1960s Tonka Tow Truck Restoration - AA Wrecker

[@lisley22]

Man, your videos are like therapy to anxiety. I can’t stop watching that sandblasting machine blasting away rusts and paints. Keep going with the amazing work you do.

[@vorcesnowii7246]

Mesmerizing

[@diamondperidot]

Those are my favorite parts as well.

[@fiero561]

Nice pfp

[@z3roa1m]

awesome pfp

[@demariowalker7173]

Factz bro its just something about fixing stuff,its a different feeling

[@davebicker8618]

Exquisite job. No background music, no explanation, but a symphony of clicks and hisses. Perfection.

[@lakota123max]

wow...just amazed!!!

[@howardsmith9342]

I'm amazed you can still get replacement parts and decals for these things. A beautiful job.

[@ungabunga7879]

And even if he can’t there are simple ways to MAKE the stickers or 3D print em, it’s so nice

[@surfearth1]

So where did you get the tires?

[@surfearth1]

Quick Caliber yes

[@lisaannfitzgerald3959]

As a child of the sixties, I grinned as I watched, wondering if I ever got to play with one of these!!!! Bravo on your restoration and thanks for the trip down memory lane. Details are so exact!!!

[@saxonmcdonald6552]

I am spoiled watching your channel. When I watch other restoration videos it's just not the same.

[@aligamerable]

lol you're right. I feel the same

[@wairimu-k]

After watching him sandblast things, it's hard for me to watch other restoration videos where liquids are used to clean off rust.

[@foleverto]

Agreed... And i hate you tuber who talk too much...

[@daviT_con_T]

UUUUUNLESSS you watch My Mechanics, these 2 Channel Guys are my favorite in the whole KZbin (and i do spend lots of hours on YT.)

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

Agreed indeed

[@Edward_John]

I got that truck on Christmas around 1962. That was a sweet truck, I towed a lot of other Tonkas with it. Great job!

[@calebmanuel17]

I like this truck

[@charlesm.9858]

Wow Soo cool!!

[@naught8925]

it doesn't matter what i'm doing, watching your videos always has a calming effect on me. your work is wonderful to watch!

[@The_A_Cast]

This is absolutely amazing! I’m 30 years old and would love to play with that truck! Quick question to anyone who knows: Does a restoration affect the value of the product in a good way, bad way, or in no way at all?

[@Blackice929]

It depends on the product and the damage and also how close the restoration keeps the template of the original design.

[@mememan1546]

@Blackice929 restore rescue's restorations all fit the same template, but sometimes the original color pallet is changed for a new one. Despite this, I think they'd all sell for a high price.

[@Blackice929]

@@mememan1546 Understood and I agree, these restorations are well executed so I imagine resale value would be decent if not high.

[@drdanielldiehl7618]

Like restoring old cars. Same economics

[@MichaelBradley1967]

@@mememan1546 I think it would depend on the buyer. Someone might be a collector of mint condition originals, whereas someone else might just want to reclaim a piece of their childhood.

[@matthewjordon4891]

Love the sand blasting part could watch that for hours and powder coating makes such a huge difference 100% great job

[@mrlint0]

I totally agree.

[@atomikpunk6038]

I also totally agree. Have no idea why, and have never tried it personally. I also get a kick out of the powder coating, and of course the final reveal.

[@yumafrank563]

I had that same tow truck when I was a kid. Great job. I enjoy your videos

[@ExWEIMan]

My dad gave me this Tonka tow truck for Christmas in the early sixties. I played with it for years and when I stopped playing with it I placed it in my toy box, in the basement, and forgot about it. It sat in there in for 20+ years until I thought I would look inside the box. I thought about throwing it away, as I did with so many other things but thought better of it. I placed it on top of my bookcase, in my office where it has sat since. I am now in my 60s and as I work at my desk I look up from time-to-time at it sitting there and think of times past.

