Rusty 1950's Tonka Milk Truck Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @terrymajewski8028
    @terrymajewski8028 3 года назад +1

    This was a trip through my memory banks. I had this truck about 55 years ago. Received it on my birthday and Father worked at a dairy so now it's very special to me.

  • @dougslittlediesel
    @dougslittlediesel 4 года назад +1

    Based off of the International business body delivery vans. There's one in St. Joe Arkansas. Its a old Milk Truck to. Foremost Milk. The real life size van. Hasn't moved in decades. You do beautiful work on restoring these old toy trucks of yesteryear. That one must have seen lots of miles in years past. Wonder how many boys ran that truck around and wore holes thru Levi or Sears Tough Skin Jeans. Mine were like that. My nephews put the last hundred thousand miles on 3 Tonka dump trucks and a Tonka Winnebago camper.

    • @salahsworkshop6532
      @salahsworkshop6532 4 года назад +1

      Hi

    • @dougslittlediesel
      @dougslittlediesel 4 года назад

      @@salahsworkshop6532 Hello! My nephews wore the tires bald on those Tonka trucks and Camper. The camper actually had rust holes in it. Oh they were beat up. But they held up.

  • @scottfirman
    @scottfirman 4 года назад +20

    We had the real International Van back in the 60's and 70's. I remember riding home on the Engine cowling while my dad sat on milk crates to drive it home. He converted it into a Camper/ hunting van that we went on many trips with. Many wonderful experiences. The body finally rotted off the frame and my dad made a snow plow out of the frame. Last I knew, the engine was still going, well over a million miles on it.

  • @richardunicorn7879
    @richardunicorn7879 4 года назад +2

    Very cool truck. The International Metro is a cool looking truck, so it's neat that Tonka made one.

  • @thijsversteeg9010
    @thijsversteeg9010 2 года назад

    Assuming the spot-welded body, you did a hell of a job! It turned out to be a marvelous restoration!

  • @retrocat1
    @retrocat1 4 года назад +13

    Your ease at working with small parts wearing gloves, the choices you make in the toys you restore and the colors you choose, the precision involved in gently removing and reinstalling parts, your fearlessness in using the riveting tool without scratching the paint- you sir, are amazing!

  • @mitchburk5112
    @mitchburk5112 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your excellent work. This one was under the Christmas tree when I was five. Lot's of memories.

  • @markdobell2677
    @markdobell2677 4 года назад +1

    Joe I Didnt Know That This Tonka Milk truck Existed!!! But Look How Perfectly You Have Remade It!!! It Truly A Work Of Your Love For What You Are Doing!!! Thank You So Very Much For Sharing It With Us!!!

  • @jeanette0605
    @jeanette0605 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful job! You are a true craftsman.

  • @Retrobeemer
    @Retrobeemer 4 года назад

    Brilliant. I loved my Tonka truck back in 1973.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 года назад +8

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC restoration job!!... Looks all ready to tackle the milk route!!...

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 года назад +10

    BTW thanks for keeping these videos up as the world goes through this uncertain time...

  • @lawannarobinson9900
    @lawannarobinson9900 4 года назад

    Brings back memories of having milk from glass bottles at home and school as well as home delivery. I see you have new tires, so many small details to renovate. Amazed at the equipment that is used in your work shop. Enjoyed reading the comments from other viewers. Great job and skills. Thanks for sharing.

  • @toml.1408
    @toml.1408 4 года назад +1

    Outstanding job. Just fantastic!

  • @scottouellette9411
    @scottouellette9411 4 года назад

    I have 4 of these carnation milk trucks in my collection all are in great original condition. I also have 1 original box in good condition. You did an excellant job.

  • @donigor9549
    @donigor9549 3 года назад

    Holy smokes, it looks stunning!
    You're the best, buddy!

  • @billreyna1355
    @billreyna1355 4 года назад +1

    What a transformation...hard to believe. Outstanding.

  • @vickiefowler1429
    @vickiefowler1429 4 года назад +36

    Beautiful! Now all you need is some miniature crates and milk bottles! Too cute!

  • @alejandrolerolle926
    @alejandrolerolle926 4 года назад +5

    Excelente trabajo que realizas con estas restauraciones, un saludo desde Bogotá Colombia

  • @punkalex14
    @punkalex14 4 года назад

    I would have thrown that away. You saved it and I feel better that you did. Nicely done.

