Custom 1957 Tonka Tandem Truck and Low Boy Truck Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2025

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  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 3 роки тому +8

    Instead of “Pimp My Ride”, we got Trick Out My Tonka!!!
    Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @42lookc
    @42lookc 3 роки тому +2

    That's one Tonka should have made! Great job!

  • @christopherprince3250
    @christopherprince3250 3 роки тому +7

    Love the old school pin stripping on the hood. Awesome job.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Going to try it again on some other projects

  • @ronnieburns4554
    @ronnieburns4554 3 роки тому +1

    You have put together the perfect setup! A tractor with a winch and a Lowboy, Well Done!

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 3 роки тому +1

    This was never made because they didn't have you to show them the value of the vehicle. Well done sir. Thanks for sharing. 👍😁🇨🇱🇺🇸

  • @jamesalinio5277
    @jamesalinio5277 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, I'm blown away with this custom build, I wish Tonka would have had the foresight to have done it back in the day, truly enjoyable, and maybe this project will make other restoration guys envious lol

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +2

      I'm shocked the didn't. They had all the parts available already. That long frame is used on a bunch of other truck models.

    • @jjryan1352
      @jjryan1352 3 роки тому

      Except for the winch to nowhere.

  • @theobserver1320
    @theobserver1320 3 роки тому +1

    I've seen quite a few such videos. But building a new vehicle from old and new parts really impressed me. A masterpiece! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bigrev1601
    @bigrev1601 3 роки тому +3

    The custom builds are always so much fun!

  • @donaldswink6259
    @donaldswink6259 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful restoration. Love the black trailer and frame on the truck.

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s 3 роки тому

    That turned out very well. Correct blacked out chassis and custom built. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @greggabel7238
    @greggabel7238 3 роки тому +2

    Very nice work on the truck cab. Create something Tonka did Not create back in the day

  • @geoffquickfall
    @geoffquickfall 3 роки тому +4

    Another spectacular resto. And finally a custom; perfect. Nice to see a custom in these restos! How about a Tonka camper truck resto/custom! Cheers, Geoff

  • @ronaldlapointe1219
    @ronaldlapointe1219 3 роки тому +1

    My dear Joe,
    Of all the toy remodeling sites, you are currently the most creative on the board. What you do is not done elsewhere. Congratulations on your talent and your imagination to create unique toys that no one has ever seen! A + for you ...👌

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, thanks! TRG restorations and Earl's Repair & Restore have done some great customs worth checking out!

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman3985 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video Joe, outstanding Job on the build !!!!

  • @c.j.cleveland7475
    @c.j.cleveland7475 3 роки тому +7

    Way cool, Joe! Great work and great imagination, too, coming up with something that was never made. Keep up the great work!! 😁👍

  • @wm.j.roscioli2976
    @wm.j.roscioli2976 2 роки тому

    Joe you did a fabulous job restoring it

  • @johnddminiguns4624
    @johnddminiguns4624 3 роки тому +2

    Never seen one like this (mixed parts) it's freaking awesome!! Great video

  • @CoolAgainRestoration
    @CoolAgainRestoration 3 роки тому +11

    I like very much the sticker 😎👍🏻 good job Joe

    • @xkronox96
      @xkronox96 3 роки тому

      Donde compro los carros

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks man!

    • @donigor9549
      @donigor9549 3 роки тому

      @@joe_diy the guy would like to know where he can buy your cars?

  • @johnkaiser8410
    @johnkaiser8410 2 роки тому

    Good looking truck, well done! The touch of pin striping on the hood is very nice! Thanks for the entertainment, good job!🤓👍

  • @jwpeters2092
    @jwpeters2092 3 роки тому +1

    One of the best toy restorations yet! JP3

  • @willieckaslike
    @willieckaslike 3 роки тому +1

    You Sir, are a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you kindly!

