It's done. The new bellows were from Custom Bellows in the UK (thanks Keith!) cost 120 pounds plus shipping to western Canada (10 pounds and about 8 days). They fit perfectly.
The hardest part was finding the glue to fit the front metal stiffener. Based on recommendations from members of this forum, I went with Pliobond. I remember if from years ago, but that was obviously before LePages took over the Canadian adhesives market. All the local building, DIY, and hardware stores in my area only carried their products. One fellow remembered it and spent a while searching his suppliers for me only to draw a blank. A local model railroad hobbyists store finally came to the rescue. Apparently such folks like Pliobond for sticking tracks to ties. It sure seems to do the trick with bellows and metal, but boy does it stink!
Having now somewhat disassembled and reassembled my Technika V, my admiration for he camera has only increased. What a well-built, well engineered camera.
Now I can test the 75mm f/8 "Technika" Super Angulon (Compur) I picked up yesterday for $175. (already mounted on a genuine Linhof recessed board with the cable release extension - I love craigslist!)
Dave
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