1963 Tonka Rusty Suburban Pumper Fire Truck Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2024

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  • @robinday2137
    @robinday2137 3 роки тому +26

    Tonka trucks from this era were so incredibly detailed and complex. Best toy truck on the market.

    • @LucDesaulniers1
      @LucDesaulniers1 3 роки тому +2

      And expensive.

    • @easyon31
      @easyon31 2 роки тому +2

      And real metal. Not like these high grade plastic trucks that's in the stores now

  • @davidd.perata2085
    @davidd.perata2085 10 місяців тому +2

    I accidentally came across this fire truck video and my jaw dropped. This was the firetruck my dad and I used on Saturday mornings to put out a building fire in the backyard, only the building was a large cardboard box. I couldn't believe that it was actually the same truck till I saw the hydrant and fire hoses. My dad would cut windows in the box to simulate a warehouse, light it on fire, and the pumper would put it out. One morning a local cop jumped up on the fence to see what the smoke was from. He thought our house was on fire.
    As I recall the hoses on the first truck we had screwed on rather than pushed onto the hydrant and truck. My dad would comment how cheap that was. Anyway, thanks for bringing back what was only a memory till now.

  • @thomaslevy2119
    @thomaslevy2119 3 роки тому +6

    When I was a kid, back in '63 or '64, my grandparents bought me one of those fire trucks. I loved it, but was never allowed to take it outside to hook it up to the garden hose. They didn't want me to get muddy! Oh, well. Some 57 years later I finally get to see it in action. Better late than never! Looks just as I remember it. Great restoration. Never would have guessed so many parts went into its construction.

  • @StudioPluche
    @StudioPluche 3 роки тому +38

    For us kids back then, it was a simple toy. Little did we know, and realized just how complex the design and assembly were. Again, a masterclass restoration job.

    • @edwardhugus2772
      @edwardhugus2772 3 роки тому +1

      I, too, find myself amazed at just how many separate parts there are. I played with a lot of Tonka Trucks and never knew how complex they were. Why can he restore them? ... Because things back then were quality made, well built toys, meant to last longer than a year or two. I wish I still had all of mine 😣

    • @viper3997
      @viper3997 3 роки тому

      As a "recent kid" i Wish my toys were like these, most of the time i used to get cheapy plastic models that would shred to pieces in a matter of weeks, my most valued toy possession is a Abarth 131 in alitalia livery that i bought when i was 14(i'm 22 now and my passion for boxy cars sublimed when i bought my alfa 75) but almost none of the other toy cars i had lasted to this day

    • @maribelcantarero7062
      @maribelcantarero7062 2 роки тому

      @@edwardhugus2772 la tarde

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 2 роки тому +6

    This was more complicated than it looked at first. thank you for such an interesting rebuild. God bless.

  • @brazillady5119
    @brazillady5119 3 роки тому +13

    I admit, the sheep are my favorite part. Especially the cyclops sheep. Hope they are all ok. Hugs to the kitty.

  • @uaalien
    @uaalien Рік тому

    The beauty of these restorations is that there is no spray paint used. Everything is polished, cleaned, replaced, if needed. It’s so incredibly proper!

  • @dennisn1672
    @dennisn1672 2 роки тому

    What i think about beside the great restoration is that at one time each of these toys were a kids Christmas or maybe a birthday present. The joy that each one must have given a child. The little things each of us leave behind in the journey of life that for a moment in time meant the world to us. Amazing.

  • @thomasthompson6799
    @thomasthompson6799 3 роки тому +1

    Magnificent! And you have both a red one and a white one. Better than new and a testament to your skill and patience. I hope you are passing these skills along to a younger generation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MrJerryKramer
    @MrJerryKramer 3 роки тому

    My little brother had one of these, I’m 68 years old and still have great memories playing in with it.

