[AJD] GP tool box

[Paul O]

The decal on the top of the box said "starting instructions inside". I 
interpret that to mean the operators manual.
Paul O


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <greg at theoldtractorcompany.com>
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Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [AJD] GP tool box


> No knob either
> Greg
>
> Greg Stephen
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> On Wed Jun  1 21:11 , 'Dee Schuyler' <web22hsz at verizon.net> sent:
>
>>Kreg I think that was for the little service manual that covered the D
>>tractors the GP tractors and the single cylinder engines
>>Dee
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "kreig" astroguy at nas.com>
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>>Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 4:52 PM
>>Subject: [AJD] GP tool box
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>>
>>>I picked up a tool box for a GP while salvaging other parts.
>>>
>>> Inside the top lid is a "pocket"  about 9"x3.5"x3/8".  I was wondering 
>>> if
>>> anyone might know what this pocket is for?  I would think it was 
>>> designed
>>> to hold paper goods, such as notes, or  . . . . .   Any ideas?
>>>
>>> The box is in perfect condition except for a rusted out bottom, mostly
>>> thin tin with cracks on the bottom.  Interestingly, the hinges work
>>> perfectly!! Not sure how to restore this, the metal is too thin and
>>> brittle on the bottom.
>>>
>>> Also there is a 1/8" hole on the lid, exactly where a knob would be
>>> placed. Any ideas of what kind of knob I should install?
>>>
>>> I plan to have the 1930 GP on display at the JD Expo in Washington state
>>> this month.  Certainly not a show winner but lots of fun to play with
>>>
>>> Thanks,  Kreig
>>>
>>>
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