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I spent much of my working life as a small engine mechanic. when these where offered to dealers back in the 80's I had to have one. this truck sat over my desk for many years, it went home with me when I left that job and is on display at home. it reminds me of all the years I turned wrenches and sold equipment.
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Very nice and it has meaning to you since you worked with the product,That was produced by Nylint toys of Rockford ILL they produced alot of pressed steel tractor trailers with various advertisements of products I have a few in my collection which are 1/23 scale,they also made a smaler version which scales out about 1/28
Thanks AzTom, officialfuel, stonesfan1 and Fiftiesdiner for the info. I dont collect toys unless its a steal but yes this has meaning from my past and thats cool.
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ejw thats like posting this semi and just showing the cab and saying the trailer is on the back - whats up with you lol
I am stilled stunned as Pop at how many dont read or absorb what they read! I was just kidding you of course.
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