Don't think I can get my grandads roll cab

[texchappy]

I posted a couple of weeks ago about inheriting my granddad's Williams roll cab toolbox from the '60's. I'm back and we've rented a trailer for it and other things. However, I'm not sure we can load it! I'm disabled so that leaves my wife and young son to do it. Hope to figure it out but I've decided to be open to offers on it while we run our estate sale. Anybody in DFW area

 

[cgrutt]

That's too bad. Is weight the issue? Can you take the tools out of it before loading it on trailer?

 

[texchappy]

That's too bad. Is weight the issue? Can you take the tools out of it before loading it on trailer?

Weight and bulk. Tools are out but it's old and well made.

 

[KM223]

I wish I lived somewhere near you. I'd swing by and help you for sure! Maybe this post can serve as a "call out" for any GJ members willing to give a hand. Good luck!

 

[Dirtydan69]

Call a flatbed towing service. They are used to moving big boxes all the time. If you call one and he doesn't know just move on to the next.

 

[texchappy]

Had a hard time finding service at any services

 

[gdocktor3]

Take trailer off vehicle, chock tires really well, hook tow strap or chain to tool box and use vehicle to pull box up on trailer.

 

[crewchief888]

run a couple straps around the box, and use a come-along to winch it up on the trailer.

 

[texchappy]

It's a closed trailer so I don't think I can use the truck to get it up. Come-along is a good idea but I'm going to have to find one.

 

[jakemac]

Wait for a couple of big strapping guys (or gals) to show up to your sale and tell them you'll give them a discount if they help you load the boxes.

When you get home, offer the neighborhood teens some cash to help offload.

 

[hoston23]

PM set

 

[-Brent-]

I'd hire a couple day laborers or better yet put the word out to friends that you'll pay them for their help.

 

[texchappy]

Wait for a couple of big strapping guys (or gals) to show up to your sale and tell them you'll give them a discount if they help you load the boxes.

When you get home, offer the neighborhood teens some cash to help offload.

I'll keep an eye out but most folks so far have been elderly coming by.

 

[Coach James]

I used a roll back service to move my gun safe twice. 1,000+ pounds done easily and safe. Cost me $100 each time.

Coach

 

[2oolhound]

I've often pulled the drawers right out still full of tools and just deal with the empty cabinet.

 

[anndel]

Can you remove the drawers?

 

[texchappy]

I'll have to check on the drawers. That would make it so much easier.

BTW here's the original thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=351927

ETA: maybe I'm just brain dead but I can't see where the drawers could come out. Looks like the ends of the runners are riveted to the drawers.

 

[Cope]

Member Bellaire Road lives in Fort Worth.

 

[jd_1138]

If you remove all the tools and the drawers that would make it much, much easier. Then use a come-a-long to get it on the trailer (assuming it has a ramp). Definitely want to use physics to load it -- and not grunt force.

If you need a toolbox, I'd definitely try to keep it because you won't get much for it if you sell it. And the money you do get for it won't be able to buy another box of the same caliber.

 

[cgrutt]

That looks like an old Snap On box wouldn't be surprised if it was made by same company. I have several of them, they are not too bad to move, esp. if empty. You can also lay it down and slide it on it's back if it makes it easier for you. If it has same slides as the Snap on box, you need to insert a couple of "tools" to get the retention clip past the catch on the drawer to remove it. The "tools" look like a couple of flat metal strips about 6-8" long and about 3/8" wide. They slide in between the drawer and drawer slide with the drawer open about 3" or so. Keep the tools in place and pull the drawer right out. If they aren't in the box you can use a couple of hacksaw blades in a pinch. Good luck with it. Hope it works out for you.

 

[texchappy]

We had a neighbor say that if we need it he can lift it on with his front loader.

 

[cgrutt]

BTW, you can also lay it down on a moving blanket and drag it up onto trailer if that makes it easier. Those boxes really aren't that heavy I'm sure if you can find a few volunteers they wouldn't have any problem with it. I wish I was close I'd definitely help but I'm in NY.

 

[texchappy]

That looks like an old Snap On box wouldn't be surprised if it was made by same company. I have several of them, they are not too bad to move, esp. if empty. You can also lay it down and slide it on it's back if it makes it easier for you. If it has same slides as the Snap on box, you need to insert a couple of "tools" to get the retention clip past the catch on the drawer to remove it. The "tools" look like a couple of flat metal strips about 6-8" long and about 3/8" wide. They slide in between the drawer and drawer slide with the drawer open about 3" or so. Keep the tools in place and pull the drawer right out. If they aren't in the box you can use a couple of hacksaw blades in a pinch. Good luck with it. Hope it works out for you.

Good to know about the special tools and hacksaw blades. I'll look for it.

 

[rhandwor]

I would check if they is an area day labor people hang out for jobs. You could hire someone to help you.

 

[cgrutt]

Here's a quick video on getting the drawers out with a hacksaw blade. Note that the box on video has clip riveted onto the slide. The older boxes had a separate clip that pushed in from the front. They both do the same thing and drawers come out the same way. Good luck.

 

[yhprum]

I was moving house in Arizona, and had to relocate a mill/drill.
My wife had this idea. We went to a local place where the the landscapers eat, there were several trucks there.
Went in and asked them if they were interested in a quick job, we had about eight guys pick it up, put it on thier trailer and deliver to the new location.

 

[texchappy]

@cgrutt found tools like what you described. First go and it didn't release but I'll try some more in the morning.

 

[texchappy]

Could only get a couple of the drawers out. It's in rougher shape than I thought and needs restoring.