So yesterday I was gifted 2 Graflex. One Speed and one Crown Graphic... serial numbers are as follows
Speed Graphic 895253
Crown Graphic 990403
would love to know the approximate years on those
My next question is about replacing the carriage rails on the Crown. Looks like someone tried to close it before pulling the front standard in all the way, rails are bent and the hinge is broken. From what I can find in the service manual and by looking, is it as simple as unscrewing the rail guides on top and swapping out the rails?
Serial number info
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Re: Serial number info
Sorry,
I don't keep up with things...
Speed Graphic 895253
This is shown as a batch started in 02/26/1954. BUT it is noted as "Crown"?
Crown Graphic 990403
This is unknown. It goes to a "new book" in Oct 1963. Noone can help here as the book was not saved.
As for the rails, you've got it right as I remember.
I don't keep up with things...
Speed Graphic 895253
This is shown as a batch started in 02/26/1954. BUT it is noted as "Crown"?
Crown Graphic 990403
This is unknown. It goes to a "new book" in Oct 1963. Noone can help here as the book was not saved.
As for the rails, you've got it right as I remember.