1930s Marx Wyandotte Searchlight Truck Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
  • I purchased this little Marx Wyandotte Searchlight truck off eBay mid June of 2020. The truck was missing its spotlight lens and the battery retainer was completely rusted out. Everything was dull and the paint was worn down. As soon as I saw this truck, I knew I had to have it. I hope you enjoy this restoration as much as I did. Thanks for watching!
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    Restoration Cost
    Truck Purchase $215.80 (eBay)
    Used Searchlight Lens $30.39 (eBay)
    Red Powder $20.80 (Red Barron www.powderbuythepound.com/)
    Green Powder $16.59 (Army Green www.prismaticpowders.com/)
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    Rubber Handle $1.16 (TKP-148B www.gasolinealleytoys.com/)
    Total Restoration Cost: $302.02
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Комментарии • 430

  • @grannypantsification
    @grannypantsification 2 года назад +6

    All these restorations remind me of a time when children not only used their imagination to play, but their play consisted of things that were useful to society. Ambulance, search and rescue, tow truck, fire, even trash trucks.
    I must be really old, because I find myself bemoaning the fact that kids don’t have to play together anymore. They just have to have a device that does their imagining for them.
    Thanks for rescuing these relics of bygone days❤️

  • @andrewolson5471
    @andrewolson5471 3 года назад +4

    I can't be the only person surprised that there were battery powered light up toys in the 30s... These must have been the coolest thing!

  • @Grundag
    @Grundag 4 месяца назад +1

    This has been one of my favorite Restorations. I was WOW'd by the complexity of the Searchlight for a Metal Toy built in the 30's held together with rivets and bent tabs. Beautiful Job!

  • @andrewclayterman6230
    @andrewclayterman6230 2 года назад +2

    I love the last minute. The line up.. you can imagine a kid in 1938 having those..
    and then the sound of the train REALLY makes it seem like time travel is real..

  • @johnkinnane547
    @johnkinnane547 4 года назад +2

    I can't understand why 9 people would give a thumbs down that was a great restoration. John

  • @MichaelBritt23
    @MichaelBritt23 4 года назад +26

    Your sandblasting is far better than others on RUclips that do the same thing. The paint and rust come off very clean.

    • @Archiemonty
      @Archiemonty 4 года назад +3

      The only question raised in video is what Chip used to cut the tin/aluminium with ☺

    • @candysands2632
      @candysands2632 4 года назад +1

      Mm let me see.....

    • @candysands2632
      @candysands2632 4 года назад +1

      I like it....

    • @Tim-57
      @Tim-57 4 года назад +4

      @@Archiemonty
      Dollar Store scissors 😉

    • @Archiemonty
      @Archiemonty 4 года назад +2

      @@Tim-57 I see that usually people use the right tools, tin-snips (a.k.a.: metal cutter) for cutting

  • @darrenashley126
    @darrenashley126 2 года назад +1

    So good to hear children having fun and laughing, it makes for a happy family :)

  • @PacificEdibleSeaweed
    @PacificEdibleSeaweed 4 года назад +2

    Getting better and better with each project.

  • @The_Dudester
    @The_Dudester 4 года назад +41

    The master craftsman at work. Truly, truly, a joy to watch every second of the video. It's like watching Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci at work.

  • @fernandochavez4312
    @fernandochavez4312 4 года назад

    I had the white tow truck as a kid in 1968. Tons of fun!

  • @montericci1910
    @montericci1910 4 года назад +25

    Very nice restoration. i appreciate rejuvenating and fabricating needed parts much more than purchasing replacements. Hat's off to you.

  • @michaelalferes7244
    @michaelalferes7244 Год назад +2

    Excellent! Such attention to detail. I really like your "junk yard", so many projects, so little time!

  • @BigSkyModelWorkshop
    @BigSkyModelWorkshop 4 года назад +32

    As much as I love the Tonkas, which I got into restoring as well, you've made quite a niche for yourself with these Wyandotte and other awesome 30s toys!

  • @billschipper1718
    @billschipper1718 4 года назад +3

    Looks great. Never seen a light truck before.

  • @lawrencereid9375
    @lawrencereid9375 4 года назад +13

    One of your best yet! There is NO WAY this truck looked this good when Marx manufactured it new.

    • @rexjolles
      @rexjolles 4 года назад +1

      Idk Marx was pretty good

  • @alejandrobavassonepotedequ1969
    @alejandrobavassonepotedequ1969 4 года назад +4

    EXCELENTE TRABAJO !!!!
    Cada vez te quedan mejor.
    En algun proximo modelo, podrias probar de usar un LED, solo para ver como queda.
    Gracias por mostrar tu video y que todos lo podamos disfrutar.

