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« on: August 13, 2015, 03:09:49 pm » |
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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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aristocrat
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2015, 03:31:20 pm » |
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these were made in ireland in early
sixties by threemira engineering ltd
you can see their brand etched on
the front
GP
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2015, 04:38:16 pm » |
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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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aristocrat
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2015, 05:14:41 pm » |
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Jim
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2015, 06:58:39 pm » |
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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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HowDueYouDue
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2015, 07:19:07 pm » |
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Sweet purchase Dave. Congrats
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I blew it all at the penny arcade.
-Eric Clapton & B.B. King
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Ltransam
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2015, 08:27:28 pm » |
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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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davethebirdman
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2015, 01:29:40 am » |
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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...
Dave
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aristocrat
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2015, 02:16:56 am » |
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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.
GP
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2015, 07:01:15 am » |
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Nice pick up Dave. Hope a coin mech turns up. Have the fun is the search.
Jeff
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Eric
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2015, 12:26:31 pm » |
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Found this years back in the bottom of my Stoner cabinet.. have no idea what it is what it goes to..... Anyone?
May be too new?.... But would be awesome if this is what you needed...
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2015, 03:08:54 pm » |
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Hi Eric
Have had a quick look at the space left behind by the removal of the coin mech and its substantially larger than that of a National cigarette machine.
I was actually thinking that it would have a National Rejector incorporated within it.
Not sure when they started using National Rejectors. My understanding from the limited research I have done (thanks to GP) is that this machine is a 1940's model.
Have enclosed a quick picture, tomorrow when I get the chance I'll remove the mechanism from the cabinet and take a better picture, side on. If possible could you please
measure the size.
It is potentially promising.
Thanks
Dave
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2015, 09:55:10 pm » |
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Hi Dave,
Looking somewhat like Canteen on the mech. Hard to tell.
Creighton
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Jim
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2015, 06:28:11 am » |
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Unfortunately, I only have this photo for reference...
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2015, 12:18:34 pm » |
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Hi Guys
Managed to get the whole mech out of the cabinet and take a sideways picture of where the coin mech used to be. Seemed it was quite substantial.
I also found some bits in the bottom. One piece looks like the front cover of the coin mech and the other is the shute to catch the coin.
Eric - Not sure if yours is suitable for mine now that I have managed to get it out.
Dave
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aristocrat
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« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2015, 12:46:26 pm » |
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dave,
if and only if you draw a blank on the forum
is there an option to maybe get in touch with a lehigh council or similar
there must be some people involved in company history that may be able
provide retired employees or old sales literature to maybe assist you......
long shot
GP
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