I've been seeing neat ones at tractor shows lately. They are AD's and others
with the big wheels the guys want, but most still have chromed six in them.
Look like real wood in bed and gates drop. Wild yellow or black colors. They
also have Low Rider's and yes trucks are low too. They are plastic, think
maybe same brand you mention or an import Chinese as most flea market stuff
is now. Only $12 to $15, a real cheap price for as nice as they look. I
didn't buy, wish I had, but have lots of AD's in my collection now. Another
dust collector not needed, and too poor to buy a nice case for them. Some I
don't even take out of box anymore, specially the "Mint" expensive ones!
G. L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
AD trucks and MM tractors
----- Original Message -----
From: <GremlinGTs@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:20 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] <Toys / 57 Suburban> AWESOME 1/24th scale TF Sub by
Jada!!!
> I visited a "local" Model Railroading show yesterday, and I usually
look
> for the diecast cars and trucks as much as I look for train stuff, LOL!
Anyway,
> I was in the middle of the show, when I spotted a large model of my
favorite
> truck, the Chevy Task Force Suburban! I carefully picked it up, and saw
the
> name Jada on the bottom, this is the same maker which is sold at Wal-mart
in the
> 1/64th size with a '57 Suburban. These are AWESOME, there were 3 on the
> table, in brilliant blue metallic ( I bought that one), red, and black.
$12 took it
> home.
> Here are the outstanding details of the model truck :
>
> - sunvisor, with wide chrome strip down the middle
> - Outside window-mount A/C "tube" on right side ( like the Caddy's
had
> ), put ice in them, and use airflow to produce cool air
> - Opening tailgate style doors, top and bottom
> - fender skirts
> - custom wire wheels
> - chromed dual exhaust pipes, not molded in bottom
> - 3 seats ( front seat has correct 30/70 , or 40/60, split bench! )
> - dangling dice from mirror ( no kidding! they are attached by tiny
> string to actual rear-view mirror! )
> - chrome door handles and mirrors ( not molded in and painted ).
> - front bumper accessory bumperettes
> - hood raises up
> - detailed chrome V-8 engine w/ radiator, hose, generator, the
spark
> plug wires molded in, it's very detailed ! Chrome inner fender panels.
> - split glass in rear with simulated channels.
>
> A few minuses ( due to customized appearance, I guess ) :
>
> - no hood ornaments
> - no fender script
>
> But overall, a SUPERB offering in a model that has been neglected
in
> the diecast arena for years. I really should have bought all 3 there, but
I
> wanted to save my money for some train items ( I did spend almost $200
there ).
> Anyway, if anyone wants to look to the Jada website for more info on how
to get
> these ( the seller said they come 4 to a box, when I asked about a box for
> it, so I guess they come in a small case for commercial sales ), as I
haven't
> seen them anywhere else around Virginia ( maybe Wal-mart will start
selling
> these soon, too ). I know Sheetz sells the 1/43rd variety of China-made
diecast
> trucks, but this is the first time I've seen 1/24th scale by Jada. Sorry I
can't
> help you guys ( and ladies ) out any more than this.
> I also found quite a few TF and AD truck models at the show, I
bought
> a few HO AD trucks ( one had the American Airlines logo on the doors, for
use
> on my HO airport scene I'll be building/completing ), I looked at some N
> scale, but didn't need any at this point. Lionel had an 0 / 0-27 gauge
train car
> with 2 TF trucks in green commercial paint scheme, around $45 I think.
There
> were quitea few of the China-made TF trucks in 1/43rd in tow truck and
other
> commercial schemes.
> All in all, it was a great day, I was pleased to find the TF
Suburban
> to add to my already robust collection of diecast vehicles numbering in
the
> 1,000s now. I just hope I can find a place to display it properly! Hope
everyone
> is having a wonderful " I have electricity and water, thank you " kind of
> day. LOL. Stay cool,
>
> Jerry in Virginia
> '55 TF Suburban
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