1930-31 Front Apron Tool Box

[M2M]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

my question to others is just exactly what do you carry in these that is such a necessity to have?

I know one Second Amendment Model A guy that keeps a loaded 1930s pistol there.

[M2M]

Originally Posted by M2M

I know one Second Amendment Model A guy that keeps a loaded 1930s pistol there.

And I'm not referring to this true American Oldboy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7i9HcheVio

[Walt Bratton]

Click on this link it will take you to Bratton's page where it shows how we mounted this box on Walt's pick up.
https://www.brattons.com/metal-tool-box.html

[Kahuna]

Bob
That streamlined box of yours looks great.
I'm going to see if I can add one to my 32 B

[Bob Bidonde]

Originally Posted by Clem Clement

Hey Bob. How you be? Hot and rainy here in DC area. My tool box is full of tools and parts. So is the under seat area. For the front box, I found a cardboard box that exactly fits in the steel box. Perfect for stopping rattles. Under the seat of my 30 Cabby, I have plastic small parts box(Fishing lure box) the little stuff stays in plane view.

I have a list of what is where stored in each site as CRS has set in. You may remember it did many a tour in the A and carried a ton of spares for any occasion. Always carried instant beer and an 8X10 glossy on Momma.
Stay well

Hi Clem,

I am fine and it appears Lymphoma is behind me. Long time no see. I am still running trains on my O-gauge railroad, and it occasionally makes me think of you (see photo). It's a scene on my railroad.


My Coupe has a significant amount of room under the front seat relative to Model A's that is, but my Victoria has no storage room except for some horse blankets behind the rear seat. So that front apron tool box is Godsend!

[Jim Huseby]

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Since I am the original designer and manufacturer of the contoured tool box, I'll comment here. My daily driver is a '30 CCPU and as you know, in one of those, unless you add door pockets and kick panel pockets there isn't any storage room in the cab, not even any place to put your hat. Under the seat I keep bigger tools, water pump, distributor, jack, coveralls, rags... The bed is packed with a couple spare tires, camping gear and some car care products and has a snapped-on tonneau. So for me, the storage in the front tool box is very handy to carry a gallon of coolant, a quart of oil, break-over bar with 13/16" socket and extension, distributor tools, small tools, tire gauge, rags, hand cleaner, etc. and a folded-up piece of tarp to use as a creeper. And yes, for some of us types, it can become a catch-all. I don't manufacture them any more, so try MikesAfordable if you're looking for one. You can see some of its capacity on my website olympicspeedsters by clicking on "Design and Fabrication" then "Tool box". I may be retiring soon, so this is not a solicitation to sell parts or services.

[CarlG]

Jim,
I looked on your web site and couldn't find the tool box. And on Mike's A Ford Able, they only list one for the 28-29 models.

[divcoone]

My box came from Mikes and it was for a 1930. Why don’t you give them a call.

[Jim Huseby]

Carl G - I looked at my website www.olympicspeedsters.com and it is truly difficult to navigate and needs improvement by one of my sons. However, I found the tool boxes by clicking on "Gallery" then on "Design and Fabrication" then on "Tool boxes". I hope I can get the site much simplified and also somehow add more images from the hundreds of "How-to", "Design and Fabrication", "Procedures", "Completed Projects", etc. photos. If anyone has suggestions for simplification and improvements for my website, please let me know. Thanks.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I have the smaller, more streamlined tool box (on the car when I bought it).

I carry a small bottle jack, a wheel chalk, two pieces of 4x4 wood , some rags, a lug wrench and a small assortment of tools. And no you can not use a hand crank on this type either.



https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/tool-box

I made my own like that and put it on my 1928 Tudor. It is VERY handy for carrying a few tools, some rag, jack and block of wood. The only drawback is not being able to crank the engine but I keep things in good nick so I haven't needed to crank it yet other than when I timed it. Oh, yeh, there is one other drawback. When driving for hours through rain, things inside can get wet. I will make a canvass cover for it like I did for the trunk. absolutley no leaks since.

[Jim Huseby]

Synchro99- If you put a 3/4" drip lip on the bottom side of the lid, surrounding the box, but not visible when the lid is closed, the rain will drip off the lip and can't get into the box. Then you won't need to make a cover. You should still drill a couple of 1/8" holes in the lowest part of the box, just in case. Weatherstrip on the top edge of the box won't hurt either.

[Y-Blockhead]

I put weatherstripping around the top of the box, mainly so the top fits tighter when closed. I never drive in the rain so I can not tell you how "water proof" it is.

The only drawback I have found with this tool box is I can open it without the key, simply by pulling the lid toward me while standing in front of my car.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I put weatherstripping around the top of the box, mainly so the top fits tighter when closed. I never drive in the rain so I can not tell you how "water proof" it is.

The only drawback I have found with this tool box is I can open it without the key, simply by pulling the lid toward me while standing in front of my car.

I made the lid on mine open the other way. Better or not as good - I don't know but you're right, Y-Blockhead. Having to use a key every time I want to open it is a pain.

[SDJason]

Originally Posted by Jim Huseby

...I am the original designer and manufacturer of the contoured tool box...

Jim - just wanted to say "Thank You" - I really like your toolbox, and it was just the thing I needed to carry the spare parts & tools that otherwise were taking up space in the passenger area of my car (stuffed inside toolbags), and a lot cheaper than buying a rack & trunk.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by divcoone

My box came from Mikes and it was for a 1930. Why don’t you give them a call.

I contacted Mike’s. The 30-31 has been discontinued. The 28-29 will also be discontinued when current stock is exhausted.