History HAMB "Vintage" Tool Box Club

[daveydeuce]

I'm starting a "Vintage" Tool Box Club. Here's mine, circa '62!
I showed you mine, now show me yours.

[Kiwi Kev]

Cool stickers on that box for sure!! Consider me a prospect.

[HOTRODSURFER]

hell ya count me in i have tools and box from snapon circa late 30s
wre my granfathers tools

[53chevy]

Ah man, did 3W Larry kick you out? With a tag name Deuce in it (I assuming you have a 32 model something?). Also, I can't help but notice the wire rims on your 40. Are those early aftermarkets. I've seen ads selling Cadillac style wire wheels for Fords and such in 1951-2 Hot Rod and such mags. I'm really digging that look on your 40. Maybe a side shoot?

Ken

[DrJ]

I use a PRESSTEEL piggyback that my Dad inherited from his Dad in '63 and was well worn then, and I inherited in '82.
It's got a cast iron base that makes it heavy to pick up even empty, but it won't tip over!
My Dad had it at the Olds dealer he worked at and it got treated like the "Rat box" at a chainer show amongst all the new SnapOn boxes untill one time he went on vacation and when he returned the guys in the shop had picked the lock and emptied it, and stripped and repainted the whole box !
Now, rather than try to copy the original Maroon-Red, the painter mixed a few left overs from cans of lacquer and shot it with what turned out to be a really nice 70's era Metallic Brown-Green, then pinstriped it in gold stripeing tape.
That's the way it remains today.
And yea, it still has Grand Dad's and Dad's tools in it.

[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by 53chevy

Also, I can't help but notice the wire rims on your 40. Are those early aftermarkets. I've seen ads selling Cadillac style wire wheels for Fords and such in 1951-2 Hot Rod and such mags. I'm really digging that look on your 40. Maybe a side shoot?

Ken

Actually Dave's 40 Coupe and his 32 Coupe have some cool history behind them,....... and I am all for seeing more pictures of the 40 coupe,........ how about it Dave ? ( did Pat ever get in touch with you ?)

Oh yeah,.... a 1967 Craftsman, and Frank Macks old ( beat to death ) tool box

[Bruce Lancaster]

My most used set is a Craftsman 1/2" based set still in a little carryable Craftsman box my Father bought me for Christmas in 1962. It was my very first step up from the little bag of Ford tools in the '48 Ford! Still in action, too!
My big boxes now are (1) a circa 1952 Snap On chest with drawers; one of the drawers still contains a pamphlet discussing the manufacturing and hand fitting process used on Snap On boxes! It is filled with WWII-1965 vintage tools, and everything about the box still looks good and works smoothly. And (2) a fairly big Plomb chest, SLOWLY filling up with super duper best on the planet Plomb tools and very early Proto as I find the stuff.

[yorgatron]

i need a bigger toolbox...

[daveydeuce]

Originally Posted by 53chevy

Ah man, did 3W Larry kick you out? With a tag name Deuce in it (I assuming you have a 32 model something?). Also, I can't help but notice the wire rims on your 40. Are those early aftermarkets. I've seen ads selling Cadillac style wire wheels for Fords and such in 1951-2 Hot Rod and such mags. I'm really digging that look on your 40. Maybe a side shoot?

Ken

Afternoon Ken,
Have a chopped all steel, full fendered 5W that is a 50s survivior am in the process of "restoring" the 50s style of it. Will have a 390 Cad and goodies, etc, bought it Oregon in 69 for $125. It had a 392 Hemi in before I got it, was gone when I bought it. Would like to replace the 392, but way to expensive for my blood now.
As to the wheels, 53-55 Cad originals that were disassembled, polished and replated by Barroni Wheels in LA in 75.
T McG posted a 3/4 front of the car in his Scottsdale GG pics. Will see what I can dig up and post, maybe take a couple new ones and have the wife post for me, I am not a Comp guy, I can turn it on, check E Mails, HAMB, get screwed on E Gay and turn it off. LOL
Kirk posted a shot of the flames on the hood in his GG post, its the one with the "50s" cracked laquer paint. Now thats "REAL" patina, LOL.
Later, Dave

[daveydeuce]

Originally Posted by Harms Way

Actually Dave's 40 Coupe and his 32 Coupe have some cool history behind them,....... and I am all for seeing more pictures of the 40 coupe,........ how about it Dave ? ( did Pat ever get in touch with you ?)

Oh yeah,.... a 1967 Craftsman, and Frank Macks old ( beat to death ) tool box

Will see what I can dig up or take a couple of new ones. Dave

[jimmyv]

Here are my boxes. The blue/black one is where I put all my real old tools. Stuff all the way back into the early 1900's. Most of it is Ford marked stuff. The red ones are my daily used stuff. How about old equipment? Pic of my old Sunnen hone, Sioux valve grinder, and Black Diamond drill grinder.

[jimmyv]

Oops that was my Craftsman/Atlas lathe in one shot. Here is the drill grinder:

[zman]

I've got 2 Snap-Ons of different era's... Been looking for one of the old Craftsman boxes from the 50's-early 60's, kind of shaped
like an old fridge (all rounded and stuff).. I need more room...

[jerry]

I was just given an old MAC toolbox. As near as I can tell it dates back into the 30's.All faqlt steel, top and front caver are bolted together. The drawer slides are just flat pieces. 3 drawers and a 2 handled lift out tray. Also have 60's vintage Snap-On and Mac top boxes.


jerry

[Wasahawaiianrat]

jerry owns a tool museum!

[Bluto]

You don't want to start me on this....... There are a dozen-a-tool boxes here

Jesse gave me a huge Mac that I filled just by picking the stuff up that was too big to fit in my ''Normal'' Roll-aways

Here's one of my machinist boxes and the oldest box I own

All my 20's and 30's Snap on is already in Poland

Did you know that Gerstner wooden mechanics tool boxes as well as there machinist line?

[tommy]

I want one of these but alas I probably can't afford it if I found it. I do remember the pride I felt when I got my first Craftsman 10 drawer. A bunch of us sprung for them when they had a sale bringing them down below 100 bucks. The roll away came later.

[G V Gordon]

I own a Mac top box that is at least 40 years old as I bought it used in 1971.

This is a neat old box I picked up at a garage sale awhile back. Tag says Union Chest, Standard of Quality Since 1893, Union Steel Chest Corp. LeRoy NY.

Leather handle, still had the original key in the envelope inside.

I have been torn between leaving it as is, or doing in some WWII type bomber art.

[Casey]

Here is my good old craftsman ! 70`s era ? been over loaded , knocked over , left out side , still work`s pretty good and has great patina ? then there is the new green one I just bought ? Im gona have to work on that one ! I need a pinstriper and a bunch of stickers , and some paint to match the crafstman then beat it with a chain , maybe a shot gun blast or two ? but here is the cool , tool box , I got from a friend of mine ! it was his grand dads ? it has ford script on it up side down , and what look`s like a tail light mount ? must be off a jeep , ford made for wwII ? any input on it would be helpfull !!! going to mount it in the trunk of my 32 coupe . I think the new ( hamb deuce club bling $ and gold chain $) will fit in it nicely ? hahahahaha note to self , buy gold paint for rusty chain ?

