1961 Vintage Tonka Boat Service Truck and Trailer Set Restoration

[@andrekocsis2215]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank You!

[@rchuyck]

This is excellent. I have a bunch of Tonka trucks and road graders in my garage just waiting for a sweet restoration like what you are doing. Thanks for the inspiration

[@ar_restoration]

That’s great and I can do it, thank you!👍👍🛠️🧰🙏

[@randybourdon2791]

Great restoration!

[@samadkins843]

you did a great job restoring the boat truck and trailer.

[@ar_restoration]

Sam, thank you so much for your compliment!!!👍👍🎉🍻and Happy New Year!!!🎈🎆🎊

[@exerpachuau5486]

The main reason i love this channel is because he doesn't restore what he just destroyed.Other channels just beat up their old toys just so we can watch them restore again,while they are good at what they're doing and as fun as watching them are,knowing they purposefully wrecked what is already good just doesn't feel right for me.

[@ar_restoration]

👌Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!!👏👏👍👍🤩

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

What a wonderful job! You are so talented!

[@ar_restoration]

My pleasure. Many many thanks!🍻😄🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍

[@brianchisnell1548]

My '61 set , original paint, is a little darker blue. The robin egg color on this one looks like the '62-64 camper set or the '62 Jet delivery truck. I guess they made 2 colors. Great job.

[@robleary3353]

Nice one!. Too good to play with!. 😄

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👏👏👍👍😄🎉🎉

[@stevenwithanS]

That sure brings back memories. I had that one when I was little. The boats were gone and I always wondered what they were like. That was in good shape. It must not have been driven in the winter, lol.

[@lauralake7430]

I had it, too! The boats were little canoes, I think.

[@citibear57]

"It must not have been driven in the winter" 😂😂

[@tigerfan8244]

I wish I had 1/2 your talent. Awesome job!

[@ar_restoration]

Maybe I can do much better!💪👍👍😄

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

Beautiful job!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉🍻

[@sporkmeplenty]

Painted rivets are an excellent touch!

[@sanneal8357]

❤

[@ytwhite5930]

Attention to detail is second to none...even down to powder coated rivets! You just got another subscriber...Keep 'em comin'.

[@ar_restoration]

Thanks so much for the sub!👍👍🎉🎉🍻👏👏

[@Taino871]

I had that pick up as a child, it held 2 white horses in the back trailer.

[@ar_restoration]

Cool! Thank you for the sharing!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍

[@edu-ld9zx]

The scene with glasses is funny

[@vvvvvvvvvvvvvv616]

Good job 👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!

[@billiehydrick6417]

Amazing wow awesome finish video thanks for sharing 👍 😀 😊 👏 win 🏆 😀

[@tommyherbert3931]

Another awesome restoration. The painted rivets was a excellent idea. Never seen this done before. It's fantastic.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!🎉🎉👍👍👏👏🤩

[@jiandu1773]

Thanks!

[@robertphillips6296]

Yet another Tonka I didn't know existed. Thank You for posting this.

[@ar_restoration]

I think it’s rare in market, thank you for the comment!!!👍🎉🍻

[@michaelphillips7049]

This guy makes it an Art! Fabulous work. New subscriber tonight also,

[@ar_restoration]

Thanks and welcome!👍👍🎉🎉👏👏

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Amazing! 😎👍🏻🍦

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@citibear57]

Wow!! What an incredible transformation! Looking at the condition of the truck before restoration, and then after, it is hard to believe its the same vehicle. Amazing job!! I love that you found replacement boats and motors to place onto the trailer. Another 100% restoration. Actually, more like 150%. Better-than-new.😃By the way, your lighting and multi-camera views are excellent! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ar_restoration]

Well said! Thank you so much!!!

[@annettemalaski1967]

I applaud your pre-sanding of the metal before putting on the primer! It made the paint look like glass. Because of the slots on the bed of the truck, I believe either a cover or bed stakes belong with this setup!

