These mid 1970's Tonkas are a dime a dozen. Before I worked on it, it was worth around $30. Restored in original condition, might be worth $60. It's really a toss up either way, but the right collector might like the uniqueness of a custom paint job. With the right collectors going after this one, it might end up going for $80-$100. There are only a few Tonkas that are rare enough to be worth any decent amount of money, And the serious collectors that pay top dollar are going to want those in mint condition in it's original box
Funny you should say that. I just restored a dodge pickup( yellow/ black) and a dodge dump truck( orange) and made 160. They paid for parts, paint and labor. 2 new windshields, a steering wheel, 4 tires with white inserts and new hub caps, sheet metal, welding wire, axle rod, decals, rivets, & rivet tool. P.S They both want me to restore more items.
I do this professionally for collectors and museums. As the others said...these are all over the place. If you wish original they must be Japanned (baked enamel) not power coated yet most do not care. Good question. Huggs, captjack
When I saw all the rust I thought for sure you'd have some pitting - but it doesn't seem like there was much at all. And yeah the Tonka mustard color scheme left a lot to be desired - the blue looks awesome! Nice restoration!
I was born in 97 and had a ton of my dads old school matchbox and larger size Tonka stuff my dad had new as a kid growing up, I’m glad I was able to play with some of this stuff because toys now are shit.
What a great memory this brought back for me. I got the entire Tonka camping set for Christmas in 1965. It had the camper, a Jeep CJ, a Wagoneer, and a little trailer with a yellow plastic split window Corvette on it. The whole set was in that funky tan color. One little trivial tidbit, the camper also had a "US Steel" sticker on the roof. Beautiful restoration job!
I had one of these as a kid. It was blue as well, but not so deep of a color as this. A friend and I took our trucks for a ride around the neighborhood, me sitting on the camper back as if on a skateboard. What a blast we had, until we got home after being gone for hours. Oh the days gone by.
New sand blaster? A toy that was made over 40 years age. Can be broken down and made to look new. But things made now... Company's(most not all) don't want them to last more than a few years. That go from toys to T.V.'s. Great Video!
LMAO, I had one of these!! My young brother and I had birthdays only two days apart, so our family always celebrated both of them on one day. Lol, then my mother marked our gifts wrong, and I got my brother's tonka truck, while my brother got my Mrs Beasley doll. I loved that tonka truck, lol.
Welcome Back! You have been missed. Congrats on the new "YAAAYYYY!!" Box. I, like many others, wholeheartedly approve of the improved colour scheme. I can't Imagine any Child who receives it as a Gift would be concerned that it wasn't the original colour. They would only see a really cool new Toy. And THAT is the Items Real Value. Another job masterfully Done!
I watch a few other restoration (Tonka and tools) and just now came across yours. This truck is now better than the original. Lol. Beautiful. Love that there’s no annoying music. 👍🏼
As much as I’m a fan of keeping things original you’ve done an absolutely brilliant job. Any kid would be proud to have such a beautifully restored truck. Excellent work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That is one good looking truck, and I don't think the original color was real anyway. Which ever it is your little upgrade definitely was nicely done sir.
I have to agree. When I first started watching, I was thinking "Please don't go with the original color!" I was hoping he would have gone with more of a "Winnebago" type livery, but I think it came out really nice in the color he chose.
Like like the way u filmed the tearin down the Tonka. Not the fast speed so much. Enjoy seein rushed items brought back to their former glory. Thanks 😊.
I really wish they didn’t put ads in at the worst time. Got lucky this time - YAAA*2 ten second ads*AAAY - cabinet! Such a brilliant blue. I guess they didn’t put in as much effort then as you do now.
Wouldn't it be worth more if it was original?
These mid 1970's Tonkas are a dime a dozen. Before I worked on it, it was worth around $30. Restored in original condition, might be worth $60. It's really a toss up either way, but the right collector might like the uniqueness of a custom paint job. With the right collectors going after this one, it might end up going for $80-$100. There are only a few Tonkas that are rare enough to be worth any decent amount of money, And the serious collectors that pay top dollar are going to want those in mint condition in it's original box
Funny you should say that. I just restored a dodge pickup( yellow/ black) and a dodge dump truck( orange) and made 160. They paid for parts, paint and labor. 2 new windshields, a steering wheel, 4 tires with white inserts and new hub caps, sheet metal, welding wire, axle rod, decals, rivets, & rivet tool. P.S They both want me to restore more items.
