Vintage Orange 1950’s state hi-way 975 hydraulic Dump Truck tonka Toy Metal

Vintage state hi-way 975 dump truck Hydraulic Tonka toys Metal Orange I have the set of these I will list separately Smoke and pet free home Web info: The "Big Mike" Cab Era: This specific rounded hood and grill style represents Tonka's classic mid-1950s Ford truck cab design (often referred to by collectors as the "Big Mike" cab era). Unlike standard dump trucks that relied on a simple manual lift handle, the Model 975 / 980 featured an actual operating mechanical piston rod beneath the bed. Pushing a lever on the driver's side pressurized a spring-loaded assist mechanism to slowly raise the heavy bed. The Complete Set: Originally, this vehicle was often sold either individually or as part of the elite Tonka Hi-Way Construction Set, which included companion pieces like a road grader, steamroller, and utility pickup