I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk.....
On October 3rd, I bought the two stack units from Sears, their upscale model. Two weeks later, the right corner of the lower unit starts to collapse, and I couldn't open the drawers. So last Sunday, I exchanged the lower unit for a new one, and so far so good.
Now the same corner of the upper unit has started collapsing, I don't get it, there is hardly any weight on it, since it's at the top. The drawers won't lock, and it's getting worse every day. The only thing I can think of is that on the shipping box it says....do not stack more than 7 boxes high. The warehouse must have been out of room and they stacked them 12 high. They must have been that way when I bought them, but I didn't notice. :confused:
Anyway, tomorrow I have to take the top unit back to exchange, what a PIA. :mad :mad
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (FXT)
I guess you're gonna have to make the boys from Sears open the box at the store and do a careful exam before accepting the next one. What a nuisance!! :mad
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (Grey Ghost)
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That is aggravating ! Maybe, they got a bad batch ?
Hmmmm...My paranoia always made me wonder if ole Sears didn't sell inferior, second rate mechandise on those big sales. Maybe there is something to my concerns. :D :D
I think ole Patrick must be hiding his gold bullion in those new tool boxes...they are all collapsing under the weight. :lol:
[Modified by Chuck Sangerhausen, 9:35 PM 10/26/2002]
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (67HEAVEN)
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You mean the hood on the Canada Post panel isn't original?????
No. What I mean is that the engine compartment on the 65 Impala 409 was "restored" somewhat once, but now it looks like its been used as a daily driver ever since. If you are going to try to sell something, why not try to enhance the value with a little detailing. Also, the rally wheels on the 66 Caprice 396 look fakey from five feet away...I can't put my finger on why. The hub caps don't look original or its missing beauty rings or something.
[Modified by Chuck Sangerhausen, 10:29 PM 10/26/2002]
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (Chuck Sangerhausen)
Chuck,
The '66 has Police car caps and no trim rings. I used to run those same caps on my '67 coupe. Originally the rally wheel were used on police cars starting in '67 for disc brake clearance and were usually painted body color like a standard wheel would be, hense the need for a plain hub cap (and no trim ring was used).
I bought my Craftman cabinet and chest in '69 and last year I bought a 3 drawer add on chest. The new stuff is definitely not built to the same quality standards as the old ones were.
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (Chuck Sangerhausen)
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No. What I mean is that the engine compartment on the 65 Impala 409 was "restored" somewhat once, but now it looks like its been used as a daily driver ever since. If you are going to try to sell something, why not try to enhance the value with a little detailing. Also, the rally wheels on the 66 Caprice 396 look fakey from five feet away...I can't put my finger on why. The hub caps don't look original or its missing beauty rings or something.
Chuckles my friend, the '66 396 is actually a 427 and the rallye wheels aren't original anyway. Rallyes appear until 1967. I'm guessing the owner put them on there because he "likes" them..........something dumb like I'd do. :D
Keep in mind that this auction is NOT about originality. This auction is mostly about "fun" drivers that are unusual compared and contrasted to all the Civics and Accords "boom-boxin'" down the avenues. :lol:
I do agree with you that the detailing was less than desirable on many of the cars, but "most" of them are drivers.
When we really want our pockets picked, there's always Barrett-Jackson. :lol:
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (67HEAVEN)
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Chuckles my friend, the '66 396 is actually a 427 and the rallye wheels aren't original anyway. Rallyes appear until 1967. I'm guessing the owner put them on there because he "likes" them..........something dumb like I'd do.
So, it's a 427...I knew that was a possibility, but the poor quality of your photo makes the badge unreadable. Since you were there in person, you have distinct advantage over some one attempting to identify a car from a portion of one front fender. Assuming the car to be "somewhat" original, would you have known it was a Caprice from the photo? What was the tip-off?
Actually, with a gun to my head, I don't claim to know anything about any cars except one 70 Corvette. Sometimes, I get lucky and that knowledge extends over into other areas. Somtimes it doesn't, but I think it does.
