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Does anyone have a Columbia Chrome Bell with an original cashbox? I'm trying to build a replica for my Chrome, but all I have to go by are the dimensions and configuration of the Standard cashbox... and the big void where the bigger box oughta be. I've put together a cardboard pattern (picture) that fits well into the space for the "Extra large cash box to hold record collections (Ad, Bueschel, CSG#19)" but not sure I've got it right at all. I'm reluctant to start cutting, bending and spotwelding sheetmetal on this until I can be reasonably sure I've got something like the real deal. Any pictures or dimensions would be a big help.

In case the purchaser of eBay item# 381461636878 visits this forum, I'm begging for a few shots of the original, oversized cash box inside his Columbia Chrome so I can make a proper replica. Specifically, I'd like to know the shapes and dimensions on the "spout" side of this larger cash box.

[I'll also offer the new owner a very steep discount on a replacement back door for his Chrome, though I have to admit that the wooden replacement which appears in the eBay pictures looks pretty nice to me...
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It looks like the chrome is a little different than the DeLux if that is the case the delux cash box won't help. Took some pics of the DeLux and the standard Columbia, if you think they will help I will post them.

TJ wrote:It looks like the chrome is a little different than the DeLux if that is the case the delux cash box won't help. Took some pics of the DeLux and the standard Columbia, if you think they will help I will post them.

Thank you, TJ-- I see you posted some great pics of your Delux cash box on the ACMCA forum. But you're right: the Chrome box is a different animal, fatter and maybe not quite as tall, not sure. At any rate, I'm saving down your Deluxe box pictures for future reference. Thanks again!