wheels/casters for Snap On toolbox

[Laro13]

I am refurbishing an old Snap On Kra-379a. The original wheels where replaced with bigger wheels, which where welded on.

I am in doubt to go for the original wheels:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=665367&PartNo=8-24339A&group_id=675968&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all
Or to choose some good quality after-market wheels?

 

[FJ 432]

I don't place to much value on casters for that size of roll around. I would go with something that gets you the height that you want, carries a good amount of weight and without breaking the bank.

What are your plans for the box? A lot of storage area. Good find.

 

[Laro13]

Thanks FJ 432.

I was actually looking for a Snap-on tool chest/top box, to restore, when I found this for sale. It was only 75 euro's($97.50), so I had to buy it.

It's a Snap-on KRA-379A from 1977. It is in a bit of a rough state. A lot of nasty re-welds, bigger castors are welded on. An extra handle was welded on. The runners are in a bad state, so they also need sorting out.

The Snap-on badge was missing, but the seller gave me a badge from one of his own boxes.

I was thinking to paint/powdercoat it an old Land Rover colour; "Deep Bronze Green".

 

[FJ 432]

Good Color choice.

 

[SlowPoke-Canada]

I'd go aftermarket and put four swivels on, like a tool cart. Two with brakes on the front side of the cabinet.