WANTED (to buy)......for my grandson

[ClockworkOrange]

My last resort, trying TE.

I have tried in vain to buy an old or new Fall Guy pick up truck (1/64 ERTL #1602). Yes, the one driven by Colt Severs (Lee Majors) in the 80's.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/eda7_2.jpg

Searched ebay, the internet and no luck.

There must be somebody with one chucked in a drawer............maybe. :o

Oh well, nothing ventured nothing gained.

Cheers for reading this anyway.

Sally

[lauraelmore1033]

we used to have a little shop in town that sold comic books, action figures, games and stuff (just like the shop on the Simpsons, even down to the large,sarcastic proprietor/geek). I'm not sure if the shop is still there, but that sounds like the kind of thing they would have. I'll have to sniff around that part of town and see. It might be nice to have an excuse to go in there (I'm a little old and matronly for it now...)

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi Laura

Wow, I got a reply, thanks so much.

My small grandson frequently asks about 'old' cars and he knows generally I can obtain one somewhere, even if slightly battered, as is his Dukes of Hazard car.

'I'm a little old and matronly for it now'......No, never never never, the older you get the better excuse you have for doing daft things! :D

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/zoomshock.gif


If, you were able to find one, that would be so good, do you have a Paypal account, then I could pay before you even bought it.

BTW...............your website is so good, sadly I am not arty farty but you have such a fantastic selection on your site.

Thanks again.

Sally

[mimitabby]

Hey Sally, we haven't heard from you for a while. To whose website are you referring??

[ClockworkOrange]

Hey Sally, we haven't heard from you for a while. To whose website are you referring??


Hi Mimi

No, and I have missed not coming on here. You know how it is, real life gets in the way sometimes. :(

The website I was referring to was lauraelmore1033 who responded above. It is really cool, I think something for everybody in the way of art. Not only her own work, lots of others too.

Anyway Mimi, hope you are keeping well.

Sally

[mimitabby]

link?

Yeah, I'm keeping well, except for a little sunburn suffered yesterday while riding outside all day in the sun (duh)

by the way I finally figured out that Orange is a brand of bikes!

[lauraelmore1033]

Oh, I'm not arty farty either, really. My paintings are meant to be accessible to all, so all responses are valid in my book--even if it's, "eugh".
Well, I can't guarantee I'll find the truck, but I'll certainly look into it. I should also ask if you want the truck in "collectable" condition complete with packaging (which might be nigh on impossible to find) or would your grandson be happy with an unpackaged version. Are there possible alternative items of American t.v. culture he would like?

I don't think I'm on speaking terms with pay-pal anymore. I neglected to tell them I changed my e-mail address and that is apparently a fatal violation of their terms of use agreement. Perhaps we could exchange items? (I am a rabid fan of British t.v. myself and not above acquiring collectables) But that is a discussion to be had after I determine whether it is possible to find the truck at all.
more on this later,
Laura

[Blueberry]

link?

Yeah, I'm keeping well, except for a little sunburn suffered yesterday while riding outside all day in the sun (duh)

by the way I finally figured out that Orange is a brand of bikes!

Mimi-

Click on lauraelmore1033's name, and it will give you an option to link to her homepage. Pretty cool stuff:)

Good luck finding the truck - I wouldn't know where to start looking around here, but I'll let you know if inspiration strikes:D

CA

[ClockworkOrange]

My grandson is only five years old, he would be happy with a truck with wobbly wheels, it really does not matter, so new or old.

At the moment it is only Fall Guy that he is fascinated by as they are showing the series again. He has been through The Dukes of Hazard and Night Rider............never ending but I love it, being a Gran. ;)

No problem, if you are after anything in particular to do with British TV, just let me know, regardless of whether you find the little truck or not.

Keeping me fingers crossed. :D

Sally

[ClockworkOrange]

Yeah, I'm keeping well, except for a little sunburn suffered yesterday while riding outside all day in the sun (duh)

by the way I finally figured out that Orange is a brand of bikes!

Hey, good to hear you are keeping well, ashame about the sunburn, chance would be a fine thing here in the UK at the mo to get sunburnt, just lots and lots of very wet rain!

No, no, no...........Orange is a brand of British built bikes.

My bike has to be around 8 or 9 years old. However, the return of the legend! Anyone who knows anything about Orange Mountain Bikes’ history will remember the bike that became an icon of the British mountain bike scene. AND they have just brought out a limited edition of only 200, with the same iconic Clockwork paint scheme.

If I had the money I still would not change my original Clockwork Orange.

Ooooops, I'm going off my own topic here.......:D

Sally

[Tuckervill]

Sally, for years we've had a snap together model of that truck hanging around the house. Nay, decades, because it was definitely my eldest son's model (he's 24). It was never put together--still in the box. I can still see Lee Majors' mug staring back at me from the box.

