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61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 9:42 pm
by kmc500
Here is the third model I found in the same custom open wooden display box (along with another 21 normal superfast models I think).

This is a 61B Wreck Truck in a cream color with painted base. If you all need a better picture let me know.

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Thanks for filling me in on this one too. (I am planning a bonfire later today! :))

Kevin C

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:45 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
It should look more like this one...
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The rivet on your White one looks like an after-market replacement, which you buy in packets of a Dozen or so.

GHOSTHUNTER.

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:49 pm
by SMS88
enjoy these as well made customs! no need to destroy anything..................

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:59 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Yes, there is an Olde England 'By-Law' saying it is against the Law to burn Matchbox models, in the open between 8.00 am in the morning and 21.00 pm in the evening, unless accompanied by Five Adults of consenting Age.

Ghosty.

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:02 pm
by motorman
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Yes, there is an Olde England 'By-Law' saying it is against the Law to burn Matchbox models, in the open between 8.00 am in the morning and 21.00 pm in the evening, unless accompanied by Five Adults of consenting Age.

Ghosty.
Of course if the base plate states "Made in Bulgaria" then i would suggest you get an acetelyne torch and open up the gas cylinder to full and light up the mofo!!!!! :D :D :lol: :lol: :twisted: :twisted:

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:20 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
motorman wrote:
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Yes, there is an Olde England 'By-Law' saying it is against the Law to burn Matchbox models, in the open between 8.00 am in the morning and 21.00 pm in the evening, unless accompanied by Five Adults of consenting Age.

Ghosty.
Of course if the base plate states "Made in Bulgaria" then i would suggest you get an acetelyne torch and open up the gas cylinder to full and light up the mofo!!!!! :D :D :lol: :lol: :twisted: :twisted:
I just love the way "Motorman" is never too far away from His 'One Man Army' fight against Bulgarian Matchbox models, brilliant Alex, just brilliant... :lol:

Ghosty.

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:22 pm
by motorman
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:
motorman wrote:
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Yes, there is an Olde England 'By-Law' saying it is against the Law to burn Matchbox models, in the open between 8.00 am in the morning and 21.00 pm in the evening, unless accompanied by Five Adults of consenting Age.

Ghosty.
Of course if the base plate states "Made in Bulgaria" then i would suggest you get an acetelyne torch and open up the gas cylinder to full and light up the mofo!!!!! :D :D :lol: :lol: :twisted: :twisted:
I just love the way "Motorman" is never too far away from His 'One Man Army' fight against Bulgarian Matchbox models, brilliant Alex, just brilliant... :lol:

Ghosty.
;) :twisted:

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:22 pm
by fixer
just out of interest were these bought on ebay if so who was the seller ...maybe a candidate for the naughty list ??

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:43 pm
by kmc500
fixer wrote:just out of interest were these bought on ebay if so who was the seller ...maybe a candidate for the naughty list ??
I basically inherited a pretty large collection of regular wheels, SF, King SIze, SuperKings, SpeedKings, and a bunch of Macau blisters. As I said in my original post, I found these three in a custom made box among a number of normal superfast models. Since I of course know the original collector, I am very surprised to find them. He did do a fair bit of buying at flea markets along with his regular toy store purchasing back in the day - that must be where these came from. He was very handy, but I cannot imagine him repainting these. He was also fairly tight with a dollar, so I cannot imagine him paying a bunch of money for them either.

He left some notes - I will re-check them and see if these three are mentioned.

You can be sure they won't find their way onto eBay now (although it was considered and was the reason I took the pictures and presented them here first).

Kevin C

Re: 61b Wreck Truck Who Knows What it Is?

Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 9:22 pm
by ford_a_30
On my cell phone so I can't blow up the rivet picture but, whenever I see an all white model my first thought is the Graffic Traffic series. Perhaps someone who knows which models the series offered can help out with that possibility