Hi Hersh - been too long since we've connected!
I just ran across an eBay post for some original Hartwell bits. Don't know if the set is complete but surely it's worth a look.
Ironically, I contacted Hartwell just last week and inquired about obtaining a set. In the interest of saving a few dollars, I told them the latches wouldn't require an FAA stamp as the only flying I intend to do is at a much lower altitude. Anyway, they can and will whip up a set... to the tune of ~$14,000 for the set of four (but there is a nice discount for quantity). The reproduction latches out of Detroit (which I understand have been reverse-engineered) suddenly started to look like one heck of a value!
Sure do miss you guys -- be sure to pass along a hello to Paula from both Donna and I, will you?
Best,
Dutton
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