Matchbox Restoration: Lesney No42 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @lieutenantmiller2039
    @lieutenantmiller2039 6 лет назад +205

    The people who designed and made the matchbox toy car are probably long gone but you showed respect for their work. Their craftsmanship lives through your efforts. Good job!

    • @tommurphy4307
      @tommurphy4307 6 лет назад +3

      I disagree- that toy was made to last and any accumulated patina only makes it cooler. It's a lot of work to go through just to devalue a vintage piece.

    • @HaakonAnderson
      @HaakonAnderson 6 лет назад +25

      @@tommurphy4307 man i bet you're fun at parties...

    • @muhammadarham7442
      @muhammadarham7442 6 лет назад +7

      Yes. What I like from his technique is that he extends the work of the original designer. The person who made the car must be happy seeing this from his or her grave. I really like the appreciation.

    • @tommurphy4307
      @tommurphy4307 6 лет назад +3

      @@HaakonAnderson i don't do parties- people only want to smoke free weed and eat free food. i prefer to play with my trains.

    • @micuentaparaforosycosas3484
      @micuentaparaforosycosas3484 6 лет назад +4

      @@tommurphy4307 Mmmmm, I agree and desagree with you at the same time: of course time leaves a trace and that is precious (like the japanese concept of restoring some china plates and don't hide the restorations, 'cause it's part of the object history); but when we see a car that destroyed you can think in restoring it; questions remains, how destroyed by time something must be to think in restore it?

  • @claybair4904
    @claybair4904 6 лет назад +50

    My father insured the Studebaker dealer and we had that wagon. You would release a catch and slide the roof forward to another catch to keep it open. One could move a fridge no problem. It was one of the finest cars I have used and abused it would take a licking & keep on ticking.

  • @JustinLedvina
    @JustinLedvina 6 лет назад +6

    This was my favorite restoration you've done to date. Paint job and details on this one are sweeeeeeet! You make it look so easy I want to bust out my old hot wheels and give it a try.

  • @alexpeoples95
    @alexpeoples95 6 лет назад +4

    That was probably my favorite restoration you've done so far. That is just absolutely beautiful

  • @ssimarsawhney
    @ssimarsawhney 6 лет назад +185

    those chrome touches that you added are awesome

    • @kruleworld
      @kruleworld 6 лет назад +1

      It really transforms it. He did miss the front fender badges behind the front wheels, though.

    • @jeremyrosenthal4575
      @jeremyrosenthal4575 6 лет назад +6

      Its nice, but IMO looks sloppy.

    • @leonardosantos9385
      @leonardosantos9385 6 лет назад

      ssimarsawhney

    • @richardpaulhall
      @richardpaulhall 6 лет назад

      Not sloppy, but perhaps noticeable because it is so VERY SHINY!!!

    • @gkinlen
      @gkinlen 5 лет назад +1

      Chrome looks way out of scale. I use BareMetal.

  • @ColonelMarcellus
    @ColonelMarcellus 6 лет назад +3

    I had one of those! I had one of those! I even remember the blue color and the sliding roof over the cargo compartment. It was one of my favorites. I also had a shiny green MG with a little dog's head sticking out the window (I still have it). Let's see.... I bought those Matchbox cars for about a dollar each in 1965-1967. Gosh, I'm getting old!

  • @jackfield7250
    @jackfield7250 6 лет назад +201

    This is the best restoration I've seen so far! I really love the content!

  • @zeppe1964
    @zeppe1964 Год назад +1

    You are an ace with the air brush and the depth of the finish paint was fantastic..I also like the way you added detail to the original look with the Chrome side moldings and the red tail and side markers..Love watching and learning from all you guys in this Big boy toy hobby… I have many old original matchbox 1-75’s I’d love to clean up and detail like that . Cheers man

  • @SANDSCORCHER
    @SANDSCORCHER 6 лет назад +6

    I'm rather envious of your skills Sir. That was quite the transformation. The gloss you achieved on the paint finish was nothing short of astonishing. I'd have not thought it possible previously to obtain such a high standard in such small scale. The car turned out significantly better and far more detailed than I was expecting.

