New-to-me very old toolbox

[ebinmaine 75,033]

So while Trina was at our favorite small engine repair place yesterday to pick up the trimmer she spied this beauty..

 

1954 Huot top. 

 

I'll let the pics tell the story.  

 

If anyone can identify the base cabinet I'd appreciate it. Replacement Craftsmen drawers on a (military green? ) base.  

 

 

 

 

Edited 16 hours ago by ebinmaine

[Achto 30,051]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

Replacement Crafstmen drawers on a (military green? ) base.  

 

I have seen some early Craftsman tool boxes that were a gray/brown cabinet with red drawers.

 

Edited 21 hours ago by Achto

[ebinmaine 75,033]

3 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

I have seen some early Craftsman tool boxes that were a gray/brown cabinet with red drawers.

 

 

 

Ahhh.  That gray I've seen.  

 

Any idea what year range??

 

 

[Achto 30,051]

3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Any idea what year range??

 

 

60's -70's was the common period for this color scheme, particularly for smaller, older boxes. It did continue into the 80's - 90's, some of these would have the "quiet glide" drawers.

[Wayne0 1,397]

Great score!!

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,152]

@ebinmaine looks to be in good condition, not beat into the ground. And looks old enough to last for a few more decades. Great Score!!!

[squonk 44,762]

Yes the bottom is Craftsman. I had the exact same box when I started working in 79. The first shop I was at I had to move from stall to stall and it really wouldn't handle the stress of movement so I had to upgrade. My current Mac box isn't much bigger but it was built so much better and over twice the weight empty.