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown4274 3 роки тому

    Great Work!!!👍

  • @popsreclamationstation2542
    @popsreclamationstation2542 3 роки тому +3

    Great refabrication of some old parts and new fabrication of parts! 👍🏻 Enjoyed the dry run, giving the viewers the layout… good stuff! Very cool 😎 📸🇨🇦

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @thijsversteeg9010
    @thijsversteeg9010 2 роки тому

    Joe, je hebt weer een knap staaltje geleverd. Een schitterend voorbeeld van restauratie en customising.

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 3 роки тому +1

    Impressive! Thank you for posting.

  • @pauljohansson695
    @pauljohansson695 3 роки тому

    That trailer looks good with truck .

  • @bgdavenport
    @bgdavenport 3 роки тому +4

    We modelers call this "kit bashing." You give the term new meaning with a lovely creation! How's about showing us your collection from time to time.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      I really need to make a video of the collection!

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 3 роки тому

    Very nice object well done.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 3 роки тому

    Nice job creating one 😎 semi out of a mishmash of parts!!

  • @DIYCementpots
    @DIYCementpots 3 роки тому +1

    You can build the engine to make the model work. That's a great idea

  • @The_Dudester
    @The_Dudester 3 роки тому +1

    You had my 100% of my attention from start to end. Well done!! Great job!!

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear it!

  • @eliboriocortezyesiamabigof2343
    @eliboriocortezyesiamabigof2343 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing custom!

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you like it!

  • @bennycolburn1341
    @bennycolburn1341 Рік тому

    A very beautiful job on that truck

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer9651 3 роки тому

    Very cool creation.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @geddyzenorseman7476
    @geddyzenorseman7476 3 роки тому +5

    Really good job dude! Hopefully you can do something like that again.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      I'm planning to do more customs soon!

    • @geddyzenorseman7476
      @geddyzenorseman7476 3 роки тому

      @@joe_diy Sweet! I'll look forward to it.

  • @MrZlooze
    @MrZlooze 3 роки тому +2

    Very, very cool!

  • @robertgriffin662
    @robertgriffin662 3 роки тому +2

    AWESOME. You should do more custom vehicles

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      You'll be seeing more of them for sure!

  • @ModelA
    @ModelA 3 роки тому

    Custom!! Wow, you're really branching out now, Joe. I love it!!!

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Trying new things!

  • @jeffmcmurray-badappleamps1729
    @jeffmcmurray-badappleamps1729 3 роки тому +1

    Nice work!

  • @carrestore
    @carrestore 3 роки тому

    great job,The color choice was good

  • @johnperez2898
    @johnperez2898 3 роки тому

    Great job like always

  • @SoMoDiecast
    @SoMoDiecast 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic build!

  • @rickb3225
    @rickb3225 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy the simplicity of your videos! You do great work 👍

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 3 роки тому +2

    Cool 🧞‍♂️

  • @isabelmartinez258
    @isabelmartinez258 3 роки тому +5

    Te quedo hermoso" que paciencia 👍tienes tus herramientas necesarias bien padre 👌😉

  • @allanweaverling730
    @allanweaverling730 3 роки тому +2

    Joe that was a treat to watch after working over night. Always enjoy your restorations. Glad I subscribed to your site.This one was really neat.Thanks

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Glad you enjoy the content!

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 3 роки тому +2

    Very sweet love it brother nice work as always Lee

  • @RepairRestore
    @RepairRestore 3 роки тому

    Excellent job and beautiful work. Love the Customs!!

  • @piergiuseppepellegrini4164
    @piergiuseppepellegrini4164 3 роки тому +1

    Ottimo progetto... Ciao amico mio. Il mio saluto viene dal Italia...👏👋

  • @60bui
    @60bui 3 роки тому +2

    Great job 👌👌👌

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot 😊

  • @sftvierendeels
    @sftvierendeels 3 роки тому +9

    What a masterpiece! If I understood correctly, this model does not exist in the TONKA range ... it's a shame it would have been a great success.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +5

      Correct, there are some similar customs out there but Tonka never made a tandem tractor

    • @mikesilva3868
      @mikesilva3868 3 роки тому +4

      @@joe_diy interesting info 🤗

  • @lastmanstanding1767
    @lastmanstanding1767 3 роки тому +1

    I'm at a loss for words. 😳 I LOVE IT

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox 3 роки тому

    Awesome brother , I love it !!

