1934 Kingsbury Chrysler Airflow Light Up Sedan Restoration

I purchased this 1934 Kingsbury Chrysler Airflow Light Up Sedan off eBay July of 2020. The wheels were ready to fall off this one, the wind up mechanism did not work, nor did the headlights and tail lights. It was missing the battery retainer otherwise was all there. This one fought me in numerous ways. When I stripped the old coating off the parts, the factory grille dissolved in a matter of seconds, evidently I should not have tried stripping the coating. I ordered a factory one for replacement when it comes in, however to make the video for this weekend I made a custom one just for now. The factory spring clip for the drive assembly snapped during reassembly and I had to improvise with a short spring and push clip. It worked well, however I was still saddened that It was not the correct parts, I will continue to look for a replacement clip to fix this correctly in the future. While reassembling, I missed installing the insulators under the light bulb contactors at first and had to remove and reinstall them after. Other than the slight mishaps, I am extremely thrilled with how this little car works. It drives well, and I love the clicking sound as you wind up the spring. The tail light is my favorite part of this hole car. Thank you for watching!
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Total Restoration Cost
Purchase Price $209.25 (eBay)
Tires $62.00 (KY35APT thomastoysanti...)
Headlights $8.52 (GL25354 www.lightbulbs.com)
Grille $33.00 (KY1B thomastoysanti...)
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Complete Restoration Cost: $361.73
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[@douglasnapoltes1643]

Those sheep of yours crack me up and I like Beaker’s cameos at the end of every video. You do such a fantastic job on every restoration! My favorite parts are the sandblasting bit and when the paint powder in the baking process turns shiny. Those are ASMR for me.

[@maliakaneart]

I mean it's not just that the table is crowded but that you can't really appreciate all the beautiful work because they're all smooshed together

[@MonstroLab]

I scored the electric motor version in similar condition for $20 but missing a tire…my neighbor was throwing it out. Your video has given me the courage to restore it thank you!. As a Tatra V8 fan it was like finding ancient treasure, its a shame the Airflow wasn’t more popular because its radical styling, but it’s apparent children of the day appreciated it more…i think its because children always embrace and love new technology without fear.

[@caroltanzi29]

What an incredible restoration project. With all the bits and pieces, it seemed more involved than ever. I really enjoyed watching you work on it. Beautiful!

[@نيهيهينننقنقنقنق]

جذ

[@Apophis1966]

I guess the grill is in my eyes not good, and you forgot the iso paper, greetings from germany, dont forget to feed the sheeps

[@jerrytate9169]

I try to count the sheep, but always fall asleep.

[@georgeshelton6281]

What's also taking place with me 🤠 😉 is that; I'm also on the 💺 ⛵ 🔎🔍 search for, 1/24th plastic ⚖️ scale 📳 model RVs. Such as like the 🗝️ old ⏳⌛ timer 1960s, 70s and 80s 🏆 Winnebagos.

[@jimenarubio766]

@@georgeshelton6281 MiLANMUÑOZ

[@georgeshelton6281]

@@jimenarubio766 Restoring these iron toy trucks have a lot in common; it all depends on what the engineer restores, I've seen the old timer Mattel Electronics Intellevision VG (Video Game) console, get restored. This is in the case of; how to restore anything, that anyonewants restored.😳 😀 😄 😬 😉 🙄 😳

[@helenfitch3440]

I got 12...

[@gregg-wb8yys517]

Really neat how a few minutes in a media blaster can change something faded and worn into something almost new looking.

[@dukeofdeals9392]

Another great video! I am sure that I am not the only one that would appreciate a tour of your shop layout and the tools you use to work your magic. Thank you

[@19Bmiller]

Securing the spring with zip ties was brilliant

[@ussdiscovery6912]

I agree! Hopefully I will remember that the next time I have to deal with a spring.

[@Hoonozit]

As soon as I saw him holding the spring I said "Well you're about to have a mess". I should have known better. This guy is one of the best, for sure.

[@edithpaul9934]

I was impressed with that as well.

