Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Pat Pixley on June 01, 2007, 01:05:30 pm
Need a little help, And I know this group there is some here that can always help.
I have a friend who is looking for a old phone booth.
(1)What is a good shape one running these day's ?
(2) And do any of you guy's have any leads on any ?
Thanks
Pat
I have a friend who is looking for a old phone booth.
(1)What is a good shape one running these day's ?
(2) And do any of you guy's have any leads on any ?
Thanks
Pat
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Kilroy on June 01, 2007, 07:09:18 pm
Is he looking for a wooden (1900-1950's) or the glass style (think Superman) 1960's? There is also a few stores on Ebay that carry British style booths, Bright red and glass.
I've sen the wooden go anywhere from $500-2500 depending on the age and detail, or the seller is out to finance his vacation (or fill his gas tank)
The later model glass anywhere from $50 ( missing glass, graffiti) to $300
Glass , wood, linoleum are easy to replace, but most hardware is almost impossible to find, so look for a complete machine - wood can be stripped, doors can be made, good luck trying to find the correct fan unit or door guides for a Western Electric bi-fold. so look for a complete one.
Oh yeah, one last thing, They are approx 7ft tall, so make sure you have room to maneuver and stand up from a vertical position.
Let us know what type he is interested in, I may have a lead on a early teen's - 1920's booth in Rochester Hills.
I've sen the wooden go anywhere from $500-2500 depending on the age and detail, or the seller is out to finance his vacation (or fill his gas tank)
The later model glass anywhere from $50 ( missing glass, graffiti) to $300
Glass , wood, linoleum are easy to replace, but most hardware is almost impossible to find, so look for a complete machine - wood can be stripped, doors can be made, good luck trying to find the correct fan unit or door guides for a Western Electric bi-fold. so look for a complete one.
Oh yeah, one last thing, They are approx 7ft tall, so make sure you have room to maneuver and stand up from a vertical position.
Let us know what type he is interested in, I may have a lead on a early teen's - 1920's booth in Rochester Hills.
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: collecture on June 01, 2007, 07:14:31 pm
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They are approx 7ft tall, so make sure you have room to maneuver and stand up from a vertical position.
Didn't you mean horizontal position?
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Kilroy on June 01, 2007, 07:22:39 pm
Thanks Tom, I did mean Horizontal...the heat and humidity here is getting to me 
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Pat Pixley on June 04, 2007, 11:50:38 am
Jim I think he is looking for wood , I'll check with him tonight
on my way home .
Pat
on my way home .
Pat
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: SIGNGUY on June 04, 2007, 02:01:32 pm
There is one in Minnesota for 350... not sure of vintage or could possibley have been restored?
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/clt/343376581.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/clt/343376581.html
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Kilroy on June 09, 2007, 10:03:44 pm
1930's booth in Jonesville, MI
Pat, I think it's less than 2 hrs from you, a few weekends with varnish/paint stripper, and if no one bids, a darn good deal
The only thing I see missing is the brass sign (you can see it's outline above the door) replacements ( original or repop) are always on Ebay, and new linoleum for the floor. ( it looks to be missing)
Pat, I think it's less than 2 hrs from you, a few weekends with varnish/paint stripper, and if no one bids, a darn good deal
The only thing I see missing is the brass sign (you can see it's outline above the door) replacements ( original or repop) are always on Ebay, and new linoleum for the floor. ( it looks to be missing)
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Pat Pixley on June 12, 2007, 02:17:26 pm
Well Jim, Thanks for that info on that phone booth
I wow that for him , he does not have internet
were he live Just dial up so it worked out.
I'll get some photo's of it when he get's it back
home.
Pat
I wow that for him , he does not have internet
were he live Just dial up so it worked out.
I'll get some photo's of it when he get's it back
home.
Pat
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Kilroy on June 12, 2007, 03:58:21 pm
Glad to be of assistance Pat, and glad to see that it's going to a good home. A little cleanup and it will be a looker.
Title: info. on Phone Booths
Post by: Bob K on June 14, 2007, 10:47:34 am
Here's one in MA not too far from me.
What model Coke machine is he selling? I called him on it but he hasn't returned my call.
Phone Booth & Coke Machine
Bob
EDIT: OOPS, I just noticed you already bought one. I really need to pay attention!
What model Coke machine is he selling? I called him on it but he hasn't returned my call.
Phone Booth & Coke Machine
Bob
EDIT: OOPS, I just noticed you already bought one. I really need to pay attention!