1959 Tonka Fire Truck Restoration

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  • @richarddiersing777
    @richarddiersing777 2 роки тому +4

    Chip; I've watched other restoration videos, but NONE take the time to pay attention to detail as you do. Kudos!

  • @RescueRestore
    @RescueRestore 4 роки тому +78

    Awesome job, great ending! You did a better job of rolling up the hose than I did. haha

    • @ChipChannelRestorations
      @ChipChannelRestorations  4 роки тому +13

      Lol that dang hose had a ton of comments on your video. Haha Thank you!

    • @fordf150xltlariat9
      @fordf150xltlariat9 4 роки тому +10

      It’s cool to see you tubers comments on the post

    • @rexjolles
      @rexjolles 4 роки тому +1

      Lol haha

    • @jodidavis6595
      @jodidavis6595 4 роки тому +2

      Love your show which led me to Chips. 👍🏽

    • @mjbirdClavdivs
      @mjbirdClavdivs 4 роки тому

      @@ChipChannelRestorations I love seeing the old Tonka & Marx toys being restored. I played with Marx alot growing up, and then in my teens moved to just outside Mound, Minnesota, and knew a bunch of people at the Tonka factory! Thank you for this, I hope you (eventually) recoupe your investment, after having to restore it again from YOUR kids playing with them!

  • @jeankelso7172
    @jeankelso7172 Рік тому +4

    Watching your videos 2nd time around. It's a shame I can't press the like button again.

  • @duncan5mcleod
    @duncan5mcleod 4 роки тому +6

    En rouge ou en blanc, ce camion pompiers est une réussite, magnifique avec ces très nombreux détails, du haut de gamme !
    Mmmmm, un camion toupie, caping-car, une dépanneuse plateau, du beau monde pour les prochains moins !
    Encore merci de nous en faire profiter !
    In red or white, this fire truck is a success, magnificent with these many details, from the top of the range !
    Mmmmm, a mixer truck, motorhome, a flatbed tow truck, nice people for the next few!
    Thank you again for letting us take advantage of it !

  • @plutoniumshore
    @plutoniumshore 4 роки тому +1

    There's something so zen about these videos. I must have binged 100 of them over the last 48 hours (up in a second monitor while doing other things). After watching so many, YT will sneak in other videos and in my mind I'm like "Chip would have done that differently" "Nope, messed that up" "ohhh..forgot to do this part...etc etc" haha. I think I've become a junkie. Anyways, keep up the good work!

  • @lisapino6739
    @lisapino6739 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic restoration. You are so great with your eye for detail. I was thinking why is there a truck bed on fire. Then here comes the Fire truck to put the fire out. Amazing Ending.

  • @metimoteo
    @metimoteo 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 70s era version of the Tonka fire engine with the same hydrant play feature. Great job of restoring the truck! Excellent video!

    • @mysterj1
      @mysterj1 3 роки тому

      I did too. It was a snorkel fire truck.

  • @csabatorok6253
    @csabatorok6253 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Szuper work 👏👍👍👍 Thenkyu from Hungary

  • @annettemalaski1967
    @annettemalaski1967 4 роки тому

    Bravo! I seen this exact truck done in red, but white is a bit more striking! It just seems to bring out the accents and equipment a bit more. You have a penchant for white and green trucks. Since I love colors, I will keep my eyes glued for more of you Chip!

  • @chrissharp5073
    @chrissharp5073 4 роки тому

    Another great Tonka Toy saved from the scrap yard. It's a joy to watch your workmanship in restoring a forgotten toy back to life. Thank you for sharing. Thank you and above all stay safe.

  • @christopherpape4237
    @christopherpape4237 4 роки тому +1

    do the camper next, love your videos, its cool to breathe new life into these old toys, they don't make them like they used to

  • @sa78247
    @sa78247 4 роки тому

    Outstanding job sir, when I was a kid in the 1950s I had the red Suburban Pumper Tonka fire truck, identical to this one only red in color. It was my pride & joy back in the day...

