Very Damaged Tonka Volkswagen Beetle Bug Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 14 бер 2023
  • This was a very interesting, and difficult restoration project. The subject is a really neat Tonka Volkswagen Beetle that was severely damaged, but which I was finally able to restore completely.
    In fact, this Tonka Beetle has been in my home for more than a year, but I just hadn't been motivated to restore it. The first reason was that the roof of the beetle and the frames on both sides were seriously damaged, all were bent and terribly deformed. I was really not sure that I could even restore it well. The second reason was that the beetle was missing several parts, the bumpers, the windshield, and the headlights, and I just couldn’t find suitable replacement parts.
    At the end of January this year I decided to take on this almost impossible project. The entire restoration process was a challenge, it more difficulty than I anticipated, and the restoration of the roof and the door frames on both sides was not too difficult. The most difficult part was the reproduction of the windshield.
    I had an old beetle windshield, but it could not be restored because the surface of the windshield was not only severely worn, but also had cracks I couldn't fix. In fact, even if I had been able to find a new replacement windshield it would be impossible to use it. This poor Beetle was so terribly damaged, especially regarding the roof and frames, and required so much hammering and reshaping, that a new window would no longer even fit inside the body. The new roof was flatter, the sides a little different, it just would not work.
    So I decided to make a replacement window from scratch. I bought some plastic sheet stock, some thicker, some thinner, etc., and first tried to vacuum form a new window using the original window as a guide/mold.
    I works heat the sheets, set then over the original on the vacuum table, and is use the vacuum to mold the sheet.
    The vacuum I used seems like it wasn't strong enough to mold the thicker plastic and left gaps and rounded corners. I then tried the thinner sheets but these deformed and stretched too much and fogged up so that they weren't transparent anymore.
    I started over and bought some different clear plastic sheets online. When I received them they seemed to be of good quality and have high transparency, and the plastic sheets were covered with protective films on both sides. I had high hopes! However they became very brittle after heating and forming, and they cracked when I tried to further shake and cut them. Unusable!
    It took a lot of trial and error, but I decided to use the thinner plastic sheets, which are actually specially designed to be used for vacuum forming. I cut pieces to size for the top and sides and then just heated them with the heat gun to hand shape them as needed to fit.
    I again ran into trouble when I tried to glue these pieces together.
    The glues I used would flow away from the joint and damage the plastic, causing it to stain and fog up, or even melt and crack, depending on the glue.
    I tried both super glue and JB clear, but both had problems. This process was so meticulous, and I tried so many times, it almost made me crazy lol.
    I finally came up with a method that worked.
    I ended up again cutting and hand shaping the pieces, but I then carefully wrapped the window panels tightly with tape before gluing to keep the glue from spreading and ruining the surface of the glass. Then, very very carefully, using as little glue as possible, I got all of the pieces together.
    The final result was pretty good, it fit well, and the windshield was clean and clear, no scratches or other defects. What a relief!!
    I thought this restoration was going to be tough and I was right, but the results look great.
    The most rewarding things about this project were not only the successful results of the dilapidated roof and door frames, but also the fact that all of the missing parts were hand made by myself, including the windshield, bumpers, and the pair of headlights.
    I hope you enjoyed this restoration. It's a really neat toy with lots of history, and it came out looking great!
    As always, thanks so much for watching and feel free to tell me what you think in the comments below.
    If you like my videos, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and hitting the subscribe button!

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  • @Nebula_Ultra
    @Nebula_Ultra 4 місяці тому +87

    No filler, no memes, no music, no bs.
    You earned a subscription today.

    • @nunya7065
      @nunya7065 4 місяці тому +7

      Yea, i thought he would use filler on the top. To my surprise, he was able to sand the powdercoat to smooth it out. And it came out great. He's a master at his talent, fer sure.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  4 місяці тому +5

      Thank you so much for the support!!!👍👍👍

    • @LudwigSC93
      @LudwigSC93 3 місяці тому +4

      exactly why I subbed yesterday but the (Ferrari restore) had a little music. I just love the sounds of working with no music.

    • @alanegibbons
      @alanegibbons 3 місяці тому +1

      Nice job

    • @user-zh7ck2ue2n
      @user-zh7ck2ue2n Місяць тому

      ❤🎉😊😮😮.

