Very Damaged Tonka Volkswagen Beetle Bug Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @Nebula_Ultra
    @Nebula_Ultra 10 месяцев назад +195

    No filler, no memes, no music, no bs.
    You earned a subscription today.

    • @nunya7065
      @nunya7065 10 месяцев назад +11

      Yea, i thought he would use filler on the top. To my surprise, he was able to sand the powdercoat to smooth it out. And it came out great. He's a master at his talent, fer sure.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 месяцев назад +8

      Thank you so much for the support!!!👍👍👍

    • @LudwigSC93
      @LudwigSC93 9 месяцев назад +7

      exactly why I subbed yesterday but the (Ferrari restore) had a little music. I just love the sounds of working with no music.

    • @alanegibbons
      @alanegibbons 9 месяцев назад +2

      Nice job

    • @GshshhshaYaysyausu
      @GshshhshaYaysyausu 7 месяцев назад

      ❤🎉😊😮😮.

  • @yadaroni
    @yadaroni 8 месяцев назад +73

    That clear plastic window work was genius.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! Cheers 🍻 👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @gordonwood1594
    @gordonwood1594 Месяц назад +31

    A few years ago I watched a discussion on RUclips between some old WWII vets who had fallen on hard times after the war when getting work was not easy. One of them said he was reduced to making tin toys in his shed and ended up making a "decent living" at it.. Someone in the audience asked what the old guy called his business, he replied "TONKA"

    • @rockerseven
      @rockerseven 9 дней назад +1

      Every major business had to start somewhere.
      Hell, Apple Computers was founded by a couple guys in a garage.

  • @DXCommanderHQ
    @DXCommanderHQ Год назад +88

    Ladies and Gentlemen.. A genuine restoration, not a fake. First class. Thank you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +4

      My pleasure and thank you so much!!!🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👏👏👏🍻😄

    • @thunderroad7289
      @thunderroad7289 Год назад +3

      You are a true craftsman you’re amazing at what you do. I can watch you do these all the time it’s just incredible watching you turn. These beat up toys. In the like brand new again.

    • @JB-yb4wn
      @JB-yb4wn 4 месяца назад +2

      @@thunderroad7289
      Better than brand new. No way in hell Tonka would put a nice paint job on their toys like this master craftsman did.

    • @buzzwaldron6195
      @buzzwaldron6195 Месяц назад +1

      LOL! Loved the tow truck at the beginning...

  • @Urroner
    @Urroner 11 месяцев назад +180

    As an engineer who has worked in the space program for over 40 years, it is a thrill watching a master doing a great work of art. What? Refurbishing an old Tonka vehicle is a work of art? As someone who played with Tonka toys as a kid and a parent whose kids who played with a slew of them, I won't say yes, I say hell yes.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  11 месяцев назад +20

      Thank you so for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👏👍👍🛠️🛠️🛠️🎉🎉🎉

    • @markblalock6579
      @markblalock6579 10 месяцев назад +11

      Super impressive! Unsure how many hours you put into that project, but you, sir, are an artist. Beautiful restoration

    • @kierstenridgway4634
      @kierstenridgway4634 10 месяцев назад +3

      Agreed. My boy's Tonka was am appendage. I was in awe how he pushed while running and never missed a step. It's now a planter. ❤

    • @Ex-Pear-Rocker
      @Ex-Pear-Rocker 10 месяцев назад +1

      You say you worked in the spacd industry, did you construct the wires and harness systems for the astronots?

    • @Urroner
      @Urroner 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@Ex-Pear-Rocker No,, that was not in my field. I have and still design software for the launch systems.

  • @dha588
    @dha588 11 месяцев назад +79

    That was some kids memory. Thank you for keeping it alive.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  11 месяцев назад +6

      My pleasure. Thank you very much!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @keithbassett4988
    @keithbassett4988 Год назад +188

    This is like therapy for me. Watching the ways you bend and shape the metal back into proper form and the intricate detail that you put into rebuilding the bumpers....not to mention the clear window glass is just mesmerizing. With everything today being disposable, it is nice to see that some of the old well played and used toys are given new life again. Thank you for your work, patience, ingenuity, and wonderful videos.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +13

      It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍😄

    • @nilsonlillo7953
      @nilsonlillo7953 Год назад +2

      Esto es increible, eres un genio. Tu paciencia con lo que haces, vas dandole nueva vida al juguete, es impresionante tu destreza te felicito. Saludos.

