MBC Tool Box Barn Find! Lifetime tool collection left to rust.

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  • Sometimes you take a chance and it works out. It's usually not easy but it's all about the experience. Come along as we unload this 1960's era tool box made by Metal Box and Cabinet Corporation and see what wonders we discover waiting inside it's rusting drawers.
    #barnfind #toolbox #rust #cleanup #tools #sockets
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  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TH-cam sent me. ....Glad I came out for the tour! tHanks for the video

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! You've got an interesting youtube name for sure. :) There must be a backstory.

    • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
      @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello @@floridarusticrepairs tHanks.
      Remember those arcade games when the circus came to town? I put a dime in one of those machines and won a list of names.

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That name is unique. Worth the dime for sure!@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals

  • @mavision6525
    @mavision6525 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A lot of nice tools in that box.

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, odd adventure but worth the trip for sure!

  • @mikepedranti1415
    @mikepedranti1415 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those 6 point s-k’s are hex sockets. They’re just missing the hex portion of the socket. Cen-tech is an import tool company that been around a long time. Some are made in Japan. Some Korea. I’ve found the quality is pretty decent. One of the few I usually keep that aren’t USA

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the info on Cen-Tech! I looked them up but couldn't really figure out who made them or where. Much appreciated.

  • @glentucker4250
    @glentucker4250 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would say you found a really nice stash. Can’t wait to see what you do with the tool boxes. Thank you!

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Box video coming up soon! It turned out very different than I expected.

  • @logancarter2134
    @logancarter2134 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You talked about how you could tell the people needed money. I kept expecting you to say you gave them another $100 because you realized the box and tools were worth more than even $200. 😢

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good point and in hindsight that would have been a decent thing to do. In my defense though, the entire experience was a bit unsettling. There was no street address on the property so I was sitting in my Suburban guessing that I was at the right place for ten minutes before she appeared, gestured to the barn and then disappeared again for ten more minutes while I stood outside. When she showed up again, she said very little and I paid her before really looking at the box and before I had begun unloading the tools. It was not a welcoming environment. After she was done trying to break the lock on the barn door I never saw her again. She disappeared to somewhere in one of the buildings on the property or maybe she left. It was getting dark when I put finally got the empty boxes into the truck so I just went home. I did send her a thank you message along with a photo of the restoration which she never responded to. Like I said, if I knew what I was in for I never would have gone.

  • @ivanhernandez1652
    @ivanhernandez1652 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re a lucky man. What a score! Just the tap and dice probably cost the $100 😎

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Yes, from back when Vermont American was still made in USA. I ended up passing that on to someone who needed it because II already have a decent set.

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Performance tools are sold thru Auto Value parts houses and some others

  • @dancearoundtheworld5360
    @dancearoundtheworld5360 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im about to pick up a MBC el dorado bottom box for 125, my first rolling box and will be restored eventually to black
    these are rare to see i found one in the pacific northwest not rotted out

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's great! Now I'm curious what it'll look like painted black.

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ( Funny...everyone finds the SK 1/4" driver that I'm missing......everyone but ....)

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's a cool little ratchet. I oiled it and it broke free right away. Are they rare? I mostly have Craftsman but SK is a step up.

    • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
      @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy Halloween @@floridarusticrepairs Ratchets are most cool.
      I was looking at the driver. Green handled screwdriver style socket driver.
      I have a mint condition set that had everything but the driver.
      They are actually very useful tools because they double as an extension.
      tHanks for the video!

  • @devinarends363
    @devinarends363 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MBC made Snap-On boxes in the past

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. Also, I found a Spartan Champion four box set that's also likely made by MBC. I did not repaint that one as it was in far nicer condition. th-cam.com/video/ndseRtJJOQI/w-d-xo.html

    • @devinarends363
      @devinarends363 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I watched that and at first glance it looked like snapon. Some noticble differences when looking closer. Never heard of champion though

  • @scottfoster2487
    @scottfoster2487 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The tools alone are worth rnough if sold to cover your purchase price.

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, they'd pay for it if I wasn't such a pack rat when it comes to old tools. :)

    • @kendogg619
      @kendogg619 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      10 fold

  • @MidwestToolReview
    @MidwestToolReview 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI, those 5/32nd are hex sockets

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting. It's not something i've ever come across or needed.

