My $550 SO box

[ianguilly]

Browsing craigslist, and oh no came across a deal guy 5 miles from me had a KR 550B and 555 combo for sale, text him and ask if he'll go $500 he said $550 is his bottom dollar, told him deal. So I check the box out tonight, and man this thing is a monster! It's 32"x65"x21". Picking it up tomorrow when my dad gets his truck, and this will be our new home box replacing hic Kennedy, and craftsman combo. More pics to come. Did I do good guys?

 

[joedodge]

So jealous you **** I've wanted one of those since I became a tech.......congrats man that's a great deal enjoy it

 

[ken w.]

You = Major suckage.

 

[crewchief888]

i'd say ya did good !

i bought my 1st set brand new in '86




BTW those boxes are surprizing heavy,
dont drop the top on yer fingers, it really hurts

 

[CNGsaves]

Big time YOU **** on those beauties!!

Would love to have them at that price. Closest thing I've seen is smaller pair of blue SO boxes for $600 that sold the same day around Xmas time.

 

[nine4gmc]

I felt the vacuum and had to check it out, major suckage in here!!!!

 

[chadster1]

Those boxes are heavy. You ****

 

[G-Ram]

wow, awesome deal!!

 

[Pro-Painter]

Congrats! Thats the same box I'm in the process of restoring right now. Except mine is a KR555 9 drawer bottom with a 7 drawer side cabinet.

It is one of the coolest 80's snap on boxes. It is huge, compared to other boxes of smiler width.

 

[str8axle55]

Looks like it`s in nice shape, good work.

 

[Garage5.9]

Nah its a pos just ship it to me.for proper disposal hahaha nice score

 

[jeffmoss26]

Drool

 

[Inkncraig]

Great score

 

[Hammer1963]

Thumbs Up ! I'll have to start checking the Cinnci craiglist too, if they are giving away stuff like this

 

[shocksandstrutz]

Very nice....super jealous. I've been browsing clist for SO boxes.....all here are over retail....you ****

 

[RobertMo1988]

my father inlaw is about to sell the same top box to his friend for $500, id say you did damn good

 

[Rusty Musket]

You are going to love that box! Just be careful moving it. They are heavy. I am just about to put mine up for sale for about double that amount and I can't help but get misty eyed. That box will last a lifetime and them some.

Nice Score. You can still get slides and lock parts from SO if you need anything.

 

[ianguilly]

Thanks guys, I really like the 80s and 90s style boxes, and have been looking for a nice old school SO box for me to start a home collection.

 

[fordbroncodave]

they have a very large foot print. very well made and tough

 

[cgv69]

I saw that one on Craigslist. Seemed like a pretty good deal. Does it have ball bearing slides? Are you going to do anything about the bent drawers?

 

[ianguilly]

I saw that one on Craigslist. Seemed like a pretty good deal. Does it have ball bearing slides? Are you going to do anything about the bent drawers?

They are friction but they all are smooth, the drawers will be pounded a bit back to shape.

 

[AL`]

Great snag and I'll add another YOU ****!!!

 

[JMLoughrey]

My tool guy has this box in his storage that i was inquiring on.

Also comes with the side cabinet.

sadly, his price isnt quite in that $550 range.

 

[bacpacker]

I'll give you $600 for it just tohelp you out!

Very nice score.

 

[fatfillup]

You did quite well and will enjoy that box. Caution, tool box collecting can be addictive!!

 

[MN Falcon]

You did quite well and will enjoy that box. Caution, tool box collecting can be addictive!!

LOL my wife agrees that I have an addiction. I bought a KR537A about a month ago and now I am looking for a decent bottom to put under it.

 

[oilfieldtrash4]

I'd probably flip it for 1k and then see if you could talk someone out of a classic 78 for the 1k.
I have a kr555 and just bought some new slides for it. Anxious to see how smooth they open with new slides. The kr555 is a monster weight wise.

 

[ianguilly]

I'd probably flip it for 1k and then see if you could talk someone out of a classic 78 for the 1k.
I have a kr555 and just bought some new slides for it. Anxious to see how smooth they open with new slides. The kr555 is a monster weight wise.

I don't have the room for a classic 78, thats why I was looking for a nice single bay.

 

[MN Falcon]

Hey just a thought. is the kr555/kr655 a true 32" wide. My kr537a is actually 32-1/2" so I was wondering if the kr555/655 would be a good fit for the one I have. Thanks

 

[ianguilly]

Well she is home, and now I know where they get the model number, by weight! These damn things were still heavy even with 3 guys. Friday night I will work on gutting it inspecting and cleaning., more pictures when I get them. Till then enjoy this bad picture of me compare to the box.

 

[crewchief888]

Hey just a thought. is the kr555/kr655 a true 32" wide. My kr537a is actually 32-1/2" so I was wondering if the kr555/655 would be a good fit for the one I have. Thanks

closer to 35"-36" wide, and just under 6" tall with the top closed




looks like he's already posted a pic

 

[HaroRider]

Damn thing is beautiful.

 

[crewchief888]

Well she is home, and now I know where they get the model number, by weight! These damn things were still heavy even with 3 guys. Friday night I will work on gutting it inspecting and cleaning., more pictures when I get them. Till then enjoy this bad picture of me compare to the box.

be careful,
they have a tendency to multiply when left in a warm dark place

 

[CNGsaves]

Congrats young man on a great starter tool box.

Sounds like you have a great dad who is helping you get started out right. Be thankful for your helpful Dad and learn all you can from him!

 

[ianguilly]

Congrats young man on a great starter tool box.

Sounds like you have a great dad who is helping you get started out right. Be thankful for your helpful Dad and learn all you can from him!

He help got me started, but now I'm taking charge of the tools and telling him all the history and other things about tools that he never knew.

 

[havinnoj]

Dude stop playing with your new box and ship out my ratchet already.. Haha but seriously that box is sweet. Nice find!

 

[ianguilly]

Dude stop playing with your new box and ship out my ratchet already.. Haha but seriously that box is sweet. Nice find!

That ratchets been gone since yesterday so watch for it.

 

[zbadass28]

That's a great box for the money. Enjoy it!!

 

[MN Falcon]

closer to 35"-36" wide, and just under 6" tall with the top closed

Thanks I know I have read about these boxes a lot recently but the OP for this thread was the first time I saw a size listed. There is a guy local that has the KR655 for $600 the pict looks rusty and has some angle iron bolted onto it. So either of these boxes would work nice with my KR537, so I have other numbers to look for besides the KR557. Ultimately I hope to give this to my son as a starter if he ever goes to school.

 

[MN Falcon]

Well she is home, and now I know where they get the model number, by weight! These damn things were still heavy even with 3 guys. Friday night I will work on gutting it inspecting and cleaning., more pictures when I get them. Till then enjoy this bad picture of me compare to the box.

That is a really nice looking set, nice score!