Kr500 repair

[Oldtuleguy]

I have started some refurbishing on my kr500. Not really a full blown resto as I intend to use it in my garage. Here are some pics of my progress. Basically welded some cracks, Pounded out som dents and skim coated some of the repairs.

 

[tin medic]

Looking good. When you're finished I will send you mine to repair.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I will fix it, but you may not get it back!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Any pics of the whole box?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

There will be more. Work got cut a little short yesterday. Here is a pic as it came

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I've never seen one of these in the wild. Curious to watch your progress.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

First one I have come across. I bought it for I think 260$ from some girl selling off her dad's stuff. Has a crazy lock mechanism I have yet to figure out.

 

[FJ 432]

Good luck with your repair. I think they're a really cool box and if I run across one I would love to restore it.

 

[rsanter]

I've never seen one of these in the wild. Curious to watch your progress.

There is one local to me for sale. It has been for sale for more than two years.
It is well worn but the owner thinks it isn’t still worth $5000

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. I will let you have mine for 4000!

 

[rsanter]

What is the realistic value for these? I think they are cool and would not mind having one but I was thinking more of the $400 catagory.
What do you all say on that

 

[bill300d]

What is the realistic value for these? I think they are cool and would not mind having one but I was thinking more of the $400 catagory.
What do you all say on that

I have seen them go $2000 for very nice condition w/ mid box to $400 for one spray bombed gray to hide the faults no mid box.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Well I reckon I did ok. She was asking 450 but had to sell fast as she was moving.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Well I reckon I did ok. She was asking 450 but had to sell fast as she was moving.

Based on how rare they are and apparent condition of yours, you did awesome!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Well let's just say I would have gone higher if she had held out!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Did a test spray on the lid today

 

[pgilmore7]

Looks good, what kind of paint are you using. I got some paint from Snap-on for my boxes I’m redoing but they only sell it in rattle can. I used part of one can and let it sit, then I used the rest of the can and the paint didn’t lay down too good.


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[Oldtuleguy]

That test spot is rustoleum red. The color seems pretty close

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That test spot is rustoleum red. The color seems pretty close

Sunrise red? That's a close match.

 

[justinmc]

Very cool... I have always loved that box for some reason. I think it might be the "mid century" look it has. Unique and modular. I have yet to see one in the wild either.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Snap on called it a "modern box of convenience" in their add

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Made a little more progress today. The rustoleum red seems to be doing the job. I've done two test panels and am happy with both.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Finished upper chest today, just need to get a key made !

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

That sure turned out nice Oldtuleguy. I really like that style of SO box and it looks great in fresh paint. ed.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks. Now i have to tackle the roller!

 

[Shelbylex]

Looking great! Looking forward to see complete set repainted!!!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Top took like 4 days, spread out over a month

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Finally put the roller together and threw some tools in there.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Very nice OTG. I wish I still had painting weather here!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

It was my new years resolution. Weather here is warm enough to paint in the afternoon. Those roller drawers were a greasy mess, so I have been procrastinating.

 

[ChefRex]

Wolf whistle!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Looks great!

 

[Shelbylex]

Looks great, Oldtuleguy. May be modern boxes can handle more, but the style of old ones puts them at another level. Fantastic job!
I never saw how this set looks from inside - very interesting to see! What does the left upper
Compartment look like?
Please post more pictures as you feel the box top to bottom.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Upper left top does not open, just a little work top. That drawer goes all the way up.

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you, Oldtuleguy!
This is one of the most unique and interesting boxes SO ever made. You did a great job giving it a second life. I envy your skills!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks guys nice to finally finish this one.