Vintage Tool Chests, Value?

[Ceramama]

Old/Vintage Tool Chests, Snap On and Waterloo; Value?

Hi! Am new to this, just joined.
Am trying to help a friend clear out her brothers estate by researching things for her. She has these Waterloo and Snap-On tool chests, and we're wondering about their age and if they are worth anything. These had originally belonged to her Grandfather, who was an auto mechanic.
Any ideas would be appreciated

 

[ALLFAST]

Just give it some time and the experts will weigh in. Maybe change your title to Very Old Snap On toolboxes Identification ?

Those are wonderful!

 

[Ceramama]

Thanks! I'll edit the title

 

[ALLFAST]

���� You'll get some good feedback. I think the Snap On is mod 40s,but I'm not sure. VERY cool pieces there..

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[jferrante]

Re: Old/Vintage Tool Chests, Snap On and Waterloo; Value?

Snap on is ww2 era I have one

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[bmwrd0]

The Snap-on is a K-77, built from '45 on. Does it have the lower panel to cover the open area? Does it have the locking bar? It doesn't look to be in that great of condition. I don't know about the Waterloo. Maybe $100 for the stack, and expect to be bargained down or have it sit for a while.

Where in Oregon are you?

 

[Ceramama]

The Snap-on is a K-77, built from '45 on. Does it have the lower panel to cover the open area? Does it have the locking bar? It doesn't look to be in that great of condition. I don't know about the Waterloo. Maybe $100 for the stack, and expect to be bargained down or have it sit for a while.

Where in Oregon are you?

Am checking with my friend for the answers to your questions. Will get back to you

 

[Ceramama]

Am checking with my friend for the answers to your questions. Will get back to you

The Snap-on is a K-77, built from '45 on. Does it have the lower panel to cover the open area? Does it have the locking bar? It doesn't look to be in that great of condition. I don't know about the Waterloo. Maybe $100 for the stack, and expect to be bargained down or have it sit for a while.

Where in Oregon are you?

The cover is still there, but not the bar. These are in Salem.

 

[Ceramama]

Re: Old/Vintage Tool Chests, Snap On and Waterloo; Value?

cool. Thanks!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

If the cover is there 100$ is ok

 

[1982fxr]

Does the top box say Waterloo on it?

I can't make that decal out.

 

[Ceramama]

Does the top box say Waterloo on it?

I can't make that decal out.

Yes it is

 

[outofbounds]

Re: Old/Vintage Tool Chests, Snap On and Waterloo; Value?

Hi! Am new to this, just joined.
Am trying to help a friend clear out her brothers estate by researching things for her. She has these Waterloo and Snap-On tool chests, and we're wondering about their age and if they are worth anything. These had originally belonged to her Grandfather, who was an auto mechanic.
Any ideas would be appreciated

I am holding a high level of envy and frustration about that Snap-On Roller Cabinet that you are so far away from me in Michigan. It appears at a glance to likely be an original finish to it. Is it a wrinkled slate gray outside, with smooth gray interior drawers?

It is something I covet to reside beneath my matching top chest.

I think that those two pieces stand well on their own merits, and with a modest cleanup, knocking the surface rust back, and spit-polish-wax, would give you a return closer to $125 for the roller and $65-75 for the top chest. At least here in Detroit area.

 

[outofbounds]

The Snap-on is a K-77, built from '45 on. Does it have the lower panel to cover the open area? Does it have the locking bar? It doesn't look to be in that great of condition. I don't know about the Waterloo. Maybe $100 for the stack, and expect to be bargained down or have it sit for a while.

Where in Oregon are you?

Here's one shown as early as 1941. I think they were designed to be a stand along tool cabinet, but I'll assume that a K-55-W top chest could sit comfortably atop it.

 

[Ceramama]

Thanks for all of the input! This will really help

 

[thehorse13]

K77, "coaster cabs" do not turn up often here on the east coast. The last one I saw for sale was in a little better shape and was painted red. That one sat for sale for months at $150. The seller lowered the price to 100 or best offer and it was gone about a month later. This tells me that the seller didn't get the full 100 dollars.

If I was listing this cab, I'd invest about 15 minutes of time to clean it with warm water and Dawn dish soap. Then I would take a little WD40 and spray a rag with it and give the entire thing a rub down. This will prevent the surface rust from appearing again. I would be very clear about how easily the drawers open and how well the cab rolls. Pictures of the drawer interior will also help you attract a buyer.

Good luck on your sale.

 

[Ceramama]

I am holding a high level of envy and frustration about that Snap-On Roller Cabinet that you are so far away from me in Michigan. It appears at a glance to likely be an original finish to it. Is it a wrinkled slate gray outside, with smooth gray interior drawers?

It is something I covet to reside beneath my matching top chest.

I think that those two pieces stand well on their own merits, and with a modest cleanup, knocking the surface rust back, and spit-polish-wax, would give you a return closer to $125 for the roller and $65-75 for the top chest. At least here in Detroit area.

Here's one shown as early as 1941. I think they were designed to be a stand along tool cabinet, but I'll assume that a K-55-W top chest could sit comfortably atop it.

K77, "coaster cabs" do not turn up often here on the east coast. The last one I saw for sale was in a little better shape and was painted red. That one sat for sale for months at $150. The seller lowered the price to 100 or best offer and it was gone about a month later. This tells me that the seller didn't get the full 100 dollars.

If I was listing this cab, I'd invest about 15 minutes of time to clean it with warm water and Dawn dish soap. Then I would take a little WD40 and spray a rag with it and give the entire thing a rub down. This will prevent the surface rust from appearing again. I would be very clear about how easily the drawers open and how well the cab rolls. Pictures of the drawer interior will also help you attract a buyer.

Good luck on your sale.

Thank you! I will let my friend know

 

[softailgarage]

Depends on the area. In SoCal that Snap On chest could go for $200-$300, here in Arizona would be $100 max. For instance, In SoCal I bought a used KRL1022 for $4,000, yesterday here in Bullhead they same model, color, condition, etc. was going for $2,000 and had been listed for 6 weeks. It really depends on the area and market.

 

[Ceramama]

Here are some snaphots of the inside of the drawers.

Unfortunately someone stole the Waterloo :/

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have bought and sold many toolboxes. There is one constant, condition determines value. An Old SnapOn can be worth a lot of money, but, if it is worn out and repair parts are not available, the box is little more than scrap or art. Drawer slides take most of the wear. The "H" shaped slides can often be substituted with another brand, but if the slide on the box or drawer is worn-out, forget-about-it. I suppose a person could do some transplant surgery, but, how much a person is willing to do is somethin that person needs to determine.

 

[ALLFAST]

ISB Cornbinder , Very sage advice!