#1700 Tournahauler Long. Over 41" with its ramp extended, this huge hauler could carry any of the other construction pieces in the Nylint Line-up. There were 4 basic versions of the Tournahauler. The exact year of manufacture for each version is difficult to ascertain, but the dates shown are reasonable estimates. There were very few variations in terms of changes in construction.
Version #1 – 1953
The silver square grille attached by a single rivet is a primary characteristic of Version #1.
First year Tournahaulers were painted in a beautiful shade of dark green.
The 1953 model carried the "authorized by R.G. Le Tourneau Inc." decal.
The LET logo re-emphasized the authenticity of the toy.
Bold yellow lettering adorned the bed side.
The tandem rear wheels remained unchanged througout production.
The loading wheel and winch also remained unchanged throughout.
When stowed, the pull-out ramp caused a wheel chock bracket to be raised, keeping the load from rolling off the back.
The famous Nylint equilateral triangle decal was found on the back of the prime mover.
A simple box was used with no graphics other than lettering.
This toy may actually be a 1954 production. The 1953 style grille is offset by the decals below.
Yellow is an EXTREMELY RARE version. It remains a mystery as to why there are so few.
Beginning in 1954, Nylint changed its decals to match the original machines, now including the Westinghouse reference.
The "LET" is encased inside a large "W."
The bed decal is identical to Version #1, but is now in black.
Similarly, the prime mover decal is the same except in black.