  • @katmalone3696
    @katmalone3696 3 роки тому

    Nice job!

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-57 3 роки тому

    Hey Joe
    Great imagination on the truck
    One of my favourites of yours
    Take care

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Mine too!

    • @Tim-57
      @Tim-57 3 роки тому

      @@joe_diy
      😁

  • @donigor9549
    @donigor9549 3 роки тому +2

    Que lindo trabalho, parabéns!
    Congrats for this beautiful job!

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic work Mate

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @titidu2276
    @titidu2276 3 роки тому +1

    good job !

  • @ImeldaArriaga-c8g
    @ImeldaArriaga-c8g 4 місяці тому

    Sir u did a amazing job on that toy sir WOW it looks bad ass sorry but it is a awesome restoration sir perfectly restored 👍👍👍👍👍👍 one 💯💯💯💯💯 percent beautiful sir 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @archiebertillociar5416
    @archiebertillociar5416 3 роки тому +4

    Thrill Truck

  • @adamssanchez7709
    @adamssanchez7709 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome joe

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 3 роки тому

    awsome job.very nice.larry

  • @reganmccollum7778
    @reganmccollum7778 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job !!! only flaw I seen was that you didn't make the rear tandem tires on truck pivet like they do on the trailer. Still a beautiful job great imagination

  • @b-17flyingfortressdragon91
    @b-17flyingfortressdragon91 3 роки тому +4

    Eyy that's epic

  • @davidjohnston330
    @davidjohnston330 3 роки тому +2

    SUPER 👌👌👌👌👌

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @antonioronaldslilvadeabreu7744
    @antonioronaldslilvadeabreu7744 3 роки тому +3

    EXCELENTE

  • @larryfeeks6620
    @larryfeeks6620 3 роки тому

    Very cool!

  • @ricardogaraycochea1939
    @ricardogaraycochea1939 3 роки тому

    Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo 🇵🇪

  • @chrismayer3919
    @chrismayer3919 Рік тому

    All it needs now is taillights and a piece of heavy machinery to go onto the trailer! 😃👍

  • @tsikavimandry3600
    @tsikavimandry3600 3 роки тому +1

    14:12 It was worth cutting a place for the movement of the third axis. You have made the suspension locked and the rear wheels cannot move. Why?

  • @nene2bad613
    @nene2bad613 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!

  • @greggabel7238
    @greggabel7238 Рік тому

    An aftermarket creation of what Tonka never marketed in 1957. The dome 🚨 is Amber, Not Red which is the appropriate color. Only Fire-Medical-Police vehicles are to have a red dome roof 🚨 light. I am glad that someone sees it

  • @lolcec81
    @lolcec81 3 роки тому

    Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

  • @animeangel1983
    @animeangel1983 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect Franken-Truck for Halloween month, well done Joe. :)

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @alexanderrodrigues5095
    @alexanderrodrigues5095 3 роки тому

    Restaurar é uma arte... customizar é legal demais 😀🇧🇷.

  • @brucebonkowski9568
    @brucebonkowski9568 2 роки тому

    You might been able to cut popsicles sticks as planks for the decks and used jewelry chain as chain downs

  • @justinmcclanahan6036
    @justinmcclanahan6036 Рік тому

    Nice rig & lowboy trailer. What are you going to put on the lowboy trailer 🤔

  • @papashoes7138
    @papashoes7138 3 роки тому +1

    loved the build. Is there a reason you didn't trim the frame of the truck wo that the rear axels would articulate?

  • @annettemalaski1967
    @annettemalaski1967 3 роки тому +1

    Now that's a boss rig! What is it going to tow!

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      I haven't decided yet. I'd really like to find a dragline for it.

    • @jjryan1352
      @jjryan1352 3 роки тому

      Good question.

