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Title: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on November 07, 2009, 04:36:02 PM
Some people collect old parking meters. Here are some resources for antique parking meters:

http://www.ionet.net/~luttrell/index2.html (http://www.ionet.net/~luttrell/index2.html)

http://www.pom.com/ (http://www.pom.com/)

http://www.mackaymeters.com/ (http://www.mackaymeters.com/)

http://duncansolutions.com/duncanindustries/support/downloads/downloads.htm (http://duncansolutions.com/duncanindustries/support/downloads/downloads.htm)

This document is good for rebuilding old meters:

http://www.duncanindustries.com/support/downloads/documents/MechanicalParkingMeterServiceManual.doc (http://www.duncanindustries.com/support/downloads/documents/MechanicalParkingMeterServiceManual.doc)


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on November 09, 2009, 02:48:47 PM
Here's a picture (borrowed to illustrate my point) of how an old parking meter such as a Duncan is displayed. A short piece of cast iron pipe holds it nicely.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: reho33 on November 09, 2009, 02:51:29 PM
I saw a parking meter in the bushes once with money in it! Did not pick it up as I thought it might be a police sting!


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: jay on November 09, 2009, 02:59:13 PM
Someone problaby stole it, found too hard to break in and then ditched it.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on November 09, 2009, 03:06:43 PM
Someone problaby stole it, found too hard to break in and then ditched it.

Yeh, that's probably exactly what happened. We had a rash of those thefts several years ago in my locality.

Anyway, for those that need parts for old parking meters, Duncan still sells parts for their meters. There's a few sellers on ebay making reproduction parts like dome lenses and flag decals. Just type "parking meter" into ebay's search box.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Jimise on November 12, 2009, 01:54:44 AM
Yes, Parking meters are another fun thing to collect !, Here are a couple of mine....
A Duncan and a couple of Rockwells



Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: stayouttadabunker on November 12, 2009, 02:34:44 AM
I think those are very nice... :89-
I want one of those for my driveway... :96-


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on November 12, 2009, 02:38:07 AM
I like the green one. Same color as my car!


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Jimise on November 12, 2009, 02:49:13 AM
Yes, John deere green   :96-
I like the green one. Same color as my car!


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: KirkLasVegas on November 12, 2009, 04:18:08 AM
I think those are very nice... :89-
I want one of those for my driveway... :96-

Don't let my wife see one of these,she will trade you one of the slots and put the meter in the bathroom.....oh the humanity of it all.......


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: bunnyslots on November 12, 2009, 07:50:52 AM
There will be a few at the Chicago Show this weekend for anyone thats looking in the area :3-


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: CaptainHappy on November 12, 2009, 07:53:49 AM
I think those are very nice... :89-
I want one of those for my driveway... :96-

Don't let my wife see one of these,she will trade you one of the slots and put the meter in the bathroom.....oh the humanity of it all.......

If I can find a parking meter, you think I can trick her into trading your new "BIRD" for it??? OK OK, don't you give me the BIRD!!! You know the American Sign Language F :58- U BIRD!!! I was just joking!

Was the pawn shop pricing as good as the shed pricing? You find all the good deals!  :89- :89- :89-

CH :95-


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: stayouttadabunker on November 12, 2009, 01:37:24 PM
This, of course. sparked my interest...
I called all four pawn shops in a 200 mile radius of my home...
nobody had a slot...or parking meters for that matter.
They each told me about the nice stereos,
DVD players, golf clubs and guitars they had for sale though....lol
I think only the pawn shops in Nevada have slots... :37-
I should start a new topic called >>> "What's in Your Local Pawnshop?"... :97-


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: reho33 on November 12, 2009, 01:59:04 PM
There is a pawn shop near me. I asked if he would buy a slot machine from me for resale. He said that no one would be intrested and "Arent they illegal?" So you see, not everyone is gung-ho like we are at NLG! Every time I bring the subject up to someone, they think it's a "cute" idea but could never see themselves doing it, wonder why????


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Jimise on November 13, 2009, 12:11:49 AM
I have found most of mine on ebay. There is usually lots of meters, and parts !
Also some neat drive in speakers..


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: reho33 on November 13, 2009, 12:15:22 AM
Do you run your meters on tokens or quarters?


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Jimise on November 13, 2009, 12:20:35 AM
Some take pennys, But most take nickles,Dimes, Or Quarters.
Do you run your meters on tokens or quarters?


