Tonka Winnebago - Nitro Powered RC Build!

In this video, I convert a 1970's Tonka Winnebago to RC with a Nitro gas powered engine. I do a bit of custom metal work to make a new floor and add suspension. I also modify an action figure with servos to have the head move with steering and his arm to lift as if he's drinking beer from a mini bud light can. I also installed a server to make the steering wheel move and full lights on the Tonka motor home. I used mostly knock off Tamiya tractor truck parts for the conversion. I also built a scale cabin and 1/10 scale vintage travel trailer to pull behind the Winnebago.
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[@exiebound9145]

That’s the coolest thing Ive seen

[@dale5303]

Just picked one up at local anyigue store for 50 bucks cant wait to do a conversion

[@CC-hl5zj]

Awesome creation!!! Love the old Dodge in the driveway too!

[@hunterm4188]

Coolest goddamn thing I’ve ever seen 👏🏻 wow

[@brentjackson7637]

Nice job!

[@jujjuj7676]

That's just cool... Your skilled...😊

[@marcusott2973]

Amazing amount of effort, wonderful project, great to watch.👌

[@xKmotx]

Okay, this is friggin' awesome! And your cabin diorama is amazing also!

[@57moto59]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@alexanderferguson483]

Out of all builds this tops awesome Job

[@bsavvy]

Great build and video editing! I had a big smile the whole time.

[@57moto59]

Thank you!

[@romulusxyz6722]

I think I've learned more about...I don't wanna call it "basic".....but rather "small scale" metal working than anything.
Good thing too, because I didn't know much about it. Now I want to get the tools to practice it myself.
Thanks man.

[@57moto59]

Do it!!!!

[@ericworthington7299]

I love it, just absolutely 💯 awesome...

[@57moto59]

Thanks.

[@littleshippingcontainerprairie]

I thought I was tracking with you with all the tools till I hit the plasma table part. Lol. That’s above my pay grade. Nicely done!! Wow, what an amazing shop. You are more than just a fabricator, you are a true craftsman. This my first time to your channel, I think. I’ll be subscribing. Thanks for posting this video. Very inspiring.

[@57moto59]

Thank you! I appreciate it, being called a craftsman is a true complement!

[@mikestinyshedofdreams]

Lovely work, very well done.

[@z0lo]

I mean just wow. impressive work.

[@57moto59]

Thank you!!!

[@rquino4210k]

Such an awesome build man!!!

[@57moto59]

Thanks!

[@DvanirmoresdesouzaSoiza-cm6rh]

Parabéns o ônibus muito bonito e bem elaborado

[@billygoatracer]

That tonka rv was worth around $150 in that condition 😮

[@57moto59]

Nope. I think I got it on ebay for around $70 shipped. If you watch long enough, you can find a cheap one.

[@moesgarage2.0]

Really nice work my son and I have the Indian Tonka and now we need to find the rearend and leaf springs. Is yours all Tamiya 1/14 scale? Also what front end are you using? Thank you for your time.
Very cool 😎 build 👍

[@57moto59]

Thank you! Yes, I'm using the 1/14 scale Tamiya tractor truck parts and leaf springs from ebay.

[@moesgarage2.0]

@@57moto59 thank you for the info 😉👍

[@PortCharmers]

Your driver seems to be legless.

[@57moto59]

He is. I have another video on making just the driver.

[@gixxer-wv8os]

how much did you cut out of you front axle

[@57moto59]

I think I measured the distance between the leaf spring mounts. Then bolted the mounts on my servo and measured the distance between those. That gave me how much I needed to cut out of the axle... If I remember correctly.

[@yellowdogadventures]

here is one we did: ruclips.net/video/4SyHbP2hlxg/видео.html We are getting ready to do another one for Axialfest West 2023 soon. Your driver is 10/10

[@BusyBeesGrading]

Where did you find the mirrors at i need a set.

[@57moto59]

ebay

[@BusyBeesGrading]

I'll see if I can find them are they like rc tractor trailer mirrors

[@mcemtpockets1775]

Awesome skilll set and great imagination.🦾👍

[@FrancisoDoncona]

Watch Harrison Ford crash, again.