Old Pressed Steel Buddy L Trucks

Buddy L
1950's Pressed Steel Trucks Restoration Parts and Decals
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**Buddy L and Misc. Decals**
**Highest Quality, Easy to apply, Vinyl Self Stick w/Peel Backing, Duplicates of Originals**
Buddy L Door Decals (two decals) Slant sides No border Fords of the 60's	BLSET01	$9.50	In Stock
Buddy L Door Decals (two decals) Slant sides Black border Fords of the 60's	BLSET02	$9.50	Out of Stock
Buddy L Door Decals (two decals) Slant sides White border Fords of the 60's	BLSET03	$9.50	In Stock
Buddy L Door Decals (two decals) Round International and GMC	BLSET04	$12.50	In Stock
Buddy L Door Decals (two square decals) "Buddy L Highway Maintenance" Measures 1 1/2 X 1 1/2	BLSET05	$12.00	Out of Stock
Buddy L Repair Truck Decals (two decals) Measures 4 X 1	BLSET06	$12.50	In Stock
Buddy L Texaco Tanker Decals (five decals) 1 rear - two tanker sides - two door Word "TEXACO" measures 8.25 long X 1 inch tall.	BLSET07	$22.50	In Stock
Buddy L Coke Truck Decals (two narrow decals) International and GMC White Print on Red Background Measures 5 5/8 X 1/2	BLSET08	$12.50	In Stock
Buddy L Coke Truck Decals (two wide decals) Fits Fords White Print on Red Background Measures 5 3/4 X 3/4	BLSET09	$12.50	In Stock
Buddy L Hydraulic Truck ( two decals) Heavy Hauling Dumper Measures 2 3/16 X 1 1/4	BLSET10	TBA	Out of Stock
Buddy L Hydraulic Truck (two decals) Hydraulic Dumper Measures 5 5/16 X 1 3/4	BLSET11	TBA	Out of Stock
Buddy L Army Truck (two decals) Army Supply Corps. Measures 1 1/2 X 1 9/16	BLSET12	TBA	Out of Stock
Buddy L Zoo Truck (two decals) Measures 1 1/2 X 1 1/2	BLSET13	TBA	Out of Stock
Buddy L Ranch Truck (two decals) Measures 1 7/8 X 1 5/16	BLSET14	TBA	Out of Stock
Pepsi Cola (two duplicate decals) Blue Print on Clear Background Measures 4 1/2 X 1 3/4	GSET01	$4.00	In Stock
Coca Cola (two duplicate decals) Red Print on Clear Background Measures 5 3/4 X 1 3/4	GSET02	$4.00	Out of Stock
Signal Oil Tanker Decals (five total decals) 2 big SIGNAL for Tanker Sides. 2 small signal oil logo for doors, Yellow, Black and Red. 1 large signal oil logo for rear, Yellow Black and Red Large SIGNAL measures 1x8 inches. Large LOGO measures 1 and 7/8 across diameter. Small LOGO measures 3/4 diameter	GSET03	$10.50	Out of Stock
Richfield Oil Tanker Decals (eight total decals) 2 big RICHFIELD for Tanker Sides, 2 small RICHFIELD for doors 1 small RICHFIELD for rear. 2 small "Eagle Logo" "Richfield Products" for doors, 1 large "Eagle Logo" for rear, Large RICHFIELD measures 7/8 x 8 inches. Small RICHFIELD measure 1/4 x 2 & 1/4. Eagle small 5/8 by 1 & 3/8 - Eagle large 2x2	GSET04	$14.50	In Stock
Tonka Truck Decals (four decals) "Mighty Tonka" 4 1/2 X 1/2 "Tonka" 2 1/4 X 3/4	GSET05	$5.50	In Stock
Sprite Boy Decals (two decals) Measures 1 X 1 3/4	GSET06	$3.50	In Stock
Texaco Truck Decal (one rear decal) Black Outlined Text on White Backing	GSET07	$1.50	In Stock

**These Parts Fit Buddy L Applications.**
**Sorry but this is all we have - No other parts available.**
**Every Restored Buddy L truck we sell comes with this money back guarantee.**
**If you are unhappy with your Restored Buddy L Truck Purchase, then simply call us for return instructions.**
**A) The truck must be returned prepaid within 30 days of the original purchase date and shipped via UPS fully insured for the purchase value.**
**B) An return authorization number must be included on the outside of the box. You will receive an RA # when you call us at 541-576-2011**
**C) The purchase is returned in the same condition and packaging that it was received. No dents, scratches or broken parts.**
Description	Stock #	Price	Avail.	Image

