Duncan parking meter

[Creighton]

Thanks for the updates on your efforts!! I'll be your first customer for a Duncan unlock kit.
Amazed at how much effort went into some of the locks. A Mills "Subway" machine has a V cut grove in the end of the key. Can't get that one open either :-) The engineering to protect 75 cents in the coin box is a lost art.
Creighton

[collecture]

A Mills "Subway" machine has a V cut grove in the end of the key. Can't get that one open either

I see Mills and Bellock keys on eBay a lot -  both with the V-cut...no luck finding an original key? No key code?

[scalebowler]

Well I am sorry to say that my key idea did not work either. I tried but I could not make something that would work. I contacted a locksmith and I am waiting to see what they say. Sorry about not getting the key thing to work.

[scalebowler]

I got a response from the locksmith saying they can open the lock up and take out the tumblers. They said that they have delt with a few parking meters before I just have to leave it there for a few days. I am now waiting to see how much this is going to cost me.

[scalebowler]

Well I did not want to spend the money I forget how much it was but I think it was almost more than I paid for the meter so I just sent an email to the department of public works here in town asking if they could open up the back of my meter. I made sure to explain where I got it and what I wanted to do with it so hopefully they don't think I stole it.

[Eric]

wonder if any of the locks sold at crowriver.com  could work....

[scalebowler]

I got a response from the city public works department and they told me that they might be able to help me! I just have to call someone and they even gave me their phone number. I have never had a city be so helpful with stuff like this.

[scalebowler]

It is getting even better. Got a response from someone who does the parking meter stuff and he said to contact him to work out a time to meet him and we can open it up. He also said that they have a lot of parts for these meters and they might be willing to give me some if I need them. I am really excited!

[Creighton]

Cool, very nice of them.
Creighton

[Yarochrehc]

I've always liked this style of meter, some day I'll own one.