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The last picture of the GI's working on the GP say it all. Their grand kids asked, "what did you do in the war grandpa?" I'm sure that they said, "nothing, just worked on vehicles". Bad hair cuts, scratchy wool clothes and working on the ground under vehicles that are beat to death in a French...

Sorry to here those other boxes are going for scrap. Some time and patience would be all that's needed to save the rest of them. Hopefully there will be some interest generated the boxes will find homes. Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk

A fresh coat of resale red and she's ready to go.. chiseling out 40 years of old gunk out of the slides will be free of charge though.. Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk

If you're not snobby about brands, if I had to do it over, I would buy older Proto, Cornwell, Mac and SK. They are cheaper than used snap on or new Taiwanese tools if you hit Ebay just right. I like a long 3/8, long 1/2, and a flex 1/4. They seem to be my go to hand tools if I can't use a...

For 250 and some elbow grease that's a solid find. If you're planning on flipping on Fleabay you may want to source new locks. LDV(Lynch Display Vans) makes them for Snap On and you can get replacements pretty reasonably priced. Either way a neat find! Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk

I see it both ways. I don't pull wrenches for a living so I don't need a full time tool dealer nor the financial product they sell(financing). However if you're in the buisness of selling, then why limit yourself? Is the hobby guy who's seeks a local dealer out more of a risk than a mechanic...

Wow.. a reminder on a mower? Hmm At the end of the season I flush and scrape the deck, empty the gas and I change the oil every other year. I wonder if these companies are just making things hard.. Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk

The local Chevy store that I deal with on a work basis just built a new shop and it has built in boxes, a tool crib for special tools and a "clean" area for interior removal and the like. To me, it's good use of space, a uniform appearance and boon to the used tool box market. Craigslist is...

This may work. A bent tab with a sheet metal screw should work. The piece broken just holds in the drawer, I have 2 KR557S and had the pleasure of messing with these things. The tab needs to ramp up on the sheet metal piece so the slide tab can ride over it. It may not be be pretty but the...

Lookin' it was a good score, the gent had another older Snap On box(didn't get the model #), but alas I only had enough for the mid chest. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Hey all.. the Craigslist gods smiled and said I needed this older KR647 mid chest. It was 2 minutes down the street and the gentleman that had it posted it for 75 bucks.The ball bearing slides are good, and there is a functioning key [emoji51]. It's got some surface scale and grunge but in...

I have been doing this to for about 8 months now.A good cordless drill and bits for all the honey do projects like curtains and blinds, picture's etc.. a tape measure and level too. Some cheap screw drivers for abuse. I bought some Harbor Freight driver that have been used as punches...

I have 2 557's and restored both. It's kind of like a car. Do you want to use them? If so, a thorough clean up maybe the best bet. If they were wrecked and greasy, then paint. It's a lot of work, and the small nooks and crannies will drive you nuts! They look pretty solid, so cleaning and new...

I have bothered to collect both impact and chrome, and it depends is pretty much the operative phrase. I feel better using impact sockets on impact tools. Chrome tools take a beating on impacts, so as my shop teacher told me, don't do it. In a pinch, all sockets be come impact ready when it...

My condolences and I'm sure your father would be happy his son has the tools and box. My grandfather was a 40 year mechanic and many of his tools were plundered by friends and relatives before my dad could get his box. On the clean up, I'm wondering if one of those little ultra sonic cleaners...

Yup I have some 120 grit paper in the oil change drawer. I've never found a filter wrench I liked and an old timer showed me that trick. Now if I could only find the 200 LB gorilla that puts them on... Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk

I have one and I've ran oil base paints through(Rustoleum) and have gotten good results. I painted my Snap on boxes with it, then patio furniture. I'm no painter, but with a little technique, a decent compressor, the gun works fine. I'm not sure about latex paints, the Mrs. want s to try some...

Knock on wood, the equipment I have seems to be running ok with premium gas(93 pump gas) and Stabil. The blower, pressure washer, mower and weed water all fire right up. The last problem I had was due to a disintegrated air filter.. too much brake clean and air pressure from the compressor...

Remember with the tool box addiction the first one is often free ;) enjoy the clean up and keep the board posted! Sent from my KFSOWI using Tapatalk

Looks great!! I was out looking at my old Snap on box I did last summer.. sheesh.. it looks shabby compared to yours!!! Enjoy your box! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk