@Drygulch sent me his Fat Boy he scored. It was in need of the retaining clip. So after looking things over and checking out a few web pages, I figured out its dimensions. This model is the crimping retainer. There is an internal C clip that was misshapen. Being in that state the razor would not want to open all the way. I removed it and straightened it out. Then once installed I was able to expand it fully. This allows the retainer to pass down into it. It was a fun little project. I made it out of brass. Here it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Nice are you interested in taking on a repair of a Gillette gold plated Black Beauty that needs a retainer clip just like that one?
Tom, thank you so much for taking this on. The guy selling that razor was selling it as parts, since apparently these are almost impossible to get, other than buying a new razor. I'm excited to give it a try.