I Bought a 1980s Snap on Toolbox with Tools for a Few Hundred Dollars

In this video we show you the recent purchase we made. A 1983 Snap On KR550 and KR555 Toolbox with tools.
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[@branned]

I have from garage sales two Snap-on tool chests (1956 and 1984) for $125 each. After I dissembled, degreased them, and used cleaner wax they look cool.

[@thenkgarage]

They are great boxes! Built for a lifetime

[@kenthibault4409]

love the box gents, another good find.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@NKLandscapingLLC]

My back still hurts from moving that top box! 🤣 Those older boxes are built super well!

[@thenkgarage]

Oh she thicc

[@arthurleap4562]

I like drawer liner from harbor freight. Stays put doesn't slide. Good buy and good luck.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks for the tip

[@rayparker7496]

Snap on did have black handles for screwdrivers

[@thenkgarage]

Yes the more i look at it i think this one might have been alltrade

[@karlmiller7500]

I use ice and water barrier (roofing material) in my toolbox drawers, it has adhesive on the back so it won't slide around and is very thin so it won't take any depth away from your drawers, it works well for me

[@thenkgarage]

I personally dont want it to be permanent but thats just me.

[@richshar7505]

No the logo is right we're i t should be I've got one kr550 and 556i think I'd have to go look at the back to be positive

[@thenkgarage]

Yes

[@jakehildebrandt4296]

My old man has the same one and it survived a 100 gallon compressor explosion with only a couple dents! Things are made like tanks.

[@thenkgarage]

It is definitely a tank

[@spacecat7247]

Aleays loved that combo. Big storage in a small footprint. I have the kr 557E. And the krl 661 with the heavy duty casters. Has a matco top box of same dimensions.

[@thenkgarage]

I have been using it since picking it up, its a good setup for limited space, drawer height is a little short but lots of compartments is nice

[@spacecat7247]

@thenkgarage lol yes a snap on staple. So many shallow drawers in many units. .

[@thenkgarage]

Yes indeed

[@garykolbo7228]

Harbor Freight has black roils of liner material. They are nice and work very well. Looks like you going to need several rolls. I use a piece of plywood, T squire and Razor Blade when cutting the liner. I find that seems to work the best. Great Score.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks! I’ll check it out

[@182JoeT]

I have that same box! I bought it in separate pieces and believe it or not parts are still available for it. I ordered all new slides and locks for mine. I would recommend some ribbed rubber matting for liners. I’m excited to see what y’all do with it and the clean up process.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks! There will be updates at some point

[@BellaRocko]

That is a pretty cool Snap-on box set and you got a great deal! The newer ones are not made a strong as these earlier ones. That long flat tool with the 3/8 drive is a serpentine belt tensioner release tool. It allows you to get in tight spaces. Thanks for sharing.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks! Yea its absolutely a tank!

[@stevekelley1179]

First thing the bar is for serpentine belts. Second thing is the wire. It’s called mechanics wire. Used for holding pieces or parts together.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks

[@supamanmrmainstream332]

They don't make them like that anymore. They're light and full of bells and whistles.

[@thenkgarage]

It used to be about heavy duty lifetime quality and now its about showing off

[@davidhull2060]

That Snap On box combo has always been my favourite. Nearly got my hands on one about 10 years ago, but at the last second some cheeky chancer beat me to it.

[@thenkgarage]

That happened to me last year the guy canceled on me when i was supposed to pick it up then all of a sudden it was sold

[@alandesgrange9703]

Anyway you figure it, a great deal, even with the wear and dents. Clean it, use some rubbing compound on the finish, and a coat of wax, and it will look great.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks for the tip!

[@carltorres513]

23 year diesel tech I have a 84 kra I like to use yoga mat for my draw liners & my work cart it works good 👍

[@thenkgarage]

Nice 👍

[@625jeffrey]

I would find the old logo and stick it on. May have been the cursive logo back then

[@thenkgarage]

I found they are on ebay for $100

[@richarddietz6145]

Buy some floor padding for laminate flooring you get a big roll for pretty cheap

[@thenkgarage]

I’ll check it out

[@ToolsandTime]

Congrats on the new toolbox! Sounds like you got a great deal on it, and those older boxes are usually built like tanks-that will serve you well and should last a long time.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@dsanford12]

Is excellent deal ! I bought my drawer liner from harbor freight , Works fine for me , Have fun take care

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks, you too!

[@DRMoore-se7ux]

Along time ago that model was my first new box keep it for the first 20 years as a mechanic it was a good box

[@thenkgarage]

Nice its a good box

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Empty it out power wash it, sand it, paint it and you will have a very nice box

[@thenkgarage]

I definitely want to do that

[@richshar7505]

No I got the same set and yes the snap on emblem is the same place as mine just I still have the bottom emblem same side as top

[@thenkgarage]

Is it the same emblem?

[@edmiller5576]

For my toolbox draw liners I use smooth bottom carpet runner

[@thenkgarage]

Great tip!

[@Toolhaul]

I use the drawer liner from HF. It's decent.

[@thenkgarage]

I just bought some

[@flexd1453]

Nice toolbox. How many inch wide its?

[@thenkgarage]

32” i believe

[@Cope1024]

I have the Matco Toolbox set which is the same size. I'm 6'3", an I can barely get to the top tool well. I made a small step to help me get to the tools.

[@thenkgarage]

Yea I appreciate them trying to make it fit the most tools for a small space but you really need a step stool to get in the top

[@Cope1024]

@@thenkgarage My 1/2"sockets and tools are up there. i can get to some from the ground, but the step makes it much better. I don't do as much large work as I used to.

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Cope1024]

@@thenkgarage Forgot to mention; Matco made a sliding step, and I had one, but they welded the attaching plate backwards.

[@thenkgarage]

Interesting

[@thetoolbandit]

Nice haul! Good luck on the hunt!

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks! You too!

[@cullendonaldson7841]

my brother in law bought the other snap on box the guy had. i actually bought a bunch of snap on tools from him as well and picked out a bunch of 6 point craftsman wrenches from this box. The $500 he was asking was a good deal but im glad you got to score it even cheaper!

[@thenkgarage]

Yea ive been looking for something this size, I didnt see the other ads or I would have been there sooner

[@weshall2601]

Great score

[@thenkgarage]

Thanks!

[@scottsandmeyer1832]

Black and white trunk paint, spray in drawers for liner .

[@thenkgarage]

I think im gonna use a removable liner but thanks for the input

[@PaulyC_1987]

That's the 81-95 logo. That emblem alone is a hundred bucks on fleabay... Dunno if I'm the only one this nerdy but I won't own any snap on not in that year range other than electronics obviously.

[@thenkgarage]

Yea I dont know if i’ll replace the logo at this time, im going to start with cleaning

[@PaulyC_1987]

@@thenkgarage I personally love the old logo and it is correct font for the box 🤷.

[@thenkgarage]

Love vintage snap on