  • @Urroner
    @Urroner 5 місяців тому +91

    As an engineer who has worked in the space program for over 40 years, it is a thrill watching a master doing a great work of art. What? Refurbishing an old Tonka vehicle is a work of art? As someone who played with Tonka toys as a kid and a parent whose kids who played with a slew of them, I won't say yes, I say hell yes.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому +12

      Thank you so for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👏👍👍🛠️🛠️🛠️🎉🎉🎉

    • @markblalock6579
      @markblalock6579 4 місяці тому +8

      Super impressive! Unsure how many hours you put into that project, but you, sir, are an artist. Beautiful restoration

    • @kierstenridgway4634
      @kierstenridgway4634 4 місяці тому +3

      Agreed. My boy's Tonka was am appendage. I was in awe how he pushed while running and never missed a step. It's now a planter. ❤

    • @Ex-Pear-Rocker
      @Ex-Pear-Rocker 4 місяці тому +1

      You say you worked in the spacd industry, did you construct the wires and harness systems for the astronots?

    • @Urroner
      @Urroner 4 місяці тому +2

      @@Ex-Pear-Rocker No,, that was not in my field. I have and still design software for the launch systems.

  • @dha588
    @dha588 5 місяців тому +34

    That was some kids memory. Thank you for keeping it alive.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому +4

      My pleasure. Thank you very much!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @yadaroni
    @yadaroni Місяць тому +10

    That clear plastic window work was genius.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Місяць тому

      Thank you! Cheers 🍻 👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @DXCommanderHQ
    @DXCommanderHQ 11 місяців тому +42

    Ladies and Gentlemen.. A genuine restoration, not a fake. First class. Thank you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому +3

      My pleasure and thank you so much!!!🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👏👏👏🍻😄

    • @thunderroad7289
      @thunderroad7289 10 місяців тому +2

      You are a true craftsman you’re amazing at what you do. I can watch you do these all the time it’s just incredible watching you turn. These beat up toys. In the like brand new again.

  • @keithbassett4988
    @keithbassett4988 Рік тому +171

    This is like therapy for me. Watching the ways you bend and shape the metal back into proper form and the intricate detail that you put into rebuilding the bumpers....not to mention the clear window glass is just mesmerizing. With everything today being disposable, it is nice to see that some of the old well played and used toys are given new life again. Thank you for your work, patience, ingenuity, and wonderful videos.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +13

      It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍😄

    • @nilsonlillo7953
      @nilsonlillo7953 10 місяців тому +2

      Esto es increible, eres un genio. Tu paciencia con lo que haces, vas dandole nueva vida al juguete, es impresionante tu destreza te felicito. Saludos.

    • @thelivinglegend2611
      @thelivinglegend2611 10 місяців тому +2

      They intentionally destroy these models/toys. How else would they know how to restore them.

    • @vladtheimpala5532
      @vladtheimpala5532 9 місяців тому +10

      @@thelivinglegend2611
      Sorry but I don’t think your comment makes any sense. Who are “they”? Are you saying that they *_(whoever they are)_* purposely banged up that toy and then let it sit outside to get rusty just so they could fix it? To what end? Why would they need to intentionally damage things in order to be able to figure out how to fix them?
      I think you’re looking for sinister motives where none exist.

  • @georgefortlauderdale
    @georgefortlauderdale 8 днів тому +1

    It’s truly mesmerizing. Thank you for inviting us to your world. 👍

  • @user-rk7pe8oz9c
    @user-rk7pe8oz9c 6 місяців тому +10

    Вот пример НАСТОЯЩЕЙ реставрации МАСТЕРОМ. Сколько роликов, где из проржавевшей насквозь рухляди "вдруг" после пескоструйки совершенно целый кузов... Только чуть молоточком вмятинки подправить... Здесь же всё честно. Кропотливость, внимание к мельчайшим деталям и поистине ангельское терпение...😊👍👍👍👍 Результат - машину можно определить в коллекцию. Безупречная работа. Браво👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  6 місяців тому +1

      Wow thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍😄

  • @Khrystyna853
    @Khrystyna853 Рік тому +150

    This makes me so happy - to know that there are others out there who love and wish to preserve and repair original things, and don't take part in the throw-away culture that most of the world seems to have embraced. Thank you! 💙💛

