Barn find. Who knows what
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Legion Prime
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Aviation engine tool kit, WWII I'd imagine. Is it empty? If any of the tools are still in it that's cool as hell! Even if not that could probably still make an awesome tool chest.
Legion Prime
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Damn, if you've got a wife that would appreciate it as anything other than 'that old thing he found in the barn' that's even cooler!
3baygarage
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Pretty cool find. It would be a nice addition to Snapmom’s thread.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=370395
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=370395
OK, the combination of Packard and Rolls-Royce on the plate is very interesting.
During WWII, Packard made a version of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (which powered the Spitfire). See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packard_V-1650_Merlin
Also check out the thread linked above which appeared when I was typing this.
(I've no idea if this is what your chest was for, you could try researching the number on the plate, or track down an expert).
So there is the possibility that your chest has some important history associated with it. It's also probably quite rare. I would recommend trying to find out more, in case it is valuable. (And don't modify or refurb it until you know it's not).
During WWII, Packard made a version of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (which powered the Spitfire). See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packard_V-1650_Merlin
Also check out the thread linked above which appeared when I was typing this.
(I've no idea if this is what your chest was for, you could try researching the number on the plate, or track down an expert).
So there is the possibility that your chest has some important history associated with it. It's also probably quite rare. I would recommend trying to find out more, in case it is valuable. (And don't modify or refurb it until you know it's not).
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ddawg16
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Jhoff.....hold off doing anything.
My BIL is into WWII aircraft....he might know something
My BIL is into WWII aircraft....he might know something
What else is in the barn? that's a great find.
cvairwerks
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Back shop tool box for a Merlin engine. Don't turn it into a jewelry box. In nearly 40 years of playing with warbirds, it's first one I've ever seen.
Downwindtracker 2
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The P-51 used the Merlin as well.
Could you post some pics of the drawers open?
fartymarty
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There is probably a museum somewhere with a Packard V-1650 Merlin on display that would like to have that box for either some money or if donated perhaps a small plaque with your name on it.
Miss the Pontiacs
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Nice find.
Cleaned up that is one tool box that my wife would actually allow inside the house.
Cleaned up that is one tool box that my wife would actually allow inside the house.
RedF
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That is very cool! Are the drawers shadowed for tools?
shteii01
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Clean up. Some wood oil to bring out the grain...
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ddawg16
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Packard was building the RR Merlin here in the US.
The box is not exactly a 'museum' piece. But it is neat.
If you want sell it, my BIL would most likely give it to one of his good customers who have a couple of P51's.
The box is not exactly a 'museum' piece. But it is neat.
If you want sell it, my BIL would most likely give it to one of his good customers who have a couple of P51's.
TMcCay
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That is such a cool find! I would probably keep it and make room for it if were me.