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Craftsman 6500 Toolbox Restoration.

tarheelsfan873

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Here is a link to the Sears Craftsman Hand Tools Catalog from 1964 that lists the box for sale (Page 51): http://www.blackburntools.com/articles/rose-tools-catalog-archives/sears/pdfs/sears-craftsman-1964-hand.pdf

Original Price: $7.99

Original Advertisement:
"Craftsman Mechanic's Tool Box

Stands punishing wear. In lab tests it was weighted with 100 lbs., lifted and set down 40,000 times...with no damage! Sides, top, bottom are thick, 22-gauge steel.

Sturdy, full-length piano hinge. One-piece catches won't pull apart in use. Watershed lip keeps tools dry. Plastisol coated handle...comfortable grip, resists rust. Partioned tote tray has a tubular-steel handle. 20 x 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Gray, baked-enamel finish. Hasp, padlock eye.
99 M 6512C-Shipping weight 13 pounds...........$7.99

Same as above, but 18 x 8 x 9 in. No tray partition.
99 M 6500C-Shipping weight 12 pounds...........$6.79

As above, but 17 x 7 x 7 1/2 inches. Has combination drawbolt and padlock eye.
9 M 65013-Shipping weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.............$5.19"

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lieutenant

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Tarheelsfan, thanks for the info. I'm restoring what I just learned is a 6514 and a 6500. That will help when I order parts tomorrow from Waterloo.
 
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