----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Lubow <alosteo@uswest.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 10:02 AM
Subject: '53 3100 "low rider" die cast model
> For those who are interested in models of our old trucks, I just picked up
a
> new one at the Mile High flea market here in Denver. They were being sold
> by at least three different vendors, in four colors. The one I bought is
> grey, with faux "cad plated" gold wheels, bumpers, motor and even a chain
> steering wheel! This is a 1/24 scale metal model, "made in china under
> license." The doors and hood open, and the tailgate swings down.
Features
> include a visor, dual mirrors, tonneau cover and a gold cover for the
spare.
> Pretty nice model for $10, if you like that sort of thing! Quality is
> almost as good as my Franklin Mint Die cast model which was a whole lot
more
> money! Pretty interesting. . .reflects the renewed popularity of our old
> trucks.
>
> Alan
> '50 3100
> (not a low rider, but with some modern upgrades)
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