  • @unimog401
    @unimog401 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That sk is for a hex bit

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks, yes. I've come across a few of those where the hex bits were gone.

  • @millhouse313
    @millhouse313 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do people restore these? Is it better or worse to leave it original? I have an el dorado, early 80’s

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If they're decent I leave them as is but if they're ugly I restore them. They're not worth a lot either way but they sure look nicer in the garage when restored. I think your El Dorado box was also made by MBC so you've got a cool box. I did restore this one: th-cam.com/video/BJylMP1z3u0/w-d-xo.html

    • @millhouse313
      @millhouse313 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@floridarusticrepairs correct it is made by MBC

  • @shannonelliott6116
    @shannonelliott6116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Invest in a gallon of Evaporust for your cleanup, its money well spent!

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, for doing a bulk lot of tools a gallon of Evaporust would have been a better idea. Brushing on that Naval Jelly took a while.

    • @shannonelliott6116
      @shannonelliott6116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I saw your video too late to help...dangit

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it's any consolation, I just ordered a gallon and will use it to clean up the Matco impact sockets. Thanks for the advice!@@shannonelliott6116

    • @shannonelliott6116
      @shannonelliott6116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@floridarusticrepairs ahh, it will make those impact sockets great...
      If you don't know, evaporust works best if it's room temp or warmer..it lasts a very long time, just keep a lid on it..the newer it is the shorter time it takes to work. I've used it from 2 hours to 2 days..it will affect some paint..rinse off in warm water, then wire brush or scrub to your preference..again, that's in case you didn't know...I keep a jug around since I tried it...

    • @shannonelliott6116
      @shannonelliott6116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@floridarusticrepairs also, it varies in price from place to place, and it will go on sale..some of the TH-camrs have it 55 gallon drums!!

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am interested in the Vermont American tap and die set if you sell.

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a set so I'm fine with letting this one go. I'm in FL though. Where are you located?

    • @DependableAutoTruck
      @DependableAutoTruck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i am in southeast Alabama i have helped Richard and Christina some in videos and did one video at my place in fact they are coming here i think next month i found a old tractor they are going to start

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OK. Let me see what I can do to get the set to you. @@DependableAutoTruck

    • @DependableAutoTruck
      @DependableAutoTruck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@floridarusticrepairs I have a few videos planning on doing some more in the near future

    • @DependableAutoTruck
      @DependableAutoTruck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just let me know

  • @gonzaf250
    @gonzaf250 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sweet suburban my guy!!

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Have you got one? I love my Suburban and have been all over the country with it over the last 10 years. It's over 200k miles now. Last year I decided to fix the rust on it and spray paint it. I get a lot of compliments on the hammered paint I used.

    • @gonzaf250
      @gonzaf250 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@floridarusticrepairs yes I got a 03 z71 lifted on 35s. Love it as it was one of my dream trucks. Mines at 215k miles and running strong 💪🏿.

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is cool! There's nothing as useful as a Suburban. Mine has the limited slip and underbody shielding but I don't think they had a z71 Suburban in 2001. Only thing I'd trade mine for is a Suburban 2500 4x4 with the 8.1 @@gonzaf250

  • @danohstoolbox
    @danohstoolbox 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    most high-end toolboxes 🧰 were avaliable in different configurations on the bottom boxes from 1 or more drawers and you could purchase separate drawers made the boxes a little more affordable and you could build it as you like different size drawers
    i used to buy different piles of tools like you are
    cool video

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for the info! I've got this one all cleaned up and painted and now I'm on the hunt to add a middle box for it.

    • @danohstoolbox
      @danohstoolbox 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @floridarusticrepairs the intermediate boxes are hard to come by and alot of times are the smaller size I usually shim them with plywood if they don't sit right

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@danohstoolbox Interesting. I think these were made for Snap On so I may just find one of those and paint it to match. Hopefully it will be the same width.

    • @danohstoolbox
      @danohstoolbox 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @floridarusticrepairs with your bottom box pull one of the drawers and see what type of sliders it has and you might be able to get a drawer from another box and the sliders

    • @floridarusticrepairs
      @floridarusticrepairs  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@danohstoolbox Good point but I ended up making a wooden cover to replace the missing metal one when I restored it. studio.th-cam.com/users/videoBJylMP1z3u0/edit