Help ID Kennedy ToolBox

[red735i]

I just bought this toolbox, It was used for holding pens and other items for a draftsman.
There is no model number that I can find. It is the size of a 520, but the drawer configuration is wrong.
Inside the lid is a "decal" that shows a street scene and the markings indication the 90th anniversary of Kennedy (1911-2001).
There is and never was a lock.. Front panel is also missing. Was this the way it was made???
Can anyone tell me what model? or provide more information?

 

[RTM]

This thread may help a bit

Kennedy anniversary edition tool box

Here is the link, http://www.kennedymfg.com/Kennedy/Products/ Cant find a price. Anyone help me out?

www.garagejournal.com

 

[red735i]

That pointer is to the current Kennedy offerings. No help on this search....

 

[red735i]

Well not completely true.... the article has a reference to the "Model 1911" tool boxes......
Maybe that is the model number for mine?
Apparently a special edition....?????

 

[RTM]

Well not completely true.... the article has a reference to the "Model 1911" tool boxes......
Maybe that is the model number for mine?
Apparently a special edition....?????

You catch on quick. Gotta read the whole thread before you jump to conclusions. Apparently the upper and lower were both 1911, just to make it confusing.

I guess rebranding a 520 as a 100 yr anniversary seemed low class. Nice unique find.

 

[gleman]

Now you have to start the hunt for the lower to complete the set!

 

[1982fxr]

Did it get a factory label inside the top right corner drawer on the right side of that drawer?

 

[red735i]

Did it get a factory label inside the top right corner drawer on the right side of that drawer?

I looked at the drawer... it is flocked inside all the drawers all the way to the top of each.... no label.
But I will take a more thorough look tomorrow... maybe on the outside of that drawer?
Maybe in another drawer?
Underneath a drawer?

 

[red735i]

Yes, the lower would be nice to own, but this was bought to use as a table top tool box..... in a loft wood shop.....
Is that blasphemous?
Out of curiosity, did Kennedy make 20 inch lowers in the 2001 time period? I thought they were always 26 inch or bigger.....

 

[1982fxr]

I looked at the drawer... it is flocked inside all the drawers all the way to the top of each.... no label.
But I will take a more thorough look tomorrow... maybe on the outside of that drawer?
Maybe in another drawer?
Underneath a drawer?

Flocked?

I've only seen them on Kennedys in that one spot. But if it ain't there, it ain't there...

 

[DAustin]

Contact they could tell you.

Kennedy Manufacturing - TOOL BOXES / CHESTS & CABINETS / SHOP STORAGE / CNC

Industry leading manufacturer of tool storage equipment including steel tool chests, modular and roller storage cabinets, stationary and mobile workbenches

buykennedy.com

 

[red735i]

I am on this path.... sent the picture yesterday... will post results, if I get any....

 

[red735i]

Just to follow up.. thee are NO markings on this except for the Graphic shown inside the lid. ( and the outside name KENNEDY on the top of the lid)
Flocking refers to what is apparently felt in the drawers. It goes from the top to bottom of all the drawers.
Waiting for THE Company to tell me what I have.....

 

[craftsman creep]

Nice box

 

[1982fxr]

Just to follow up.. thee are NO markings on this except for the Graphic shown inside the lid. ( and the outside name KENNEDY on the top of the lid)
Flocking refers to what is apparently felt in the drawers. It goes from the top to bottom of all the drawers.
Waiting for THE Company to tell me what I have.....

Could you post a picture of the flocking? I've never seen a Kennedy lined like that and I've had a lot of them...interesting box.

 

[red735i]

Could you post a picture of the flocking? I've never seen a Kennedy lined like that and I've had a lot of them...interesting box.

Flocking was my word. It is not correct. The drawers are all lined with brown felt. Right to the top of each drawer.

 

[red735i]

Now for the answer from Kathy at Kennedy:

This was part of our 90th anniversary line, only available for a short time. Model 525A
The lock for this chest is part number 80401.
So now we all know …, Model 525A

Think about it: toolbox size 520 with 5 drawers.
So much for deep secret naming conventions.

 

[RTM]

So much for model 1911.