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hotrod 80 · 12-14-2009, 11:07 PM

I am looking for opinions on this . I have two smaller top and bottom boxes and very limited space . My wife wants to get me this for christmas and i could ofset her cost with the sell of my other 2 boxes . They also have 15% off that price , so somewhere around $1600 minus $750 for my boxes = somewhere between $850-900 depending on tax and such . Replacing my boxes and going to a standup style compressor would free up alot of room . Let me know what you think .
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...19D&lpage=none

79gmcc15 · 12-14-2009, 11:18 PM

Well to put it this way. I am banned from looking at that in lows because I left to much drool on the ground.

it is VERY NICE! That would be one heck of a present. Do what you can to get it but don't over extend your self. We will need pics when you get it!

hotrod 80 · 12-14-2009, 11:28 PM

I hear ya . My wife just says buy it , im tryin to justify it .

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2009, 11:36 PM

I think it's about twice what it should be. I have seen similiar boxes for about hlaf that price.

Sillyoldman · 12-14-2009, 11:45 PM

I like it, but the fridge is a little over the top for me. I suppose you can fetch a beer from the comfort of your creeper. Hmm maybe not a bad idea after all?

79gmcc15 · 12-14-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think it's about twice what it should be. I have seen similiar boxes for about hlaf that price.

new? like what? I am sure inquiring minds would love to know

79gmcc15 · 12-15-2009, 12:07 AM

Although, to be realistic. you can get this, http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...T11&lpage=none

and this

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...P09&lpage=none

for $1080 and be just as happy I am sure. and you still have enough money to buy a kick butt stereo a $50 fridge and still have money for a 24 pack and a couple new tools.

Sillyoldman · 12-15-2009, 12:19 AM

Also keep an eye on Costco. My BIL got a real nice one there at a great price. It's the size of a special ed bus and I think he paid aprox the same as that Kobalt. I know its smaller but they have one that seems pretty reasonable. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

jjjmm56 · 12-15-2009, 12:21 AM

Keep your boxes, buy truck parts, let the wife or kids get you the beer

**LEEVON** · 12-15-2009, 12:39 AM

Sams Club has had some nice stainless boxes in the $700 range in the past. I've seen that Lowes box, it's nice but $1800 nice? I have the HF top and bottom boxes and despite their constant failure to provide quality this one is very nice and heavy duty. My only ***** is they grab grease off your hands and it sticks, nothing a little simple green won't get though. At $6-700 for both they are a bargain. Mine even knocked me out one night without a flinch when I left the drawer open and stood up from the creeper

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**special-K** · 12-15-2009, 06:58 AM

I wonder how much extra you pay for the stainless that is unnecessary?The red paint on my ancient boxes is doin`just fine.

68C15 · 12-15-2009, 07:54 AM

I'm thinking I would rather keep what you have and buy a GOOD service cart for about $500. there's something to be said for having the tools you need at arm's reach even when you get out to the driveway.

Sinister · 12-15-2009, 11:43 AM

Summit has some nice tool chests as well.

MacAttack · 12-15-2009, 12:16 PM

Just go for what you want!

How often are you going to do this? Divide the price by how many years it will last. What kind of legacy do you want to leave? I've got two Kennedy roll-aways that my Dad left me and I've purchased add-on boxes for my son and I, and of course my grandson to have one day.

There. I justified it. Now go buy the damn thing.

71swb4x4 · 12-15-2009, 12:51 PM

Don't get the one with the fridge. What happens when the fridge goes bad?

LOW DOUGH · 12-15-2009, 01:26 PM

WOW I like it. I wouldn't get the frige though. I have a small frige in the garage right now.

fun in dirt · 12-15-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Don't get the one with the fridge. What happens when the fridge goes bad?

Good place to store your welding rods...if you have any!

I just bought my husband a nice Craftsman top chest for $270 on sale at Sears; they're normally about $550. After cleaning out his old box & putting only good tools in his new one, there is so much space, he now thinks he needs more tools

Or you can get the top & bottom chest for $700
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...l+Chest+Combos

But whatever floats your boat, I just couldn't see spending so much when you could get something similar for half the price.

cdowns · 12-15-2009, 02:00 PM

the money would b more wisely spent on real toolds or parts

rwolf9653 · 12-15-2009, 03:22 PM

I have this one mentioned above:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...l+Chest+Combos

Suits me just fine. While it would be cool to have the one with the fridge, it is only a tool box, it holds tools and gets dirty fingers rumaging through it.

