ok, so maybe I'll try to review this one since its in ok shape and I actually kept it for the kids to play with.
When I first saw the truck I was on a front entry roof removing windows from an old convent that had was being demolished to build an old folks home. Someone must have threw the truck up there because it was about 15' off the ground, so I chucked it back to the ground to pick up later. This was last August.
Now about the truck. I'm not sure if Sam busted the suspension, but it is now stanced.
Chrome base with molding
HOT WHEELS®
©MATTEL INC. 1974
HONG KONG
U.S. PATENTED
FOREIGN PATS PEND
According to http://www.southtexasdiecast.com/hwguide/emerge… this is a 77 or 79 casting due to being cast in Hong Kong.
Close up of busted suspension clips.
From the front this looks more like the GM trucks of the era than a Ford. Emergency response lights can be seen molded into the front bumper.
From the back you can clearly see the three Oxygen tanks along with some sort of valves above them.
From the top the outlines for the different storage compartments are noticeable, along with a small rolled section of hose only good for a small car fire or training purpose. Better call in the Fire Eater truck for anything more.
For the side view with the suspension broke it has a raked look that the side exhaust completes making it believable.
Thanks for reading.
All photos taken with iPhone5.
Kinja ate my first draft, so had to retype this up & re upload photos.