[@Motor_Cackle]

@@ExWEIMan I have the exact same tow truck. Mine sits in my office in the bookcase my father made in high school wood shop before going to fight in WWII in the south Pacific. I had thought about restoring it several times, but decided to keep it as is.

[@katiem6620]

@@Motor_Cackle great stories from you and the man who commented above. I hope some of the things I saved from my childhood are still around in 20+ years to come. That would be awesome.

[@danhard8440]

omg !!! using a socket to get the headlight style clips off is brilliant

[@jjryan1352]

A bit OCD...but he should rotate them so their 3 little "spokes" all have the same orientation.

[@ohhhLuna]

@@jjryan1352 Why'd you have to point it out? Now I can't stop thinking about it.

[@JeremyDN]

I have to say I have never just sat and watched someone clean something with such delicacy and methodically as you do. I love the fact you restore old metal toys. Watching the construction vehicle ones brought a lot of memories of my childhood back. I had all of the constructions ones, the large metal earth movers. Awesome toys that you always make look better than brand new. These are such collectibles now. Would make for some awesome display pieces. Love the work you do and look forward to watching more.

[@raedjibrail]

The quality of the toys, back in the 50s or 60s? Is just top notch. Love the restoration but there was something to be said about the rustic charm of the original. No doubt though that he's a master of his art.

[@crushbandicoon]

I was just wondering last night why you hadn't uploaded anything. Glad to see you're still doing your thing 👍

[@saadmajid4149]

Me too

[@Galerak1]

I guess they were telling the truth when they said they were built to last :)

[@Grouse2275]

Beautiful!!

[@zakbroad9130]

ikr it was like a few weeks he hadn't done one

[@abc-ni9uw]

No talking no daft intro no ridiculous electronic music simple straight to the point good job. That's why I subscribe.

[@doug9066]

I agree.

[@lundocoqui7]

same

[@Tmrfe0962]

Amen.....

[@KPbICMAH]

no "please subscribe like share" either.

[@deeperson478]

I can't express how much I enjoy these videos...thank you.

[@deztroyer76]

Man those were some satisfying clicks as the pieces were snapped back together.

[@watrgrl2]

Watching your restorations is one of the most sublime experiences On KZbin! I hope you get lots of funding for your projects. This makes me wish i had kept the Tonka trucks I had in the late 60’s . You really are one of the top restorers on KZbin! Not only do you do a fantastic job but your videos are top notch and you have a cute sense of humor that comes through without you saying a word. Blessings to you and your wife and may you have many years of happy restoring. Most importantly you are keeping the landfills clear by bringing to life the usefulness of products left to rot. All around a worthwhile and most worthy job!

[@kyleguajardo]

Can we elect for a simple green sponsorship for this man? I think he deserves it.

[@ronporter610]

love these videos, the patients and skill is remarkable. So relaxing to watch.

[@TonyBabarino]

Relaxing it is! Sometimes I watch his videos on my laptop while eating dinner too!

[@fredgotpub871]

I feel like I'm in the garage doing it without any adverse problems: soooo relaxing....

[@JamesCarneval]

Patience*

[@anna-ir3gu]

not to mention dedication he has!

[@coachcleats13]

I love that you don't play any annoying music, you just show us your skills!!

[@timbonjovi]

What an amazing restoration! Powder coat and nickel plating this toy is going to last a long time

[@husky500cr]

I got this Tonka Tow Truck on Christmas morning back in the 60's.

[@johntexas8417]

I can watch videos like this all day if I let myself. Something oddly appealing about them

[@only257]

John Gwin Texas agreed😜

[@thewolfhunter]

Agree sir

[@xeno3202]

I can relate to that...

[@MrRemmyDog]

John Gwin Texas I’ve watched every single video of his to help me sleep

[@robwalker5030]

Nice job, really nice. To be honest, I also liked the rusty beat up look before restoration 👍🏻

[@jsveiga]

I was looking for a comment like this. I too admire the restoration job, but the truck already looked awesome before it - just like a real old rusty truck.