GMC Grill w/attached headlights Chromed Plastic - Exact Reproduction	BLP01	$59.50	In Stock
Ford 50/60's Grille White Plastic - Exact Reproduction	BLP02	$29.50	Out of Stock
53 Ford Grille Stamped Metal - NO BUMPER	BLP03	$44.50	Out of Stock
53 Ford Grille Stamped Metal - WITH BUMPER IT IS POSSIBLE TO TRIM THE BUMPER FROM THIS STYLE TO MATCH BLP03	BLP04	$44.50	In Stock
49-55 International D Type V Grille Stamped Steel w/o Headlights	BLP05	$44.50	Out of Stock
49-55 International D Type V Headlights Fender Mount Stamped Steel Sold as Set Only	BLP06	$41.50 Set	In Stock
38-48 International D Type III Grille Stamped Steel w/attached Headlights For Trucks w/o Bumpers	BLP07	$44.50	In Stock
GMC Hood Emblem "GMC" Chromed Plastic	BLP08	$19.50	In Stock
Ford Drivers Side Mirror - Plastic - Sold Per Each Black	BLP09	$9.50	In Stock BLACK ONLY NO WHITE
Ford Windshield, Side Window and Rear Glass One Piece - Clear Plastic Great Replacment for Broken or Scratched Units Generally this is a lighter weight/thinner plastic than original	BLP10	$21.50	In Stock
Coca Cola Hand Truck Pressed Steel	BLP11	$26.50	Out of Stock
Miniature Plastic Coca Cola Cases. w/bottles - Bottles are not removable. 24 Slot Red Cases w/green bottles Cases measure 1 3/4 X 1 3/8 Exact duplicates of original Buddy L coke cases.	BLP12	$7.50	In Stock
Miniature Plastic Coca Cola Cases. Decals say "Drink Coca Cola in Bottles" 12 Slot - No Bottles Specify Red or Yellow Cases measure 1 3/4 X 1 1/2	BLP13	$6.50	Out of Stock
Tire/Wheel Solid Rubber - 2 and 1/8 Diameter BUDDY L TOYS EAST MOLINE ILLINOIS embossed. 6 Spoke - 10 Bolt Rim SOLD PER EACH	BLP14	$12.00	Out of Stock No Longer Avail.
Tire/Wheel Hollow Back Plastic - 2 and 1/4 Diameter USA 10.00 x 20 BUDDY L embossed 5 Spoke - 8 Bolt Rim SOLD PER EACH	BLP15	$16.00	In Stock
Tire/Wheel Hollow Back Plastic - 2" Diameter USA 8.25 x 20 BUDDY L embossed 5 Spoke - 8 Bolt Rim - Fits Front Axle on Texaco Tankers SOLD PER EACH	BLP16	$16.00	In Stock	Image NA
Metal Side Racks 3 Rail - Fits Ranch and State Highway Trucks SOLD PER EACH	BLP17	$34.50	In Stock	Image NA
Dump Truck Tailgate Heavy Stamped Steel Measures 4 & 5/8 X 2 & 5/16	BLP18	$25.50	In Stock
Tool Set - Heavy Dutry Plastic w/Buddy L Lettering Duplicate of Originals Contains 1 each Screwdriver, Wrench and Hammer Originally Sold with Wreckers and Fire Trucks	BLP19	$29.50	Out of Stock	Image NA
Red Dome Light Lens Originally Sold with Wreckers and Fire Trucks	BLP20	$10.50	In Stock	Image NA

BUDDY L trucks and toys built in the 50's and 60's were made out of steel.
This one single important manufacturing technique is what makes these trucks still available today.

Most all pressed steel '50's and 60's trucks shown below have been professionally restored.