  • @kahnwolfe9548
    @kahnwolfe9548 3 роки тому +2

    This is another wonderful restoration. I had to pause for a moment as I swore I had seen this before. Turns out, what I was thinking of was another restoration from another channel of one of these trucks in equally horrible condition. I guess nearly all these poor little trucks have ended up in about the same shape and have nearly all the same parts missing off of them. Additionally, good on you for listing the parts and materials. I think far too many people take for granted just how expensive it is to restore a toy like this.

    • @Twizztify
      @Twizztify 3 роки тому

      Kahn Wolfe same. Swear I’ve seen this already? 🤔

  • @joallawestervelt6918
    @joallawestervelt6918 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome renovation. I really like the attention to all the details you take, all the tiny details. Like straightening tabs and edges that need it, sandblasting the insides too. Showing all the replacement parts. Do so much that so many others do not do or show. Note: I said so many others, NOT all others. You even demonstrate that they work. It is amazing how many pieces and parts there are. When you are tearing down, it does not seem so much, then you show them all laid out. WOW! I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for sharing with us. Take care and stay safe. ♥😺♥🤗♥

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 3 роки тому +12

    I wish I had the talent and patience to do restorations like this...

  • @w2dmw
    @w2dmw 2 роки тому

    I had a very similiar fire truck , like this, I got for Christmas, in 1957. The truck was a 1956 Ford. It also had the same hose reel. It came with a hose adapter, in the form of a fire hydrant; inlet was garden hose, outlet was a suction hose, mounted on the truck hose rack, that fed the truck, and water came out of the hose reel nozzle. The hydrant was a shut off valve, worked with a mini hydrant wrench actually shut off the water. I loved it.....!!!!!!

  • @beartooth8865
    @beartooth8865 3 роки тому +11

    Is it only me, or does anyone else really like the sound of the parts being snapped back together?

  • @ArtBoudoirLondon
    @ArtBoudoirLondon 2 роки тому

    Tonka made excellent toys. Its great that you preserve their clever designs .

  • @b-seitendeslebens
    @b-seitendeslebens 3 роки тому +7

    I had this tuck in my childhood.
    😊
    Greetings from Germany

  • @lawrencereid9375
    @lawrencereid9375 3 роки тому +3

    One of the best Tonka trucks EVER and you restored it to its original splendor. BRAVO!

  • @noradennis4361
    @noradennis4361 3 роки тому +3

    I love how you can make these toys new again.

  • @kungfuchimp5788
    @kungfuchimp5788 3 роки тому +13

    I love these Sunday morning episodes here. Sweet resto job.

  • @robertgoss4842
    @robertgoss4842 3 роки тому

    I received this nearly identical Tonka fire truck for my 8th birthday, 63 years ago. I still have it, so watching you work on this one made me a bit misty-eyed. You do terrific, and important, work. By the way, my Tonka truck is white, but every other detail, down to the filigree and the little dials, are exactly the same as your truck. Imagine my joy at seeing you breathe new life into it.

  • @davezirkle
    @davezirkle 3 роки тому +29

    Terrific restoration. Love the details on these old Tonka toys. Example: They could have saved a few cents by putting only 2 wheels on the rear axle, but they didn't, props to the people who made these.

    • @ahmadnablse4308
      @ahmadnablse4308 3 роки тому +1

      انا مشتاقشيتبه

    • @JimbolitoAFdoom
      @JimbolitoAFdoom 2 роки тому

      🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠👈👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @thejudgemeister
    @thejudgemeister 2 роки тому

    Just amazing! They are both so beautiful. Kids these days really miss out with plastic toys.

    • @chrismayer3919
      @chrismayer3919 5 місяців тому

      Metal toys that rust can be saved; plastic toys that break…
      FUGEDDABOUTIT!!! 😢

  • @davidaldrich3488
    @davidaldrich3488 3 роки тому

    Now....that's the right grinder for rivets....Ty....... powder coating chrome pitted areas good idea........love your efforts at details and obtaining missing pieces....very nice

  • @stevendebiase8286
    @stevendebiase8286 2 роки тому

    I had that fire truck when I was a small child.. It's still around. My grandson is now holding on to it.