    • @thelivinglegend2611
      @thelivinglegend2611 Год назад +2

      They intentionally destroy these models/toys. How else would they know how to restore them.

    • @vladtheimpala5532
      @vladtheimpala5532 Год назад +10

      @@thelivinglegend2611
      Sorry but I don’t think your comment makes any sense. Who are “they”? Are you saying that they *_(whoever they are)_* purposely banged up that toy and then let it sit outside to get rusty just so they could fix it? To what end? Why would they need to intentionally damage things in order to be able to figure out how to fix them?
      I think you’re looking for sinister motives where none exist.

    • @scarbourgeoisie
      @scarbourgeoisie 14 дней назад

      @@thelivinglegend2611 What you've posted is one of the most insanely idiotic things we have ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this channel is now dumber for having read it

  • @Khrystyna853
    @Khrystyna853 Год назад +154

    This makes me so happy - to know that there are others out there who love and wish to preserve and repair original things, and don't take part in the throw-away culture that most of the world seems to have embraced. Thank you! 💙💛

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +13

      Well said! Thank you for your sharing and wonderful comment!!!👍👍🎉🎉

    • @gideonlapidus8996
      @gideonlapidus8996 Год назад +6

    • @MosaBenmosa-xe1gl
      @MosaBenmosa-xe1gl Год назад

      iii

    • @paulohenriquesouzateixeira58
      @paulohenriquesouzateixeira58 Год назад +2

      um brinquedo desse tem história, é uma pena que preferiram jogar fora a ter que restaurar, mas o lado bom é que existem pessoas que resolvem consertar , parabéns ficou lindo

    • @andrzejpacan1883
      @andrzejpacan1883 Год назад +2

      te stare rzeczy są bardziej trwałe niż obecne produkty masowej produkcji

  • @ТатьянаКопылова-щ4н

    Вот пример НАСТОЯЩЕЙ реставрации МАСТЕРОМ. Сколько роликов, где из проржавевшей насквозь рухляди "вдруг" после пескоструйки совершенно целый кузов... Только чуть молоточком вмятинки подправить... Здесь же всё честно. Кропотливость, внимание к мельчайшим деталям и поистине ангельское терпение...😊👍👍👍👍 Результат - машину можно определить в коллекцию. Безупречная работа. Браво👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Wow thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍😄

  • @kenthomas1109
    @kenthomas1109 Год назад +19

    When I saw the tow truck roll that baby in, I was filled with joy. Nice ending, as well. Every moment in between was magic. Absolutely amazing restoration.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much!!!🎉👍🎉👍

    • @Rob-fc9wg
      @Rob-fc9wg Год назад +2

      Most of his restorations have to be towed in.

    • @kenthomas1109
      @kenthomas1109 Год назад

      @@Rob-fc9wg Yes… I’m a fan. It was watching this particular wreck that filled me with joy of anticipation.

  • @JustRedDude
    @JustRedDude Год назад +88

    This is a great job. Custom parts are simple and matching overall style of this toy. Unlike many other restorators this guy isn't afraid to show his mistakes and how he's correcting himself.

  • @СветланаИзвекова-ш6у
    @СветланаИзвекова-ш6у 5 месяцев назад +7

    Боже,а ведь кому-то это детское воспоминание. Глаз радует. Спасибо Вам!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome and thank you for the comment! Cheers!🍻😄🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @haydendegrow945
    @haydendegrow945 Год назад +41

    Dude, my mind is completely blown, here. Your work is meticulous, detailed, careful, and so well-done! The end product looks so amazing! The fact that you made new parts yourself, and that you use all these different types of tools? 🤯

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +3

      Wow, thank you for the wonderful comment!👏👏👏🍻😄

  • @valborchardt3596
    @valborchardt3596 Год назад +16

    Oh my goodness, what a stunning restoration, Chip Foose from overhauling would be proud of you. Thank you kindly

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Very welcome and thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!!🎉🎉👍👍👏👏🍻

  • @johnzeller1338
    @johnzeller1338 9 месяцев назад +3

    I've been a railroad modeler for years and a sickler for details and patience but even I wouldn't have had the patience to do that. My hat's off to you my good sir. That was one hell of a job. Well done my friend!

