1957 Tonka Rescue Squad Metro Van Ambulance Fire Department Truck Restoration

[@johnnypatton32]

I truly feel sorry for those children that never woke up to a Christmas morning with a Tonka toy...imagination and fun. What you do is not only restoration, but art. Thank You for bringing back wonderful memories Sir!

[@BrassLock]

Thank you for your kind thoughts about my deprived childhood. Luckily, I lived near to a rubbish dump, a mere half-hour walk away. There we found old wind-up Gramophone players, radios, scientific equipment, telephone generators and suchlike, which we pulled to bits and renovated to make whatever we could imagine. We also found smouldering fires lit by the Council, and had marvellous fun throwing broken sheets of asbestos building materials on the fires to make them explode. The resulting clouds of particles were the shrapnel pieces of our imaginary hand grenades. Now 78 years later I still don't have _asbestosis_ but I can't vouch for my fellow companions. It was a marvellous childhood. But being deprived of *Tonka Toys* did take its toll, but luckily we were able to compensate somewhat by buying *Matchbox Toys* instead.

[@bryanspindle4455]

It is so satisfying to see how quickly the sandblasting removes decades of rust, dirt, grime, paint and neglect. The restoration processes you go through are always fascinating.

[@СветланаМатвеева-х9д]

😊

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Anyone else find these videos to be therapeutic? Excellent video quality.

[@gerardburton3741]

It always amazes me how good the quality of the metal is when the trucks are beadblasted. It looks in almost perfect condition.

[@had2galsinthebooth]

Yep. For some reason the surface rust bleeds out through the paint bad enough to make it look like solid rust but you can see the paint is still there when blasting.

[@mary-annnstednielsen5300]

Yes, no rust…. just dirt, that looks like it has been painted on

[@joshuawarren551]

I agree it seems like it wasn't really rusted, it was just painted like that and a little dinged up to make it look like it was old.

[@DMARrecords]

I've seen a lot of rust and corroding. It's as real as the rusted shit i find in my yard and in the ground. If the truck was painted, the stickers would be rusty and underneath the stickers wouldn't be rusted.

[@DMARrecords]

The sandblasting process fills any rust or corrosion pits if they aren't completely rusted though, (both sides have rust and complete holes, metal is brittle there.)

[@michaelschamberger7956]

I love watching you media blast the surface rust off. I find it oddly soothing.

[@chrislambert5249]

Beautiful restoration. I am the original owner of the Tonka set. Fire Engine, Aerial Truck, Rescue Squad 1954-55. The vehicles are in better shape (stored inside) not as much rust. I want to restore them, but not sure if I want to paint with powder coat or oil based paint. Thanks for a video. Nice way to start the day 🌞☕

[@maggiesue4825]

I am constantly amazed how you revive these old, beat-up toys!!

[@brandonb1681]

That powder chrome looks great.

[@Toystorations]

Please let your niece know how much we all appreciate MonsterClaus.

[@adrianneburroughs3653]

This was so relaxing for me. I lost my dad to cancer a couple weeks ago and he loved to do stuff like this. Gave me a bit of peace watching this

[@georgeshelton6281]

& I also now know that, this was an old iron toy ambulance. 🚑 😳

[@aliyanoreen2595]

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[@jmccracken491]

Prayers for you and the family.

[@arturalexma]

RIP

[@teresabell1014]

So sorry for your loss.

[@nordicson2835]

Thank you for breathing life into these wonderful old toys, you know you made an impact when every rusted metal toy at the flea market went from $10 to $50

[@tonymurray814]

That’s it. I’m officially obsessed with this channel. What a great hobby!!

[@suitov]

Your niece is a future crafter-machinist! And your kitty is a very good helper. The ambulance looks fantastic. I can't express how satisfying it is to see someone's formerly beloved toy receive such care and attention.

[@raimundanunes4028]

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[@rjb6327]

Why is it so satisfying watching the sand blasting?

[@Anlushac11]

I dont know why I find these videos so fascinating. i just sit and stare.

[@arrosconpollo1]

Watching the body parts get media blasted was super satisfying!

[@FranciscoMiguelJorge]

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[@user-pv6xb1sv4q]

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[@mspostwarbaby]

I think it's the cutest thing when he brings in a lovely tow truck and tows a pitiful piece to the shop to be restored. The whole process fascinates me. It's my favorite restoration channel.

[@TheCount46]

I want to thank you for saving these toys from the past. Your attention to detail on each one you have brought back to life amazes me. Restoring these toys is an art form and I enjoy watching how it is done by an expert. As a child I remember having and seeing some that you have restored in toy stores in the 40s and 50s. Again, thank you so much for sharing your videos with us. Each toy you restore I hope would be put into a museum so that future generations of children could see the toys their great granddads played with as a child.