Incidently, you don't have to go to Barrett-Jackson to get your pockets picked...I am sure there others within blocks of your location that will be happy to do it for you. :D :D
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (Chuck Sangerhausen)
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So, it's a 427...I knew that was a possibility, but the poor quality of your photo makes the badge unreadable.
You're not still using one of those old 12" monitors are you? :lol: :lol:
Even if you couldn't squint out the numbers you will, of course, remember that the 427 badge background was red.......the 396 was black. :D
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Since you were there in person, you have distinct advantage over some one attempting to identify a car from a portion of one front fender. Assuming the car to be "somewhat" original, would you have known it was a Caprice from the photo? What was the tip-off?
Easy.......the Caprice had no belt-line chrome trim down the side.......Impalas and Bel Air did. Although the Biscayne (like the Caprice) did not, the Caprice got the wheelwell moulding just to show off. Did I pass?
:D
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (67HEAVEN)
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You're not still using one of those old 12" monitors are you?
Try 19", Cyberman.
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Even if you couldn't squint out the numbers you will, of course, remember that the 427 badge background was red.......the 396 was black.
You've improved my education. Being a poor engineering student, my practicality kept me from wasting any time learning about big blocks or their badges.
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Easy.......the Caprice had no belt-line chrome trim down the side.......Impalas and Bel Air did. Although the Biscayne (like the Caprice) did not, the Caprice got the wheelwell moulding just to show off. Did I pass?
True enough about the stainless trim down the side. I thought the "beltline" was the terminology for where the "greenhouse" meets the body, but I could be wrong.
As I remember, the side trim on the Impala only extended about 15" in front of the front door line. Impala and Biscayne had different side trim as I recall. I believe Biscayne's was all stainless finish with no black accent stripe in the center, while Impala's trim (about 9/16" wide) had a depressed flat in the center that was painted black leaving a bright finish "bead" on each side. Impala also had the bright wheel opening moldings.
Actually, the tip-off for me was the pin-stripe. Caprice was first introduced in 66 after the model year was underway; seems like it was about December. It was essentially an Impala with different tail lights, a different top, a fancier trim interior, and pin-stripe in lieu of side trim.
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (67HEAVEN)
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The first Caprice appeared in 1965 as an "option" on the 4-door Impala. In 1966, both 2 and 4 door Caprices became available as a separate model.
If I hadn't been there, I would defer to your claim and that of all the historical Chevy websites. Since I was there, buying a 66 Impala Sport Coupe, I will just have to be shown. I have never seen a 65 Caprice up until now...if they made'em they must be rarer than Tuckers! I think you are all wet; got a 65 Chevrolet dealer brochure? :D :D
Re: I'm beginning to think Craftsman Tool boxes are junk..... (Chuck Sangerhausen)
Why Chuckles........you question my veracity? :D
Notice in the text where it says, ".....that is a Chevrolet Impala luxury option....". Also, notice that the ad says "introducing the Caprice Custom Sedan.....". This is a 1965 ad by the way.
More info verifying a 1965 Caprice here...... "A-CH65X1 185520 3693 Caprice Limited Edition 1965-76 £ 9.95
In 1964 an order banned Chevrolet executives from driving Cadillacs. Within a year the Caprice was prototyped, approved and introduced as an upscale sedan in the 1965 line, and by the following year it was a separate line with a sedan, wagon and coupÚ. It always was at the luxury end of the market and compared favourable through its life with the Cadillac. This book is a compilation of road and comparison tests, technical and performance data, and model introductions. Cars covered include: 396, 427, Custom Wagon, V8, Coupe, Sport Sedan, Classic. 92 pages, 180 illus. SB."http://www.brooklands-books.com/page...yroadtests.htm
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"The totally redesigned chassis featured a "perimeter" steel frame, all-new front and rear suspension, and wider track. At mid-year, a new-generation 396-cubic-inch big block V8 replaced the previous 409 V8 and an ultra-plush Caprice four-door hardtop made its debut at the top of the Impala line." http://www.autocar.webzdarma.cz/impala/1965.htm
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