    • @fluxusdakota6508
      @fluxusdakota6508 27 дней назад

      I hope you get well soon so that you can go back to being a stickler for detail.

  • @bigw8549
    @bigw8549 Год назад +18

    I had two of those as a child. A green one and a blue one. I have a picture of me sitting on the sofa Christmas day 1966 or 67 with my new Tonka Bugs. Don't know what ever happened to them. It was a pleasure watching you restore it. You are very talented. Makes me wonder what you could do with a real volkswagen.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +3

      Very cool! Thank you for sharing!!!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍

    • @maurorossi7078
      @maurorossi7078 7 месяцев назад +2

      Che meraviglia!!!
      Ciao dall'Italia

  • @raywood8187
    @raywood8187 Год назад +165

    Rollover accidents are rough but great job bringing her back! I love the improvising you did to fabricate parts.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +12

      Thank you so much for your compliment, wonderful comment and support as always!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @anibalbabilonia1867
      @anibalbabilonia1867 Год назад +15

      👌😂👍Lmfao! “Roll over” good one dude!

    • @rictracy8221
      @rictracy8221 Год назад +6

      ​@@ar_restoration ❤

    • @alejandroparra8220
      @alejandroparra8220 Год назад +2

      ​@@ar_restoration 😊

    • @tomservo56954
      @tomservo56954 Год назад +5

      It DOES look like an elephant stepped on it..

  • @Gryphon1-1
    @Gryphon1-1 7 месяцев назад +3

    Written off by a Falling Rock incident in '83 this VW Beetle's rubber meets the road once more after our determined technicians restore it to its former glory, it will no doubt go on many more time twisted adventures, secret missions, and camping trips.
    Great job!

  • @gezeers
    @gezeers Год назад +22

    Wow ,new life for the Tonka Beetle .Wonderful transformation of old into a new life. I'm happy to see old items get a new life rather than going to the waste ground. Kudos, my friend 👏 🙌 😀

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +2

      Thank you very much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍🍻😄

  • @kierstenridgway4634
    @kierstenridgway4634 10 месяцев назад +7

    My dad was VW mechanic. That shot with the Craftsman toolchest.. ❤❤❤

  • @terminalpsychosis8022
    @terminalpsychosis8022 Год назад +104

    This is absolutely beautiful. This work of art will live on for decades more now. Very well done.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +8

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @user-br3ou2cs9o
      @user-br3ou2cs9o Год назад +5

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ
      Amen✝️🕊️

    • @kenantuncay4283
      @kenantuncay4283 Год назад +1

      ​@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4ü0

  • @carlosasosa4293
    @carlosasosa4293 4 месяца назад +4

    Sir, I have 25 years in engineering and I have never experience the joy i guess you get in your work! Respect and greetings from Mexico

  • @KiwiKaosAgent
    @KiwiKaosAgent 9 месяцев назад +2

    Ha, had this as a 3-4 y.o kid in red. It was called a "Pa car" as my grand dad owned and drove the full size version. Pa passed away in the 1990's so seeing this bought back some fond memories. Thank you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the sharing. Sorry for the delayed response.

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 5 месяцев назад +6

    You displayed exceptionally brilliant Craftsmanship whilst restoring this toy car!
    Well done!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 месяцев назад

      Wonderful comment! Thank you very much!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍😊

  • @juliemix3373
    @juliemix3373 Год назад +12

    This mangled mess really didn't look salvageable, but with your immense talent and patience it turned into a real beauty.
    Thanks for posting.
    Cheers

  • @dolfinwriter5389
    @dolfinwriter5389 5 месяцев назад +1

    That was fabuloso!
    The tow truck bringing it to you was an amazing touch!
    I thought surely it's going to end up still looking very dinged up on top, but you do amazing body work!

  • @williamstyers4264
    @williamstyers4264 Год назад +6

    I love the old metal Tonka toys. So durable and long lasting unlike the plastic junk of today. The fact that this VW, in as rough shape as it was in, could be brought back into a collectible work of art speaks volumes. You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing with us.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      I agree! Thanks so much for the sharing and wonderful comment!!!

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Год назад

      Tonka- - Real tough toys for real tough boys!

