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Re: Help identifying 2x8 brick with single hole
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 1 Sep 2004 07:22:25 GMT
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Eric Strand wrote:
> In a collection of parts (probably from mid-late 70s) I found a 2x8 red brick
> that has a single hole in the top/middle of it - between the 4th and 5th studs.
> The hole is about the same diameter as the classic antenna pieces.
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> Anyone know which set(s) this came from? I checked peeron and couldn't find it
> in the database.
Well, don't ask me for the set number - I have only a vague memory on
the details, although the core idea is clear -, but I can give you a
hint what to look out for. This brick was not used for building, but as
a kind of handle. AFAIK, the set belongs to Duplo somewhere. A rope
(white, thicker than current ropes, just about fitting that hole), one
end tied to a towable toy (maybe an old duplo car base + animal?), the
other end stuck through the hole in the brick and secured with a knot.
Sorry that I'm so sparse on details, but this was eons ago ;D
HTH, Christian
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| (...) Thanks for the info Christian, I always thought it was part of the Car Steering Gear Axle assembly found in truck sets of 1967-74. This was where you could turn a 1x2 brick (with "LEGO" embossed on one side of the brick) on top of the cab of a (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Help identifying 2x8 brick with single hole
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| In a collection of parts (probably from mid-late 70s) I found a 2x8 red brick that has a single hole in the top/middle of it - between the 4th and 5th studs. The hole is about the same diameter as the classic antenna pieces. Anyone know which set(s) (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.general)
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