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Bamford & Smith Winches
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:36 pm
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.
Cheers
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:20 pm
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
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:05 pm
by sava75
Thanks mate, but im getting no response from the 2 numbers listed and i heard he may have passed away.
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:03 pm
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
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:07 pm
by LOCKEE
Try Matt at Total Traction Drivelines in Moorabbin.
He should be able to help.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:36 am
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:00 pm
by Corgie Carrier
Is he still selling his winches or has someone taken over production?
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:39 am
by sava75
no mate, he has retired, but Bamford has a lifetime warranty and he is willing to check mine out.
Top bloke huh?
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:18 pm
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
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:08 pm
by sava75
very interesting....
maybe he will pass the secret on to me?
like wax on wax off, you know?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:56 pm
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...
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:26 am
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
