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THOUGH THE REAR AXLE IS MISSING WHAT CAUGHT MY EYE IS THE FRICTION DRIVE IS ON THE FRONT AXLE. NO MARKINGS AS TO MAKER OR AGE BUT I LIKED IT WHEN I SAW IT. IT WAS PART OF A LOT OF VINTAGE TOYS I BOUGHT AT A THRIFT STORE TODAY. ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA AS TO AGE OR MAKER? THANKS FOR ANY INPUT.
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Do you have a tow truck to get that one home? :)
BEING IT IS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE IT SHOULD BE ABLE TO DRAG IT'S A-- HOME!