  • @winkfinkerstien1957
    @winkfinkerstien1957 5 місяців тому

    I must say that I'm glad that these toys are in such good hands for safekeeping and restoration. I'm tempted to give it a shot, but at age 67 my restoration skills are zero. I would love to have a sandblasting booth and powder coat setup. Just need more space and $$$. LOL. 😎👍🏻

  • @RoryDSmith
    @RoryDSmith 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful restoration! Love watching. Your work is excellent! Thanks for sharing.

    • @rosellabill
      @rosellabill 2 роки тому

      It's great to see isn't it. I love to guess which color he pics when re painting it. How about you? Dou have a best segment?

  • @JeaneRobinson
    @JeaneRobinson 3 роки тому +1

    Love that you are saving these classic toys. Try the retro brightening process using Hydrogen peroxide and UV light to clear the yellowing from the headlights and other yellowed with age parts. The powder coating process is so really rewarding to watch as is the sand blasting.

  • @williamnebelsr.9964
    @williamnebelsr.9964 4 роки тому

    I think you do the best job ever restoring the old tones toys bring back memories

  • @normanhumphrey9695
    @normanhumphrey9695 4 роки тому +2

    Just a absolute delight to watch this beautiful old fire engine come back to life again. I looks fantastic and the working demonstration was just fantastic.
    These videos are such a delight to watch and I look forward to sharing them with my grandson. Thanks so much for this channel and your hard work, I
    sure appreciate it. Take good care, be well and stay safe.

  • @gamera1962
    @gamera1962 4 роки тому +1

    Your collection of restored trucks is dazzling.

  • @grt8guy03
    @grt8guy03 4 роки тому

    I love the Tonka Junk Yard. Another AWESOME video and you are talented

  • @martinbalmforth2665
    @martinbalmforth2665 2 роки тому

    Chip your collection is awesome and yor kitty is awespme too

  • @elfowl6873
    @elfowl6873 4 роки тому +2

    You outdid yourself on this restoration.!!! Really beautiful job, Chip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @hypnofalcon4410
    @hypnofalcon4410 4 роки тому +8

    It's amazing how many parts went into thus truck. Awesome job!!!

  • @theriley1976
    @theriley1976 4 роки тому +2

    I'M new to your channel, but not new to the toy restoration videos. I''ll say this, you are top notch in your restorations . absolutely immaculate and spot on with accuracy and period correct accessories. i'll be watching from now on for more content keep them coming.

  • @tonydigirolamo3522
    @tonydigirolamo3522 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! If ever decide to restore my white '59 Tonka Fire Truck, I'll use your video as a guide. I believe this truck was sold in white for only one year: 1959.

    • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
      @jenniferwhitewolf3784 3 роки тому

      That is correct, 1959 only. We have one that has been in the family since new, but badly abused by sisters children. Cab front is pushed in, and rust is beginning all around. Its right at that stage between nice patia, and rusty enough to demand restore, rather than preservation. Next few months will see the decision made, depending on how damaged the cab and bumper and grill end up being. No matter what, we will have to pull the cab to straighten the parts out. If dome of the rust haze does not clean off, it might end up pulled all apart and glass bead blasted for a repaint. It needs over $100 in missing parts too.

  • @StephenViola-ib8dq
    @StephenViola-ib8dq 11 місяців тому

    Great job!! I have several trucks that I am going to restore including fire trucks. I have a red one that I am going to do in white. I will have to send to my local powder coater. He does all my car stuff. Great ending, I love it!!!!

  • @bobcatsmith246
    @bobcatsmith246 4 роки тому +4

    I love that you're taking the time and restore these old Tonka toys. When I was a kid my younger brother and I had the dump trucks, we had a small hill in our backyard and we would ride on them going down the hill. I didn't know that the fire engine did that. If that dump truck's bed go's up really slow, I had that one when I was 5 year's old (1967). Love the video's keep up the good work and stay safe.

  • @thijsversteeg9010
    @thijsversteeg9010 2 роки тому

    Zoveel onderdelen met zorg en toewijding behandeld. Dit leidt zeer zeker tot een schitterende restauratie, oftewel, een prachtig kunstwerkje. Elke keer blijkt weer dat u veel zorg besteed aan details, wat dan tot een dergelijk resultaat leidt.

