Snap on vintage toolbox

[blackhawk-tech]

Hello friends,
I just purchased this vintage SO top toolbox for 100$ with all the tools included from a young lady.
I cannot find any marking of the model number to see if I can find some parts if I need them.
Can anybody help me identify it please? Also should I restore it or leave it as it is with its vintage charm?
Thanks
Andre

 

[blackhawk-tech]

Here are other pictures of the toolbox with some of the tools in it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks like a kr56, 1950 or so

 

[blackhawk-tech]

Looks like a kr56, 1950 or so

Thank you very much!!!
I will look into restoring it and finding some replacement parts for it when needed. Where would I find the part/model number on these boxes?

 

[Provincial]

It looks like the contents are from a machinist, less any measuring tools. Probably he used the box for drills, taps, tool bits, and that sort of thing, while keeping the measuring and layout tools in another box.

 

[thehorse13]

Late 40s/very early 50s KR56 that was treated to a less than stellar spray bomb. 100 bucks is a good price considering the Snap-On emblem is worth about that much.

 

[blackhawk-tech]

Late 40s/very early 50s KR56 that was treated to a less than stellar spray bomb.

I don't get the quote...

 

[Packard V8]

Thank you very much!!!
I will look into restoring it and finding some replacement parts for it when needed. Where would I find the part/model number on these boxes?

Those are good old user boxes, but a full restoration will take more time and effort than it will add value. There aren't any replacement parts available from Snap-on, but slides can usually be straightened and repaired at home.

jack vines

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Late 40s/very early 50s KR56 that was treated to a less than stellar spray bomb.

I don't get the quote...

Some spray painting with a rattle can without proper surface prep or masking

 

[RTM]

Number on my 70s version is on the back, bottom corner right as facing the back. Take a flashlight, low angle may make it a bit more obvious.

 

[snapmom]

Model numbers on boxes did not start until mid 50s

 

[buckspooker]

I just made a deal for this box. Look identical to yours. Just finished cleaning up the top chest. Took it apart and cleaned up with simple green. Then hit it with some rubbing compound and finished with some Turtle Wax. Its a big job.

Took the glides off and hit them with brake cleaner then simple green and a brush. Finished them up with some dry lube and reinstalled everything.

Getting started on the intermediate chest today.

The whole set belonged to the original owner's son. It was full of some great tools that I've also been cleaning up.

Finding some vintage Snap On tools inspired me to look through my Grandfather's tools that I inherited. Found some cool old stuff. Sockets, wrenches, ratchets from the 40's and 50's.

 

[Man of Many Vices]

Nice stack, Buckspooker. I'm glad you didn't go for the "full restoration." Looks great the way it is. Others will disagree, but the appearance of gentle use over 60 years always looks better than a "face lift and tummy tuck" type restoration that adds nothing to functionality.

 

[buckspooker]

Thanks. I plan on filling it back up with the tools that came out of it. Mostly vintage stuff. Some of it pretty cool.

 

[thehorse13]

Don’t knock the quick spray. That’s what I did to my 1958 Super Chest in order to stop rust and keep it functional. As it was it took two days. It wouldn’t have been worth the effort and time to me to do it right. Mine is a user, not a showpiece, and I’m not really one of those pretty boy mechanics who worships his tools. I like them, but don’t center my life around them.

I'm all for the spray bomb if done correctly.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

we are all guilty of it at some point

 

[bmwrd0]

Yeah, I picked up a KR377 that someone had spraybombed the front (and badge) black. I don't know why, but I gave it a quick shot of sunrise red to make it look half decent. I don't think anyone has noticed.