S-K Tool Box Restoration

[bonneyman]

I'm putting together a small tool kit for my niece to keep in her car. Went looking for a tool box to carry the items. Didn't want a plastic tote, or a regular metal box because it would be too big.
Finally stumbled upon this older S-K box that had been abused. I had some metallic green paint from a previous project that I thought would approximate the original S-K green. I think it will suit my niece's needs fine.
Some before and after shots:

 

[dan76]

Nice.....

However I prefer a canvas bag for vehicle tool toting. A metal box tends to move around thereby scratching the trunk area.

 

[CouchSpring]

looks great!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Very nice. The S-K tag makes the box!

 

[Slip_Kid]

Nice job.....................cleaned up very well.

 

[JohnFreeman]

Isn't it great to take old abused stuff and make it serviceable?

If toolboxes could smile yours certainly would.

John

 

[Tracy & Diane]

Very Nice Job. Your Niece should love it!

 

[Scout Driver]

Great job!

Scott

 

[tonydanzah]

wow that looks amazing

 

[poprockcrusher]

scratching the trunk ? maybe if the car is 40 years old
nowadays car's trunks are carpeted cocoons

 

[dolfans]

That is a great job you did on painting that toolbox. I would have thought a green toolbox would not look good but i am wrong. Are you getting her tools also or advising her what she needs?

 

[whelenfan]

Great job! I love the metallic color, it looks like it belongs on that little box.

 

[Mickey O]

Nice job, the color looks real good. Next time you see one of those environmentalist protesters whack them with it to show your solidarity.

 

[old salvage]

Whoooa ! That looks great.

 

[bonneyman]

That is a great job you did on painting that toolbox. I would have thought a green toolbox would not look good but i am wrong. Are you getting her tools also or advising her what she needs?

I'm throwing together a set from spares of American vintage stuff I have. A Craftsman socket set, Bonney ratchet, Klien crescent wrench, P&C pliers, 4-in-1 screwdriver, Petersen Vise-Grips, hammer, flashlight. Plus a roll of duct tape - you can fix ALOT of things with duct tape!

 

[bonneyman]

Very nice. The S-K tag makes the box!

That's what caught my eye. My personal S-K set has Franklin Park (?) on it. That's from 1980. So, they must have moved their HQ from Chicago before then. That makes the box at least 30 years old - I was glad to save it from the rust pile.
Anybody know when S-K did their move?

 

[HeyPresto]

Hi, saw your post 'looking to buy Par-X tools'.
I may have a few odds if you're interested.
Also I'm looking for Par-X 8" Flat screwdriver UDS108 and a no.3 Phillips UDP163
Can you help?
Thanks

 

[Bull]

How long did the whole job take you?

Did you go to bare metal, or just clean, scuff, and paint?

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

How long did the whole job take you?

Did you go to bare metal, or just clean, scuff, and paint?

I am also wondering what everyone finds as the best method of stripping? Wire wheel, sponge disc pads (don't know proper name), 3m pads, etc? What about around slides? (fixed)

 

[arkangel06]

Nice box! Turned out great.

 

[bonneyman]

How long did the whole job take you?

Did you go to bare metal, or just clean, scuff, and paint?

Total time was the better part of an afternoon - probably 3 hours. Straightening out the box, removing and cleaning the chrome, making and installing the lock tab + clean, scuff, and shaker can. I wasn't going for perfection, but, didn't want it to be a cheapie job, either.