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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

Just the top door left!

Thanks! I give full credit to the tool box, it was in really decent shape under an ugly paint job

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.

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

Lots of progress today, paint and a drawer

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...

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

All done 😁

Tonight I nickel plated some handles. I think they'll do nicely... Finally starting to sort of get the hang of this

Great and inspirational! Not sure I will take mine so far!

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

32" wide

Mine has the wheel covers/skirting. I am doing a full restoration video on youtube as well.

Awesome! Thank you! Also with the model number I found a worthpoint ad showing the light

Will measure when I am home

Build thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/restoring-a-vintage-40s-blackhawk-tool-chest.555940/