The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[thehorse13]

I stopped at a sale today on the way home. That's where I found two nice old boxes for give away pricing. 12 bucks each.

A 1958 Snap-On KR-421 and a nice late 50s Proto top box. They both function so who could leave these behind? Certainly not me. They will clean up beautifully once I get rid of all the crappy spray paint and fix some bends here and there. No holes, no rust, no rat droppings...it's a good day.

 

[Shelbylex]

thehorse13, you live in a wonderland! It makes me want to move to your part of the country!

 

[Tynee]

I travel to WV 2 or 3 times a month. I’d like to have that 421 enough that I was searching Google Maps today to figure out where Jefferson Co is. Sadly, I dont usually get closer than Morgantown.

The badge on that Proto looks newer than late 50’s to me?

 

[thehorse13]

I travel to WV 2 or 3 times a month. I’d like to have that 421 enough that I was searching Google Maps today to figure out where Jefferson Co is. Sadly, I dont usually get closer than Morgantown.

The badge on that Proto looks newer than late 50’s to me?

The Proto may be newer. I went solely by the handles which look late 50s to me. I will have to look for date codes on it when I eventually clean it. Someone here will know for sure.

The Snap-On is easy. It's dated in the center rear of the box.

All in all, a good day out in the woods.

 

[twertsy]

The Proto may be newer. I went solely by the handles which look late 50s to me. I will have to look for date codes on it when I eventually clean it. Someone here will know for sure.

The Snap-On is easy. It's dated in the center rear of the box.

All in all, a good day out in the woods.

Nice snags Sonny!

Todd - "Itching for the first spring flea"

 

[thehorse13]

Nice snags Sonny!

Todd - "Itching for the first spring flea"

Don't worry. I'm gassed up and ready to go to Dino on Saturday. I'll see you there at the same bat time and same bat place.

 

[Tynee]

The Proto may be newer. I went solely by the handles which look late 50s to me. I will have to look for date codes on it when I eventually clean it. Someone here will know for sure.

The Snap-On is easy. It's dated in the center rear of the box.

All in all, a good day out in the woods.

Good finds, regardless.

 

[thehorse13]

thehorse13, you live in a wonderland! It makes me want to move to your part of the country!

You guys only see the days when I am successful in finding stuff. There are plenty more times when all I turn up are broken plastic toys and worn out underwear.

If you move here, you'll have to compete with Twertsy. He lives down the road from me. I have to grab things when I see them because Twertsy's Tool Temple has the entire mid-atlantic region on lock. I think there must be a vortex that ***** all cool stuff to his shop before I can find it. lol

Good finds, regardless.

Yea, I'm really happy with the KR-421. That's all I wanted but the seller told me that I needed to bundle both boxes. I wasn't going to argue. I would have paid $24 for the KR-421 alone.

 

[gregaz]

I hope this is OK - if not, mods please delete the post.

This morning at a garage sale, I found this KTA-231 socket tray stamped with 61. I don't have any real use for it - but if someone here is looking for one to complete your collection, I can help. I am NOT looking to sell - we can trade or whatever - just looking to help someone out.

It's in great shape, other than the paint is peeling. No dings or rust, etc. You would probably have to repaint it.

 

[Outlawmws]

PM sent!

 

[crewchief888]

You guys only see the days when I am successful in finding stuff. There are plenty more times when all I turn up are broken plastic toys and worn out underwear.

ive got some worn out undies iff'n yer interested

 

[thehorse13]

ive got some worn out undies iff'n yer interested

Nah. I have a healthy pile myself. Thanks. lol

 

[crewchief888]

Nah. I have a healthy pile myself. Thanks. lol

notta problem...
i'll put them back on CL at full price, i was gonna offer a GJ member discount...

 

[Outlawmws]

The sad part is, if they were your wife or daughters, they would probably sell...

 

[dodge610]

Small garage sale purchase got it for $25.00 gotta find a date stamp on it. Wheels missing guy had it sitting on a Proto bottom box


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[TheCraneGuy]

My “new” addition to my shop at work.

 

[7D2Nova]

I have a couple older boxes I'm thinking about parting with to consolidate all the tools to the bigger tool boxes. I don't know a lot about them, so would love any insight you guys have on them as far as age and if they have any value. I really like the sk box so really on the fence about getting rid of that one! Here are a few pics! Thanks for any insight guys!


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[TheCraneGuy]

Anyone seen a Snap On box like this? I don’t remember seeing that style of handles.

