Just imagine how much joy the little kid got when that was brand new and how many other kids owned it and played with it and now it’s like it was just taken out of the box
Tonka toys were what most of us played with back in the day (early 70's), because they were built tough, rugged, and made to last! Always enjoy the detailed work and the final touches of said detail with the sticker placements at the end! Another great job, keep 'em coming, and as always thanks for sharing your work!
I normally don’t care too much for the paid/sponsored ads, but that one was very interesting. Looks like a great desk. I guess you guys do need to make extra money too. Great vid! Keep ‘em coming.
I’m just an old guy that fixes junk in my shop but has done a lot of restoration in building. I like breathing in life into discarded junk. I have to say you do a great job make everything functional and looking like it came right off the shelf. Great job on you channel, I’m looking forward to watching.
As always... excellent work! Your work is very calming to my busy mind. I spend long hours at work restoring rental equipment and I can relate to the importance of paying attention to details. Well done 👍🏼 my friend!
That was amazing! I love seeing a loved toy bought back to life. Had a "Tonka" International Scout in the 60's, wish I could find another one in my 60's. Glad I found this channel, just subscribed.
When I see you lavishing such love and care to restore these old toys, I sometimes think of the hours of happiness spent by some little boy or girl playing with them. Perhaps a series of little boys and girls over the decades. And that a part of those children somehow lingers in these inanimate objects. An echo of someone's childhood joy and imagination burnished in that old metal, plastic and rubber. I choose to believe that in the hereafter, those same children who touched and loved these toys will somehow be connected to your efforts and come to know what you've done.
What a coincidence! lol Very cool! We have a truck camper as well. (An older Lance) They are neat little campers. Have a great time! Thanks for watching!
Not the Steelers. It’s the steel producers assoc. symbol it was modified a bit for the ball team . I find the powder coat primer fills all but the deepest pitting now you just need to find the super rare boat and trailer for that camper !
Thank you so much for allowing us to watch your transformation from old to like new. I especially like the subtle message you share in the sign behind your workbench. I am fond of the toys but all of your videos. Thanks again, and God Bless.
Therapeutic! I like how Tonka and other metal toy manufacturers used metal rivets and metal tabs to bend and help hold the pieces together better to make the toys last. A far cry from the disposable toys of today made of plastic and held together by glue or cheap tiny screws. Romans 8:1.
I like to work on things and have been recently designing a workshop. What sandblaster do you use and what is your set-up for the baked on paint? Other tools you use and maybe recommend? My work tables are in the works (I'm building them myself).
The sandblaster is a Grizzly g0707. For my oven I use a small counter top style food oven. I also use a regular electric cooking oven if I need bigger. I would like to upgrade the oven to a modified smoking cabinet soon. I will say, I’m not very impressed with Harbor Freight powder coating system. It works but can be extremely annoying. I would like to upgrade this soon as well.
Nice restoration, i wish it could be a little bit longer for more detailed process. About the stickers, did you bought replacement too or did you recreate it?
*Impressive job 👍 was that a bat that flew out the door when you started. Very cool desk. I think that will come in very handy. The finished project looks like new*
@:020 That is the logo for United States Steel. The Pittsburgh Steelers adopted it. The only difference between them is one says "Steel" and the other "Steelers".
Right on, Shawn ; That's the corporate logo for US Steel. The Steel Workers from the Steel City o' Pittsburgh made LOTs o' steel for stuff... includin' the steel used to make this and millions o' other Tonka Toy trucks. ReBuilt and ReStored, This is anOther One o' the relics from days gone by... that You've -- by God! -- reDEEMed. It's a lil' wee bit like those "... glorified bodies..." spoken of in The Good Book... ; on outward appearance, looks more wonderFul than the 'Original'. Great (Light!) Work, Friend..., as per... Your 'usual' Work. 🙂 Rick Bonner Pennsyltuck Pos' Scrip': I Love the lil' "tips" You demonstrate..., like placing a decal -- preCISEly! -- with the point of a razor before attaching it, and 'protecting' the jaggedy end of a pair o' needle-nose with some soft tape before twistin' an' crimpin' / crampin' / burnishin' the painted steel tabs. You've learned a lot... and a Lot o' Us are pickin' up on Yer "mastery". Thanks.