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +13

      Well said! Thank you for your sharing and wonderful comment!!!👍👍🎉🎉

    • @gideonlapidus8996
      @gideonlapidus8996 Рік тому +6

    • @MosaBenmosa-xe1gl
      @MosaBenmosa-xe1gl Рік тому

      iii

    • @paulohenriquesouzateixeira58
      @paulohenriquesouzateixeira58 Рік тому +2

      um brinquedo desse tem história, é uma pena que preferiram jogar fora a ter que restaurar, mas o lado bom é que existem pessoas que resolvem consertar , parabéns ficou lindo

    • @andrzejpacan1883
      @andrzejpacan1883 7 місяців тому +2

      te stare rzeczy są bardziej trwałe niż obecne produkty masowej produkcji

  • @kenthomas1109
    @kenthomas1109 Рік тому +14

    When I saw the tow truck roll that baby in, I was filled with joy. Nice ending, as well. Every moment in between was magic. Absolutely amazing restoration.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much!!!🎉👍🎉👍

    • @Rob-fc9wg
      @Rob-fc9wg Рік тому +2

      Most of his restorations have to be towed in.

    • @kenthomas1109
      @kenthomas1109 Рік тому

      @@Rob-fc9wg Yes… I’m a fan. It was watching this particular wreck that filled me with joy of anticipation.

  • @paulharris5541
    @paulharris5541 11 місяців тому +1

    Some kid’s done a right number on that! Well done bud 👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому

      No doubt, thank you!!!🎉🎉👏👏

  • @fsj197811
    @fsj197811 21 день тому +1

    Love your using the tow truck for the intro. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  20 днів тому

      Glad you like it. Thank you!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍

  • @user-qf6ei8ld7k
    @user-qf6ei8ld7k Рік тому +16

    Мастер молодец! Всегда приятно, когда человек работает руками и дарит вещи вторую жизнь.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +3

      Wonderful comment! Thank you so much!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @montgomeryscott8662
      @montgomeryscott8662 Рік тому +2

      Это то, что я понял из своего собственного опыта, я возвращаю Volkswagen Beetle 1995 года в его первоначальное состояние Привет из Мексики

    • @user-qf6ei8ld7k
      @user-qf6ei8ld7k Рік тому +1

      @@montgomeryscott8662 Достойное занятие! Ручной труд очень уважаемый среди профессионалов. Я занимаюсь строительством, тоже приходится много восстанавливать. Привет из Беларуси!

  • @spaz-tech
    @spaz-tech Рік тому +8

    Ironic that the floor pans were rusty, just like almost every other VW Bug. 😂
    Excellent work!!

  • @adriangoede7433
    @adriangoede7433 3 місяці тому +2

    Lovingly restored. I have a decent Beetle collection & just happen to have one of these! Excellent work.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  3 місяці тому +1

      That’s cool! Thank you!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉

  • @rosemorrison7075
    @rosemorrison7075 2 дні тому +1

    Absolutely lovely restoration. Thank you for sharing your excellent craftsmanship.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  2 дні тому

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @raywood8187
    @raywood8187 Рік тому +159

    Rollover accidents are rough but great job bringing her back! I love the improvising you did to fabricate parts.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +11

      Thank you so much for your compliment, wonderful comment and support as always!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @anibalbabilonia1867
      @anibalbabilonia1867 Рік тому +14

      👌😂👍Lmfao! “Roll over” good one dude!

    • @rictracy8221
      @rictracy8221 Рік тому +6

      ​@@ar_restoration ❤

    • @alejandroparra8220
      @alejandroparra8220 Рік тому +2

      ​@@ar_restoration 😊

    • @tomservo56954
      @tomservo56954 Рік тому +5

      It DOES look like an elephant stepped on it..

  • @Mikhail_Borzakov
    @Mikhail_Borzakov 10 місяців тому +5

    Это же сколько труда ушло на маленькую машинку. А сколько сил и души уйдёт на большую? Душу машинки сохранили. Класс!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @mjrulez100
    @mjrulez100 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautifully done. Love V Dubs. My dad had his for 21 years.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  2 місяці тому

      That’s cool! Thank you so much!👍👍👍

  • @robertryden8036
    @robertryden8036 Рік тому +1

    The first car "I" bought was a 1966 Beetle. Loved that bug.

