1960s Tool Cart Restoration - Forgotten and Swamped!

In this video, I restored a vintage tool cart that was once used by a mechanic in the 60s in the assembly industry. This restoration project was both challenging and rewarding, culminating in a fully functional piece ready for use again.
More details about the tool cart:
This particular model, manufactured in 1966, hails from Sochaczew, Poland, where it was used in a factory's assembly department. The exact nature of what was assembled remains a mystery, though the factory building still stands. The cart had endured years outdoors, severely weathered by time and recently by the Boris cyclone, which left it swamped with water.
The restoration took 19 days, part of which involved constructing a room for a mobile sandblaster-a process that itself took a few days. The cart’s parts, including the cast iron wheels, were heavily damaged by water and time. One rear wheel was chipped, which I managed to weld, but the front wheel was beyond repair and replaced with a new one made of stainless steel.
At the video's conclusion, I demonstrate how the cart now operates flawlessly and has become my number one assistant in the workshop. If you're curious to learn more about this beautiful vintage mechanic's tools cart and see it in action, I encourage you to watch the full video. Should you have any questions or wish to share your thoughts, please leave a comment-I'll be eager to respond!
Cheers, Johnny.
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[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi folks! The cyclone is gone, and the rust too, and from all this story I've got a restored cart! Iuhuu! 😂 I hope you will enjoy the video! Thank you for your support! Enjoy watching! Johnny

[@davidrennicke9852]

Hello. I am intrigued by your videos. I often wonder how long it takes you to sandblast your parts you are restoring?

[@stevenhern4387]

Great video and restoration as always. Loved this as it reminds me of the ‘Hazet Assistant’ tool trolleys.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It depends on how big they are and how rusty. But usually, it is a very time-consuming process. Can take a few hours to days.

[@АлексПурген]

отличная работа друг!

[@CrustyRestorations]

Nooo, ive just ordered a cyclone.. are they no good? What camera do you use for your wide angled? Loving the vids, some great restos 👍♥️

[@susanmathis3660]

No annoying music, no excessive talking, just enjoyable relaxing content. Thank you for sharing your skill with us.

[@Lightning77305]

Yes very good.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rosellabill]

WOW. You have an assistant for life. They don't make EM like they used to EH. What a nice rig

[@nataliecarrington2550]

I always love imagining the original makers of things like these, watching a video like this to see how carefully you restore their work. I like to imagine they'd feel so happy seeing their work taken care of with such love.

[@williamharris8367]

I love the wide range of different techniques demonstrated in this video. My favourite part of any restoration video is the fabrication of replacement parts -- this video has everything! Thank-you.

[@jshale12]

You had to dirty up your water pump? You couldn't just carry it outside and dump it? Lol. Seriously, great work!

[@baldheadronbhr76]

This came out really well, blue is my absolute favorite color. 💙💙💙 Love this!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ЛюбовьАксенти-с4д]

На вашу работу можно смотреть бесконечно! Завораживает! А результат великолепный!

[@shedmanx3640]

Great shop assistant. Fantastic work. You saved that piece before it became too far gone.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Indeed, it will be very useful in my shop. 🙂

[@MrArtVendelay]

Nice. I hope some guy in Poland is watching and says I had a tool cart just like that in the 1960's

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That will be something 🙂

[@northbayjedi]

Lol "My father/grandfather had one of these back when he was a blahblahblahblah" - every restoration comment section

[@TheRustRepair]

Who knew a tool cart could have a better glow-up than I ever will? 😄🔧 It’s like a DIY fairy tale-once forgotten, now fabulous!

[@Barutokun]

I love how you make a new part and yet purposely avoid the phrase 'I make a new one'. That's respect right there

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Absolutely 😀

[@nataliakhartskhaeva7446]

Отличный у вас получился помощник! Я так рада этой новой вещи,как будто я ее приобрела! Спасибо за видео.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Я рад, что вам понравилось! Спасибо большое!

[@spearheadinc]

Mam dziewczynę z Sochaczewa i aż zajrzałem na Płocką 46. Budynek stoi. Fajny wózek z gomułkowskiej ery. Dobra robota. Szacun...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Cieszę się, że film Ci się spodobał. Ciekawi mnie co montowali w tym budynku, fajnie byłoby się dowiedzieć!