  • @rocqueranaldi5949
    @rocqueranaldi5949 2 года назад +1

    Bocce BALLS you made that look spectacular...! I just found one of these in an old crate of Legos. The sides were bent, and the roof jammed open (at first glance I thought it was missing outright) - so I used some small pliers, and got it working again. it looks very similar to your "before" version - I don't think I could even come close to your restoration, so I guess I will learn to appreciate the battered charm as is. Great job, and great video!

  • @bertlambert3817
    @bertlambert3817 6 лет назад +12

    Thats gorgeous man...wasn't gonna watch all of this...but you kept my interest. Again..really nice job and you're a good guy to listen to.

  • @georgeshelton6281
    @georgeshelton6281 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for feeding my mind something that's productive, in the most recent years. This episode was a 2018 release.

  • @KA-dx2kz
    @KA-dx2kz 6 лет назад +380

    would be nice if you made a video of your collection

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +30

      it is all in boxes... I don't have any large displays... 50 cars max, and I switch them out.

    • @dangeroustoys5668
      @dangeroustoys5668 6 лет назад +8

      Jack Ripper - i have the majority of my hotwheels on wall frames, it takes up quite a bit of wall space lol

    • @MrOzarky
      @MrOzarky 6 лет назад +3

      baremetalHW do you sell the others after you switch them out of your collection?

    • @Davedarko
      @Davedarko 6 лет назад +3

      top 50 then?

    • @acegaming9255
      @acegaming9255 6 лет назад +3

      Jack Ripper I agree!

  • @DAquingil
    @DAquingil 4 года назад

    Beautiful work! I had this car as a kid, having received it as a beat up hand me down. The minute I saw the chipped up blue paint, I had a flashback. The colors look almost like cake icing. You’re so right about the problems with Testors clear coat. As a kid, I was restoring a die cast locomotive, and was really proud if the paint job, and detail work, so I got the idea to protect it with Testors clear.I’ll never forget the panic I felt when the colors all started to run into a swirly mess. You really make classic Matchbox cars even better than they were.

  • @DerthDeboblo
    @DerthDeboblo 6 лет назад +66

    I'll echo what many others have said....this is one of your best restorations. Not to dismiss the others, but wow, this car came out mint!

    • @mercoid
      @mercoid 6 лет назад +5

      DerthDeboblo ...ditto that! I love what he did with this one. He has a great sense of historical appropriateness and more importantly, knows when to STOP....ie: not push the resto too far.

    • @martinbartlett9948
      @martinbartlett9948 6 лет назад

      DerthDeboblo I

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 6 лет назад

      If that is the best, I hate to think how bad the others might be! The level of detail on this model is embarrassingly poor, like an 8 year old might do.

    • @Its_Me_Romano
      @Its_Me_Romano 6 лет назад +1

      John Coops I'd like to see you do better

  • @mcopado
    @mcopado 6 лет назад +1

    This is an amazing restoration. The paintjob and that gloss coat makes it look brand new. And the chrome trim is awesome. I think this, outside of the mad max builds if one of my favorites that you've done.

  • @talwindersingh3721
    @talwindersingh3721 6 лет назад +119

    Show us your collection please.I am sure a lot of people will like it.

    • @oskarzander8886
      @oskarzander8886 6 лет назад +3

      Its not his cars people send it to him to restore it for money

    • @talwindersingh3721
      @talwindersingh3721 6 лет назад +3

      Oskar Zander yes but since he is so good at restoring them,he must have a few of his own ,if not many.

