KRL722 Restoration

[CBassB]

I just started restoring a Snap On KRL722 box that was damaged. I will need to buy some drawer slides, out of pocket. Is Snap-On the only outlet for these? I know they were made by AccuRide at one point but the ones on this box are stamped Snap-On. I also looked at the slides on an older KRL box, and they would fit but it is obvious that they are from a different manufacturer.

If Snap-On is the only option, are there any kind souls out there who have some extra 21.5" slides kicking around?

I am also looking for some Lock 'N Roll latches, in any length, and some drawer trims. If any of you replaced the trim with a different color I would be interested to acquire the old trim.

Any help is welcome. Thanks a lot!

S

 

[hobby_guy]

SnapOn just sent me warranty slides for an older KRL box and a KR box. Accuride is I believe one of their main vendors for slides, but there probably have been others. I did add a bit of lubriplate grease to the ball bearings, installed and I should be good to go for another 25 years

 

[NFH2740]

Accuride is the vendor, but the slide are available through Snap On only.

 

[CBassB]

I understand that threads without pictures don’t get a lot of interest. So here are some.

I do also have a question about the Snap On stainless tops. The one I have got wet and the mdf inside swelled (hard to fight fire without water). Is the stainless glued to the mdf? I figured replacing the wood would be easy but I couldn’t get it apart. Any ideas?

 

[Mr. T]

I am truly impressed with your ambition.

 

[DHCrocks]

to get the MDF off the SS top how about soaking it in water for a couple of days. it should loosen up and then you might be able to take a scraper to whats left.

 

[CBassB]

This is the latest with the box. It is coming along. Doing this in my free time things don’t move very fast but it hasn’t been as much work as I thought it would be. Just have a couple more drawers to fix up.

I’m still looking for some drawer trim if someone decided to change colors. I’m open to any color that doesn’t clash too badly with the red. Please PM me if you have any.

I redid the side trim in stainless since the original was badly damaged.

 

[joel63]

You are doing one heck of a job! Very nice work. BEER!

 

[Wamsutta]

Is that the correct red? PPG Ditzler #73504 ?

 

[CBassB]

Is that the correct red? PPG Ditzler #73504 ?

No it is not. I don’t have a proper paint mixing setup, so it is a little darker. You have a trained eye.

And thanks @Joel63

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Wow, that's one heck of a job! I would've voted for Electric Orange though.

 

[don long]

That box sure looks different from the first picture
Nice work
How did you seperate the stainless tor from the mdf??

 

[1982fxr]

Holy ****, nice work!

 

[J.C.]

Very impressive work.

 

[Snappychip]

Well done.

 

[Mr_B]

nice job.
I done a rough 3 bay, turns out quite easy if panels and frame all pretty straight, drawers get boring quickly though lol .
from first pic I would never of guessed it was a red one lol
done well on stainless top .
drawer trim and job jobbed, perfect .

 

[BajaScout]

Looks great!

 

[mfraser]

Very nice !! Liking the red also !!

 

[454ragtop]

Is that the correct red? PPG Ditzler #73504 ?

I actually laughed out loud when I read this! What do you think this is, a matching number Corvette?

Awesome job, looks great! What did you end up doing with the top? Was anything warped from the fire?

 

[ChrisLS8]

I'm curious how the fire started. Was it in a burnt down shop or was he storing acetone soaked rags in it?

 

[Max]

The box looks great. Congrats on a good job and a nice box at the end.

Max

 

[CBassB]

I actually laughed out loud when I read this! What do you think this is, a matching number Corvette?



Awesome job, looks great! What did you end up doing with the top? Was anything warped from the fire?

I ended up prying the MDF out of the stainless top with some skinny L shape prybars. It’s like they glued the stainless to the MDF with some PL glue. It eventually popped with no damage to the stainless so I just cut new MDF to go inside.

The right side of the box has a little wave in it, I’ll call it “character”. Between the off color and a few other differences it is clear the box has a story. It will never be perfect. If someone notices I’ll just show them the original picture.

 

[CBassB]

I'm curious how the fire started. Was it in a burnt down shop or was he storing acetone soaked rags in it?

I wasn’t told the exact circumstances, but it sounds like the whole shop burned down.

 

[CBassB]

Hey guys, reviving my old thread here. I forgot to post an update. Here are some pictures. It will never be perfect, there is some warpage from the heat of the fire but it is fully functional and it was a fun project to restore it.


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[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Hey guys, reviving my old thread here. I forgot to post an update. Here are some pictures. It will never be perfect, there is some warpage from the heat of the fire but it is fully functional and it was a fun project to restore it.

Looks great, nice save!

 

[930dreamer]

Great work on the resto!

 

[Buckgnarly]

That's awesome!

 

[Shelbylex]

Great save, CBassB!!!

 

[madmanc]

fantastic box i just wish i had the space to have one the same , enjoy your project

 

[Bighead38]

Should keep a picture of the burnt box in the top drawer. Nice job.