  • @American_Jeeper
    @American_Jeeper 3 роки тому

    I got a Tonka firetruck for Christmas in 1977. While it didn't look like that one, the rubber hoses were exactly the same. I had a fire hydrant too, but I don't remember having to use a wrench to open and close it, I think mine had a spoked wheel on top instead. Great job on the restoration.

  • @mfcjr1
    @mfcjr1 3 роки тому +8

    Great work! I know a lot of fire buffs love this kind of restore.

  • @danielmcdowell9526
    @danielmcdowell9526 3 роки тому

    Just imagine how many imaginary fires these trucks put out and how many cats were saved from trees with those little latter's. These toys were from when we had imaginations and went outside to play the kids now days no nothing about that kind of fun and all the places you could go right there in your own backyard it wont about how much it cost or how new it was it was just about the fun and being a kid. Back when all you needed was a good old fire truck and a good imagination and some dirt to play in that truck would make you a hero in your own backyard. Much love from me and mine to you and yours. Love the videos and keep up the awesome work.

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard2560 3 роки тому +1

    Great restoration and fantastic display by the Chip Channel Sheep Stunt Team. But not enough sheep at the beginning!!! The pick up truck needs a driver and the sheep stunt team can push!

  • @daniyuniardi1282
    @daniyuniardi1282 3 роки тому

    I never knew it cost that much to restore these toys. I admire your passion on these restoration and share to all of us with well documented video for us to enjoy..thank you so much!!!

    • @charlesbrewer825
      @charlesbrewer825 2 роки тому

      I had one with the fire hydrant but I think if I remember right mine was a ladder truck

  • @raiderghost2475
    @raiderghost2475 3 роки тому

    Now this is a Tonka truck that I would LOVE to own!!!! Such an absolutely beautiful restoration!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ЛарисаКопылова-с1х
    @ЛарисаКопылова-с1х 3 роки тому +1

    Просто фантастика!
    Ну как можно так тщательно, качественно, детально выполнить все необходимые работы по реставрации этого игрушечного шедевра!?
    ❗❗❗
    Вы ГЕНИЙ в своём деле!
    💘💐👏

  • @KucintaMom
    @KucintaMom 2 роки тому +1

    Of all restoration videos, I love your the most. It's so much fun watching you restore such complex toys to perfection. And it so satisfying that you always strive to keep to the same original colours. Your amazing (mostly Tonka) toys collection, junkyard, cute sheeps and kitty, keep the kiddy in me alive!

  • @55ATA3
    @55ATA3 3 роки тому +1

    Love to see the toys that I played with as a kid again, You do a great job of making them look like they just came out of the box. I'm glad that I did not keep them in a box and had years of fun with my friends destroying the toys my mom and dad gave me, but now I wish I keep them in better shape so my son could have had them too. They just don't make them to last now and the ones that are made to last are priced so high that they are collector items and will sit in a case and never be used for the years of fun that they should be used for. Always make me sad to see toys stuck in a case were kids can't gain from the joy and fun that they were made for. I don't think I would have built machines for all the years I did if I didn't have the years of playing with all the Tonka toys that I had as a kid. If your going to buy a toy to save, buy one for your kids to destroy. When you see there eyes light up as they are playing with them, you can't put a price on it and that is the way it should be.

  • @danilomarangoni
    @danilomarangoni 3 роки тому +5

    I love long videos!
    Waiting for a restomod video.
    Hello from Brazil.

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 3 роки тому +7

    Your craftsmanship, editing and just shear... talent is so worth the channel. Your humor with these lil sheep at the end is why I stay 😬. And the adorable kitty is the icing on the cake. Very nice wrk.

