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Re: OLD TRUCKS
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Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:00:26 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Duncan Titmarsh writes:
> In lugnet.loc.uk, Phil Traviss writes:
> > Hi Duncan, Phil here:
> >
> > I would agree with Jono's price estimates for your unboxed stuff. The 3
> > sealed sets I would guess 40-50 each. I would be interested in any or all of
> > them.
> > The hinge piece you describe is from the 4.5V train ferry set 343, which if
> > you could make it up would probably be worth 40-50 even WITHOUT the box (4
> > of these hinges in the set).
> > The 'spring' Jono is asking about is a quite fragile part of the baseplate
> > moulding itself, a 'tang' just in front of the hole that the steering goes
> > through. Its purpose is self-centering steering.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> > Phil.
> hi phil
> Thanks for the info.
> I only have 3 of the hinges for set 343 but i`ll check to see what else I have.
> yes the spring is intact on all of the plates that I have.I also have quite
> a few spare plates with the hole in the middle in various colours a couple
> of steering rods black and white.Plus other bits
> I may be tempted to part with this lot.If any on is intrested please send me
> an email with a phone number so I can describe the rest to you.
> Jon give me a ring
Iv`e just had a look at the instructions for the ferry boat does the base
plate have studs on it as it doesn`t show any on the scans?If it does I have
the base plate as well.
> Thanks duncan
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Duncan Titmarsh <sharon.titmarsh@ntlworld.com>
> > To: <lugnet.loc.uk@lugnet.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 7:52 AM
> > Subject: Re: OLD TRUCKS
> >
> >
> > > In lugnet.loc.uk, Jon D. Hayward writes:
> > > > In lugnet.loc.uk, Duncan Titmarsh writes:
> > > > > I have a few old trucks 332,333,313,336.These are in used condition • without
> > > > > boxes or instructions they have all there glass bits and doors. The fire • engine
> > > > > is missing its ladder.Can anyone tell what sort of value these would be • if any?
> > > > > I also have set no 335 324 and 055 sealed in boxes.Plus a load of parts • for
> > > > > the lorries extra doors plates and steering bits.I`ll
> > > > > post a picture if anyone is intrested.
> > > >
> > > > Oooooooh! Yummy :-) I'm always after bits like these!!!
> > > >
> > > > 332 and 333 are probably the most common ones. I would expect them to • change
> > > > hands anywhere between £5 and £15 (depends who you ask and when)! 313 • would
> > > > draw more interest, but mainly for the abundance of white classic • windows!
> > > > The set itself is easy to 'fake', as it has no specialist parts (provided
> > > > that you have enough 'old' parts, that is)! 336 is probably rarest of the
> > > > bunch for the sake of that red baseplate - does is still have the spring • intact?
> > > >
> > > > A built 335 went on eBay a while back for $50+, but other sealed sets • I've
> > > > seen have been going much higher... Michael Le Count and / or Phil Travis
> > > > might have better ideas for you.
> > > >
> > > > Jono.
> > > >
> > > > FYI All: new contact details for me:
> > > >
> > > > JonDHayward@Yahoo.co.uk
> > > >
> > > > + 44 77 20 64 64 46
> > > >
> > > > Jon D Hayward
> > > > P O Box 8
> > > > Orpington
> > > > BR5 4WS
> > > >
> > > > :-)Hi jon
> > > Thanks for the reply.I have quite a few other intresting bits of that age
> > > but don`t know what model they came off.I have some black hinges they are
> > > like 2 1x4 bricks end on with a hinge in the middle folding up. Any • ideas??
> > > P.S what spring?
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| (...) <snip> (...) have (...) The 343 baseplate is a very light grey colour, IIRC 48 x 12 and is smooth except for a row of studs all the way along each long side, and a few more odd pairs in the middle to attach the rails along. <snip> HTH, Phil. (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| (...) hi phil Thanks for the info. I only have 3 of the hinges for set 343 but i`ll check to see what else I have. yes the spring is intact on all of the plates that I have.I also have quite a few spare plates with the hole in the middle in various (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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