  • @seancox2425
    @seancox2425 4 года назад +1

    Very nice. Always a pleasure to watch your work.

  • @cardin701
    @cardin701 4 года назад +11

    Amazing! Just amazing. The restored version is such a beautiful thing in its own right. Great work!

  • @jeffreykruse3696
    @jeffreykruse3696 4 года назад

    That is a very 😎 kool looking Carnation Milk truck wish it was mine

  • @martinvs6415
    @martinvs6415 4 года назад +5

    Another AMAZING restoration. Love watching these.

  • @dr.skipkazarian5556
    @dr.skipkazarian5556 4 года назад +2

    Very fine restoration and a special pat on the back for the fabrication work! Best wishes and stay healthy.

  • @TerryProthero
    @TerryProthero 4 года назад +1

    It looks like it was originally blue, but the white makes a whole lot more sense. It really looks like a milk truck now.

  • @user-ku2bm6kw2k
    @user-ku2bm6kw2k 4 года назад

    Adorable restoration work congratulations

  • @WorkshopDC
    @WorkshopDC 4 года назад +2

    Awesome Restoration! Love yours restorations of old toys its very professional.

  • @garymucher9590
    @garymucher9590 4 года назад +1

    Nicely refurbished. Amazing what those old toys can look like with some TLC. Thumbs Up!

  • @Sponge1310
    @Sponge1310 4 года назад +5

    The paint removing is very satisfying to watch 😅😇

    • @alexiswr
      @alexiswr 4 года назад

      Sponge1310 Same. I love watching the sand blaster do its thing

  • @crashman6672
    @crashman6672 4 года назад +1

    Like that good job I hope to get as good as this with my restoration projects

  • @elfowl6873
    @elfowl6873 4 года назад +1

    Excellent!!!! good work.

  • @electraking8856
    @electraking8856 4 года назад +1

    Well done!! 😄👍🏻
    Those older toy vehicles are so beautiful....

  • @Hoonozit
    @Hoonozit 4 года назад

    Pretty good work. Turned out nice looking.

  • @deniseboldea1624
    @deniseboldea1624 4 года назад +1

    Now that was a toy that's been through numerous kids. Wonderful Job of restoring it to its original condition.
    This might sound funny, but when you first displayed the pre-restored van, I thought it looked like the original Aerosmith tour van from the one episode of American Pickers.

  • @AlexHonsalesModelRestoration
    @AlexHonsalesModelRestoration 4 года назад

    Like this restoration soooo much!

  • @lynwoodlewis6002
    @lynwoodlewis6002 4 года назад

    Fantastic restoration!

  • @railtrolley
    @railtrolley 4 года назад

    Superb. What a transformation.

  • @jonce6750
    @jonce6750 4 года назад

    Nice job i like the way you work

  • @donaldswink6259
    @donaldswink6259 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful restoration job.

    • @GonzaloLopez-dj2cz
      @GonzaloLopez-dj2cz 4 года назад

      Es una maravilla hacer y restaurar las cosas antiguas es un arte felicitaciones y saludos desde puebla,puebla Mexico ,saludos gracias

  • @MrJerryKramer
    @MrJerryKramer 4 года назад

    That turned out fantastic. Love your videos 👍

  • @redpillpirate111
    @redpillpirate111 4 года назад +5

    4 out of 5 cows surveyed said that they were "really moooooved" by this restoration. 👍😉

    • @henrychubbs2823
      @henrychubbs2823 4 года назад

      That's why he made this restoration mooovie.

  • @paulocesarnascimento5737
    @paulocesarnascimento5737 3 года назад

    Very, very good job. Congrats

  • @danielaguero3766
    @danielaguero3766 4 года назад

    Beautiful work love the milk truck

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 4 года назад +1

    That is awsome work of art cant wait to next restoreation.

  • @toddbonin6926
    @toddbonin6926 4 года назад

    That's just fantastic!!!!

  • @MrArtVendelay
    @MrArtVendelay 4 года назад +3

    I rode around in one of these when I was a kid in the early 60's. My uncle used it on a bread route.

  • @orionsmushroom
    @orionsmushroom 4 года назад

    Wow please show full sandblasting is like those pressure washing, carpet cleaning videos. Satisfying.

