What is this Snap On classic 78 toolbox worth?

[Timmastertech]

My snapon man asks 2500 used for a classic 78.

 

[Wolf359]

To buy anything that's not a Epiq Series or a Masters Series....You're basically overpaying for the Snap-on emblem....Kinda like buying a cheap Mercedes

You mean like a Mercedes C class or CLA? People say the C stands for cheap...

 

[GON]

Sometimes you are the bug, and sometimes the windshield . I was the BUG on this transaction.

I have two Snap on Boxes. One is super awesome, the other is a toy. I am in trouble with my new downsized garage and needed a box that was under 58 inches in length, and not taller than 45 inches as a fuse panel is at 48 inches. I am in trouble as I can't organize my tools, and need a third box. I had a stainless steel monster Kobalt box that I had to leave behind on a prior move.

Wish I had read Clinebarger's post about the different rails on this box (I purchased the box at 4pm yesterday). I thought this box had the desirable rails, and disappointed to find out it does not. This box was stored in a dirt floor steel workshop shed, exposed to moisture. The box does not have any dents, but has multiple scratches, and the drawers seem full of friction when opening and closing. I viewed and picked up the box during the beginning of a sleet storm, lighting was poor, windy, and wet. During normal light I think I would of walked.

This will fit where I need it too. Just wish I didn't have to recondition the box and that it had the good sliders and the box was stored in a better area. I overpaid.... showing once again I am clearly a flawed and imperfect person. Should have waited, thought this was a good deal and I wanted to solve my garage storage problem. This box will go to the right of the Dale Ernhart box (that is my crappy box functionally) and the new blue box will replace the white plastic shelf.

I was without a doubt the BUG on this transaction.

 

[SatinSilver]

Is this in SC? Maybe I should drive down...

$1500 is a great price. It'd look pretty good next to those Mercedeseses in the garage.

And the Navigator!

 

[Oliveoil2]

That’s a good box and don’t worry about the “patina” from use. I like a used boxes with original patina. Look at how the paint on the drawers is worn from 35 yrs of use.

 

[GON]

That’s a good box and don’t worry about the “patina” from use. I like a used boxes with original patina. Look at how the paint on the drawers is worn from 35 yrs of use.

Thanks, placed the box and talked myself off the ledge.

The box fits, works well, and allows me to start organizing today- rather than spend weeks/ months looking for that perfect deal while I can't efficiently find needed tools in a limited amount of time.

 

[Donald]

That’s a good box and don’t worry about the “patina” from use. I like a used boxes with original patina. Look at how the paint on the drawers is worn from 35 yrs of use.

Do most mechanics put drawer liners in each drawer. Or only me?

 

[GON]

Do most mechanics put drawer liners in each drawer. Or only me?

This box has drawer lines. The liners are tired, but I am keeping them as drawer liners are expensive and take some time cutting to fit.

 

[Donald]

This box has drawer lines. The liners are tired, but I am keeping them as drawer liners are expensive and take some time cutting to fit.

When I moved to Delaware a few weeks ago I decided to see if I could get by with a single tool box (chest and cabinet). I had two before the move. One larger than the other however, I kept the larger one and sold the other one for $100 to a friend. I believe through better tool organization (wrench holders for example) I can get by with a single tool box. But I am a shade tree mechanic so I don't have a crazy amount of tools. Maybe only 6 flavors of a 1/2" wrench (plus sockets).

 

[RooflessVW]

Do most mechanics put drawer liners in each drawer. Or only me?

Shadowed

 

[GON]

22 degrees right now in Columbia. Spent a hour earlier this morning on the garage. A long way to go, but the new tool box sure is helping getting things uncluttered.

 

[Donald]

22 degrees right now in Columbia. Spent a hour earlier this morning on the garage. A long way to go, but the new tool box sure is helping getting things uncluttered.View attachment 85688

How are you going to get to the electrical panel? For safety you should be able to pop off a breaker in a few seconds.

Stores always have a sign near electrical panels. 'keep area clear".

What kinds of tools take up so much room you need three tool boxes? Seems one should be able to fit the majority of tools into the black SnapOn one to the left. Maybe a lot of specialized tools? Air tools?

 

[GON]

How are you going to get to the electrical panel? For safety you should be able to pop off a breaker in a few seconds.

Stores always have a sign near electrical panels. 'keep area clear".

What kinds of tools take up so much room you need three tool boxes? Seems one should be able to fit the majority of tools into the black SnapOn one to the left. Maybe a lot of specialized tools? Air tools?

Donald, this setup was designed for immediate access to the fuse box and the water sprinkler controller (see pics). As I organize and clean, things should get easier to see and find.

I am not at a level to call myself a "shade-tree mechanic", but I do all my own work. I currently insure six vehicles, most of my vehicles are ten plus years old. My F350 is 20 years old, V10 and I use it to haul heavy loaded trailers cross country. Specialty tools greatly helps me do the maintenance and repairs. From serpentine belt tool to hose clamp remote pliers, they all make the difference between a good day and a bad day.