  • @nelsonbottijunior6664
    @nelsonbottijunior6664 3 роки тому

    Muito bom. Parabéns. Excelente

  • @brucebonkowski9568
    @brucebonkowski9568 2 роки тому

    Hey Joey I love it but wondered if you could have used some old hubcaps not able to shine and painted them as they were on some of the old wheels that had those spoked axles maybe used paint markers and a nice single exhaust stack would been nice maybe used a tired crane spool and handle from a wrecker to made a winch behind the cab got the chain stainless steel jewelry chain to be able to pull equipment that broke down

  • @waylonhill1346
    @waylonhill1346 2 роки тому

    brilliant

  • @chrismayer3919
    @chrismayer3919 Рік тому

    Who knew Tonka trucks could be so easily modded? (But then these are the pressed metal, old-school toys; so it’s a given…) 🤓

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 3 роки тому +1

    Looks great!! What no red trailer lights hahaha You did a excellent job restoring it
    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I actually bought them but they were too small. I'm not sure what is supposed to fit the hole size.

  • @emilianoperezdominguez8642
    @emilianoperezdominguez8642 3 роки тому +2

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @brucebonkowski4526
    @brucebonkowski4526 3 роки тому

    Love the restoration may I suggest a few ideas I thought you might used some wood grain paper and cut into strips and maybe made this into 2 parts the next a small dozer of construction equipment to be put on and chains to chain it down and found red and white for trailer lights and taillights on the trucks

  • @MyYAHVEH
    @MyYAHVEH 3 роки тому +1

    Great job, but it's a 56 Ford, this was the last year of that body style, I drive a 54 F100 and you can paint it.

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Tonka was always a year behind the real ford F series. So in 57 they were making a 56 and they didn't switch over to the new body style until 58

  • @allenduncan1944
    @allenduncan1944 Місяць тому

    I have the same trailer if you flip the trunnion plates for the axles the trailer sets level.

  • @benv1752
    @benv1752 3 роки тому +1

    Great adaptations. Too bad you didn't have a windshield

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +1

      I know! Unfortunately they never made one for this generation of Tonka trucks and it would be a heck of a time to make one

  • @stephaniehamilton6217
    @stephaniehamilton6217 3 роки тому

    You should've made templates of those tandem plates and winch so you can make your own in future!😏

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Next time! I think I have others around somewhere.

  • @joesaiditstrue
    @joesaiditstrue 3 роки тому +2

    ahh, rusted metal toys from the 1940s to the 1970s. they even came with the Tetanus DLC

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +3

      No rust no fun!

  • @Bender13
    @Bender13 3 роки тому

    Really nice custom! Curious how the fifth wheel and the fuel tanks are attached….just friction fit? Now you could go one step further and put custom wood decking on the trailer🍺

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      The fifth wheel is kind of clipped on with the tabs. The fuel tank is attached with the same screw holding down the winch doing through the fame.

  • @bretti4763
    @bretti4763 3 роки тому

    Great job! Was it difficult getting the pin stripes on?

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому

      Nah, it was a waterslide decal. Nothing too crazy

  • @justinmcclanahan4745
    @justinmcclanahan4745 3 роки тому

    Nice restoration but you forgot to put a front windshield in it bcause it has a dashboard in it

  • @only257
    @only257 3 роки тому +3

    😌

    • @joe_diy
      @joe_diy  3 роки тому +2

      :)

    • @only257
      @only257 3 роки тому +1

      @@joe_diy thank you very much thank you very much thank you very very very much 🎂

  • @tommygreen8212
    @tommygreen8212 Рік тому

    Where did you get the lowboy thanks Tommy

  • @wayneleslie1860
    @wayneleslie1860 3 роки тому

    Looks almost real.

  • @hydealmen5280
    @hydealmen5280 Рік тому

    Where did you get the desull trailer?

  • @fair2middlin
    @fair2middlin 2 роки тому

    what is your blast media? Tonka rivet tool LINK is dead