The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

[Rileysan]

The tag is metal on the craftsman, the huot is going to my uncle, I dont have a use for it

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The Huot is 60s/70s btw. Definitely purchased at different times!


Brian

 

[Project_shadow]

The Huot is 60s/70s btw. Definitely purchased at different times!


Brian

I've never seen one in person lol, I'd like to keep it but I dont have a place for it

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[Tynee]

The tag is metal on the craftsman, the huot is going to my uncle, I dont have a use for it

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Ahh, I mistook it for one of the later stickers. I didn’t realize there was a metal tag of that block print “CRAFTSMAN.”

 

[Project_shadow]

Ahh, I mistook it for one of the later stickers. I didn’t realize there was a metal tag of that block print “CRAFTSMAN.”

My 1985 bottom cab has the same tag on its bottom drawer, I thought most did in the 80s

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[LNKMK8]

Spotting this flip front Craftsman on an auction... hadn't see one like it before; It's a bit of a drive and doesn't appear to be exactly mint, but I thought I'd share.

https://auctionimages.s3.amazonaws.com/11143/140366/134366281.jpg

 

[Alchymist]

Not exactly vintage, but I couldn't resist, so it followed me home. China, perhaps?

 

[Outlawmws]

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[dccharacter]

These are mine:

 

[fowldarr]

Debating whether I ‘need’ this Kennedy stack or not.


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[Bockscar]

Debating whether I ‘need’ this Kennedy stack or not.


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If the price is good.....why not

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[honza.vosalik]

This Mac toolbox showed up on CL. I love it, but $600 is more than I would want to pay since I don't really need it.

 

[fowldarr]

If the price is good.....why not

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Because I don’t ‘need’ it. It’s a 1.5 hour round trip. I’m married. My truck gets **** for mpg (more like gpm).


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[Oldtuleguy]

I can sympathize. Maybe they would meet you 1/2 way?

 

[dkroth]

This Mac toolbox showed up on CL. I love it, but $600 is more than I would want to pay since I don't really need it.

He listed it for $600 which means he really wants $500. Wait a week and show up with $450 cash and waive it under his nose so he can smell it. The box will be in your garage a few hours later.





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[fowldarr]

I can sympathize. Maybe they would meet you 1/2 way?

Truth is, if I wanted it bad enough, I’d go get it. I must not.


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[JUNK-MAN]

A few of my vintage Cman hand carries....

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[mcmlvif100]

Not mine and no affiliation.

Antique Craftsman Tool Box with vintage tools - $125 (Northside- Carmel)

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/d/antique-craftsman-tool-box/6665529978.html

Would really like to own the tool box but it's a little pricey for me and it's a 4.5 hour round trip.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yup a little high

 

[d42jeep]

A few of my vintage Cman hand carries....

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Found a similar Crown box to yours with some Craftsman tools for $15.00 at the Tahoe flea today. Mine needs a little hammer and dolly work.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks like some one sat on it

 

[d42jeep]

At least. I really only wanted the tray but the seller wouldn’t separate them. I think it responded well to a little bodywork.
-Don

 

[tshusker]

My Craftsman 6516 Tool Box post clean-up, polish, and clear coat (Flood Penetrol) to secure its patina and prevent any further rusting. The first pic is what she looked like when acquired, then the photos as she is today.

 

[tshusker]

Mid- to late-1970's Kennedy Kit K-20 brown tool box with green tray. Wonderful condition!

 

[dkroth]

Mid- to late-1970's Kennedy Kit K-20 brown tool box with green tray. Wonderful condition!

Wow.

That has to be new old stock. It only has shelf wear from the past 40 years.





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[tshusker]

Wow.

That has to be new old stock. It only has shelf wear from the past 40 years.

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Yes, certainly in great shape considering its age. Scratches show there was some (gentle) use, but inside/right you can see and tell that something large was dropped that scratched bottom rt and actually bent (a bit) the tray lip.

 

[DWise]

How do you determine approximate age?

 

[txlonghorn1989]

At least. I really only wanted the tray but the seller wouldn’t separate them. I think it responded well to a little bodywork.
-Don

Don,
Got a before and after? I've got an old Kennedy K-20 which needs a little body work just for aesthetics but I've been concerned that doing so may cause some of the brown wrinkle paint to dislodge.

Edit: Never mind. I saw the pic you'd posted a bit earlier. Nice job!

Mike

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Picked these Snap-On boxes up this afternoon. The larger one has some significant rust and other damage. The drawer slides may have some issues, especially the bottom drawer. They came with one Snap-On badge between them. It fits both box fronts in the upper left. It won't fit lower middle holes. The smaller box is in decent condition. I've definitely got some questions I hope you guys can answer...

Do these boxes have model #s and if so where are they located?
Is the one badge I have period correct?
Does Snap-On still offer replacement badges for the older boxes?

I'm not a Snap-On guy. I picked these up to resell. I'm wondering if the larger box is even worth doing anything to refurbish-wise. There are the issues with the drawer and/or drawer slides. As you can see from the pics there is some corrosion in a number of places that has eaten thru those areas completely. The metal around that corrosion is still heavy and solid but there's no getting around that damage. I'm wondering if I should just try to get what I can for it "as-is" and focus on cleaning up the smaller box.

Thoughts?

For what it's worth I'm into these for small money.

Thanks!
Mike

 

[FJ 432]

Thoughts?For what it's worth I'm into these for small money.
Thanks!
Mike

Take the badges off and sell them on ebay. I would not waste my time on these at all. My .02.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Take the badges off and sell them on ebay. I would not waste my time on these at all. My .02.

Probably sound advice but ebay is too much of a hassle. I much prefer Craigslist locally.

 

[fowldarr]

I would resell them for whatever you can get for them. The man hours you would be into any repair would not be worth it (if planning to resell)

 

[bmwrd0]

Are the drawers good? I would try to sell those and the badges here on the journal.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Are the drawers good? I would try to sell those and the badges here on the journal.

Out of curiosity, what do you think the drawers are worth here on GJ?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Not particularly old or rare. If you need a box maybe fix up to use, not a ton of resale value.

 

[bmwrd0]

I would guess at $10-20 a drawer. But as OTG says, not very old or rare.

 

[Devin Ishmag]

I purchased this at an antique store recently. I was considering buying a KRA-21 online the night before and found this 12 hours later by chance. Its a 1960 KRA-21 in rough condition. Everything was bent before I put some work in getting the box and drawers close to straight. Going to blast and repaint it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those are cool boxes. Should clean up good.

 

[zkling]

Take the badges off and sell them on ebay. I would not waste my time on these at all. My .02.

The larger KRA59 chassis belongs in the scrap yard IMHO.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Well, if I'm going to part the drawers out don't I need to know the model #s? Can anyone tell me where those are located?

 

[zkling]

Small one is a KRA53