Is it worth it?

[HarrySmith]

I have a chance to pick up an AE payphone for $100.00. I know absolutely nothing about AE payphones. Does it look complete? Is it worth $100.00.
Many thanks for your opinions

[rdelius]

It looks worth it although the network is not AE like the rest of the set.Any keys?

[DavePEI]

I have a chance to pick up an AE payphone for $100.00. I know absolutely nothing about AE payphones. Does it look complete? Is it worth $100.00.
Many thanks for your opinions

Hi Harry:

The only thing not complete in it is the relay has been removed from the front of the coin chute. If you were going to set it up with a controller, you would need to replace it. But if looking for a phone that can be converted for home use, it would be perfect.

Not a bad price.

Also, I have uploaded a document sent to me years ago from Jim Prather, General System Practices, Engineering Plant Series Section 576-200-200 Dated April 1963. It contains general installation information for A. E. Co. paystations and includes drawings for the Type 62 prepay, type 62-55 prepay, LPA 82 prepay, LPA82-55, LPB 82 prepay, LPB82-55 prepay, LPA 86 semi postpay, LPA86-10 semi postpay, LPA 86-55 semi postpay, LPB 86 semi postpay, LPB86-10 semi postpay, LPB86-55 semi postpay, LPA-89 local prepay, LPA89-55 local prepay, LPB 89 local prepay, and the LPB89-55 local prepay types payphones. This file is 376 k in size and is in PDF format.

You might find it of help to you. Kink below the photo.

Dave

[G-Man]

What is the model number on the tag mounted just behind the coin gauge? It looks as if it might be from the LPC- series paystations.

The photo is somewhat blurry but it appears to be A.E.'s version of a potted network.
And of course as Dave has already noted the coin relay is amongst the missing items.

I'm curious as to what the red wire in the upper-housing is connected to.