  • @Kazberhaf
    @Kazberhaf Год назад +18

    I enjoy fixing little things around the house, or pieces of vintage jewellery, but my patience could not extend to this extent, bravo, great to watch 👏 👏 👏

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing and you also can do it! 👍👍 🙂

  • @gmctech
    @gmctech Год назад +12

    Absolutely astonishing craftsmanship ..... This little bug nearly brought a tear to my eye seeing it get a well deserved second chance at life 🙂

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @patbriggsmbr
    @patbriggsmbr Год назад +11

    I had one of these for Christmas 1975. One of the best Christmases of my lift.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Yeah it’s the best Christmas gift and very cool!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

    • @juliansanchez7266
      @juliansanchez7266 4 месяца назад

      Same here for me it was Christmas 1971 and a black beetle .

    • @olben1095
      @olben1095 Месяц назад

      Yup. I got a red one.

  • @alimantado373
    @alimantado373 10 месяцев назад +6

    I used to rock Tonka in the 80's, never saw the Beetle! 👍👍
    Superb restoration!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 месяцев назад

      Yeah they made Beetle. Thank you!🎉🎉🎉🛠️

  • @theduke7957
    @theduke7957 Год назад +1

    The coolest thing about that little Tonka car is the story behind it’s rough condition, Tonka was making the toughest toys around at time this toy was made and well after, I know because me and my brother use to ride on TOP of our TONKA trucks, sure they were bigger than this car but I presume this car had a mate and the owner may have tryed to make roller skates out of them, of course this is just me guessing but what a great time I had cruising down memory lane watching this! A sincere thank you!!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Wow thank you so much for the sharing!👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @gabriel.954
    @gabriel.954 Год назад +5

    Can't believe you did a body-off restoration in under 35 mins! And I never blinked once either. Amazing work! Thanks for sharing this.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Glad you you like it! Thank you so much!!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

    • @damienrowe381
      @damienrowe381 Год назад +1

      You do realize that the video is sped up and edited don't you?

  • @donnaleveron6511
    @donnaleveron6511 Год назад +10

    Poor little bug! So glad you restored it! Marvellous restoration! I had a baby blue Volkswagen Beetle, nostalgic.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      That’s cool! Thank you so much!👍🎉👍🎉

  • @itsthe1
    @itsthe1 7 месяцев назад +2

    I grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota. When I was a kid in the 70s our school
    would take a field trip to the Tonka Toys factory in Mound Minnesota.
    Several of my class mates had parents that worked at the factory.
    The tour showed everything from metal stamping, spray painting and assembly.
    At the end of the tour every kid got a free real metal toy dune buggy. Loved those tours.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  7 месяцев назад

      That was great and wonderful time! Thank you so much for the sharing and comment! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @bobp5356
    @bobp5356 Год назад +21

    Absolutely beautiful job. I didn’t think you had a chance of beating that roof into shape. A+

  • @elizabethmauer4797
    @elizabethmauer4797 Год назад +32

    There is something quite therapeutic about watching a beat up, bent up thing get straightened out and looking like new. It makes life, for a time, seem hopeful and promising.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Thank you for your wonderful comment!!!👍🎉👍🎉😄

    • @davidtillwach5542
      @davidtillwach5542 3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah just like people also beat up bent and straighten out like new .

  • @uva514
    @uva514 10 месяцев назад +1

    I need to go to mom's house and look for mine - I had this exact Tonka. Not as beat-up as this one, though, but pretty rough. Thanks for the trip down memory lane for me. I may have to see what I can do to it, now. Looks great!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 месяцев назад +1

      You can do it too! Thanks!👍👍🎉🎉🛠️🧰

  • @armandoperez7967
    @armandoperez7967 11 месяцев назад +5

    Spectacular! He completely remanufactured the old Tonka Beetle! Good as new!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  11 месяцев назад +1

      You are so kind and thank you so much!🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 Год назад +24

    This is a great video! I especially love the care taken to reshape the metal body and the creation of replacement parts like the bumpers and the exhaust pipes. Thank-you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Thank you! Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏🍻😄

  • @michaeld7409
    @michaeld7409 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love Tonka‘s, especially the beetle in Blue. Have to find one :)
    Love that all your restoration Patients Are being towed in 🌻
    Great work, cheers from Germany

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you like it! Thank you so much!!👍👍🎉🎉🇩🇪🇺🇸

  • @davidanderson_surrey_bc
    @davidanderson_surrey_bc Год назад +91

    With so much destruction by humans in this one world of ours, it's actually therapeutic to watch this guy restore something to its earlier glory.

