Holy Frijoles! Post up pics of your Snap On Taco boxes

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv · Feb 23, 2014

Since we've had several threads re: Snap On taco boxes recently, I started this thread for owners to post pics of theirs.

Mine is a Snap On KR 562E I picked up the week before Thanksgiving. 1984 date code. This one has been repainted at some point with a darker shade of red. I've taken all the drawers out of the box, cleaned and lubed the slides, replacing some where necessary, and put it all back together. All the drawers slide well, though some a bit better than others. This one has ball bearing slides on the bottom drawer of the side, but all the other drawers are friction slide.

Let's see yours! :drool:

Mikedc3 · Feb 24, 2014

unashamedlaborer · Feb 24, 2014

SigElite · Feb 24, 2014

So what's behind the Taco name. Why do these boxes carry that nickname? A very cool design though. IMO

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unashamedlaborer · Feb 24, 2014

SigElite said:
So what's behind the Taco name. Why do these boxes carry that nickname? A very cool design though. IMO

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It's not really scientific. If you have ever eaten tacos off of the street in Mexico you would get it. Part of the story can be seen by the fact that they were made to travel many miles on rough roads. Hence the wicked casters, and the optional tow hitch which mine has

SigElite · Feb 24, 2014

Got it that explains it better. Thanks

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softailgarage · Feb 24, 2014

Hey Lookin, does your's have the locking floor mechanism? Mine doesn't, kinda bummed about it. Also, where did you find the model number & info? Looks like inside of the cabinet door?

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv · Feb 24, 2014

softailgarage said:
Hey Lookin, does your's have the locking floor mechanism? Mine doesn't, kinda bummed about it. Also, where did you find the model number & info? Looks like inside of the cabinet door?

Nope, mine doesn't have the floor brake either.

Look on the back of yours in one of the upper corners. The stamping will be a faint engraving, and it's easiest to find when you're looking in daylight.

unashamedlaborer · Feb 24, 2014

softailgarage said:
Hey Lookin, does your's have the locking floor mechanism? Mine doesn't, kinda bummed about it. Also, where did you find the model number & info? Looks like inside of the cabinet door?

What model is yours? I thought the floor brake was standard on all models unlike the tow hitch which is definitely optional. Luckily mine has both. I have a KR-562B
I also heard that the 562C has ball bearing slides?!? Anyone know anything about that. My box is from 1981 and I can't seem to find a 1981 catalog. Bummer.

sberry · Feb 24, 2014

I don't know about taco but I like Mikes setup when you toss in the cart for perspective. I will say from the pic that it is in desperate need of a hose reel in the pic though. I really like the cart, the air tools stuck up are a real good idea, about one of the best schemes yet. I might have to steal that. I am going to buy one more 1/2 impact this summer, we have a place we share one. Its not that its in use so hi just inconvenient.
I like the thing with the vise and steel top too especially ok for home garage use.

Dan Jacobs · Feb 24, 2014

I have one too (traveling so no picture) I love that box was my first new box (1980)
They always called them airport boxes supposedly you could tow it out on the flight line
mine came with a tow hitch. I've had several SO boxes since but that one is my favorite
Might be nostalgia. I never traded it in

jeffmoss26 · Feb 24, 2014

Great pics guys!

FJ 432 · Feb 24, 2014

My 1973 KRA 396U which I believe is the same lineage as the taco cart. Maybe this should be the breakfast burrito cart!

Although it doesn't have the drawer space of the taco cart I liked the rounded corners. I'm considering restoring this to a olive green with a black resin top.

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv · Feb 24, 2014

FJ 432 said:
My 1973 KRA 396U which I believe is the same lineage as the taco cart. Maybe this should be the breakfast burrito cart!

Although it doesn't have the drawer space of the taco cart I liked the rounded corners. I'm considering restoring this to a olive green with a black resin top.

That's very cool, and yes, it's the father of the 562 series. The original 'taco cart'

The original paint on yours looks real good. Personally, I'd keep as is.

unashamedlaborer · Feb 24, 2014

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv said:
That's very cool, and yes, it's the father of the 562 series. The original 'taco cart'

The original paint on yours looks real good. Personally, I'd keep as is.

Agreed. I'd stick with the original paint. Mine has a few dings and scratches and I have been tempted to Repaint it extreme green, at the end of the day i don't think I will because it has character how it is. Yours has TONS of character. Cool box.

devoncoolman · Feb 24, 2014

I have a 396u as well. Was thinking about selling it. If anyones intrested im in south eastern pa. Mine has the floor lock as well.

jdcompman · Feb 24, 2014

Mikedc3 said:

not a taco box... :headscrat

I'm assuming these only ever came in red, but I can imagine these would look killer in black.

softailgarage · Feb 25, 2014

FJ 432 said:
My 1973 KRA 396U which I believe is the same lineage as the taco cart. Maybe this should be the breakfast burrito cart!

Although it doesn't have the drawer space of the taco cart I liked the rounded corners. I'm considering restoring this to a olive green with a black resin top.

I like that A lot, but the only way I would paint it is if the olive green was OEM. leave it red.

softailgarage · Feb 25, 2014

unashamedlaborer said:
What model is yours? I thought the floor brake was standard on all models unlike the tow hitch which is definitely optional. Luckily mine has both. I have a KR-562B
I also heard that the 562C has ball bearing slides?!? Anyone know anything about that. My box is from 1981 and I can't seem to find a 1981 catalog. Bummer.