[seymour]

now this is a cool club!

[2manybillz]

[quote=hot_rod_artist]Here is my good old craftsman ! 70`s era ?

Maybe late '60s - they're exactly like my first Craftsman top box and roller that I bought in '66 or '67. Traded them in on Snap-on set in '75 that I still have. Can't get far enough away from them to take a picture, my garage belongs in the gone bad thread.

[Bluto]

In the early 20th Century good parking garages had a mechanic on duty. He would do lube and oil changes. Small rebuild jobs That kind of thing. While you were at the office

This is an Art Deco tool crib from an old Long Beach parking garage.
It's about 14 feet long and 7 feet tall
It was a place for the parking mechanic to put parts, tools, and such.It originally had an accordian gate to close off the front and back.I found this years ago. I think it is Pressed Steel, or Lyon. but has no Mfg tag. I even had a HAMB'r offer me $700.00 for it a few weeks ago. Like many things I'll have the only one in Poland soon......

Before we left for the states this time we found and got several oak Parts cabinets with tambuor doors. They will all fit together in my shop.

[NealinCA]

Here is an old Snap-On box that I bought from the estate of a retired HS shop teacher...



Anyone know approx. what year it was made?

Thanks,

Neal

[a/fxcomet]

Originally Posted by G V Gordon

I own a Mac top box that is at least 40 years old as I bought it used in 1971.

This is a neat old box I picked up at a garage sale awhile back. Tag says Union Chest, Standard of Quality Since 1893, Union Steel Chest Corp. LeRoy NY.

Leather handle, still had the original key in the envelope inside.

I have been torn between leaving it as is, or doing in some WWII type bomber art.

I have a box that looks a lot like that one. Mine says "BOMB TOOL KIT" on the top though. I got it at a swap meet. The guy said he thought his dad used it when he was in the service. I use it to hold my minibike tools and spare parts.

Only other neat one I have is the little Plomb one. It would be cool if I could find out what exactly came in this kit. I try to buy anything that says Plomb on it.

[fleetbob50]

In 1951 my Dad built his own tool box out of wood. Its a simple upright that looks like a large most metal storage cabinets. The bottom had its own door and was where larger tools were kept(axle pullers, etc). The top 2/3 had another door that when opened exposed a lower shelf with a pull out drawer and above that rows and rows of small nails with wrenches arranged and hung in neat rows. The very top has a lift up lid for papers and notebooks etc. I
brought it home after he died and hope to impress on my son to keep it for yet another generation!

[Bruce Lancaster]

"Only other neat one I have is the little Plomb one. It would be cool if I could find out what exactly came in this kit. I try to buy anything that says Plomb on it."

I've got a couple of old Plomb catalogs. PM me the dimensions on that and a pic of its internal dividers and I'll see if I can match it to a catalog.

[old beet]

I have a small handled Craftsman Box my dad bought to go in his new 1951 Nash. Mostly unused as he had his cars worked on at the dealer....OLDBEET

[LiveWire64]

Here's a pic of my early 70's Craftsman boxes. Looks just like the one hot rod artist has. I know that mine is from the early 70's because I know the original owner. I have since repainted the top box & heavily decaled it. Need to finish the bottom & get new pics. Brad

[Kiwi Kev]

I forgot when you started this thread that I have this. More of a work station than tool box but it was used for tool storage.

[Kiwi Kev]

Here's an old pic of one in use...
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[Kiwi Kev]

I also have this old tool box I bought at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago for $5. I like the wings on the front!

[theHIGHLANDER]

I guess I'm in too. I have Dad's 64 complete Snap-on set here at home and an identical top and bottom at work. Also an early 60s Proto top that I carried to the track when I was racing.

[Bugman]

My Snap-On chest is rusty, does that count?

[TimDavis]

I have my dad's roll away chest, middle box, and top chest, each dating pre '60. I have a full set of 1/2" drive sockets in the top, with ratchet, breaker bar, extensions etc....the brand is "None-Better" - The sockets go in 1/32 increments from 3/8 to 1 1/18". Anyone ever hear of these?

[Kiwi Kev]

I envy you guys who got your dads or grandfathers stuff. My dad was a carpenter as were my 2 older brothers so not much, make that nothing, filtered down to me.

[jerry]

Originally Posted by TD1932

I have my dad's roll away chest, middle box, and top chest, each dating pre '60. I have a full set of 1/2" drive sockets in the top, with ratchet, breaker bar, extensions etc....the brand is "None-Better" - The sockets go in 1/32 increments from 3/8 to 1 1/18". Anyone ever hear of these?

If I remember correctly the None Better were made by New Britain. Very good tools. Alot better than what you get today for the same price. I'd love to have a set like that.


jerry

[The37Kid]

That is a dash mounted Model T Ford ignition coil box, 1915-22, with a 1917-22 top. There was an off/on switch mounted on the front. Looks like a good one.

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by tommy

I want one of these but alas I probably can't afford it if I found it. I do remember the pride I felt when I got my first Craftsman 10 drawer. A bunch of us sprung for them when they had a sale bringing them down below 100 bucks. The roll away came later.

I have that tool box and roll-away! Bought it a few years ago from the son of the original owner. Paid $300 for it. It needs to be restored, but it's not rusted at all. Needs a couple dents taken out of it, the hinges for those side-covers re-welded, the welds for the front hinges redone and one of the doors needs some shrinking because it warped when they brazed the hinges back on.
The guy said his dad bought it in January, 1940 when he went to work at the factory. What year is that ad from?

It's very small by today's standards, but it works GREAT for organizing projects that are going to go on for a few days/weeks: wiring the car, rebuilding carbs, etc. Good for storing all the bits and pieces in their own compartments until you can get back to them, so nothing gets lost.

Brad

[TimDavis]

Originally Posted by jerry

If I remember correctly the None Better were made by New Britain. Very good tools. Alot better than what you get today for the same price. I'd love to have a set like that.


jerry

Thanks Jerry.

I remember my dad telling me that he paid around $70-80 for them in '55-'57, and that it was more than a good weeks pay at the time. I always figured that must have been a quality tool, because that was a lot of money for a 1/2" drive socket set!

[a/fxcomet]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

"Only other neat one I have is the little Plomb one. It would be cool if I could find out what exactly came in this kit. I try to buy anything that says Plomb on it."

I've got a couple of old Plomb catalogs. PM me the dimensions on that and a pic of its internal dividers and I'll see if I can match it to a catalog.

Here is the inside. I PMed you the rest.

[The37Kid]

Twenty years ago this January I went down to the basement because the oil burner was making some odd sounds. This Craftsman tool box was on a bench 24 inches away from the oil burner and I was standing between the two. Went upstairs to call the oil burner service guy, the second I hung up the phone the burner blew up.

[STEPHEN FIELDS]

I have a 40s cornwell sitting on top of a 40's Mac , Ill post pictures soon. It works great and looks really cool.

[Gumpa]

I am too ashamed to show mine because of the condition of my shops. I have 3 roll aways and 2 top boxes plus little boxes everywhere and cabinets in every place you can imagine for the bigger tools. Maybe I will get it cleaned up some day and put up some photos.

