![]() ![]() However on these vintage boxes, the provision is for the older style two post car radio. The automotive radio is an interesting idea, that is still used, today. They said that they had no use for outlets, on the outside of the box, and tripping over the cumbersome extension cord. Both mechanics I talked to virtually never used the 110 outlets. In addition, there are locking compartments, inside the top right 'cubby area, and all of the lower drawers can be locked, separately. These doors/this style was discontinued after only a couple of years of production. One mechanic said that there were way too many little compartments in the swinging cabinet doors, to lose small items in. The doors do swing all the way open, flush to the sides of the tool box. What I found is that most simply left them open, all of the time. These doors did not lend themselves to locking up your tool box at night. They required a lot of clearance, to swing open, on either side. The swinging 'cupboard' doors were not very well liked. The flat top was a well liked feature, as a catch all for paint cans, lubricants, brake kleen etc. I have spoken with a couple of professional mechanics who own or have owned this box. So I bought the bottom box for approximately 1/3 of what they normally sell for, $500! Here are a few pictures of the MBN1700/MB1710 set. The box would clean up just fine, and the drawer slides just needed to be cleaned, de-greased and then properly lubed. MAC Economizer Tool Boxes.top 250 OBObottom 600 OBOboth boxes 775 OBOBottom Box has 11 drawers Roller BearingsTop Box has 10 drawersAutomotive restoration shop closingAlso have for saleOil drain for liftEnglish Wheel 90 tall, 45 throat54 Jet ShearTsurumi. It's a very solid toolbox but it has a lot of details like there's a lot of scratches and a couple of dents and couple of cracks in the metal. ![]() This toolbox is in good working condition, all drawers are well aligned and open and close smoothly. ![]() Up for your consideration, MAC Tools Economizer 2000 tool box. ![]() However, I was able to recognize that there were no dents or dings, nor any real defects. In addition many of the drawers were sticky and did not slide open freely. It was extremely dirty, from 20+ years of use. I checked out the box and it was in very good condition. These older boxes are 50' or so in length, boxes are customarily much larger, now. The Snap On dealer really didn't want to take the lower box into his inventory, due to its age and size. The old one was a MAC 1700B, like the one pictured below. A local mechanic was purchasing a new bottom box, and trading in his old one. So a few years ago I was presented with an opportunity to purchase a vintage MAC tool box. Mac Tool Box Economizer 2000 For Sale Rating: 3,8/5 8861 reviews ![]()
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