[@jamesalinio5277]

This series of truck also had a camper cap for the "fisherman's camper"

[@annettemalaski1967]

@@jamesalinio5277 I thought so! A camper cap would make sense for carrying boat motors and other essentials.

[@jonathanfeemster5242]

The boat service trucks did not come with and but what u see in this video but th boat truck with a boat dolly did 2 different toys

[@raywood8187]

Nice detailing all the way down to the painted rivets. It floats my boat!

[@carrestore]

Beautiful Restoration👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍🎉🍻

[@samanthadean1083]

As always, I am amazed and awed by the final result!!! Bravo! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👍👍👍🎉🍻

[@keithreh9338]

excellent restoration! might be the sun fade of the old paint vs new powder coat...the old color looked more baby/sky blue & new color looks more seafoam green; whatever caused the color difference....the prep work makes the powder coat pop & looks brand new!

[@ar_restoration]

The color is turquoise I painted that is a little bit different. It’s very difficult to find out the color which is same as original. Thank you so much for your compliment and comment!👍👍🎉🍻😄

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

It’s been a while my friend. Let me be the first with a thumbs up. Be safe and healthy

[@ar_restoration]

Wow, you are first one☝️and number one👍👍I should give you a thumbs up too👍👍🎉🍻😄Thank you for the wonderful comment as always!!!👍👍🎉🍻😄

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

@@ar_restoration your videos are awesome. Love to watch them

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

AR, you’ve outdone yourself yet again; you’ve went above and beyond to fully restore such a cool little beloved toy truck; spending your time, money, & resources to bring it back to life. I am so proud of you for making these toys playable again for everyone who can appreciate their beauty, & who can, once again, let their inner child out to play once more! To me, what you do is nothing short of amazing and heroic!! You’re a true master restorer!!

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like it! Thank you very much for your wonderful comment!!!👍🎉👍👍🎉😄

[@willhorting5317]

Wow, I remember having that truck as a kid. Only, mine was red with the white roof.😎

[@markvittorini5163]

Waaay cool!

[@edu-ld9zx]

Good restiration.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!

[@edu-ld9zx]

@@ar_restoration you are welcome

[@robertwilson33]

Awesome restoration AR love the brilliant White and Aqua Blue colour scheme of this vintage Tonka Truck.🌟

[@ar_restoration]

The color turquoise with white are very nice and I like the color too, thank you so much for the compliment and comment!!!👍🎉🍻😄

[@jiandu1773]

Pursue perfection , good job !👍👍👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much for your compliment and support as always!!!👍👍🎉🌹

[@shedmanx3640]

Spectacular result with that restoration. The finish was second to none. Beautifully executed resulting in a toy that will easily last another generation.

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@toocutepuppies6535]

Wow! You've got all the best toys!

[@ar_restoration]

It’s rare. Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻

[@michaelp3336]

Wow! That is amazing craftsmanship, incredible detail. Love seeing these old toys get a second lease on life!

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@tomswindler64]

Amazing how good of shape that truck 🛻 and trailer were in,and you being able to restore most of the original parts.very nice.kudos to you sir.great video,just keep doing what your doing 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice looking Tonka, well done.😊

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you very much my friend!!!👍👍🎉🍻

[@diecastflashback3331]

Very cool set, I've never seen that trailer 👍✌️😎🇺🇸

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!!!👍👍👍🎉🍻

[@TaxedtoXXX]

Very nice

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!

[@b-wak]

You did a way better job than other restoration channels but I’m not gonna lie. The sudden loud music can get annoying especially when using headphones. Most people who watch these type of videos are trying to relax and I’m guessing the loud music is why it’s getting some dislikes because everything else about this video is perfect. Regardless, I’m subscribing to see more of your future work. Great job!

[@georgeshelton6281]

I want you to understand that, this is something educational to listen and watch; is what I told myself. Since it's been so hard, to get WiFi to cooperate with me.

[@alexchronicles7597]

Nice restoration 👍🏽

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻

[@faviomeniconi2681]

Buenicimo😮

[@ar_restoration]

Many Thanks!🎉🎉👍👍👏👏

[@kimbrey65]

You did an awesome job! I thought that it was amazing how you found boats that fit the trailer!