  • @robadams5799
    @robadams5799 5 місяців тому +7

    Watching the paint and rust come off with the sand blaster was very satisfying.

  • @bigw8549
    @bigw8549 Рік тому +15

    I had two of those as a child. A green one and a blue one. I have a picture of me sitting on the sofa Christmas day 1966 or 67 with my new Tonka Bugs. Don't know what ever happened to them. It was a pleasure watching you restore it. You are very talented. Makes me wonder what you could do with a real volkswagen.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +1

      Very cool! Thank you for sharing!!!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍

    • @maurorossi7078
      @maurorossi7078 Місяць тому

      Che meraviglia!!!
      Ciao dall'Italia

  • @Saskinny
    @Saskinny Рік тому +1

    Very ingenious making that resin headlight mold!

  • @keithrobertson5110
    @keithrobertson5110 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the beginning towing in the beattle, I got a flash back when I was a little boy😊.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @valborchardt3596
    @valborchardt3596 Рік тому +14

    Oh my goodness, what a stunning restoration, Chip Foose from overhauling would be proud of you. Thank you kindly

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Very welcome and thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!!🎉🎉👍👍👏👏🍻

  • @donnaleveron6511
    @donnaleveron6511 Рік тому +9

    Poor little bug! So glad you restored it! Marvellous restoration! I had a baby blue Volkswagen Beetle, nostalgic.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +1

      That’s cool! Thank you so much!👍🎉👍🎉

  • @SuperPsuresh
    @SuperPsuresh 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful sheet metal car. I grew up playing with sheet metal toy. They are beautiful to play with

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому

      That’s cool! Thank you for the sharing!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

  • @DcaCo123
    @DcaCo123 Рік тому +1

    WOW! Incredible. Greetings from North Michigan USA.

  • @terminalpsychosis8022
    @terminalpsychosis8022 Рік тому +103

    This is absolutely beautiful. This work of art will live on for decades more now. Very well done.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +9

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @user-br3ou2cs9o
      @user-br3ou2cs9o Рік тому +5

      @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ
      Amen✝️🕊️

    • @kenantuncay4283
      @kenantuncay4283 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4ü0

  • @user-yi2jm8yo3i
    @user-yi2jm8yo3i Рік тому +7

    Видела почти все ваши работы и думаю,что это одна из сложных.Металл более тонкий,рихтовка мелких изделий ,восстановление утраченных деталей,остекление,вообще,отдельная тема...Результат превзошёл все мои ожидания...Моё почтение...

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +2

      My pleasure! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👍👍🎉🎉👍👍🎉🎉😄

  • @deebee3901
    @deebee3901 Місяць тому +1

    Marvelous work! Huge respect and support from Australia!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Місяць тому

      Wow🤩 Glad you like it. Thank you so much! 🎉🎉👍👍👏👏

  • @kierstenridgway4634
    @kierstenridgway4634 4 місяці тому +2

    My dad was VW mechanic. That shot with the Craftsman toolchest.. ❤❤❤

  • @alimantado373
    @alimantado373 4 місяці тому +4

    I used to rock Tonka in the 80's, never saw the Beetle! 👍👍
    Superb restoration!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  4 місяці тому

      Yeah they made Beetle. Thank you!🎉🎉🎉🛠️

  • @armandoperez7967
    @armandoperez7967 5 місяців тому +3

    Spectacular! He completely remanufactured the old Tonka Beetle! Good as new!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому +1

      You are so kind and thank you so much!🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @patbriggsmbr
    @patbriggsmbr 6 місяців тому +2

    I had one of these for Christmas 1975. One of the best Christmases of my lift.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  6 місяців тому

      Yeah it’s the best Christmas gift and very cool!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @user-tp9jp7hd6j
    @user-tp9jp7hd6j 3 місяці тому +1

    Великолепная работа, потрясающий результат! Мастер - настоящий волшебник. Спасибо за красоту

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @haydendegrow945
    @haydendegrow945 10 місяців тому +40

    Dude, my mind is completely blown, here. Your work is meticulous, detailed, careful, and so well-done! The end product looks so amazing! The fact that you made new parts yourself, and that you use all these different types of tools? 🤯

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому +3

      Wow, thank you for the wonderful comment!👏👏👏🍻😄

  • @kodasmoke8106
    @kodasmoke8106 11 місяців тому +3

    Can't believe I'm up all night at 6 AM in the morning watching this. Then I realized a lot of people have watched this it is interesting

  • @fireballxl-5748
    @fireballxl-5748 5 місяців тому

    Great intro with the tow truck! Don't just toss the wheels! Respect.

