Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29

[luckyal]

Berts has a whacky weekend special on contoured toolboxes for 28/29 Model A. I have been looking for one for some time. The price is $ 120 ( 15-$18 shipping ) instead of $ 165 dollars. Has anyone purchased one and if so how is the quality.
Thanks Al

[spdway1]

I think you are talking about Mike's?

[luckyal]

I think you are right. Thanks !

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

If Vermin had a front tool box, I'd just put a sign on it, "HERE'S ALL MY TOOLS, JUST TAKE THE BOX TOO, ONLY HELD ON BY 3 EASY SCREWS"!! Bill W.

[luckyal]

Bill, I guess that is why the mounting hardware is included. I was looking for a place to store a quart of oil, can of SeaBreeze, crank and a few odds and ends. I appreciate your subtile advice.
Thanks Al

[Bob-A]

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How would you hand crank your "A" with a tool box up front?? It has been a while since I hand cranked one of my "A's", but I always like the option when needed.

Bob-A

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by luckyal

Bill, I guess that is why the mounting hardware is included. I was looking for a place to store a quart of oil, can of SeaBreeze, crank and a few odds and ends. I appreciate your subtile advice.
Thanks Al

what is seabreeze suntan lotion and since when did whatzit matter have any beaches

[ctvpa]

I have one and it looks great, you cannot use the crank with it mounted. The mounting is solid, the unit is well built, heavy gauge metal, powder coated.
I have no idea why that person said it is poorly mounted, but I would doubt he has even seen one. I can, and have stood on mine, and I'm not small.
I have one, and may get another for my other car. I think this is a fine, well made product, looks great.
I can send you photos of mine if you private mail me your e-mail.

[luckyal]

FYI Mitch it is SeaFoam ( sure glad you caught that major error ), hope that makes you happy ! Whatzitmatter has a very long and clean beach ( must have been built since you were last here ) . I sure hope these transgressions didn't cause you to lose sleep !
Al

[Tom Wesenberg]

Someone needs to take a CHILL PILL.

Better take it easy............didn't you notice Mitch is packing heat.
See his avatar.

[luckyal]

Tom No need to worry buit thanks for your concern. It will take more than a toy gun to scare me off or intimidate me. Wish there were more nice guys like you !
Al

[H. L. Chauvin]

Bill,

Rather than a sign, wouldn't someone's agressive barking Model A canine companion temporarily tied to the front bumper, (while one enters a restaurant/store), make some think twice while looking at an owner's Model A tools & tool box?

Or if somebody like Buster T would start talking to them in English, I'm sure it would make a difference.

[luckyal]

Thanks ctvpa You have convinced me it is a worthwhile investment ! I am going to order at least one today. Thanks for the valuable information ! You are an asset to the site.
Al

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by ctvpa

I have one and it looks great, you cannot use the crank with it mounted. The mounting is solid, the unit is well built, heavy gauge metal, powder coated.
I have no idea why that person said it is poorly mounted, but I would doubt he has even seen one. I can, and have stood on mine, and I'm not small.
I have one, and may get another for my other car. I think this is a fine, well made product, looks great.
I can send you photos of mine if you private mail me your e-mail.

Ctvpa, seen many front tool boxes, I don't live "under a rock" in "the old west"! Just havin' a little "fun"!

HL, If I tied the Dog to the car, he could lecture folks on Model A history, info, specs, diagnosis & repair tecniques, etc. (he's right SMART!) Bill W.

[TDO]

ctvpa, I saw that at mike's advertisment, It also states that it's aero-dynamic, and

will assist in cooling the Model A, anything to that you know of.

[spdway1]

Originally Posted by luckyal

Thanks ctvpa You have convinced me it is a worthwhile investment ! I am going to order at least one today. Thanks for the valuable information ! You are an asset to the site.
Al

CTVPA is a GREAT asset to the Model A community.

[Vic in E-TN]

I have a front toolbox on my 30 Tudor. I just replaced the engine. A few years ago I purchased a tool fabricated from a socket that had a part of it cut away and it was welded to a handle that had two offsets in it. I think that I got it from AC&R. Maybe Berts has these now. Hard to time the engine without it.
Vic

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by TDO

ctvpa, I saw that at mike's advertisment, It also states that it's aero-dynamic, and

will assist in cooling the Model A, anything to that you know of.

Notice the shape of the front. It is not flat but rounded to better deflect the air.
There is another front box that looks like a tool box that also goes on the front. I think this is the one that was referred to when easy removal was mentioned.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Hey! that'd make a dandy garage file box. Bill W.

[spdway1]

I was thinking 2 bags of ice and a twelve pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon!

[ctvpa]

Originally Posted by TDO

ctvpa, I saw that at mike's advertisment, It also states that it's aero-dynamic, and

will assist in cooling the Model A, anything to that you know of.

It is aero-dynamic, rather than the square box ones you see advertised. It gives a great look to the car, and I get complimented by many who see it. I have no evidence that it affects cooling, but it's shape does direct more air to the radiator. The photo Mike has of in on a speedster does not give it justice. On a car, it blends in with the 'flow of the car'.

