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Truck of the Day : February 14, 2016; Grip Zechin (EDAI) '73 Mitsubishi Fuso
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Topic Started: Feb 13 2016, 11:23 PM (730 Views)
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Feb 13 2016, 11:23 PM
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Grip Zechin's (EDAI)1973 Mitsubishi Fuso is the truck for today.

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The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is a German-owned, Japan-based manufacturer of trucks and buses. It is headquartered in Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan. It is one of the world's largest truck manufacturers. Daimler AG of Germany owns approximately 89.29% of Mitsubishi Fuso and Mitsubishi Fuso is a member of the Daimler Trucks division of Daimler AG.[1]
The name Fuso translates to hibiscus, an ancient name for Japan used by the Chinese and this was the name for the company's first product in 1932.


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In 1932, the first B46 bus was built and consecrated "Fuso" at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.'s Kobe Works. In 1934, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. was renamed Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. In 1937, the MHI motor vehicle operations at Kobe Works were transferred to Tokyo Works. In 1949, Fuso Motors Sales Co., Ltd. was established. It was renamed Mitsubishi Fuso Motors Sales Co., Ltd. in 1952.
In 1950, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was split into three companies: East Japan Heavy Industries, Ltd., Central Japan Heavy Industries, Ltd. and West Japan Heavy Industries, Ltd. In 1952, Central Japan Heavy Industries, Ltd. was renamed Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., West Japan Heavy Industries, Ltd. was renamed Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd., and East Japan Heavy Industries, Ltd. was renamed Mitsubishi Nippon Heavy Industries, Ltd. All of these industries were distributed by Mitsubishi Fuso (because of the high sales of the truck named) Motor Sales Ltd.
In 1957, MNHI integrated Tokyo and Kawasaki Works into the Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works. In 1964, Mitsubishi Nippon Heavy Industries, Ltd., Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd. merged to form Mitsubishi Fuso Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Fuso Motors Sales become two, Shin and Fuso Motors Sales Co. , they merged on one icon and agreed to distribute between heavy and light machinery, Shin distributed light machinery with and branded it Mitsuibishi and Fuso distributed heavy machineries branded Fuso. In 1970, MHI signs joint venture agreement with Chrysler Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) was established, and MHI transferred motor vehicle operations to MMC.
In 1975, MMC commissioned the Nakatsu Plant at its Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works. In 1980, MMC commissioned the Kitsuregawa Proving Grounds. In 1984, MMC merged with Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
In 1985, MMC and Mitsubishi Corporation established the joint-equity company Mitsubishi Truck of America, Inc. in the United States. In 1993, MMC and Chrysler Corporation dissolved their equity partnership.
In 1994, MMC and Mitsuibishi distributed and made one "Evolution Design", the brand Mitsuibishi become Mitsubishi the I had been removed. This evolution cars were named Mitsubishi LANCER, the evolution of this cars can be traced by the first design on aerodynamics of the car, the first design was Box-Type and later become ergonomic because it is somewhat the cornering design of the car are gently become smoother and air flow are more lighter.
In 1999, MMC and AB Volvo entered an equity and operational alliance covering truck and bus operations, and AB Volvo acquired 5% of MMC stock. In 2001, DaimlerChrysler replaced AB Volvo as MMC's strategic alliance partner in the truck and bus sector, and MMC renamed the Tokyo Plant the Truck and Bus Production Office (referred to externally as the Kawasaki Plant).
In 2003, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation was established. DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and other Mitsubishi group companies acquired equity stakes of 43%, 42% and 15% respectively in MFTBC. In 2005, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation transferred its MFTBC shares to DaimlerChrysler as part of their agreement of compensation for financial damages resulting from quality issues and recalls at MFTBC. DaimlerChrylser and Mitsubishi group companies hold shares of 85% and 15% respectively. In 2006, MFTBC relocated their headquarters from Tokyo to Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa. In 2007, DaimlerChrysler sells a majority stake of Chrysler Corporation to Cerberus Capital Management. The corporation is renamed Daimler AG and subsequently, the former DaimlerChrysler Truck Group is renamed Daimler Trucks. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG.

Grip Zechin was the brand name used by EIDAI to sell small scale diecast. Other names included Wolrd Zechin and Madmax Grip. They primarily sold Japanese brand construction or commercial models This cement mixer features an all diecast base and cab which tilts. The quality for this 1970s model is quite exceptional. The mixer portion is plastic. This is a brand that isn't often seen on the Garage. I scored this at a New Year's Day auction in Decatur, IL earlier this year in a small lot.

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pjedsel
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Feb 14 2016, 12:30 AM
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Wow. What an educational COTD write up. Learned lots of things about Mitsubishi and Fuso - thanks for all the background info. This is a great looking cement mixer from Eidai/Grip Zechin - another of those manufacturers that made some very nice construction related models and is now long gone. Like other brands these were sold in the US for a while. I found them mostly in hobby stores being sold as model railroad accessories - most were close to HO scale.
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Feb 14 2016, 06:51 AM
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Unbelievable the education can get in die cast following this thread! How obscure to american collectors is this particular piece. It looks to be in fantastic shape and possibly repainted. There looks to be paint drip on the cement barrel at the top in the 4th pic.
Regardless this is just fantastic to read and view, Thanks!
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Feb 15 2016, 12:58 PM
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Cool looking cement truck that's less seen over here.
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Feb 19 2016, 11:59 PM
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What a great old piece of diecast! Custom or not, I really like the color on the mixer.
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Feb 22 2016, 11:35 AM
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Nice. Diecastmania has showed me his Grip Zechins before, they are amazing
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