I haven't seen it in a while, and during the last purge we may have finally gotten rid of it, but if I find it, it's yours. I'll even pay the shipping. I know it's not what you were looking for, but perhaps it would be an acceptable substitute.

I'll let you know tomorrow.

Karen

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi Karen

Coolio...........and if you don't find it, I had fun thinking you might! :p

If you did, perhaps there might be something I could get your 14 year old son from over here?

Anyway, you gotta find it first..........:D

My son is 31 this year and I think he is excited about seeing another Fall Guy truck, he too use to have one many years ago.

Sally

[mimitabby]

speaking of waterbottles!
http://cgi.ebay.com/classic-Schwinn-ORANGE-KRATE-Stingray-bike-WATERBOTTLE_W0QQitemZ290137157277QQcmdZViewItem

[ClockworkOrange]

speaking of waterbottles!
http://cgi.ebay.com/classic-Schwinn-ORANGE-KRATE-Stingray-bike-WATERBOTTLE_W0QQitemZ290137157277QQcmdZViewItem

Mimi, stop confusing me..............:D That's on the other thread.

Cheers, I will check it out.

Sally

[mimitabby]

oops i guess you're not the only one that's confused!

[Tuckervill]

Alas, it could not be found. :( My son and I looked everywhere. It must have gone out in the last move.

So Sorry! Good luck finding the actual matchbox truck!

Karen

[ShubieGA]

There is one on e-bay that expires Friday at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230150001424&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=013. It's a pair of them. I think it's the right one. I have to admit my godsons have grown out of these a while back! (35 and 30). Their toys are Harleys now.

It does not look like they ship overseas, so maybe we can bid for you and send, if you give a max price you want to spend.

[ClockworkOrange]

Alas, it could not be found. :( My son and I looked everywhere. It must have gone out in the last move.

So Sorry! Good luck finding the actual matchbox truck!

Karen

Hi Karen

It was so good of you to look, I am sure I will find one somewhere.

Be lucky.

Sally

[ClockworkOrange]

There is one on e-bay that expires Friday at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230150001424&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=013. It's a pair of them. I think it's the right one. I have to admit my godsons have grown out of these a while back! (35 and 30). Their toys are Harleys now.

It does not look like they ship overseas, so maybe we can bid for you and send, if you give a max price you want to spend.

Do you know, I have been watching ebay for a while, the week I do not bother, TWO appear!

I shall be keeping a close eye on these.

Real kind of you to offer with the bidding but I always leave it until the last few minutes.

However, I just might ask you really nice to help with the posting?

Thanks again.

Sally

[ShubieGA]

Not a problem Sally. I can help with the post. I can PM you with my address, so you can use it if you win. Good luck!

Sue

[ClockworkOrange]

Not a problem Sally. I can help with the post. I can PM you with my address, so you can use it if you win. Good luck!

Sue

Hi Sue

Good ol' ebay. Just managed to win the bidding for the little pick up truck, $10 including p&p.

Hey, nothing is ever easy though. The guy does not accept Paypal! He will only accept a postal order, banker's draft or a personal cheque.

If you have a Paypal account, would you be willing for me to pay you plus extra for you to forward it to the UK?

Takes deep breath.....................then if that was OK, could you pay the guy on ebay who is from Highland, IL 62249 United States.

Sheeeeesh, I hope my Grandson will like it!

Sally





Personal cheque
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[ShubieGA]

I sure can! Just send the link and we will get the process going! my e-mail is svshaw@earthlink.net.

[ClockworkOrange]

I sure can! Just send the link and we will get the process going! my e-mail is svshaw@earthlink.net.

Hi Shubie

YAY!..............at long last, the guy has received the second cheque, might be worth cancelling the first?

Looks like I am getting nearer receiving the little pick up truck. :D

You have been a real star, especially when you had to send a second cheque after the first appeared to go astray.

Sally



http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/s_3f1cd76f7fbd25d4ba3b2c5f45d49e2c.gif

[ShubieGA]

Glad to hear it!

[ClockworkOrange]

:D :D :D Hi Shubie :D :D :D

After nearly one month of winning the little pick up truck, it has finally arrived.

Words cannot described the expression on my little Grandsons face when he opened the packet......................amazement, excitement, shock, happiness, it was worth all the hassle of emails going back and forth across the world!

Thank you so much for helping me Shubie.

I noticed you are:

participating in the Atlanta MS150 Sept 8-9. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/goto/shubiega

I will send you a small donation via Paypal.

Thanks again.

Sally

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/s_3f1cd76f7fbd25d4ba3b2c5f45d49e2c.gif

[ShubieGA]

I just sent you an e-mail - thanks for the donation! It's already posted on my MS page! I am so glad it worked out with the truck. Need to send a picture!

Shubie