The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[drivesitfar]

doesn't look like any hooks on mine. I did notice that maybe my owner had a stick or rod holding it shut instead of a lock with all the scraping on either side of the front of mine.

the mystery continues and some of the great minds on GJ are at the point.

keep searching because Boiler has almost doubled his amount of posts in one night since he joined a couple years ago.

 

[rmalkow2]

doesn't look like any hooks on mine. I did notice that maybe my owner had a stick or rod holding it shut instead of a lock with all the scraping on either side of the front of mine.

the mystery continues and some of the great minds on GJ are at the point.

keep searching because Boiler has almost doubled his amount of posts in one night since he joined a couple years ago.

What started as casual reading about this toolbox has turned into a real mystery especially now that 3 of you have turned up the same box but there seems to be no reference anywhere about who made it. A quick web search turns up nothing with exactly the same lid shape. Many farm/tractor/machinist boxes that are similar but not exact.
So…….the mystery continues.

 

[Outlawmws]

What started as casual reading about this toolbox has turned into a real mystery especially now that 3 of you have turned up the same box but there seems to be no reference anywhere about who made it. A quick web search turns up nothing with exactly the same lid shape. Many farm/tractor/machinist boxes that are similar but not exact.
So…….the mystery continues.

Alos known as the "Wikipeadia ****" as in when you look something up; get sidetracked to another link, then another, and another....
and wonder a significant time later "how in H&$% did I get here?"

 

[Otot]

Does anyone know if these old toolboxes have lead paint on them? I found an old craftsman toolbox from the 50's(I think)and wanted to restore it. But I have no clue if the paint is lead based or not. Some idiot also painted over it with red paint and who knows when it was repainted.

 

[Deskmechanic]

Does anyone know if these old toolboxes have lead paint on them? I found an old craftsman toolbox from the 50's(I think)and wanted to restore it. But I have no clue if the paint is lead based or not. Some idiot also painted over it with red paint and who knows when it was repainted.

Most likely, but what difference does it make? Don't eat it, and don't let your kids breathe the dust.

 

[454ragtop]

Most likely, but what difference does it make? Don't eat it, and don't let your kids breathe the dust.

X2, it ain't Kryptonite!

 

[drivesitfar]

I have a message in to the past owner of my old "tractor" tool box and we'll see if he can shed some light on the "mystery".

I picked up these two interesting ones to keep the mystery box company.

the little green one with the leather handle might be missing a tray and the latches are not the best, but it is a nice size. no clue as to the maker??

the brown one is built like a tank and probably could hold a couple hundred pounds. I think these were made by or for the Boeing company maybe by craftsman??

 

[Outlawmws]

DIF,

The green one might be shop made.

The brown one is definitely manufactured. I've seen those by the dozen's over the years.

 

[hemifalcon]

Here's my new purchase.. It's up for sale--but if I could find a matching box which this would sit on top of--I'll keep it and would love the combo setup!!

Craftsman 10-drawer--

Before (From Pennsylvania via UPS)

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Some SimpleGreen and Easy-Off later.. (6 hours later)

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[zkling]

That's a good transformation Hemifalcon. I didn't know they made all red emblems.

In case anyone would like to purchase the box. FYI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LAR...808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a38210a20

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

That's a good transformation Hemifalcon. I didn't know they made all red emblems.

In case anyone would like to purchase the box. FYI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LAR...808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a38210a20

They didn't, the blue + cleaning chemicals don't mix well, I rubbed a hair of blue off on the machinist chest I just sold.

However, that 10-drawer did come out great! what did the matching bottom boxes look it?

 

[nine4gmc]

That's a good transformation Hemifalcon. I didn't know they made all red emblems.

In case anyone would like to purchase the box. FYI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LAR...808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a38210a20

They didn't, the blue + cleaning chemicals don't mix well, I rubbed a hair of blue off on the machinist chest I just sold.

However, that 10-drawer did come out great! what did the matching bottom boxes look it?

They did make all red but they were King Seeley.

