1960s Tonka Sanitary Systems Garbage Truck Toy Restoration

It's been 90 Days since I've posted and I've been up to a lot since then! I had to make my garage ready for some new equipment I ordered earlier this year. Hopefully I'll have a shop tour soon to show you all my setup. I purchased a Senfeng Fiber Laser cutter for the ability to cut fine details on reproduction parts as well as a Precision Matthews Lathe which was also a much needed upgrade. Now with the installations complete I plan on getting back to regular releases of new videos, hopefully with some awesome new processes.
I purchased this 1960's Tonka Sanitary Systems Garbage Semi Truck on eBay January of 2022 for $53.37 after shipping. It was in terrible shape and desperately needed restoration. The rear axle was missing and replaced with a long bolt, and two less rear tires than it should have had. Three of the four hub caps were missing, the windshield was cracked and overall the truck was extremely rusty with paint flaking off every where you look. For me the highlight of this video was making the replacement hub caps. I designed the hub cap in my CAD software, then cut the steel blank on the Senfeng fiber laser before stamping it with a set of 3D resin printed dies I created. The hub caps were then soaked in an acid bath to remove all coatings, degreased, nickel plated and polished to give them the shine I wanted. Overall I'm very happy with how this restoration came out and hope you enjoy it as well! as always Thank you soo much for watching and supporting my channel!
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[@PCrailfan3790]

4:10 aww cute jumping spider, also thank you for not killing it

[@eddygonzalez6018]

Can't help arachnophobia. Ok spider, you're much too big. Let go outside, can't risk using the flame thrower inside the shop.😂😂😂

[@ferolcat2009]

Another superb restoration from one of the OG's before a lot fo these fake channels popped up. I also respect the fact that although you hate spiders, you didn't kill it and set them free. :)

[@otisthetowndrunk3613]

Outstanding! 💯

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[@galptube211]

Beautiful job! Bringing this old precious vintage toys back to life is such a great hobby. You're very skillful 👌🏼 Kind regards

[@jamescorless8283]

Watching your channel brings back my childhood, I'm 60 years old, I can remember a lot of these toys from my childhood. Thanks......

[@gspendlove]

Just saw a video on how some restoration channels feature fake restorations. Mad respect for channels like this one, which features only 100% real restorations.

[@paracletos]

🖐️Привет 😀 Давно тебя не было... ✨👍

[@sundown...7718]

Chip are you ok ? We miss you man .....best restoration channel ever !!!

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[@Andyscrap]

😢 MISSING YOU

[@donnarid2871]

Yeah just wondering what happened to chip.

[@donaldgreathouse6611]

Most noble axle repair from long ago to get the kid's truck back on the road. 👏😇

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@kilowagmagnusson4590]

Your kitty is the REAL reason why I watch!

[@Farm_fab]

The cat scan came out positive with an approval, Chip.

[@asarand]

As I was watching this I began to realize how long it's been since your last upload. It's good to see you back. Hopefully you won't be going away again anytime soon.

[@THETRUTH-DEATHCARDS]

I have over 35 years of restoration and I can truly say you did a full 10 point restore. I hate people that hand sand a project and after all that hard work gets painted by can wow, I not going to give away secret but I got it, and that's how it should be done. FIR THAT FIVE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@IsabelleVerona]

Hi! My 4 year old son asked me to say to you that he loved this video! He pressed on the thumbs up for you. He loves trucks, specially trash trucks. He loves trying to build new trucks and watching how to build and fix toy trucks. Hehe 😅

[@younghero80]

I’m so happy to see your back!!

[@PStew262]

We miss you Chip. 😢

[@Ivan_Ivanov_Bron_Pot]

Заждался уже! Нельзя настолько долго оставлять подписчиков без контента) Лампово, залипательно и нервосберегающе. Спасибо!

[@joebainter]

Look who's BACK!! great to see you posting again, I missed your video's and I see I am not alone! Hope your schedule allows you to post regularly again.

[@TheOriginalJphyper]

Those old repairs tell a story. The original owner had a craftsman for a parent, one who cared about the child.

[@jimthompson9992]

It has been a long time!! Glad to see you back posting again! You never cease to amaze me with your attention to details and the quality of your work!! Simply beautiful!!! Well done! Looking forward to seeing how your shop is going to be!! Thanks so much for sharing these videos with us... it's greatly appreciated!! Take care, be safe and God bless!

[@dadisersoubsersoub8586]

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[@arthurb5]

🥰😍😁😂🤔😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@Pancreaticdefect]

Added to the scrapyard I see. That motorhome/camper with all the windows and skylights is really interesting.

[@pacodelapena]

I am 61 years old, and you made me remember what it was like to get a Tonka. Thank you very much. Perfect restoration. From Durango México.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@RdandTrk1]

My son wanted me to comment “This video is so cool!”

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Your Son is Cool!

[@tinydancer7426]

We miss you Chip! Hope all is well with you.

[@MiniforceRailfan]

We’ve been waiting for this since we want to see your Mini Sheep get their Vehicles Fixed with Good Results from Inspector Cat

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[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Great work as always. SOOO KOOOOOLLLLLL. Finish is great 😊 Mike Espo .