  • @briansquibb999
    @briansquibb999 4 года назад +6

    Excellent restoration! The high-speed portions of the video really help move things along as well as adding a bit of comic relief! Thank you for producing these restoration videos for us.

  • @jurgenlauterbach7226
    @jurgenlauterbach7226 4 года назад +3

    Excellent work. Beautiful truck

  • @rickhall4318
    @rickhall4318 3 года назад +4

    Love your restorations! Love the sounds of the kids playing in the background and the train horns!

  • @Bigskyguy56
    @Bigskyguy56 3 года назад +1

    A beautiful job on this Wyandotte . You did this truck justice.
    Stay Real.

    • @awilliams5007
      @awilliams5007 2 месяца назад

      It was'nt that bad. Kinda nice original

  • @larryboysen5911
    @larryboysen5911 3 года назад

    The golden age of tap construction! Lionel tin plate trains from the same period really kept the tap-benders busy! Quite a bit of design went into these neat toys...I can picture dozens of ladies bending tabs on the a Louis Marx Assembly Line! The beautiful restoration is better than when the little truck fell into Jr's little hands!

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 4 года назад +1

    Looks fantastic well done.

  • @thomashiggins4923
    @thomashiggins4923 3 года назад +3

    That truck is so beautiful! I came onto youtube to watch Renée Fleming singing, but got caught up in this master craftsman's work. So skillful, and the videos are beautifully done. I kept checking the time line, hoping it wasn't nearly finished... Thanks.

  • @theotherwalt
    @theotherwalt 3 года назад +25

    This was very nice. As much as I appreciate you returning it to as close to original as you can, part of me wanted you to replace the bulb with several high wattage LED bulbs, a good size battery and a little vinyl batman sticker over the lens.

  • @dmitry291
    @dmitry291 3 года назад +2

    Смотрю на работу мастера. Понимаю что машинки так в магазине не выглядили, как делает мастер.
    Браво мастеру!!!

  • @edimarlucas
    @edimarlucas 4 года назад +2

    The best toy restorer I've ever seen. 🇧🇷

  • @vernabink2865
    @vernabink2865 4 года назад +3

    Excellent restoration. Original color. I like that you keep them original. Love your auto boneyard...and the sheep.

  • @b-17flyingfortressdragon91
    @b-17flyingfortressdragon91 4 года назад +3

    Great restoration job again👍

  • @alanm3438
    @alanm3438 2 года назад +1

    I admire your desire and skill to restore these old toys. You are preserving a piece of history. I am glad that you have the time, talent and equipment to save them. I have a CNC plasma cutter and I could have made the part for you but you did a fine job. Keep up the good work and nice videos. 😀😀😀😀

  • @randyburks7482
    @randyburks7482 5 месяцев назад

    Think about putting an 'Oscar statuette' in the green utility box as an extra- incase a movie star forgets the one they were carrying around. I think that this restoration is one of my favorites!. Your skills and craftsmanship is unmatched!

  • @bahodirhassan2233
    @bahodirhassan2233 4 года назад +2

    Amazing video as usually thank u

  • @fraanbalsa
    @fraanbalsa 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic! Well done!

  • @diecastdungeon8970
    @diecastdungeon8970 3 года назад +1

    Your total attention to detail is nothing short of incredible. The replating of the nickel items, etc. is great. Thank You for what you do and for sharing with us.

  • @rdgcmg
    @rdgcmg 4 года назад +6

    Your attention to detail and craftsmanship are exceptional. I am anxiously waiting for the next restoration..

  • @victorserra8124
    @victorserra8124 4 года назад +3

    Amazing Work!

  • @elizabethfaraone
    @elizabethfaraone 3 года назад +1

    You are my favorite toy restoration channel. 1930’s design was brilliant. And your restoration is impeccable. Thank you for preserving these gems.

  • @RestorationModels
    @RestorationModels 4 года назад +2

    Well done. Gave new life to an old thing.

  • @tommyherbert3931
    @tommyherbert3931 4 года назад +2

    It's one of your best restorations yet.Its good to see old toys brought back to enjoy again. Glad you kept the red color. My favorite.

  • @rickoshea7291
    @rickoshea7291 4 года назад +2

    you get better and better. here's a big thumbs up on the resto

  • @user-hc5lg1sc8i
    @user-hc5lg1sc8i 3 года назад +1

    Добрый день. Золотые у вас руки! С удовольствием смотрю ваши видео. Удачи вам в реставрации! Жду продолжения.

  • @RetroJack
    @RetroJack 7 месяцев назад

    I love listening to the sound of the tools!