[@ar_restoration]

👍👍Thank you for your compliment! The boats are reproductions of the original Tonka boat.

[@Tim-57]

Hey AR As always great project. Take care

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much for your compliment and support as always!!!👍👍🎉🍻😄

[@Tim-57]

@@ar_restoration More than welcome 🙂

[@garyostrander2507]

Great job. This restoration of the truck & boat trailer was executed wonderfully. The paintwork & prep - made this job a big success I also like that during reassembly that u took the time 2 fold all the tabs down tightly as this will probably never be taken apart again - this alone helps in the final appearance

[@ar_restoration]

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

[@davidchapman8789]

Hard to believe that toy truck is the same age as me , things were made to last in those days , not like today.

[@ar_restoration]

The truck should be your best birthday present!🎁👍👍🎉🍻😄

[@rayyan614]

Nice restoration 👍♥️♥️♥️

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻

[@gegeeng1226]

Superbe 🤩

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉

[@robertgriffin662]

Great video! You should turn one of trucks into Tow Mator! Weather it and what not to look like him.

[@ar_restoration]

Maybe I should try it next time. Thank you very much for the comment!!!👍👍👍

[@robertgriffin662]

@@ar_restoration you are welcome. Just an idea. You have great weekend!

[@thijsversteeg9010]

AR, you did a marvelous job. This restoration is very good. I like the way you used rivets which are painted in advance.

[@ar_restoration]

I painted the rivets but forgot to shoot video😓thank you very much for your compliment and wonderful comment!👍👍🎉🍻

[@quartzlierquartzlier]

Excellent 👍🎨💚🤍👍💎👍🔩👍🪛👍🛠👍🧰👍🔨👍⚙️👍🗜💯🔝🏆🥇👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🎊🎊🎊😃🤩😁👌👌👌👌

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉👍🎉👍🎉👍🎉👍🎉🍻😄

[@rohitshukla9756]

splendid job done 🤗

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Wow great work...nice...

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉🍻

[@nene2bad613]

ART.

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉👍🎉🍻

[@ikaro1120]

Awesome restoration!! Are using powder coat or paint? Thanks!

[@ar_restoration]

Powder coated, thank you!👍🎉👍

[@michelszvetecz3243]

splendide

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻

[@robertdragoff6909]

I thought for sure that the chrome grill and bumper were goners because of the rust. But like the other parts you salvaged them and it all looks good as new. I also like the extras you showed us at the end. Did the outboard motors and figures come with pickup and trailer, or did you make them?

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you very much for your compliment and wonderful comment!!! 👍👍🎉🍻The outboard motors and figures are also from Tonka, the motors come from other boat truck but not for this boat service truck set, l think that the two figures made by 70s come from Tonka renegade jeep. 😊

[@kennywatkins8762]

Good thinking heat up rubber wheels

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉

[@paulobonilha]

Magnífico! Parabéns! 🇧🇷

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you so much!👍👍🎉🍻

[@stephenstrohacker7863]

Where do you find the new parts for these? I have the same basic truck, the truck with cattle panels on top of the bed sides, and a Tonka Volkswagen Bug to restore for my Grandson. The VW Bug my Grandparents got me in '68-70 and only allowed me to play with it. Then in '86 after they passed away I inherited it. Time for my grandson to have it, with a little brass tag on the bottom showing our 3 names and room for more.

[@ar_restoration]

The toys you inherited should be restored and definitely worth passing down from generation to generation👍👍🎁 the following website that you may find out the most parts you need: www.gasolinealleytoys.com/, thomastoysantiquetoyparts.com/

[@stephenstrohacker7863]

@@ar_restoration THANK YOU for the links. Yes all these toys hold significant connection to family. I forgot to mention the 2 trucks were my brothers toys at my Great grandmothers house. So with my grandson that would be 6 generations in contact with them. THANK YOU again.

[@klobucarpa]

I think I've seen one of those before.

