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Bamford & Smith Winches

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Bamford & Smith Winches

Post by sava75 »

Hey Guys,
I have one of these Bamford and Smith electric winches on my BJ73 and its slipping under load.
Any one have any info on the guy who makes them, i know he was in moorabbin, but i cant contact him.
I want it repaired and serviced by someone who knows this type.


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Post by Emo »

Type Bamford and Smith into Google and the second link comes up with this.


Bamford & Smith Australian Winches
131 Chesterville Rd, Moorabbin, VIC 3189
p: (03) 9598 7842
Website - None Supplied
Email - None Supplied
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Post by sava75 »

Thanks mate, but im getting no response from the 2 numbers listed and i heard he may have passed away.
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Post by Emo »

Have you tried this from Whitepages.

Bamford & Smith Australian Winches
(03) 9598 7842
1/ 47 Tulip St
Black Rock VIC 3193


0408 846 463
9 Roberna St
Moorabbin VIC 3189
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Post by LOCKEE »

Try Matt at Total Traction Drivelines in Moorabbin.

He should be able to help.
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Post by sava75 »

thanks guys,
i have contacted John Bamford of Bamford&Smith winches and he is 80 years old, retired and still going strong.
We are in the process of evaluating and servicing my winch.
I will post back with further details.
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Post by Corgie Carrier »

Is he still selling his winches or has someone taken over production?
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Post by sava75 »

no mate, he has retired, but Bamford has a lifetime warranty and he is willing to check mine out.
Top bloke huh?
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Post by Guy »

sava75 wrote:no mate, he has retired, but Bamford has a lifetime warranty and he is willing to check mine out.
Top bloke huh?
Who will take care of em after he pass's ... Or is it "his lifetime" warranty :D
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Post by sava75 »

very interesting....
maybe he will pass the secret on to me?
like wax on wax off, you know?
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Post by bazzle »

Hees a nice old chap, used to make winches for me when I worked for Telecom ....years and years ago... always reminded me of the Penguin from Batman and Robin...:)
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Post by chimpboy »

love_mud wrote:
sava75 wrote:no mate, he has retired, but Bamford has a lifetime warranty and he is willing to check mine out.
Top bloke huh?
Who will take care of em after he pass's ... Or is it "his lifetime" warranty :D
:lol: :lol:
This is not legal advice.
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