[@andrewgalloway7344]

yeah i caught that too ... what a way round eh ?

[@GrAdeADub]

I love watching this channel...the process of watching something old become new again is soothing and satisfying...and the tow truck and sheep add a funny, entertaining touch...this channel never gets old!!

[@debbesundquist1418]

Oh Chip, I really don't think you should let the one eyed sheep drive anymore! Glad to see 👀 the stitches are out! Great job!

[@YeahNo]

I’m more concerned about the ones with the bandaids. 😥

[@ghostlightwhisper6802]

Why not let the one eyed sheep drive? At least he keeps his eye on the road.

[@rajiv4972]

Awesome Chip. Now the Airflow is my new favorite after the searchlight truck!😇😃

[@CGRREDACTED]

Wow that turned out so good. I love it when you are able to fix broken and create missing parts. That one terrific looking showroom model.

[@alicekshantry8149]

Очень люблю Ваши видео! Они очень уютные и домашние 😍😍😍 Всегда переживаю за барашков. Милейшие существа ☺️☺️☺️

[@MrEvilWasp]

Thank God you're changing that grill at a later date, but otherwise a nice restoration. Peace

[@karinweber3930]

Li

[@kjamison5951]

I come for the restorations but I stay for the sheep and the kitty! Superb work!

[@goleafsgo8496]

5:45 "Made in the USA" aw the good old days when things were built at "home" to last and entertain several generations of children. 😊 9:43 wow thats a lot of pieces, the manufacturing from back in the day is so under appreciated! 😮 I think I would have cried when the OG grille disappeared before my eyes, but you hung in there hopefully somehow you find a replacement.

[@christineberry3076]

Good job securing the coil!!

[@sparkyfox7956]

Something about this toy being rwd amuses me greatly

[@robertphillips6296]

It's a shame about the grille but I like the new one. Thanks for posting.

[@lawrencereid9375]

MASTERFUL, BEAUTIFUL restoration! Love the radiator you fabricated and dig those groovy, full whitewall tires!

[@cynthiareynolds3044]

Sand blasting would get rid of all the rest off of that 1934 car you do a great job with your restoration it looks so good much better after you’ve done all your work to it.I in joy your videos and your cat at the end when you pet him or her they like that

[@martinvs6415]

Wow! I love the way that turned out. Now that the sheep has her licence, they can go cruising! Love it!

[@HusseinKefel]

I like your restoration process because it is of high quality, you are really an expert restorer well done Bro and keep it going

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Most excellent restore job as usual. The one tail light is unique.

[@via_aviyah8399]

Hello its 1AM in Indonesia, i like your channel so satyfied, i always watch your video before going to sleep 😅

[@BillsWorkbench]

Thank you for teaching me that zip tie lesson with the spring. I would have learned that the hard way. I am sure I will use that skill when restoring my own cars for my KZbin channel. I have a bunch of Matchbox and Hot Wheels done, and a Tonka. I am looking for more cars like that one to restore. Thanks again for the time you take to make these great videos.

[@lakeshjasarevic4955]

I think it needs an alignment. Can't wait to see the permanent grill.

[@jodypearce2510]

Watching a toy auto get restored is just like watching the real automobile get restored, but on a smaller scale with less parts. Cute cat, and oh those little cotton ball sheep!

[@RedRuffinsore]

I would never dream of correcting anything you do, but when using the bluing solution, it is best to pour some out of the bottle into a small container, so that you don't dip the "contaminated" brush back into the bottle. Outstanding work on all of your projects.

[@rruni9828]

I would rather have seen your PERFECT remade grill to match the original one. Stunning restoration

[@TheDivasoprano]

So glad cyclops got his ride. Great work! I wonder what kitty would do with the sheep!

[@samuelfellows6923]

The cat will play with them, and then think they are mice (prey that it has killed) and try to eat them - if the fluff balls are artificial = risk of sick cat/if natural cotton = cat might throw them up with fur balls

[@chrismayer3919]

This is total ASMR for any/all restoration junkies! 😴

[@edwardbroyles9738]

i watch your clips as soon as they come out. i really like seeing what you have to do to restore these toys. But i LOVE THE SHEEP. it's like the early movie serials "the perils of Pauline".

