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Posted: 1/4/2003 2:42:35 PM EDT
Im trying to figure out what stock to put on U47.I know its gonna be a folder and since an underfolder is not an option Im thinking about side folders.The one from KVAR looks nice.LOOK FAMILIAR RotDorn??? Has anybody ever installed one?How tough of a job is it?Since my tang is busted what kind of tang will I need?Most important to me is will I have to modify the receiver?I think Ill have anything I need to do it since I work at an Auto shop thats set up pretty well.Any Advice from someone thats tackled this install would help.Thanks,45B10 |
| Yes, the receiver will have to be heavily modified. Here is the problem, your rear tang is attached to the rear trunion, it obviously rusted off. You are going to have to do 1 of 2 things. Replace the rear trunion with a Chinese, or one of these. This will require, filling in the trunion holes(weld), milling latch mech, and drilling new trunion rivit mounting hole. Then you will have to buck in the rivits. iirc there is a milling template in the BIY forum. |
| Damn RotDorn!!Your full of all kinds of good news arent ya.LOL.I dont have a problem removing the rear trunion but is there a side folder(close to this design) that wont require welding/redrilling holes or am I stuck?Im gonna build U47 myself and Im now welder so now what?? |
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There are only a couple folders that don't require modifying the receiver. The E.German one, and the ACE stock. Even with these, you are going to have to replace the rear trunion, the both require the tang. The only thing more difficult that replacing the rear trunion, will be finding one (Chinese that is)! edit you might want to give these people a call www.polytechparts.com/ they will be your best bet. btw they have your front sight assembly/bayo in stock. Sorry, but I am a realist!....BTW Awesome that you are doing it yourself! |
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KF, That is a Euro pattern rear trunion, those you can find. It would still require welding in trunion holes (Chinese is different) and cutting a large round hole, with 2 snaller holes on either side. Big problem is rivit pattern, and holes in the receiver. 45B10, The decision is yours....there are 2 types of people in the world, dreamers, and do'ers...whats it gonna be..... |
| Well RotDorn Im Dreamin about being a Doer.LOL.What it really boils down to is options.There are alot of options out there and I still have to figure out what I want exactly.Ive stripped U47 down to Barrel and Receiver and getting it ready to sand blast tommorro.I could send it to InRange or someplace like that to rebuild or replace parts but WHY??To me this is something I need to do myself.I have access(my work)to a fully equipted shop so why not do it all myself?I just need the help from the fine folks here on what works and what wont.You guys have been patient and for that Im very thankfull.` |
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45B10 hehehehhe...dreamin about doin'! I am all for you doing it yourself! You are doing it correctly! You are going to have to replace the rear trunion one way or another..period. You have 3 options. 1. With the fixed stock type that was there. 2. Underfolder type, will probably have to use Euro pattern trunion. 3. Left side folder. Please keep us posted! |
| The correct lower hand guard and new pistol grip can be bought for cheap $ at FAC. It is the one with the bayonet cut in it. The Bayonet should be at global trades with the upper handguard, gas tube, and the correct barrel. If you put the original type stock back ( which is what "restoration" is all about) I have one I'll part with. I'm NOT for putting an underfolder on it. They suck. I have an original Clayco pre-ban with the underfolding stock. It is loose, and amplifies the kick something terrible. It dosen't take long to wear in some slop either. The side folder is better, but there goes the restoration part. Frankly, the only parts I'd save would be the front trunion and the receiver. |
| I've been thinking about this one for a few days,replacing the trunnion on a stamped receiver thats been soaking in a pond for 10 to 15 years would be a tough job.Would it be possible to just weld a new tang to your trunnion in place.Then you can go back with the original buttstock configuration or use a modified East German folder.You can use the tang from any type of rear trunnion.Since the buttstock mounts with two screws,there is not much pressure on the rear most tang. With all of the parts kits avaliable,getting a trunnion should'nt be a problem. |
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