Indexmill
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Please remind me; why are some Snap On tool boxes referred to as a "taco box"?
What is a Taco box?
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This is a clip from a restoration site. It actually has a link back to this site. I figured it was because all you could afford was Taco Bell after you bought one.
The KR-562A was designed for aircraft mechanics and being towed across the tarmac from plane to plane. The box featured a 3 sided design, a tow hook and a 5th wheel or "landing gear" as it's been called. The unique design resembles the Taco carts on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico, was produced by Snap On from '79 till the mid-late 80's and has not been replicated since.
The KR-562A was designed for aircraft mechanics and being towed across the tarmac from plane to plane. The box featured a 3 sided design, a tow hook and a 5th wheel or "landing gear" as it's been called. The unique design resembles the Taco carts on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico, was produced by Snap On from '79 till the mid-late 80's and has not been replicated since.
RTM
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Back in the 80s, our instrument techs referred to our 4 wheel, multiple shelf carts as Taco Carts for the same reason that unslow noted, street taco vendors.
Meursault74
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Ok, completely politically incorrect, but that term can refer to a Senorita's P*ssy , be careful where you say this.
toolenthusiast
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We can’t say “taco”?
Meursault74
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you can say taco.
The title thread said what is a "taco box".
In this context that could be the container for some food from a Mexican eatery.
If that was mentioned at a mechanic shop, "nice taco box", I suppose according to this thread that would be a type of Snap-on Box. First I've heard of this.
If a senorita is walking down the street in some tight yoga pants, the vulgar type could say to her "hey there nice taco box",
Lassen Forge
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They're known as Taco Carts (even in hispanic neighborhoods) for the reasons already mentioned. While S/O ones are probably the most famous here, there are other industrial "Taco Carts", people who do pavement painting (like parking lots, turn lanes, etc.) have their own version with a thermoplastic paint heater, delivery system, and propulsion... also had a pressure washer / steam cleaner set up that was also the "taco cart" format, same idea...
Had a chance to get one, and while I use my 26" stacker as my work box, one of these are (IMO) far better than the currently available "work carts" from S/O, Mac, US General, etc...
BTW - I've heard female anatomy referred to in many ways, having worked (in the good old days) in industrial settings... and while some were rather descriptive, "taco box" was never one of them... Jus' saying, esse...
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toolenthusiast
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Right, I’ve heard “taco” and “box”. Just never together. Idk
They're known as Taco Carts (even in hispanic neighborhoods) for the reasons already mentioned. While S/O ones are probably the most famous here, there are other industrial "Taco Carts", people who do pavement painting (like parking lots, turn lanes, etc.) have their own version with a thermoplastic paint heater, delivery system, and propulsion... also had a pressure washer / steam cleaner set up that was also the "taco cart" format, same idea...
Had a chance to get one, and while I use my 26" stacker as my work box, one of these are (IMO) far better than the currently available "work carts" from S/O, Mac, US General, etc...
BTW - I've heard female anatomy referred to in many ways, having worked (in the good old days) in industrial settings... and while some were rather descriptive, "taco box" was never one of them... Jus' saying, esse...
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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Holy Frijoles! Post up pics of your Snap On Taco boxes
Since we've had several threads re: Snap On taco boxes recently, I started this thread for owners to post pics of theirs. Mine is a Snap On KR 562E I picked up the week before Thanksgiving. 1984 date code. This one has been repainted at some point with a darker shade of red. I've taken all the...
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Meursault74
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urban dictionary for taco #5
BTW - I've heard female anatomy referred to in many ways, having worked (in the good old days) in industrial settings... and while some were rather descriptive, "taco box" was never one of them... Jus' saying, esse...
urban dictionary for box #1
Urban Dictionary: box
box: Female Genitalia, usually used in a derogitory manner.
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They can both be used separately for the purpose. When used together you really have something vulgar. Órale !
I never really thought about why Taco Boxes were named that way, but Unslow's explanation sounds perfectly legit to me. With so many street venders on the south side of my hometown pushing food carts that look exactly like that the term fits. Minus the umbrella, of course!
KR-562A My taco cart restore
Late last year I bought a used KRL-1022 and a used KR-562A from my Snap On guy as a package deal along with a brand new Snap On stool he threw in as a gift, $4,000 for both, delivered to my house. The KRL is in near mint condition as he was using it in the truck as his desk. The KR on the other...
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You're thinking of fish taco
Meursault74
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Nah, that wouldn't be thinking about it, that would be smelling it.
steaks&anvils
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"pink taco"
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Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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That looks good overall, but for the kind of money he's asking he should've fixed those dents, and the doors on the back look jacked up.I saw this Taco Box for sale and it made me think of this thread:
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Jayman17
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I love people that post one photo of an item that should have multiple photos in their CL ad.
It costs nothing to post a few more pics! Just my opinion
It costs nothing to post a few more pics! Just my opinion
slowtwitch73
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They are trying to weed out high maintenance people.I love people that post one photo of an item that should have multiple photos in their CL ad.
It costs nothing to post a few more pics! Just my opinion
ZRX61
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Ain't paying that for one with ******** Horrible Fright clown car wheels on it.
Snap-on Tool box - tools - by owner - sale
Snap-On Tool Chest a.k.a. The Taco Wagon Cash only.denver.craigslist.org
Ton ton
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Well said.They are trying to weed out high maintenance people.
Fair criticism.
The posted claimed it was:
Proto J555041-12RD (Taco box) “Work station “ heavy duty slides” heavy caster wheels w/ locks
Lassen Forge
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So if it was made of cast brass, and ring when you hit it with a hammer, would it then become a "taco bell"???
This is not a taco box.