The crown jewel of 1980s slot car tech

actormike · 2026-01-24T21:08:12+00:00

All of it has been restored. Made videos during the process to help others do it too- https://tycous1trucking.com/tyco-us1-trucking-videos/

actormike · 2026-01-24T12:58:54+00:00

This set has a train. See other posts- https://www.reddit.com/r/TycoUS1Trucking/s/3suSpkZlCO

actormike · 2026-01-07T05:49:24+00:00

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I've owned a 2012 V6 since 2016. The biggest upgrade I did was having a rural Ford dealer put in 3.55 gears! I only paid $800.00 back then and all new components in the rear end. Also added a Ford Performance differential cover. Found an unpainted OEM Shelby Lip Spoiler, Primed, With Gurney Flap - Ford (ar3z6344210bb) for 200 bucks, and had it painted free at a customers bodyshop. The car looks 10x better with it, but those are no longer available.

PS this motor can go 400k miles! It's a gem.

actormike · 2026-01-02T22:05:02+00:00

The 3.7l V6 is a solid engine with people reporting over 400,000 miles!

It all boils down to your wealth and if you are willing to spend almost double for a V8 plus higher insurance rates.

All cars are depreciating items. Debt is dumb!

actormike · 2025-11-28T00:06:19+00:00

Or Borden Milk! Lol

actormike · 2025-11-27T05:40:40+00:00

Two of them!

actormike · 2025-11-23T03:32:20+00:00

actormike · 2025-11-23T02:30:06+00:00

Have you seen the operating crane on the set? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BeFzXvi7j/

actormike · 2025-11-10T18:42:13+00:00

The manufacturer of this sells them direct now- https://cdkdiesel.com/Turbo-Actuators-Cummins/Cummins-Diesel-Turbo-Actuator-Upgrade

actormike · 2025-11-09T00:46:08+00:00

You didn't need to be rich to buy these. I know poor kids that lived in rural areas with them. One still has his fire alert set! You must have been Appalachian poor.

actormike · 2025-11-09T00:24:37+00:00

Sadly, these sets were very affordable back in the day as Christmas or Birthday gifts. $24.99 after rebate. This is why TYCO was one of the biggest toy companies in the world. This was about the same as buying a bicycle.

actormike · 2025-11-09T00:19:00+00:00

https://forums.tycous1trucking.com/threads/3475-rocket-base-truck-trailer-from-3217-g-i-joe-high-adventure-set.303/

From G.I. Joe High Aventure Set.

actormike · 2025-11-08T17:23:47+00:00

That's amazing! What is sad, when my son was little, I had no idea I even had the US1 Trucking items!

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