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luckyal · 03-08-2013, 07:25 PM

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 · 03-08-2013, 07:27 PM

I think you are talking about Mike's?

luckyal · 03-08-2013, 07:35 PM

I think you are right. Thanks !

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-08-2013, 08:13 PM

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 · 03-08-2013, 08:33 PM

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 · 03-09-2013, 07:08 AM

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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 · 03-09-2013, 07:15 AM

Quote:

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 · 03-09-2013, 08:22 AM

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 · 03-09-2013, 09:16 AM

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 · 03-09-2013, 09:39 AM

Someone needs to take a CHILL PILL.

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

See his avatar.

luckyal · 03-09-2013, 10:18 AM

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 · 03-09-2013, 12:02 PM

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 · 03-09-2013, 12:19 PM

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 · 03-09-2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

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 · 03-09-2013, 07:28 PM

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 · 03-09-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

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 · 03-09-2013, 10:11 PM

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 · 03-09-2013, 10:21 PM

Quote:

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 · 03-09-2013, 11:52 PM

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

spdway1 · 03-10-2013, 12:14 AM

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

03-08-2013, 07:25 PM	#1
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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

03-08-2013, 07:27 PM	#2
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,414	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 I think you are talking about Mike's?

03-08-2013, 07:35 PM	#3
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 I think you are right. Thanks !

03-08-2013, 08:13 PM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-08-2013, 08:33 PM	#5
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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

03-09-2013, 07:08 AM	#6
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,149	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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

03-09-2013, 08:22 AM	#8
ctvpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 479	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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.

03-09-2013, 09:16 AM	#9
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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

03-09-2013, 09:39 AM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 Someone needs to take a CHILL PILL. Better take it easy............didn't you notice Mitch is packing heat. See his avatar.

03-09-2013, 10:18 AM	#11
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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

03-09-2013, 12:02 PM	#12
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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.

03-09-2013, 12:19 PM	#13
luckyal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wherever I am today, whatzit matter Posts: 431	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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

03-09-2013, 07:28 PM	#15
TDO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Enterprise, WV. Posts: 460	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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.

03-09-2013, 10:11 PM	#17
Vic in E-TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 491	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 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

03-09-2013, 11:52 PM	#19
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 Hey! that'd make a dandy garage file box. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-10-2013, 12:14 AM	#20
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,414	Re: Berts weekend special tool box for 1928/29 I was thinking 2 bags of ice and a twelve pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon!