50's Braze-on Downtube Shifter Boss

[vociferous]

The Boss broke on my Grubb Pyrennean and I have to replace it. It has a completely-round cylinder, and the part that is flush with the downtube has a triangle pointing up and one pointing down. The cylinder (threaded) section seems to be spinning freely and not completely attached to the base.
I'd appreciate any help in finding a replacement boss.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101439627 ... 080895098/

 

[kingbling]

Have you though about taking it off and re-braze the back of it as I guess it will be a hens tooth to find

 

[vociferous]

Guess what, King: I found some! velo-classic.de has some. I was pretty surprised. Exact, Huret replacements, N.O.S. Now, I'll only have to ride it down to the brazier. (I hope he does low-temperature work).