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Cast iron treasures

June 16th, 2009 in member junk     
burningrubber burningrubber, member
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Cast iron fire truck. To bad the other wheels werent in the bag, but the yellow ones will do.
Hook and ladder. Obviously the cowboy doesnt go with this piece, but he didnt have anywhere else to go.
This is the largest piece, but it has no wagon. Im pretty sure by the size that this rider goes with these horses.
Cast iron fire truck. To bad the other wheels werent in the bag, but the yellow ones will do.

Cast iron fire truck. To bad the other wheels weren't in the bag, but the yellow ones will do.
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I was at a yard sale the other day and got a large heavy baggie of cast iron toys. It was a mish mash of wheels and mysterious parts. The ladder truck was the biggest mystery to me as it was broken in half and I had no idea what it was supposed to be. After playing with the pieces for awhyle, I was able to piece it together. I have a left over set of yellow wheels. I bought the bag of junk to use in some mysterious art project and indeed, they may someday make it, but until then they are just so sweet and are on display in my studio.


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burningrubber writes: I promise not to mess with them. LOL They look like they have the original paint. I paid $10. for the baggie of toys. I don't know if that is good or not but I had to have them. The hook and ladder set was broken in half at the welding spots. I used that miracle putty stuff to hold it together, Hopefully that will work. The only toy that had the wheels attached was the large horse, so I realy had no idea that any of the parts would even go together. Posted: 2:37 pm on June 17th
suewhitney writes: Great find! I too am in love with vintage toys. Enjoy them!!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 6:01 pm on June 16th
shamrockerin writes: Some people have all the luck!! I collect antique and vintage toys and I am VERY envious of your awesome garage sale find! PLease promise me you'll keep them the way they are now- they are great pieces that make a cool display and they do not need anything extra. Congrats! Posted: 4:07 pm on June 16th
monakent writes: WOWIE - you sure got yourself some cool stuff. These pieces are wonderful. It appears the paint and pieces are still in very good condition. Congratulations on your great find!!! gailmarie Posted: 3:01 pm on June 16th
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