Tool Box SCORE + How ancient is this MAC Box?!

[Social_Joe]

Tool storage issues solved. Excuse my mess, we moved cross country and I'm still working on getting my shop setup again which is actually why I got more cabinets.

Yesterday I acquired 3 Craftsman and 2 Mac toolchests. I did not plan on the Macs. They were a gift. I went from 2 boxes to 7, today. I also have a smaller Waterloo top/bottom. So I guess nine.

I now have the period correct gray/red bottom cabinet I've always wanted to go with the smaller top that's been in the family since new, a big top for my newer roller cab, a BIG 10 drawer top box that came PACKED full of very good vintage American tools, and this Mac set that is OLD. The Mac set was left behind in the shop his dad purchased in '93.

I spent $140 on the big top and my friend who gave me the Mac set took $125 off of what he owes me for a car he's buying from me to buy the new big top / old (silver) bottom. So $140 out of my pocket. I think the Mac may gets restored, I've never seen one like it.

Much cleaning is needed. I love the old silver and red Craftsman boxes.
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I'm trying to put a date on this Mac set. Best I can tell from the handles is early 50's. Does anyone have additional info on them?

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[thehorse13]

Once you post pictures, answers will arrive quickly.

 

[disston]

I've already got my answer but I don't know how to post it.

 

[Social_Joe]

I've already got my answer but I don't know how to post it.

One of my better scores for sure.

 

[disston]

You ****.

That is a terrific set up. Love all of those boxes. really wish I had something like those Mac Boxes. No idea of their age for you tho.

 

[twertsy]

I'd guess 50's on those MAC boxes.

 

[thehorse13]

The MAC boxes are the real score. You certainly ****.

Nail polish remover takes off spray paint without damaging the original finish. I can't tell if someone hit those MACs with spray paint but if they did, an investment of time and less than 10 dollars will remove all of that awful paint.

 

[Social_Joe]

You ****.

That is a terrific set up. Love all of those boxes. really wish I had something like those Mac Boxes. No idea of their age for you tho.

I'm pretty excited. Once I get done with my current engine swap I can FINALLY unpack 15+ years of collected and scattered tools into one location. It will be amazing.

I'd guess 50's on those MAC boxes.

That's where I am. The closest similar box I've found was a portable 1951 toolbox. It has the same handles and logo.

The MAC boxes are the real score. You certainly ****.

Nail polish remover takes off spray paint without damaging the original finish. I can't tell if someone hit those MACs with spray paint but if they did, an investment of time and less than 10 dollars will remove all of that awful paint.

They really are. And yeah all the gold is really light spray paint. I've considered trying oven cleaner in an inconspicuous area or even citrus strip, but yeah nail polish remover / acetone makes sense as well. The old thing should clean up really nicely.