Kenedy box model decypher?

[MrPink]

So I have had this Kennedy Tool Box for at least 20yrs now, I got it from my now ex-father in law. I know it's one of their older boxes I have the lower and mid-boxes, I need a new lock set for the lower and would love to update the drawer slides if possible. The bottom chest is a 277-9187, and the mid-box is a 285-9102. Is there any way to tell what year these are, order new locks, drawer slides?

 

[RTM]

The 277 was around in 1985

you can poke thru the catalogs here

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

archive.org

 

[MrPink]

The 277 was around in 1985

you can poke thru the catalogs here

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

archive.org

In the 1979 catalog, it is there as well. So it is 85 and older, but not as far back as 1970. I am guessing 1979 for both the 277 and 285.

 

[msharley]

The 277 was around in 1985

you can poke thru the catalogs here

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

archive.org

Have the 5 Drawer Middle Box #285? (peepers ain't that good)...since..............forever!

Bought it used .........many years ago! Very well made!!

Thank you for posting that link!

 

[MrPink]

I did the inflation cost with regard to the 1985 price catalog that is there what would have cost 647.80 MSRP from Kennedy for the 277 & 285 combo, would be roughly $1678.51 in 2022.

 

[1982fxr]

Call kennedy

 

[isb cornbinder]

Kennedy machinist tool chest - tools - by owner - craigslist

Vintage Kennedy machinist tool chest, early style with leather handle, heavier built than the modern ones, slides and operation are mint. Very solid, you won't be dissapointed.

vancouver.craigslist.org

 

[MrPink]

Kennedy machinist tool chest - tools - by owner - craigslist

Vintage Kennedy machinist tool chest, early style with leather handle, heavier built than the modern ones, slides and operation are mint. Very solid, you won't be dissapointed.

vancouver.craigslist.org

unfortunatly i have no need for it. i need a top box with more depth to it

 

[isb cornbinder]

unfortunatly i have no need for it. i need a top box with more depth to it

Unfortunately, the toolbox is so far away and the asking price is a little too high, even for here.