[@wildmikefilms]

Yes but now we get to see an amazing transformation

[@only257]

jsveiga agreed😍

[@fruitymothman3255]

If only this guy could sandblast my problems away

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Hope you figure things out. Life is to short to be stressed out all the time. Took me a long time to figure that out. Merry Christmas..

[@toddmore7586]

Just think, 4 months ago life was pretty sweet.

[@زيزيحجازي-ح1م]

@@matthewwindisch9449 ثثث

[@nyotamwuaji6484]

He could, but that is called murder and in some places, it is frowned upon

[@pqworks9019]

Another incredible restoration! It’s so nice to see you restore old Tonka toys. Nothing beats getting a notification for a new video from this channel. Keep up the great work!

[@chrismoule1]

Fantastic restoration, the attention to detail is amazing. Love the way you can see the power coat flash over in the oven. By far the best restoration channel. Keep up the good work

[@countjacula]

I've tried watching other restoration channels and I cringed... I feel like he restores them with respect and appreciates their history... I also feel like he may research before restoring and isnt trying to add anything or change it.. which is what restoration is... love his channel

[@yorzengaming]

I love how he's not even making any sounds not talking about it just doing what he loves

[@guyvanarsdall7686]

Had both the wrecker and Jeep as a kid. Great to see them again, in better shape than I remember them!

[@nathandurkee770]

The Jeep was my past favorite. This one just took it over. Simple color scheme but looks great.

[@RedTrashPanda7]

You don’t understand how fast I clicked on your video!!! It’s time for the sandblasting...woooooo😁

[@dv.singh97]

Everyone: Sandblasting is so satisfying Me: That powder coating part is always so satisfying P.s. I loved this video

[@emeltea33]

The spraying or baking? Both instances were really neat to see.

[@javim3594]

For me it's just the noises from the tools or the parts going back together

[@davidbacon2403]

I see coating every day 🤣 it's always interesting to watch

[@Laba085]

Follow me channel

[@IrishChef85]

Amazing work, truly talented individual. I wish kids today would appreciate the value of they're things. They don't make toys like this anymore and I'm so glad I grew up with these toys instead of today's world.

[@Giblet12]

I’m nineteen years old, and I had Tonka trucks that where all steel ;). I also did a quick check of their website, and while they do make plastic smaller toys now TONKA still had their all steel toy line. It’s nice to see they still make the same toys

[@mememan1546]

@Memeologist my grandparents just gifted my cousins with a brand new, metal Tonka truck. They do still make them.

[@improperbostonian6722]

This Tonka truck is built better than the cheap cars they make these days. Brings back good memories as a child.

[@andrewwilliams8331]

Every generation toys go worse.

[@dulapark7845]

This toy car is older than my father's Toyota from 90ths

[@luigiluigi9330]

IT was ja best toy!

[@Veasko]

Andrew Williams *cough cough* fortnite toys.

[@only257]

Improper Bostonian agreed they use to make a lot of toys out of metal back in 1910 😊

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

These videos are time vampires for me. Once I start watching them, hours go by without me even realizing it and it's time well spent. I used to take everything apart as a kid because I was curious as to how things worked and tried to fix everything I could that didn't work. It's amazing to see this truck reversed engineered. My mom always made sure I had a Tonka truck every year. Thanks for the memories.

[@mark-dietz]

Watching these mysterious black gloved hands doing this, is like discovering what Batman does in his downtime

[@thatcarguy1357]

mark dietz he looks in the attic of Wayne Manor tryna see if his childhood toys are there

[@TonyBabarino]

Absolutely well said! Batman's stress therapy: restoring toys!!! :)

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Maybe it's Charlie from Charlie's Angels!

[@dgdynasty2149]

Another amazing restoration....

[@tinydancer7426]

@@stoveboltlvr3798 That's a good one.

[@WilAdams]

You are like King Moonracer, on the Island of Misfit Toys. Only instead of simply harvesting discarded and abused toys to hoard on an island (or pile) just for yourself, you make those toys live and breathe again. Giving them a new lease on life. That is really admirable. Sail on, King Moonracer.