  • @robadams5799
    @robadams5799 11 месяцев назад +9

    Watching the paint and rust come off with the sand blaster was very satisfying.

  • @sydneychase780
    @sydneychase780 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have the exact same model, was a promotion item from PPG my older brother father in law was a vice president and grabbed some for us younger kids. Fast forward I gave it to my baby brother who became destructive and smashed with a very large rock. Im 60 yrs old now I want to restore it. Look as baf as that one. Thank you for showing the process.❤

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 месяцев назад

      You can do better!👏👏👏🛠️🧰👍👍👍

  • @LudwigSC93
    @LudwigSC93 9 месяцев назад +3

    I was expecting bondo to be a part of the roof repair lol. Good job!

  • @Thomas-fo9zu
    @Thomas-fo9zu Год назад +12

    What a beautiful job you did restoring that! That, and patience is a dying art. Not to mention all the parts you made by hand! You are truly gifted.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Wow, So wonderful comment! Thank you so much!!!🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍😄

  • @bankacihb
    @bankacihb Год назад +2

    Yarım saate sığdırılmış bir yenilemenin ardında saatler günler süren bir emek ve yılların deneyimi var. Volkswagen Beetle kavisli,yuvarlak ve derinlikli hatları olan bir araç. Bu oyuncak da çok kötü bir durumdan sonra, üstelik de elinizde bir şablon yada örnek olmadan yenilendi Bu tür videolar ilham verici ve inanılmaz derecede rahatlatıcı.Tebrikler ve paylaşım için çok teşekkürler...

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👍🎉👍🎉

  • @rickvaiBBB
    @rickvaiBBB Год назад +5

    Man I loved this video. I had the exact same toy back in 66/67 or one that looked like that one, and it gave me hours of daily play in the old back yard of the tenements. We used to make roads in the dirt with popsicle sticks ha ha. Mine was fire engine red.
    I think I know how it got so bent out of shape. Tonka toys were tough and I used to use it like a one wheeled skate board.
    That was an perfect restoration and I love your channel and how you keep these toys alive.
    Thanks for the memories.😢

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      That was very cool! Thank you so much for your sharing!!!👍👍🎉🎉👏👏

  • @MrGibbie2210
    @MrGibbie2210 Год назад +4

    Looking at the start, I thought this was going to be impossible to restore, but your skills with a hammer are amazing, you turned a toss away item into something brand new. Well done

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Wow wonderful comment and thank you very much!!!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @kennmiller3278
    @kennmiller3278 Месяц назад

    Dude had me ‘dekcuf’ up from the get-go, but when he made that gel mold to fashion the headlights it was all over for me. The best ASMR ever! Well done craftsman!

  • @ИгорьШило-ъ7б
    @ИгорьШило-ъ7б Год назад +17

    Мастер молодец! Всегда приятно, когда человек работает руками и дарит вещи вторую жизнь.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +3

      Wonderful comment! Thank you so much!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @montgomeryscott8662
      @montgomeryscott8662 Год назад +2

      Это то, что я понял из своего собственного опыта, я возвращаю Volkswagen Beetle 1995 года в его первоначальное состояние Привет из Мексики

    • @ИгорьШило-ъ7б
      @ИгорьШило-ъ7б Год назад +1

      @@montgomeryscott8662 Достойное занятие! Ручной труд очень уважаемый среди профессионалов. Я занимаюсь строительством, тоже приходится много восстанавливать. Привет из Беларуси!

  • @HappyComfort
    @HappyComfort 5 месяцев назад +6

    Awe! You restored the soul of that little Bug! Now it’s happy and shiny ✨🥳😊🌷👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!🎉🎉👍👍💐💐

  • @Multi_ToBi
    @Multi_ToBi Месяц назад +1

    Most accomplished craftsmanship! Couldn't believe it would turn out that beautifully! Bravo...

  • @herbertvanrensburg6411
    @herbertvanrensburg6411 Год назад +3

    My friend you have tenacity! I watched the video and read your write up of how you battled to find the correct solution for manufacturing some of the parts. In the end of course nothing beats good old trial and error...if at first you do not succeed, try again. I am certain that you have transformed that Beetle and made it even better than when it came from the factory!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @ВАГВАГ-ь7т
    @ВАГВАГ-ь7т Год назад +11

    Видела почти все ваши работы и думаю,что это одна из сложных.Металл более тонкий,рихтовка мелких изделий ,восстановление утраченных деталей,остекление,вообще,отдельная тема...Результат превзошёл все мои ожидания...Моё почтение...

