Want to replace & repair coin slot/door...

justsomedude · Nov 21, 2022

I recently purchased this Rastan upright and want to replace the coin door (which currently does not work) with the more traditional red coin slots.

I'm new to upright repairs so any advice/guidance on where to start, including parts, would be appreciated.

Thank you!

dos · Nov 21, 2022

I would keep the original door and replace the coin mechs, can you take a picture of what's inside?

hoagtech · Nov 21, 2022

Do you have the key for the door?

justsomedude · Nov 21, 2022

dos said:
I would keep the original door and replace the coin mechs, can you take a picture of what's inside?

hoagtech said:
Do you have the key for the door?

Unfortunately no key was included (this was disclosed by the seller). Should I drill it out?

hoagtech · Nov 21, 2022

justsomedude said:
Unfortunately no key was included (this was disclosed by the seller). Should I drill it out?

No. That's the last resort. I would first try accessing the back panel and then prying up the carriage bolts on the CP.

If you gain access you remove the monitor and remove the tang. I would try to identify the coin box model by first getting a model of your cab. There should be a tag on the back hatch if you can make it in there

justsomedude · Nov 21, 2022

hoagtech said:
No. That's the last resort. I would first try accessing the back panel and then prying up the carriage bolts on the CP.

If you gain access you remove the monitor and remove the tang. I would try to identify the coin box model by first getting a model of your cab. There should be a tag on the back hatch if you can make it in there

OK. Thank you. I will follow up once I get inside the back.

This is clearly not an original Taito cab... Can you tell just by looking at it what it might be from?

hoagtech · Nov 21, 2022

Well. Its a woody and has distinctive shape and CP. You will have a much better chance by either googling dynamo or creating a "what is this cab?" thread. Your better off figuring out how to get into than by satisfying that urge by butchering it.