Description	Stock #	Price	Avail.	Image
1961-64 Ford Coca Cola Truck #5426 Spring Front Suspension, Poly Grill/Bumper	BL4	$185.00	SOLD NLA	Click to Enlarge
1957 International R Coca Cola Truck Three Tier	BL5	$85.00	SOLD NLA	Click to Enlarge
1957 International R Coca Cola Truck #5546 Two Tier	BL6	$185.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge
1965-69 Ford Orange Coca Cola Truck Silver Steel Grill/Bumper	BL13	$185.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge
1949 International D Cab Coke Truck In-house restoration and coke truck conversion - one of a kind.	BL15	$185.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge
1961 Ford Flatbed with dual rear wheels In-house restoration and coke truck conversion - one of a kind. Comes complete with coke decals, 4 cases coke and 80's vending machine	BL10	$185.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge

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1960's Four Wheel Sand Loader Conveyor Belt has been replaced. Non Original Originally sold as accessory to Dump Trucks.	BL8	$50.00	SOLD NLA	Click to Enlarge
1960's Two Wheel Adjustable Height Conveyor Belt has been replaced. Non Original Orange - Originally Sold as accessory to Dump Trucks. Color matched to Highway Maintenance or Orange Coke Trucks	BL16	$50.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge
1960's Ford "Buddy L Stables" Truck Complete with clear overhead storage cover and interior fence panels. Please Note: Two interior fence beams have been replaced with wooden replica's and overhead clear storage has crack.	BL17	$225.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge
1961 Ford Hydraulic Dump Truck Green - Single Rear Axle - Poly Grille/Bumper THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY IN RESTORATION.	BL18	$185.00	In Stock	Image NA


1960 Ford Hydraulic Dump Truck Rare Heavy Duty - Dual Rear Axles	BL19	$195.00	SOLD NLA	Click to Enlarge
1967 Ford Buddy L Wrecker Orange/White Complete w/tow frame, hook and Cab Light Lens THIS ITEM IS STILL UNRESTORED - SOLD AS IS.	BL20	$85.00	In Stock	Click to Enlarge

THE ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE ARE NOT AVAILBLE THROUGH OUR SHOPPING CART SYSTEM. PLEASE PHONE IN YOUR ORDER.

The Reference Section below is for informational purposes and may be of some help to you.

International D Cabs - Type III: Considered Pre-War and Large size. Buddy L introduced this new restyled line in early '37. The beginning of this D series was a radical design change from previous trucks. Now built with welded all steel cabs, these trucks were larger than the streamlined art deco look of the II series and had the appearance more like a real truck than some futuristic designers idea of what one would look like at some point in the future. The International name is displayed on the hood sides and these had no front bumpers like the IV series. Headlights are mounted to the hood sides and riding versions were available. When Buddy L resumed production of steel units after the war in '45 they released these again but without the "International" name on the hood and offered them as late as '48.

International D Cabs - Type IV: Considered Pre-War and Very Large size. Buddy L began these large trucks in '38 and stopped in the early '40's with the outbreak of the war. Ranging is size from 29 to 33 inches long and some were over 9 inches wide and 15 inches tall. These big steel trucks can weigh around 15 pounds. A few years after the war Buddy L reissued these up to '49 with new grills, headlights, paint and decals. The '48 trucks had the International name on the hood sides but the '49 truck was issued without them. 48's had headlights - fender mounted - close to the grill. The '49/'50 headlights were centered on the fender fronts and were slightly larger but not as large as Type V: headlights.

International D Cabs - Type V: Considered Post War and Medium size, Buddy L changed the look of their Internationals in '49 with an extended hood, altered grill, fender headlights and a heavy bumper. Offered from '49 and into '55 they were assigned rubber tires with steel rims until '53 when they went with all rubber wheels/tires just like the Diamond T's.

International R Model Cabs: were introduced in '53 - offered as late as '60 and replaced the earlier "L's". A minor Grill change was made in '58 to include dual headlights and actually looked more like a '58 Ford Grill on an International truck and in fact is the same grille used on the early "Fords of the 60's" applications where the poly grille/bumper was used.

The '53 Fords: These replaced the last of the International D's in the '54/'55 selling period and offered from '54 to '59. Two grilles were offered on this period truck.