  • @koont666
    @koont666 4 года назад

    Stunning job 👌

  • @mamdouhsheemy
    @mamdouhsheemy 4 года назад

    I love your work
    .fantastic food ❤❤❤

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 4 года назад

    Man. Do. I. Like. That. Truck. Very. Nice. Work. On. It. Bro. Lee

  • @faerieSAALE
    @faerieSAALE 4 года назад

    UTTERLY great looking MOOJOOSE TRUCK.

  • @saadalghamdi3203
    @saadalghamdi3203 4 года назад

    Very nice job 👍👍👍

  • @123mvsmith
    @123mvsmith 4 года назад

    Great job! You can use a mixture of soapy water for the decals. Just spray the area and you can easily slide the decal around into position, then squeegee out the excess water...

  • @markjerseydeep
    @markjerseydeep 4 года назад

    Great job

  • @joallawestervelt6918
    @joallawestervelt6918 3 года назад +2

    Great restoration. Why didn't you use your 3D printer and make seats, steering wheel, crates and milk bottles? Love how it came out. Take care and stay safe. ❤😺❤

  • @DiecastPowderCoating
    @DiecastPowderCoating 4 года назад +1

    Beautifully done, well done.

  • @ImeldaArriaga-c8g
    @ImeldaArriaga-c8g 2 месяца назад

    It turned out pretty awesome sir u did a good job it look nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 4 года назад

    What a beautiful restoration you did on this milk truck. It's a pity it didn't come with any interior parts such as a steering wheel or driver's seat, even some milk crates and bottles would have been nice to see when you open the doors. Aside from that, it's a lovely thing to look at now.

  • @saintleger858
    @saintleger858 4 года назад +1

    Magnifique et bravo pour cette belle démonstration!!

  • @elyass.k.n5994
    @elyass.k.n5994 4 года назад

    Very beautiful 👍👍👍

  • @danp3971
    @danp3971 4 года назад +22

    it always amazes me how well built they were in "the old days" vs how cheaply they are now.

    • @Chilling4Shillings
      @Chilling4Shillings 4 года назад +1

      That's not amazing. That's just how it is.

    • @43painter
      @43painter 4 года назад +6

      Planned Obsolescence is the motto of the industry today. Planned obsolescence in industrial design and economics is a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited (!) useful life, so that it becomes obsolete (i.e., unfashionable, or no longer 'functional' ) after a certain period of time. The rationale behind this strategy is to generate long-term sales volume by reducing the time between repeat purchases. > THIS mentality brought us also to the crisis where in today! AND mountains of new garbage.

    • @Keplerb-od1lr
      @Keplerb-od1lr 4 года назад +1

      Dale Gribble people need to ask “why” and not just shrug their shoulders and say that’s just how it is

    • @Chilling4Shillings
      @Chilling4Shillings 4 года назад

      @@Keplerb-od1lr least of my worries right now. Yes I had steel tonka dump trucks when I was a child and they were tough. Used to use them as roller skates. Still the quality of toys doesn't concern me right now.

    • @TheLiamis
      @TheLiamis 4 года назад +2

      Debt is why. Old days a person lived on their earning so things were made to last and banks didnt just throw money at everyone. Today everything is disposable so that people buy more and spiral further into debt.

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 4 года назад +1

    It's just wonderful bravo bravo

  • @jensw.8205
    @jensw.8205 3 года назад

    Very good Job 👍👍

  • @earlharman2040
    @earlharman2040 4 года назад

    Very nice, good job.

  • @BillsWorkbench
    @BillsWorkbench 4 года назад +6

    Great job, I hope the one I am getting ready to do looks as good as yours!

  • @williambrown5348
    @williambrown5348 4 года назад

    Outstanding job.

  • @joieholguin6827
    @joieholguin6827 4 года назад

    Wow that came out really nice 👌

  • @The_Dudester
    @The_Dudester 4 года назад +4

    Magnificent!! Too good to be a toy now.

  • @demostenescoll69
    @demostenescoll69 4 года назад

    This is beautiful truck , I want have the collection in my room😀👍

  • @jacquelynnmartin6210
    @jacquelynnmartin6210 4 года назад +1

    Restored with love.

  • @matthewdavey6064
    @matthewdavey6064 4 года назад +1

    That's gorgeous.

