Plomb tool chest

[jabberwoki]

Scored this today for $125 don`t know it red is the original color?

 

[Bull]

That is going to make some folks drool. It is maybe the third or so Plomb cart I have seen. Wicked good score!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Never saw one of those before.

 

[Dale B]

Yup , first Plomb Box for me too !! I did see a tool tray last week , but it was from a hand box....

 

[mkdive]

Damn!!!! I have been looking high and low for one of those for this:

Care to sell it?

 

[jabberwoki]

Ha now it`s my turn to tease you!!! Remember the p&c plomb proto keys!!!

 

[mkdive]

All in good fun. That's one damn fine box! On a serious note isnt that the top that can stack on the tool mobile cart? I have never saw a picture of both together.

As far as the keys....Im not a P&C collector....just seeing if you were actually interested in it. Its just taking up space in my key box.

 

[jabberwoki]

I don`t know i`ll get more pickys when i pick it up at the portland swap and post em up

 

[air]

I want a Plomb box so bad! Lucky *******

 

[jwitt]

Very cool. It dosn't look like the ones in the 1936, 1946 Plomb or the 49 Proto catalogs. Maybe military? I like it!

 

[jabberwoki]

I want a Plomb box so bad! Lucky *******

Not as lucky as the bloke im giving it to!!

 

[mkdive]

Not as lucky as the bloke im giving it to!!

now your killing me!!!

 

[SPARTY86]

plomb tool chest available in detroit area. What is the value of a piece like this?

thanks

 

[Bolster]

Oh man. This thread makes my salivary glands hurt.

 

[Even 11]

plomb tool chest available in detroit area.

thanks

Wish I was in Detroit! I can't believe those words just came through my mind!! This board causes some weird thoughts...

-Dane

 

[davesnothere]

You ****!

 

[mkdive]

Nice tool mobile....even has the piston rack....really clean paint on it (wish mine was that good).

 

[oldjacks]

Scored this today for $125 don`t know it red is the original color?

Can't really tell but yours looks to be the very rare LARGE top box. Plomb top boxes were made in 3 different sizes. The large boxes I have seen have had a sort of a green textured finish on them so I would suppose yours to be repainted.

 

[TDITS]

you all did see the one that just sold on ebay right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/PLOMB-vintage-T...660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f981f364

 

[JohnFreeman]

YOU ****!

(fantastic box)

 

[TDITS]

Looks like it is on ebay now

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Plomb-Tool...002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c4634eea

 

[jabberwoki]

more photos dimensions are 24 tall 26 wide and 20 deep. My mate was speechless when i unveiled it!!

 

[mkdive]

Looks like it is on ebay now

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Plomb-Tool...002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c4634eea

on my watch list now....I have been interested on what the value of a tool mobile is.

 

[mkdive]

Yep, wonder how much last minute sniping there will be?

I figured it would be higher than it is right now?!

 

[eyeboltman]

more photos dimensions are 24 tall 26 wide and 20 deep. My mate was speechless when i unveiled it!!

speechless because its red ! Best to cut your losses and sell it to me Then go pick up a nice new John Deere GREEN tool box.

 

[Even 11]

So was it someone on here who won it?

-Dane

 

[hguerrero]

somebody really wanted that box...

 

[mkdive]

Wasnt me....I have a Tool Mobile....wife would kill me if I picked up another. Besides I'm rebuilding a crashed RC heli, and have another half built. I switched spending $$$ on tools this month to heli parts.

 

[tinker39]

I just bought a bottom roller and came on here to find some pics so I could fab a lock strap. I had no idea how rare it was. Can anybody help me out with the top chest? No markings at all, but it came with the roller.

 

[Bull]

I just bought a bottom roller and came on here to find some pics so I could fab a lock strap. I had no idea how rare it was. Can anybody help me out with the top chest? No markings at all, but it came with the roller.

This fellow hasn't been on since September, which is too bad. Looks like he has the same box I do, and his is allowing me to see that white stripes seem to be part of the original scheme.

I wonder if he ever got the locking bar squared away?

 

[CRTDI]

Man....this Plomb stuff is crazy!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1934-3...&otn=2&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=5122997412699098846

 

[Plombob]

Jabber - you merit a a first-class "you ****"! I've never seen one of those. For God's sake get it out of the rain!

Those fleabay prices are astronomical. Even if that last box is in "original" condition, it ain't worth $1200.

 

[Plombob]

This fellow hasn't been on since September, which is too bad. Looks like he has the same box I do, and his is allowing me to see that white stripes seem to be part of the original scheme.

I wonder if he ever got the locking bar squared away?

The stripes are original.

I feel so left out. I'm the Plomb guy and I don't have a roller cab or top box. Never had an opportunity to get one.

 

[runsub5]

The stripes are original.

I feel so left out. I'm the Plomb guy and I don't have a roller cab or top box. Never had an opportunity to get one.

I am new to this forum. I have a late 1940's (approximately), Plomb bench top tool chest. It is a very dark red color and was purchased by my father who was a Ford mechanic after the war. Anyone know what year this model would have been available?

David

 

[runsub5]

Welcome David! Let me be the first to say... post some pictures!!!

There are a few Plomb catalogs available online. You may want to see if you can spot yours.

Check here:
http://bartlettstreet.com/toolcatalogs/

Thanks for the welcome and for the info. I will post a picture within the next week. I am cleaning out my father's garage which is quite some distance from me. Probably not interested in selling it as it has some sentimental value.

 

[runsub5]

I believe the model I have is the Master Tool Chest #9998 in Chinese red. Thanks again for the link. it's a great resource.

David

 

[runsub5]

Nice! Do you have any Plomb tools from your father?
I have six Plomb wrenches that belonged to my wife's father which was the start of my collection. I can certainly understand the sentimental value you place on that box.

I did not see any plomb tools, mostly Snap-On, Proto and Craftsman. Next week I'll be going through it to determine what is there. Most of the older tools have seen extensive use and are worn, such as Snap-On sockets from the early 50's.

David

 

[GRX]

Nice! Do you have any Plomb tools from your father?
I have six Plomb wrenches that belonged to my wife's father which was the start of my collection. I can certainly understand the sentimental value you place on that box.

Good hearing you are enjoying the tools from your fore-bearers. Have you seen my collection handed down to me in the Plomb thread?

www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135342

 

[bdmf]

Hello, hello,

I just came upon this yesterday. It's about 18" long and the blade is 1 1/8" wide. Can't find any info on it anywhere, but the "O" is circular.... Anybody know how much it's worth?

 

[GRX]

Nice piece. You'll get more eyes posting in the Plomb picture thread linked in my post above.