Just in electrical I am showing one drawer. It has a heat gun, solder, gun, solder iron, heat shrink tube, battery tester, etc. I could fill the entire blue cabinet with just auto electric.

I move every two-three years, so I struggle with storing tools and parts. If I had just one vehicle, not so much of a issue. Six-eight vehicles, trailers, children's cars, co-workers cars, I am challenged with limited work space. Where I live now, I have no driveway, so everything I do gets done in a garage.

 

[D60]

Sometimes you are the bug, and sometimes the windshield . I was the BUG on this transaction.

I have two Snap on Boxes. One is super awesome, the other is a toy. I am in trouble with my new downsized garage and needed a box that was under 58 inches in length, and not taller than 45 inches as a fuse panel is at 48 inches. I am in trouble as I can't organize my tools, and need a third box. I had a stainless steel monster Kobalt box that I had to leave behind on a prior move.

Wish I had read Clinebarger's post about the different rails on this box (I purchased the box at 4pm yesterday). I thought this box had the desirable rails, and disappointed to find out it does not. This box was stored in a dirt floor steel workshop shed, exposed to moisture. The box does not have any dents, but has multiple scratches, and the drawers seem full of friction when opening and closing. I viewed and picked up the box during the beginning of a sleet storm, lighting was poor, windy, and wet. During normal light I think I would of walked.

This will fit where I need it too. Just wish I didn't have to recondition the box and that it had the good sliders and the box was stored in a better area {snip}

I'm confused, I asked about drawer slides but clinebarger said it was ball bearing slides (and I have no reason to doubt that as I'm just not that familiar with the Classic series)

What's your complaint with the drawer slides? Are they friction or bb? Either way a little lube will hopefully help them

edit: in the internet era I think it takes a lot of courage and self awareness to admit you made a poor choice. But as you've discovered.....you've got it now, it's still pretty nice, and fits your needs. Chock it up as a caveat emptor lesson and move on (which it appears you have, and good for you!)

 

[GON]

I'm confused, I asked about drawer slides but clinebarger said it was ball bearing slides (and I have no reason to doubt that as I'm just not that familiar with the Classic series)

What's your complaint with the drawer slides? Are they friction or bb? Either way a little lube will hopefully help them

edit: in the internet era I think it takes a lot of courage and self awareness to admit you made a poor choice. But as you've discovered.....you've got it now, it's still pretty nice, and fits your needs. Chock it up as a caveat emptor lesson and move on (which it appears you have, and good for you!)

D60,

The doors moved with friction when I checked out the box. It was sleeting and 30 degrees out. I was wrong thinking the sliders were friction. Now that the box is in the garage, most of the sliders are working better and I believe they are BB. I believe I have to clean and then lube the sliders and all will be well.

 

[GON]

The after pictures. What a difference a toolbox can make. They can efficiently store tools in ways shelfs and other methods can't. Moved the black fridge, so make things a little bit more ergonomic???

 

[Donald]

Donald, this setup was designed for immediate access to the fuse box and the water sprinkler controller (see pics). As I organize and clean, things should get easier to see and find.

I am not at a level to call myself a "shade-tree mechanic", but I do all my own work. I currently insure six vehicles, most of my vehicles are ten plus years old. My F350 is 20 years old, V10 and I use it to haul heavy loaded trailers cross country. Specialty tools greatly helps me do the maintenance and repairs. From serpentine belt tool to hose clamp remote pliers, they all make the difference between a good day and a bad day.

Just in electrical I am showing one drawer. It has a heat gun, solder, gun, solder iron, heat shrink tube, battery tester, etc. I could fill the entire blue cabinet with just auto electric.

I move every two-three years, so I struggle with storing tools and parts. If I had just one vehicle, not so much of a issue. Six-eight vehicles, trailers, children's cars, co-workers cars, I am challenged with limited work space. Where I live now, I have no driveway, so everything I do gets done in a garage.

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Unless you are in the military or moving on the company's dime I don't see how one could survive moving every 2-3 years. I hate packing, moving, the stress of the selling & buying and unpacking. I am hoping to stay where we moved to until my health dictates this house is too much for me to care for.

 

[97prizm]

When I worked for a small dealership years ago, the Snap On guy had a large and nice box. One of the mechanics asked "how much"? 5 grand retail, as it was a demo. If it goes back on the truck it's 7 Grand.

 

[P10crew]

So on the snapon chests what makes one chest better than other so chests? The slides? What’s different? I have a lot of snapon stuff but have never owned one of their chests.

 

[GON]

So on the snapon chests what makes one chest better than other so chests? The slides? What’s different? I have a lot of snapon stuff but have never owned one of their chests.

P10C,

Others much more knowledable will answer your question.

I do want to note, I now have three Snap On boxes. The Dale Earnhardt as seen in the pictures is a cheaply made box. The slides don't work seamlessly, no door lock to prevent door from opening by mistake, etc.

I learned there is a difference in door/ slides in all tool boxes. if you use your box a lot, I think the slides make a big difference. I had a monster Kobalt Chest in stainless steel i liked- a lot. Opening the drawers was labor intensive. Glad I sold off that box.