1970's Tonka Tow Truck Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @ChipChannelRestorations
    @ChipChannelRestorations 3 года назад +22

    Great Video TRG!!! It turned out awesome!

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +2

      Thanks brother!

    • @only257
      @only257 3 года назад +1

      @@TRGRESTORATIONS awesome job 😇

    • @michaelmathews295
      @michaelmathews295 3 года назад +1

      Chip Channel, take a tip from this guy and get some anvils to straighten your sheet metal. I cringe when you keep using those vise jaws.

    • @mikecomerford1986
      @mikecomerford1986 3 года назад

      TRG Vs Chip Channel !!!! Tonka build restro build off

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 2 года назад +1

    Very Good!

  • @Dan_Kornfeld
    @Dan_Kornfeld 3 года назад +8

    A brilliant restoration! Now we just need a full sized 1970’s Chevrolet C10 pickup restoration to match! Keep doing what you do!

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +2

      lol You funud that video and we'll jump right on it!

  • @shayd1984triton
    @shayd1984triton 3 года назад +1

    It's great you showed the next project at the end. It's like quantum leap. The end of each episode was the start of the next.

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard1392 2 года назад

    You can see how the towing operation gets way more simple in the 70's. Nice job

  • @joeyjohnston723
    @joeyjohnston723 3 года назад +2

    Great restoration. That blue really makes the truck.

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +1

      Thanks 👍

    • @only257
      @only257 3 года назад

      @@TRGRESTORATIONS take all the time you need looking forward to your next video 🙃

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s 3 года назад +5

    That rotating UV lamp rig, I smiled and gave a small quiet round of applause. The colours available with powder coating this day and age are amazing. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the cement mixer.

  • @diecast_MikeEspo
    @diecast_MikeEspo 3 года назад +2

    Awesome work as always.
    Better than new.
    Paint is great.
    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @brooklyndan11206
    @brooklyndan11206 2 года назад

    Had this Tonka model, me and my brother played a lots!! Thanks for posting this video, it's bring lots of memories!! Awesome restoration my brother!! God bless and stay safe!!

  • @gaynorjackson8857
    @gaynorjackson8857 2 года назад

    Brilliant restoration it gets better every time I watch exceptional quality and detail

  • @cricket8280
    @cricket8280 2 года назад

    Love your videos, you tear them completely down, others don’t do that. Looks great

  • @cricketwireless7409
    @cricketwireless7409 3 года назад +2

    Terrific restoration. Better than new. Thanks!!!

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @marty01957
    @marty01957 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful job, Tim! Ready for the next kid to put another 250000 miles of adventures on it!

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @jamesalinio5277
    @jamesalinio5277 3 года назад +1

    Another top notch restoration TRG, I didn't know that Tonka had black walls, for the tires, I'm out of work with a sinus infection and been bored, laying in bed surfing RUclips and you made my day a little bit better now,, thanks for sharing this

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @chemcody5119
    @chemcody5119 3 года назад +1

    Another brilliant save of a toy destined for the dump.
    Thanks for sharing the process with us.

  • @randybourdon2791
    @randybourdon2791 3 года назад +1

    It’s a Bob Ross “Happy Little Truck”! Well done!

  • @tommyherbert3931
    @tommyherbert3931 4 месяца назад

    Excellent restoration. Looks to good to play with.

  • @dbtech7914
    @dbtech7914 3 года назад +5

    Nice job! I always thought it was so cool how the simple mechanical operation of the boom worked. It made the toys more fun to play with.

  • @akknight1971
    @akknight1971 3 года назад +1

    Makes me wish I was a kid again. That looks great!

  • @shaunfelton2046
    @shaunfelton2046 3 года назад +1

    And again with the amazing work!

  • @mariot1374
    @mariot1374 3 года назад +1

    My favorite 24 HR service.

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @eaglestoneworks9572
    @eaglestoneworks9572 Год назад

    That thing turned out slick! Bravo 👏🏻

  • @only257
    @only257 3 года назад +1

    Great job brings me back to my childhood thanks dude👏

  • @benv1752
    @benv1752 3 года назад +1

    Nice job, looks like new! Yay, no whitewall tires on a commercial vehicle!

  • @johnje4285
    @johnje4285 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely superb as always

  • @tatiannazutania7751
    @tatiannazutania7751 3 года назад +1

    I want to play at your house. You have all the good toys😀

  • @dannyhenson3141
    @dannyhenson3141 Год назад

    Absolutely excellent restoration

  • @yootoobsuks4210
    @yootoobsuks4210 3 года назад +1

    TRG Restorations has a new video. YAY!!!
    Fantastic, as usual.

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 3 года назад +1

    Man, that one turned out great. Very nice!

  • @katmalone3696
    @katmalone3696 3 года назад +1

    Great joy! Enjoyed!

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni4026 3 года назад +1

    Hello TRG beautiful restoration good job well done

  • @StudioPluche
    @StudioPluche 3 года назад +1

    Early 70's that one. That's when Tonka started using more plastic and a bit less metal. An excellent restoration job and awaiting the one on that cement truck.