    • @oskarzander8886
      @oskarzander8886 6 лет назад +1

      Talwinder Singh i know👍

    • @oskarzander8886
      @oskarzander8886 6 лет назад

      Talwinder Singh i think some people didnt like it and gave it too him for money🤓

    • @vektra83
      @vektra83 6 лет назад

      Oskar Zander bbnjhjh

  • @PaulPistore
    @PaulPistore 6 лет назад

    My mom had a Studebaker Lark wagon when I was a kid (long, long time ago). We moved from Minnesota to California In it. It was red, but not two-toned.
    The roof retracted forward using a hand crank, kind of like a side window on an older car.
    There were also folding jump-seats under the floor in the back, creating a third row.
    I loved that car.
    It had a cracked exhaust manifold that, to my 9 year old ears, made it sound like a hotrod! LOL!
    Thanks for the nostalgia bump! 😁

  • @fynbo1007
    @fynbo1007 5 лет назад +3

    I find your result amazing, thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family

  • @mrbrianparker
    @mrbrianparker 6 лет назад

    I'm not a modeller but I played with plenty of Matchbox and Corgi toy vehicles while growing up in the 60's. Just browsing RUclips I came across your video and I'd like to say it's really great to see people taking an interest in restoring these beautifully cast toys. Even as a kid I appreciated the quality of these little vehicles and it's cheering to know that people still care about them.

  • @Sonicfan1661
    @Sonicfan1661 6 лет назад +11

    Damn that's one nice restoration! Good job dude!

  • @saturn580
    @saturn580 6 лет назад

    The glossy yellow and white paint combined with the chrome roof and detailing look fantastic. Well done!

  • @astrogoodvibes6164
    @astrogoodvibes6164 6 лет назад +23

    Super clean finish and the colour choice is spot on. Thank you and Merry Christmas

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +4

      Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!

    • @astrogoodvibes6164
      @astrogoodvibes6164 6 лет назад +2

      I know I speak for all who watch your videos ritually and always look forward to your fantastic tutorials with eagerness. I have seen many restore/custom channels and yours has been consistently the very best by a country mile, both in presentation and variety. On top of this you bring some exclusively brilliant and thorough concepts including electro-plating and painting techniques. You have given me a wonderful array of customizing tips and tools and I appreciate your dedication to the hobby. It's been another fantastic year watching your videos and please accept our warmest appreciation for your hard work. Thank you

  • @donmartin9533
    @donmartin9533 6 лет назад

    Love your miniature "restoration" projects! I spent a few years working in a shop that specialized in complete restoration of classic, 20's & 30's, autos (mostly British - Rolls, Bentley, etc.). Attention to detail was critical! I specialized in the restoration of small, detailed parts, things that would escape the eye of all but the most knowledgeable. Your attention to detail would have served us well! Again, love your videos!!!

  • @FoxeemaTV
    @FoxeemaTV 6 лет назад +7

    my dad worked at studebaker in hamilton ontario.. we had the 1964 cruiser the sedan like that . had one of those as a kid

  • @100kenman
    @100kenman 6 лет назад

    I wanted to take a second and thank you for taking me on a little joyride through my childhood. I very much appreciate the love and care you put into restoring these toys. Also, I get a chuckle out of your sense of humor. Once again thank you very much

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад

      Thanks Ken for the kind words!!

  • @painkillersclan
    @painkillersclan 6 лет назад +8

    This is amazing, for two reasons, one thats a great casting, it originally came with a Hunter and dog figures ;) in white plastic.
    the second reason is i just found one of these in a thrift shop and i totally want to restore it... now i know what im in for when i open it. thanx for all of your informational videos mr metal!

  • @cattmann1405
    @cattmann1405 6 лет назад

    Wow!!...you should be proud of this one. Paint, chrome, detail, finish...all exceptional. My favorite to date!

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 6 лет назад +21

    Absolutely beautiful. Always was a favourite Matchbox model of mine, as it came with figures of a hunter firing his rifle, and his Pointer dog. Your restoration looks 100% better than the original. It would look spectacular with a good set of Real Riders fitted.

    • @brianallen9810
      @brianallen9810 6 лет назад +2

      And the original box.

    • @garthclowes1698
      @garthclowes1698 6 лет назад +3

      brianartillery
      As the ex g.m. of m.b, I hope you keep the history alive

    • @stevenvohl
      @stevenvohl 6 лет назад +1

      brianartillery When I was a child, I had that exact Matchbox car. Yes, the man and the dog got lost quickly.

