1957 Tonka State Hi-Way Dept Hydraulic Dump Truck Restoration

[@rockhoundingeasternwashing5308]

In today's world, I kinda wish I could return to playing with my Tonka toys in my back yard during the mid 1960's. No worries, just me and my imagination. Thanks for taking me back to those days... you do superb work on these old relics of the past!

[@citibear57]

I agree. I am from the same generation as you from the sound of it. Times were so much better back then than they are now. It's wonderful to have great memories from our childhood.

[@speedandstyletony]

As a kid there was one of these trucks in the toy stash at grandma's house. I have many fond memories of playing with it under the big tree in her back yard. Thanks for restoring this one.

[@ar_restoration]

It must have been a very good time playing with such toy...Thank you for your wonderful comment!!!👍🎉👍🎉😊

[@citibear57]

Wow! Another fantastic restoration. As with your other videos, I am thrilled to watch your impressive skills to disassemble, clean and re-paint the parts, and then re-assemble them into an incredible 'new' vehicle. Your videos illustrate the robust quality of old Tonka Toys. I also enjoy the 'scenes' you create with the finished vehicle, complete with the action figures. 100% awesome! Great job! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rockhoundingeasternwashing5308]

Not only fascinating to watch but also educational for those who would like to learn how it's properly done. Hats off to you sir

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@briansearles4473]

I had a similar truck, but mine had a snow-plow attachment. Love the way you made this truck like new again. Thanks for the memories.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you for your compliment and comment! 👍Your truck with snow plow is rare and more expensive in the market.👍👍🎉

[@briansearles4473]

@@ar_restoration I wish I knew what happened to it. I still have a couple of other models, a pristine road grader and a near mint ramp hoist, both are1962 models.

[@chrisnzella]

I remember wanting one of these when I was a kid for Christmas. It never happened. I may check ebay for one. Great restoration.

[@ar_restoration]

Now the Christmas coming again, hope you got the childhood wish! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!!👍👍🎄🎁

[@billtuckwell1399]

I was given the ordinary tipper brown version, like this one, in the 50’s as a Christmas present. I still have it in mint condition and boxed. Even the hydraulic tipper mechanisms are all in perfect working order. I stay in Scotland and to get a American toy was something different.

[@citibear57]

Wow, that is awesome Bill! It's great to hang on to toys from one's childhood. I wish I still had most/some of mine.

[@seahawksfan7298]

I love the color of the finished truck and the toy men at the end! Just became a subscriber. I have watched many restoration channels and yours is by far the best. You show every step of the process without over showing (like we don’t really need more than 15 seconds showing sand blasting to figure out that you were able to get the paint off all the parts). Looking forward to watching more of your work!

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like my channel. Thank you so much for your compliment and support!!!👍👍🎉😊

[@samadkins843]

you did a great job restoring the dump truck.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!👏👏👍👍🎉🎉

[@teresataildashf]

Man these are the most satisfying videos on KZbin!

[@ar_restoration]

Wow, my pleasure! Thank you so much!!🎉🎉👏👏👍👍😄

[@วัชราพรดุมรถ]

A lot of part's for a small truck, like the colour, and a great result,Mick Thailand

[@ar_restoration]

Yes, so many parts to be restored, thank you for your compliment and comment as always!!!👍🎉🍻

[@chrisconway8163]

Watching the powder coat paint job made me long for cheese puffs. 🧀 Terrific job.

[@ar_restoration]

😄👍👍Thank you for your comment!!!🎉🍻🧀️

[@Toystorations]

Those basement tiles are asbestos. I have the same ones in my basement workshop. :) I'm glad Tow Mater made it into the video.

[@ar_restoration]

Wow, we are working at similar workshop!👍🤝 Thank you for your compliment!!!👍👍🎉🍻

[@annettemalaski1967]

Lovely job on the truck! I have never seen a side dump two ton before.

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@Austeration]

Beautiful old truck 👍 completely amazing finish to a very cool project. Very well done.

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@Vekurus]

Back in the late 70's to very early 80's, I played with one of these, it was my fathers when he was a kid. It was in near flawless condition (as far as I can remember) It still had the chains attached to the back /side panels and was still glossy. also had the road grader to go with this.

[@ar_restoration]

That was really good time play with these great toys, the Tonka trucks were very sturdy, beautiful and durable, it will last at least another 50 years. 👍👍🎉😄

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job!!! Loved the Mater joke at 15:44!!! 😂

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like it, thank you!👍👍🎉

[@pauljohansson695]

Nice repair job on the cab.

[@ar_restoration]

Thanks 👍

[@Vicky-liwei-1393]

Beautiful old truck 😘😘👍👍

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very nice finish well done. Very cool Tonka.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you my friend!!!👍🎉🍻

[@michaelperronne3663]

I had one of these when I was a kid. Had a lot of fun with it. The one I had also came with 2 snow plows and a snow plow hitch. They must have offered 2 versions of this truck. One with and one without the snow plows. Also the snow plows would mount up on other Tonka trucks from that time. Thanks for the video.

[@jiandu1773]

Super good job 👍 👍👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉😊

[@paulorth2251]

Well done sir, looks like fresh off the shelf. Love the classic design of this truck. Ready to go back to work. Thanks for sharing. 😁👍👍🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@robertbeer2584]

wow thanks , i like that you tell the story at the end

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like it, thank you very much!!!👍👍🎉🍻😄

[@christopherprince3250]

Perfect job.

[@ar_restoration]

👍🎉🍻Thank you!!!

[@rapcom]

Awesome work. Also the different props at the end part, this makes a new take from other vintage toy restoration channels.