 

[Tynee]

7D2, I really like that Remline. I’ve been keeping an eye iut for a Remlineor a PowerKraft for my next acquisition. Tough to come by in my area.

Crane, I believe those SO badges to be misapplied. Those boxes dont look like SO to me, certainly not SO that would match the ‘94+ vintage of those badges.

 

[Shelbylex]

TheCraneGuy, I agree with Tynee. I think those might be Waterloo with Snap ON badges.
Please see attached image I got from internet - somewhat similar style

 

[dodge610]

Small garage sale purchase got it for $25.00 gotta find a date stamp on it. Wheels missing guy had it sitting on a Proto bottom box


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Need a little help here gents anyone point me in the right direction on where to locate the date code stamp on this Mac box. The guy i bought it from says it was his grandfathers box handed down to him. I am guessing at about 30 to 40 years old could be way off on this estimate.

 

[Outlawmws]

It should be on the back lower right unless it predates the stampings.

It's almost always very faint, so you need really good light.

 

[dodge610]

It should be on the back lower right unless it predates the stampings.

It's almost always very faint, so you need really good light.

Thanks outlaw check it out tomorrow when i unload it.

 

[Bigplum]

Picked up this little tool box at a farm machinery sale yesterday,
I though at first it was a apprentice type box but on closer inspection it seems factory made , it will make a handy little box for something once it’s cleaned up,
( That’s my Samsung phone for size comparison)

 

[banjopete]

Well I've caught the bug. After scoring a sweet vintage mac box a while back I kept trolling the web locally.

I had been looking for a craftsman as I liked their style a lot. I missed out on a beauty before I stumbled on the mac but then two days back I found kijiji gold!

Here it is after I cleaned it up, a beauty for $100!

 

[drivesitfar]

Banjo: either you forgot to post up the pictures or they are not showing, but nice find and hope to see it soon.

Crane: Snap on had MBC (also MB Century is another name to google) make some of their boxes so if it's a bit older that would be a possibility. here's m

 

[Outlawmws]

BigP that is a cool box! Lunch box sized! Nice save! Post it up after you restore it!

BPete: your pic(s) are not showing

 

[Shelbylex]

banjopete, please add the picture again

 

[dodge610]

It should be on the back lower right unless it predates the stampings.

It's almost always very faint, so you need really good light.

Must predate the stampings outlaw could not find nothing there. Took it down to bare metal with steel wool. used magnifying glass and nothing.

 

[LNKMK8]

Here is a little Kennedy box that I picked up this week at an estate sale. I hadn't seen one in this style before, so for $14 I thought I should probably buy it. It cleaned up alright.

 

[thehorse13]

The sad part is, if they were your wife or daughters, they would probably sell...

Someone has already cornered that market in my area. A woman sells her worn underwear on Craigslist.

 

[crewchief888]

Someone has already cornered that market in my area. A woman sells her worn underwear on Craigslist.

i wonder if there a market for my oil stained, holy and stretched out waist tightey whiteys?


on 2nd thought probably not...

 

[crewchief888]

Anyone seen a Snap On box like this? I don’t remember seeing that style of handles.

the drawer style reminds me of some early/mid 80's mac boxes, but they had squared off handles with the mac script on them

 

[Bockscar]

On the local Craigs list.....he wants 45 for it......that is the only pic

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[Shelbylex]

This will require a lot of work but if you have enough time and skills, this would look great. However, I think it is missing a top draw. I would offer less and see where it goes if you can restore it.

If I saw this one in good condition, I would have considered it...

P.S. The owner has a Mercedes W124 and Honda CRX in the back - person likes cars!

 

[Bockscar]

This will require a lot of work but if you have enough time and skills, this would look great. However, I think it is missing a top draw. I would offer less and see where it goes if you can restore it.

If I saw this one in good condition, I would have considered it...

P.S. The owner has a Mercedes W124 and Honda CRX in the back - person likes cars!

Is it a pull out shelf or is it a cover for the drawers......on the bottom box.....I was thinking 30 would be fair

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[Outlawmws]

That one with the top gap has a pull out folding cover. I have its earlier Long C cousin.

(So it is missing the cover...)

 

[dodge610]

On the local Craigs list.....he wants 45 for it......that is the only pic

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And it has been sitting out in the elements so i would offer $30.00 how long has it been posted ?

 

[Outlawmws]

I'd look hard at the bottom of the top box. It may have cancer.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

There is no may about it. Those boxes are rusted out on bottom.