[@krystenrenee8630]

My 3 year old loves watching your videos, start to finish! He wakes up asking watch the Rusty Car Show 😂 Thanks for putting up something informative!❤

[@johnkaiser8410]

Hello Chip, hope all is ok! Havent seen anything in 3 months, really have missed your videos! Hope to hear from you soon!

[@techman2471]

I lookedd to find this video in my subscription menu, I was thrilled to see it! So glad to see you back at the restoration of toys i had when I was a lad. I love the new toys you have to make in house more pieces parts. Once again, i echo thers in saying welcome back!

[@johnwilliams1223]

I thought I may have been unsubbed by KZbin. Glad to see he’s still around.

[@tomswindler64]

Truck came out very nice,little worried all that flaked paint and rust.but never fear you were there.nice one to add to your collection.good video.just keep doing what your doing and thinking and carry on 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

By the time he finishes all the cars and trucks he got himself vintage sets!

[@jamesalinio5277]

Oh my god, Chip is back with another great restoration, missed seeing the sheep, and the beautiful Beaker giving the trusty once over 👍

[@cjennings1524]

Thank you for not harming the spider! As always, beautiful work!

[@MK356BC]

Awesome you saved the spider! 👍

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@DandelyonDawn]

Thank you for not killing that precious little jumping spider!

[@zanyt13]

Amazing as always, SO satisfying to watch, and thanks for saving the little jump spider! 😍❤

[@grumpyoltimer7523]

Ive said it before, the equipment you have to restore these projects only helps your top notch work.

[@MSJONESBLOUNT]

I'm so glad you restored this old rusty toy garbage truck

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@justrelaxing1501]

I'm amazed by the quality of the metal on this piece. There was minimal pitting in the metal, which is prevalent in most older pieces. You're work is always amazing and I like your high tech equipment that I can only dream about. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@taco2k3]

@@ChipChannelRestorations thanks for posting they wanted to send me a $1700.00 portable power pack if I paid for postage. Told them it sounds like a scam and told them no thanks.

[@amadine770]

It was the longest 90 days but it was worth it-best of success with your new set up.Another great video however I was watching your other restorations that i didn't get to view.

[@gradyfry4691]

Your restoring the toys of my childhood

[@TylerAlexander5280]

Kind of neat to see someone else already repaired it once.

[@evan_kumar]

I see why you weren’t posting, I’m happy to see you posting again! I got very worried! I thought something bad happened to you! Can’t wait to your garage tour! YOU’VE REACHED 80 RESTORED CAR COLLECTIONS! CONGRATULATIONS CHIP!

[@ruthtumolo9598]

Soooo happy to see you’re back! Great way to start a Sunday morning!!! Once again you blew my mind😊

[@MikeNHOC]

Nicely done!!

[@LWilliamsYoutube]

Beautiful job! I love seeing these metal toys from my childhood being restored to better than new condition. Very nice!

[@snowman9061]

Glad to have you BACK. I enjoy them everyone is done with perfection and better than any of the other guys i have watched they take many short cuts and you put your heart and soul into yours.

[@rocioramirez9189]

I LOVE the sheep and kitty! 🐑🐈 I NEED MORE SHEEP AND KITTY!!!!!!😁👍❤Amazing work like always!!

[@altoncarlson8801]

Outstanding, good to see you back.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@caroltanzi29]

Missed you and your videos. Love this one as much as all the other ones I have seen. Super restoration job. Carol from California

[@thijsversteeg9010]

Chip, this is without doubt a gorgeous restoration. Beautiful paint job. The way you "just" make new hubcaps, awesome.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@thijsversteeg9010]

@@ChipChannelRestorations thanks, I also don't have a telegram account, so answering was not possible either.

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[@DeetexSeraphine]

WIth all the rust of it the sheetmetal and decay of the paint, I would've sworn everything you did would've been a destructive process... and then you took the cap into the sandblast booth... wow... Just... wow... My hats' off, sir.

[@yolanda8604]

You are the best sand blaster…everyone else be skipping little parts

[@mitzierrett3292]

I love your channel. Thanks for sharing your work with us

[@nandi123]

You are very talented in both restoration and video production. It's a real pleasure to see your work. Hello to Restoration Cat.

[@bip4all]

Would dare to say your finest top to bottom restoration yet. Cutting your own hub caps? Amazing.

[@Beatricepoppy]

That is obviously a child's well-used and well-loved toy. Your beautiful restoration will ensure that another child or collector will get to love it for years to come.

[@dave3156]

Sure am glad to see another video!! Been missing them! I was surprised how well the metal held up during sand blasting. The job on the wheel covers was over the top!!!! Excellent job as usual. Can't wait to see the video of the new shop!!!! Nice job Chip!!!

[@markfrench8892]

There's something very deeply satisfying watching your videos. Also somewhat depressing because I can't at the present time afford the tooling you use to do these restorations.

[@OGTtom]

My son and I watch your videos , we really enjoy watching them , thank you for posting .

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@pamelasteburg6006]

Thank you for not killing the spider they do their part. Wonderful job on the truck.

