Talking of missing bits, my small collection of 49sp's is still growing. So far I have managed to overcome many shortages such as chain tensioners by simply making them however....guide bar plates seem to be non existent, by the time I get a saw the outer plate has been lost somewhere along the line. As the bar fitting itself is still in use (presumably) I imagine there must be suitable bar plates too. Does anyone know which common current saw (pref Husqvarna) might use bar plates of a similar style ideally available from China. Local Husqvarna agent is incapable of looking for a fit for something 40ish yrs old, and while I have near endless patience with a machine, I have zero tolerance for uncooperative sales staff. Here, (UK) for the moment parts can be got from China (often) for less than the cost of local postage and similar plates from mild steel (car body work) simply don't do the job in a derailment.
Any assistance most gratefully received. Thanks.