15:04 *SUPERB RESTORATION!* The only thing that might get in the way is that annoying rubbing sound, reminiscent of someone scraping a chalkboard with a fork-it definitely took away from the experience. I hope that for the next event, a cloth will be used to rub on the decal instead of rubber gloves. Can't wait to see the improvements! 👍🏼
it’s just a steelmark, I have seen this before somewhere and thought the same thing, I think actually it’s where the Steelers came up with their name and logo
The quality of an old STEEL toy truck!And yet Walmart sells plastic junk like they are doing us a big favor? Keep ‘em coming R&R! Your work is superb! Has anyone else notice how the prices keep going up, but the quality of the product going down?
@@DietBajaBlastthat’s the reason we are in this mess… not enough complainers! Stand up for the next generation and hand them what was handed us years ago! Vote Trump!
@@Beenthere5409 You do realize Trump was the president… he didn’t do anything but give rich people tax cuts. Again, he was already the president for 4 years, time for someone with new ideas, vote Harris!
Hey guys! How many animals did you see in the video?? :)
Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it! ✌️
@@RebuiltRestored I saw the Meece at 1:50.....
An' the Bat -- after re-watchin'.
Swee' touches.
Touche!
🙂
Rick
One rodent, one bat.
1 Ba t👍😁
i see 2 hand
Does the Lord count
Just imagine how much joy the little kid got when that was brand new and how many other kids owned it and played with it and now it’s like it was just taken out of the box
Yeah! It would have been a fun toy to have as a kid!
Thank you for not putting annoying music in your videos! Makes them soothing and relaxing.
Glad you enjoyed it.
TOTALLY AGREE!!!
Yes 🥇
Tonka toys were what most of us played with back in the day (early 70's), because they were built tough, rugged, and made to last!
Always enjoy the detailed work and the final touches of said detail with the sticker placements at the end!
Another great job, keep 'em coming, and as always thanks for sharing your work!
Agreed, the older toys were built well! Thanks! Appreciate the support and the kind words!
I normally don’t care too much for the paid/sponsored ads, but that one was very interesting. Looks like a great desk. I guess you guys do need to make extra money too. Great vid! Keep ‘em coming.
I appreciate you! Thanks for watching!
Ps. Very happy with the desk!
I’m just an old guy that fixes junk in my shop but has done a lot of restoration in building. I like breathing in life into discarded junk. I have to say you do a great job make everything functional and looking like it came right off the shelf. Great job on you channel, I’m looking forward to watching.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@@RebuiltRestored 👍
I love sand blasting! Someone needs to make an asmr sand blasting channel
Good idea! Thanks for watching!
A fine looking brand new Camper truck, all done by you. 😂😂😂😂😂.
As always... excellent work! Your work is very calming to my busy mind. I spend long hours at work restoring rental equipment and I can relate to the importance of paying attention to details. Well done 👍🏼 my friend!
Thanks for watching, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who enjoys the details!
That was amazing! I love seeing a loved toy bought back to life.
Had a "Tonka" International Scout in the 60's, wish I could find another one in my 60's.
Glad I found this channel, just subscribed.
Thank you for subscribing! I do appreciate it! Have a great weekend!
I remember those early 80's Tonka construction toys. wish I still had them
Beautiful restoration. Nicely done
Thank you for watching!
Great job and a real pleasure to watch!
I appreciate you watching!
I love the color! Came out gorgeous 🎉
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Outstanding restoration looks stunning
Appreciate it!
WOW!!! Awesome job! Wish I hadn't given up my Tonka truck and horse trailer. Thanks for sharing.
Wow that would be cool. Maybe I’ll have to look for one to restore. Have a great week!
Nicely done! 👍
Thank you! 👍
When I see you lavishing such love and care to restore these old toys, I sometimes think of the hours of happiness spent by some little boy or girl playing with them. Perhaps a series of little boys and girls over the decades. And that a part of those children somehow lingers in these inanimate objects. An echo of someone's childhood joy and imagination burnished in that old metal, plastic and rubber. I choose to believe that in the hereafter, those same children who touched and loved these toys will somehow be connected to your efforts and come to know what you've done.
Thanks much! Thank you for sharing.
Great work! How did you make the new rims and windows?! It looks perfect! 😮
Thanks much! I was able to buy windows and used rims from eBay. The rims I had to whiten to freshen up and help math the old. Thanks for watching!!
Hey bro :), I like your detailed work, great, thanks for sharing!!!
I appreciate you watching!
This was fun to watch.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
I like the colors. Kept it as original as possible. 👍👍👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Where in the world did you get new side windows from? Tonka actually sells these? Seems they would be obsolete.
I wondered the same thing about the windows.
I found them on eBay. Thanks for asking!
I actually owned one. Thou it didn’t have any windows or doors nut was still fun to play with.