[Farmer]

the little old vintage Craftsman box is mine, not much of a toolbox, i use it to carry all my One shot, brushes, and pinstripe stuff in.

the old wooden tool box under the lathe in the garage pic is my friend Randy's. it's full of lathe tooling. Real old. I love it. one of my favorite by far that i've ever seen.

[AZAV8]

The only "vintage" tool boxes I have are two small hand-carry Sears Craftsman boxes from the early 70's. Those with the lift-out tray in the hammertone grey finish. I still have them and use them. My everyday use tool box is a set of top, intermediate and bottom roll-away Craftsman I bought over the last year when they were on sale. Sears, since they merged with K-Mart, is discontinuing a lot of tool lines. You all need to be on the lookout for them in the stores. All three of my boxes were part of a discontinued line the store had in their "clearance" area. Bargins are where you find them. I'll have to start going out on the prowl on Saturday mornings to the garage sales and read the paper for the estate sales for the "good stuff".

[Lucky Strike]

Kennedy Kit tool box, old, bakelite handel.

[caffeine]

[Thumper]

Oh man those wings are wicked.

[Wildfire]

Now the winged box kicks ass!!!!

[Lucky Strike]

Woah! I didn't know they could look like that... Next time I see one of those I'm buyin' it!

Originally Posted by caffeine

[OL 55]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

I envy you guys who got your dads or grandfathers stuff. My dad was a carpenter as were my 2 older brothers so not much, make that nothing, filtered down to me.

I had the same problem, dad was a brick layer by trade and although I did get his old canvas tool bag he used for many years, it is full of the tools of his trade. Not much use in the garage for a brick hammer and joint striking tools. I will try to use them this spring when I try my hand at putting stone facing on my fire place. I did however get an old hand me down Monkey Wards tool box from my older brother. That box has been traveling with me in my 40 for 28 years.

[Casey]

Originally Posted by LiveWire64

Here's a pic of my early 70's Craftsman boxes. Looks just like the one hot rod artist has. I know that mine is from the early 70's because I know the original owner. I have since repainted the top box & heavily decaled it. Need to finish the bottom & get new pics. Brad

ya wana race tool boxes ? hahahah.

[mr.wolf]

my new(old) paint box is from the mid to late 40's, i re laquered it, and striped it.

[rusty1]

....vintage tool box.

[harmfulvapors]

I have a old monty wards tool box from the 70s it was my grandfathers I guess its better than buying one.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by mr.wolf

my new(old) paint box is from the mid to late 40's, i re laquered it, and striped it.

What you have there my friend is a vintage 60's Hoffman style slot car pit box. Those boxes have seen many different uses in their lifetimes. Handy as hell and cool to boot. I like what you done with it !

[BKillian]

This is my first post, glad I found this board! Here is a Craftsman I picked up at a garage sale for $15, it was rough looks wise, but no dents, and perfect gaps, the slides are alot better than todays Craftsman. I got this Snap-On last week for helping a elderly gentlemen down the street move some furniture, I don't know if I can save it, the drawers are fine, but I don't know if I can patch the rust holes in the top tray, any suggestions? Also anyone know age of the Snap-On?

[-Brent-]

Originally Posted by LiveWire64

This is the same box my dad gave me after I graduated H.S. It was his "new" box when he was a mechanic when I was a kid.

[mr.wolf]

Originally Posted by Thumper

What you have there my friend is a vintage 60's Hoffman style slot car pit box. Those boxes have seen many different uses in their lifetimes. Handy as hell and cool to boot. I like what you done with it !

i was told it was from the 40's, my friend must have been mistaken... well thanks for letting me know!!

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by BKillian

This is my first post, glad I found this board! Here is a Craftsman I picked up at a garage sale for $15, it was rough looks wise, but no dents, and perfect gaps, the slides are alot better than todays Craftsman. I got this Snap-On last week for helping a elderly gentlemen down the street move some furniture, I don't know if I can save it, the drawers are fine, but I don't know if I can patch the rust holes in the top tray, any suggestions? Also anyone know age of the Snap-On?

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Hey BK, check your private messages.

Brad

[moparme]

Here's mine. The small carry around is one from the 80's. Carried in the trunk of my 1st car. The small red Snap On is my 8yr. old sons handed down from his grandfather. and the black one is my new one. (needed more room). Sign me up.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by BKillian

This is my first post, glad I found this board! Here is a Craftsman I picked up at a garage sale for $15, it was rough looks wise, but no dents, and perfect gaps, the slides are alot better than todays Craftsman. I got this Snap-On last week for helping a elderly gentlemen down the street move some furniture, I don't know if I can save it, the drawers are fine, but I don't know if I can patch the rust holes in the top tray, any suggestions? Also anyone know age of the Snap-On?

Take some thin metal and make "liners" for the top areas that are rusted out. Use clear epoxy and glue them in place. I would say the Snap-On was made in 1970 going by the numbers on the back ( to the right of USA )

[Rocky]

I'm in....the big Mac box damn near cost me a divorce. It's only 25 years old. The old snap-on is ancient but Idon't have a photo of it

[HemiDeuce]

Here's my first tool box from 1960. It came with a complete set of Craftsman Tools, some of which I still use to this day. Cool old decals of the day also.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Rocky

I'm in....the big Mac box damn near cost me a divorce. It's only 25 years old. The old snap-on is ancient but Idon't have a photo of it

..
yes I do...here it is. I think this is from the late 40's early 50's..

[BKillian]

Originally Posted by BKillian

This is my first post, glad I found this board! Here is a Craftsman I picked up at a garage sale for $15, it was rough looks wise, but no dents, and perfect gaps, the slides are alot better than todays Craftsman. I got this Snap-On last week for helping a elderly gentlemen down the street move some furniture, I don't know if I can save it, the drawers are fine, but I don't know if I can patch the rust holes in the top tray, any suggestions? Also anyone know age of the Snap-On?

Well here are the results of my "attempted" restoration, I wish my camera treated me as well as it did this tool box! Some how I've managed to spend as much time on the old emblem as I did the rest of it!

[Casey]

ok forgot about this little one ? found this 1/4 socket set , at a swap meet when I was a kid ! cleaned it , repainted the red/orange craftsman logo , wire brushed the rust off the tools oiled every thing , and gave them a good home , allmost 30 years ago ? they still work great ! my guess would 1920`s or 30`s ? I love old tool`s !!!!!!!!!!

[jdraizor]

Im posting these to find out if anyone has any information about the top box. I have no part number or anything for it. It was my grandfathers and i would love any information someone might have about when it was made. I have a number from the roll away, but I cant find anything about the top.




Let me know if you know anything about the top please.

[rose jackets67]

Nice boxes, y'all. After looking at the pictures in this thread over and over for the last couple of months, I went out and picked up a cool old Cornwell 10 drawer top box this week. Currently looking for a matching bottom so I can throw out my funky blue Craftsman.

[rose jackets67]

One more... camera flash makes it look rougher than it is.

[tim burns]

here's my snap-on "wall of tools" all 5 boxes are 1970. i sold all my vintage boxes when i got the 2nd giant rollaway. i had 17 tool chests & rollaways.