  • @marcosmoreno9981
    @marcosmoreno9981 4 года назад

    Muchas felucitaciones por tus videos I tus trabajo son muy lindows gracias desde ny

  • @rafaelnavarro8249
    @rafaelnavarro8249 4 года назад

    Alfin un buen pintor de vehiculos

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 4 года назад +1

    Nicely done, sir. Maybe we should bring them back, making door to door delivery.

  • @JuanMunoz-jv2yt
    @JuanMunoz-jv2yt 4 года назад +2

    Congratulations good job..!! Greetings from Mexico City

  • @marcelogarcia517
    @marcelogarcia517 4 года назад

    excellent work!!! friend.

  • @КошмарКошмар-й2б
    @КошмарКошмар-й2б 4 года назад

    Hi bro 👋👋👋 good to see you 🤝🤝🤝 awesome restoration Tonka milk truck 👍👍👍💣👌🏽

  • @thesailjunkie
    @thesailjunkie 4 года назад +1

    I used to drive an old 50-something DIVCO when I was a milkman. Great memories. Sunny Meadows Dairy, Chelmsford, MA.

  • @zibbyzubb
    @zibbyzubb 3 года назад

    Holy Cow! Great job. One of my favorites of yours. So, what do you do with your restorations? Do you have a room in your house where you display them? You could open a mini museum!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 года назад

    Nice shiny paint job..

  • @luizfellipecortat518
    @luizfellipecortat518 4 года назад +8

    Ótima atividade pra quem tá isolado em casa por causa do Covid-19.

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 4 года назад

    Fabulous!!!

  • @barbarajohnson6874
    @barbarajohnson6874 4 года назад

    Absolutely wonderful!

  • @homeyshlitz
    @homeyshlitz 4 года назад +8

    Good job man. It looks like there used to be a seat or something where the driver would be.

    • @shawnwright4129
      @shawnwright4129 4 года назад

      I googled the toy and from the looks of it on worthpoint.com, I don't think it had seats. I could be wrong though.

  • @maskof
    @maskof 4 года назад +5

    Ahh, bring me back to a time when milk was delivered to your home, contented cows existed and it wasn't illegal to shake hands with someone.

    • @goldsilverwealthpreservati7022
      @goldsilverwealthpreservati7022 4 года назад

      Yes. Thank you.

    • @torquetheprisoner
      @torquetheprisoner 4 года назад

      so you shake hands i think i have been shaking somthing diferent i was wondering why they had smiles on there faces all these years 🤔

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 4 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 4 года назад

    Awesome !!!!!!!!!

  • @Cradley684
    @Cradley684 4 года назад +3

    Great Job, really good with the Logos , have a nice day !!!.

  • @carlossaldanha8909
    @carlossaldanha8909 4 года назад

    Big job 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @clarencesmith9580
    @clarencesmith9580 4 года назад +3

    You know that Carnation was a portland oregon family company until recently?

  • @raphaelprates9634
    @raphaelprates9634 4 года назад

    Congratulations for the great Job !

  • @alfonsobetancourt9360
    @alfonsobetancourt9360 4 года назад

    Esto si es arte y amar lo que se hace ¡ FELICITACIONES !

  • @43painter
    @43painter 4 года назад +1

    Gorgious!

  • @quetzalflight5790
    @quetzalflight5790 4 года назад

    If you come across a 7-up truck like these models you recreate,
    Please do so...had one back in 1968/69.... Appreciation certainly. Thanks great works👍💯🏁

  • @luceroleon1059
    @luceroleon1059 4 года назад +1

    Joe con todo respeto es usted una fregoneria manos divinas ❤😉

  • @erielighthousetheater5395
    @erielighthousetheater5395 4 года назад +3

    Someone else asked as well. I assume that you pull images from the web and print your own stickers. What do you use to print them with?

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 3 года назад

    In the 1970s, a local bakery maintained a fleet of delivery trucks that looked much like this, except that they were painted orange. They could still be seen being repurposed some ten years after "retirement".

  • @jcamisa50
    @jcamisa50 4 года назад +2

    Its missing the number on top I think it was 707. I think the truck is so cute.

  • @ronaldlapointe1219
    @ronaldlapointe1219 4 года назад

    Great job! 👍👍