  • @TulsaKanette
    @TulsaKanette 3 роки тому

    it always surprises that vintage Tonka trucks were held together with mostly tabs

  • @pianoplayrpiano99
    @pianoplayrpiano99 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful restoration, what a great toy this was! Thank you for sharing your work with us!

  • @Twizztify
    @Twizztify 3 роки тому +21

    Of all the restorers, I think you do the best. You take the time to really perfect the metal work and you even wet sand the primer out before doing color. You also do a great job of building your own parts when needed. Also love your junk yard sheep! 🐑

  • @Barbarra63297
    @Barbarra63297 3 роки тому +11

    That ending was the best!

  • @spawnsmom9386
    @spawnsmom9386 3 роки тому +2

    My brother's had that same fire truck. I remember it from when I was young - in the early 60's - gulp.

  • @anthonyhendricks7377
    @anthonyhendricks7377 2 роки тому

    The fire trucks wasn't my favorite as a kid!! Its ashamed what I missed out on!!! Loved the restoration!!! 🙂

  • @TheRealOtakuako
    @TheRealOtakuako 3 роки тому +9

    That's a lotta parts. In my few months watching your channel, this is by far the longest video I've seen. So satisfying to see you restoring this.
    Keep up the good work. 👍

  • @cjmfebruary
    @cjmfebruary 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome restlration! This is my favlrote color! That is one really cool fire truck!

  • @brucemorris6319
    @brucemorris6319 3 роки тому +14

    That has more metal in it than most real cars have today .

  • @stanelfrink3643
    @stanelfrink3643 3 роки тому +5

    14:38. The side hose mount background went from a small piece of metal to just a decal on the finished product. Great restore. Impressive with the powder coating of the extinguisher going to chrome. Looks great. Just when I thought you couldn’t top the last restore ...........or the previous one....or the one before .....etc. etc.

    • @vivianaveliz5225
      @vivianaveliz5225 3 роки тому

      Oop000poiuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupoooooooppppppmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnn;que se mantenga kkpkb7

  • @chrissharp5073
    @chrissharp5073 3 роки тому +10

    What an incredible amount of parts to make one toy fire truck! You have done it proud to complete this amazing restoration to an exceptionally high standard. Plus you have set a new bench mark when it comes to sheep dipping!!! Stay safe

  • @Timinator2K10
    @Timinator2K10 3 роки тому

    A toy museum would be a great place for your masterworks!

  • @valearl4693
    @valearl4693 3 роки тому +2

    That was so much fun. Love your sheep too.

  • @MrZlooze
    @MrZlooze 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful restoration on my favorite Tonka of all time!

  • @АндрейХодик
    @АндрейХодик 3 роки тому +1

    Incredibly!!!!!!!!Well done! Keep it up!!!

  • @mykeg2401
    @mykeg2401 2 роки тому

    The ending to this video was amazing

  • @fabiogianotti5270
    @fabiogianotti5270 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulation chip Channel the Fábio and Rafael from Brazil. The best restauration of toys. Long life the Channel.

  • @erikire
    @erikire 3 роки тому

    Functioning pipes!
    AMAZING Job.

  • @williampalenik7306
    @williampalenik7306 3 роки тому

    A good job done on the pumper fire truck it is ready for action now

  • @jbravo237
    @jbravo237 3 роки тому +5

    I've really been enjoying your channel & watching your incredible restorations! And I really love seeing your beautiful cat at the end. Makes me really miss the two I had, best companions ever. 😎

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice, Chip!

  • @arno7804
    @arno7804 3 роки тому +6

    Perfection! 👌🏻
    And a lot of parts again! 😅

  • @thecelticprince4949
    @thecelticprince4949 3 роки тому

    Now you're well covered in case of fire. One never realised just how complex these toys were back in the day. Beaut restos mate.

  • @drakea.5816
    @drakea.5816 Рік тому

    I can certainly understand why people send you their beloved old toys. They know the toys will get a first class restoration and a great home. Plus the sheep will always be there to guard them.