    • @coloradostrong
      @coloradostrong 6 лет назад +2

      Legend has it the hunter is still looking for his dog in the Great Dismal Swamp !

    • @shawnmcculley2995
      @shawnmcculley2995 6 лет назад +1

      Thank you for mentioning the plastic man & dog. I have a mint condition model with the man & dog figures & original box.

  • @kellyfinney7381
    @kellyfinney7381 6 лет назад

    This is awesome!
    Grandpa left us a huge Matchbox collection but they’re in pristine condition!
    Your cars are certainly much more interesting and fun I’m sure!

  • @1houroflove186
    @1houroflove186 6 лет назад +18

    I've been living out of my 2002 Ford Windstar cargo minivan. Once I save some money I'll drive it to you to have it restored!

    • @idontlikecops1
      @idontlikecops1 6 лет назад

      Should of payed attention in class bitch

    • @SamB-fv6su
      @SamB-fv6su 6 лет назад +9

      Donalddump - Guess you missed English class because you’re the one who should have PAID attention !

    • @idontlikecops1
      @idontlikecops1 6 лет назад

      @@SamB-fv6su still make more money than both of you pussies

    • @willo-zo5rd
      @willo-zo5rd 5 лет назад +2

      Donalddump the funny thing about this is you prob fucking five😂

    • @poble
      @poble 4 года назад +1

      @@idontlikecops1 man, the irony in that comment is strong
      let me fix that for you: "you should have paid attention in class, bitch."

  • @bizmarkie9112
    @bizmarkie9112 6 лет назад

    Wow. Epic call with that chrome pinstriping. It actually matches that convertable roof, so your decison to not paint it because of scratching works out so well in the end.
    Bravo. 👏👏👏👍

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 6 лет назад +8

    That paint job was spanky. Now what I find curious here is if I do a video showing a toy being pulled down it's demonetized. It fails manual review every time. I wonder if you have been having the same issues. Anyway that restoration looks totally awesome.

    • @enforcement2
      @enforcement2 3 года назад +1

      I like demonetisation, with a passion more furious than the combined horsepowers of this planet. And there happens to be a demon in there, too.

  • @reesecleveland5477
    @reesecleveland5477 6 лет назад

    I dont know anything about collectors toy cars but i love this channel. Love seeing someone who's good with their craft

  • @larce4158
    @larce4158 6 лет назад +10

    That's not a model car... That's a mirror! Haha, nice video as always :)

  • @enforcement2
    @enforcement2 3 года назад +1

    In my view this seems like an absolutely fantastic restoration. Thank you also for indirectly suggesting that one should not necessarily shy away from purchasing models of this era of the manufacturer in what is usually deemed a less appealing respectively desirable state. Now, if only one could mandate you with restorations. However, much more importantly than any business opportunity would be the honouring of the memories that these objects may hold.

  • @DiecastShowCustoms
    @DiecastShowCustoms 6 лет назад +36

    Awesome finish. I see you use Blue Magic like me, for me it provides the best result in a fast way. I ordered those chrome pen to give them a try.

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +5

      You going to love the chrome pens!

    • @dsc164
      @dsc164 6 лет назад +3

      Thanks

    • @rvs8425
      @rvs8425 6 лет назад +2

      The Molotow pens: I ordered all 3 sizes. The 1mm is great but the 2 and 4 leave bubbles. Also, what I do is let it dry for at least 24 hours, then coat it with Future, because otherwise, fingerprints will ruin the chrome shine. I apply the Future very wet, so as to preserve the gloss.

    • @keithlinstead2369
      @keithlinstead2369 6 лет назад +1

      Diecast Show Customs i

  • @truly1676
    @truly1676 6 лет назад

    I find that the polished sliding top looked amazing after you added the chrome trim. This was one of my favorite restores so far. It really came out so lovely.

