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I think my wife fainted while I was reading this post! And I wasn't even reading it out loud...good idea though;-)

I was just examining the dial to spindle connection again. It might be pressed in and/or even a factory swage as I notice a perfect line halfway on the collar? However I also noticed a pin going in at an angle between the two pieces right under the dial that might either be the original...

I have now added some project info and some historical background in the Projects folder for perspective.

The background I know is as follows. The safe was found by my older brother in shallow water of a lake about an hour from our home. He was just a young teenager at the time and had been fishing with my father. He brought the safe home and it sat in our family garage until I was old enough to...

I have moved this safe with me across 2 countries and 8 or 9 residences over the past 40 something years. There were a few failed attempts to repair it when I was growing up in Colorado.

I am currently restoring a very old Gary Safe Company safe. I have posted a request for assistance in Classifieds > Request a part, job, or quote from members are and have had many views and replies. Just posting now as a new member to allow easier access for updates. Also a big shout out to the...

I have created a member profile as per John's suggestion. Thanks again to all for your interest and assistance!