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Offline Midnitemack

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« on: February 23, 2021, 01:51:16 PM »
Picked up this last week , interesting 70s or 80s vintage Sidchrome Cantilever box , it would have originally been red all over , first time I’ve seen this one. But the dilemma is what to do with it now ? I applaud SK for what he’s doing with his recent one but how far do I go with this , I like the thought of putting it back to complete with tools but not sure how much would be invested by the time I was finished.





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Offline DeadNutz

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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2021, 03:24:23 PM »
That is just begging to be filled with the proper tools. You don't have what's missing in your inventory?
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2021, 03:36:41 PM »
Quote from: DeadNutz on February 23, 2021, 03:24:23 PM
That is just begging to be filled with the proper tools. You don't have what's missing in your inventory?

Agreed! -- In the US vintage items like this are getting more rare by the year; which makes the search/hunt for a complete matching set of tools that much more exciting and fulfilling. In ten/twenty years it'll be a desirable collectors set and you'll be glad you invested the time and energy into the project.
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Offline jabberwoki

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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2021, 06:05:06 PM »
If you can replicate those labels perfectly i say re birth it.
If not that's a tough one. it would be hard to make it look good working around those logos.

Either way you need to send me that Leyland badge......
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2021, 06:17:14 PM »
Quote from: jabberwoki on February 23, 2021, 06:05:06 PM
If you can replicate those labels perfectly i say re birth it.
If not that's a tough one. it would be hard to make it look good working around those logos.

Either way you need to send me that Leyland badge......
It’s yours mate  !!


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Offline jabberwoki

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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2021, 07:31:05 PM »
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Offline bonneyman

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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2021, 07:57:13 PM »
As one who has restored a cantilever box, I say go for it!

I still think of Jabber every time I pull this box out! :great:
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Offline goodfellow

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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2021, 08:12:25 PM »
Excellent work George! -- that is truly a keeper.
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Offline Midnitemack

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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2021, 08:46:07 PM »
Quote from: goodfellow on February 23, 2021, 08:12:25 PM
Excellent work George! -- that is truly a keeper.
George has certainly set the bar high!!!! I doubt I could match your patience and attention to detail, maybe the first move will be to check the stash and see what tools I’ve got for it already.


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Offline bonneyman

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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2021, 09:37:35 PM »
Thanks, guys. Jabber was kind enough to send me the box en gratis - and paid for the shipping!

It took some time, but I upgraded all the rusted rivets with nuts and bolts. And now it holds all of my vintage car tools (battery pliers, vacuum gauge, timing light, brake tools, carb adjuster, etc.)
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Offline skfarmer

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« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2021, 09:59:45 PM »
i say go for it.

i have made some serious progress on my box.........and then some. i need to post some new pics.
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2021, 10:35:58 PM »
Ah there she is the Madmoizelle in red :bravo_2:
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Offline Heiny57

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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2021, 04:36:02 AM »
That’s a huge transformation!   :bravo_2:
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2021, 08:26:14 AM »
I see the dilemma about filling the box with the proper tools. I did a quick search and found a guy in AUS selling Sidchrome 1/2dr sockets on the bay for 25Aus each with 28AUS shipping. I sure hope you can find them cheaper. :o
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2021, 07:55:38 PM »
What else are you going to do with all your free time?!

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