  • @ianmedium
    @ianmedium 6 лет назад +10

    Excellent as usual though I would disagree about paint colours from back then and now.
    Being of the age where these were new when I was a child ( late sixties, early seventies) I remember seeing cars in the most unsual colours as a child in real life. I used to collect car catalogs back then and when you got to the paint section you would have one black, one grey, one white and then a multitude of colours, spectrums of blues and reds, greens yellows and even more exoctic colurs ( my first car was a Datsun Sunny 120y and it was tourquois which was a popular colour choice back then.)
    Lots of yellow cars and the wildest shades of green.
    Go outside now, spend ten minutes looking at the newer cars from this century cars passing and you will see on the whole grey, then white and black and perhaps the odd blue or red but all muted blues and reds.
    I have a theory that this is because of leasing. When you look in car brouchures look how many shades of grey are offered. I was looking at I think it was Volkswagon the other day and I think here in Europe there were about 8 shades of grey, two blacks three whites one red, and two blues but all muted colours, a pale blue and a dark blue, a dark red.
    Same with interiors, reds, blues greens and then the usual colours and lots of fabric choices.
    Now it seems the choices are grey beige and black with perhaps a red in more expensive cars ( and all my talk is about average priced cars) and all either a really cheap leather or pleather or a really nasty cheap fabric.

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +2

      wow good point!!

    • @EmilioSantosS
      @EmilioSantosS 6 лет назад +2

      Some insurance companies charge you less if your car is not of a bright colour (red for example). At least here in the EU.

    • @glennwoods6913
      @glennwoods6913 6 лет назад

      Exactly. Even Packard had some colors near the end that were usually reserved for Miami cabanas and the bottoms of swimming pools. There was also a salmon pink.

  • @goaztecs7549
    @goaztecs7549 6 лет назад

    Wow, the paint job came out beautifully! My jaw literally dropped when you unveiled it after the clear coat process.

  • @abdul-kayumsaleh1219
    @abdul-kayumsaleh1219 6 лет назад +10

    Reminded me of my childhood

  • @manofthehour6856
    @manofthehour6856 6 лет назад

    Fantastic! The urethane clearcoat provides such professional results. I wish I was bold enough to handle working with it and the fumes that come with it. The 1960's-era Matchbox and others really provide an excellent basis for customs.

  • @natman242
    @natman242 6 лет назад +17

    On the rear were the hich used to be you could put a tiny license plate lol

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +5

      I plan on trying that!

    • @jmv123
      @jmv123 6 лет назад

      I was expecting a viewer to chime in and send you a complete interior! TBD I suppose!

  • @saquesas
    @saquesas 6 лет назад +1

    I've never seen this done on a matchbox. Fantastic job! It's beautiful.

  • @ieatleds
    @ieatleds 6 лет назад +10

    Great work, I really enjoyed this. The more I watch these, the more I want to try it. You have to invest in a reasonable amount of kit, tools, paints. Any chance of a beginners guide? Or even fancy putting together a kit on eBay or something?

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +11

      It is probably time for me to make a beginners guide... I will see if I can get one out.

    • @ramon3300
      @ramon3300 6 лет назад

      Maybe a blog about restoration and history of Matchbox cars.

  • @johnasbury7511
    @johnasbury7511 6 лет назад

    My dad had one of these cars and he told me the retractable roof was good except it had a tendency to leak. Also you are one person who makes watching paint dry interesting good job

  • @takumifujiwara9023
    @takumifujiwara9023 6 лет назад +6

    OMG This is looking so good!!!!
    7:54

  • @matthewblalock4916
    @matthewblalock4916 6 лет назад

    I had one exactly like that!! My dad's brother owned a small flea market and I remember finding one in some of the stuff he had for sale and he told me to just keep it for myself 😊. I'm 20 now. So, I was probably 5 maybe 6 years old lol. It was my first collectable toy cars😊. You did an excellent job on the paint and details!!