[publicenemy1925]

Originally Posted by Farmer

the little old vintage Craftsman box is mine, not much of a toolbox, i use it to carry all my One shot, brushes, and pinstripe stuff in.

the old wooden tool box under the lathe in the garage pic is my friend Randy's. it's full of lathe tooling. Real old. I love it. one of my favorite by far that i've ever seen.

I wanna see some more shots inside your garage Farmer, you got some awesome stuff in there!

[officerfalfa]

Here is my submission to the club, it was my great uncle's from the 30's or 40's. It is a vintage Snap on bottom box. The one drawer has a cool embossed Snap on logo. I tried to get it to show up in the pics.

[Kiwi Kev]

I like the old Proto logo, remember when mainstream companys could have naked chicks in there logos? Me neither. The sign is painted on masonite. It must have been part of a tool display. The BluePoint box is made of some kind of die cast zinc/aluminum?

[Bobby Green]

Here's the tool box that I use with the Bellytank. (For obvious reasons). I don't know who made these, but I suspect they also made vacuum cleaners.

[Kiwi Kev]

You should have bailing wire in there, not zip ties,. It would be more traditional. That's an awesome tool box! I've never seen one before.

[X38]

My grandfather made mine in 1914 when he was an apprentice patternmaker. Pretty cool, canary pine all dovetailed, liftout trays ans some great tools he made as well.

[littlechris]

heres my kennedy i restored

[barndoor]

My grandpa use to own a slot car track in Westminster Ca back in the 60's..... This was my dads slot car tool box, then my uncles, and then it was my slot car tool box. Now it just sits around my garage.

[shook/ohio]

I am a widow of a motorhead. I was wondering how I might go about selling a very vintage large MAC tool box? I can take pictures of it and send to anyone who is interested in it.

Saw some of the ones on here and it is very large and great for a motorhead, as I am sure he would want it to be used.

If you like you can reply to sjsohio@columbus.rr.com

Thanks
shook/ohio

[nuclearlemon]

just found this sight while trying to find info on my old snap on that i got from my ex. sorry, i'm not a rodder, i'm a wheeler, so i don't normally hang on these forums, but there are some sweet boxes in this thread.

does anyone know the time period for the snap on kr537a top boxes? that will help me figure out what my lower box is. my ex bought both boxes used in the early 70's.

i'm trying to find a new slide for the rollaway, part number stamped in it is 8-567, but i cant' find it on snap ons sight. i'm going to talk to the rep today when he comes out, but if anyone has one or can help me find one, that'd be great.

[Katuna]

Here's a Snap-On box I got from some guy around the corner from my house. My Dad had just left and came back around the block and asked me if I had 20 bucks. Was setting on the curb with a For Sale sign on it. Said it was his Dad's but it was too small. What a sentimental guy. Score for me though! Striping by Spent.

I've got a couple of old Kennedy Kits that belonged to my grandfather. One has a leather wrapped handle.

[mrpontiac]

Here's my Dad's tool box I got from him a few years ago. I've got a picture of the Christmas he got it and I'm crawling around so it must've been '68. If you want larger pics go to http://classicdragsters.com/v/automobilia/ and you can see them 2592x1728.

[BKillian]

Originally Posted by rose jackets67

Nice boxes, y'all. After looking at the pictures in this thread over and over for the last couple of months, I went out and picked up a cool old Cornwell 10 drawer top box this week. Currently looking for a matching bottom so I can throw out my funky blue Craftsman.

Nice find! I wonder how old it is?

[BKillian]

Originally Posted by nuclearlemon

just found this sight while trying to find info on my old snap on that i got from my ex. sorry, i'm not a rodder, i'm a wheeler, so i don't normally hang on these forums, but there are some sweet boxes in this thread.

does anyone know the time period for the snap on kr537a top boxes? that will help me figure out what my lower box is. my ex bought both boxes used in the early 70's.

i'm trying to find a new slide for the rollaway, part number stamped in it is 8-567, but i cant' find it on snap ons sight. i'm going to talk to the rep today when he comes out, but if anyone has one or can help me find one, that'd be great.

I've had luck just looking at on the Snap-on website and looking at the parts catalog, and checking the other boxes with as close to the same part# as the one you have and seeing what # the slides are if they match they will work.

[BKillian]

I would like to have this tool box, not enough to drive to Col. though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...8655120&rd=1,1

[Ramblur]

Here's my old one. High School graduation gift from my parents.
(1978) Rem Line

[Kiwi Kev]

Got this old tool box last week for $10...........

[26TCoupe]

Here is the toolbox my Great Grandpa used in his shop working on cars in the 20's and 30's

[Shaggy]

Well i have 4 Gerstner machinest boxes 2 oak, 1 maple and my favorite Black leatherette, and all but the maple are ww2 or older

[Hat Man]

A tool box I picked up the weekend at a flea market. Check out the decal.

[ramrod2624]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

Got this old tool box last week for $10...........

I just saw one simular to this one over the weekend. also a handy andy tool box. the guy was asking 25 for it. went down to 20 bucks... I still walked away from it although I thought it a very cool box!!!

[daveydeuce]

Btt

[breeder]

Originally Posted by Bobby Green

Here's the tool box that I use with the Bellytank. (For obvious reasons). I don't know who made these, but I suspect they also made vacuum cleaners.

i have that very same one out in my lil shed!!!!neat!

[breeder]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

I envy you guys who got your dads or grandfathers stuff. My dad was a carpenter as were my 2 older brothers so not much, make that nothing, filtered down to me.

yeah well, my dad was an alcoholic...and he passed that on to me!

i wouldnt get to worked up kev...your shop layout is about as friggin cool as it gets bro! amazin! course, all them bitchin rides helps to!

[double nickel]

Originally Posted by NealinCA

Here is an old Snap-On box that I bought from the estate of a retired HS shop teacher...



Anyone know approx. what year it was made?

Thanks,

Neal

That is sweet!

[double nickel]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

I forgot when you started this thread that I have this. More of a work station than tool box but it was used for tool storage.

That is even sweeter!

[double nickel]

Originally Posted by BKillian

Well here are the results of my "attempted" restoration, I wish my camera treated me as well as it did this tool box! Some how I've managed to spend as much time on the old emblem as I did the rest of it!

You did a fine job

[JeffreyJames]

I have an older Kenndey tool box that my father left me. It is a stacked unit. I really can't tell how old it is because they have had that trademark brown for forever. I am powdercoating it soon. I know I should keep it brown and used looking but since I plan on using this for the rest of my life and there are some spots where the paint is lifting. I thought now would be a good chance to powdercoat it black. Most things I would just keep it's vintage integrity but I though my father would have liked it black. Any thoughts on changing the color?

[95gtSTANG]

Ok guys let me give this thread a little a little prod.. here is my recent 20 dollar aquisition. I am in the process of figuring out what kind of paint to use. I was considering some sort of acrylic eureathane but I am still researching. I will keep this updated..

[29 sedanman]

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

I have an older Kenndey tool box that my father left me. It is a stacked unit. I really can't tell how old it is because they have had that trademark brown for forever. I am powdercoating it soon. I know I should keep it brown and used looking but since I plan on using this for the rest of my life and there are some spots where the paint is lifting. I thought now would be a good chance to powdercoat it black. Most things I would just keep it's vintage integrity but I though my father would have liked it black. Any thoughts on changing the color?

