I remember when my Snap-On box was new. :( I have a KR-1000 with the matching side box. I bought it back around 1986 or 1987. Between the purchase of the box, side box, and tools to fill it, I think I may have personally financed my Snap-On dealers childrens college education. :eek:
Nice restoration there MBAtarga. Maybe if I am ever able to retire I'll restore mine.

i have a KR 1000 also, but with a matching top and two side boxes! Also bought it in @ 87!

Wow, Mark - that tool box looks GREAT!

Are you sure about the year? I knew you said the PO bought it in 1978, but that emblem style - any chance it's older than that? I don't know when they changed that emblem (print style) but it seems like I've seen that on pretty old boxes. It would be cool if it were even older than 1978.

Also a fan of MAC boxes. One of my friends (yes, a woman) has an absolutely exquisite teal blue MAC box. I told her it gives me Tool Box Envy! :D

angela

Angela,
The model/serial number and mfr date are engraved on the back of each piece - and shows 1978 as the year.

mark,

that looks fantastic!!

Very nice!

Cool! Based on the fact that you mentioned dated, I did an internet search and came up with this site that I thought I'd share with you cool-tool-guys:

Collecting Snap-on

Using that source, I found that the "old" snap-on 1/2 drive that we picked up at a yard sale just because it looked cool is a 71-M - made 1950 to 1965. Not as old as I had hoped, but still a pretty cool ratchet.

angela

Excellent!!

Edge Trim for Snap On KR500 & 550B
 

Hello everyone, great restorations. I have come across one of these gems myself and I am in the process of restoring it but need to replace the edge trim, any ideas where I can source it?

Thank you