  • @piccwm
    @piccwm 5 лет назад +3

    Fantástica restauração...👏👏👏👍🇧🇷

  • @jonathanhall7903
    @jonathanhall7903 5 лет назад +1

    Pretty cool. Its a simple, precise, satisfying restoration that doesn't drag on for months.

  • @baronvontourettes
    @baronvontourettes 6 лет назад +4

    This would’ve been cool with redlines. It might be cool to create a what if they were redlines collection.

  • @dimarscars329
    @dimarscars329 5 лет назад

    Good work. I love how you painted all of the trim and etching that hadn't been painted from the factory. Really produced great results.

  • @custardo
    @custardo 6 лет назад +10

    Great restoration! One of the best yet!

  • @MurrayLundberg
    @MurrayLundberg 6 лет назад

    Beautiful restoration. I have that Matchbox, and had a brown 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire for a few years in the late 1980s. The Daytona was the most heavily-optioned model of the Larks. The roof just slides open - never had any problem with leaking.

  • @JimmiePorterAtStuartArts
    @JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 6 лет назад +21

    Have you ever considered somehow signing your restorations? I think cars restored by you are an area of collectability.

  • @trevorwillett1656
    @trevorwillett1656 6 лет назад

    All your other restorations were impressive but this on was beyond impressive!

  • @shawnmcculley2995
    @shawnmcculley2995 6 лет назад +3

    This car originally came with plastic man. That was separate from car but in box with car. I have one in mint condition with original plastic man.

    • @idontlikecops1
      @idontlikecops1 6 лет назад +1

      2 gold stars for you

    • @brucemoxon3771
      @brucemoxon3771 5 лет назад

      And a dog, didn't it? He was a hunter and had a dog to bring back his dead things.

  • @bullitt3980
    @bullitt3980 6 лет назад

    Those chrome pens are amazing, I've found a couple uses for them building model cars. As a kid I had this Wagonaire along with a lot of Matchbox, it was neat that the cars came with trailer hitches and most of them have a notch on the front for the tow truck to hook to. Good job on this resto.

  • @marcelodangelo4316
    @marcelodangelo4316 6 лет назад +5

    Amazing job!

  • @Evan_Moore61
    @Evan_Moore61 6 лет назад

    This is a great looking car. The color combo looks great and the chrome accents truly make it look realistic. I’d like to shrink down to 1/64 scale and drive that car. I really can’t say enough about how great this ‘Baker turned out. Great job!

  • @Dave_Boyer
    @Dave_Boyer 6 лет назад +3

    Looks awesome

  • @ketoking9435
    @ketoking9435 6 лет назад

    Just got one of these yesterday here in England for 50p,,,,can't wait to restore it,,,,,,I grew up playing with these in 60s,70s,,, Thanx for a great vid and awesome resto,,

  • @aaronquiros6407
    @aaronquiros6407 6 лет назад +5

    Nice job!!! As always👌

  • @christinemiller3870
    @christinemiller3870 6 лет назад

    Thank you for showing me what can be done to these little cars. I have this model and the Ferrari, and some other Lesney models they are beat up like yours. I loved what you did to the Studebaker especially the finishing touches, you have an eye for detail. I am a fan and will keep watching...thanks.

  • @Mocking69
    @Mocking69 6 лет назад +3

    手先が器用ですね!! 素晴らしい仕上がりです♪

  • @smairful
    @smairful 6 лет назад

    Really liking all the Lesney/Matchbox restos you've been doing lately. Your detailing game seems to be improving, as well. Nice work. Thanks for posting!

  • @ajpetz7911
    @ajpetz7911 6 лет назад +8

    Nice! What chrome pen do you use?

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +6

      1mm Molotow liquid chrome

    • @ajpetz7911
      @ajpetz7911 6 лет назад +2

      baremetalHW thanks, it’s really cool

    • @conradsmith9332
      @conradsmith9332 6 лет назад

      @tecdessus I don't recommend clearing it, it should be okay to handle however be careful, if you must clear it use future floor wax.

    • @SC-ru6dp
      @SC-ru6dp 6 лет назад

      @@baremetalHW Is it available in India??

