Info needed: TOOL BOX Chevrolet c15a no. 12

[Paul Edwards]

Hi Bob,

Are Corby padlocks still available? or would a suitable brass one suffice.

And, I'm in the process of thinking through the fixing down (I may be over thinking this). I understand you used "J" bolts and from your pictures it appears the "J" bolts goes down the face of the chassis rail but the hook of the "J" wouldn't clasp on the underside of the chassis rail..............wouldn't the "J" bolt be better hooking over the chassis cross member?

Also why are there 16 holes drilled in the bottom "U" section?...........I get 4 No. are for the "J" bolts

Cheers,


Paul

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Paul Edwards

Hi Bob,

Are Corby padlocks still available? or would a suitable brass one suffice.

I think Bob meant to say Corbin locks. You can find them with US maker or Canada.....the Canada would be more authentic of course. LWD parts has a few left, but they have gone up a lot since the days when you could buy them in sets: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=31076


Another close padlock are the US padlock sets. Do a search on ebay and you will find them in sets of up to 6 keyed alike. https://www.ebay.com/itm/28443583124...MAAOSwenNhHWCm


Nice thing is they come with the retaining chain, so you don't leave them behind.



I have seen other brands used by the Canadian military back then. I have an old artillery tractor shell out back that still as one or two other brands hanging off some of the bins.

[Bob Carriere]

Yes CORBIN...... they do show up on Ebay occasionnaly.

Yes the tool box has a few more holes as I suspect it may have been used on other frame, Dodge for example, with different frame with...... select the four hole that line up best to your frame.

The J bolts fits down the outside of the frame and the bottom of the J is slightly curved up to hook on the frame inside edge......

I will need two more locks for the rear fuel can holders (also repro) ......... nice if they were all on the same key!!!!!

Cheers

[Grant Bowker]

I suspect Bob was confused by the fact that both the Corbin Lock factory and Corby Distillery were in the Belleville area....

[Jordan Baker]

Paul.

This GM Service Bulletin may help you figure out the J bolts. Potentially your frame may also have the modifications done to it to use regular bolts.

[David Dunlop]

Bob.

Check with any local locksmith who has been around for a while. They should be able to key any number of Corbin Padlocks alike for you.

David

[Paul Edwards]

Amazing! you guys knew exactly what I was talking about.

Cheers Paul