  • @bigdom1978
    @bigdom1978 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic restoration 👍👍👍 The pickup fire at the end was well done and funny 👌👏😁

  • @samadkins843
    @samadkins843 2 роки тому

    you did a great job restoring the fire truck.

  • @roymichael851
    @roymichael851 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, great job, your attention to detail and approach is far better than most of the other half-a__ attempts from others that just disassemble, paint and reassemble. I like that you use the right tools and the careful handling too, great entertainment to watch you work!!!

  • @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno
    @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno Рік тому

    I love watching you work! Thank you for your wonderful job!

  • @karavalle12
    @karavalle12 2 роки тому

    Magnifique restauration ! Et de plus ! Belle petite finale, sur une extinction de feu ! Parfait👏👏

  • @carolmimiwienecke7634
    @carolmimiwienecke7634 4 роки тому +7

    My husband and I enjoy your restorations and the little play at the beginning and end. Keep up the good work.

  • @ulisesramossantana5490
    @ulisesramossantana5490 4 роки тому +1

    Woooow!!
    Que Hermoso quedó Tu Exelente Trabajo Amigo !
    Saludos desde Monterrey Nuevo León, México... 🤠👍 🇲🇽

  • @chargoldsmith5112
    @chargoldsmith5112 4 роки тому +1

    Love those Tonka trucks, beautiful restore... 🚒

  • @dr.skipkazarian5556
    @dr.skipkazarian5556 4 роки тому

    Once again, very fine work. The replacement parts are....well, you understand. My restorations are from the 20s - 40s which compels me to fabricate pretty much everything. Best wishes and stay healthy.

  • @bryanmiller6046
    @bryanmiller6046 3 роки тому

    I still have mine and a lot of the other Tonka vehicles and yours are beautiful

  • @thomasbeck8326
    @thomasbeck8326 4 роки тому +3

    I like the Happy Ending putting out the fire. You have the most interesting junkyard.

  • @aceallenk
    @aceallenk 4 роки тому +7

    ''Beautiful'', again. The only way to describe it !!!

  • @ronbrock6153
    @ronbrock6153 Рік тому

    So cool the firetruck doing its job.

  • @42lookc
    @42lookc 4 роки тому +2

    17:57 *POP!* The Made in America precision quality never ceases to impress me.

  • @sarahohalloran6695
    @sarahohalloran6695 2 роки тому

    I would love to see a truck like that. Taken apart, cleaned and polished with new lights and everything fixed and reassembled. Keeping the patina on the body paintwork. I think it would look amazing.

  • @jocelynvitale4577
    @jocelynvitale4577 6 місяців тому

    You always make old toys good as new

  • @chriscondon6426
    @chriscondon6426 3 роки тому

    Awesome. Loved the working fire hose.

  • @kirkjohnson8589
    @kirkjohnson8589 4 роки тому

    You Really are a Great Craftsman !

  • @coco354
    @coco354 Рік тому

    love your retoration projects of tonkas personaly i would put them in a glass cabinet of some kind to keep the dust away from them and still admire them

  • @unclebs4732
    @unclebs4732 4 роки тому +1

    Wish I had a salvage yard like yours. Very nice resto. Cool ending to a hot video.

  • @thomaslevy2119
    @thomaslevy2119 4 роки тому +1

    I had the older version of the fire truck back in the early '60's. I never got to use it with water. Nice seeing that it could actually work from the pressure-reducing fire plug.

  • @davidbutkos214
    @davidbutkos214 4 роки тому +1

    The opening scene sums up my childhood summers exactly! Kudos to you on bringing a classic First Responder back to glory. A job well done!

  • @harleyguyinmilw
    @harleyguyinmilw 4 роки тому +4

    Incredible! (as usual!!) the quality of your restorations is unbelievable, I don't think they were that nice when they were NEW! Your collection is very impressive. I really enjoy what you create.

  • @robertgoss4842
    @robertgoss4842 4 роки тому +2

    I received precisely this white Tonka model for my ninth birthday, 61 years ago this month. How can I be so sure? Because I still have it, on a shelf in my garage, where I see it every day. Incidentally, this toy was made to actually squirt water, and it really worked.

