Re: Upper Bonnet Latch (Retainer)
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:30 am
My original 1073 part pictured above has the sleeve which is a simple 'mazac' alloy die casting.
This material is cheap and casts well so the obvious choice, car door handles etc are cast from the same material, a very common material back then for many years.
It has a very low melting point (hence easy to cast) so will melt/dissapear in a fire. Iirc it is zinc based.
This material is cheap and casts well so the obvious choice, car door handles etc are cast from the same material, a very common material back then for many years.
It has a very low melting point (hence easy to cast) so will melt/dissapear in a fire. Iirc it is zinc based.
