Montblanc 32 With Cracked Hood Repairable?

[Parker51]

I have a Montblanc 32 with a cracked hood. This was sold as an economy pen, but it has a gold nib and prior to developing the crack was an excellent writer. The only problem it has is the cracked hood which allows ink to leak. I am trying to decide on getting it repaired or selling it. The cost of repairs I estimate as about $125 due to the difficulty in getting parts as the pen was only produced for a few years in the 1960s and it is my understanding that cracks in the material that this pen was made of typically are not repaired by sealing and stabilizing the crack. This puts the cost close to the cost of buying a replacement. I estimate that the parts value of the pen as it is, is about $25. So, any suggestions.

[SpecTP]

I have a Montblanc 32 with a cracked hood. This was sold as an economy pen, but it has a gold nib and prior to developing the crack was an excellent writer. The only problem it has is the cracked hood which allows ink to leak. I am trying to decide on getting it repaired or selling it. The cost of repairs I estimate as about $125 due to the difficulty in getting parts as the pen was only produced for a few years in the 1960s and it is my understanding that cracks in the material that this pen was made of typically are not repaired by sealing and stabilizing the crack. This puts the cost close to the cost of buying a replacement. I estimate that the parts value of the pen as it is, is about $25. So, any suggestions.

look on ebay for a replacement hood.

[Michael R.]

+1

 

Those are great little pens; great writing pens.

Yes, try to find a replacement hood on eBay international.

It is easy to change also.

 

Good luck

 

Michael

[siamackz]

Absolutely, a replacement hood should not be hard to find. Restorers will often have spares lying around. You can ask Tom W - he usually has what Im looking for