  • @martinvs6415
    @martinvs6415 3 роки тому

    That is beautiful. I love the ending. Please make sure the sheep dry out before you put them back in the scrap yard.
    An amazing and totally enjoyable video. Thank you Chip. Watch those fingers near that brush, my neighbour just injured his finger badly working on a machine.
    We are under lockdown again and I am lucky enough to be classified essential so I get to go towork and out of the house for a few hours a day.
    Stay safe.

  • @77PacerStudios
    @77PacerStudios 3 роки тому

    Beautiful! Now she's ready to put out fires for the first time in years!! Hopefully the old siren, water pumps, etc. still work!

  • @georgeshelton6281
    @georgeshelton6281 3 роки тому

    Did you notice that we've just already approached the first day of September? Hooray I'm thrilled; it's good to see the kids back, on the first day of school. At least I expect to get back to work, as soon enough.🏫 👩‍🏫 🚸 🎒 🏫 👨‍🏫

  • @Sam-ed8kk
    @Sam-ed8kk 3 роки тому +11

    What a great junkyard, with many more probable restorations in the future. Who knows what will be next (maybe the cyclops sheep?). 🚗🚙🚚🚛

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 3 роки тому

    Absolutely spectacular restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @CANADA515
    @CANADA515 10 місяців тому

    Nice. 😃
    This was my very first Tonka truck as a kid .

  • @loubarrett6479
    @loubarrett6479 3 роки тому +1

    Now you just have to find the companion Hook& Ladder truck to complete the set!😎

  • @Jerepasaurus
    @Jerepasaurus 2 роки тому

    Looks like heating the rims and tires to remove the pieces can potentially save you having to replace some in the future! Awesome job!

  • @RC-vh6ly
    @RC-vh6ly 3 роки тому

    Your craftsmanship is outstanding!!

  • @Barbarra63297
    @Barbarra63297 3 роки тому +1

    It's no wonder that I got more fun out of my GI Joe and accessories. Dolls were so lame and so boring. Always envied boy's toys, thank goodness I had an older brother, I got his cool stuff when he outgrew it. Another nice restoration, love your channel!

  • @Феникс-ф7ъ
    @Феникс-ф7ъ Рік тому

    Всегда смотрю с удовольствием! Расслабляет и успокаивает)) Автор очень трепетно подходит к реставрации. Молодец🤝

  • @jamesjustice4515
    @jamesjustice4515 3 роки тому

    Beautiful job so far. Wow look at that little fire high Juge

  • @paulaylward5565
    @paulaylward5565 3 роки тому

    Love old school toys and restoration

  • @dave3156
    @dave3156 3 роки тому

    Outstanding--they keep getting better and better! Great craftsmanship and artistic ability!

  • @brianhorvath3791
    @brianhorvath3791 3 роки тому +3

    I swear I’ve watched this video about 3 months ago. The hose reel is what sticks out most

  • @janeyhazelwood9894
    @janeyhazelwood9894 2 роки тому

    Loved the demonstration at the end...Baaah day for the sheep.

  • @latinalover2715
    @latinalover2715 3 дні тому

    Looks like a Ford, And those sheep are absolutely, cute and adorable. 😊😊

  • @chadkessler9591
    @chadkessler9591 3 роки тому

    47 minutes ... and I didn't even notice.... very nice!

  • @SandpiperN121PP
    @SandpiperN121PP 3 роки тому +1

    That turned out so beautiful! Awesome restoration and it looks like the sheep had alot of fun too!