[@johnmay371]

Another great restoration.I enjoy your channel very much you do fantastic work!

[@actiontoykids8848]

This new video is so fun and educational for children, and the children watch it with great attention👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marylouantonsson5836]

I like Your work an enjoy every second. You're a very kind and nice man - Your animal tells me. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 As I wrote, I like You but love Your cat. 🐈‍⬛👌🏻

[@josedrummerworldtour5574]

🎖🏆Excelente... Genial... Saludos desde Viña del Mar Chile🇨🇱

[@jasonleone5480]

I only recently found your channel, and enjoy your work very much. Also, the sheep are freakin hysterical!!!! Please keep up the awesome work!!

[@joannalayne8688]

Very classy! With real lights from 1934! Who knew!

[@G.H._1954]

I always find your restorations of Tonka vehicles so great and I am very enthusiastic about the heart and soul that you invest in these vehicles! P. S. I live in Germany and I am an absolute fan of you and Tonka!

[@chubbyschoices9701]

First off i think ur grill looks better. This has got to be one of the coolest restores youve done great stufff dude!

[@MMitchellMarmel]

"Streeeeeamlining! I got the original Airflow chassis!" -Cecil Turtle

[@iseespots6014]

love the working headlights great job as always.

[@murlthomas2243]

What a beautiful restoration! Thanks for sharing!

[@neilschmid4991]

This must have been a top end expensive toy when new.

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

skillful hands make great work.

[@MrZlodeus]

1:10 love it how the Cyclops Shoop gets sucked out of the car at the beginning :))

[@borandolph1267]

I appreciate the grill much more now that I realize the other one dissolved. Good job on the replacement! Show us a pic when the new one comes in!

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

Otra gran restauracion con un resultado asombroso, la lograda en este Kingsbury Chrysler Airflow Light Up Sedan 1934 💯👍💯👍👍🤘

[@jamesjustice4515]

Beautiful and even runs. Fantastic job young man. God bless

[@rangercv4263]

Was so surprised that you managed to find replacement tyres. Wasn’t so keen on the grill situation. The original grill was brilliant. It’s a shame that the acid burned it up. Hope you can score a good replacement because the temporary grill has much to be desired. Also wasn’t too enthusiastic about gluing the tyres to the axel bar. There must be a more elegant way to secure them which is reversible? Although I cannot think of a more elegant solution off the top of my head, I am confident you’ll come up with one eventually Chip. Cheers!

[@marcwest7673]

Your videos are very relaxing. I really enjouy your work!

[@restorediy]

Amazing work buddy! I restored a Jeep Wagoneer on my channel!

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this Chip Channel: Hold my 🔧

[@rosamariajimpson1833]

Hola

[@keithmiller3120]

Very nice restoration on this fine gem... please keep the projects coming....

[@rhondaflynn3]

"Acid dissolved the grille" struck me as surprising and funny!

[@CreatorCade]

The cyclops sheep always picks the best cars to hang out in.

[@amybylo7568]

The grill is not bad you made new one for temporary. Green color is great and look nice on car

[@johnzeller1338]

My Grandfather had a 1938 or 9 Plymouth. Can't remember the model but his only came with one tail light. Wonder when manufacturers started with double tail lights. But anyway....Great job!👍

[@jamesjustice4515]

Chip. This is the sledgemaster again. Want to ask u question? Why would anybody put 234 dislikes on ur channel. Man u do wonderful fantastic work on all your tin or metal collectibles. Wow u do beautiful work. Those people are crazy

[@beverleycrawford3044]

I'm so impressed and inspired!

[@davidparker2259]

Love that car-azy Art Deco grille! Maybe you can save it for a custom.

[@jodidavis6595]

I agree. I love it

[@judyforstner1108]

Just wonderful. I like the temp. grill better then the one it came with.