 

[rippered]

That's a good transformation Hemifalcon. I didn't know they made all red emblems.

In case anyone would like to purchase the box. FYI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LAR...808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a38210a20

Holy **** ! I paid 40$ for mine

 

[ianguilly]

Not mine, but I bought this off the cornwell truck and my dad bought it from me. Not bad for $100. The Kennedy had original locks and a Snap on side box also.

 

[hemifalcon]

....as you guys stated above.. The blue lettering of "CRAFTSMAN" is painted directly over the red.. It wiped off. I used Simple Green and Easy-Off Oven Cleaner to get the box spotless. The Easy Off worked great--but the paint was so delicate that it basically rubbed right off without any effort. I'm not too concerned about it--the thing looked so horrible before. In reality-covering this box with a simple wax would be ideal for it's appearance as far as I'm concerned. Some nice drawer liners--and she'd be perfect..
Like you asked above--I'd like to see what a bottom box looks like with alot of drawers.. I think most were only 2-3 drawer boxes with a large storage area on the bottom.. I'm not certain though..

 

[Otot]

Here's my new purchase.. It's up for sale--but if I could find a matching box which this would sit on top of--I'll keep it and would love the combo setup!!

I wonder if it would fit on the one I picked up this week. Id also like to find a match to go on top.

 

[zkling]

They didn't, the blue + cleaning chemicals don't mix well, I rubbed a hair of blue off on the machinist chest I just sold.

However, that 10-drawer did come out great! what did the matching bottom boxes look it?

That's what I thought. The matching bottom was anything from 3 to 8
drawers. They are not a standard size box.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

That's what I thought. The matching bottom was anything from 3 to 8
drawers. They are not a standard size box.

Really? Well, I have 2 of those 3 drawer's... but now I'm going to need to find an 8 drawer.

 

[zkling]

Really? Well, I have 2 of those 3 drawer's... but now I'm going to need to find an 8 drawer.

Yes sir. That would be a cool setup. Good luck

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Here's my new purchase.. It's up for sale--but if I could find a matching box which this would sit on top of--I'll keep it and would love the combo setup!!

Craftsman 10-drawer--

I'd buy that from you if you weren't so far away.

 

[Mavawreck]

I wonder if it would fit on the one I picked up this week. Id also like to find a match to go on top.

I love those boxes. I have one, would like at least 2 more. Gives me something to look for at least.

 

[sj_biker]

i picked up this 1940s snap on tool chest and bottom cabinet with wheels.... its missing the bottom cover.... can these be found?

 

[zkling]

i picked up this 1940s snap on tool chest and bottom cabinet with wheels.... its missing the bottom cover.... can these be found?

Finally. I've been watching that for a while. What was the final price they got down to? As for the bottom cover, highly doubtful but possible. Just be glad you got the top one and the set. That is a 70 year old tool box. Congrats and welcome to GJ That is a cool box. Had it been closer I'd own it.

 

[sj_biker]

Finally. I've been watching that for a while. What was the final price they got down to? As for the bottom cover, highly doubtful but possible. Just be glad you got the top one and the set. That is a 70 year old tool box. Congrats and welcome to GJ That is a cool box. Had it been closer I'd own it.

i got it for 125.00.....i was looking into a wood machinist cabinet....but they were way outta my league then i found this gem....i love it....apparently it was in some victorian home when found..... the drawers are stiff.... is there literature availableon this model or books? im a rookie ....not going to mess with it much.....gonna use it for my bicycle tools.... i work on old schwinns ....

 

[brownbagg]

why do people keep posting the same picture over and over, after about the ten time it just a waste of space

 

[Smokeshow69]

I wonder if it would fit on the one I picked up this week. Id also like to find a match to go on top.

Really right now?? I saw this on craigslist and emailed the guy. Guess this explains why I have not gotten a reply yet Hope it went to a good home!
Did you get it for a pretty good deal? I know he had it priced reasonably. That deserves a you **** for sure!

 

[drivesitfar]

SJ: nice old Snap On box. any chance you can post a few more pictures because that little one doesn't seem to get any bigger?

by the way welcome to Garage Journal and glad to have you posting and reading our threads.

