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Thanks HMC (John?). I wasn't sure about the MAC sticker on it, so I'll chalk that up to a later add on as it seems rural phone numbers didn't start going to seven digits until early to mid '50's. All the years I worked with him, I don't know why I didn't ever think to just ask?

Thanks, Sam. I waited patiently until Pop gave it up but it's where it belongs now. Too bad most of the tools went to auction even though I informed the heirs a cash-for-all for Grandpa's stuff. Way more than brought at auction.

Thanks. The vise on your pic looks awesome.

There is a sticker on one of the drawers from a MAC dealer. Could it be that Huot built this box for MAC? Maybe that's why there is no embossing on the top drawer cover? There is a thin formed straight bead at the top of the top box on the front and sides. Dad says it's a MAC box but I'm not...

The info Dad told me was that Grandpa had this box before he started as a Mechanic which was before 1956. It has never been painted except for the socket tray. The box is a hammered blue shell with grey drawers. Some of the drawers have a sprayed-in green felt. Is this original to the...

Hi everyone. I'm new here and to posting anything so I have no forum skills yet. I have just received my Grandpa's Huot tool box. He passed away 10 years ago and my Father had the set until he told me to come pick it up. My Grandpa was my role model in life. He was a Master Mechanic and fed his...