the bulb socket just falls apart - I also believe the old stunt rod runs through this very hole. i replaced the long graflex screws with some set screws for now, so the socket parts have a flat bottom.
my other belief is that the screws in the body go right into one of those solid inserts. It will butt up against the socket - leaving some space for the tire valve! I bought a cheap one just as a test and don’t have any leads on any old ones or any good ball catches...
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