  • @johnjwedrall4290
    @johnjwedrall4290 5 місяців тому +2

    That's a art taking that VW apart 😊👍❗️

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes it was! Thank you!👏👏🎉🎉😅

    • @johnjwedrall4290
      @johnjwedrall4290 5 місяців тому

      @@ar_restoration you are welcome 😊

  • @Ddrhl
    @Ddrhl Рік тому +4

    The one thing I never understand is how the metal still has integrity after the rust is sandblasted. Beautiful finished work!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +3

      Different materials require different blasting media, and most pressed steel can be accepted the stronger media. Thank you for the comment!👍👍

    • @hernanbojaca8309
      @hernanbojaca8309 Рік тому +1

      My good friend TONKA toy they were created to last for centuries that is why they are the best toys world wide! ❤❤

  • @JustRedDude
    @JustRedDude Рік тому +86

    This is a great job. Custom parts are simple and matching overall style of this toy. Unlike many other restorators this guy isn't afraid to show his mistakes and how he's correcting himself.

  • @kingdomfocus
    @kingdomfocus 5 місяців тому +1

    What an awesome repair, makes it better than the original.

  • @blacklight4460
    @blacklight4460 4 місяці тому +2

    That's great. Such devotion of resources to old trash.

  • @gezeers
    @gezeers Рік тому +21

    Wow ,new life for the Tonka Beetle .Wonderful transformation of old into a new life. I'm happy to see old items get a new life rather than going to the waste ground. Kudos, my friend 👏 🙌 😀

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍🍻😄

  • @Kazberhaf
    @Kazberhaf Рік тому +18

    I enjoy fixing little things around the house, or pieces of vintage jewellery, but my patience could not extend to this extent, bravo, great to watch 👏 👏 👏

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing and you also can do it! 👍👍 🙂

  • @bsu1960
    @bsu1960 3 місяці тому +1

    I had a similiar Tonka VW in 1966 it was such a great toy I never have found another in all my meanderings I even searched extensively and while looking at a video at a very large California Swap Meet and car show Endless. Toys and Memorabilia and very few Tonkas in sight and my mind was missing my Purple Beetle. Which was quite solid and heavy and would travel great distances outside what a great Toy and What a great restoration you have done ! as you always do -an Artisan -is putting it mildly Thank you Sir I had given up seeing my old Friend but Thanks to you it became real again for a moment in time It was a prized possesion and this transformation was astonishing -what a gift you possess

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s very cool! Thank you so much for your sharing and wonderful comment!!!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @user-xp2lc1jk6p
    @user-xp2lc1jk6p Рік тому +2

    Смотрел не отрываясь. Спасибо за интересный контент.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much!👏👏👍👍😄😄

  • @davidanderson_surrey_bc
    @davidanderson_surrey_bc Рік тому +84

    With so much destruction by humans in this one world of ours, it's actually therapeutic to watch this guy restore something to its earlier glory.

  • @gmctech
    @gmctech 10 місяців тому +11

    Absolutely astonishing craftsmanship ..... This little bug nearly brought a tear to my eye seeing it get a well deserved second chance at life 🙂

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 7 місяців тому +2

    You took a piece of garbage and turned it into a Prize Possession and now it will live on forever. Us old timers can see the way we were and remember better times when a toy like this kept us busy outside all day with other friends and their trucks and things. Kids today and in the future will never know what they missed but they really don't care~! New Subbed today and look forward to seeing many more of your restorations.

    • @ziziscorsese9475
      @ziziscorsese9475 6 місяців тому +2

      I used to say the same thing about marbles and the fun we had playing the games against the wall or in the dirt. Kids always find their own ground. 😊

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  6 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and support!👏👏👏👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉😄

  • @FelinoAnticomunista
    @FelinoAnticomunista 10 місяців тому +1

    I love this video style with no annoying music.

