I still have this truck from the mid-60's that was a present from my parents. It is in near-mint condition and you restored it so well like the original that I have. GREAT job and thanks for another wonderful restoration video.
I don't think I have ever seen a Tonka truck with a backhoe attached. I've had plenty of backhoes and bulldozers from Tonka in the past. Nicely done. Close to 100K subscribers. So close to owning your own silver plaque!
Another brilliant video. Like the previous viewer said; I too thought it was a gonner! I find the sandblasting footage therapeutic and incredible how it removes the rust. One of my favourite subscriptions. Thank you from the UK.
Whenever I see your two hands I know that a masterpiece is on its way. The original owner of this Tonka truck will be very happy to see how his once upon a time favourite toy got a fantastic makeover...
Nice sandblaster upgrade. The HF cabinet is an OK entry level SB but having a media gun you don't have to shake or use upside down must be great! Very nice resto!
Fantastic restoration. That metal had some serious pitting issues. I don't think filler primer would have done much so Bondo all the way. I remember yellow trucks like that cleaning ditches in the spring time.
Well done, Tim! First time I’ve seen a first-rate restoration of the headlights to original color. Like the clever sound effects, too. Cheers from Ohio! ~ John. 👍
Well Tim another wonderful restoration, you looked fairly worn out after sanding that pink filler, I use that filler for cars etc so know how tough it can be. Great job keep them coming.
Super Awesome Restoration! Instead of regular body filler try 3M Ever coat Glaze. It's much thinner than body filler and is way easier to sand plus on the toys you restore it would be perfect! And you can literally apply it with your fingers and do wear some laytex or vynal gloves for that, and for ease of sanding use water with a little liquid hand soap.
I have suggested he use lead filler too it’s easy to work with I just wonder if the powder coat requires a high enough temperature to soften the lead ? Same for using bondo .
Yeah lead filler is easy to work with but it’s not very safe especially if a child ends up getting a toy repaired in lead. Private collections is one thing. It would be safer in my opinion to use a filler called Feather Fill it’s basically sprayable bondo. Sands really easy too.
Very nice restoration, but what really impresses me is the fact that you resisted the temptation to fabricate outriggers and install a little engine that would actually do some excavating!
Using the socket to remove the headlights was brilliant. I can't think of how many times I've busted plastic parts with expanding backs trying to remove them.
In my excitement to see the preview I forgot to This mention how awesome this video was! Another great restoration from one of my favourite subscriptions :)
Really impressive and beautiful restoration! Frankly that is generally true of your work and I love watching these videos. I also really appreciate that you gave a nice example of when and where you might use bondo resin to fill those pits - that part looks really labor intensive to me (with all the sanding) but of course you don't show us all the tremendous amount of other work you need to do so I'm not sure! 😉 Anyway Kudos - such a nice truck you end up with there!
My kids are always asking about why I watch you. To learn I always say. I'm one of seven. My older brother never had kids, and his house looks like a museum, old toys tons of corgi stuff, lunchboxes you name it. I think you'd have fun refinishing so many things he has with missing parts and so on.
They’re called Pintonka tool. They’re on eBay for $100. They come with a few packs of rivets too. I bought one last year so I could start restoring these trucks.
Using a compressor into a long balloon for making balloon animals might help to get those hubcaps off with less damage, easy to weave around & through underneath..... some lube wouldn't hurt either..... Also have you thought of making a Tonka Retro RC? Some RC Scale videos would be super cool with a Tonka retro refit RC machine.. Actual hydraulic lines & cylinders and even a small gas RC Motor to run it? Working LED operating lights... Just a thought.... Great job! I love restoring and watching things be restored too...
@@TRGRESTORATIONS even just drilling out some holes to put small LED would be an awesome touch... with a rechargeable AAA, I did that 30 years ago just on a model.. Could even make the lights binary like a "Binary clock".. 👌
I'm guessing it's a different type of plastic. Once the windshields get that yellowed and brittle, there is no saving them. Plus the headlights don't need to be crystal clear transparent, so they are a little more forgiving
Hey, awesome work! Can you make a video showcasing your entire collection of restored tonkas? Also, I’ve seen some restorers who dye the rivets to match the paint color, what do you think about that?
Though not retro correct, have you ever given thought to increasing the size of the pivot rivets for the bases of rotating objects like this? Though I doubt your projects ever see play, it would go a long way to taking the wobble out of the cranes for...well...ever! Either way...enviable restos and a pleasure to watch. I've learned quite a few tricks from you for my own.
Looks great 👍
Sir what a beautiful restoration with a awesome result. It's relaxing to watch.
Bright and beautiful! No longer a sad story!
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Nice work as always. Love these old Tonka trucks and vehicles, better quality than the ones they have out today.
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
A remarkable job and the end product is amazing. Always satisfying to watch the sand blasting and powder coating too. Great video mate 👍🏼
another awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks fantastic
Thanks again!
