The Ford Barn

johndee138 · 11-13-2015, 04:42 PM

I have heard mention of an accessory cowl mounted tool box for 35/6 cars on the barn recently, and wondered if anyone has one for measurement purposes or perhaps some working drawings that would allow for a usable copy. I think one would be mighty handy and free up some trunk space.
Anyone??

Brian · 11-13-2015, 09:24 PM

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Lawson Cox · 11-15-2015, 11:51 PM

Dunsford, I think it was, made such a box for 33-34, but I believe those were the only two years they made them. Not sure if they were an authorized Ford accessory.

mercman from oz · 11-16-2015, 04:00 AM

Can't speak for the USA, but this Accessory Tool Box was offered as an option in Australia for the 1935 and 1936 Fords. It is vastly improved over the one that was offered for the 1933 and 1934 Fords. This one has pressing in the sides and the lid for added strength, while the earlier one missed out on the pressings.

tub1 · 11-16-2015, 05:30 AM

if you would like one of these boxes I have one in my shed

johndee138 · 11-16-2015, 05:38 AM

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V12Bill · 11-16-2015, 11:45 AM

Would such a tool box be available for a 1939 Pickup? With limited space under the seat ( My gas tank is there) it would be nice to have a useful authentic accessory like that.

mercman from oz · 11-16-2015, 04:24 PM

These Under the Hood Tool Boxes are especially convenient for open cars. The only years that I believe they were offered are 1933/1934 and 1935/1936. I have one on my 1934 Ford Phaeton, and it comes in mighty handy.

mercman from oz · 11-16-2015, 04:36 PM

Here is a picture of the 1933/1934 Ford Accessory Tool Box mounted in a 1934 Ford. As you can, it is a much simpler item than the better designed 1935/1936 Ford Accessory Tool Boxes. There are no strengthening ribs etc. in these earlier ones, nevertheless, it does serve the purpose and is very useful for storing smaller spare parts, tools and rags.

Brian · 11-16-2015, 06:40 PM

In my opinion the 33-34 style is more aesthetic with the bevelled edges as opposed to the 35-36 squared off version.

Lawson Cox · 11-16-2015, 10:31 PM

I wouldn't mind having one for 35-36 if it will fit a pickup.

barnfind · 11-18-2015, 01:53 PM

I think something like this is more practical

johndee138 · 07-10-2017, 06:32 PM

I'm having a conversation with a local sheet metal fabricator about having some of these 35/6 cowl mount under hood tool boxes made and was wondering how much interest in having one there might be out there. I have dimensions that have been provided to me by "Brian" a Kiwi Barner. The boxes can be made of cold rolled steel for painting / powder coating or a polished (not mirror) stainless steel. My expectation is that the finished product to be identical to the box pictured in post#4 above here. Price will be stated after my fab guy determines the cost of pressing the stiffening panels that he will have to job out to another shop.
Those of you that may be interested can let me know with a pm, and when I have a more concrete figure I will notify you each separately.
If this all comes together I would expect to put them up in the "For Sale" section after the initial run.
He may be able to do the 33/4 variant also, but I don't have a set of dimensions for that model, yet.
If you are interested in having one for your 35/6 car send me a pm.
Thanks!

38bill · 07-10-2017, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V12Bill

Would such a tool box be available for a 1939 Pickup? With limited space under the seat ( My gas tank is there) it would be nice to have a useful authentic accessory like that.

Battery is probably in the way.

Kpar · 07-11-2017, 04:04 AM

Not sure on models after 33/34 but I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) the toolbox was an Aussie thing and I was lucky enough to get one made from an original. Keeps most of the spares out of behind the rear seat on a 33.
Kpar

Don Rogers · 07-11-2017, 06:16 AM

Kpar, I don't believe the cowl mounted tool box was unique to Australia. There were at least 2 manufacturers in the US.

Don Rogers · 07-11-2017, 06:21 AM

Lets try again

Don Rogers · 07-11-2017, 06:25 AM

I always felt that the cowl tool box dressed up a V-8 Ford as you can see from this Internet Photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rockfla · 07-11-2017, 07:09 AM

For the record, here is an underhood picture of the "former" Mike Dingman 35 Ford Drauz cabriolet (German) I took this picture not specifically for the tool box (as you can see) but if you look close (Black makes it hard to see) it also has the underhood tool box.

mercman from oz · 07-08-2021, 05:10 AM

Original Australian Factory under Hood Tool Box in 1936 Ford Coupe Utility.

11-13-2015, 04:42 PM	#1
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 I have heard mention of an accessory cowl mounted tool box for 35/6 cars on the barn recently, and wondered if anyone has one for measurement purposes or perhaps some working drawings that would allow for a usable copy. I think one would be mighty handy and free up some trunk space. Anyone??

11-13-2015, 09:24 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 pm sent __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-15-2015, 11:51 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 Dunsford, I think it was, made such a box for 33-34, but I believe those were the only two years they made them. Not sure if they were an authorized Ford accessory. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

11-16-2015, 05:30 AM	#5
tub1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: tasmania Posts: 221	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 if you would like one of these boxes I have one in my shed

11-16-2015, 05:38 AM	#6
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) pm sent

11-16-2015, 04:00 AM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,365	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 Can't speak for the USA, but this Accessory Tool Box was offered as an option in Australia for the 1935 and 1936 Fords. It is vastly improved over the one that was offered for the 1933 and 1934 Fords. This one has pressing in the sides and the lid for added strength, while the earlier one missed out on the pressings.

11-16-2015, 11:45 AM	#7
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 Would such a tool box be available for a 1939 Pickup? With limited space under the seat ( My gas tank is there) it would be nice to have a useful authentic accessory like that.

11-16-2015, 04:24 PM	#8
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,365	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 These Under the Hood Tool Boxes are especially convenient for open cars. The only years that I believe they were offered are 1933/1934 and 1935/1936. I have one on my 1934 Ford Phaeton, and it comes in mighty handy.

11-16-2015, 04:36 PM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,365	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 Here is a picture of the 1933/1934 Ford Accessory Tool Box mounted in a 1934 Ford. As you can, it is a much simpler item than the better designed 1935/1936 Ford Accessory Tool Boxes. There are no strengthening ribs etc. in these earlier ones, nevertheless, it does serve the purpose and is very useful for storing smaller spare parts, tools and rags.

11-16-2015, 06:40 PM	#10
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 In my opinion the 33-34 style is more aesthetic with the bevelled edges as opposed to the 35-36 squared off version. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-16-2015, 10:31 PM	#11
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 I wouldn't mind having one for 35-36 if it will fit a pickup. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-10-2017, 06:32 PM	#13
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 I'm having a conversation with a local sheet metal fabricator about having some of these 35/6 cowl mount under hood tool boxes made and was wondering how much interest in having one there might be out there. I have dimensions that have been provided to me by "Brian" a Kiwi Barner. The boxes can be made of cold rolled steel for painting / powder coating or a polished (not mirror) stainless steel. My expectation is that the finished product to be identical to the box pictured in post#4 above here. Price will be stated after my fab guy determines the cost of pressing the stiffening panels that he will have to job out to another shop. Those of you that may be interested can let me know with a pm, and when I have a more concrete figure I will notify you each separately. If this all comes together I would expect to put them up in the "For Sale" section after the initial run. He may be able to do the 33/4 variant also, but I don't have a set of dimensions for that model, yet. If you are interested in having one for your 35/6 car send me a pm. Thanks!

07-08-2021, 05:10 AM	#20
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,365	Re: accessory cowl mount tool box 35-6 Original Australian Factory under Hood Tool Box in 1936 Ford Coupe Utility.