Nylint #2070 Husky End Loader (skid steer) excellent condition V1 maybe 1970s

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Nylint #2070 Husky End Loader (skid steer) excellent condition V1 (I think) 1970s
This item comes from the Bostrom collection, author of the “
Bostrom’s Vintage Nylint Toy Guide
” on Amazon and Ebay.
This item has been cared for by Carl Bostrom, one of the leaders in Nylint collection and appraisal.
All pieces are sold AS-IS and returns are not accepted.
Please read carefully and examine pictures thoroughly. If there are any questions, please ask.
The toy is 11” long, 6” tall, and 6” wide.
It has been asked before so I will mention it here. I do not know if the toy has been restored or if the decals are recreations. Unfortunately, the owner, Carl, has passed away and I have no way to find out the history of the item.
This loader is in great condition. I can’t find any scratches or missing paint on it.
In my research, I’ve found 3 different version of this loader. I believe this version is the first, from the early 1970s or late 1960s.
This one is the most basic version, with just yellow paint and open metal showing. It also has white stripes around the tires.
What I would consider V2 is very similar but the horizontal steel that holds the whole mechanism up, is painted yellow.
The one that I would consider V3 has the horizontal steel painted black, but has additional decals showing “sand & gravel”