  • @thegeneral6192
    @thegeneral6192 4 роки тому +1

    I love the part at the end as well as the junkyard

  • @johnmay371
    @johnmay371 4 роки тому

    You do fantastic work.

  • @floopderpund
    @floopderpund 4 роки тому

    top notch restoration. thanks for sharing with us

  • @luisolguin5027
    @luisolguin5027 4 роки тому +1

    excellent work. what a beautiful collection of trucks

  • @martinvs6415
    @martinvs6415 4 роки тому +3

    Chip, that was a very nice restoration. I was wondering where that fire in the back of the pickup was going but the newly renovated fire truck came by just in time for the rescue. Nice hookup to the hydrant and really great fire fighting skills. Keep up the great work and the adventures.

  • @Josh3B
    @Josh3B Місяць тому

    Very cool how the hose and pump actually work.

  • @mysterj1
    @mysterj1 3 роки тому

    For a 1959 toy, this was really in great shape.

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 4 роки тому

    Love. It. As. Always. Very. Sweet 👍👌. Love. All. The. Trucks. At. The. End. As. Well. Nice. Work. Brother. Lee

  • @billschipper1718
    @billschipper1718 4 роки тому +1

    Looks great all the little parts add so much to the finish product.

  • @jasabasenara8124
    @jasabasenara8124 3 роки тому

    Love the end scene. Lost for words. 🙏

  • @TheWpafirephotograph
    @TheWpafirephotograph 4 роки тому

    Love that Fire truck & especially the Q on the fender

  • @goldenscales
    @goldenscales 4 роки тому

    It's Dec. 19,2020, and it's fun to see the toys you've done since this was made, parked up at the fence line! Lol. And, I've just finished watching the restoration of the tow truck you're using in this vid! Been subbed for a while, but I enjoy watching you at work!

  • @donaldswink6259
    @donaldswink6259 4 роки тому

    Beautiful Fire Truck.

  • @CelticViking57
    @CelticViking57 4 роки тому +9

    Incredible job man. The truck makes me think of the show emergency. The one from 1972

    • @georgeshelton6281
      @georgeshelton6281 4 роки тому

      This takes me back to the time when I first; purchased the 1987 Mattel's 'Hot Wheels Color Racers,' right from the downtown Santa Cruz Longs drugs.

  • @joepangean6770
    @joepangean6770 4 роки тому

    I had one of those white firetrucks back in the early 60s. It was my favorite and I especially liked the rubber hose on the spool.

    • @skrue68
      @skrue68 4 роки тому

      Why White? I thought all firetrucks were red? 😎

    • @brianchisnell1548
      @brianchisnell1548 4 роки тому +1

      @@skrue68 It was part of a set. A white rescue squad truck also.

  • @neinkalando2519
    @neinkalando2519 11 місяців тому

    It was a beautiful transformation from old to new

  • @willamcombs1106
    @willamcombs1106 3 роки тому

    Absolutely loved the ending. Great Restoration.

  • @user-ku2bm6kw2k
    @user-ku2bm6kw2k 4 роки тому

    cannot imagine how i enjoy watching your videos much, love all them amazing and adorable restoration congratulations

  • @mbre9309
    @mbre9309 4 роки тому

    Great beginning, love the junkyard and tow truck!

  • @jcamisa50
    @jcamisa50 4 роки тому

    I love your collection. Looking forward to the next one . ♥️👍

  • @rogerdale5451
    @rogerdale5451 4 роки тому

    This pre-dates my era.
    Remarkably in good condition to start, no accidents...

  • @toml.1408
    @toml.1408 4 роки тому +1

    Very good. Congratulations.

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for restoring this one it looks like the one I had when I was a child.

  • @timothynewkirk2654
    @timothynewkirk2654 4 роки тому

    Love your restorations! I never owned any Tonka trucks. I was eather too old for them or my parents couldn't afford them. So it goes! ...Newk from Kentucky

  • @roadtrippin1753
    @roadtrippin1753 3 роки тому

    I’m glad I found this channel, all your content is great

  • @bosshogg4324
    @bosshogg4324 4 роки тому

    Would like too see that flat bed and that pick up with the wood on it together that build will be epic...nice job....