  • @user-md1rd2cb3p
    @user-md1rd2cb3p 4 місяці тому +5

    Браво мастеру!!!!❤

  • @elsiestormont1366
    @elsiestormont1366 Рік тому +15

    Thanks for your detailed description of the restoration process. This was certainly a labor of love.

  • @vrobaby
    @vrobaby 10 місяців тому +1

    My son does that exact type of thing...only in reverse. Beautifully done and a facinating video.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому

      Very cool! Thank you so much!🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍

  • @LudwigSC93
    @LudwigSC93 3 місяці тому +2

    I was expecting bondo to be a part of the roof repair lol. Good job!

  • @bobp5356
    @bobp5356 Рік тому +20

    Absolutely beautiful job. I didn’t think you had a chance of beating that roof into shape. A+

  • @williamstyers4264
    @williamstyers4264 Рік тому +5

    I love the old metal Tonka toys. So durable and long lasting unlike the plastic junk of today. The fact that this VW, in as rough shape as it was in, could be brought back into a collectible work of art speaks volumes. You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing with us.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      I agree! Thanks so much for the sharing and wonderful comment!!!

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Рік тому

      Tonka- - Real tough toys for real tough boys!

  • @JohnAnderson-yo2hw
    @JohnAnderson-yo2hw 4 місяці тому +1

    Quite impressive craftsmanship. Well done.

  • @Gryphon1-1
    @Gryphon1-1 Місяць тому

    Written off by a Falling Rock incident in '83 this VW Beetle's rubber meets the road once more after our determined technicians restore it to its former glory, it will no doubt go on many more time twisted adventures, secret missions, and camping trips.
    Great job!

  • @rickvaiBBB
    @rickvaiBBB Рік тому +4

    Man I loved this video. I had the exact same toy back in 66/67 or one that looked like that one, and it gave me hours of daily play in the old back yard of the tenements. We used to make roads in the dirt with popsicle sticks ha ha. Mine was fire engine red.
    I think I know how it got so bent out of shape. Tonka toys were tough and I used to use it like a one wheeled skate board.
    That was an perfect restoration and I love your channel and how you keep these toys alive.
    Thanks for the memories.😢

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      That was very cool! Thank you so much for your sharing!!!👍👍🎉🎉👏👏

  • @juliemix3373
    @juliemix3373 Рік тому +11

    This mangled mess really didn't look salvageable, but with your immense talent and patience it turned into a real beauty.
    Thanks for posting.
    Cheers

  • @marvwatkins7029
    @marvwatkins7029 Рік тому +2

    Miraculous. Job well done indeed. But all that silent anonymity!

  • @rubensfreitas1012
    @rubensfreitas1012 11 місяців тому +2

    This makes me feel good and brings me back to my childhood memories!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому

      My pleasure! Thank you so much!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @scottwooldridge8946
    @scottwooldridge8946 10 місяців тому +3

    Your patience is absolutely remarkable. Beautiful car.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much!🎉🎉👏👏👏👏

  • @gabriel.954
    @gabriel.954 Рік тому +4

    Can't believe you did a body-off restoration in under 35 mins! And I never blinked once either. Amazing work! Thanks for sharing this.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Glad you you like it! Thank you so much!!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

    • @damienrowe381
      @damienrowe381 11 місяців тому +1

      You do realize that the video is sped up and edited don't you?

  • @jamesbomar3903
    @jamesbomar3903 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Great work with the hammer and needle nose pliers!

  • @itsthe1
    @itsthe1 Місяць тому +1

    I grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota. When I was a kid in the 70s our school
    would take a field trip to the Tonka Toys factory in Mound Minnesota.
    Several of my class mates had parents that worked at the factory.
    The tour showed everything from metal stamping, spray painting and assembly.
    At the end of the tour every kid got a free real metal toy dune buggy. Loved those tours.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Місяць тому

      That was great and wonderful time! Thank you so much for the sharing and comment! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili Рік тому +13

    Great job saving this Beetle from the wreaking yard ! Hope the driver and passengers are ok! 😂😅

  • @griswald322
    @griswald322 5 місяців тому +4

    A truly remarkable feat of skill and patience. I salute you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Cheers!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @lecarver
    @lecarver 7 місяців тому

    Usually I only watch the start of these video's and then skip to the end, but this video was way to compelling to watch all the way through.

