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How do I identify a three slot AE coin box?

Started by Rexophone, August 20, 2021, 05:31:21 PM

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Another dumb question or two from a new payphone collector. The Automatic Electric three slot pay phone I bought (LPB-86-55) came without a coin box. I would like to find a coin box with matching lid (containing the lid locking device) at a reasonable price. I see a variety for sale on eBay and payphone sites.

How can I tell which ones fit a three slot rather than a single slot pay phone?
How can I tell which ones fit Automatic Electric as opposed to Western Electric, etc.?


Many thanks again,

Steve

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I am learning to spot the difference between 3 slot and single slot boxes, but still need to know-- How do you tell the difference between an Automatic Electric and other brand boxes??  I assume they are not interchangeable??

Steve

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And I guess another question--Would someone post a picture of the roof of the AE coinbox vault, including the tab that engages the lock lever on the coinbox?  I'm not sure if a previous collector may have removed part of the roof on my phone.

Steve