You can buy the Wrinkle brown from Kennedy.

[RockyJr]

caffeine...i love that box...I also love those kennedy 520's. My buddies been hording some up for me after i did this to the first one he asked me to paint.

[JeffreyJames]

Funny you should say something about it 29 sedanman. I actually pulled my wife from powdercoating the Kenndedy Box black because I thought I should focus on buying other tools that I really need. I think I may just keep it brown now that you say the paint can be ordered through them. Thanks Buddie!!!!!!!!

[Bugeye13]

Actually not a Hoffman but it is a Simco. The compartments are not big enough for 1/24 slots but good for formula style 1/32. These were sold for tackle boxes I got mine with shotgun shells in it. I also
use mine for a paint box. Hoffmans are better quality than these I also have a couple of those. There some useless knowledge for you.

Originally Posted by mr.wolf

my new(old) paint box is from the mid to late 40's, i re laquered it, and striped it.

[safariknut]

This one was made by Yarder Mfg.Co. of Toledo Ohio around 1920.It was used by a sign painter from Toledo from the early 1920's to the 1940's.I acquired it last year from the guy's grandson.I had thoughts of using it but when I got into cleaning it out,I decided to preserve it as is.Aside from a light cleaning and renewing the brushes (more than 60)inside,it is just as I received it.

I have several examples of Kennedy and old Craftsman boxes;both tool and machinists and one from Poland that was given to me awhile back.I'll have to get some pictures of those.I also have several old tackle boxes that I have spruced up.My current paint box is a J.C.Higgins "eyeball"-style box.

One of the wildest boxes I have is an old Shapleigh Hardware/E.C.Simmons salesman's box that has SIXTEEN fold out trays.

[1Rob2]

Hello, Does anybody know anything about this tool box year or value. I found it at work and they were going to trash it. I'm not a mechanic but I do know about Snap On tools. It also had this Torqometer, Inch pounds(TQ-12-b).

Thanks, Rob



http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...on/shit005.jpg
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[raaf]

here's mine, not sure what it is...

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by 1Rob2

Hello, Does anybody know anything about this tool box year or value. I found it at work and they were going to trash it. I'm not a mechanic but I do know about Snap On tools. It also had this Torqometer, Inch pounds(TQ-12-b).

Thanks, Rob



http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...on/shit005.jpg
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Damn...that's a nice tool box. look through this entire link, and do a search for one other on here about old or vintage tool boxes. On one of the links there's a chart that gives the year for the different codes...I think the code/part number is stamped somewhere on the back of the box, but I'm not sure.
The bottom box is the exact same style as one I have from 1940...though I think they used that same style well into the '50s and maybe '60s. Mine doesn't look half that nice though. The top box is definately later than mine, but it matches the bottom.
Very, very nice.
-Brad

[1Rob2]

Thank's Brad

The tool box had been stashed away in a storage container for who knows how long. When they said Trash It I had my truck backed and load before they could spit out another word.The stuff the Goverment calls junk!

[cantcutmustard]

I don't know if the photos loaded or not. I got this box from the estate of a master mechanic. I was told by a fellow that said he was a member of the Craftsman club that it was from the 1930s. I have tried to research it but keep ending up with blanks. I would appreciate any info on this box. Also you folk have some fantastic boxes. Sorry folks my files are too big and i'm not smart enough to change them.

[cantcutmustard]

Wow nice box. What kind of fool would trash that one. Thanks for saving it.

[Mrraceinc]

I picked this up today for $20 I think it is from the 40s. Anyone know for sure?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...april08093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...april08094.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...april08096.jpg

[HydroClyde]

Originally Posted by 26TCoupe

Here is the toolbox my Great Grandpa used in his shop working on cars in the 20's and 30's

this one gets my vote....from one "old tool" to another...

[boldventure]

This is the bottom of my Dad's tool box. I've emptied it out dis-assembled part of it and I've bought paint and stuff to restore it.

A few years ago I cleaned up the top unit but was never satisfied with the paint. Gonna fix that too. Dad always has 2 lbs. in that 1 lb. bag, I'm going to get an intermediate box, paint them to match and work this drawing int the top cover somehow.

I have the sign from the place Dad had after WWII. I'll clean it up and that well go up near the tool box.

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by boldventure

This is the bottom of my Dad's tool box. I've emptied it out dis-assembled part of it and I've bought paint and stuff to restore it.

A few years ago I cleaned up the top unit but was never satisfied with the paint. Gonna fix that too. Dad always has 2 lbs. in that 1 lb. bag, I'm going to get an intermediate box, paint them to match and work this drawing int the top cover somehow.

I have the sign from the place Dad had after WWII. I'll clean it up and that well go up near the tool box.

Cool sign!
Rather than buy an un-matching intermediate box, keep it the way your dad had it, and use the box for storing specialty tools like wiring tools, punches, body tools, etc. Stuff you don't use regularly, but that you gotta have.
I've also used my old Snap-on box as a "project" box. For instance, when I was rebuilding and modifying the front hubs on my '54 Buick, I had all the new bearings, brake hardware, etc. stored neatly in the top box. If you ever start a project you know is going to take a while, that has a lot of little parts or something, having a nice organized box to store them in makes the project easier--especially if you start it and can't get to finishing it that week. Or year.

-Brad

[Chad s]

Here is my 1924-25 Snap On Dealer box. During the early-mid 20's Snap-on attempted to sell their tools at hardware stores, an idea which failed, but the truck delivery system proved to work quite well!

[EW_]

Originally Posted by Rocky

..
yes I do...here it is. I think this is from the late 40's early 50's..

Looks like mid 80's to me.

[unkamort]

My pile...KRA series. 50 drawers

[AstroMonkey]

Here's a couple boxes I've been practicing on. I'm not very good. One is an old circular saw box and the other an old craftsman toolbox. No clue how old but they're both found items that cost me nothing.

[safariknut]

Here's a vintage tool box with vintage tools included that I acquired since this post was started.All tools date between 1920 and 1930.Included is a set of 4-point sockets in 1/2 inch drive,a set of sockets in 7/16ths hex drive,and an unusual combination hex breaker bar/T handle.Also included is another set of 1930's era tools I picked up awhile ago.Duro and Indestro were the same company.

Included in the set was a Snap-On T handle that has the logo in vertical letters instead of angled.This was only used between 1920 and 1930.

Cost of both sets was a total of $19.

[thirty7slammed]

Originally Posted by safariknut

Here's a vintage tool box with vintage tools included that I acquired since this post was started.All tools date between 1920 and 1930.Included is a set of 4-point sockets in 1/2 inch drive,a set of sockets in 7/16ths hex drive,and an unusual combination hex breaker bar/T handle.Also included is another set of 1930's era tools I picked up awhile ago.Duro and Indestro were the same company.

Included in the set was a Snap-On T handle that has the logo in vertical letters instead of angled.This was only used between 1920 and 1930.

Cost of both sets was a total of $19.

No telling what those tools would be worth to the right collector, very cool find, although you probably did give a little much for them.

