Just bought a Snap On box...

[EasyE]

I think I got a good deal...? If shipping doesn't **** me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290638274151?item=290638274151&viewitem=&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_969

Its listed as a KR but it looks like a KRL, or did they not have those back in 97'?
Good deal or no?

 

[RobertMo1988]

I would say it seems like a pretty good deal!!

 

[canuckian]

Looks like a KRL 761 to me. If it's as clean as it looks I'd say you did well.

Good luck on the shipping!

 

[TheFarmer]

Good deal.

 

[EasyE]

Sweet, I just need a top for it now. Any good ideas for something inexpensive?
I'll be sure to take some pics when I get it in.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Looks like a steal to me.

 

[Outlawmws]

Check with a moving company for moving it "padded van" which means they pad the box and strap it in. I have found they are far more careful than a typical trucking company.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Good price and cool color.

 

[metalhead212121]

looks like a good deal to me. Are you the same "EasyE" that posts on v6z24.com??

Dan

 

[NJHandyGuy]

for shippiong use freightcenter.com Flat $400 anywhere in the lower 48

 

[BFBOB]

Go get it yourself if at all possible. Even if it costs a little more (time+money) it could be well worth it!

 

[JASTECH]

Nice box! I need one of them 72" long big ones for all my tools, they either cost too much or it pick-up only and that leaves me out. Again, good job it looks nice. I would be up all night loading it in my mind, lol

 

[route246]

Nice. Nice. Very Nice.

 

[GBNZ]

Seems cheap enough

 

[diesel research]

Sweet, I just need a top for it now. Any good ideas for something inexpensive?
I'll be sure to take some pics when I get it in.

What do you want "on top"?
A work surface?
A hutch?
A full size top chest?
A partial chest inside a hutch?
Some other combination?

Painted? metal? Wood? rubber?

There is a lot of things that could go on top. If you are going for a full width chest, your best bet is to stick with the oem unless you can paint.

 

[countryroad82]

That is a sweet box, love the color!!! For that price I would have snatched that up!!

 

[Camtwo69]

sweet deal -enjoy

 

[EasyE]

What do you want "on top"?
A work surface?
A hutch?
A full size top chest?
A partial chest inside a hutch?
Some other combination?

Painted? metal? Wood? rubber?

There is a lot of things that could go on top. If you are going for a full width chest, your best bet is to stick with the oem unless you can paint.

I really wanted a stainless top, but new they are a little expensive. I was wondering if anybody has made something to use as a top. I would think the easiest things would be to use wood. I was thinking using 2x6s or 8's? biscuit and glue together, sand smooth, stain and lacquer. What would I do for the edge though?

How are the normal tops held on?

 

[t100]

now you can tell people, it ***** to pay retail.

 

[Packard V8]

Nice box. Glad you're happy with your buy.

Go get it yourself if at all possible. Even if it costs a little more (time+money) it could be well worth it!

It depends. I just did an 1800-mile road trip to pick up three Packard V8s because the seller didn't want to crate them. If he'd put them on pallets and dropped them at a shipping dock, it would have cost me no more than $750.

The expenses for the four day trip were $750. But then, I played teamster and longshoreman for free. If one figures $20 an hour net wages, that's another $750, or a total of $1500 to pick up those engines.

On the plus side, I saw some pretty country, visited with the seller and a couple of old Sunbeam Tiger friends, so call that part of it a vacation.

jack vines

 

[Outlawmws]

I really wanted a stainless top, but new they are a little expensive. I was wondering if anybody has made something to use as a top. I would think the easiest things would be to use wood. I was thinking using 2x6s or 8's? biscuit and glue together, sand smooth, stain and lacquer. What would I do for the edge though?

How are the normal tops held on?

It is VERY difficult to get a flat top fro 2X lumber unless you have access to wood that is not warped and both a planer and a joiner to get it squared up.

I'd get some oak faced 3/4" ply, back that up with 3/4 Pine Ply, and edge it with oak 1X if you are looking for a fancy finish.

If you plan to beat it hard, do the same with pine ply and top it with Masonite, and edge it with oak or other hardwood for durability. (Pine *****)

Another option might be an Ikea butcher block top re-purposed...

 

[Davefr]

Go get it yourself if at all possible. Even if it costs a little more (time+money) it could be well worth it!

^^^What he said.

Shipping companies can damage, dent or scratch up your new box. A KRL761 is easy to move. All you need is the U haul 6X9 trailer with ramp, some 2" ratchet straps and padding material.

 

[EasyE]

It is VERY difficult to get a flat top fro 2X lumber unless you have access to wood that is not warped and both a planer and a joiner to get it squared up.

I'd get some oak faced 3/4" ply, back that up with 3/4 Pine Ply, and edge it with oak 1X if you are looking for a fancy finish.

If you plan to beat it hard, do the same with pine ply and top it with Masonite, and edge it with oak or other hardwood for durability. (Pine *****)

Another option might be an Ikea butcher block top re-purposed...

Those are some good ideas, I do have access to a planer though and I would like the look of multiple seams on the top. I don't plan to pound on it as I have a work table right next to where my box goes. Just a top to set tools, new parts, paperwork, etc on.

As for shipping I think I can get it here (Louisiana) for around $300 which is probably more than twice as cheap as me picking it up. (Ohio to Louisiana) At work we get a decent discount with old dominion freight line so I think I will use them. I had some words with the seller on packaging and I will insure this badboy for $1300 incase a fork gets stabbed through it. Im asking the seller to send pictures of the packing job for me to inspect before it goes on the truck, so hopefully that will prevent some trauma.