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My 1971 Badge Tank Arrived Today!!

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I dont know who all saw this but a few days ago ENDURONEWBIE posted a link to a Facebook Marketplace ad for A 1971 Badge tank.  I was able to get ahold of him and make the purchase. It arrived today and "Holy Crap"! I cant believe what im looking at.  There are some small scratches and chips, but this tank is 50 years old.  Overall in amazing condition. The inside looks factory new. And I'm pretty sure it has the original badges.   The badges have a slight yellow patina and are gorgeous. I am blown away.  Thanks again ENDRONEWBIE for posting the link.I dont know who all saw this but a few days ago ENDURONEWBIE posted a link to a Facebook Marketplace ad for A 1971 Badge tank.  I was able to get ahold of him and make the purchase. It arrived today and "Holy Crap"! I cant believe what im looking at.  There are some small scratches and chips, but this tank is 50 years old.  Overall in amazing condition. The inside looks factory new. And I'm pretty sure it has the original badges.   The badges have a slight yellow patina and are gorgeous. I am blown away.  Thanks again ENDRONEWBIE for posting the link.
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What do the experts think?? Original badges? The 3rd picture shows the difference of the backs of the badges. The repro has a silver back.  The color in person of the badges that came on the tank almost have a gold tint from age.What do the experts think?? Original badges? The 3rd picture shows the difference of the backs of the badges. The repro has a silver back.  The color in person of the badges that came on the tank almost have a gold tint from age.
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Replied by swm on topic My 1971 Badge Tank Arrived Today!!

You scored - beautiful tank!!

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Replied by Pete-RT1 on topic My 1971 Badge Tank Arrived Today!!

What an amazing buy, well done.
I have an original badge from my RT1 and some reproduction ones and yours look original to me, but experts will confirm

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Replied by 100MPH on topic My 1971 Badge Tank Arrived Today!!

Thanks Pete! It's just so rare to find these tanks in this condition after so long. And original badges in this condition? Just WOW.
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Replied by LETSJET on topic My 1971 Badge Tank Arrived Today!!

You never say never as people are hoarders thankfully. Ultimate barn finds are still out there!
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Wow! That tank of yours is gorgeous!
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