[Chad s]

Originally Posted by safariknut

Here's a vintage tool box with vintage tools included that I acquired since this post was started.All tools date between 1920 and 1930.Included is a set of 4-point sockets in 1/2 inch drive,a set of sockets in 7/16ths hex drive,and an unusual combination hex breaker bar/T handle.Also included is another set of 1930's era tools I picked up awhile ago.Duro and Indestro were the same company.

Included in the set was a Snap-On T handle that has the logo in vertical letters instead of angled.This was only used between 1920 and 1930.

Cost of both sets was a total of $19.

The Snap On T handle, with the ridges around it like that, dates from the mid-30's into the mid 1940's. The straight (non italicized) logo was used into WWII, I have sockets and drive tools date coded into the 1945 with that logo style.

[lostforawhile]

i was searching on ebay and i was suprised at all the vintage boxes on there. people who were selling them were worried about rust and dents, hell thats what gives them character. i really need some old ones again, i bought a craftsman box rollaround about ten years ago,piece of shit. i have two large drawers stuck together again for the hundredeth time,due to one going off it's tracks. i remember when they were some of the best you could get. time to search out some oldies. the nice thing about everyone being on the snap on ,mac craze,is the older good boxes seem to have taken a hit in price. i wouldn't mind finding an older kennedy box. went looking for a box to hide my battery in in my trunk,and no one seems to even have metal boxes anymore. dam plastic crap.

[<FANG>]

Birthday present for my middle daughter a few years back
She uses it for a Jewelry box

[johnlouisjones]

I finally pulled out my grandfather's 1958 Snapon ToolBox model KR-377B from storage and stocked my tools in it. I even have the original master lock that he used. It's awesome! Hope you guys enjoy the pics.

[lostforawhile]

i will get pictures up as soon as i can,i just got a kennedy kit k-32 long tool box for 10 dollars, from what i can tell the logo on the tag inside matches the 1911 kennedy logo,the first year of production. the kennedy logo on the outside is also hand painted. it's staying just the way it is,rust on the bottom and all. too much character to mess with.

[lostforawhile]

all right heres the pictures,the paint isn't flaking or anything it just got damp from it raining when i brought it in,it was still dusty.



edit this has to be 1914 or later, because the tag says van wert ohio, they moved there in 1914 the kennedy on the box is def hand painted like a signature.

[Theo Douglas]

Hey, guys,

These are bitchen boxes. They were made by the Blackhawk Tool Co., and they're getting expensive--but I have actually seen them on a certain online auction site with their original tools, basically a rack or two of sockets, a couple socket wrenches and, I believe, a speed wrench.

Bobby, you should make an even smaller tank out of your toolbox. There's gotta be a miniature-sized record out there for a miniature-sized belly tank!

Originally Posted by breeder

i have that very same one out in my lil shed!!!!neat!

[lostforawhile]

i need to take a pic of the one at work,it's actually a large 3 door cabinet, it was a set of foot lockers for airman trainees at spence field here during world war 2. i hope one day when i leave i can take it with me, i saved it from the trash.

[31modelo]

I got this BlackHawk for 20.00 at a garage sale down the road.

[59imp]

Originally Posted by Bobby Green

Here's the tool box that I use with the Bellytank. (For obvious reasons). I don't know who made these, but I suspect they also made vacuum cleaners.

holy smokes! this was my fathers first tool box, probably 60 yrs old, just had it striped in memory of his 80th birthday, he passed 11 yrs ago. means a lot to me to still have it. no markings on it whatsoever, wish i knew who made it. i'm up here in canada, so it looks as though these things got around...

mo

[Evil Wicked Mean & Nasty]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

I also have this old tool box I bought at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago for $5. I like the wings on the front!

Hey I got one like that. Got it a few years back at a yard sale too and the same price. I gave it to my boy, he put hot wheels in it for a while, then I started missing my tools. this is what I looked like when I found them in his tool box. He's a cool kid. I have a few old craftsman boxes too. I can't resist a tool box in a yard sale.

[Engine Pro 5X]

Sunnen box from the 50's>>>>.

[lostforawhile]

i called the kennedy store and mueseum up in van wert, and they are still trying to figure out what year this kennedy is. it 's perfect for my hammers and dollies though. i'll bet it weighs 20 pounds empty. talking about the one a few posts up

[George G]

Originally Posted by 95gtSTANG

Ok guys let me give this thread a little a little prod.. here is my recent 20 dollar aquisition. I am in the process of figuring out what kind of paint to use. I was considering some sort of acrylic eureathane but I am still researching. I will keep this updated..

Mine is exactly like this one. I got it from my aunt after my uncle died. Full of his snap on tools.You can still get orignal Snap on paint rom the sales rep.

[lostforawhile]

Originally Posted by George G

Mine is exactly like this one. I got it from my aunt after my uncle died. Full of his snap on tools.You can still get orignal Snap on paint rom the sales rep.

i wouldn't paint it, tool boxes are supposed to be beat up and scuffed up,thats where they get their character. al the markings indicate blood sweat and tears someone put into something in the past.

[dieseldave72]

Hey Gang
Im New.......
Diesel Dave's My Name, Harleys & Old Fords My Game.
President Outcasts Car Club Portland Oregon

I need Age Info on an old Craftsman 10 drawer.
Its Grey with chrome drawer handles, Old school hasp on lid, Oval Craftsman logo on bottom drawer. Came with red socket tray, looks original.
If anyone had a good deal on a matching bottom box / roll-away in Oregon or Washington I might be a buyer.

Also looking for '49 Ford sedan & '85 Mustang GT Parts

503 255 8552 evenings / message

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[Cooters Speed Shop]

Some Cool Boxes !!!

Cooter

[mottsrods]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

I also have this old tool box I bought at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago for $5. I like the wings on the front!

Hey Kiwi Kev.........this is a rare sign painters box. A company named Park made one very similar.

[Lucky Strike]

Originally Posted by mottsrods

Hey Kiwi Kev.........this is a rare sign painters box. A company named Park made one very similar.

Rare? I know of at least one being used as a fishing tackle box... ;-)

[Goldie]

Any Idea on this one?

What the make is?

This is the only recognizable thing on it, its one of the drawer pulls.

[dieseldave72]

Goldie
Sorry I don't recognize it. But it looks cool. The embossed emblems are a definate trademark. Try checking ebay.

Good Luck

Diesel Dave
Outcasts Car Club
Portland

[TOOLHOUND!]

Originally Posted by Goldie

Any Idea on this one?

What the make is?

This is the only recognizable thing on it, its one of the drawer pulls.

Looks like the stamping on a Rem-Line top chest drawer handle of mine, have the chest buried somewhere.

[Aman]

Interesting stuff. Does anybody have any of the old scripted "Ford" tools? I've got a wrench or two around here someplace.

[TL95SVT]

Here is mine:
It was my grandfather's, and i believe it is from the early 70's as it has a snap on tool book showing where he made payments from 1970.

It was up north all of its life and has some rust/dents/dings. I really want to restore it, but then again, i want to keep it original since it has history. If it wasnt a family member's, it would already have been restored.

Help me out!! What do you guys think i should do? Do i leave the rust and let it get worse? Or??