[@arlynpineda2620]

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[@DoomingPlays]

Whoever is restoring this did a great job

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@dr.robotico7879]

@@ChipChannelRestorations 38:18 This vehicle is somewhat a combination of a Volkswagen Bus and a Ford pickup truck with a cab.

[@dr.robotico7879]

@@ChipChannelRestorations I know that this a small ambulance. But the ambulances that we see today, had bigger cabs, so they can carry medical gear, devices, items like blood packs, syringes, sleeping gas, and shock pads. And speaking of blood packs, there's another variation of the ambulance called a Bloodmobile, they're meant to deliver packs of human blood to hospital to hospital. And another version of a Bloodmobile is a bus type. A bus type Bloodmobile can carry more packs of human blood than the ambulance.

[@Aming-888]

谢谢你能让我看到这么好的视频，很专业的技术，给你点赞不过我觉得贴纸的时候喷一点水上去这样我想应该比较好粘贴，等水蒸发以后就粘贴牢固了，这个方法或许可以尝试一下哦😀😀

[@davidrogers0717]

Thanks for not making a music video. I just saw another YT restoration channel but it was full of loud music. I love being able to hear the raw sound just as if I were standing beside you as you work.

[@ralphdadge302]

An amazing restoration, wouldn't think the before & after were the same vehicle.

[@fabiogianotti5270]

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

[@JuliArtsy-u8i]

It is satisfying to look at old toys being restored to what it used look like

[@brazillady5119]

Oh, the sheep show and the cat were the best. ❤️

[@mfc4591]

BAAAA. THAT IS A BIG SHEEP. YOU MIGHT CALL HIM SQUARE. what a beautiful transformation

[@stevecann3394]

Absolutely Brilliant 👍😀

[@bigboo1848]

I can never watch these videos all the way through. I always manage to fall asleep when it gets to the sandblasting part. Even when I'm not tired I still fall asleep watching these.

[@leticiagomez6230]

CÓMO SIEMPRE, EXCELENTE RESTAURACION FELICITACIONES SALUDOS 👍

[@jodidavis6595]

Boy did kitty cat get big! The chubby lamb was so funny. Beautiful wrk and I love to hear the click of everything coming together ❤️

[@loulowrider2566]

It's a pleasure to watch you bring back these antique toys. Takes me back to my childhood 😃👏👏👍👍.

[@hiddentruth1982]

normally I don't agree with restoring antique toys but as bad as this one was it needed restored to save it. A top notch job to boot.

[@tealwraith9045]

Hooray for Monster Claus! Oh, and the truck looked good, too.

[@Greeley.d]

I’m not sure what it is about these videos but I find them fascinating very relaxing. The work that is put into restoring these toys is something else. ❤

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very well done, looks new.

[@windowcreek1798]

One word...MAGNIFICENT.

[@shawnataylor7998]

Beautiful job!

[@charlesqc9272]

Nice restoration of one of my toy when I was young.

[@jaredbonshire]

The most satisfying sand blasting I've ever seen.

[@chrluc]

A little spray of soapy water and a squeegee would make pacing those decal much easier. I'm impressed with your craftsmanship.

[@chasekemp4982]

The sand blasting is the best part😌

[@svipace8220]

Wonderful restoration and a lovely kitty. Hey kitty, no! Don't chew the lamp! Thank you for your effort.

[@mikebetts5532]

excellent chip superb work….🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@60bui]

Great job!!! 👍👍👍

[@thespicemelange.1]

Wow, what a collection!

[@b_altmann]

That is some nice paintwork!

[@geo2cv6tron14]

The before / after is really impressive 👍

[@getsmarter5412]

Thank you for posting with original sound. I love to hear the tools and work!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Spectacular restoration. Two thumbs way Up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@trekwars2763]

Sand blasting is my favorite part!!!

[@benji_t747]

Very satisfying sandblasting on this one

[@SteveMikre44]

Thank goodness Chip was able the rescue "The Rescue Squad". Love Monster Claus...🎅👍

[@clementevaldez1271]

Hats off to you Sir for bringing those toys to their former glory.. .beautiful work on ALL Your restorations....

[@elbadiaz839]

Que maravilloso juguetes de esas epocas , que felices esos niños cuando recibian esos coches tan perfectos ,

[@barbarapease9399]

It's sort of interesting that just after you restored this vehicle - all the cat wanted to do was chew the top light off. I enjoyed watching this. Thank you.

[@robsondejesuspaulon3507]

Bom dia a todos excelente trabalho perfeito 👏👏👏👏

[@johnthomsen8802]

amazing all the parts that went into these toys.