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@Tim-57]

What a great outcome. I enjoyed the scenes at the end🙂

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like it, thank you for the compliment and support as always!!!👍🎉🍻

[@Tim-57]

@@ar_restoration It is the least I can do for your great projects🙂

[@suesue3866]

Good job👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉😊

[@teee4532]

Awesome job a great restoration!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you for your great compliment!!!👍🎉😊

[@titidu2276]

great job !

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👍🎉😊

[@frios011]

Amazing restoration indeed!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!👍🎉🍻

[@jimmyg.comicguy3621]

Hi AR! Well Done! Have a good one!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much for your compliment!!!👍🎉🍻

[@eddielorenzosr6931]

Beautiful job!👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🍻😄

[@ischmel3884]

Excellent work. Could have got the repop '57 cab, but your metal work saved the day! Good find on the script tailgate. Been looking for a side gate and script tail for my '58 State Hydraulic

[@ar_restoration]

The part of tailgate I waited it for long time, you may find out the parts in this website “www.gasolinealleytoys.com/“ they just released new parts you needed. Thank you so much for your compliment and comment!👍👍🎉🍻

[@ischmel3884]

@@ar_restoration Thanks I'll check their inventory..been a few months since a parts order

[@jamesalinio5277]

Sweet restoration, you just got another subscription

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you! Thank you for your comment and support!!!👍🤝🎉🍻😊

[@davidjohnston330]

Super Duty looking SUPER. 👌👌👌

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you very much!👍🎉🍻

[@brettalfero6245]

What an amazing job!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉

[@gregmoorhead365]

A lot of work but what a truck Amen

[@ar_restoration]

It is Tonka truck

[@johnds6621]

WOW! Nice Job.

[@ar_restoration]

👍Thank you so much!👍

[@scottgm321]

Beautiful job. Thanks for the video.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you for your compliment and comment!!!👍🎉😊

[@kaidzaack2520]

This is pretty complex stuff! 👍👍👍 Great!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍🎉😊

[@kevinpariseau8782]

Another amazing video, Keep up producing great content

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you! Will do!

[@neftalirosado6167]

Beautiful job and great video!! Thanks ! 👍🏽

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you very much for your compliment and comment!👍🎉👍🎉

[@gregmoorhead365]

Lots of body work

[@johnperez2898]

Great job like always 👏👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👍🎉🍻😊

[@tomswindler64]

Good video and great vehicle for a project,looks good.keep on doing what your doing and carry on.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@ЕленаМедведева-ы3п]

Браво мастеру👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍🎉🍻

[@javiercoliboro]

me encanta verlo trabajar y le pongo la musica de rocky... good

[@billiehydrick6417]

Awesome thanks yeeaahh that's what I'm thinking about beautiful 😍 😊 😀

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@oneshotme]

It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! Enjoyed the video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@oneshotme]

@@ar_restoration You are very welcome!!

[@rob13854]

Great video, but the sandblasting part is a bit blurry. End result is fantastic, keep up the good work and keep your videos coming. Rob T Australia

[@ar_restoration]

The foggy in the sandblasting box has always been a problem, this time it was particularly serious. I had to change the media, but the package was delayed for delivery. Thank you for your compliment and encouragement!👍👍🎉🍻😊

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Better than new my friend.

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like it, thank you so much!👍🎉🍻

[@huraachannel9295]

Wow amezing😍😍😍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉

[@frasssuliman5998]

Good my friend ❤❤❤

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👍🎉🍻

[@ivancorales4591]

Siempre veo estos videos de tonks restauracion

[@ar_restoration]

It’s great! Thank you!👍👍👏👏🎉🎉

[@wuenceslaoippolito8408]

THIS MAN IS #1+++++

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👍👍🎉🍻😊

[@billtuckwell1399]

Thank you for your response, Appreciated. I also received 1 year later a Red Tonka Sportsman Truck and Boat trailer. Again I still have then in mint boxed condition. I am now over 75 and they are just kept in a cupboard, No room to display them. Pity really.

[@ar_restoration]

Wow, that is great Tonka collection, you want to sell it?

[@jiandu1773]

视频制作很棒👍👍👍

[@ar_restoration]

谢谢🙏非常感谢！👍🎉🌹

[@georgeclements2742]

Brilliant.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻

[@rohitshukla9756]

Magnificent

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you for your compliment!!!👍👍🎉

[@ricardomontes8103]

Awesome!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍🎉😊

[@daymaress]

Awesome!!!😋🤩👍✊🎈🎈

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!👍🎉🍻

[@MyYAHVEH]

Great restore job, but it's a 56 Ford, 57 is when they charged body styles.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you that you let me know it!👍👍

[@margaretrogers9811]

Do the videos help you to keep track of all the parts you take off?

[@ar_restoration]

Yes, when I made final assembly I also watched the video of disassembly process to make sure assemble correctly

[@johnperez2898]

Me and my grandson 💙 it question I have and old tonka truck would you repair it I will pay a fair price to get it done for him Just asking TY

[@ar_restoration]

Please send me the pictures, I have to see what's kind of tonka, my email [e-mail] Thank you!

[@tgfoley1493]

Very 😎

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍👍

[@mvan8307]

Whiskey bottle Brand new dump truck Oak tree you're in my way

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻😄

[@gregmoorhead365]

Great mobile

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Nice. I do restorations as well

[@ar_restoration]

That’s great!👍👍

[@rogerpatrongonzalez5800]

👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏🥃🥃🥃😊

[@nelsonbottijunior6664]

Campeão

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉👍🎉

[@tuularoos5525]

😂

[@ar_restoration]

🎉🎉👍👍😄

[@myrestorations]

Very good restoration 👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you! Cheers!