I do this professionally for collectors and museums. As the others said...these are all over the place. If you wish original they must be Japanned (baked enamel) not power coated yet most do not care. Good question. Huggs, captjack
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Great vintage tonka camper restoration trg
Restoration 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thanks 👍
When I saw all the rust I thought for sure you'd have some pitting - but it doesn't seem like there was much at all. And yeah the Tonka mustard color scheme left a lot to be desired - the blue looks awesome! Nice restoration!
Thanks 👍
I was born in 97 and had a ton of my dads old school matchbox and larger size Tonka stuff my dad had new as a kid growing up, I’m glad I was able to play with some of this stuff because toys now are shit.
When I was a kid my toys never looked this awesome. Thanks!
What a great memory this brought back for me. I got the entire Tonka camping set for Christmas in 1965. It had the camper, a Jeep CJ, a Wagoneer, and a little trailer with a yellow plastic split window Corvette on it. The whole set was in that funky tan color. One little trivial tidbit, the camper also had a "US Steel" sticker on the roof. Beautiful restoration job!
I had one of these as a kid. It was blue as well, but not so deep of a color as this. A friend and I took our trucks for a ride around the neighborhood, me sitting on the camper back as if on a skateboard. What a blast we had, until we got home after being gone for hours. Oh the days gone by.
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Incredible restore
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Spectacular restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!! Great pick for the Blue powder coat color !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much!
i liked the first color too..
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I didn't
Another beautiful restoration. Ready again for another 20 years play.
Thanks again!
I love the blue color!
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
New sand blaster? A toy that was made over 40 years age. Can be broken down and made to look new. But things made now... Company's(most not all) don't want them to last more than a few years. That go from toys to T.V.'s. Great Video!
Thanks! Yep, new cabinet thanks to the fine folks at www.redlinestands.com
I'm glad your restorations are not so boring, thank you!
I had one of this tonka truck when I was a little kid. I wanted to see one again ,and I just found it. Thank you
Thoroughly love when someone takes a toy that I played with when I was growing up & restores it to total pristine quality-good job!!!
Another outstanding transformation! It’s Bob Ross approved!
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Man that project came out really amazing ,the blue worked out sweet😁
Your new blasting cabinet is awesome. Love the mount for the nozzle! Seems like it makes sandblasting smaller pieces much easier.
I love it!
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Try a bag of Black Diamond from Tractor Supply. It’s around 10 bucks or so. Works very well for these applications.
LMAO, I had one of these!! My young brother and I had birthdays only two days apart, so our family always celebrated both of them on one day. Lol, then my mother marked our gifts wrong, and I got my brother's tonka truck, while my brother got my Mrs Beasley doll. I loved that tonka truck, lol.
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Love the way you took a old classic Tonka and added a new color!! Got 5 stars from me my friend!! 🤗👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Welcome Back! You have been missed. Congrats on the new
"YAAAYYYY!!" Box.
I, like many others, wholeheartedly approve of the improved colour scheme. I can't Imagine any Child who receives it as a Gift would be concerned that it wasn't the original colour. They would only see a really cool new Toy. And THAT is the Items Real Value. Another job masterfully Done!
Thank you so much!
Awesome restoration. Thanks for saving another toy.
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Color change was definitely the right choice,,!! Awesome
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I watch a few other restoration (Tonka and tools) and just now came across yours. This truck is now better than the original. Lol. Beautiful. Love that there’s no annoying music. 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Might be my favorite one so far!
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Bonus points for the Hand Tool Rescue t-shirt!
lol thanks!
As much as I’m a fan of keeping things original you’ve done an absolutely brilliant job. Any kid would be proud to have such a beautifully restored truck. Excellent work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very nicely done.
Thank you very much!
I wouldn’t think newer or contemporary colours to be a hell worthy trespass.
Kudos. Job well done.
Love the color change!
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Cool custom.. 🙏
Nice Tonka well done.
That blue is electrifying!
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Awesome job and glad you changed it from the original color. It looks way better
Glazed Champaign...interesting color name. And you are right. That color is "hideous"!! LOVE the blue. Awesome choice.
Good Restoration car 🚗 👍
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Blue...... Good choice 👍👍
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Of course, thanks for...... Building ? Restoring ?
