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Solved - NEH 1006: Crosley "Little Chief" Fire Truck 1950
« on: March 17, 2011, 11:30:34 AM »
What's this and when does it date from, for 1 point?
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Re: NEH 1006
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 07:40:09 AM »
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Re: NEH 1006
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 07:55:04 AM »
It looks like it is a 1950 Crosley "Overland" firetruck.

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Re: NEH 1006
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 08:04:08 AM »
It looks like it is a 1950 Crosley "Overland" firetruck.

Very, very close!
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Re: NEH 1006
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 08:47:45 AM »
The model name is called the "Little Chief."  They were apparently offered in 1949-50.  It was built by Fly and Harwood...

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Re: NEH 1006
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2011, 09:19:25 AM »
The model name is called the "Little Chief."  They were apparently offered in 1949-50.  It was built by Fly and Harwood...

Yes, that's it!

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Re: Solved - NEH 1006: Crosley "Little Chief" Fire Truck 1950
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2011, 11:08:35 PM »
Two little gems.