[@geo2cv6tron14]

The before / after is really really impressive 🤩👍

[@herb2968]

definitely one of my favorite restorations. excellant work!

[@reverendtfg6802]

*Thank you for respecting the arachnid.*

[@JNHEscapes]

The die press was awesome. The paint and color was awesome. The tonka sticker that wasn’t straight killed it.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Beautiful restoration, I see your making your own hubcaps now. Bravo 🙀

[@mfcjr1]

Great to see you back. Back to more great restorations!

[@miker8915]

Awesome Restoration Chip, what an Amazing transformation. This truck will last another 50 years. Thank you for sharing

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I do not have a telegram account, this is a scammer posing as me. I am truly sorry and am working to have this user blocked. Please do not go to telegram!

[@damfino1964]

Thank you for saving the jumping spider!

[@patriciamathis7042]

Wow this one started out looking pretty rough. But as always turned out better than new. You and Chip did a great job.

[@escomade]

Chip! where are you?

[@nickev96]

Your're BACK! I've been watching for more videos. I love your work!

[@EricMadWolf]

Looking as good as the day it was made.

[@johnkaiser8410]

Missed your videos, so glad to see you're back! As always: craftmanship, quality finishes, and attention to detail are hallmarks of your projects! Thank you so much for the entertainment, but don't forget the sheep, luv' the little fur balls! Many thanx, very much enjoyed! Hope to see the tour of your shop soon! Have a great holiday season!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@johnkaiser8410]

Understood, thank you for the reply, will ignore in the future

[@billchenault2324]

Besides your excellent skills, your videos have also shown me the attention to detail and how well Tonka made toys. Love the videos.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@DunnageGarage]

Great to have you back. Awesome video!

[@brandonmccarthy7660]

I love these videos, i find them cathartic and relaxing. I have even put my oldest daughter on to you.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

Seeing you restore the old metal toys warms my heart in this age of everything plastic. Unfortunately I gave away my old Tonka toys but seeing you restore them brings back so many memories!❤

[@natschrock5358]

Looks great! Love the parts that you have to remake!

[@Zepphd2]

I know it’s silly, but thanks for not killing the little guy. Those spiders are about as close to a dog as you can get. So curious and harmless! Also, another great restoration!!

[@cjennings1524]

I agree, and it's not silly at all. ♡

[@shedmanx3640]

I live in Australia, the home of all spiders and try never to kill them. The big ones usually get the compressed air treatment, ( harmlessly blown out the workshop) if they come inside. I use compressed air as trying to capture them usually results in injury as they run around batshit crazy when you corner them.

[@BIGWojo68]

I had one jump on my hand when I was sitting outside once. He just kept staring at me like I was an old friend. I swear he waved at me too!

[@Slane583]

Jumping Spiders are fun. Their movement is also very robotic if watch them move about. I don't know where Chip is located but our Jumping Spiders aren't that big. Ours look like little jumping beans when they're moving about. :)

[@tarek3702]

ur weird lol

[@itsMrNoble]

A new Sunday night treat. Thanks Chip!!

[@thomasplouffe1363]

The fixed cars table looks like my dream as a little boy, tonka cars were my favorite thing ever in the sandbox as they never broke, i loved those old trucks so much

[@johndix177]

Another great restoration! Extremely impressed with the hubcap manufacturing!! You constantly take restorations to a whole new level

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Yay, you are back. You have been missed heaps. Looking forward to seeing the shop tour. PS: Another great restoration.*

[@viejo.cotilla]

Que tienda ?? Que solo los comentarios puedo traducir lo que el escribe no se Traduce

[@andreacrashe9894]

@@viejo.cotilla *He is going to do a workshop tour with the new equipment he has brought... he calls it his shop tour.*

[@bigguy7618]

Just mind boggling talent!

[@mikegLXIVMM]

One of my favorite smells as a child was the sent of a new Tonka truck.

[@Wayneboudreau3837]

Really miss your restoration videos. Hope your back soon! All the best!

[@jafafarinha22]

Como sempre um serviço perfeito. Já estava com saudades dos seus videos COMPLETOS

[@rafaelz125]

Fantastic job!!!

[@properfunny]

That was an amazing way to recreate those hubcaps!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@MarkMeadows90]

Good to see you back at it, Mr Chip. It has been a while for sure. Another lovely job on an old Tonka vehicle. Better than new perhaps.

[@NodsFrend1]

крутая коллекция, чувак! сколько стоят все машинки? / cool collection, dude! how much do all the cars cost?

[@ZenSpider40]

I love how a dad repaired the rear axle years ago. Good job with the jumping spider, they are the coolest.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

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[@jodidavis6595]

Kitty so big. Love the color choice. Now I hafta look for that orange plow/dumpster 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

Highly skilled restoration, with such attention to detail.

[@Vinson351]

I hope he’s still doing these. It’s been a good minute. Hope he’s okay.

[@jamesmoskowitz2897]

someone loved that truck so much they improvised an axle to keep playing with it.

[@johnwilliams1223]

WOWWWW those hubcaps are impressive.

[@brandonmccarthy7660]

Welcome back. I have missed the magic you make on these restoration.