Alex, Thank You for finding that 4 year old thread.......I did my own search, about TTO, awhile back, learned a lot, but, did not find the thread you linked.
I need to read and re read that, And, probably look at onotoman's pics that are x ed out in that thread.
Again, this board is quite the library!!
Thanks Doug......Yeah, No numbers or letters for dating, and, it's my first gold SS, and I love the SS........
Well, it's definitely gold plated, that's why I bid on it. Thanks for pointing me to the 47' Milords.
I'll let you know how it comes out.
^Don't know exactly what your question is about, but, I thought I had bought a Milord. When I got it, saw the handle was just-like SS, so, didn't know that Milord had that handle for some of the models.......So, it ended up being what I had hoped, but, also in worse shape then advertised.
I haven't tried the hose clamp idea yet, but will let you know when I do.
Thanks again for All the help.
Well, then you must show us your progress and end results too......This is a timely thread, I have a Milord with the same problem. Thanks for sharing guys.