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| #1400 Road Grader |
#1400 Road Grader
Nylint never claimed this toy to be a
representation of any real life machine, but it
was a well-proportioned example nonetheless.
There were 4 basic versions of the Road Grader.
Although there were very few construction detail
changes made throughout its production run from
1951 through 1958, a few variations stand out.
Dates shown are best estimates. Individual toys
found may differ from those pictured here.
Nylint never claimed this toy to be a
representation of any real life machine, but it
was a well-proportioned example nonetheless.
There were 4 basic versions of the Road Grader.
Although there were very few construction detail
changes made throughout its production run from
1951 through 1958, a few variations stand out.
Dates shown are best estimates. Individual toys
found may differ from those pictured here.
The change in grille designs is definitely one of
the major characteristics of the different versions.
the major characteristics of the different versions.
Decal changes will also be pointed out as they
varied from year to year.
varied from year to year.
| Version #1 - 1951 |
The small wheel size is a dead give-away that
this is a first version toy.
this is a first version toy.
Another obvious feature is the large hub caps,
used only on Version #1 toys.
used only on Version #1 toys.
| Although this example displays a black "Road Grader" decal here, it is reported that some very early toys used white lettering. |
| The red Nylint equilateral triangle was used only on Version #1 Graders |
| The blade circle remained unchanged throughout production. |
| The blade circle liftiing rod was straight on Version #1 toys. |
| Version #2 - 1952-53 |
Advertised as "Improved" the only significant
change for Version #2 was the larger wheels.
change for Version #2 was the larger wheels.
Steel wheels with rubber tires replaced the
one-piece rubber wheels of Version #1.
one-piece rubber wheels of Version #1.
| No changes here. |
| The red triangle is now replaced with a simple black triangle. |
| The spring steel lift arm separator was often the first part of this toy to go missing. |
| The silver square radiatior was retained for Version #2. |
1951
1952-53
1954-55
1956-58