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +2

      My pleasure! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👍👍🎉🎉👍👍🎉🎉😄

  • @alb10ngb37
    @alb10ngb37 10 месяцев назад +1

    Tonka vehicles were made tough and meant to be abused by kids. The fact that was of metal means it can always be fixed. The fact also there not much go in regards to components etc, too.Great job, well done..

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @ZOm-j9o
    @ZOm-j9o 5 месяцев назад +3

    Смотрю на Вашу работу с сильным чувством... сейчас моя машина стоит на детейлинге, кузовные работы, пострадала от мопедистов. Ах,если бы только мне попался такой мастер как Вы... Я была бы в полной уверенности, что все будет прекрасно. ❤❤❤

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! You can do it too! 👏👏🎉🎉👍👍

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys Год назад +4

    You took a piece of garbage and turned it into a Prize Possession and now it will live on forever. Us old timers can see the way we were and remember better times when a toy like this kept us busy outside all day with other friends and their trucks and things. Kids today and in the future will never know what they missed but they really don't care~! New Subbed today and look forward to seeing many more of your restorations.

    • @ziziscorsese9475
      @ziziscorsese9475 Год назад +2

      I used to say the same thing about marbles and the fun we had playing the games against the wall or in the dirt. Kids always find their own ground. 😊

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and support!👏👏👏👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉😄

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas 7 месяцев назад +2

    My skills are nowhere near this level, and I have A.D.D. on top of that! Respect for this detail in repairing a memorable piece of childhood history! I had a black Tonka VW Beetle. Don't remember what happened to it.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  7 месяцев назад

      Wow thank you so much for the sharing and comment!🎉🎉👍👍

  • @michaelaldredge-greenwell1692
    @michaelaldredge-greenwell1692 Год назад +8

    A fantastic restoration of a beloved beautiful, cute, classic little car done by a true master restorer!! I am in awe of your amazing talent

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed and thank you very much!!!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @elsiestormont1366
    @elsiestormont1366 Год назад +16

    Thanks for your detailed description of the restoration process. This was certainly a labor of love.

  • @davidspringer4019
    @davidspringer4019 4 месяца назад +2

    Nicely done! I enjoyed the video. No music, minimal or no talking. And you didn't ask for my subscription. And I learned some tricks. Thank you.

  • @scottwooldridge8946
    @scottwooldridge8946 Год назад +5

    Your patience is absolutely remarkable. Beautiful car.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Thank you very much!🎉🎉👏👏👏👏

  • @griswald322
    @griswald322 11 месяцев назад +6

    A truly remarkable feat of skill and patience. I salute you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! Cheers!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @timothyschamber6339
    @timothyschamber6339 9 месяцев назад +2

    My mind went numb when you started rebuilding the bumpers. Dang, that was next-level stuff.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  8 месяцев назад

      Wow thank you so much! Cheers!🍻😄🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 Год назад +12

    ¡Esto no parecía restaurable, pero su talento lo volvió a lograr! ¡Mis felicitaciones por esta asombrosa restauración, y completo video!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍 🙂

  • @kerryhudson6101
    @kerryhudson6101 Год назад +4

    This is so cool. I still have one that I got for Christmas in 1966 (original owner). This video kind of made me want to bring back some of it's luster.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Your beetle is also cool! Thank you for sharing and comment!!!

  • @williamfurman2042
    @williamfurman2042 11 месяцев назад +2

    That model Beetle, say, 1957 to 1960, might've come in the classic Emerald Green color scheme, but otherwise extreme perfection! Those die cast metal toys are worth untold gold today. Classic!

  • @johnjwedrall4290
    @johnjwedrall4290 11 месяцев назад +3

    That's a art taking that VW apart 😊👍❗️

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it was! Thank you!👏👏🎉🎉😅

    • @johnjwedrall4290
      @johnjwedrall4290 11 месяцев назад

      @@ar_restoration you are welcome 😊

  • @Alan_Edwards
    @Alan_Edwards Год назад +3

    Wow just wow. I was mesmerized for 34 minutes. Such amazing attention to detail combined with inventive fabrication techniques. You are truly a gifted and passionate craftsman...one of the best I have seen.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @milanfanas
    @milanfanas 9 месяцев назад +1

    I know purists of restoration would disagree, but I would have painted the bumpers chrome. A part that it is a stunning process to watch. Subscribed for more

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  7 месяцев назад

      That a good idea, thank you for the comment and support! Sorry for the delayed response.

