Help Restoring SO Toolbox

[Tarpley]

I need to ask for some help please. I am going to attempt to restore this little SO tool box I found while working on some rental property. Does anyone know what the model number is for this box or where I can find it on the box? Also, I will need to locate the left side hinge which is broken and a handle for the front of the box. The box is not in bad shape, just some surface rust and a couple small dings. Hopefully if all goes well, I will have it sandblasted and ready for paint next week.

 

[snapmom]

The model number and date sould be on the back of the box. Snap on may have the parts. you can call customer service.

 

[Outlawmws]

I need to ask for some help please. I am going to attempt to restore this little SO tool box I found while working on some rental property. Does anyone know what the model number is for this box or where I can find it on the box? Also, I will need to locate the left side hinge which is broken and a handle for the front of the box. The box is not in bad shape, just some surface rust and a couple small dings. Hopefully if all goes well, I will have it sandblasted and ready for paint next week.
SNIPQUOTE]

Left hinge, or the articulated elbow lid support?

I'd be leery of sandblasting, as it would be easy to warp the flat panels. Some other milder media blasting perhaps.

 

[Tarpley]

I would say it's the articulated elbow lid support. In the third pic, I tried to take a picture of the right hand side one that is still intact.

 

[Tarpley]

Thanks Snapmom, I found the numbers on the lower left of the box. After a little paint stripper here is what I found:
KRA-53A
Snap-on Tools Corp
Kenosha Wisc 73
0857161
I will call Snap-on on Monday to see if I can purchase the parts.

 

[rlitman]

I'd be leery of sandblasting, as it would be easy to warp the flat panels. Some other milder media blasting perhaps.

Funny you mention that. I just bought the same model box on CL the other day (came with a 6 drawer Craftsman roller cab bottom, all for $32), in similar cosmetic condition (I've got the hinges, but the top drawer is missing the dividers).
The only difference I can see, is that yours has a small rectangular logo badge, and mine has the more current version (but cast in metal, unlike the similar looking plastic one on my newer boxes).

Anyway, the first thing I noticed about this box was just how heavy it was. It's got some of the thickest sheet I've seen in a toolbox. I've got Kennedy boxes in similar sizes, and while they have twice as many drawers, this is twice as heavy. I would think this would be like sandblasting a battleship.

 

[Toolhorder]

Looks like a cool project. Please take photos and post