MattDanger
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- Jan 12, 2018
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Wanted to get a new tool box to keep in the sprinter camper van we built out. Checked craigslist for aKennedy cantilever box because I already have one and love it.
Found one and bought it for $25 in a dark driveway without inspecting it too much.
Got it home and was initially disappointed because it was actually in pretty rough shape, dents, flaking paint, etc.
Inspected it a little closer in the daylight and realized it was built in January 1964... feeling less bad about its rough shape now.
I actually kinda like the patina it has, and it is functionally fine, but the rust on the bottom will ruin whatever it sits on, and I dont want it to get any worse. It appears to have been repainted twice already so not worried about ruining the "originality" per se.
My intentions at this point are to give it a light media blasting and a coat of paint to keep the rust at bay.
I am also considering lining the interior with adhesive backed felt to keep the rattling to a minimum while on the road.
Im not trying to make it perfect, as its going to be used and dragged all over North America.
A couple questions for the vintage tool guys on here:
Is there a way to tell if this was a military issue box? I see many that look like this one advertised as such.
What would be an appropriate type of paint to use? I will probably try to stick to rattle cans if practical.
Any tips for removing and reinstalling the fold out trays? I don't see a practical way to paint the box without doing this.
Color recommendations? I will likely be using green felt for the bottoms of the trays. Thinking about a cream tan for the shelves and a nice green for the main box. Maybe like the green Sunnen used to use on their equipment?
Thanks for taking a look! I will post updates as i clean it up.
Found one and bought it for $25 in a dark driveway without inspecting it too much.
Got it home and was initially disappointed because it was actually in pretty rough shape, dents, flaking paint, etc.
Inspected it a little closer in the daylight and realized it was built in January 1964... feeling less bad about its rough shape now.
I actually kinda like the patina it has, and it is functionally fine, but the rust on the bottom will ruin whatever it sits on, and I dont want it to get any worse. It appears to have been repainted twice already so not worried about ruining the "originality" per se.
My intentions at this point are to give it a light media blasting and a coat of paint to keep the rust at bay.
I am also considering lining the interior with adhesive backed felt to keep the rattling to a minimum while on the road.
Im not trying to make it perfect, as its going to be used and dragged all over North America.
A couple questions for the vintage tool guys on here:
Is there a way to tell if this was a military issue box? I see many that look like this one advertised as such.
What would be an appropriate type of paint to use? I will probably try to stick to rattle cans if practical.
Any tips for removing and reinstalling the fold out trays? I don't see a practical way to paint the box without doing this.
Color recommendations? I will likely be using green felt for the bottoms of the trays. Thinking about a cream tan for the shelves and a nice green for the main box. Maybe like the green Sunnen used to use on their equipment?
Thanks for taking a look! I will post updates as i clean it up.
