bobcatdan
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AL` wish I I could find a top box like yours. Still searching
There is one on the Appleton, WI CL now. He wants $325
The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!
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There is one on the Appleton, WI CL now. He wants $325
Patrick123
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Long drive from North Texas
"I feel your pain," in my best slick willie accentAL` wish I I could find a top box like yours. Still searching
. I felt lucky to find such a complete setup. But I have been surprised at the number of older boxes of quality showing up lately. I really like those light grey with red drawer cmans and the red with dark grey drawer model that followed right after them too. I spent some time cleaning on the Mac setup today. It has a lot of grime and my shop vac got a workout in the drawers. Still needs more cleaning too. I don't think the owner ever cleaned it. I may eventually restore it but that is not going to be anytime soon.
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Ya finding good deals on that style bottom boxes and middle boxes. But no top boxes strangly
bisley45
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Nice boxes Bisley45!
Outlawmws
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bobemmerich
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Howdy all first post just been looking and reading for awhile now. I have been restoring a craftsman roll around and thought I would share . and I know the colors what was I thinking but I like my tools to be mine .
It actually looks cool in those colors.
bisley45
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I thought it gave it a 50ish look.
super-six
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I got this Cornwell set for $40 on CL with tools. I spent a couple days disassembling and cleaning/buffing, and made corrugated liners for all of the drawers. It cost $4.00 to buy ball bearings that were missing in the casters and I had to fix a couple of drawer slides that were balky. They have a June and November 1975 date stamped on them. Here is a before and after of the toolbox:
And these tools came along:
And these tools came along:
super-six
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Interesting. I didn't know that. I know it's sure heavy!
At some point, I will probably try to strip the paint off. If I do, I will do so very carefully around the stamps with the hope that I can fully read them with the paint removed.
Outlawmws
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Bought this old chest a few months ago.
Nice setup! I'd have bought something like that! I have a Kennedy setup similar to that. 2 drawer intermediate and basically the same setup on top.
What did you give for it? (I bought min new back in the day...)
Cameronl
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I got this Cornwell set for $40 on CL with tools. I spent a couple days disassembling and cleaning/buffing, and made corrugated liners for all of the drawers. It cost $4.00 to buy ball bearings that were missing in the casters and I had to fix a couple of drawer slides that were balky. They have a June and November 1975 date stamped on them. Here is a before and after of the toolbox:
And these tools came along:
Man, you stole that! Grreat find!
Patrick123
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This is not mine but I want one
Here is a photo of my little vintage stack I have a vintage green Kennedy on top with a vintage penncraft as the lower. Overall not the prettiest stack in the world but they get the job done with 75 invested for the whole thing.
softailgarage
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Penncraft....JC Penney?
Outlawmws
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This is not mine but I want one
Patrick, do you know what that was for originally? That would make a cool retro porfitable work or welding bench.
Gregger Rod & Custom
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Gray tool box and mid from the 50's
A set just like this one (Perhaps it is this one) was for sale for a good price just north of me and I couldn't take the time to go get it.
Red Deer for $150?
Patrick, do you know what that was for originally? That would make a cool retro porfitable work or welding bench.
That reminds me of the Blackhawk porta-power cart posted somewhere on here but not exact.
Patrick, do you know what that was for originally? That would make a cool retro porfitable work or welding bench.
Definitely a Porto cart....
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125488
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mcmlvif100
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This one ?
Awesome tool box - never seen one like it
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186356
I vaguely remember reading something about "no links to current ebay auctions" so if I'm breaking a rule please delete.
I have never seen one - thought it was waaaay to cool not to share. I am not associated with this auction in any way.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Old-1...876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257a7ab84c
Not mine, nor any association with the seller. But, it looks like it needs a good GJ home.
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mcmlvif100
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Wow. Very nice. Sorry that I missed that thread.
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digbmx4130
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Here is my homak 905
truebyrne
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VINTAGE SNAP ON TOOL BOX LARGE (9 DRAWER), I believe the Model # KRA-59A. However I do not see the stamp.
I also just picked up a Dayton box with a roller. This Box looks identical to cornwell boxes of the error – anyone know if I am correct?
Here are some pictures of both. I started to disable both boxes, I original didn’t have problem painting the Dayton but I want to try and keep the Snap On and Dayton more original. I was thinking of Spraying the Dayton with the Snap On color.
For The Snap On I was thinking of cleaning up the small pitting on the back (pictures to come) buffing the front starting with WD40 and spraying with a clear coat leaving the bare metal in the back, but…… someone hacked a hole in the top side of the box, should I bondo or weld in a new piece- the whole is a about ¾ of an inch.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Also I could use some 2 new sets of drawer slides, your help and comments are greatly appreciated!
BTW – I barted for both boxes and they both came with tools, doing my best to find the matching bottom for the Snap On.
I also just picked up a Dayton box with a roller. This Box looks identical to cornwell boxes of the error – anyone know if I am correct?
Here are some pictures of both. I started to disable both boxes, I original didn’t have problem painting the Dayton but I want to try and keep the Snap On and Dayton more original. I was thinking of Spraying the Dayton with the Snap On color.
For The Snap On I was thinking of cleaning up the small pitting on the back (pictures to come) buffing the front starting with WD40 and spraying with a clear coat leaving the bare metal in the back, but…… someone hacked a hole in the top side of the box, should I bondo or weld in a new piece- the whole is a about ¾ of an inch.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Also I could use some 2 new sets of drawer slides, your help and comments are greatly appreciated!
BTW – I barted for both boxes and they both came with tools, doing my best to find the matching bottom for the Snap On.
bisley45
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here are a few more of mine. the Homak was my very first tool box. my step dad gave it to me when I was just 13. and the Stanley tool chest I got today at a garage sale thought it was cool and couldn't pass it up.
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winnipegtibook
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Now I can finally share!
Box resto courtest of E-Tek. But it's TOO nice to actually use! Perhaps it needs to be in a Snap-On museum.
And the old-dog that I think needs a new home soon. The resto is out of my time / effort level.
Box resto courtest of E-Tek. But it's TOO nice to actually use! Perhaps it needs to be in a Snap-On museum.
And the old-dog that I think needs a new home soon. The resto is out of my time / effort level.
Outlawmws
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Top that old dog with either steel plate or some ply and make it into a welding bench or a portable tool stand.
I have two that style (matching PowrKraft) bolted back to back, topped with 3/4"ply and my 12" radial arm lives on top. The drawers are filled with wood working tools mostly and the bottom "garage" was opened up on the back side of both so blow mold boxes could go all the way through.
I have two that style (matching PowrKraft) bolted back to back, topped with 3/4"ply and my 12" radial arm lives on top. The drawers are filled with wood working tools mostly and the bottom "garage" was opened up on the back side of both so blow mold boxes could go all the way through.
winnipegtibook
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Hmmm, never thought of that. I am taking an evening "Intro to Welding" class at the end of April. There is an irony to this, considering my line of work (complete opposite spectrum of welding!). I will probably want to overthink everything.
I was actually tempted to put it into the next local "collectable" auction (which I posted about a few weeks ago). The prices people were paying for things was, ummmm, crazy.
I was actually tempted to put it into the next local "collectable" auction (which I posted about a few weeks ago). The prices people were paying for things was, ummmm, crazy.