[@alanminne8185]

Can you restore my youth? I'm feeling a bit rusty these days.

[@TheRealColBosch]

Get in the sandblaster!

[@johnbeer5242]

Alan Minne he restores he doesn't make miracles happen😂😆👏👏✌

[@timothyortiz2222]

You'll get it back and much more on your way home.

[@loyevangelists]

HaHa ! I know how you feel !

[@loyevangelists]

@@TheRealColBosch really ! do you think that will help ?

4:00 when I see that big beautiful red sand machine I get all excited.

[@francispotter5300]

Got one for Christmas back in the 60s , loved that truck thanks for the memories

[@whiterabbit75]

There's really something satisfying about seeing the metal laid bare in the sandblaster.

[@VelvetCyberpunk]

Forget ASMR, your channel is the most satisfying. I love your work!

[@terryprideaux]

I would buy everything he restores.

[@ShashMasuta]

Same! Everything comes out looking so amazing. I would need a whole room, to make a miniture museum devoted to all these restorations!

[@LarzDai]

I will be the one who buy all things he restored first 😗 With highest bedder 😎

[@TheHirade]

@@LarzDai nope, I will ;)

[@hrny7051]

I found this to be so relaxing in times of covid-19 ,Thank you.

[@diveinstructordaniel1095]

Sadly there aren’t enough Videos to get us through the whole pandemic 😭 I almost watched every KZbin video twice on the entire platform

[@agrokoledzy4166]

Ja in The polska

[@stephamag]

You could restore the lights and the windshield! Wow I thought you would make or buy new ones. Another beautiful restoration. I never miss an episode 👍😉

[@mikefuentes1241]

An amazing project you brought a tear to my eye reminds me of all my Tonka toys as a kid thank you😊😊❗❗

[@elfowl6873]

That truck gave a little boy many hours of fun and play. Glad to see it restored for many more hours of play for some little boy. Thanks!!!!!!

[@annieb3615]

My Dad owned a tow company in the 60’s, this made me smile.

[@douglas10th]

Rust *exist* Sandblaster: let me introduce myself

[@NuclearGrizzly]

I find the sandblasting to be strangely satisfying.

[@ParanormalNewsToday]

Glad I'm not the only one.

[@gabrielcachoeira1814]

Douglas_ the_10th paint: I don't like that joke

[@gamernoobnoob1653]

@@gabrielcachoeira1814 why?

[@gabrielcachoeira1814]

@@gamernoobnoob1653 because sandblaster remove paint too

[@sydepipez]

By far my favorite channel on YT. Love these old toys being brought back.

[@paulharris5541]

I love these videos! I find them very Therapeutic and relaxing! Not only that I’ve started doing it myself in what spare time I have! Thanks man I appreciate it 👍👍👍

[@jonathanbach7978]

Seeing these restored takes me back to my childhood ❤️

[@StewartW3309]

I'm almost 50 but I REALLY want to play with that restored Tonka. Fantastic work.

[@janosevicaneta7298]

I love that sound of clicking in your videos, no need for music. Great job though

[@umlusitanosofredor6210]

Isso sim é uma restauração completa e muito bem feita, acompanho seus trabalhos direto por aqui, parabéns.

[@dortot1]

Yeah, I feel this was totally a well spent 17 + minutes

[@mitchellfolbe8729]

9 min at 2x speed + reading cooments.

[@donnabio7675]

That’s so therapeutic, I wish he can do that to my LIFE!

[@jeffking4176]

It’s amazing how well made them things were. Nice restoration. It aught to last another 75 years, now. 📻🙂

[@jayonaisse]

Restoring cars ruins the price of them so I would just clean it not do all the stuff this person is doing

[@greg7656]

@@jayonaisse I'm sure he makes more money on this channel than he would selling a rusty old toy. Those things can be had pretty inexpensively on ebay, unrestored. And this is a hobby, and a fascinating one to watch

[@plasticfrank]

@@jayonaisse Yeah. If you can't get lockjaw from it, it's worthless.

