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| Technically not a Department Store truck, but, nonetheless, when you have to move merchandise over LONG distances you call Interplanetary Express. By the decals on this truck you could say Tru-Scale dreamed big. Tru-Scale also included some unique and innovative features on this truck as shown below. |
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| This rear door opening mechanism is like no other truck. The door pivots on arms that lift it up and into the truck's cargo area. This example has a sagging right side where the spot welds separated. |
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| Another unique feature is the ability of the front wheels to steer by applying pressure to the cab. |
A clever lever. This neat spring-loaded fifth-wheel kingpin lever keeps the trailer locked in position. |
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