[@terencebennison6275]

Therapy, therapy, therapy! So satisfying to see the metal appear from under the rust and paint! And these models are worth something when 'chip channel' has refurbed them!

[@rodneybrand8521]

Another Tonka saved..nice collection..👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@billiehydrick6417]

I luv the amazing work you do on these toys thanks for sharing my friend 👌 ❤

[@donalddodson7365]

I do not remember this model from my childhood. I would have loved it: opening doors, red light and pretend siren, & Civil Defense emblem. I really enjoyed the fly over of restored fleet. Thank you!

[@ImeldaArriaga-c8g]

What's again like always u do awesome work on those toys sir beautiful restoration sir one 💯💯💯 percent perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RoadToTheCup]

You have a ton of work ahead of you!

[@nickyprano]

Another faultless restoration. I loved the catscan!

[@molehogadventures6615]

The patient sheep must of eating to much at Thanksgiving. Great job.

[@marpkujj8762]

Adoro ver o banho de areia e como tudo se renova! Congrats from Brazil!!!

[@timwilliams19]

Impressive sandblasting, in fact, impressive overall.

[@Quickened1]

I love how you include a playful element to all your videos! It's as if you never grew up... A collection to be envied man, well done!

[@kathleenking47]

These men, actually need to teach boys & girls, how to play again They're on too much screentime😞

[@frankponikvar9262]

As always... just beautiful!!!

[@bernardgay7119]

Je suis émerveillé par la maîtrise des gestes d'une multitude de corps de métiers que vous possédez. Bravos.

[@rosanapascoal7747]

Focou linda sua ambulancia trabalho de mestre. Amei. Parabéns. Abraço do Brasil pra você

[@alphabeets]

Astounding skill level!

[@udorechner6846]

Very nice restoration, and a beautiful fine result.

[@amybylo7568]

Fabulous restoration! Love watching your video while you work on old truck 🚚 and paint bright color that looks great! Less talking is much better 👌 you re doing very well and very talented too!

[@judithstuart9631]

You demonsrated a wide variety of skills!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for watching Judith Stuart!

[@ddilink]

Love the hubcaps... nice touch Great job!

[@Givulinovich]

That opening backdrop was EPIC. 💕♥️💕

[@kiss196161]

that's just art! WOW!

[@raywilson800]

Great job. Beautiful results.

[@My_Op]

This is the best reaction of your cat by far 😀

[@robertwomack6015]

Sir you are the master of your craft..thank you for letting us watch 👍

[@ernestogor1570]

Simplemente ¡¡¡Felicitaciones por el excelente trabajo!!!

[@gerardomolinarodriguez3633]

I love ❤️ your work congratulations

[@chazzyb8660]

Quite a fleet you are building up there.

[@jenniferbeasley9966]

All better ready to go to work! Always a amazing restore👍👍

[@rohitshukla9756]

Another great renovation project 👍 This time I missed your pet 😼

[@MIKES0029]

Wow amazing job!

[@Bruna.Aki79]

A ovelhinha gordinha, e esse gatinho lindooooo. Muito bom.

[@Rich77UK]

Great job. It would have also looked ace as a UPS van.

[@intrepid5144]

I want this toy!!! And just a few other ones, if you wouldn't mind! LOL Honestly, if you were close, I'd love to be your "helper"! What a Fantastic Talent! Thank you for all the Toys you've "saved"!

[@Dorelaxen]

Clever fix on the axles. Also that chrome powder coat came out really nice.

[@ЛарисаКопылова-с1х]

Великолепная работа! Прекрасная модель спасательной медицинской машины! Счастливые дети, играющие в детстве с такими машинками! Спасибо огромное, Chip, за доставленную радость! ✨❄️🎄

[@Chanteuse66]

NGL, the hardest part for me would be getting those decals on straight! 😊 Great job!

[@generalgrafx]

That’s why I would use soapy water.

[@roadwolf2]

Sir. I’m guessing you were a body shop man in a previous life as your attention to detail is absolutely impeccable

[@tomperkins4965]

Gumby fans like me will be pound you for restoring toys from the Gumby episodes

[@sojodramadan]

خاغقع

[@ericmarks6322]

Vintage toy restoration is a hobby I would like to take up as it looks quite satisfying.

[@grandmasmagic3858]

loved, loved, LOVED your intro with the tow truck, and the sheep..!!?? brilliant..I chuckled...fat sheep really needed the ambo at the end...

[@tracytaylor3836]

He definitely goes overboard but I think that’s what is so great about him

[@getonthe-floor]

sensational guy, whimsical, meticulous and quality work. The treatment you gave on this car was very good. Great job congratulations.

[@juandedioshuertaarellano9082]

Muy buena restauración amigo Chip