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jim currie Offline
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#1
08-28-2009, 09:07 PM
anyone know the size of a standard mail box that would have been fixed to a house in the late 50's or 60's ?
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08-28-2009, 09:11 PM
How exact do you need?
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08-28-2009, 09:16 PM
Go to ebay, and search for "vintage mailbox" Find one like what you are looking for, and see if the seller posted any dimensions.
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08-28-2009, 09:22 PM
thanks Kevin will try that need size to draw plans of a building off a photo.
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#5
08-29-2009, 10:45 AM
I would suggest doing a Google search for USPS mailbox size.

Mailbox sizes are regulated by the Post Office, and have been for some time.
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