  • @michaeld7409
    @michaeld7409 4 місяці тому +2

    I love Tonka‘s, especially the beetle in Blue. Have to find one :)
    Love that all your restoration Patients Are being towed in 🌻
    Great work, cheers from Germany

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  4 місяці тому

      Glad you like it! Thank you so much!!👍👍🎉🎉🇩🇪🇺🇸

  • @kerryhudson6101
    @kerryhudson6101 Рік тому +3

    This is so cool. I still have one that I got for Christmas in 1966 (original owner). This video kind of made me want to bring back some of it's luster.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Your beetle is also cool! Thank you for sharing and comment!!!

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 Рік тому +23

    This is a great video! I especially love the care taken to reshape the metal body and the creation of replacement parts like the bumpers and the exhaust pipes. Thank-you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Thank you! Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏🍻😄

  • @josephseverino674
    @josephseverino674 25 днів тому +1

    Wow! It brings back memories for me, i had the tonka Volkswagen (2) of them,one in blue and other red,and i also had the jeep Wagoner. All the (3) vehicles came with the Tonka mighty auto car carrier,i received them for Christmas on around early 1970s. Great restoration especially the metal work👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  24 дні тому

      Very cool! Thank you so much!👍👍🎉🎉👏👏

  • @bigdaddymccoy
    @bigdaddymccoy 8 місяців тому +1

    I have that same VW from my childhood!!! Great job.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  8 місяців тому

      Wow that’s cool! Cheers!👏👏👍👍🍻😄

  • @herbertvanrensburg6411
    @herbertvanrensburg6411 9 місяців тому +3

    My friend you have tenacity! I watched the video and read your write up of how you battled to find the correct solution for manufacturing some of the parts. In the end of course nothing beats good old trial and error...if at first you do not succeed, try again. I am certain that you have transformed that Beetle and made it even better than when it came from the factory!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Рік тому +5

    Damn! That’s impressive! Wayyyy better than when it was new! Amazing job!👌🥰👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      So wonderful and impressive comment!!!👍👍🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @johnzeller1338
    @johnzeller1338 3 місяці тому +2

    I've been a railroad modeler for years and a sickler for details and patience but even I wouldn't have had the patience to do that. My hat's off to you my good sir. That was one hell of a job. Well done my friend!

  • @keithreh9338
    @keithreh9338 3 місяці тому +1

    excellent resto! all that hammering for body work & no bondo...dedication to your work!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your compliment and comment! Cheers!🍻 👏👏🎉🎉👍👍😄

  • @jeffreyandreas7514
    @jeffreyandreas7514 Рік тому +20

    Incredible restoration, very well done!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! Wonderful comment!!!🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍🍻q

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 Рік тому +30

    Well planned out restoration,impressive.just shows your talent.great video.just keep doing what your doing.👍👍👍😎😎😎🚙🚙🚙

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +1

      Wonderful comment! Thank you so much for the compliment!!!🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @TheTrueBobDole
    @TheTrueBobDole 22 дні тому

    You went above and beyond to fix this old toy 😮. I enjoyed watching you work. I plan on watching some more of you videos in the future. ✨️🚙✨️👍

  • @mikekutzner7416
    @mikekutzner7416 5 місяців тому +2

    From a wreck to better than new ! Amazing

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

  • @ElizabethFranquiEsq
    @ElizabethFranquiEsq Рік тому +26

    This is a masterpiece. I've been looking forward to this based on the shorts you've released. You're really good and can easily fill the void left by Chip Channel who stopped posting videos months ago. I'm really needing a replacement channel. Always love your videos!

    • @wellingtonrdm
      @wellingtonrdm Рік тому

      Oque aconteceu com ele será? Que parou de postar vídeos.

    • @ElizabethFranquiEsq
      @ElizabethFranquiEsq Рік тому +1

      @@wellingtonrdm - He last said he moved his shop and got new equipment, so he's been busy. That was 3 months ago. I've been a fan of CC since the very beginning. He may come back.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +4

      I am so glad that you like my videos! Thank you so much for your support, compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

    • @wellingtonrdm
      @wellingtonrdm Рік тому +1

      @@ar_restoration seus videos são incríveis, parabéns.

