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Bows and Bending and Breaking Had some success with Bow building so before we destroy these, thought I'd share the pics. M135 Bows are between 68 1/2" and 70" long. We chose 68 1/2". I'll have enough bows for all three M135's real soon, just not sure how long they'll last. We did a...

M135 Bow bend deflection specification Is there an optimum/ historical/ correct height for the center of the Bows on the M135? The best 60 year old bow in the fleet shows a deflection of about 5" so I started with that as a hobby fun build for ole' Goose. Once I get good at this, I might...

M135 Bows and troop seats Useless info used. My job is done, thanks. Had you asked the question a minute before I posted the info, I'd look so much better so next time, ask away. Do you have a KB thread, I need to see it. Stan or someone will need to chime in because an observant look at the...

Chains on troop seats The chains don't show up in the TM so I don't know about their originality. We have adjustable sides XX for the top bows K so they can be in the down position with the pins attached to chains hanging on the side or you can lift the bows and slide the pins into holes in the...

Top bows That's what you said, Top Bows........ Too funny, embarrassing.....but great useless and boring information I included for you whether you wanted it or not. Top bow length (wooden top bows not the metal corner pieces) on the original ones in the pic are 69" long. Measurement between...

M135 Bow corners 23" length over the top of the radius 19" tip to tip with 4" radius / offset Not 90 degrees as you can see in the last 2 shots with the top bow requiring a slight degree to pick up the arch. There is a break down of parts in one of the manuals and we should post a pic of that...