Nice Job - I thought the body was a lost cause. Love your no-nonsense, videos!
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
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I don’t remember ever seeing a truck like this one. I have four brothers who would have fought over this one. Well done. I think it’s beautiful.
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
The pleasure of seeing it restored 😄😀😊magnificent magical, thanks for sharing 👍
Many thanks!
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1963. I have a near mint one. Great job.
Awesome! Thank you!
I still have this truck from the mid-60's that was a present from my parents. It is in near-mint condition and you restored it so well like the original that I have. GREAT job and thanks for another wonderful restoration video.
Very cool! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Just incredible difference the before and after!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Grest job! The hammer and dolly work was brilliant.
I don't think I have ever seen a Tonka truck with a backhoe attached. I've had plenty of backhoes and bulldozers from Tonka in the past.
Nicely done. Close to 100K subscribers. So close to owning your own silver plaque!
Soooo close!
Most satisfying sand blasting on RUclips!! Great job
Wow, thanks!
Nice job on the restoration of that rust bucket... really turned out nice 👍🏻
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Fabulous! Whew! I thought you were in for a long haul with the sanding. Love it! Carol
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
T R G GREAT WORK ....
I cant get enough with you and Chip Channel you both do kick ass work
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Another brilliant video. Like the previous viewer said; I too thought it was a gonner! I find the sandblasting footage therapeutic and incredible how it removes the rust. One of my favourite subscriptions. Thank you from the UK.
Thanks 👍
Whenever I see your two hands I know that a masterpiece is on its way. The original owner of this Tonka truck will be very happy to see how his once upon a time favourite toy got a fantastic makeover...
Wow, thank you!
Great Work!!! That’s Awesome!!
Thank you! Cheers!
A great restoration. Like the way you pay attention to detail.
Thank you very much!
Well done looks amazing
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Cool project and Great job buddy👍
Thanks 👍
I lover your videos, man! Don't ever change!! 👍
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the close ups and the tappity tappity. Good job on the videos.
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Most excellent! ✌🏻🎨☕️
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey Tim
Man what a beautiful truck you now have!😃
New metal tools look good.
Take care
Thanks 👍
Nice sandblaster upgrade. The HF cabinet is an OK entry level SB but having a media gun you don't have to shake or use upside down must be great! Very nice resto!
Thanks! Redline Stands are awesome!
Great job. Is it just me? But anyone else find it satisfying to him sand blast the paint and rust off the pieces?
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Another amazing restoration. Looks awesome!👊👍👍
Thanks 👍
That was a good one, for sure. It came out really nice!
Thanks a bunch!
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Beautiful Tonka well done.
Thank you 😁
A new restoration. Thank you, TRG. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Our pleasure!
@@TRGRESTORATIONS nice job freind
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Looks like a new Tonka Toy again and you did a great job restoring it
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thank you 🤗
Awesome restore!
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Very pretty. You did a great job.
Sanding is soooooo satisfying 🤠
Could not agree more!
Nice job!!!!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh! I love your body hammering technique! I wish I could hammer as quickly and accurately as you! LOL!!!
takes years of practice lol
Turned out awesome. Great job. 😊❤ 🇺🇸
Simply amazing job !!👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job, as usual, the backhoe mechanism is really well done 👍
Thank you very much!
Fantastic restoration. That metal had some serious pitting issues. I don't think filler primer would have done much so Bondo all the way. I remember yellow trucks like that cleaning ditches in the spring time.
Thanks 👍
Another incredible restoration sir! 😎
Thank you! Cheers!
Well done, Tim! First time I’ve seen a first-rate restoration of the headlights to original color. Like the clever sound effects, too. Cheers from Ohio! ~ John. 👍
Backhoe bucket is placed backwards, otherwise it is a superlative restoration.
Thanks!
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@@HugoHugunin
It is back on the truck just as it was before he started...
Absolutely fantastic
SWEET!
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Well Tim another wonderful restoration, you looked fairly worn out after sanding that pink filler, I use that filler for cars etc so know how tough it can be. Great job keep them coming.
Thanks 👍
Super sweet restoration.
Thank you very much!
Another great save sir.
Thanks again!
Hello TRG beautiful restoration good job my friend well done
Thank you! Cheers!
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Nice job on this one!! Love the classic look
Thank you! Cheers!
That is one more for museum!!! Really great job. I'd like to see what you could do with your own theme on painting one of these bad boys!!!
Cool idea!
Super Awesome Restoration!
Instead of regular body filler try 3M Ever coat Glaze. It's much thinner than body filler and is way easier to sand plus on the toys you restore it would be perfect! And you can literally apply it with your fingers and do wear some laytex or vynal gloves for that, and for ease of sanding use water with a little liquid hand soap.
I have suggested he use lead filler too it’s easy to work with I just wonder if the powder coat requires a high enough temperature to soften the lead ? Same for using bondo .