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks! It's a shame they started adding so much plastic

    • @StudioPluche
      @StudioPluche 3 года назад

      @@TRGRESTORATIONS We have to thank the bean counters for that. Replacing metal by plastic was more economical for Tonka to produce.

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 3 года назад

    I love the matched set of specialty hammers and related tools. I have never seen a kit like that. I have utterly no need for one, but I still want it. 😀

  • @Austeration
    @Austeration 3 года назад +3

    Amazing finish 👍 incredible restoration.
    Loved the UV light set up you put together.

  • @aaronroberts7084
    @aaronroberts7084 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @killahjay1000
    @killahjay1000 3 года назад +1

    To save a bit of money, you can sand and polish the plastics for the vehicles glass. I do it all the time with the old acrylic watch crystals. Works with plastic as well. It's so hard to find perfect replacements sometimes.

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @gregmoorhead365
    @gregmoorhead365 3 года назад +1

    Nice truck love painters helper

  • @cjmfebruary
    @cjmfebruary 3 года назад

    Another awesome restoration!

  • @AppalachiaRRlover
    @AppalachiaRRlover 3 года назад +1

    This is one of your bests!! Yes I had this truck as well in my childhood though it wasn’t blue it was red

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @thomasheroux3146
    @thomasheroux3146 3 года назад +1

    Nicely done! 👍😁

  • @kevincowlard829
    @kevincowlard829 3 года назад +1

    Yet another great restoration video 👍👍

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 года назад +2

    Just great job buddy 👍👍👍

  • @RedMorgan79
    @RedMorgan79 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for turning down the volume of the high pitched grinding segments 🪙

  • @johnbell6956
    @johnbell6956 3 года назад +1

    Excellent

  • @levidbateman5174
    @levidbateman5174 3 года назад

    Love this one!! Great job!

  • @geo2cv868
    @geo2cv868 3 года назад +1

    The before/after is really impressive

  • @thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012
    @thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012 3 года назад +2

    Ok, I love restoration videos, this being one of my favorite channels.
    I need to mention, beside the obvious awesomeness of the actual project, THOSE ARMS ARE TO DIE FOR!
    #SWOON

  • @suearmstrong3404
    @suearmstrong3404 3 года назад +1

    Really nice!!!

  • @paulwilson2118
    @paulwilson2118 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic work TRG. Great video. Thank you ..

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 3 года назад

    Very nice Tonka well done.

  • @victorserra8124
    @victorserra8124 3 года назад

    Amazing restoration! Great Job!!!

  • @Roberto231973
    @Roberto231973 2 года назад

    Awesome job on it

  • @andrewgrace4410
    @andrewgrace4410 2 года назад

    Nice restoration and color 👌

  • @donaldfranklinjr7087
    @donaldfranklinjr7087 3 года назад

    Great restoration video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @joallawestervelt6918
    @joallawestervelt6918 3 года назад +1

    Another awesome restoration. Your talent is amazing. Beautiful piece. I always enjoy watching your restoration videos. Thank you for sharing 💕😊💕🇺🇸

  • @thijsversteeg9010
    @thijsversteeg9010 2 года назад

    Another marvelous restoration Paul! You did it again. The paintwork, everything is beautiful.
    That is serious.
    Now something different.
    I think you should also lubricate the hinges of the hammer box.😉
    The speed with which you wield the hammer and you sand, is unbelievable. 😁😄

  • @myrestorations
    @myrestorations 3 года назад +1

    Pretty good restoration 🤝

  • @CJ_7519
    @CJ_7519 3 года назад

    Seein' toys like that, makes me feel old, lmao😆!

  • @edwardaldrich7213
    @edwardaldrich7213 3 года назад +1

    Great work as always - one of the best restores to date.

  • @keithreilly386
    @keithreilly386 3 года назад +1

    These you do great nice job

  • @lindaniedo1216
    @lindaniedo1216 3 года назад +1

    NICE!!!

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh 3 года назад +1

    Well done, looks factory new. The color match was so spot on. And I loved seeing the body work you did. Nice. All the way around.

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 3 года назад

    Nice work on this project.

  • @kathyw7143
    @kathyw7143 3 года назад +1

    Nice it looks good

  • @titidu2276
    @titidu2276 3 года назад +1

    very good job !

  • @rohitshukla9756
    @rohitshukla9756 2 года назад

    Awesome!! Enjoyed watching 👍

  • @gregwallis920
    @gregwallis920 3 года назад +1

    Good job Olemate 🇦🇺

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @michaelsylvester7272
    @michaelsylvester7272 3 года назад

    Hi Tim,
    I always like to watch your videos to the end looks outstanding.

