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« on: August 13, 2015, 03:09:49 pm »
Hello Chaps.

I bought this old girl on eBay a few weeks ago and managed to pick it up today. There is no makers plate etc and having done some internet research I have drawn a blank on the maker.

Its in nice condition apart from a few dents in the door where its been forced open. however its missing the complete coin mech.

Can anyone shed any light on this machine and i know its a very longshot but i don't suppose anyone has the missing coin mech for sale???

Dave
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2015, 03:31:20 pm »
these were made in ireland in early

sixties by threemira engineering ltd

you can see their brand etched on

the front


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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2015, 04:38:16 pm »

Just looked at that plate again and it actually says "Lehigh foundries" Easton PA. Don't know how I missed it.

Anybody have a coin mech for this machine at all?
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2015, 05:14:41 pm »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-Lehigh-Foundries-PX-8-cigarette-vending-machine-photo-trade-print-ad-/311407100061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48814f409d


you are not looking hard enough for that irish makers mark....

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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2015, 06:58:39 pm »
Definitely a Lehigh Vendor, should light up as well...
Unfortunately, I do not have a coin mech for the machine.
Congrats on the purchase though ! ! !
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2015, 07:19:07 pm »
Sweet purchase Dave. Congrats
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2015, 08:27:28 pm »
Dave ,
Nice machine !

Can you take a picture of were the coin mech is located ? Front and side that might help ? I think I have one some where for a National
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2015, 01:29:40 am »

GP - I went to bed last night thinking, what the bloody hell is he speaking about I can't see anything. With some sleep I can now see the etchings in the mirror. (very good)

Leonard - will take the mech out today and take some pictures...

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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2015, 02:16:56 am »
dave,

thats a great machine & its found right home now


shows there are still a few original US machines still

around in England today,


you deserve to get sorted on the coin mech for taking

it on, so hopefully someone can sort you out on that.


be interesting to see that finished, next to one of your

nationals.


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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2015, 07:01:15 am »
Nice pick up Dave. Hope a coin mech turns up. Have the fun is the search.

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