AS close to '81 as I could find...http://collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?loggedin=0&catalogPage=4920

fatfillup · Feb 25, 2014

Darn it Lookin4,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,of all the boxes I have bought and sold, I have yet to have a Taco box. Sweeeeeeeeeet pics guys!! I need to have one. In my next tool store one will be for display only and not for sale,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,probably not for sale :lol:

Now FJ,,,,,,,,,,,,I have been selling used tools and boxes for 5 years and have not seen one like yours. That is mega cool. Another darn box to be on the lookout for.

Devon, I am sending you a PM.

unashamedlaborer · Feb 25, 2014

softailgarage said:
AS close to '81 as I could find...http://collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?loggedin=0&catalogPage=4920

Yeah I've seen that one. I really want to know what the difference between the A B C D E models.

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv · Feb 25, 2014

unashamedlaborer said:
Yeah I've seen that one. I really want to know what the difference between the A B C D E models.

I believe it goes in order. The first 562s were the 562A and the last ones were the 562E.

Mine is a 1984 model, 562E and I suspect that was one of the last years Snap On produced this model. :dunno:

unashamedlaborer · Feb 25, 2014

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv said:
I believe it goes in order. The first 562s were the 562A and the last ones were the 562E.

Mine is a 1984 model, 562E and I suspect that was one of the last years Snap On produced this model.

Does it have ball bearing slides? I was told the c does.

zkling · Feb 26, 2014

unashamedlaborer said:
Does it have ball bearing slides? I was told the c does.

I'm not sure if any of them had all BB slides. In the mid 80's they started mixing in ball bearing slides on the bottom drawers of boxes that would potentially be loaded heavy. I don't think it was till the later 80's when they converted to KR6xx series boxes that they went all BB slides. Check me on that though. :dunno:

jdcompman said:
I'm assuming these only ever came in red, but I can imagine these would look killer in black.

Based on the time frame we are talking about, Red was likely the only color they offered. About the only differences were badge style and aluminum trim pieces. Different color boxes besides blackish grey (30's and 40's) and red didn't come out till the early 90's or very late 80's. Can you image a modern twist like say the green color so many like on a original taco box? O my, some people may go crazy over that. I believe that would be classified as Retro :willy_nil

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv · Feb 26, 2014

unashamedlaborer said:
Does it have ball bearing slides? I was told the c does.

On my box, the bottom drawer on the side is the only drawer in the box that has ball bearing slides. I don't believe Snap On ever made a 562 with numerous BB slides.

jewelerjake · Feb 26, 2014

Hi all. my first real post here at GJ. I picked up this taco a couple of years ago and will never be without it. great design. I run a 1 man production design and repair jewelry store and this box is the center of my shop. I added the side box later for my engraving balls. 1979

fatfillup · Feb 27, 2014

Jeweler, that is a nice set up. Apparently works quite well for you. Thanks for the pic and welcome to the site!!

Zkling, wow what an idea for an extreme green taco box. That would be mega cool!!

Gelo · Oct 24, 2014

I would like to know more about these taco carts as well. I have a KR-562D with a 1984 date, and saw that someone's KR-562E also has the same date of 1984. So I had assumed that was the last year they were made, until I saw a KR-562F with a date of 1992. It was pretty cheap, so I had to grab it. So my question is, is the F model the last one, and therefore 1992 was the last year these were made? Does anyone else have the KR-562F model?

mikehaugen · Oct 24, 2014

Does anyone know of any other company that made boxes in this configuration? I have a friend that has one he got from a garage sale for like $100. It has no markings on it, but I told him it looks like an old snap-on but I don't know for sure. I think it was a helluva deal either way.

JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN · Oct 24, 2014

I'm so envious of all your Taco Boxes. I've been on the hunt for one, I think they are the coolest box ever

sk farmer · Oct 24, 2014

mikehaugen said:
Does anyone know of any other company that made boxes in this configuration? I have a friend that has one he got from a garage sale for like $100. It has no markings on it, but I told him it looks like an old snap-on but I don't know for sure. I think it was a helluva deal either way.

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zkling · Oct 24, 2014

mikehaugen said:
Does anyone know of any other company that made boxes in this configuration? I have a friend that has one he got from a garage sale for like $100. It has no markings on it, but I told him it looks like an old snap-on but I don't know for sure. I think it was a helluva deal either way.

MBC (people that made snap on boxes) made one I think. Got any pics handy? It should be stamped somewhere on the box. Kennedy had a version but it's quite a bit different in build style.

jewelerjake said:
Hi all. my first real post here at GJ. I picked up this taco a couple of years ago and will never be without it. great design. I run a 1 man production design and repair jewelry store and this box is the center of my shop. I added the side box later for my engraving balls. 1979

Slick setup. Nice an cozy little bench. :thumbup:

Lbcwanabe · Oct 24, 2014

got me thinking i could use one in the office. My boss wuld flip his lid :-O

bowtiepro3 · Oct 25, 2014

Here's one for sale in my area $850. And it's yellow!

bowtiepro3 · Oct 25, 2014

Opps here's pics

bowtiepro3 · Oct 25, 2014

Damn phone!

Snap_cap · Oct 25, 2014

jewelerjake said:
Hi all. my first real post here at GJ. I picked up this taco a couple of years ago and will never be without it. great design. I run a 1 man production design and repair jewelry store and this box is the center of my shop. I added the side box later for my engraving balls. 1979

Is that a Mettler scale? :drool:

Lookin4'67Galaxieconv · Oct 25, 2014

bowtiepro3 said:
Here's one for sale in my area $850. And it's yellow!

Hopefully someone buys it and paints over that horrible yellow. :eyecrazy:

Gelo · Dec 8, 2014

Does anyone know how much these taco carts originally cost brand new? just curious...

unashamedlaborer · Feb 14, 2015

Got another one!

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