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Subject: 
8462 Super Tow Truck
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 22:24:45 GMT
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I am thinking of buying the 8462 tow truck, and I was wondering what people
thought of it (I like very technical sets).  Also is it the correct size to
tow my 8448 super car.  That would be a cool display (not that my super car
is broke down or anything).

Thanks.......Rob



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  Re: 8462 Super Tow Truck
 
(...) The tow truck is fairly good, though it does not have a drive train/engine, or much that is technically awe inspiring (it sure is pretty though). The pnuematics are nice, and the pressure holds for quite a few cycles with the two air tanks. (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: 8462 Super Tow Truck
 
(...) i got an 8462 for xmas this year... great set... but.. it *won't* tow your supercar (either 8448 or 8880)... the scale is incorrect.. it's scale is that of any vehicle using the new, "silver", low profile wheels (sets 8432, 8428, 8417).. in (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: 8462 Super Tow Truck
 
I love mine. It looks great on my desk next to my computer. Plus, it's got a great parts selection: Lots of Technic beams, a Technic turntable(!), and the wheels are heli-cool. It was worth even the full price I paid, and is very do-able at the (...) (25 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: 8462 Super Tow Truck
 
(...) Rob, I got the 8462 Tow Truck a couple of months ago and it is quite attractive and challenging to build. Definitely worth getting. In order for it to tow the 8448 Super Street Sensation you need to slighly modify the tire holder on the 8462 (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic)

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