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1971 Hot Wheels
US - Snake II Funny Car (5953)

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1971 History Intro Cars Bodies Chassis Misc HK

Type Click Photo to Enlarge US Snake II Funny Car - Chassis
Items in Red show changes from previous version
Production - Early Run
A

#1
Open Hole

Part #6409-020 A
  • Released after: 09-Jul-1970
  • Revision Letter: A or none
  • Mattel Revision: A
  • HOT WHEELS Trademark: Large circle-R
  • 1969 Copyright: Large circle-C
  • Axle supports: Short
  • Rear Hinge Gusset: None
  • Tool numbers: 1 & 2

  • Car Usage:
    • Early Run Snake & Mongoose


      
      There are 4 open holes used to mount the interior & support bar.
A

#2
Compare A & B versions
Early Run
B

#1
Closed Hole

Part #6409-020 A
  • Released after: 24-Sep-1970
  • Revision Letter: A or none
  • Mattel Revision: C (B and C were released together)
  • HOT WHEELS Trademark: Large circle-R
  • 1969 Copyright: Large circle-C
  • Axle supports: Short
  • Rear Hinge Gusset: None
  • Tool numbers: 1 & 2

  • Car Usage:
    • Late Run Snake & Mongoose
    • Early Run Snake II & Mongoose II


      
      The four mounting holes are now cast closed.
      Note: Some poorly cast improperly filled parts appear to look open.
B

#2
Compare B & C versions
Main Run
C1
Closed Hole & Gusset Bracket

Part #6409-020 A
  • Released after: 03-Nov-1970
  • Revision Letter: A or none
  • Mattel Revision: D
  • HOT WHEELS Trademark: Large circle-R
  • 1969 Copyright: Large circle-C
  • Axle supports: Short
  • Rear Hinge Gusset: Yes, added
  • Tool numbers: 1 & 2

  • Car Usage:
    • Majority of Snake II & Mongoose II


      
      A gusset bracket has been added to strenghten the hinge area.
C2

US Snake Funny Car - Common Chassis Details
All
  Bases came from two Tools, to tell them apart from the outside easily:
    Tool #2 has a slight defect in cutting the Square for the wording.
Tool #1 - USA
  • Clean lower right hand legal corner
  • Info
Tool #2 - USA
  • Overcut lower right hand legal corner
  • Info
  Info

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