  • @mauricioperez7328
    @mauricioperez7328 2 года назад

    De vuelta a poder jugar y hasta durante más de 24 horas!. Que maravilla

  • @douglashanson7005
    @douglashanson7005 2 года назад

    Outstanding 😊

  • @b-17flyingfortressdragon91
    @b-17flyingfortressdragon91 3 года назад +2

    This made me feel better after having my headphones break

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 3 года назад

    Great work mate

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-57 3 года назад

    Truck looks great Tim

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 3 года назад +1

    Another fine video, Sir. I’m constantly amazed at the tools and equipment you’ve amassed… that Maddox dent removal set (with the squeaky lid) is awesome. Enjoy the humor you add to your content. 👍👍👍

  • @josephsiddall6180
    @josephsiddall6180 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos! This is another very impressive restoration.

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 3 года назад +1

    It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!!
    Enjoyed the video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @darthprime4916
    @darthprime4916 3 года назад +1

    I 👍your videos before I even watch them, Bc I know it’s always top quality

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @carrestore
    @carrestore 3 года назад

    good job TRG👍👍👍

  • @dirtyhairy8884
    @dirtyhairy8884 3 года назад +1

    Great restoration, looks amazing!🤩👊👏👏👏

  • @michaelesmith1978
    @michaelesmith1978 3 года назад +2

    I admit I winced a bit when you were pushing that last emergency light in and then you reached for the hammer... I was so nervous! dontbreakdontbreakdontbreakDONTBREAKDONTBREAK *click* Ahhh.......

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +1

      lol yeah the smart thing to do would have been to take a file and open the hole just a little bit, but sometimes frustration wins!

  • @BUTCH0120
    @BUTCH0120 3 года назад +1

    Yay! New video!

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @davidsolis8672
    @davidsolis8672 3 года назад +1

    Eres el mejor 👑

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @terrifisher7579
    @terrifisher7579 9 месяцев назад

    Cool hammers ✌️

  • @kungfuchimp5788
    @kungfuchimp5788 3 года назад +1

    As per usual beautiful resto, excellent editing and humor. My kids and I love to watch you and Chip Channel. Between the restorations, Bob Ross and the Sheep what's not to like. By the way the whitening set up was brilliant.
    Keep it comin'.👍

  • @larrywasher2335
    @larrywasher2335 3 года назад +1

    You did great work on this restoration job of this truck. I work a graveyard shift job, and watching your restoration videos helps get me through the night. I do have a question: Have you ever considered adding an action figure inside the cab of a vehicle like this where there is seat and a steering wheel? A 3 3/4 inch Gi Joe, 21st Century Solider, or a BBI Ultimate Solider figure would look good inside this vehicle. Or even one of those Tonka Play People that came in the late 70's/early 80's? I am in my 60's now, but growing up as a kid that played with Tonka toys: I always felt Tonka toys needed a figure inside to complete it. What do you think?

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Tonka actually had action figures to go with some of their vehicles, starting in the late 70's

  • @cprxprt150
    @cprxprt150 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful job again! Line your milk crate and possibly enclose with aluminum foil for quicker and greater efficacy?
    Just a thought. 🙂

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +1

      It would definitely work better, but would be harder to film. Gotta make trade offs when you're making videos

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 Год назад

    Great 😊

  • @barrychandler5250
    @barrychandler5250 2 года назад

    I have a double boom Tonka wrecker in pretty good shape.

  • @boklevie1570
    @boklevie1570 2 года назад

    Looks great frame would of looked great black too

  • @КравцовСергей-ф2ж
    @КравцовСергей-ф2ж 3 года назад +1

    Отлично! 🤘😎👍

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @Jon-t7n
    @Jon-t7n 11 месяцев назад

    I think I won this truck on eBay looks great

  • @bigcountry8333
    @bigcountry8333 3 года назад +1

    Iv seen if u take a torch to the tires it will help make them blacker and look nice

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @a1wireless1964
    @a1wireless1964 3 года назад +1

    Nice restoration it turned out awesome! I think it would have looked cool too if you would have done the grill white instead of the Chrome

  • @Suebee1988
    @Suebee1988 3 года назад +1

    We're not big toy truck fans...but we love watching your restorations...One of my favorite parts is the kids shouting "Yay!" when you use the sandblaster. It brings us joy every time. Out of curiosity - do you keep these for your personal collection or to show or something or sell them...or a mixture of all of the above? Keep up the great work and keep having fun, Tim, and stay safe!

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks 👍 Some I sell, Some I keep or give to my kids. Just depends.

  • @Toystorations
    @Toystorations 3 года назад +2

    Your new sticker looks good, but not as good as the tow truck. Great job, looking forward to the next video.

  • @ArtisticEndeavors
    @ArtisticEndeavors 3 года назад

    Sah-weeeeeet! ✌🏻🎨☕️

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @kevinbaker4241
    @kevinbaker4241 3 года назад +1

    With that tow truck, you can rescue Chip Channel's sheep if they ever happen to get stranded in your neck of the woods. Just don't let the cyclops sheep get behind the wheel, lol...

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад +1

      If those sheep wander over here, I'm keeping them!

  • @PaulOtis
    @PaulOtis 3 года назад +1

    Easter egg at 12:48 :)

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @CJsRC
    @CJsRC 3 года назад

    I have one just like that from my childhood but instead of restoring it I plan on converting it to remote control.

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