ive been looking around on cl for a couple of days and everyone in my area seems to think 2000-2300 is the going rate for these boxes. that is right in line with what it will cost me new through the tool program. i will obviously keep looking, i really like the idea of saving 1000 lol.
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ive been looking around on cl for a couple of days and everyone in my area seems to think 2000-2300 is the going rate for these boxes. that is right in line with what it will cost me new through the tool program. i will obviously keep looking, i really like the idea of saving 1000 lol.
My one datapoint...bought a Matco 6525 with my student discount ($2200ish) in 2003. Upgraded this summer to a 6s 28" deep during the free hutch upgrade time and got $4500 trade-in
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DieselRiver
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Holy vise grips!! What do you use that many for?
Exceller8
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Well... to tell the truth I just buy the American made Vise-Grips when I see them at a fair price and I went a little overboard.
At least I now have a lifetime supply! 
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DieselRiver
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I only see about 30 pair, whats the big deal?
Just wondering lol, a Snap On 3 piece set of Vise grips is all i could imagine i would need.
Outlawmws
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If you do much fabrication they get used a LOT, especially if you have something complicated to setup and stage for welding and the like.
johnnybentwrench
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Incorrect guess
Cases, heads, gearboxes, final drives,...
GEEZ Thats a lot of vintage airheads there. Hi. from Los Angeles, CA
rancherbill
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Maybe yes, maybe no.At least I now have a lifetime supply!
You are probably good unless you live to 250 years old.
GTA Matt
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One can never have too many vise grips!
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Well... to tell the truth I just buy the American made Vise-Grips when I see them at a fair price and I went a little overboard.
Sooo.....Your the reason for the USA vice grip shortage !!
Outlawmws
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No, he has plenty of "partners in crime" on GJ! 
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that's only 30 pairs....looks like a lot laid out. lol....58 I just counted. need to get some more.
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ClrkLndeKmt'su
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Picked up a new box for the work truck last night. I need to build a base for it so I can lift it with a forklift or hoist, and bolt it into the truck.
I like! Is it going in a service truck?
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Basically went down to HD and bought a floor mat, kind of looks like one used in a bar. Then just cut a strip or two from it. This:
Then 1/2 drives fit perfect, 3/8 fit ok, 1/4 need to cut a little groove to fit.
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Picked up a new box for the work truck last night. I need to build a base for it so I can lift it with a forklift or hoist, and bolt it into the truck.
I lift mine with a hoist or a cherry picker by the handles. I run a lift sling threw the and handles. Works like a charm.
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Basically went down to HD and bought a floor mat, kind of looks like one used in a bar. Then just cut a strip or two from it. This:
Then 1/2 drives fit perfect, 3/8 fit ok, 1/4 need to cut a little groove to fit.
Wow thanks! thats a great idea
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^^^^^^^^^^ Sweet set up did it sell? I saw this on ebay a while back.
Thanks! Yep, it's already in the truck. I have angle iron bolted to the floor around it right now, not a great solution but it works okay for now.
I thought about lifting with a strap through the handles, but that gets tricky with a van. Fork slots under the bottom would be easier to handle, and give me a place to solidly bolt the box to the bed. Looks easy enough, the box has four nuts welded into the frame on the base that I can bolt it to.
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What's the deal with the epiq? The guy got it about 2 years ago and it's been on eBay for almost a year.
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dfreeman616
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that epiq is still starting at 55k on ebay. on my watch list, although i don't have the money for that set up.
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Yes that box is the one on ebay, Its really nice set up so I thought I would post it for good content.
There is also this one for sale as well, I would like to have this one.
This is also a monster,
There is also this one for sale as well, I would like to have this one.
This is also a monster,
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Yeah lifting forks inside a van can get sketchy. I've got some dents from loading steer axles in the back using straps, and 2 days ago harpoon'd the back cause I didn't know this truck was on the shop for bad brakes. Haha. Just dont turn yours into swiss cheese, I've drilled way too many holes in mine, and its only a 2013....
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To be honest, I looked at that setup on ebay.... Tool box is outstanding but I dont see 120K worth of goodies. 55K isnt unreasonable for a complete setup but no one gets into the trade spending that kinda money, and no ones drops 55K after they have been in the trade for some time instead they buy tools, a box and settle into there own stuff.
Only 2 reasons I see a guy listing this as a package is... 1 dont have to deal with listing individual items & 2 its makes the old lady happy thinking your actually trying to get rid of your **** but really in the back of your mind you know there is no chance someone will buy it lol
This looks terrible btw, of course the size is nice but the dropped back design of the hutch looks horrid and the 1/2 length vertical cabinets looks very out of place. If I am gunna spend 20k+ on a box... it wont look like that
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Lowridermig
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Very nice dunn1wrench.
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bodyguy16
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Wow that's awesome! !!!! Great looking box
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Content bump.
I like to work surface space but I would get old walking back and forth to get tools lol.
I like to work surface space but I would get old walking back and forth to get tools lol.
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