[@spearheadinc]

@@rustyshadesrestoration We wrześniu 2001 zmienili nazwę na Spółdzielnia Pracy Mechaników Metalowiec oraz przenieśli się na Kusocińskiego 1. Likwidacja w maju 2018 roku. Także od 6ciu lat, spółdzielnia jest historią... ;-)

[@samanthadean1083]

Always nice to restore something that you can use after!!! Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes! Thank you!

[@johnbradford9235]

Excellent job there Mr. Rusty Shades 👊👊👊. Quite a 'large' undertaking, even If there wasn't too many parts. Still a lot of stuff to put straight. Well done and thanks for sharing 🙏. 😎

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you! 🙂

[@MrsIsmena]

Wonderful restoration ❤ what a sandblasting!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@carlosrodriguezborges2990]

Fantastic job you got. Keep working on it!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks, will do!

[@nuttynomad]

You are a true artist! Everything you repair is a masterpiece when you are done. Is there anything you cannot repair!??

[@ЕленаБиккузина-ф4е]

На русский язык

[@VeilZuTun]

One of my favourite restoration channels. Thank you for the hard work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@MrTnOP]

Ok. I didn’t think it would. But again. Surprised me. Great job. Loved the result.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rtyrsson]

This is a great cart! Excellent assistant.

[@gualtieropugliesi7552]

Hai dato ossigeno ad un cadavere. Complimenti

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Grazie mille

[@glennsoucy9767]

Awesome restoration. Somebody beat the stuffing out of that cart in only 25 years.

[@riskybusiness3413]

Your videos are always interesting, informational and fun to watch.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you think so!

[@mcastilhobr7]

Ficou ótimo! Mais um ótimo trabalho!! Parabéns! 🎉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado! 🙂

[@joshthecomputertech]

Thumbs up for including the proggressive drilling and for 2 days of sandblasting. May add some rubber mat lining to the top layer so your tools dont rattle and shift?? Up to you, just an idea 💡. Great video!

[@marycollier1293]

Great craft cart. Saved from the dump!!!!

[@ArtisticEndeavors]

I am now covetous of your cart - great job! ✌🏻🎨☕️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yay, thank you!

[@ninashatunova4733]

Отличный помощник! Буду ждать его в следующих видео )

[@2314asfadsf23]

Wonderful job. Always so thorough and you do things the right way. You are my favorite KZbin Restoration Channel by far.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ulrike6000]

👍👍 wow! Wie neu, gute Arbeit❤🇦🇹

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Danke!

[@zztoppupkin2367]

Очень милые артефакты прошлого. Не переставайте удивлять.

[@ЛарисаДиденко-с9г]

Так интересно смотреть на ваш труд!

[@ВикторГалянин]

Классная реставрация, отличный помошник. Видос понравился, безо всякого мыла. Спасибо, лайк🙏.

[@Restomaniac]

First class work! Bravo mate 👌👌👌

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks a lot!

[@Javelina_Poppers]

Good old Soviet era craftsmanship.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Came out beautiful. Some rubber or plastic sheets in the trays would be the only addition. Keep it looking shiny longer. Nice job. That will be useful for years to come.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Great idea!

[@pfadiva]

What a cool little cart! Nice job restoring it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

[@pauless1123]

Great work and you have a great sense of humor 🙋😂

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😁

[@ImeldaArriaga-c8g]

A beautiful job well done u did a awesome job on it nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@daria77vys]

Bravissimo 👏👏👏 Hai fatto un gran bel lavoro 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Grazie mille!

[@jensrasmussen9228]

Nice work! 😊👍 I do feel, your assistant deserves some eyes 😉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I think so too! 👀

[@georgebrown8312]

Beautiful restoration job you did on the Mechanic's tool cart. It looks much better than before and it works like a charm too. Excellent work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes, it does! Thank you very much!

[@dusankabogdanic8703]

Wow! Very good job!!! Saludos desde Chile!!!

[@ghosthunter5100]

interesting piece of an tool cart

[@skovbeats1929]

Great job once again, I really enjoyed this one!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FNDwheels]

That was a great restoration and a definite handy one! Fantastic job as always !🫶🏻from 🇦🇺

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@bobbymeadows9373]

Very nice restoration

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@ServantOfBoron]

That is a pretty clever cart design. I like it :)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it!

[@FloridaManMatty]

Outstanding work. We have Hurricane Milton bearing down on us here in Florida and it has a lot of people very worried. Your videos are helping my daughter and me focus on far more positive and hopeful things. Liked and subscribed, my man!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Stay safe! 🫶

[@monicatomedi9752]

Wow, semplicemente straordinario 🤩❤️👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Grazie mille! 🙂

[@Ci-Me122...]

