KR 537

[David Jackson]

I have a KR 537 and matching rollcab which I think I bought in 1973 or possibly 1974.

The top box has serial number information in the middle of the back sheet, near the bottom.
There is what I am guessing must be a serial number, something like 00949616 and to the right
of that a different stamp, 74.

I can't find any markings on the back plate of the bottom box.

I bought the two together, the 1973 catalog shows KR2094 for the combo.

Did Snap On not stamp bottom boxes if sold as part of a combo?

Does the 74 mean 1974 or something else?

Regards.

[snapmom]

It may be stamped on the side. Yes 1974

[David Jackson]

Thanks for the confirmation. I had forgotten what year I bought the boxes in. I will look on the side of the bottom box.

I guess mine is the first series or something like that; no D or other suffix to the KR537 marking.

Doesn't really matter much; I have had the box a long time and have no plans to replace it.

I am seeing these for sale locally and on eBay. They don't seem to be bringing the $1,000 or so the sellers are hoping for, noticed a couple don't even get $500 for a set like mine or $800 for a set like mine with a side cab.

Prices must be down a bit, or were they never much higher?

[snapmom]

Prices have dropped a lot. These are good boxes for storage and use.

[spacedoutbob]

I purchased my KR537 and KR557 back in December 1976. I traded the KR557 in when I purchased my KR562 back in 1982. I still have my KR537 though. Brings back many memories, like was it that long ago?

Bob