Yeah lead filler is easy to work with but it’s not very safe especially if a child ends up getting a toy repaired in lead. Private collections is one thing. It would be safer in my opinion to use a filler called Feather Fill it’s basically sprayable bondo. Sands really easy too.
Very nice restoration, but what really impresses me is the fact that you resisted the temptation to fabricate outriggers and install a little engine that would actually do some excavating!
lol next time!
WOW ! Awesome ! Great Resto.
Many thanks!!
Hi TRG! Well Done! Have a good one!
Love your stuff !
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Que bonito. De vuelta a poder ser usado en obras públicas.
excellent job
Thank you very much!
A awesome job u did sir it looks nice well done a beautiful restoration sir all original pretty nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Another Great Restoration...
Thanks again!
Using the socket to remove the headlights was brilliant.
I can't think of how many times I've busted plastic parts with expanding backs trying to remove them.
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore??..
Very nice work mate fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing job
Very well done 👍 great 👍 restoration.
Thank you very much!
beautiful, great job
In my excitement to see the preview I forgot to This mention how awesome this video was! Another great restoration from one of my favourite subscriptions :)
Thanks again!
Really impressive and beautiful restoration! Frankly that is generally true of your work and I love watching these videos. I also really appreciate that you gave a nice example of when and where you might use bondo resin to fill those pits - that part looks really labor intensive to me (with all the sanding) but of course you don't show us all the tremendous amount of other work you need to do so I'm not sure! 😉 Anyway Kudos - such a nice truck you end up with there!
Thank you very much!
hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore??..
Nice job!
Fiel segudor...gran trabajo, muy atento tus videos....saludos
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
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Nice resto looks like a shinny penny.
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Love these perfect restorations. What is the name of the C-clamp style tool you use for setting the rivets? Thanks.
www.ebay.com/itm/284290409495
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
My kids are always asking about why I watch you. To learn I always say. I'm one of seven. My older brother never had kids, and his house looks like a museum, old toys tons of corgi stuff, lunchboxes you name it. I think you'd have fun refinishing so many things he has with missing parts and so on.
Fantastic job, and almost 100k subs, good job amigo, cheers!
Getting close!!!
Wow as new excellent job sir!
Thank you very much!
Nice job my friend
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice color 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome 🤘 I do love the sand blasting
Me too!
@@TRGRESTORATIONS cool 🤘
Am I the only who loves the sped-up sound of the body hammers?
I do some of my deepest thinking during the sandblasting!!
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
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Beautiful 😉👍
Nice truck
Hello I like your videos I am new I would like to know where you get the spare parts the wheels and plastics
eBay has a lot of these parts
Sounded like a woodpecker when fixing the dent! Awesome restoration as always some major work gone into this one! 😁👍
Thanks 👍
P}8 in see
it's scary to think I remember some of these toys as a child...I can't be that old!
our family still has some too!
lol same here!
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@@restorationh.i.a7139 I liked it a lot except for the music
10:17 Bob Ross! The Joy of Painting!😂👍🏻
How awesome. Such a great work ☺☺
Better than new!
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Perfect!!
És caminhão vai ficar muito bonito parabéns 👏 para você mesmo
What's the name of the rivet tool you use? I have not seen it anywhere else.
They’re called Pintonka tool. They’re on eBay for $100. They come with a few packs of rivets too. I bought one last year so I could start restoring these trucks.
Amazing video brother 👍👍🙏
Thank you 👍
Using a compressor into a long balloon for making balloon animals might help to get those hubcaps off with less damage, easy to weave around & through underneath..... some lube wouldn't hurt either.....
Also have you thought of making a Tonka Retro RC? Some RC Scale videos would be super cool with a Tonka retro refit RC machine.. Actual hydraulic lines & cylinders and even a small gas RC Motor to run it? Working LED operating lights...
Just a thought.... Great job! I love restoring and watching things be restored too...
I've done one RC conversion before, going to be doing another one in the very near future
@@TRGRESTORATIONS even just drilling out some holes to put small LED would be an awesome touch... with a rechargeable AAA, I did that 30 years ago just on a model.. Could even make the lights binary like a "Binary clock".. 👌
Excellent! Howcome you were able to undo the yellowed headlights but not the windshield?
I'm guessing it's a different type of plastic. Once the windshields get that yellowed and brittle, there is no saving them. Plus the headlights don't need to be crystal clear transparent, so they are a little more forgiving
Hey, awesome work!
Can you make a video showcasing your entire collection of restored tonkas?
Also, I’ve seen some restorers who dye the rivets to match the paint color, what do you think about that?
i'll see what i can do
These are great. Curious why you don’t wet sand after your primer powder coat?
Though not retro correct, have you ever given thought to increasing the size of the pivot rivets for the bases of rotating objects like this? Though I doubt your projects ever see play, it would go a long way to taking the wobble out of the cranes for...well...ever! Either way...enviable restos and a pleasure to watch. I've learned quite a few tricks from you for my own.
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Ooo, a new sandblasting unit eh?