Great job! A nice addition to any workshop.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It sure is! Thanks!

[@ГеннадийРутковский]

Великолепное преображение -- БРАВО ,

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙏

[@tycoonspaceman]

this is a real restoration , lot of the content provided by others looks like they just buried for a few days and dug it up!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for observing that and for watching my videos.

[@isaiasabinadisosagarcia936]

hahahaha the smiley face when sandblasting the bottom of the cart

[@موسىٰبنجعفر-م7خ]

Wow good job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@czcz]

Greetings to you and for your great efforts, because you love your work, you are creative and masterful of it, as well as a greeting to the Polish people who, whenever you read his history in the request for freedom at that time, I adore him, greetings to you from Baghdad / Iraq 🇮🇶

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm very happy to know that! Greetings! Johnny

[@Timhey0912]

Pretty Cool!! Well done!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mskayla7747]

The original manufacturer's tag was cool. Nicely done. 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Indeed. It was nice to know a bit more about it. 😀

[@KimIsaac-p4c]

Very nice work. It was worth the wait.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you think so!

[@MASI_forging]

Nice restoration 👏👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it! 😀

[@andrewgrace4410]

Nice restoration and color 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks!

[@SST11B]

Thankfully, Poland has shaken off Soviet quality control (and the Soviets), and are making the amazing products they're historically known for. Great work on saving this useful cart from the old days sir, Looks great!

[@Mario_Driver]

Sub zostawiony , fajnie się ogląda 😊 Pozdrawiam

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję! Pozdrawiam

[@Handschuh.]

Huch... mein Baujahr der Kasten 😊solche Kur bräuchte ich auch mal 😉

[@rohitshukla9756]

Good work 👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@Austeration]

Great job, that pump came in handy.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy!

[@katehucks774]

1:32 Storm Soup with extra rust, my favorite!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

😆

[@elizabethwatson71]

Thanks for the didium screen for the welding

[@mikemactavish1665]

Beautifully restored . . .

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you liked it

[@cathybenson5119]

Nice one. Looks good.😊😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@Viprus]

1:47 Careful tilting that thing! You wouldn't want the water to... spill out...

[@modellbahnagenda]

Klasse Kompliment 👍👍👍

[@The89reatta]

This is a really well done restoration. The only improvement I would suggest would be adding a new quick link to the end of the chain instead of just closing the old one with pliers.

[@lasalleman6792]

Beautiful work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@JulieTremblay-mj9np]

J’ai beaucoup aimé comme toujours mais j’ai l’impression que les vidéos sont de plus en plus court et expéditifs, personnellement j’aimerais que ce soit plus lent et aller plus dans les détails. Merci pour le partage 👍

[@ivanpena6774]

Really Old One Nice🤟👑

[@sams244]

You keep multiple blast guns due to various work to use quickly. Nicely

[@jimsmitn7569]

Well done! Bravo 👏

[@pawe7727]

świetna robota kolego. Mam nadzieję, że nie ucierpiałeś w niedawnych powodziach. 🖐

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję! Pozdrawiam

[@mollysheridan7134]

Great job. Love your videos.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

So glad! Thank you!

[@waltkowalski2347]

No Brasil este modelo de carrinho foi muito usado na década de 80. Meu pai tinha um na oficina

[@Rukyr99]

First i saw Toolcart and thought mwoah then i saw Roomsize sandblaster and shouted WOW 👍

[@GentilAntonioDainese]

Very good! I'm from Americana SP Brasil.

[@wolf-r7q]

Nice video. Enjoyed watching it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@khazdor]

WOW! I can actually use something like this..

[@waynejohnson9135]

I love this channel

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad to know that! 🥰

[@carlap480]

Beautiful!!! Love it!!! 👍🇵🇹

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Obrigado! 😀

[@crmgmcc]

Fantastic!

[@antikaplanet2970]

Süper work brother ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks 🔥

[@sallyweiner4180]

Very nice!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it! 🙂

[@chrisfinley4816]

Nice job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks!

[@antonioparra4979]

Bien echo hermano!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias! ✌️

[@jt9498]

Nice restoration! Wish I had one of those. :)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job mister well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@Semantsen62]

Best restoration work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you!

[@dannmann17]

That was awesome! 👍🏻 🇺🇸

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@justhimo2728]

that so cute 😍 like a toy

[@gregmannos]

1966 What a great year 🎉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Why?

[@gregmannos]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Year i was made ! 😂