sign216 wrote:If anyone knows the secretary that worked in that office, often she would have the combo. She may recall it, or still have the rolodex where she kept numbers.
Re lifting the safe door out, it's not too hard to make a new handle. Find the dia. of the holes with allen keys as Squelch recommended, and buy the sized rod stock (also called "drill rod") from a hardware store or industrial vendor, like Grainger. Bend the wire into a "hoop" with a vise and fit to the safe door. You might have to soften the rod first with a torch for the 90 deg bends.
Joe
Thanks for the tips! This project has come to a bit of a standstill. I think I've dropped off the SAVTA tech's radar and my life has picked up a few additional priorities. I had started researching who had been the last principal when the school closed. I'll definitely remember to ask about the secretary as well.