TOOL_MONGER
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Im going to look at a vintage Matco 10 drawer top chest and am wondering what they are worth... not sure of condition yet. Any ideas on a hi-lo range??? Thanks
Vintage Matco chest value
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TOOL_MONGER
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Scrap value to $250 ish.Dimensions?
In the meantime maybe you can appraise my old 4 door Ford.
Yah... if i had that info i would have included it...
Your ford is easy... you said four door and ford... its not worth anything....
If you google "vintage matco 10 drawer chest top" its like the first image . If i were to guess... 30-33ish wide... 16 deep...
That is a MB910, depending on condition, but in the ~$100-$200 range typically. There has been one listed here that is in good used condition for $250 for a long time. Obviously the price is too high. Can also depend on location. 33" boxes have a smaller market than 26" boxes.
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TOOL_MONGER
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Thank you ill have to see what kind of shape it is in....
Packard V8
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The older Matco are as well made as anything this side of a true road chest. Having said that, there is a limited market for older top chests.
For whatever reason, the young guys are convinced if a box doesn't have ball bearing slides and grip lock latches, it is not worth having.
jack vines
For whatever reason, the young guys are convinced if a box doesn't have ball bearing slides and grip lock latches, it is not worth having.
jack vines
crewchief888
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TOOL_MONGER
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Im sort of an old fart... thinking the relatively small/short drawers will work for my calipers, dial indicators...etc..
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TOOL_MONGER
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If anyone knows of the value of the Matco boxes it's zkling. Last I knew he was amassing a database of those type of boxes.
I have the 910 along with the middle and bottom boxes. Absolutely love them. Rock solid.
Price will depend upon condition. If it's "mint"...$250. Lower condition...depends upon how much work it will take to get it up to your satisfaction. Will you need to paint it (whew...good luck) or is lubricating the slides enough? Currently, I'm searching for the matching side box and am pretty much willing to to over spend and drive a bit to get it. So it's about what you're willing to pay.
I have the 910 along with the middle and bottom boxes. Absolutely love them. Rock solid.
Price will depend upon condition. If it's "mint"...$250. Lower condition...depends upon how much work it will take to get it up to your satisfaction. Will you need to paint it (whew...good luck) or is lubricating the slides enough? Currently, I'm searching for the matching side box and am pretty much willing to to over spend and drive a bit to get it. So it's about what you're willing to pay.
Looks like it needs paint, but all intact would pay $100 for it.
softailgarage
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$75.. at best
Scooterfish
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If the drawers/slides work ok & you don`t mind patina you should be able to bring it home for $75-80.
If you need a box and want that specific model I guess it is OK as long as none of the drawer slide channels are worn out and or it is not rusted out internally. I'm personally not a fan of twin drawer pulls.
On the other hand if you are just casually looking for a box, I'd pass.
Don't be so foolish. I'd much rather have new HF china over completely worn out old Matco USA.
methomas70
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Pass.
justanengineer
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$50 tops. The wider version of that box (40"?) in much nicer shape was on the local classifieds with the matching roller for $300 late last year, I tried talking the guy down after it sat a few weeks but no joy so I passed.
toolman9w
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$100 to high $50 if the slides work. I had the top and bottom like that for 16 years. Great box. Gave $800 for it sold it for $600 16 years later. $200 "rent" wasn't bad at all.
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TOOL_MONGER
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The seller is stuck at 100. It was used as a truck box the last few years and it is filthy inside. I thought if he would work with me some on the price I might pick it up to restore. Not going to happen which is ok, not like I don't have enough jobs to do already...
Thanks for every ones opinions and thoughts
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Thanks for every ones opinions and thoughts
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If by truck box you mean installed in a service truck, that would be another reason to pass. Bouncing down the road is hell on a non road designed box. Keep looking.