[jimmyv]

Originally Posted by Aman

Interesting stuff. Does anybody have any of the old scripted "Ford" tools? I've got a wrench or two around here someplace.

I have a bunch of old Ford tools

[boldventure]

Originally Posted by TL95SVT

Here is mine:




It was my grandfather's, and i believe it is from the early 70's as it has a snap on tool book showing where he made payments from 1970.

It was up north all of its life and has some rust/dents/dings. I really want to restore it, but then again, i want to keep it original since it has history. If it wasn't a family member's, it would already have been restored.

Help me out!! What do you guys think i should do? Do i leave the rust and let it get worse? Or??

Some of the "rust stop" rust/fix" stuff (from local home ctr.)I used when I re-did my Dad's boxes turns the rust into a black oxide. I painted over it on the outside. I put some on the rust inside this past spring and it still looks black, no additional rust.

[Rudebaker]

Not a tool "box" but I carry my emergency tool kit for my Stude in a heavy canvas zippered bag my Dad was issued during the Depression when he was in the Civilian Conversation Corps out in Washington state. It's about 18" long, 10" deep and 10" wide; OD Green with a super heavy duty zipper that has a 2 inch wide flap that folds over it and it's waterproof, Dad may have done that though. A lot of their gear was old WW I surplus so I'm guessing this was as well. Dad used it to carry his ammo, gun cleaning kit and other hunting gear through the 40's, 50's and 60's. When it surfaced in Mom's basement while we were cleaning out the house my siblings were going to pitch it in the trash. I grabbed it and said, "Like Hell!" It looks right at home in the trunk of the Stude just like it did in his '48 Merc Club Coupe, now if I had just found that...........

[cougardan]

I've had the old grey Craftsman box for a long time- it was my dad's.

The top box I got a little while back at a used tool store. I grabbed it quick for a good price. It's an old S-K piece. I don't know if its considered a machinist's box or not. I've never seen another like it. It's extra cool for me 'cuz I've always picked up S-K tools when I found them.

It has an olive green wrinkle finish. The only problem is the painted initials on the top. Not very nice red paint. Does anyone make the correct paint to redo that part?

Anyone know the ages of these?

Dan

[Blwnsln]

Some nice vintage stuff here

[Dean Lowe]

Saw this displayed with a Model A at a show today.

[GuyW]

See, I think any crafty guy will appreciate this classic tool chest, built by a piano maker, back when craftsmen walked the earth....

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=27038

[Brad54]

Originally Posted by TL95SVT

It was up north all of its life and has some rust/dents/dings. I really want to restore it, but then again, i want to keep it original since it has history. If it wasnt a family member's, it would already have been restored.

Help me out!! What do you guys think i should do? Do i leave the rust and let it get worse? Or??

Restore it. If it was in great original condition, with only a ding or two, then leave it. But as it is now, it's just a beat old box in the garage with history only for you. Restore it to the way your grandfather bought it, and then enjoy it. Make it a focal point of your shop and honor your grandfather that way, rather than just having it as another piece of old stuff in the shop.

-Brad

[boldventure]

Originally Posted by Brad54

Restore it. If it was in great original condition, with only a ding or two, then leave it. But as it is now, it's just a beat old box in the garage with history only for you. Restore it to the way your grandfather bought it, and then enjoy it. Make it a focal point of your shop and honor your grandfather that way, rather than just having it as another piece of old stuff in the shop.

-Brad

***What Brad said!!!
I get all sentimental about my Dad's old stuff, he's gone now but I kept what I could...
some B4 and after pics...

[Graham08]

Here's mine...another old Snap-On box.



My dad bought it at an auction when he was about 10 years old. We think it is late 40's/early 50's vintage. The coolest part doesn't show in the photo...it has a "garage door" front that rolls down to cover the drawers...keeping people out of your tools!

[boldventure]

Nice toolbox...
One question though...how do you keep it so clean?

[Graham08]

Photo was taken right after cleaning the shop!

[skunx1964]

[boldventure]

Originally Posted by Graham08

Photo was taken right after cleaning the shop!

Well that's what I thought.......!
Good lookin' stuff...

[skunx1964]

its a really nice kennedy i got far about 10 bucks or so at a flea market, its more of a brown/green, my cam sux. just a lil flash rust on the lock from sittin on the patio, i guess i should put em in the garage.....

[sgtzoidberg]

Originally Posted by Graham08

Here's mine...another old Snap-On box.



My dad bought it at an auction when he was about 10 years old. We think it is late 40's/early 50's vintage. The coolest part doesn't show in the photo...it has a "garage door" front that rolls down to cover the drawers...keeping people out of your tools!

im currently rebuilding this type of box with the garage door type security cover.

[shooter54]

Originally Posted by Graham08

Here's mine...another old Snap-On box.



My dad bought it at an auction when he was about 10 years old. We think it is late 40's/early 50's vintage. The coolest part doesn't show in the photo...it has a "garage door" front that rolls down to cover the drawers...keeping people out of your tools!

my buddy has that exact box-i love it! the garage door feature is so cool.
mine's not exactly vintage....

[power58]

Great post. Tool boxes are like garages. You cant have to much garage or to many tool boxes. My grandpa bought a Craftsman work bench with drawers and a roll around tool box in the 50's. When he passed away my Dad got it. Dad bought a new Rem Line in 1966 when he worked at the Chevy Garage. When Dad retired from the garage he put the Rem Line on Grandpa's Craftsman box. When Dad passed away I got the Rem Line and Craftsman boxes. Both came with some neat old tools. Tool Boxes are like cars, they have a history and provide great memories.

[RichG]

I needed a tool tower to put my bigger stuff in, but was taken aback at the prices being asked. My solution: a early seventies Pepsi machine. I'm in the process of gutting the machine and adding drawers. I even wired the front so the Pepsi sign at the top will be lit with LED's.

[billthecougnut]

Originally Posted by Bobby Green

Here's the tool box that I use with the Bellytank. (For obvious reasons). I don't know who made these, but I suspect they also made vacuum cleaners.

Blackhawk tools came out with this box to showcase its Nuggets line of sockets in 1947. I am pretty sure they never got into the vacume bussiness. They were a pretty big tool name in the day. (still around as far as I can tell)

[davidfe]

This is a machinists tool chest with oak drawers lined with felt bottoms.
Metal outer case. Locking front panel.

[bobbleheadhillbilly]

Here are some of my tool boxes. I used to keep the upper chest at work. It is ridiculously heavy and has no handles or legible badges. I have tried to find out who manufactured it and approximate age, but have had no luck. The top lid is a style I had never seen before. The drawers are the compound slide type and operate well whether they are half empty or loaded to the hilt. The guy I got the roller chest from said he thought it was a Proto. It has no badges just the outline of an oval with the ends squared off. They are both very sturdy although the roller needs a new set of casters and a paint job. I actually prefer these two boxes over the Craftsman set I bought about 10 years ago. There is just a world of difference in the quality of construction.

[DynoDave]

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

I forgot when you started this thread that I have this. More of a work station than tool box but it was used for tool storage.

That is so cool. There was one of these on Ebay last year, and I watched it until it closed...went for too much money for me, but I would have LOVED to have had it. I saved pictures of it and was going to post them, but obviously there's no need.

