CMP tool box information

[Van Hove Herman]

Alex,
The small tray is spot welded on the front and the rear toolbox panel and
cannot be removed.
cheers

[cordenj]

Evening all,

Found this today and suspected it was a CMP toolbox, but had not seen one for real. Took a chance and bought it (full of very old plumbing kit).

When I've got it home and emptied out all the contents the 1945 Christmas card was wrapped up in the cloth.

Was going to ask for advice on whether this was a genuine article, but from looking at the photos on this thread I think my hunch was correct. It will need a good clean and partial repaint.

Thanks

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by cordenj

Was going to ask for advice on whether this was a genuine article, but from looking at the photos on this thread I think my hunch was correct. It will need a good clean and partial repaint.

John,

Your hunch was nearly correct: as it says Ford on the side and therefore has a locking tab for the more valuable tools & spares.
As you have a Chev you need to exchange it with my toolbox so the proper toolbox is in the proper truck.



Nice find!
Hanno

[Alex van de Wetering]

Nice catch John! Indeed a nice CMP toolbox. Maurice was able to help me with half a toolbox and I now have Hanno's box here to copy the lid and handle.
I did make a lid a few weeks ago, but sadly I made it slightly too small....it works, but I am sure that after some paint and after fitting the hinges and lock with rivets, it won't.

Alex

p.s. John. I will email you the 10cwt trailer pics in a few minutes.

it says Ford on the side and therefore has a locking tab for the more valuable tools & spares.

[cordenj]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

John,

Your hunch was nearly correct: as it says Ford on the side and therefore has a locking tab for the more valuable tools & spares.
As you have a Chev you need to exchange it with my toolbox so the proper toolbox is in the proper truck.



Nice find!
Hanno

Ha Ha Hanno,
I thought because it was for a Ford, it had seen so much repeated use that the catch had broken and a replacement locking hasp had been fitted........