  • @tonyholt90
    @tonyholt90 6 лет назад

    That was a beautiful job my brother's kids have got all my old matchbox cars now. They were great fun to play with on the day !!

  • @ShakamuraGames
    @ShakamuraGames 6 лет назад +18

    Upload more please

    • @baremetalHW
      @baremetalHW  6 лет назад +4

      trying to

    • @padraic9484
      @padraic9484 6 лет назад

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  • @roboticvenom1935
    @roboticvenom1935 6 лет назад

    MY DAD USED TO OWN THIS CAR. I'm so excited to watch this. Keep it up Baremetal

  • @coffeecarsandmorewithdanny5749
    @coffeecarsandmorewithdanny5749 6 лет назад +5

    Beautiful!

  • @jetjazz05
    @jetjazz05 6 лет назад

    This was your best restoration yet in my opinion. Cool car design, it's hard to believe so much detail was hiding under that chipped paint and oxidation. The two tone with chrome accents looks amazing, really great video.
    Also the car grade clearcoat really makes these cars look just that much more special, and after it was buffed to remove some orange peel? Damn, what a fine looking paint job. Thanks for sharing the process with us, it's great to see.

  • @ethanbrotton3807
    @ethanbrotton3807 6 лет назад +4

    sweet, im a bit late

  • @haoranyu608
    @haoranyu608 6 лет назад

    Big fan of Matchbox cars! Nowadays their craftsmanship really cannot compete with what was 20 years ago when I was a kid.

  • @259v8-v5d
    @259v8-v5d 6 лет назад +5

    Hey I collect the real version of these Studebakers

    • @shawnmcculley2995
      @shawnmcculley2995 6 лет назад +2

      The nice thing about real Studebakers is that they have real rubber tires that I can chew on!!!

    • @idontlikecops1
      @idontlikecops1 6 лет назад

      No one cares

    • @thatmarred_mustang
      @thatmarred_mustang 5 лет назад

      That is awesome man!!! Don't listen to the person that says no one cares. He is a troll. My grandfather has a studebaker champion

    • @idontlikecops1
      @idontlikecops1 5 лет назад

      @@thatmarred_mustang no cares about your grandads old ass either

    • @thatmarred_mustang
      @thatmarred_mustang 5 лет назад

      @@idontlikecops1 well, I do. My family does. He friends do. Maybe no one cares about you. But that's not my place to say. Have a blessed day

  • @GeSchmidtt
    @GeSchmidtt 6 лет назад

    I had one of those Matchbox cars as a kid, somewhere in the late 60s. I remember that the retractable roof did not retract to easily as the roof would get cockeyed easily. But the car was always one of my favorites. Nice job!

  • @collectorbob810
    @collectorbob810 6 лет назад +5

    topclassiccarsforsale.com/studebaker/268865-1965-studebaker-wagonaire-station-wagon-traditional-rat-rod.html

    • @groermaik
      @groermaik 6 лет назад

      Damn. I guess he had that color combo right.

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower 6 лет назад +1

    Good job. That came out excellent. I didn't expect such a good result

  • @radop2459
    @radop2459 6 лет назад

    Amazing! I have a lot of original Matchbox / Lesney Product cars in poor condition. This is the way how to restore them. Thnx for inspiration. As a guitars repairman ( and ex plastic modeller too ) I have an airbrush in hands very often. So it won't be unreal to bring my small metal cars back to life I hope.

  • @RovingRushy
    @RovingRushy 6 лет назад

    Looks fantastic mate. As a station wagon fan from way back, I love how you made the roof different to the rest.

  • @Itzrobgermano
    @Itzrobgermano 6 лет назад +1

    That is honestly the best looking matchbox I have ever seen, all your work is awesome Metal HW

  • @randynovick7972
    @randynovick7972 6 лет назад

    You did a really nice job. It's always a pleasure to see how you work through each project.