[@drmariopepper4354]

These Tonka cars are amazing! Really neat to see how well made they were. Probably mostly by hand too. Wow!

[@dorgodorato]

I don't know why I love watching powder coating so much. So SHINY!

[@KimmyR3]

the sound of it snapping together is so satisfying. Today's toys are no longer built like this.

[@pigeonliveryworks]

Cause of plastics

[@fritzcolburn]

They haven't been made like this in a long long time. It's not just today's toys.

[@hannanivakoski2713]

@@fritzcolburn facts!

[@nadeem851]

Thanks to china :( :(

[@weiren1252]

Today’s toys are boring...

[@heynyquildriver]

Yay, a new video!!! Always enjoy these. They really relax me.

[@grosbeakmc]

Amazing, inspiring, calming and oh so satisfying. Thank for for letting the restoration be its own soundtrack.

[@Flash007b]

Me: "I don't have 17 minutes to watch this guy restore a Tonka Truck". *17 minutes later* Me: "Oh, I guess I did."

[@michiganborn8303]

😄😄😄🤣🤣

[@ls6-ss413]

I watched the whole video too... Lol. Looks like fun😁

[@Dale3fan]

🤣🤣🤣💯

[@michaelbrabant7348]

What are Tonka trucks worth

[@ericaz6249]

Same boat haha

[@fedemiliaceum5998]

I love Tonka’s i remember when i was young the massive yellow cave truck. Epic. All metal toys. Keep going on with tonka’s models!!

[@peterkelly3969]

My man always has a dramatic ending, wow!

[@chrish.3564]

I still think that the Tonka toy line was the envy of every kid on my block growing up. They were tough and built well.

[@Razorbill_]

Это наверное самая лучшая машинка, которую я видел и одна из лучших реставраций... Жаль что сейчас не делают таких машин.

[@jlloyd2004mcs]

I always look forward to your videos. Also, I think I can speak for your audience when I say that we REALLY appreciate the clarity of the glass on your blasting cabinet!

[@TysyTube]

This Truck looks amazing 🤯

[@misshira2053]

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[@tiph929]

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[@qismtsedov1787]

Salam

[@hacerarigut6916]

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[@raymondwhitehouse9922]

Not seen this toe truck in 40 years and I'm blown away with your work.... Absolutely beautiful. Ray 46 🇬🇧 👍... That's truly made my day great job

[@tressaza]

Excellent editing and fabulous camera angles. I almost think it took you longer to edit than it did to rescue this truck.

[@rianachh]

The sandblasting and painting processes have got to be my most favourite parts of your videos. Love your work! Keep it up! :)

[@ajmittendorf]

R & R: One of the things that makes your channel my favourite of those that show restorations is that you highlight the restoration of toys. At 57 years, I still love toys. There is a timelessness about them that no tool has. The restoration of a vice grip? I lose interest. But restore a Tanka Truck, I'm there! Keep it up!!

[@manjurianaalmanjuribungdon8715]

No no hhgvhjjjpbbhh hi ijvbb

[@patricks.7814]

I love these videos. I used to have several Tonka trucks/machines when I was younger. They were made of metal, just like this one. Now they're made of plastic and I'm almost brought to tears seeing these great toys bastardized like that.

[@menolade]

Everyone else: The sandblasting Me: The powder coating ❤ Anyone else?

[@axelwulf6220]

Rust looks sexy on a Tonka

[@rosewoods1901]

Both? Both? Both. Both is good.

[@carlasouza5306]

Lemonade Menolade love both

[@edbouhl3100]

@Lemonade Menolade - Agree! I didn’t know about the heating stage until this video.