Thanks for doing what you do.
So awesomly by the way 🤘🤘
It has been a while, so good to see you post again, I really enjoy your videos.
Glad you like them!
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You're right! The blue does look a lot better. Very nice restoration.👍
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First time I got here right away, been missing these videos!
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@TRGRESTORATIONS defiantly did! Keep it up!
Good restoration Friend.......
Many thanks
That blue looks so great!
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Mi troka, me la regalaron de niño, siempre me acorde de ella, y la vuelvo a ver, gracias Man,
Looking at it at the end. It is beautiful. Another fantastic job. Good night and god bless
I love the rusty post apocalyptic look of this particular camper. If it was missing wheels, only then I would've restored it. Beautiful job regardless
One more amazing job 🙌
Thank you! Cheers!
I'm a simple gal. I see trg on my notifications and I click like!!🙌
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Beautiful blue.
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent choice on the color! That blue is stunning. Great job, as always!
Thanks so much!
Wow, nice job!
Thanks!
Hello TRG beautiful restoration good job well done my friend
Thank you 👍
Awesome!! The blue was a good choice!!👍😁
Thank you! Cheers!
Outstanding as usual
Thanks again!
She looks great Tim
Love the blue🙂
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Awesome, TRG! That original color was horrendous, but that blue is WOW!
I used to play with so many of the toys you have restored. Love the videos and care you take in restoring these! Thanks for sharing!
Great job. The blue looks much better.
That is one good looking truck, and I don't think the original color was real anyway. Which ever it is your little upgrade definitely was nicely done sir.
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I'm glad you used that blue. My favorite color!
Love the Hand Tool Rescue shirt lol
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Awesome vid and yay you used my fav shade of blue again the illusion blue i love that shade of powder coat
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Good call . The color change looked great !
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Great Job! The blue color reminds me of R2-D2. 😁
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful restoration job.
Thank you very much!
Excellent Stay Safe !!!.
Thanks, you too!
That is a sick blue nice chocie welldone
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First time I haven't cared that the paint job wasn't true to the original. That blue is frickin' gorgeous.
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I agree the blue is better
I have to agree. When I first started watching, I was thinking "Please don't go with the original color!" I was hoping he would have gone with more of a "Winnebago" type livery, but I think it came out really nice in the color he chose.
I dunno man, I’d have done grabber orange
Well Done!!
Danke! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Love the chosen color, it is awesome.
that blue so so so beautiful that blue is very cool brother !!!
wow that blue is awesome!! great work!
Love the blue color!! Looks awesome!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Like like the way u filmed the tearin down the Tonka. Not the fast speed so much. Enjoy seein rushed items brought back to their former glory. Thanks 😊.
Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.
Thank you! 😊
I really wish they didn’t put ads in at the worst time. Got lucky this time - YAAA*2 ten second ads*AAAY - cabinet! Such a brilliant blue. I guess they didn’t put in as much effort then as you do now.
Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I agree 100%, the original color was hideous Lol.. Blue looks awesome! Great choice and restoration...
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I don't blame you for the color change... looks 100 % better!
Nice result bro! Greetings from Germany and stay healthy!:-)
Danke
Wish I had this camper for my GI Joe's. I could see the Dreadnoks hanging out/living in it.
I absolutely love the blue color,
An other amazing job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great restore - love your color choice!
Thanks so much!
what a gorgeous result ✌️😎👍
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Looks like you upgraded your blaster Looks good hope it works as good as it looks
it definitely does! Redline Stands are beasts!
Something about this reminds me of Toy Story 😃 Awesome job!
Beautiful paint job! I approve of the color choice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Just as good as rescue and restore videos. Not bad!
Reminds me of my childhood camper. Nice job.
That blue Is amazing
Love the color, original or not!
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I have to agree, the blue is MUCH better!
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Awesome! And......WOW!
Thanks!
That looks awesome! Nice choice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful. And such a well edited video too. Thanx!😀😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
This may be my favorite yet. Love that color and overall result. That was a good find.
Thanks so much!
Love the blue. It's better then the other color
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
That blue is awesome
Amazing Job. Can't Wait Till The Next One. Keep Them Coming
Thanks! Will do!
I love the blue color.
LOVE THE BLUE!!!
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much better color
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