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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    Its magnetic so not ss although it REALLY should be. I sprayed clear on it. Y block guys was shiny too and I liked the look so I copied. From the finish I removed I think they were originally black like the wheel skirting
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    Thanks! I give full credit to the tool box, it was in really decent shape under an ugly paint job
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    I just used a basic rattle can white. I also just had a mental breakdown. My phone managed to delete the entire 41 minute restoration video. Cant even tell you how many hours I have in it. Major bummer. Have another short version I was able to throw together but its not the same.
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    Yeah I get it! I had no idea this thing was so rare. Makes me wish I was taking the restoration to a higher level but honestly if I did I would be scared to use it
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    Lots of progress today, paint and a drawer
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    Pulled the skirting and wheels today and started sanding. Going to paint the underside first. That way I can stand it upright and just mask off the bottom. Not really sure how far I want to take this restoration. Dont want to take out the inner box. Cpl dents wont be addressed for that reason...
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    More progress today, pulled the top. Wood was in top shape. Got the drawers pulled and straightened all of the bent slides. Cleaned it a bit and next will be sanding it down and painting it
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    Tonight I nickel plated some handles. I think they'll do nicely... Finally starting to sort of get the hang of this
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    Restoring my two vintage Blackhawk toolboxes

    Great and inspirational! Not sure I will take mine so far!
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    Restoring a vintage 40s? Blackhawk tool chest

    I am a y block fan myself! Yeah it seems to be a fairly rare old box. Feeling more and more like I hit the lotto everyday
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