MacAttack · 12-15-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

the money would b more wisely spent on real toolds or parts

This purchase has little if anything to do with wisdom.

It does however have everything to do with cool.

Mac.

hotrod 80 · 12-15-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think it's about twice what it should be. I have seen similiar boxes for about hlaf that price.

I think it might be over priced , but when we were tat the store the manager said he had had it to long and had some room to make a deal on it . I think inventory is coming up .

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

Although, to be realistic. you can get this, http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...T11&lpage=none

and this

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...P09&lpage=none

for $1080 and be just as happy I am sure. and you still have enough money to buy a kick butt stereo a $50 fridge and still have money for a 24 pack and a couple new tools.

I suggested this one to my wife . She says just get the big one . I like this one also .

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wonder how much extra you pay for the stainless that is unnecessary?The red paint on my ancient boxes is doin`just fine.

I am 4 miles from the gulf and the stainless would be a plus . We have had a gulf fogg for a week now . That salt mist is hard on stuff .

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

I'm thinking I would rather keep what you have and buy a GOOD service cart for about $500. there's something to be said for having the tools you need at arm's reach even when you get out to the driveway.

I don't have room to store a cart .

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Just go for what you want!

How often are you going to do this? Divide the price by how many years it will last. What kind of legacy do you want to leave? I've got two Kennedy roll-aways that my Dad left me and I've purchased add-on boxes for my son and I, and of course my grandson to have one day.

There. I justified it. Now go buy the damn thing.

This is my wifes thinking .

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Don't get the one with the fridge. What happens when the fridge goes bad?

I do refrigeration work for a living .

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

the money would b more wisely spent on real toolds or parts

I have tools and lots of them . Used to have a service truck , shop box and a home box . My job now supplies all the tools . My wife says truck parts would just dissappear , a toolbox will always be something she gave me for christmas . She wants to look at Sears tonight .

I wasn't to keen on the idea at forst , but she is wearing on me . I told her if we do this and i sell my old boxes the money goes toward a new refrigerator .

71swb4x4 · 12-15-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod 80

I think it might be over priced , but when we were tat the store the manager said he had had it to long and had some room to make a deal on it . I think inventory is coming up .

With what you said above, all the reasons not to buy the tool chest, may be the reason to buy it. No one wants it at that price.
I am willing to bet that you have a lot of wiggle room. Grab it for much cheaper than they have it listed.

**El Jay** · 12-15-2009, 04:25 PM

Instead of all the gee gaws, bells & whistles, etc., I'd be interested/concerned about things like; how hard is it to move, it I have to move it? How smooth do the drawers open & close, especially after they have a load in them.

And I'll be upfront & honest, I'm a more of a "function over form" kind of guy.
I'd rather have something that works well over something that looks purdy.

bpmcgee · 12-15-2009, 04:28 PM

I drool over that thing every time I go to lowes! It has a stereo in it too!

B

PanelDeland · 12-15-2009, 05:29 PM

I have a Craftsman box.It's stainless and about that size.They don't have it in the store.Don't try to order it online,it took almost 2 months for mine to get here.I like the box fine they just kept shining me on about delivery.
Mine was a B-Day gift from my wife and will probably outlive me.Make sure whatever you get has ball bearing glides on it.They last longer and by making the drawers move easier make the box last better.

12-14-2009, 11:07 PM	#1
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Tool chest opinions I am looking for opinions on this . I have two smaller top and bottom boxes and very limited space . My wife wants to get me this for christmas and i could ofset her cost with the sell of my other 2 boxes . They also have 15% off that price , so somewhere around $1600 minus $750 for my boxes = somewhere between $850-900 depending on tax and such . Replacing my boxes and going to a standup style compressor would free up alot of room . Let me know what you think . http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...19D&lpage=none __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-14-2009, 11:18 PM	#2
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Tool chest opinions Well to put it this way. I am banned from looking at that in lows because I left to much drool on the ground. it is VERY NICE! That would be one heck of a present. Do what you can to get it but don't over extend your self. We will need pics when you get it! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