  • @mohamedzulkifly8966
    @mohamedzulkifly8966 3 роки тому

    Never miss all your videos

  • @daleparks6978
    @daleparks6978 3 роки тому +2

    Sitting here with a coffee and enjoying another Chip restoration

  • @carolejane3029
    @carolejane3029 3 роки тому +4

    Love from Scotland love watching toy restorations 😊💖 can’t wait to see more ❤️

    • @mauriciomonroy5241
      @mauriciomonroy5241 3 роки тому +1

      Hola buenas noches espero que estés dormida 😗 Carole Jane 😊💖❤️

  • @rickanderson1168
    @rickanderson1168 3 роки тому +1

    I think you do an awesome job at your restorations when you were taking apart the fire truck I was hoping that you didn’t use the white walls on the tires again I know you go for originality but even as a kid that used to aggravate me to see white walls on a fire truck keep up the good work they look awesome I wish I had all the ones I had when I was a kid

  • @rosalamboy2407
    @rosalamboy2407 3 роки тому

    I enjoy your videos very much ,thank you for sharing your talent..

  • @coldcountess
    @coldcountess 9 місяців тому

    I haven't seen the white tow truck before, I like it !!

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 3 роки тому

    I have one of these in white... destroyed by my sister's freaking brat kids.. I have starting to look for all the replacement parts necessary. I also have an earlier (1956?) ladder truck, missing a few parts, most notably the wheel and threaded shaft used to elevate the ladder. Needs the loose ladders too. By the way, the hose reel on this was originally bare metal, perhaps a zinc or aluminum alloy. The original fire hydrant that fastened to a common yard hose was indeed red on both the white trucks as well as the red trucks. This episode is very inspiring.. makes me want to hurry up restoration of our old family heirloom.

  • @stevensummers9002
    @stevensummers9002 3 роки тому

    Totally love the opening with the tow truck coming and grabbing the next work of art and the sheep just looking on great work my friend

  • @jamesjustice4515
    @jamesjustice4515 3 роки тому

    Beautiful fire truck chip. Fantastic job. God bless u and ur family. Love ur show. I tell everybody about u that I come in contact with. Be happy today

  • @trszng
    @trszng 3 роки тому

    Now you need to build a tonka city for all those trucks and cars

  • @19555sandra
    @19555sandra 9 місяців тому

    Espectacular ambos carros de bomberos y sobre todo las mangueras, y las pobres ovejas aguantan tus bromas.
    Bendiciones.

  • @douglasb.1203
    @douglasb.1203 3 роки тому +4

    19 people are jealous or annoying, this resto is fantastic

    • @amol24290
      @amol24290 3 роки тому

      Uuuippou lo j join l pl hmm lo o

  • @thomasmorelli9271
    @thomasmorelli9271 2 роки тому

    I was 7 years old when this model of truck came out. These videos really make me want to shut off my computer, turn off the news, grab some Tonka metal trucks and toys, go outside and play. Just play. In a big pile of dirt. Until my Mom shouts out the back screen door "supper!"

  • @jameswarren423
    @jameswarren423 2 роки тому +1

    This was a true showpiece than I see you have two of them truly amazing pieces and to see them work was truly amazing! And adding the sheep squirt gun fight made it all the better keep up the great work👍🏼🤩

  • @sheep1ewe
    @sheep1ewe 3 роки тому +1

    Awsome!
    Those looks like an incredible fun toy to hawe for kids of all ages (both small and big ones...)!

  • @josephtrahan8045
    @josephtrahan8045 8 місяців тому

    I wish they made toys like this nowadays I really do

  • @christinagalanti8740
    @christinagalanti8740 3 роки тому

    I always enjoy your videos but the the sheep and bucket at the end was genius lol.

  • @clarklindquist8137
    @clarklindquist8137 3 роки тому

    Love both colors. Nice surprise. Great video

  • @lst1194
    @lst1194 3 роки тому

    A fleet of two. Very nice.

  • @jimsalina9290
    @jimsalina9290 2 роки тому +2

    Ok. I admit it. The kid in me was secretly hoping you would demonstrate the water coming through the hydrant, into the truck, and spray some water. There. Ok I said it. 😂😂😂

  • @lewisdickens3293
    @lewisdickens3293 3 роки тому

    Brings it back..... I had toys like this in the early '60s :-) ^ That fire truck looks like it's been on the road for real!