Generic '58 Ford Cabs: From 61 to '64 these trucks were offered with Plastic Grill Guards and "Spring Front Suspension". Mom's loved this furniture safe bumper but it was un-realistic looking and was broke or removed pretty quickly by the "Child in Charge". The same truck without the plastic grill was introduced in '60 and remained mostly unchanged until '70. A minor variation of fenders was introduced in '67. Drivers side mirrors were offered in '60 and '61. If the "Square Hole" is there in the body, then your truck most likely came with one but these were also lost/broken almost immediately. Tires/wheels were issued somewhat intermittently and you could expect to find either whitewalls on two styles of fancy rim/wheel covers or a fatter tire with plain silver look rim and no wheel cover. Windshields were issued with both 1/2 side windows and full side windows. Do you wonder what that large hole is under the cab portion in the bottom of your truck? This was the mount for the twist in battery/light pack that ran the flashing light for the wrecker and fire trucks. Most if not all these trucks have this hole so it must have been simpler and/or cheaper to manufacture this base frame for every truck the same. To date I have never seen a complete truck with its issued battery/light pack. You would collect upwards of 75 or even 80 models if you chose to collect all this period of trucks.

GMC 550 Cabs: Buddy L split up with International in '57 with the announcement of a new line of trucks dubbed the GMC heavy 550 series. Made with plastic wheels, grills, GMC hood emblem device and headlamps. Buddy L offered these trucks from '57 to '60 in a surprisingly large variety. Not all GMC's had the hood emblem - (see item BLP03). The "GMC" hood emblem was sometimes - not always - associated with a grille that contained separated headlights. Occasionally these headlights were metal instead of plastic like the grille.

Diamond T Cabs: The Real Diamond T company redesigned their light duty conventional cabs in the early '50's. After W.W.II and into the '50's there was a steel shortage so Buddy L began offering their replicated version with plastic cab in '51 and these continued through '54. The early Diamond T's had steel rims and rubber tires but the later versions in '53 had all rubber wheels/tires.

Buddy L History

Prior to the 1940's Buddy L made their toys and trucks out of pressed steel. With the outbreak of W.W.II all steel went towards the war effort and wood was the primary component. When the campaign ended Buddy L used plastic momentarily and then went back to the tried and true steel trucks that we restore here. In the late 70's the company went "Japanese" and at that time, two things happened. The construction makeup went from a sturdy pressed steel to a metal and plastic composition and they were also down sized to smaller versions. For some, this meant that rusting was pretty much a thing of the past but it also meant that they weren't as durable and no longer could a 5 year old boy sit on his truck and ride down the sidewalk or even fill it with dirt. Buddy L's are still being manufactured today - we believe now in China - but you will see that they are now 99% plastic and probably won't survive long enough to need any restoration 50 years from now.

Factory Buddy L Painting

Buddy L used a "tank dip" assembly line style of painting for their toys during the pressed steel era. For the time it was a quick, dependable way to color the metal and millions of them were painted this way. If you turn these trucks over and take a close look you will find many "air pockets" where the paint just did not get applied and also many runs and drips on the surface. As far as I can tell, this did not hurt sales because lets face it, kids just didn't critique nor care about paint application. Today's baby boomers who were those same kids 40 and 50 years ago, have a significant higher standard. They are not going to the sand box nor will they be ridden down the sidewalk, so they want them to look good while sitting on the desk at work, a shelf in the office, or the den at home. These thoughts and images are a trip back in time to when childhood was simpler - and a lot more fun.

Our Restoration Process
*Please Note - We rarely perform restorations for Customers*

Every Buddy L truck that we acquire and then sell as "Restored" is completely disassembled into the smallest piece that the factory used during assembly. Each piece is straightened and where necessary brazed if original pinch welds have broken. Each individual piece is then sand blasted with a mixture of glass beads and sand to remove the original paint including any rust that may have formed. Rust preventative red oxide primer is then applied and sanded between multiple coats to achieve the desired smooth finish. Special color matched multiple coats of acrylic enamel w/gloss hardener or base coat and clear coat system is then applied. After drying we completely wet sand each individual piece. Next we reassemble all same color metal parts of the truck and then apply one final color or clear coat. To finish we add the tires/wheels/grilles and apply only the highest quality decals that are matched to original in every detail. Rest assured that every care and concern is followed during the nearly 40 hour restoration process for each truck. For shipping, we wrap the entire truck in foam to prevent scratching and then pack in either shredded paper or peanuts to prevent movement during transit. We feel that if you wanted an original style - tank dipped - paint process that includes all the drips, runs, air bubbles, edge accumulation and rust then you would have either purchased an original Buddy L or found someone who is willing to apply that style of finish.

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