12-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Tool chest opinions I hear ya . My wife just says buy it , im tryin to justify it . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-14-2009, 11:36 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Tool chest opinions I think it's about twice what it should be. I have seen similiar boxes for about hlaf that price. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-14-2009, 11:45 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Tool chest opinions I like it, but the fridge is a little over the top for me. I suppose you can fetch a beer from the comfort of your creeper. Hmm maybe not a bad idea after all? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

12-15-2009, 12:07 AM	#7
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Tool chest opinions Although, to be realistic. you can get this, http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...T11&lpage=none and this http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...P09&lpage=none for $1080 and be just as happy I am sure. and you still have enough money to buy a kick butt stereo a $50 fridge and still have money for a 24 pack and a couple new tools. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

12-15-2009, 12:19 AM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Tool chest opinions Also keep an eye on Costco. My BIL got a real nice one there at a great price. It's the size of a special ed bus and I think he paid aprox the same as that Kobalt. I know its smaller but they have one that seems pretty reasonable. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1 __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

12-15-2009, 12:21 AM	#9
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Tool chest opinions Keep your boxes, buy truck parts, let the wife or kids get you the beer

12-15-2009, 12:39 AM	#10
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Tool chest opinions Sams Club has had some nice stainless boxes in the $700 range in the past. I've seen that Lowes box, it's nice but $1800 nice? I have the HF top and bottom boxes and despite their constant failure to provide quality this one is very nice and heavy duty. My only ***** is they grab grease off your hands and it sticks, nothing a little simple green won't get though. At $6-700 for both they are a bargain. Mine even knocked me out one night without a flinch when I left the drawer open and stood up from the creeper http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90320 __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 12-15-2009 at 12:41 AM.

12-15-2009, 06:58 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Tool chest opinions I wonder how much extra you pay for the stainless that is unnecessary?The red paint on my ancient boxes is doin`just fine. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-15-2009, 07:54 AM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Tool chest opinions I'm thinking I would rather keep what you have and buy a GOOD service cart for about $500. there's something to be said for having the tools you need at arm's reach even when you get out to the driveway.

12-15-2009, 11:43 AM	#13
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Tool chest opinions Summit has some nice tool chests as well. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-15-2009, 12:16 PM	#14
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Tool chest opinions Just go for what you want! How often are you going to do this? Divide the price by how many years it will last. What kind of legacy do you want to leave? I've got two Kennedy roll-aways that my Dad left me and I've purchased add-on boxes for my son and I, and of course my grandson to have one day. There. I justified it. Now go buy the damn thing. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

12-15-2009, 12:51 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Tool chest opinions Don't get the one with the fridge. What happens when the fridge goes bad? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-15-2009, 01:26 PM	#16
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Tool chest opinions WOW I like it. I wouldn't get the frige though. I have a small frige in the garage right now.



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12-15-2009, 02:00 PM	#18
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Tool chest opinions the money would b more wisely spent on real toolds or parts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#19
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Tool chest opinions I have this one mentioned above: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...l+Chest+Combos Suits me just fine. While it would be cool to have the one with the fridge, it is only a tool box, it holds tools and gets dirty fingers rumaging through it. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

12-15-2009, 04:25 PM	#23
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Tool chest opinions Instead of all the gee gaws, bells & whistles, etc., I'd be interested/concerned about things like; how hard is it to move, it I have to move it? How smooth do the drawers open & close, especially after they have a load in them. And I'll be upfront & honest, I'm a more of a "function over form" kind of guy. I'd rather have something that works well over something that looks purdy. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

12-15-2009, 04:28 PM	#24
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Tool chest opinions I drool over that thing every time I go to lowes! It has a stereo in it too! B

12-15-2009, 05:29 PM	#25
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Tool chest opinions I have a Craftsman box.It's stainless and about that size.They don't have it in the store.Don't try to order it online,it took almost 2 months for mine to get here.I like the box fine they just kept shining me on about delivery. Mine was a B-Day gift from my wife and will probably outlive me.Make sure whatever you get has ball bearing glides on it.They last longer and by making the drawers move easier make the box last better. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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