[@stephenbarlin2314]

These toys seem cheaply made butI do admire their clever design. Kids must have had a lot of fun with these.

[@cliffordkiehl3959]

This is a real nice car model. The way the body fits together is well done. The model must have been more expensive than a Buddy L, or Tonka.

[@cardnut]

You do great work. Love your bone yard.

[@arnaldofeitosa1605]

Quanta coisa linda,sou facinado por brinquedos, principalmente estes antigos.

[@andrewolson5471]

This toy is surprisingly fancy for a Depression era product.

[@williampalenik7306]

Very good job there the car is ready to roll again

[@donigor9549]

What a great job, congrats and thank's for share.

[@georgedavisd1228]

Throughly enjoyed the video excellent restoration thank you

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Bad. Wi. Fi. Last. Nite. Got. U. This. Time. So. Very. Sweet 🎂. Brother 😁. Love. The. Green. So. Cool 😎. Nice 👍. Work. As. Always. Lee

[@paulorth2251]

That is one good looking toy, great job. They sure don't make them like that anymore.

[@johnveglio4433]

Actually, I like the grill you made over the original !!👍👍👍

[@leahselensky586]

Love your videos!! They are so satisfying!!!

[@vernabink2865]

Good to see the white tow truck today. Cyclops is ok, has his flock of friends with him

[@Farm_fab]

If you use scotch brite to prepare your wires for soldering, it will "take" more easily.

[@WrenB111]

Surprisingly complex.

[@СергейОсиповСкачатьЯндекс]

Не забывай больше снимать на видео кота!!!😊

[@janbaer3241]

The cotton ball sheep are riding in style.

[@gustavefrankfurter6462]

Ever since I saw that car in your junk pile, I had the thought that it looks a lot like the car Superman is holding up on the cover of Action Comics #1. It would be awesome if you created a diorama of that cover using that car! Does anyone agree?

[@properfunny]

I can totally see it! Maybe a Super Sheep instead though.

[@Datrebor]

That would be great

[@Skel96]

One of my favorite cars in Mafia game. Great work!

[@joebainter]

AS always just beautiful, bummer about the grill.

[@zibbyzubb]

Great job but I have to admit I was disappointed that you didn't use the original grill.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nicely done.

[@peaceworld5393]

Awesome Sauce and Cool Beans!

[@dderbydave]

great videos. no talking. no jangly music. and sheep!

[@caroledubreuildesign1919]

Great job. They really knew how to build toy cars then

[@thomaslyon2112]

Your junk yard doesn’t seem to be getting any smaller. 😊

[@jenniferbeasley9966]

Cool car! Looks and works great. 💚👍👍

[@hervebecker7807]

Great job 🙂👍

[@jottapacifico518]

Esse mecânico total é fantástico. Bravo

[@thomascalton3067]

The one eyed minion sheep(sheepclops) always makes me slightly uneasy. Still love the content though!

[@patriferrero2460]

Me encantaría saber la historia de los autos como de quién eran y como llegaron a ti ,eres un genio ❤️

[@jamesfield5346]

I think I like your temporary grille better than the original, lol

[@mehmetovec1823]

It would be more stylish if it was a cabinet or a showcase to display cars

[@normmcrae1140]

Any MOPAR nut would be proud to have this in their collection! The Airflows were a sales disaster, but EVERYBODY followed their lead! The Airflows were wind-tunnel tested (at a time when even most PLANES weren't tested in wind tunnels!), and would embarrass 98% of cars today!

[@johnds6621]

That was an interesting choice of toy to restore. Nice job but why did you have to replace the grill?

[@arthurhucksake2665]

The original grille dissolved in the acid bath, so he had to make a temporary replacement

[@johnds6621]

@@arthurhucksake2665 Oh thanks I missed that.

[@arthurhucksake2665]

@@johnds6621 You're welcome- we all miss stuff from time to time, glad I could help out.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

The sheep yard. What kind of medium did you use the sandblaster? Looked to be great stuff! Nicely done!