briandrex
Well-known member
Was able to pick up these vintage Snap On toolboxes on Craigslist for $50 for the top and bottom. I think the bottom is a KR-50W produced 1941-46 and the top is a K-55W produced 1941-46. There are no markings on the box which is normal from my understanding. Both boxes came with the flat front pieces which was a surprise as they were not show in the ad.
Each front cover has the Snap On Logo stamped into the metal which is really cool. Also the top box has the original vintage Snap On logo. These came from a guy that was buying a tractor and noticed them in the woman's garage. They were her late husband's and he asked to buy them. The guy apparently had no room for them and was selling them for $50 on CL. He had a lot of calls but no one actually showed til I went and picked them up.
I'm planning on keeping them the way they are as the drawers slide unbelievably well and the vintage look is great! I think sanding and repainting would take away from the look and be completely the wrong thing to do. I do need to find what holds the top flat cover in place from falling out. It has two pieces that attach to the bottom, but when you open the top of the box there are to slots about 3/8 inch wide that looks like something would slide down and engage the top. Looks like two slides or something is missing. Loving these boxes and can't wait to put them to good use!
Also picked up this service cart for $50. Said it was about a 20 year old snap on cart. It has some drawers which the guy removed as I had to go out and grab another $50 from the MAC machine. I didn't realize he was taking the drawers out and since I had already done well on the original boxes I figured even for $50 it was heavy duty. Will be perfect for working on the motorcycles. Not the best deal but a pretty sturdy service cart. The Snap On stickers have me wondering if it's really Snap On as I can find no stampings or markings on it.
Each front cover has the Snap On Logo stamped into the metal which is really cool. Also the top box has the original vintage Snap On logo. These came from a guy that was buying a tractor and noticed them in the woman's garage. They were her late husband's and he asked to buy them. The guy apparently had no room for them and was selling them for $50 on CL. He had a lot of calls but no one actually showed til I went and picked them up.
I'm planning on keeping them the way they are as the drawers slide unbelievably well and the vintage look is great! I think sanding and repainting would take away from the look and be completely the wrong thing to do. I do need to find what holds the top flat cover in place from falling out. It has two pieces that attach to the bottom, but when you open the top of the box there are to slots about 3/8 inch wide that looks like something would slide down and engage the top. Looks like two slides or something is missing. Loving these boxes and can't wait to put them to good use!
Also picked up this service cart for $50. Said it was about a 20 year old snap on cart. It has some drawers which the guy removed as I had to go out and grab another $50 from the MAC machine. I didn't realize he was taking the drawers out and since I had already done well on the original boxes I figured even for $50 it was heavy duty. Will be perfect for working on the motorcycles. Not the best deal but a pretty sturdy service cart. The Snap On stickers have me wondering if it's really Snap On as I can find no stampings or markings on it.