  • @tonymurray814
    @tonymurray814 5 месяцев назад +2

    That is just fantastic. What a craftsman and a terrific hobby. I envy you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 месяцев назад

      My pleasure, thank you so much!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @Mikhail_Borzakov
    @Mikhail_Borzakov Год назад +7

    Это же сколько труда ушло на маленькую машинку. А сколько сил и души уйдёт на большую? Душу машинки сохранили. Класс!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @bsu1960
    @bsu1960 9 месяцев назад +1

    I had a similiar Tonka VW in 1966 it was such a great toy I never have found another in all my meanderings I even searched extensively and while looking at a video at a very large California Swap Meet and car show Endless. Toys and Memorabilia and very few Tonkas in sight and my mind was missing my Purple Beetle. Which was quite solid and heavy and would travel great distances outside what a great Toy and What a great restoration you have done ! as you always do -an Artisan -is putting it mildly Thank you Sir I had given up seeing my old Friend but Thanks to you it became real again for a moment in time It was a prized possesion and this transformation was astonishing -what a gift you possess

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  8 месяцев назад +1

      That’s very cool! Thank you so much for your sharing and wonderful comment!!!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @Ddrhl
    @Ddrhl Год назад +5

    The one thing I never understand is how the metal still has integrity after the rust is sandblasted. Beautiful finished work!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +3

      Different materials require different blasting media, and most pressed steel can be accepted the stronger media. Thank you for the comment!👍👍

    • @hernanbojaca8309
      @hernanbojaca8309 Год назад +1

      My good friend TONKA toy they were created to last for centuries that is why they are the best toys world wide! ❤❤

  • @SuperRaffiboy
    @SuperRaffiboy 9 месяцев назад +5

    There are no words to describe what you do WOW 😦😦😦

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  9 месяцев назад

      Wow thank you!🎉🎉👍👍👏👏

  • @leonardhirtle3645
    @leonardhirtle3645 11 месяцев назад

    Meticulous work, I am impressed. Having owned 3 vw beetles in my youth (‘58,’66,’67) this is nostalgic.

  • @deebee3901
    @deebee3901 7 месяцев назад +4

    Marvelous work! Huge respect and support from Australia!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  7 месяцев назад

      Wow🤩 Glad you like it. Thank you so much! 🎉🎉👍👍👏👏

  • @goyo69
    @goyo69 Год назад +3

    What some people see is junk you see is art in the restoring. Simply amazing! Beautiful finished outcome. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills. Like another commented very therapeutic. Again thank you. ✌🏻&❤

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +2

      Wow! Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @goyo69
      @goyo69 Год назад +2

      @ar_restoration the praises are very well deserved. Again thank you for sharing your amazing skills! ✌🏻&❤️

  • @AnthonyMiyazaki
    @AnthonyMiyazaki Год назад +7

    999,000+ views. Excited to see this one hit 1 million!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +1

      One million already! Thank you so much for your support!!!🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏🍻😄

    • @AnthonyMiyazaki
      @AnthonyMiyazaki Год назад +1

      @@ar_restoration Congratulations on the one million views on this one!

  • @brianboychuk3712
    @brianboychuk3712 Год назад +13

    You are preserving a small part of history to be enjoyed for generations to come. Well done!

  • @georgemacdonald5282
    @georgemacdonald5282 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a great job you've made, you must have some patience, maybe it's just me but there was something nice about the car in its wrecked state, you've made a better job than the factory produced toys.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  7 месяцев назад

      Wow thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👍👍👏👏🎉🎉

  • @catherinewhite2943
    @catherinewhite2943 5 месяцев назад +11

    Loved the vignettes with the tow truck, mechanic, and tool chest. Those made the video extra special.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  4 месяца назад +2

      Glad you like it! Thank you so much!!!👍👍👏👏😄

  • @spaz-tech
    @spaz-tech Год назад +11

    Ironic that the floor pans were rusty, just like almost every other VW Bug. 😂
    Excellent work!!