[ctvpa]

[QUOTE=BILL WILLIAMSON;607944]Ctvpa, seen many front tool boxes, I don't live "under a rock" in "the old west"! Just havin' a little "fun"!

Bill, I enjoy fun, however in this situation, a member was asking for advice on a product. With your answer that "It's held on by 3 little screws", the person who posted the origional may take this comment, to mean that you have experence with the product, and believe that it is a poorly manufactured item with a flawed mounting system, when in fact it is a high quality item that works well, and is made to look well on the car, rather than welding a bracket on a Craftsman tool box and bolting it on the splash apron mounts (as I have seen done).
I'm not new either, I have had my car for almost 40 years, and it was a daily driver for 10 years, even in New England winters.

[1931 flamingo]

spdway1: I remember PBR.

Paul

[P.S.]

I'd rather stash everything under the back seat and retain the ability to crank start the car. Have had to do that before, glad the capability was there. Beats waiting for the auto club to show up.

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by P.S.

I'd rather stash everything under the back seat and retain the ability to crank start the car. Have had to do that before, glad the capability was there. Beats waiting for the auto club to show up.

I agree with you P.S. If one really needed to crank the Model A/AA over and there was something in the area to prevent that feat, it would be a real B*&%# to remove.

Under the seat, in the trunk or an outside trunk on the back is the place to store stuff.

Pluck

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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My apoligies to Al, cvtpa, & all for my smart remarks, even the Dog is avoiding me I feel really BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! It's a really good lookin' tool box if that's what you need/want. Bill W.

[msmaron]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

My apologies to Al, cvtpa, & all for my smart remarks, even the Dog is avoiding me I feel really BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! It's a really good lookin' tool box if that's what you need/want. Bill W.

Billlllllll Bout time you slapped your self up-side your head!!!

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

My apoligies to Al, cvtpa, & all for my smart remarks, even the Dog is avoiding me I feel really BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! It's a really good lookin' tool box if that's what you need/want. Bill W.

ahhhh it was all in a little fun harmless humor, just like my suntan lotion joke. some people need to loosen there depends a little and not be so on edge geez.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

SLAPPED muself 3 times & I still am the same----'ceptin' I'm now hearin' noises like Krickets or Katydids in my LEFT ear??? Was that the doorbell???? Bill W.

[luckyal]

Heh Bill Don't apologize to me and don't ever change. I ( we ) love you just the way yoiu are. Keep right on putting spirit ( and your knowledge ) into the site.
Thanks for all your posts !
Regards, Al

[H. L. Chauvin]

Bill,

I think that Buster-T would advise that whether or not one wants a front bumper toolbox or not, just in case your engine is overheating, best to hurry up & get an aero-dynamic tool box while on sale to shove more air through the radiator.

Smart dog!

[Brentwood Bob]

What happened to all the gunny sacks????
Bob

[zzlegend]

I got em. Four of them are burried in the bed of my beater

[John Duden]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Ctvpa, seen many front tool boxes, I don't live "under a rock" in "the old west"! Just havin' a little "fun"!

HL, If I tied the Dog to the car, he could lecture folks on Model A history, info, specs, diagnosis & repair tecniques, etc. (he's right SMART!) Bill W.

Clark W. Griswald from the national lampoons Vacation movie, and look how that turned out!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

What happened to all the gunny sacks????
Bob

You mus' be old country boy, too, Bob! My ol' Krazy Uncle, Andy J. (GUMP) Clark, WWll ambulance driver in Germany, ALWAYS had his tools in a "TOE" sack, jes' pour 'em out & was ready to work. Gump always called me "JO JO, THE DOG FACE BOY"??? Maybe I'm part Dog??? Bill W.

[Brentwood Bob]

I liked the heavier weave, probably chicken feed came in A little dust at first, but the 'middlins' shook out with use.

The best parts hauling bag these days is the lineman.s bag the telephone company uses.
Much better than the 5 gallon plastic bucket.

Sorry for hijacking the thread.
Bob

[Rock Hornbuckle]

Originally Posted by spdway1

I was thinking 2 bags of ice and a twelve pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon!

If that mechanic pictured in your avatar comes with the toolbox filled with beer, you can sign me up for a dozen. Mechanics, not beer!

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

My apoligies to Al, cvtpa, & all for my smart remarks, even the Dog is avoiding me I feel really BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! It's a really good lookin' tool box if that's what you need/want. Bill W.

If you can kick yourself in the head there is a Guiness Book of Records for that!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

I liked the heavier weave, probably chicken feed came in A little dust at first, but the 'middlins' shook out with use.

The best parts hauling bag these days is the lineman.s bag the telephone company uses.
Much better than the 5 gallon plastic bucket.

Sorry for hijacking the thread.
Bob

Chief's sayin' was "I'm SORRY,TOO, but I've learned to live with it"!! LOL Bill W.

[Growley bear]

I built my toolbox.