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on November 13, 2009, 03:02:27 AM
I have found most of mine on ebay. There is usually lots of meters, and parts !
Also some neat drive in speakers..


Looks like an RCA "Old Style" junction box and two "CBX" (RCA knockoff) drive-in speakers.

I worked at several drive-ins for 20 years as service tech repairing speakers and amplifiers.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: johl77 on January 13, 2012, 05:28:32 PM
I have recently been given our cities original parking meters (Duncan Miller and Miller Meter - Early 40s).  Well over 200 full meters and about 15 boxes full of brand new mechinisms (all different models) I would say at least 500 of them.  I see that there is a slight demand for them but not in the quantity that I have.  Any ideas on who would be interested in such an over whelming amout of parking meters and mechanisms. :99-
Thanks


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Wags on February 15, 2012, 11:27:23 AM
Hi do you have any parts? Looking for a few Of the timers inside of meter  :59-


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Frank A on February 15, 2012, 03:27:28 PM
Do you want to sell any of those ? Are they complete ? How much shipped tp NJ 08527 ?


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Thor777 on February 15, 2012, 04:13:16 PM
  :205- Yes indeed... I also would be interisted in possibly purchasing 1 if you decied to sell any of them individually


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on February 16, 2012, 04:00:13 AM
Some of the members of the video arcade game collectors forum would likely buy some of your parking meters/parts. Suggest joining those forums and posting a message there too:

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/ (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/)

Be sure to mention I sent you.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: crgadyk on February 16, 2012, 12:54:23 PM
I think there would be several member here interested in buying one if you were willing to sell them individually. I'd like to have one, it would be a fun addition to my basement.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: proten on May 08, 2012, 07:09:02 PM
Here is a lot of 125+ for sale in California :240-

http://www.propertyroom.com/l/parking-meters-125/8470111 (http://www.propertyroom.com/l/parking-meters-125/8470111)


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Rick on June 08, 2012, 10:13:19 PM
Here are a couple of my meters.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Rick on June 08, 2012, 10:15:42 PM
Here's two more.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Rick on June 08, 2012, 10:18:46 PM
If anyone is interested, I can get new plastic domes for the Martin Red Ball metter.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Jimise on June 22, 2012, 02:54:56 AM
Very nice Rick!


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: COH2000 on October 11, 2012, 07:27:10 PM
Hello Ken Layton, You posted a photo of an antique yellow parking meter that has a base (flange) that is just like what I would like to use for a base for my drive-in speakers. I want to display my speakers as a desktop item.
Do you know where I can buy a base (flange) like that one?


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: Ken Layton on October 16, 2012, 08:48:01 PM
Hello Ken Layton, You posted a photo of an antique yellow parking meter that has a base (flange) that is just like what I would like to use for a base for my drive-in speakers. I want to display my speakers as a desktop item.
Do you know where I can buy a base (flange) like that one?

That should be a standard 2" cast iron pipe flange with a decorative trim ring slid down over it.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: bjazz44 on May 13, 2013, 12:03:34 AM
Some people collect old parking meters. Here are some resources for antique parking meters:


This document is good for rebuilding old meters:

http://www.duncanindustries.com/support/downloads/documents/MechanicalParkingMeterServiceManual.doc (http://www.duncanindustries.com/support/downloads/documents/MechanicalParkingMeterServiceManual.doc)


Hi Ken - do you still have this for download?  I actually just purchased a park o meter but it's not working.  Hoping the repair manual would give me some insight.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: cobrahd1999 on August 12, 2013, 05:23:01 PM
I am a newbie with parking meters Ken sent me some good reading material which I am thankful for. Does any know how the nub comes off so you can refinish it. I guess most of it comes apart fairly easy I guess. Can't wait till my meters get here.. LOL


Title: Re: Antique parking meters
Post by: cobrahd1999 on August 16, 2013, 05:39:59 PM
I am newbie as you can tell and wondering if anyone can send me some pics how the wedges assembly with bracket goes together cause I have no idea which way is up or down.   
thanks for any help :211-


Title: Re: Antique parking meters Duncan Meter parts manual needed
Post by: cobrahd1999 on August 17, 2013, 04:39:51 PM
Does anyone have a Duncan's Parking Meter parts manual with pictures I want to restore my Duncan76 just don't know how everything comes apart sure could use some help.
thanks for any help :211