  • @user-hx3rt7qc7n
    @user-hx3rt7qc7n 2 года назад +1

    Такая маленькая машинка и так много деталей, соответственно и работы! Один прожектор чего стоит!
    Ваш труд - высший пилотаж! 💜💙💚
    Огромное спасибо за видео! 🌟💥⭐

  • @Roberto231973
    @Roberto231973 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding restoration amazing as new Chip!

  • @ritalowrie1296
    @ritalowrie1296 4 года назад +19

    What a fantastic project. Keeping the original colour. 👏👏👏 I also love that you go to your “scrapyard” to collect your next “fix-up” 😁

  • @shawnfisher4628
    @shawnfisher4628 4 года назад +2

    Sir, your talent never ceases to amaze and entertain me. You are a true artist and restorationist. Thank you for all the amazing work you share with us.

  • @zelanndoniiwinterschoi2571
    @zelanndoniiwinterschoi2571 4 года назад +3

    This would be so nice on a childs bedside table, I LOVE IT !!!!

    • @robsteingruber9488
      @robsteingruber9488 2 года назад

      I was thinking it would be an amazing night light for a grandchild.

  • @pnamajck
    @pnamajck 4 года назад

    you put a lot of time 'n energy into this rehab, *chip* … and it shows … kudos to you, sir.

  • @Debleves
    @Debleves Год назад +1

    awesome car, great work ! A lot of work went into this little beauty , it's beautiful, great Job!!!

  • @dangatto8666
    @dangatto8666 4 года назад +4

    Finally, some who knows how to restore.

  • @noed.martinez9358
    @noed.martinez9358 3 года назад +1

    WOW I have no words to describe this restoration. Truly amazing.

  • @Dorelaxen
    @Dorelaxen 3 года назад +1

    Very cool. What a simple and clever way of operating the light, too.

  • @rockhoundingeasternwashing5308
    @rockhoundingeasternwashing5308 Год назад +1

    So satisfying to watch the transformation. Now it's better than new!

  • @jaimemoreno1344
    @jaimemoreno1344 4 года назад +3

    Excelente trabajo amigo como todos los de más saludos desde Saltillo México

  • @georgeshelton6281
    @georgeshelton6281 3 года назад

    This Chip channel episode will definitely; bring back the memory of when I use to work at the 350 Encinal Drive Goodwill industries, back then in late 1987 to mid 1988. This is where I used to work on a Graymark electronic project; that required a one-face PC board parts components assembly, which belonged to a toy tracer robot 🤖.

  • @samwestern7014
    @samwestern7014 4 года назад +10

    One of the best resto I’ve seen!

  • @victoriapurington7259
    @victoriapurington7259 3 года назад +1

    I never get tired watching your restorations! Fascinating to watch and so satisfying once they're done! Thanks for saving these precious and amazing toys!

  • @anibalrey4580
    @anibalrey4580 3 года назад

    Thanks to bring my chilhood back again. 🙌🏼

  • @KevinMoebius
    @KevinMoebius 6 месяцев назад

    I like watching your restoration on chip channel

  • @jamesjustice4515
    @jamesjustice4515 3 года назад

    Another beautiful piece of work. God bless u and family.

  • @andrewturnbull5897
    @andrewturnbull5897 4 года назад +1

    A brilliant job! Beautiful choices for paint, chrome, replacement parts, sandblasting and powder paint! Great technique and a beautiful finish! Super little truck!

  • @lindak8664
    @lindak8664 3 года назад

    That box would have made a great spot for a little sheep 🐑
    That spotlight was pretty nifty!

  • @bettthompson4733
    @bettthompson4733 Год назад +1

    Hi Chip,I hope you’ve had a good day? I truly enjoyed watching this video. Now you have another pretty truck to add to the fleet! Thank you for sharing with us. Peace Out!🤟😎

  • @grahampickering1560
    @grahampickering1560 4 года назад +3

    This was well worth waiting for. Thanks Chip 🙂🛠🚗

  • @duygukayhanisaskank4915
    @duygukayhanisaskank4915 4 года назад +4

    In a word..."IMPECCABLE" !!!!
    Kind regards, Ben

  • @MegaRAMBAUD
    @MegaRAMBAUD Год назад

    Splendide, merveilleuse restauration💙💙🤍🤍❤❤

  • @summe1972
    @summe1972 4 года назад +3

    Very nice! Super cool upgrade on the axle as well.

  • @Popeye64
    @Popeye64 4 года назад +5

    Wow love how it came out. I like the new axles. Circlips keeping wheels in position and holding axle in place. Outstanding job. I would like to play with it a bit if I may. Lol

  • @murlthomas2243
    @murlthomas2243 4 года назад +2

    The restoration is top notch. I love these old toys you are doing.