[el_ESPANTO]

hey everyone

i got a nice little collection of tool boxes pictures are comming soon

[el_ESPANTO]

HERES MY 1ST ENTRY
THIS FUCKER TOOK AWHILE TO RESTORE BUT IT STILL LOOKS VINTAGE

[60srailjob]

WOW I cant post pics of my tool box it dated 87.......way to new......

[oilslinger53]

Count me in! not a rollaway, or even a toolbox really, but old none the less... I think it's intended use was as a tackle box. I'm gonna use it for road tools though. I found it in the dumpster at work, and it had this pepto pink paint on it. It looks so much like my valve cover I had to take it home. I'm gonna paint it to match my car, HOK candy blue, with pearl white stripes on the top, and handle. and the lettering if i can figer out how to do it clean.

Anyone have an idea as to how old this is? My guess is taintes because it looks like my cover, I'm asssuming mid 50's, early 60's?



It has this cool, redundant safety latch incase you forget to latch it.

[Weeks46]

Just found this one of a popular fella who SELL-ERS stuff on here and makes awesome cast parts.-Weeks

[Weeks46]

Finally got pics of my old toolbox I gave to my nephew.-Weeks

[ol gasser]

Originally Posted by oilslinger53

Count me in! not a rollaway, or even a toolbox really, but old none the less... I think it's intended use was as a tackle box. I'm gonna use it for road tools though. I found it in the dumpster at work, and it had this pepto pink paint on it. It looks so much like my valve cover I had to take it home. I'm gonna paint it to match my car, HOK candy blue, with pearl white stripes on the top, and handle. and the lettering if i can figer out how to do it clean.

Anyone have an idea as to how old this is? My guess is taintes because it looks like my cover, I'm asssuming mid 50's, early 60's?



It has this cool, redundant safety latch incase you forget to latch it.

I have the same one . My grandpa bought new in 1954.

[Tim G]

i have a Snap-on bottom box similar to the one in the first post, the middle box is a bit later maybe 70's. i also have a Snap-on top box that was designed to fit in the boot(trunk) of a Austin Mini, i don't use it anymore as it's a bit small as you can imagine. i'll get some pics tomorrow and post them up

[lostforawhile]

here are a couple more,first is an antique filmstrip cabinet, these were discarded from a local high school, my friend go the other 30, i wish i could have gotten more. these are built like a brick sh..house. you can put anything in these.
my old fashioned filing cabinet,antique safe, which i have no idea what the combination is to. lots of parts storage and super strong.

another old homemade box i found at a fleamarket, very well built,i have it loaded with open end wrenches.

[Tim G]

Here's a pic of mine as promised...

i think it's 60's Snap-on roll cab, 70's or 80's Snap-on middle box, shitty modern top box(temp) and a late 90's MAC side cab...

[KCCOS]

Got this off of the HAMB awhile back.

[fatrhino]

I picked up a nice old tool box from an auction recently, but I don't know who made it. I'm sure you guys can help me out. The 2nd picture shows where it looks like the badge used to be, as well as the unique markings on the handles

Edit: Looks to have the same handle markings as the ones in Goldie's picture on the last page

[sickboy713]

Originally Posted by Weeks46

Finally got pics of my old toolbox I gave to my nephew.-Weeks

weeks, i worked at TCR for a couple of years. '02 & '03. stands for Team Caveman Racing

[Weeks46]

Nice yeah I used to buy my mooneyes and Mr.Hoorsepower shirts there back then. That was when Mike Corwin ran the counter. Wish TCR was still around but they were costly and we had quite a few speed shops back then Race Prep, Victory Circle, TCR.... Now I can only say to my knowledge Victory Circle is the only one and way to overpriced on parts. You guys sure turned out some nice sprint cars back then.-Weeks

[Yummy]

Here's a box I found at a garage sale this past summer.
The tag says:Box, Tool, Mechanics', it has type, size, spec. no. Manu P/N, Contract No. made by Simonsen Metal Products, Company Chicago, 51, IL

Does anyone have any info on anything like this?

[Abomination]

Some of those tools are painted... but are some re-plated?

~Jason

Originally Posted by jimmyv

Here are my boxes. The blue/black one is where I put all my real old tools. Stuff all the way back into the early 1900's. Most of it is Ford marked stuff. The red ones are my daily used stuff. How about old equipment? Pic of my old Sunnen hone, Sioux valve grinder, and Black Diamond drill grinder.

[eric87]

i just picked up an sk box like the one pictured. i didnt get the front panel though. can someone post pictures of it so i can make one

[eric87]

here are some of my vintage tool boxes

[eric87]

[Spark Plug]

Originally Posted by Bobby Green

Here's the tool box that I use with the Bellytank. (For obvious reasons). I don't know who made these, but I suspect they also made vacuum cleaners.

I have this same one, still has the Blackhawk sticker on the inside of the lid. I want to know more about this one though, I love the wings!!!

Originally Posted by caffeine

[eric87]

here is an old sk box i have

[solid]

Great uncle's, grandpa's, my dad's, and my (my son's) tool boxes.

[HotRodTruck]

This was gave to me not to long ago, The guy was just gonna toss it off the bluff. I have no clue what year it is. not to dang light takes 2 people to pick it up with no tools.

[roosters hot rods]

here's one i bought today...its a blackhawk

[Spokesman]

Any suggestions for restoring (painting) a vintage (1940'-50's) craftsman roll-around.
Bottom roll around is ok but the top needs paint. I'm wondering if any one knows where to get the matching color paint. Thanks

[curdy]

Going to pick this MAC rollaway up on Sunday night.

[jdj9410]

I traded my everlasting soul to the devil for this tool box, I wasn't using it no how. Really traded an old bow for it. Will make a great battery box in the 34. Think it is a router box. Don't know how old it might be.

[sloppy-ollies]

bumping this back up top with my flea market score from today. 35 bucks got me this older snap on box.

[To Tall]

Originally Posted by Goldie

Any Idea on this one?

What the make is?

This is the only recognizable thing on it, its one of the drawer pulls.

Its definitely Rimline I will give you the information on my box that has the same handles
My dad bought this box in 1956 in long island N.Y I have called the Rimline company they have been bought by some other company and they have no vintage parts
My fathers wife gave me the tool box after he past away with all the tools in it
Its been painted about 50 times looks like hell but I would not trade it for the world

[To Tall]

Originally Posted by TOOLHOUND!

Looks like the stamping on a Rem-Line top chest drawer handle of mine, have the chest buried somewhere.

its REM LINE not Rim Line thank you

[Ramblur]

Scored this 1965 Snap On box loaded with tools at the Crane Cams
liquidation last month.Pulled the drawers out and found old receipts
from bike shops in Long Beach and stuff leading me to believe the
original/previous owner worked for Holman-Moody.




And here's the Rem Line I got for HS graduation in 78.

[To Tall]

Originally Posted by Ramblur

Scored this 1965 Snap On box loaded with tools at the Crane Cams
liquidation last month.Pulled the drawers out and found old receipts
from bike shops in Long Beach and stuff leading me to believe the
original/previous owner worked for Holman-Moody.




And here's the Rem Line I got for HS graduation in 78.

Groovy peace sign on the snap on