  • @Beastman44
    @Beastman44 6 лет назад

    That is probably my favorite one I've seen you fix up. At first i didn't like that you left the roof bare metal but now it looks not too bad. Really like the colors, trim and shine. Originally thought white and red or blue would have been better but the ones you picked look great.

  • @EthanDean57
    @EthanDean57 6 лет назад

    This is my favourite one yet. Stunning work. I actually really like the roof part polished bare, I feel it works pretty well with the yellow and white

  • @agepbiz
    @agepbiz 6 лет назад

    This was satisfying to watch! I have an old. I have an old majorette tractor from my childhood that I want to restore some day in the future. You made me even more inspired to do so

  • @ConkysGhost
    @ConkysGhost 6 лет назад

    My Dad had two of the Studebaker Lark Wagonaires. He never used the sliding roof parts because he said after you opened and closed it too much it would leak when it rained. He owned it up till about 1975. It was a great old car! :)

  • @logandeeter6151
    @logandeeter6151 6 лет назад

    I have a lot of respect for people like you. I could able to do it if i really tried but it won't look as professional as your jobs. Like honestly, sometimes your restorations look better than factory.

  • @cumbria99
    @cumbria99 6 лет назад +1

    You made a thing of beauty from a wreck-amazing. Thanks for showing us how

  • @ericjohnson8336
    @ericjohnson8336 6 лет назад

    Breathtaking.
    Labor of love.
    Beautifully executed.
    And... all over a child's toy car.
    Which makes it beyond profound.

  • @geartechstuff3592
    @geartechstuff3592 6 лет назад +1

    Wow, such attention to detail on a tiny project! Great work!

  • @davebrittain9216
    @davebrittain9216 6 лет назад

    Well even my wife liked that one! Yellow is her fav color. lol. First car I ever drove on my own was a 64 Studebaker around our fields. Loved that car!

  • @zackmerritt2408
    @zackmerritt2408 6 лет назад

    One of your best restorations to date in my opinion. I had my doubts about the chrome pen on the trim on the side at first but it really set the car apart at the end. Well done. It's been very cool to watch your skill level improve over the past year or so. Keep it up.

  • @kutamsterdam
    @kutamsterdam 6 лет назад

    I stumbled on this vid and i enjoyed it, the love and patience is impressive.

  • @rogersmith9808
    @rogersmith9808 6 лет назад

    MAN... I believe that is the shiniest "chrome" paint I've ever seen! And a great job overall. 👍

  • @braddavies9536
    @braddavies9536 6 лет назад

    Awesome!! I have several of these models, one is an ambulance, in good shape. My father had many Studebakers in his time, and several 63 and 64 sliding roof Wagonaires. There was a lock on the inside of the roof that you turned and you could open the roof part way or all the way. Very cool car. They were prone to leaking on the side rails, but overall very durable.

  • @tint661
    @tint661 6 лет назад

    I have one of the Matchbox BP Dodge tow trucks. The yellow on that truck looks very close to the yellow you used on this car. You have inspired me to find my collection of old Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars and fix a couple of them up. Thanks for your video's.

  • @manueljrcorrales8625
    @manueljrcorrales8625 6 лет назад

    Great job ...I think this was the best you have done so far and the colors you chose look great and the chrome

  • @davew5383
    @davew5383 6 лет назад

    WOW That was an amazing restoration. I actually have this car it's the same color and appears to be in the same condition. I have had it since I was a kid in the early 70's and it has been kept in an old metal lunchbox that I had when I was a kid in the 70's with all of my old matchbox and hotwheels cars. It's amazing to see what this car can look like when it's restored.
    Great Video 🙂

  • @alfonzo9000
    @alfonzo9000 6 лет назад

    Man, I've watched a ton of your videos and the clear paint definitely gives the best gloss finish! After your polishing it had a mirror sheen that looks amazing! Keep up the great work, this is one of your best restoration jobs

  • @ramham24
    @ramham24 5 лет назад

    At first I wasn't a huge fan of the unpainted retractable roof but once you added the chrome stripes, it looks perfect. Gorgeous restoration.