Partial Toy Fire engine

[ClayDigger]

Found this front end to a vintage toy fire engine complete with bell mounted on the hood. This was submerged 8 inches in a gravel creek bed. I made a scratch on the hood during recovery. Approximately 5 1/2 inches long and appears to be made of some type of metal alloy. A small amount of paint remains especially on the underside. Does anyone know the maker, year or further details on this early toy?

Thanks to all,
Claydigger

 

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[creskol]

I think this may be it!

 

[ClayDigger]

Creskol,
I think you solved it. Thanks for helping out. There is a tiny fragment of a wheel that was not pictured and it looks as though my small piece of the tire matches along with the distinctive bell and hood fin.
Congrats and Happy Hunting,
Claydigger

 

[bradyboy]

not sure this is solved, but real close
the fact that the image shows a cab only I wonder if its an articulated toy
Missing the second half, as in a trailer, bed and so on
doesn't look like its snapped or broken behind the seat / cab
Just a thought
Brady

 

[creskol]

not sure this is solved, but real close
the fact that the image shows a cab only I wonder if its an articulated toy
Missing the second half, as in a trailer, bed and so on
doesn't look like its snapped or broken behind the seat / cab
Just a thought
Brady

It would have to have a rear set of wheels for that theory to work.