  • @JohnSmith-ju9lf
    @JohnSmith-ju9lf 4 роки тому

    I think you're just a kid at heart. 😃
    Great work!

  • @sbjennings99
    @sbjennings99 4 роки тому

    Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers 🙏

  • @TheGameHHH2000
    @TheGameHHH2000 4 роки тому

    A lot of parts. Great job !!!

  • @NoticiasDeLaVia
    @NoticiasDeLaVia 3 роки тому +1

    Bello trabajo, gran final

  • @Ibonic
    @Ibonic 3 роки тому

    This is some BEAUTIFUL work bro; major props to you. Looks amazing.

  • @astolatpere11
    @astolatpere11 4 роки тому

    That was great! Fantastic ending.

  • @judywalker2849
    @judywalker2849 3 роки тому

    When he connected that water hose and put out that fire I was cracking up 😂🤣😂

  • @mencewilkinson9625
    @mencewilkinson9625 4 роки тому +3

    Very relaxing to watch, great job.

  • @vermasean
    @vermasean 4 роки тому +2

    Love the opening where the Tow Truck pulls the ‘Truck’ getting worked on. Thanks for restoring these ‘Classics’. Not only that, but you are bringing back life to some childhood memories 💛. Liked & Subscribed!!! 👍📺

    • @ChipChannelRestorations
      @ChipChannelRestorations  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoy them! I love doing these restorations! Thank you for watching!

    • @BronzeGiant
      @BronzeGiant 4 роки тому

      I can't tell you how many times my buddies and I have pulled a real one out of the weeds and got it running again.

  • @johnn2557
    @johnn2557 4 роки тому +3

    Nice Job!

  • @christopherhunt3274
    @christopherhunt3274 4 роки тому +1

    Aside from seeing the flatbed getting a makeover would love to see the truck with the camper on the back of it get a good makeover as well

  •  4 роки тому

    Restoration and hope is available each time you return to God.

  • @MohamedAli-yx5jr
    @MohamedAli-yx5jr 4 роки тому

    Great job from Algeria🚙🚐🚚🚚🚛🚜🏎️🚒🚑🚓🚕🚌🇩🇿

  • @geoffquickfall
    @geoffquickfall 4 роки тому +6

    Got to love the wrecking yard!

  • @AMStationEngineer
    @AMStationEngineer 4 роки тому +2

    I've viewed several of your restorations - in "binge watch mode"; you, sir, do the finest quality refinishing work on small items, on UA-cam. Is that a Blue M industrial/lab grade constant temperature cabinet/"oven"??
    In my day, Gumby would have driven that tow truck, after the Blockhead Brothers stole it, and went joyriding through a Playboy Magazine. Pokey only read the articles, and Gumby's mom was forced to order a briarwood pipe, and satin smoking jacket. Thanks for a job well done!

  • @jjflexx1
    @jjflexx1 Рік тому

    I absolutely LOVE your videos!! I am mesmerized by everything. I just can’t figure out if your studio is near a swamp or a highway! Lol

  • @stevenvaughn1679
    @stevenvaughn1679 4 роки тому

    Says alot for Tonka as rusty they get the metal is flawless loved them as a kid wished I still had them

  • @irisstrauss5667
    @irisstrauss5667 4 роки тому +3

    i love the intro with the so called junk yard in the back yard. funny!

  • @MichaelBritt23
    @MichaelBritt23 4 роки тому +1

    I like the goof-ups throughout the video.... it shows you are human

  • @stevenkuykendoll1884
    @stevenkuykendoll1884 4 роки тому +5

    Now that looks fantastic perfect restoration again. I really like the white version much more than the common red one.

  • @luisguirado8165
    @luisguirado8165 4 роки тому

    Felicidades por un buen trabajo bien hecho. Saludos.-

  • @brazillady5119
    @brazillady5119 4 роки тому +3

    Love, love, love your ending!

  • @adriamiraguilar
    @adriamiraguilar 4 роки тому

    Que buen trabajo !! Muy minucioso !!!