  • @lepeejon2955
    @lepeejon2955 4 года назад +5

    "I want different axles"
    Or put it another way.
    "I make new one"
    Nice restoration.

  • @grannypantsification
    @grannypantsification 2 года назад +1

    That searchlight itself is a tiny work of art❤️

  • @WalterPedersoli
    @WalterPedersoli 3 года назад

    love when you rebuild the parts

  • @mtrestoration3060
    @mtrestoration3060 4 года назад +2

    🥇 j'adore cette restauration du travail de grande qualité , bravo 👍 👏

  • @JH-si9oe
    @JH-si9oe 3 года назад +1

    I just love watching these . You do an amazing job saving these toys.

  • @jerryking7502
    @jerryking7502 3 года назад +1

    Another great restoration! Love these toys. Brings back great memories!
    A little tip...paint the inside of the light housing chrome. The light will be brighter....
    The tabs holding the battery holder in place...bend out instead of in so they don't mark up the battery when it is in there...

  • @David-vd9up
    @David-vd9up 4 года назад +1

    Chip, This is fantastic.! As someone who restores old cars (currently working a 1948 Chevy truck) I can truly appreciate the time and level of detail involved. This must have taken you weeks to complete. The just shy of 30 minute video does not tell the whole story of the time involved. Now time for me to go to the garage and get my butt moving on my own project.

  • @TBaker-dx1vc
    @TBaker-dx1vc 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful restoration!

  • @MrNigel1340
    @MrNigel1340 4 года назад +3

    Excellent restoration, marvellous to see you bring all these old toys back to life, regards Doc Cox.

  • @johnkaiser8410
    @johnkaiser8410 Год назад +1

    Another very well done project! As stated before, your attention to detail and creative methods for replacement parts, such as the battery holder, are always a pleasure to watch! Thank you again my friend, very enjoyable!

  • @Jerepasaurus
    @Jerepasaurus 2 года назад

    I love that the Heinz truck with the double battery clearly looks high powered in the lineup. lol

  • @cynthialagraff4144
    @cynthialagraff4144 2 года назад +2

    Seen lots and can’t wait to see more. You’re quite an crafty person.

  • @chriswilliams7480
    @chriswilliams7480 4 года назад +2

    Thank you I really enjoyed watching this

  • @eugostoassim3884
    @eugostoassim3884 4 года назад +1

    I've seen many restoration channels, but here the thing is from another level (Perfection)
    Congratulations!

  • @TralfazConstruction
    @TralfazConstruction 3 года назад

    Just think that this reborn toy was the apple of some youngster's eye so many years ago.

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 3 года назад +1

    I absolutely love this truck. Super job!

  • @joaquingarridotaboada3410
    @joaquingarridotaboada3410 3 года назад +3

    Impresionante, un trabajo fantástico, como todos.

  • @leobezerra827
    @leobezerra827 4 года назад +5

    Nossa que videos ótimos parabéns pelo seu trabalho e o profissional que você e perfeitas restauraçoes

  • @harleyguyinmilw
    @harleyguyinmilw 4 года назад +1

    incredible!!!!!

  • @paulwilson2118
    @paulwilson2118 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant work mate great great finish..

  • @jeffparker3334
    @jeffparker3334 3 года назад

    Nickel playing machine...? Show-off! 😆. Great job sir.

  • @suvamay2011
    @suvamay2011 4 года назад +1

    Excellent work

  • @communismman1471
    @communismman1471 4 года назад +6

    That was a absolute gorgeous restoration great job

  • @Fandango541
    @Fandango541 4 года назад +1

    Chip, another fascinating and satisfying redo of classic toys. These are gems that you bring back to life. Totally enjoy your channel! You are the best!

  • @thebatman911
    @thebatman911 3 года назад +1

    That toy looks so good! Great job!!

  • @raulvarga4799
    @raulvarga4799 4 года назад +1

    Awesome to see a Marx resto. Nice work!

  • @p40f20
    @p40f20 4 года назад +2

    Impressive...most impressive!!!!!

  • @lp-fluzaotf
    @lp-fluzaotf 4 года назад +2

    Excelent job. Congratulation.

  • @jasabasenara8124
    @jasabasenara8124 3 года назад

    Absolutely frigging awesome!

  • @Rocky-xx2zg
    @Rocky-xx2zg 3 года назад

    Well Done. High Class restoration.

  • @waltersolano226
    @waltersolano226 3 года назад

    Great job, came back to life

  • @user-rc7dv7hd3g
    @user-rc7dv7hd3g 3 года назад +3

    какая всё таки кропотливая работа, автору респект