My 1940s Snap On Toolbox

[Niagara_Falls_Pete]

This was my dad's box. He had a short stint as a mechanic after coming back from Tinian when WW2 ended. It spent the next 40 years in his basement workshop until he passed away. It has been in my basement for the last 25 years, holding the tools that built my 2 son's cribs, bicycles, cars, you get the picture. The label-maker tells the tale.
I was always curious of the ship on the cover. I can't find any dates or model stamps on it. But I know he got out of the service in 1943 and worked as a milkman since 1952. So in between there somewhere. Any ideas? I would enjoy hearing them....Pete

 

[48548]

Nice looking box and I bet a lot of good times as well.

 

[snapmom]

40s looks about right. nice box.

 

[Stevedore]

Nice old toolbox. My father had a similar one that I believe my sister has now.

The ship looks sort of like a 50's Plymouth emblem?

 

[Stuart in MN]

I agree, the ship is part of the emblem off a Plymouth.

 

[Niagara_Falls_Pete]

Wow. You car guys know your stuff. I always thought it was some old snap on Logo. Thanks for the info. 73...Pete

 

[Builder302]

Nice tool box, with a great story to go with it.

 

[Tim Cowan]

I got a SO 4 drawer roller cab about that model.......Keep as is and don't do anything withit than save it and keep it waxed; it's a keeper.....TIM

 

[Packard V8]

I've got the same box, albiet not in as good condition and without the family history. Still a good general purpose box. Hang on to it.

jack vines