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Рік тому +12

    Absolutely beautiful build my friend one of the best restorations to todays date I've ever seen, its a credit to you
    Always watching😊
    Cheers🍺🍻 KC Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝😊😎👍

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment! Cheers!🍻🎉🎉👍👍👏👏😀

  • @missharry5727
    @missharry5727 5 місяців тому

    Truly a labour of love, skill and meticulous attention to detail. Magical result.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! Cheers! 🎉🎉👏👏🍻😄

  • @ClassicSteelRC
    @ClassicSteelRC 4 місяці тому +2

    Awesome work! I'd love to see you customize one in the future too!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you like it! Thank you so much!🎉🎉🛠️🧰👍👍

  • @Thomas-fo9zu
    @Thomas-fo9zu Рік тому +11

    What a beautiful job you did restoring that! That, and patience is a dying art. Not to mention all the parts you made by hand! You are truly gifted.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +1

      Wow, So wonderful comment! Thank you so much!!!🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍😄

  • @goyo69
    @goyo69 10 місяців тому +3

    What some people see is junk you see is art in the restoring. Simply amazing! Beautiful finished outcome. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills. Like another commented very therapeutic. Again thank you. ✌🏻&❤

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  8 місяців тому +2

      Wow! Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🍻😄

    • @goyo69
      @goyo69 8 місяців тому +2

      @ar_restoration the praises are very well deserved. Again thank you for sharing your amazing skills! ✌🏻&❤️

  • @KiwiKaosAgent
    @KiwiKaosAgent 3 місяці тому +1

    Ha, had this as a 3-4 y.o kid in red. It was called a "Pa car" as my grand dad owned and drove the full size version. Pa passed away in the 1990's so seeing this bought back some fond memories. Thank you.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the sharing. Sorry for the delayed response.

  • @MisterMikeTexas
    @MisterMikeTexas Місяць тому +1

    My skills are nowhere near this level, and I have A.D.D. on top of that! Respect for this detail in repairing a memorable piece of childhood history! I had a black Tonka VW Beetle. Don't remember what happened to it.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Місяць тому

      Wow thank you so much for the sharing and comment!🎉🎉👍👍

  • @michaelaldredge-greenwell1692
    @michaelaldredge-greenwell1692 Рік тому +7

    A fantastic restoration of a beloved beautiful, cute, classic little car done by a true master restorer!! I am in awe of your amazing talent

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed and thank you very much!!!👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉🍻😄

  • @brianboychuk3712
    @brianboychuk3712 10 місяців тому +11

    You are preserving a small part of history to be enjoyed for generations to come. Well done!

  • @microbell8949
    @microbell8949 Рік тому +1

    A JOB WELL DONE...YOU SAVED A NICE PIECE OF ART.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому

      Thank you for your wonderful comment!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @JaimeSalcedoA_72
    @JaimeSalcedoA_72 Рік тому +11

    ¡Esto no parecía restaurable, pero su talento lo volvió a lograr! ¡Mis felicitaciones por esta asombrosa restauración, y completo video!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!!👍👍 🙂

  • @MrGibbie2210
    @MrGibbie2210 10 місяців тому +3

    Looking at the start, I thought this was going to be impossible to restore, but your skills with a hammer are amazing, you turned a toss away item into something brand new. Well done

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  10 місяців тому

      Wow wonderful comment and thank you very much!!!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍🍻😄

  • @timothyschamber6339
    @timothyschamber6339 2 місяці тому +1

    My mind went numb when you started rebuilding the bumpers. Dang, that was next-level stuff.

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  2 місяці тому

      Wow thank you so much! Cheers!🍻😄🎉🎉👏👏👍👍

  • @onmyworkbench7000
    @onmyworkbench7000 4 місяці тому +1

    You sir are an artist with the patience of Job!!!

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  4 місяці тому

      My pleasure and thank you very much!👍👍🎉🎉👏👏

  • @SuperRaffiboy
    @SuperRaffiboy 3 місяці тому +3

    There are no words to describe what you do WOW 😦😦😦

    • @ar_restoration
      @ar_restoration  3 місяці тому

      Wow thank you!🎉🎉👍👍👏👏