[@angelmcrmbn3030]

Yey! You’re back 😬💖

[@curl-E]

Dang, I need to get one of these 60's trucks for my kid! ... Or me 👍

[@gavinross2756]

DJ Kombatbunni idk if you wanna get a 60s truck for your boyfriend even tho it’s rusty

[@vanessabezerra1238]

Meu Deus são trabalhos perfeitos, sou uma Senhora casada de 55 anos mas amoooooo de coração ver esses trabalhos de restauração de objetos velhos PARABÉNS a esse profissional 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@thatstuff1826]

Rescue and restore: *exist* Old toys: im boutta *create* this mans whole career

[@KpopLover1013]

LOL nice

[@dhatchanamoorthidhatchanam445]

@@KpopLover1013 vy

[@carolinagraeff1958]

Where do you find these old things??? It's amazing

[@zednoug_2_765]

Thrift stores most likely

[@thomasplouffe326]

Or flea markets

[@coldwindblowing]

@@thomasplouffe326 where is this places?

[@BrienMalone]

And why do all of the toys look like they were made by the same company?? And have the same amount of damage on them.

[@elund408]

@@coldwindblowing in England they are called boot sales.

[@lanaelively8357]

I love the sandblasting. It's so efficient and thorough and satisfying.

[@AnneHernandezPintesting]

Your videos just came across my KZbin feed and I've watched 7 or 8 today. It's wonderful what you do and somehow gives me hope that no matter how life has worn us out, there's a way to be renewed again.

[@TheKiddSocks]

The way you slid the back out of that 24 HR. Service sticker was so aesthetically pleasing!

[@lordcolley]

Wow, just WOW! I can start the day in a very happy and relaxed mood. Thank you so much for doing something truly amazing.

[@AM-rz8rx]

Молодец мужик! Руки из нужного места растут!

[@natpine5544]

See they love you even in Russia.

[@ritalowrie1296]

I have a big smile on my face all during the restoration. It’s great that the work that you are doing bringing old toys back to life 😊

[@caribmedical57]

When I saw the title, I thought, oh another vehicle, boring. Of course, I was wrong. It looked easy but it wasn't. The ending was great! Nicely done as always. 😊

[@MichaelOKC]

Random person in a frustrated tone: "It's like watching paint dry" People watching Rescue & Restore: "Yeah, Cool right!?!"

[@isaacbeem8035]

You should restore a actual car and have it as a series on your channel 🚗🚘

[@donnaleveron5711]

That would take a lot longer and be way more expensive.

[@thejunkman]

I have done several vintage motorcycles in the past. They take a long time.

[@isaacbeem8035]

I am in the middle of restoring a 65 mustang coupe and it is a really good learning experience and it is wicked fun

[@catvoncrimson666]

I love the idea that this Tow truck was so grateful that you repaired it that it was willing to work for you.

[@johnv9854]

And I thought Primitive Technologies was the only channel without speaking. This is just as satisfying.. Nice work

[@CARATMom]

This is going to be sooooooo GOOOOOD!!! #cantwait Edit: yes it was!! And the demonstrations at the end are always the perfect endings!

[@b3ll473]

it just amazes me how much equipment he has, must’ve cost a fortune

[@iciclefox9901]

Old people and collectors pay handsomely for restored antiques. Sounds like a fun retirement job.

[@andresalava4979]

Hello! Your videos, all your work is spectacular! I hope you can do restorations again soon!

[@Chrisairbus]

Im becoming an addict of your work 😍

[@charmainesmith1362]

Whilst I love the sandblasting and the paint baking-I just can’t get enough of the sounds 👍 The clicking and snapping and clunking just warms my heart. I’m addicted !!

[@fvansoldt]

Thank you for not playing music, and what a wonderful job you did!

[@jannettaktibbs7268]

I imagine you get a lot of satisfaction from what you do. The toys I grew up with are much like what you restore. No plastics, but honest metals. My Dad used to tell me that anything could be restored, as long as it was metal. I just subbed your channel today after watching several of your videos. You do amazing work. J in Oregon

[@SEngelsg]

Amazing job, but for me - I prefer the truck the way it was before restoration. To me it had more life, more soul and it was a piece of art in it's own way.

[@kcajmortsnnew1488]

absolutely