Any info on this Snap On chest?

[rjwilliams]

Posted on Norfolk,VA Craigslist and looks pretty old? Any info?

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/tls/3508789435.html

 

[bobcatdan]

BUY IT! Super rare only made a year or two, '65ish. From the pictures I would pay up to asking price.

 

[930dreamer]

Nice Snap On box.

 

[nine4gmc]

BUY IT! Super rare only made a year or two, '65ish. From the pictures I would pay up to asking price.

the ad says or best offer, I would be in his face with $400 like, yesterday

 

[mvptrukin]

The bottom box is a KRA500, middle box KRA520, the top box KRA510. If you want to see an excellent example of this set look at this thread post #16 in which member Ramblur shows his set:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2787533#post2787533

 

[PCO6]

I wouldn't hesitate. I bought the "small" version of that box for $100 used ... in 1969.

 

[PCO6]

The bottom box is a KRA500, middle box KRA520, the top box KRA510. If you want to see an excellent example of this set look at this thread post #16 in which member Ramblur shows his set:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?2787533#post2787533

That thread isn't working for me for some reason. The box you are referring to might be #1168 in this thread ... (hope it works)
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49743&highlight=vintage+tool+boxes&page=60

 

[dandan111]

Nice, wonder what it would look like cleaned up?

 

[mvptrukin]

Thanx PCO6 corrected typo different views in both threads!

 

[nine4gmc]

Nice, wonder what it would look like cleaned up?

look at the links in the posts above yours, there is one restored that is freakin sweeeeeeet!

 

[PCO6]

Thanx PCO6 corrected typo different views in both threads!

Hah ... same box different threads. That's a great looking box. I believe Ramblur restored his. That's a fair of work ... 3 cabinets and 21 drawers (I think). If I were the OP I'd give up and send it my way.

 

[jrsulo]

Would be on my truck already !!!!!!

 

[Cougar67]

No phone number and low price usually means seller is a spammer trying to get email addresses and phone numbers. I'd consider setting up a throwaway gmail account to contact this person if you're considering it.

 

[str8axle55]

I hope you already bought it.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

It's rare and all that, but I wouldn't be showing up with my tongue wagging and my money clip out. There aren't a ton of people out there as nuts about tools and boxes as we are...so go look at it with a critical eye and make sure the only damage is wear and no structural damage. Also, keep in mind that's going to take some work to restore...that's no small project. If everything else checks out, I bet $300-350 cash would pry it away from him.

 

[Ramblur]

Here is the thread on mine.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35028

The one in your link seems to be a bit newer than my 65 version but still a way cool box.
Hope you get it!

 

[rjwilliams]

I have three Stanley Vidmars as base cabinets and a rolling Vidmar with a handle as a tool cart. I also have an older Stack On tool chest so I don't really need this as much as I think it would be interesting to have. I have emailed him because I live very close to him and it's worth a try. One of the first posts that I made on here was asking about a Proto tool chest with a rolling door that I found on Craigslist and by the time I contacted the seller it was gone.

 

[jhurless]

Oh man, that box is sweet. I would be all over that thing if it were in my area.

 

[crewchief888]

i'd buy it, and i dont have room for it

 

[rjwilliams]

Its mine. I traded two Vidmar cabinets for it and I have two more so I am ok with it. Now i have to get to work and befriend Ramblur.

 

[rjwilliams]

It looks like rust but really the rust is very very minimal. Most of what you see is a peeling clear coat and some corrosion. I think a good cleaning and degreasing will bring it back to life along with pounding out the dents.

 

[Cobra4B]

Glad you bought it. I was checking it out on CL before I saw you post about it on here.

 

[Scuderia-F1]

Congrats, that one will be sweet when restored!

 

[rjwilliams]

Also any clue on the small box on the side?

 

[Packard V8]

Helluva buy! I've already got way too many boxes and I'd have bought that one in a second.

jack vines

 

[Scuderia-F1]

Also any clue on the small box on the side?

That little box is for storing wallet, keychain etc. usually it's mounted inside a drawer.

 

[fatfillup]

You bought yourself a very cool box and a whole lot of project. It will keep you busy for a while but what a converstation piece you will have when done.

 

[RV77]

It looks like rust but really the rust is very very minimal. Most of what you see is a peeling clear coat and some corrosion. I think a good cleaning and degreasing will bring it back to life along with pounding out the dents.

Dont think clear coat was invented yet

 

[rjwilliams]

Clear coat being the flaking clear pieces removing themselves from the paint.

 

[Ramblur]

Its mine. I traded two Vidmar cabinets for it and I have two more so I am ok with it. Now i have to get to work and befriend Ramblur.

Lol, Congratulations and welcome to the club...

 

[timbitca]

Nice buy, that's one of the best looking tool box's ever if you ask me.

 

[rjwilliams]

*Update*

I did some researched and found the best method that works for me to remove the friction slides was garbage feeler gauges that had their width ground down. Next, I used a parts washer to remove the years of regular applications of white lithium grease removed. Finally I bead blasted the rails to remove everything else. The question I have is that Ramblur said that he couldn't find replacement rails but I know that replacement friction rails are available. Are all friction rails not the same? Some of the rails that I have are bent like a drawer was open and the box fell. I have had success bending them back but if I can get a replacement than that is what I would like to do. Any input would be greatly appreciated and I will provide pics when I get the chance.

 

[nine4gmc]

Congrats, in for pics!

 

[Ramblur]

I checked through a buddy that was a Snap On dealer at the time and he told me no longer available. That was all the farther I pursued them...

 

[rjwilliams]

Contacted Snap On customer service this morning and they were able to find the slides for the top box (KRA-510). I should be receiving them in 8-10 business days!

 

[rjwilliams]

I took all of the slides that were operable and degreased them followed by a bead blasting and then wire wheel. I posted a pic so that you could see the progression.

 

[miatakid]

wow a 67 kra-503a. how your project coming along?

 

[rg171352]

Does anyone know if the lock for the bottom cabinet is similar to a filing cabinet lock? I recently bought one of these and the lock has been replaced with something quite different from what I've seen in any other photos on here.