[@oneshotme]

Excellent restoration it looks like a new toy again and you did a fabulous job restoring it!! Wrong colored truck for the teeth LOL Did you paint the rivets or buy them colored?? Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@ar_restoration]

Yes, I painted the rivets but unfortunately I forgot to take a video. Thank you so much for your compliment, wonderful comment and support as always!!!👍👍🎉🍻😄

[@oneshotme]

@@ar_restoration You're very welcome as always and keep up the great work!!

[@marinabaeva9217]

Великолепно!

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉

[@sanneal8357]

I would love to learn how to powdercoat.

[@ar_restoration]

Just powder gun and oven👍👍💐💐

[@einufo]

Such a lot of work but the result is more than perfect. Is it a new windshield? Greetings from Germany Tino

[@ar_restoration]

The windshield is new one

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉

[@ronbrock6153]

Great job. Where did you source the stickers tailgate and hub cap?

[@ar_restoration]

Check this one that they have almost everything. www.gasolinealleytoys.com

[@glentucker4250]

Great restoration! Wasn’t sure what the trailer was for until you loaded the boats. 😁 Did you also powder coat the rivets? Nice touch! Thank you for sharing this!

[@ar_restoration]

Yes, the rivets powder coated, but I forgot to shoot video. Glad you like it and thank you so much for the comment!!!

[@einufo]

@@ar_restoration That is extremly nice! Greetings Tino

[@TerryProthero]

I think I've seen this same truck on other restoration videos. But I don't remember it pulling boats before. Maybe it was a popular model. Or maybe there are others that look a lot like it.

[@ar_restoration]

I think you watched different model of Tonka boat truck, as far as I know this video is first one to restore boat service truck😄Thank you for the comment!!!👍👍

[@Vicky-liwei-1393]

👏👏

[@bella6792]

👍😊👍

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👏👏🎉🎉👍👍

[@booboo9257]

Where can I find these replacement tires, whitewalls, and hubcaps you?

[@ar_restoration]

Check this website: www.gasolinealleytoys.com/

[@mikesilva3868]

💛

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!👍😊

[@mikesilva3868]

@@ar_restoration no problem 😊

[@janeyockey3660]

brings out the kid in me and just want to play with it

[@ar_restoration]

Wow, it my pleasure! Thank you!!!👍🎉👍🎉

[@mikelehman3257]

where did you get the rivet setter and what brand? thanks

[@ar_restoration]

Search this “Pintonka Semi Tubular Rivet Tool” on Google or eBay

[@phillipmarmanillo8760]

How many hours? You should have a little time clock running?

[@ar_restoration]

I did this project for long time in the summer, it is hard to count how many hours I spend, sometimes 5 hours per day and sometimes 5 days off, the weather was hot this summer.

[@garagemslzv8465]

Tops

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍🎉🍻

[@frasssuliman5998]

❤❤🌺🌺🌺🍇

[@ar_restoration]

Thank you!!!👍👍🎉🎉😄

[@rickreeve1246]

nice but over done none were powder coated just painted

[@stevehartz178]

Do you sell these when done?

[@ar_restoration]

I may consider to sell this one

[@dungnguyen239]

Can you give me the address to buy the same car?

[@ar_restoration]

You can check on eBay: www.eBay.com

[@dungnguyen239]

@@ar_restoration What scale model do you use?

[@ar_restoration]

@@dungnguyen239 it’s 1961 Tonka boat service truck #117, scale should be 1:18 or 1:16

[@dungnguyen239]

@@ar_restoration thank you👌

[@danielneave6748]

What's with the endless slow motion, gahh it's absolutely brutal to watch

[@ar_restoration]

Not so much, I remember just wheels domino.

[@AnthonyZeroYT]

Chevy Napco 3100?

[@ar_restoration]

I am not sure, as I know that the most Tonka 1960-1962 pickup trucks produced base on Ford style

[@npfrestoration]

Very good work !!!! Subscribed

[@ar_restoration]

Glad you like it. Thank you! Thank you for your support!!!👍👍🎉🍻😄