 

[sj_biker]

SJ: nice old Snap On box. any chance you can post a few more pictures because that little one doesn't seem to get any bigger?

by the way welcome to Garage Journal and glad to have you posting and reading our threads.

glad i found you guys.....ill post more pics once i figure out how to do that...im a rookie so i gotta get lost in the neigborhood before i learn the short cuts as my high school math teacher would say

 

[drivesitfar]

do you have one of the online picture storing sites or you can sign up for a free one at www.photobucket.com. once you set it up just upload your pictures and then copy and paste the link and it will come up full size like some of the posts have that i'm guessing you have seen.

you can use the little paperclip above where you are writing in a post to directly attach a thumbnail like I think you did. only thing is the picture you may have copied off of Craigslist was the small version and can't be enlarged by clicking on it.

take a few more pictures because we can't have enough good pictures of these good old boxes and use either method of posting them.

good luck finding your way around our neighborhood and ask for help if you need some. PM (private message) me or just ad a post and hopefully somebody will help you.

 

[Otot]

Really right now?? I saw this on craigslist and emailed the guy. Guess this explains why I have not gotten a reply yet Hope it went to a good home!
Did you get it for a pretty good deal? I know he had it priced reasonably.

I picked it up at a thrift store. I had it on craigslist, but i changed my mind and gonna restore it. I havent received a single offer on it yet. Where do you live?

 

[zkling]

glad i found you guys.....ill post more pics once i figure out how to do that...im a rookie so i gotta get lost in the neigborhood before i learn the short cuts as my high school math teacher would say

You seemed to have no issue posting the 1st attachment picture. Just do the same thing you did then but maybe make the images larger. You can use paint or Gimp to resize depending on your OS choice

I picked it up at a thrift store. I had it on craigslist, but i changed my mind and gonna restore it. I havent received a single offer on it yet. Where do you live?

How much did you have it listed for?

 

[Otot]

How much did you have it listed for?

Had it listed for $50 obo. Too much? Too little? I got it for $25 at a thrift store that wanted $50 for it. Its my first vintage toolbox so i dont know what its worth. Had it sitting in my garage for almost a week now and im starting to fall in love and now want to fix her up.

 

[sj_biker]

There are some tools in the snap on box set that the seller included in the deal.....is there a place in this site that i can sell them? Is there a few to sell them?

 

[zkling]

What all tools were in there?
http://garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Give this site a read through if you want more info on the box. http://collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?catalog=16

 

[softailgarage]

They did make all red but they were King Seeley.

Hey nine4, Ive never seen that badge before, what's it attached to?

 

[sj_biker]

What all tools were in there?
http://garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Give this site a read through if you want more info on the box. http://collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?catalog=16

thanks for the info...as for the tools in the box.....im not sure what they are.....im going to post a picture and maybe someone can help me ID them and who knows if they are valueable i can sell them to offset the price i paid for the boxes or even payoff what i paid for the boxes

 

[drivesitfar]

found a few more of the "Mystery" tool boxes. these were for sale on Etsy. haven't found any on Ebay or at all for that matter and have been looking at old tractor ads too.

any ideas as to the origins of these great little tool boxes or who made them? I also found one that is similar with a cooler handle so maybe modified?

I made a call to the 93 year old's grandson that I bought my box from and grand dad can't remember, but grandson says some days better than others so crossing my fingers and maybe grandson will remember tractor brand or where tool box came from.

Zkling any ideas??

 

[jusridin]

Been a few days since I have posted anything but I had to share this one! I seen it on CL and noticed the handles match one of my top boxes. She was asking for 300 and I offered her 200, now its mine.... Its more than I would normally pay and planned on dickering when I got there to get it but its just in too good of shape. the blue paint and Yamaha stickers will be gone today.

 

[jusridin]

Its a Kennedy versa cart, I'm thinkin 1950s-60s

 

[Outlawmws]

I agree, I have 2 std rollers (all drawers) with those handles,