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Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:10 pm

I just got into VWs in January however today I saw this toolbox called the Hazet 190 that was liseted in the "Stolen Forum"

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=643605

Now I have one just like this but its all blue sitting in my basement in great condition. I honestly didnt like it much and was going to throw it away however I have never heard of Hazet tools, are they worth something? I don't have the tools JUST the box.

I googled it and found nothing...

Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:14 pm

Just sent you a PM.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:15 pm

I'm sure his PM box filled up already.

Spanish Flea

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:17 pm

This is it....Still has junk in it....just a little surface rust but hinges all work fine. Is this a Hazet toolbox or just some imatation...I know I have had it for at least 10 years.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:31 pm

There should be "Hazet" stamped on it somewhere.

Spanish Flea

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:32 pm

Maybe like this.

Spanish Flea

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:36 pm

nope...I cant find any insignia anywhere....I cant sell it if it turns out to me a fake. Don't want to rip anyone off...

It does look JUST like that blue one in your picture when its closed. I know its got to be old as I have had it for at least 10 years or so...

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:46 pm

not to piss off everyone that is trying to buy it but....

I have a newer one and I must say it is the best travel tool box I ever had. You may want to hold on to it and try it.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:51 pm

I honestly didnt like it because it would tip over when I put sockets in the bins.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:11 pm

njmedic3306 wrote: I honestly didnt like it because it would tip over when I put sockets in the bins.
load it up completely with tools and you will not have that problem. 190 boxes rule. they are still available new.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:39 pm

My guess would be it's a copy of a real Hazet tool box.

I remember seeing one of those at a swap meet a few years ago. I was all confused because it looked the same and the guy was asking "Hazet money" for it. I am not a Hazet expert so I left it there.

Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:49 am

I too have a newer 190 and i love it. Great to keep a rolling set of tools to throw in the car for trips. And i've taken some sharp turns and it's never tipped over.

I'd say keep it, It's always good to have a basic set of tools and stuff to get you out of a jam while on the road.

Great find anyways :D

Spanish Flea

Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:06 pm

I didnt know that Hazet made one like the 190 until after I bought a Stawhille that is identical.

I drove the rep a bit nuts because I wanted all the dimensions before I bought it for very specific reasons- I wanted something fit under the hood and that cantilevered so all the tools are available without having to move the box. I was sick and tired of the craftsman box with hand tray.

It fits under the hood behind the tank in the car, and it cantilevers out over the top of the tank and toward the wiring cover very neatly.
I've got 1/4 and 3/8 sockets on the top shelf one side, 1/2 sockets on the other with a set open end wrenches. Lower shelves hold longer open end wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers. The bottom has the line wrenches and rachet box wrenches as well as a box of misc. small tools. It does not tip over.

If I found one in my basement there is no way I'd let it go.