That sounds like a fun time! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week!!
Watching your restoration of a Tonka truck camper in my truck camper at a truck camper rally. Thanks for a great video. Beautiful restoration!
What a coincidence! lol Very cool! We have a truck camper as well. (An older Lance) They are neat little campers. Have a great time! Thanks for watching!
Nice
Thanks much! Have a great week!
It's the sandblasting for me 😌
Satisfying, right?
@@RebuiltRestored yes, I miss doing this for work lol
Cool. must have been a fun project ❤
Thanks much!!
@@RebuiltRestored THE DODGER'S VS THE DODGER'S VS THE DODGER'S VS THE DODGER'S
Not the Steelers. It’s the steel producers assoc. symbol it was modified a bit for the ball team . I find the powder coat primer fills all but the deepest pitting now you just need to find the super rare boat and trailer for that camper !
Thanks for watching! That would be one neat find.
Thank you so much for allowing us to watch your transformation from old to like new. I especially like the subtle message you share in the sign behind your workbench. I am fond of the toys but all of your videos. Thanks again, and God Bless.
Thank you for watching! God bless you as well!
Nice job
Thanks! I appreciate it!
@ 👍
Great.work.love.the.
Littel.dumpster.🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Thanks much!
I noticed it as well 🖐️
Amazing job my friend congratulations 👏
Thank you very much!
Very Nice.
Thanks much!
That was fantastic! Will you consider restoring a girl toy next ?
I’m open for suggestions! 👍
Therapeutic! I like how Tonka and other metal toy manufacturers used metal rivets and metal tabs to bend and help hold the pieces together better to make the toys last. A far cry from the disposable toys of today made of plastic and held together by glue or cheap tiny screws.
Romans 8:1.
You’re right, it’s amazing how well made toys used to be! Thanks for the comment! God bless!
My brother had the same toy. It was hand me down. I played with it in the sandbox and that’s what ruined it.
That’s awesome! That’s what toys are for! 😁
great job
Thanks much!
I like to work on things and have been recently designing a workshop.
What sandblaster do you use and what is your set-up for the baked on paint?
Other tools you use and maybe recommend?
My work tables are in the works (I'm building them myself).
The sandblaster is a Grizzly g0707.
For my oven I use a small counter top style food oven. I also use a regular electric cooking oven if I need bigger. I would like to upgrade the oven to a modified smoking cabinet soon.
I will say, I’m not very impressed with Harbor Freight powder coating system. It works but can be extremely annoying. I would like to upgrade this soon as well.
Nice restoration, i wish it could be a little bit longer for more detailed process. About the stickers, did you bought replacement too or did you recreate it?
Thanks! I bought the stickers online.
Very nice
Thanks!
wonderful restoration
Thank you! I appreciate it!
*Impressive job 👍 was that a bat that flew out the door when you started. Very cool desk. I think that will come in very handy. The finished project looks like new*
Thank you! Good eye on the bat, the desk should help with future projects.
Cool truck restore!
Appreciate it!
Nicely done!
Thanks for the visit!
I had a very similar truck when I was a kid.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
Woow Nice job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@:020 That is the logo for United States Steel. The Pittsburgh Steelers adopted it. The only difference between them is one says "Steel" and the other "Steelers".
Right on, Shawn ;
That's the corporate logo for US Steel.
The Steel Workers from the Steel City o' Pittsburgh made LOTs o' steel for stuff... includin' the steel used to make this and millions o' other Tonka Toy trucks.
ReBuilt and ReStored,
This is anOther One o' the relics from days gone by...
that You've -- by God! -- reDEEMed.
It's a lil' wee bit like those "... glorified bodies..." spoken of in The Good Book... ;
on outward appearance, looks more wonderFul than the 'Original'.
Great (Light!) Work, Friend...,
as per... Your 'usual' Work.
🙂
Rick Bonner Pennsyltuck
Pos' Scrip': I Love the lil' "tips" You demonstrate..., like placing a decal -- preCISEly! -- with the point of a razor before attaching it, and 'protecting' the jaggedy end of a pair o' needle-nose with some soft tape before twistin' an' crimpin' / crampin' / burnishin' the painted steel tabs. You've learned a lot... and a Lot o' Us are pickin' up on Yer "mastery". Thanks.
And I think the red was more a blood red too .
@@richardbonner2354You should share that with the non-existent friends you have. Or better yet, make your own video. Shut it and take a hike
@@Bnick2009
Don't be a ---- rhymes with your name.
@@Cimmerian415 high quality stuff right there. Think of it all by yourself?