  • @TheTrueBobDole
    @TheTrueBobDole 6 месяцев назад +1

    You went above and beyond to fix this old toy 😮. I enjoyed watching you work. I plan on watching some more of you videos in the future. ✨️🚙✨️👍

  • @mjrulez100
    @mjrulez100 8 месяцев назад +3

    Beautifully done. Love V Dubs. My dad had his for 21 years.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  8 месяцев назад

      That’s cool! Thank you so much!👍👍👍

  • @herrunsinn774
    @herrunsinn774 Год назад +5

    Absolutely amazing. The hammer work was so entertaining to watch. How you were able to use such a "big hammer" right next to a right-angle lip sticking up (09:58) seemed like magic. Thanks for sharing! 👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Good question, I also used a chisel, but the video failed. Thank you for the comment!!!

  • @ExpectMiracles55
    @ExpectMiracles55 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a show stopper! You my friend arre a master of your craft. Brought back sweet memories. Thank you!

  • @joesalgadSF415
    @joesalgadSF415 5 месяцев назад +4

    No talking and no music just pretty cool restoration.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 месяцев назад +2

      It’s also cool. 👏👏👍👍

  • @martinbalmforth2665
    @martinbalmforth2665 Год назад +21

    Another superb restoration from you. A heck of a lot of work for quite a complex car. Well done, your skills and sttention to detail are beyond excellent

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Wonderful comment! Thank you so much for your compliment and support as always!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @josephseverino674
    @josephseverino674 6 месяцев назад +2

    Wow! It brings back memories for me, i had the tonka Volkswagen (2) of them,one in blue and other red,and i also had the jeep Wagoner. All the (3) vehicles came with the Tonka mighty auto car carrier,i received them for Christmas on around early 1970s. Great restoration especially the metal work👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  6 месяцев назад

      Very cool! Thank you so much!👍👍🎉🎉👏👏

  • @thijsversteeg9010
    @thijsversteeg9010 Год назад +5

    This is an incredibly beautiful restoration. In view of the applying state at the start, you have shown a fine example of evasive work. Then a beautiful piece of paintwork as a finish. Wonderful!!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @PeteDriver530
    @PeteDriver530 Год назад +35

    excellent restoration! your hammer work was beautiful to watch, and your fabrication skills are top notch! thank you for this and all your wonderful videos! 👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      It’s so wonderful comment! Thank you so much for your compliment and support!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @TonyGingrich
    @TonyGingrich Год назад +1

    Wow! I can't even wrap my head around the skills and motor control on display here. For restoration, this is a lot of genuine craftsmanship.
    Large projects don't easily intimidate me. There are some exceptions. Like Fitzee's Garage, as an example, he's a true craftsman at a large scale. But these very small and detailed projects; for me, are incredibly impressive.

    • @TonyGingrich
      @TonyGingrich Год назад

      I mean... how do you not stretch the metal? I can't even look at sheet metal without warping it, yet this guy can repeatedly hammer it into shape. That is only one of many things blowing my mind here. Much praise and worship!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @CesarGarciaskaglacg
    @CesarGarciaskaglacg Год назад +24

    Soy feliz viendo estos videos, me relajan, me transportan, me hacen soñar... cuantas cosas hay para darles una nueva vida, mi admiración total 👏

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад +3

      My pleasure. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍😄

  • @tigerfan8244
    @tigerfan8244 Год назад +4

    What an awesome restoration! That came out beautiful! I had a green one as a kid. I had a big smile on my face watching this!

  • @RayCardona-u9l
    @RayCardona-u9l Месяц назад +2

    Nothing short of AMAZING !!! You are the new CHIC RESTORATION

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! Cheers!🍻 👍👍👏👏🎉🎉😅

  • @rubensfreitas1012
    @rubensfreitas1012 Год назад +4

    This makes me feel good and brings me back to my childhood memories!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Год назад

      My pleasure! Thank you so much!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @blacklight4460
    @blacklight4460 10 месяцев назад +4

    That's great. Such devotion of resources to old trash.

  • @keithreh9338
    @keithreh9338 9 месяцев назад +1

    excellent resto! all that hammering for body work & no bondo...dedication to your work!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your compliment and comment! Cheers!🍻 👏👏🎉🎉👍👍😄