Expert Builder Mobile Crane

[louisk]

Here is another older one (something like 1978-1980). This hails from the
instructions of the 8860 Auto Chassis (there may be other references to it). Its
an amalgamation of sets  950, 955, 870, 871.

I needed something to pick up with the crane, Classic Space to the rescue!

 

Edited October 23, 2018 by louisk
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[LucyCol]

Nice, I sometimes miss the simplicity of the early Expert builder sets, gears, axles, steering, it all seemed so new and fresh.

[louisk]

I agree. Its amazing all the things that can be done with modern parts, but I do love the old stuff. Simple, functional. Like square pistons. 

[lcvisser]

Very cool. I like those old sets, they were from just before I started with LEGO and typically the stuff I would find a friends' places if they had slightly older siblings (or AFOL parents ). Quite functional considering the limit part palette. I'm wondering now why the 24z crown gear disappeared - its so functional!