1955 Tonka Log Hauler Semi Truck and Trailer Restoration

[@StudioPluche]

The amount of paint missing tells me that this truck got a lot of love from a kid back in the day. Great to see it so well restored. Great job Joe!

[@joe_diy]

Thanks! It was definitely loved for a long time! Glad I could bring it back to it's former glory!

[@mikesim1882]

@@joe_diy what type of blasting media do you use?

[@joe_diy]

@@mikesim1882 I was using crushed garnet in this video. I use aluminum oxide too depending on what I can find locally.

[@mikesim1882]

@@joe_diy ok thanks, I do sandblasting myself and I always curious what other people think is best to use

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Wow looks great mate

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!

[@ModelA]

Wow! You got a sponsor and everything! You're really moving up, my man! Congratulations.

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Paul! I'm trying!

[@martinchristian7270]

That should be good for another 50-70 years.

[@robertphillips6296]

Very Nice, thank you for posting.

[@joe_diy]

Thanks for watching!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Beautifully done

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Larry!

[@errolpoxleitner7901]

Very good job.

[@joe_diy]

Many many thanks

[@samanthadean1083]

First Sponsor!!! Congrats!!!
Also, amazing job on the restoration!!!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joe_diy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@christopherprince3250]

Better than new, great job

[@joe_diy]

Thanks! It was a satisfying one for sure!

[@billiehydrick6417]

That's a beautiful job thanks for sharing my friend 😀

[@joe_diy]

Thank you!

[@Verrucca00]

That is probably the neatest, and least wasteful application of filler, that I’ve ever seen.

[@annettemalaski1967]

Another great restoration! This truck and rig will make someone very happy!

[@joe_diy]

I think so too!

[@jankotze1959]

Great restoration Joe

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Jan!

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Love that gorgeous reds. Great restoration Joe. Beautifully done.. ❤😊❤

[@joe_diy]

Thanks so much!

[@chrissmith1387]

Fantastic ! As always !!

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Chris!

[@charitybrown4274]

Great Work as always!!👍

[@joe_diy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@69A12SuperBee]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@joe_diy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@keithmiller3120]

Nice job 👍🏻

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Keith!

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Nicely done, never thought about a silver chassis but it looks better than the black.

[@frios011]

Amazing talent!

[@joe_diy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ceciljohnson3829]

Awesome restoration

[@joe_diy]

Thanks 👍

[@joelcruz7663]

Excelente trabajo 👏👍

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!

[@joelcruz7663]

@@joe_diy amigo me encantan tus trabajos.
La dedicación, el amor y el empeño que les pone a cada restauración 👏👏👏👏

[@teee4532]

Looks awesome! Terrific restoration

[@joe_diy]

Thanks T Eee!

[@jamesalinio5277]

You did way better than I could have done Joe, great job of restoring a classic 55

[@joe_diy]

Thanks James! I've had a lot of practice!

[@isabelmartinez258]

Noo manches te quedo precioso de colección ☺🙆🙋.....👍

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!

[@khalidalothman2397]

YOU ARE Amazing👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!!!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Great Video Joe DIY!

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Chip!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Looks great well done.

[@joe_diy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CJ_7519]

👍!

[@joe_diy]

👍!

[@dz-abouttechnique1849]

Excellent video!!

[@joe_diy]

Thank you very much!

[@oneshotme]

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

[@joe_diy]

Thank you very much!

[@RestoDudes]

Nicely done Joe, Bravo!

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Resto dudes!

[@AlvaroLucard]

😎😎😎

[@alexanderrodrigues5095]

Mais uma vez bom trabalho e feliz ano Novo Joe 🇧🇷🛠🇺🇸.

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Alexander! Happy new year!

[@garrettdunnebeck6127]

I like it! Great job, Joe!

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!

[@keithmerce3863]

Love the videos man keep it up

[@joe_diy]

Thanks man! More to come!

[@douglasritchey3045]

Some stain on the "logs" would make them look more realistic
But it's still a great restoration

[@scottfortune9016]

I thought it was a truck for hauling containers. But a logging truck is much more cool!
Nice job!!

[@joe_diy]

That would make a cool custom!

[@funtoytoyschannel5676]

Perfect restoration

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very nice work as always Joe love it brother Lee

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Lee!

[@lolcec81]

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

[@valborchardt3596]

Hi there from South Africa. Thank you, that really turned out awesome….

[@joe_diy]

Hello there! Thanks for watching!

[@rctruck12game53]

I love watching

[@joe_diy]

Glad to hear it!

[@jackskeans6508]

Great job Joe! Keep up those terrific restorations.

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Jack!

[@bgdavenport]

Perhaps consider the use of teflon washers between moving parts to prevent future wear.

[@joe_diy]

Good tip!

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Joe beautiful restoration good job well done

[@joe_diy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayshutsa6690]

Love the restoration the color scheme is awesome. You have an excellent channel and content. ❤🇨🇦

[@restorationconstantines7731]

Very well👍

[@joe_diy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@myronbedner5163]

Awesome Job!! You have interesting videos especially when it looks like you have to struggle a little with something but you do great work.

[@joe_diy]

Thanks! Working with toys this old is always a struggle. Might as well show it!

[@MrZlooze]

Sweet!!!

[@joe_diy]

Thanks MrZlooze!

[@TheGameHHH2000]

Good job

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!

[@chrismayer3919]

Everyone loves a log… (if you decide to brown-stain them, you could have telephone poles!)

[@KongRestoration]

Awesome. Did you sand it after fill the spot?

[@joe_diy]

I did!

[@TheBigbrother47]

LOVE IT

[@RepairRestore]

Beautiful Restoration Joe! Is that a Ford carb sneaking its way into the video!😀

[@joe_diy]

Haha yes it is! Bench full of hot rod parts!

[@curtisanderson9062]

What happens to the restored toys? Are they for sale or on display somewhere?

[@joe_diy]

They're on display in my workshop.

[@wtfallready]

What is that filler that is able to powder coat over? It holds up to heat and attracts the powder?

[@joe_diy]

Lab metal. I've been experimenting with bondo and plastic fillers and they've been working great for pitting.

[@edwinayalasr3699]

Nice Job joe i like

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Edwin!

[@zebrafinchaviary6726]

Mükemmel

[@joe_diy]

Thanks!

[@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv]

is this a custom restoration or is that what it originally looked like?

[@joe_diy]

That's what it originally looked like. Someone painted the trailer black but originally it was silver.

[@quartzlierquartzlier]

👍

[@ledbyonme2064]

Great restoration as always. What year was that truck made

[@joe_diy]

Thanks Led! That one is a 1955

[@timothysobecki9649]

well one thing for loging truck you unfinsh logs to make realism

[@ronaldmiller6520]

Yes that is a log hauler, your mistake is you painted it silver, it was black when you got it, I worked a few logging ranches and all logging haulers are black.

[@joe_diy]

Someone else actually repainted in black. The original 1955 tonka log trailer was silver.

[@ImeldaArriaga-c8g]

A beautiful job well done sir beautiful nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikesilva3868]

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[@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv]

what?

[@mikesilva3868]

@@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv its a tv series that makes fun of movies and shorts 😊

[@luigivoncheeseburgerjenkinsiv]

oh thanks

[@carrestore]

Awesome restoration

[@joe_diy]

Thank you!