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22/10/2018 12:11 pm
A question meant for those who love "old stuff":
Here is an old cast iron fire truck, most likely made by Kenton Toys (Kenton, Ohio) about 1920. The body was cast in two pieces, with the head being on the right half. That head has been lost over the years. I like to preserve these old toys, not restore them, but here's my problem:
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Another angle:
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One more view:
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No enormous value added or lost, no permanent change other than a spot of glue, so . . .
Yes or no to using the head?
(I apologize if I have offended. I probably should have placed this request on the Lounge.)
22/10/2018 12:15 pm
If value is unaffected then give the poor driver a head. Looks better.
22/10/2018 2:37 pm
My vote is for the head (remember I was right about the black wash!!)
22/10/2018 2:41 pm
My Dad always wanted me to get ahead. Is that what he meant?
22/10/2018 5:52 pm
Keep the head. Hey, who wouldn't love to get a new one that fully works?
23/10/2018 2:13 am
Looks creepy without the head. I would 'weather' the head so it is not so bright, would fit better.