Fabulous work.😁😁
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Beautiful work!
Thank you very much!
LET'S GO!!!!!!!
Well hey there! Thanks boss!! 🤙
Awesome job
Appreciate it!
where do you get your parts from
I found them on eBay. Thanks for watching!
Looks great 👍
I appreciate it!
I appreciate it!
Seeing as Chip Channel only posts about twice a year, I guess this will do.
The legend right there!
❤
Good job 👍
Thanks for the visit!
Where did you get the replacement wheels from?
I bought these used on eBay. It seems to be a great site to source parts. Have a great day!
How did you source the sliding windows? Have to find a donor truck?
I found them on eBay.
I would’ve loved that as a little boy ….I would’ve simply loved it
Yes, it would have been fun!!
So satisfying.
Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week!
15:04 *SUPERB RESTORATION!* The only thing that might get in the way is that annoying rubbing sound, reminiscent of someone scraping a chalkboard with a fork-it definitely took away from the experience. I hope that for the next event, a cloth will be used to rub on the decal instead of rubber gloves. Can't wait to see the improvements! 👍🏼
First class restoration, well done!
Many thanks! Have a great weekend!!
What happened to the broken rim?
It was broken when I got it. I had to replace them with used ones from eBay.
👍👍
Belo Trabalho 👏
Thanks! I appreciate it!
It's like Wheelie Yellow 1965!
Just a quick question. Why do you use JB Weld instead of body filler.
I’m guessing because of the high heat needed for powder coating.
Yes, JB Weld will withstand high temps need for powder coating.
@RebuiltRestored Good info to know.
Awesome!❤
Thanks! I appreciate it!
✌️
it’s just a steelmark, I have seen this before somewhere and thought the same thing, I think actually it’s where the Steelers came up with their name and logo
Yes. That’s where the logo came from.
Thanks for the info!
Браво! Отличная реставрация! Интересно- дальнейшая судьба реконструированных изделий? ❤
It was already played with! Thanks for watching!
I have that exact one....and it has the exact same rust. Lol
Just copy this video and give it a fresh look! 😉
@@RebuiltRestored 😄...haha... I'm not that talented
Do you sell the restos? I would love to buy this one.
At this point I don’t sell my projects. Thanks for asking!
my dream truck the Jeep J10......except a wee bit bigger
Good one
Thanks!
💯👍😊💯
Thanks!
Great video. What size air compressor do you use to blast?
We have 5hp, 60 gallon
Beautiful restoration, it looks as good (or better) than new!
Thank you very much!
Great job! Didn’t these have windows in the front top of the camper or am I mistaken?
Not that I could find from my research. Thanks for watching!
do ever sell any of the toys
Not at the moment. Maybe someday. Have a great week!!
Loved the evapo rust slam 😂
Thanks for watching!
Who's going to take an old Tonka truck and make it look like me😅
Me!
The quality of an old STEEL toy truck!And yet Walmart sells plastic junk like they are doing us a big favor? Keep ‘em coming R&R! Your work is superb!
Has anyone else notice how the prices keep going up, but the quality of the product going down?
You got that right! Thanks boss!
Quit complaining, we're all here to watch the fantastic restoration work.
@@DietBajaBlastthat’s the reason we are in this mess… not enough complainers! Stand up for the next generation and hand them what was handed us years ago! Vote Trump!
@@Beenthere5409 You do realize Trump was the president… he didn’t do anything but give rich people tax cuts. Again, he was already the president for 4 years, time for someone with new ideas, vote Harris!
👏👏😍😍💚💚👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Good job mister beautiful restoration
Thank you kindly!
amazing
Thanks much!
Lovely job, wish it was as easy as that to get the rust off my DIY micro camper Suzuki Carry!
Thanks much! And that sounds interesting!
Nice! Made from US Steel baby!!!
Thanks! Made to last.
Sick
🤩😁😀☺️😇😊🎉🎉⭐⭐💯
Thanks for watching! Blessings!
Beautiful work
Thank you!
Wherever did you find new wheels and windows?!?
I was able to buy the parts on eBay.
Very nice! I’m guessing there are at least some replacement parts available?
Yes, I found parts on eBay. The wheels I bought were used but in nice shape.
Restauré camping car
Yes! I need a real one! 😉
Ah! Please 😢 the rubber gloves squeaking on the stickers hurt my ears
Annoying asmr! 😉
I would be curious to know just how much of the powder is lost when applying a powder coat. Seems like a lot.
With my set up…. Toooo much. I need to upgrade.