NAA running board w/ tool box

[upnorthwi]

I just got a NAA that has a running board on the left with a tool box built into it, or under it I should say. Not too big but handy.

It's a bit rusted out, were these original or were they home made?

Any idea on where to find one?

Thanks
 

[Steve (BC)]

Original equipment. My 871 has a similar style toolbox built into the floorboard,

Did you check this sites sponsor (yesterday's tractor) or if not I think Dennis Carpenter has them.
 

[Tequila]

If just rusted through in spots and the basic form is there, it's pretty easy to repair them with fiberglass and two part epoxy. I just renewed a second one,(on a MF65), fender box, had repaired one on my 53 Jubilee. I cutaway the rusted edges, sanded down to shiny metal, clean with MEK and formed a layer of 6oz FG cloth on inside and one layer on outside. Smoothed it down, drilled a couple small weep holes and painted. Won't rust and is at least as strong as metal and away cheaper.
 

[upnorthwi]

Good idea, Thanks
 

[souNdguy]

original.. but most are rusted out.. bad placement.. etc.

if you can work metal, easy to fix..e tc.
 

[Cliff(VA)]

The running board is simple to bend up in sheet metal if you have the equipment. It used to be that these were pure unobtainium. Now they are available a number of places. Google Ford Jubilee Tool Box.

YT did not seem to have these tool boxes but I found them at Walt's Tractor and Steiner. They had both the replacement running board or a weld in tool box.

I have an Autocad drawing that I used to fabricate a replacement in stainless steel. I would be happy to send it to you if you wish. Send me an email (cliff at cantrellhome dot com) if you are interested.

Cliff(VA)
Walts tractor Ford tool boxes

 

[George Marsh]

Back in 2010, I repaired my tool box. Doesn't look like much. Lot of spot welds. If I had it to do over, I would have made it much deeper.