1962 Tonka Motor Transport Restoration

I purchased this Tonka Semi Truck off eBay mid April of 2020. It was in well played with shape and had tons of rust. Overall it was a perfect truck for a restoration job.
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Restoration Cost
Truck Purchase $91.32 (eBay)
Yellow Powder Coat $13.58 (RAL 1002 Sand Yellow www.powderbuythepound.com/)
Primer Powder Coat $15.79 (KL Primer www.powderbuythepound.com/)
Tires $40.00 (TKP-039 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
White Walls $21.00 (TKP-040 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Tail Lights $3.00 (TK1A thomastoysantiquetoyparts.com/)
Axle Nuts $1.99 (TOP-3/16 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Hub Caps $19.50 (TKP-002 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Tonka Door Decal $5.00 (TK-001D www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Motor Transport Sticker $8.00 (TK-130 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Tonka Logo $8.00 (TK-035 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Rubber Handle $.58 (TKP-148B www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Tubular Rivets $2.24 (RIV-1/8 www.gasolinealleytoys.com)
Restoration Total $230.00
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[@williamtheconqueror4563]

This one meant a little more to me because I played with one just like it as a kid. Thanks! Seeing it all restored brought back lots of fond memories. We didn’t have a lot of toys but we made use of all the ones we had. Those were great times.

[@garyalexander5686]

Agreed. I had one of these. My brothers and I loved it. It's so strange seeing something I haven't thought about for so many years. I think it was that Tonka yellow color that initially jarred my memory.

[@leonbachman5345]

I received one of those in1962 as a Christmas gift when I was 5 thanks for the memories

[@ursus353]

Same here, we are the same age, I had this, and a moving van, red truck, with a white trailer; I keep waiting for that one to show up.... Oh, I still have the red truck even though the trailer is long gone...

[@leonbachman5345]

@@ursus353 I still have 3 red dump truck. Yellow nylint dump truck and a army jeep

[@galaxie500xl7]

Here is a tip that will save you some money. As long as the wheels aren't too wobbly, re-use them. Use something fairly strong like Vantastic, clean them. Use a toothbrush. You want to pull as much of the dirt out as you can. It might even take the very top layer of hard rubber off. Which is a good thing. Once you get them clean and dry, spray them with black vinyl dye. It will bring the color back to the old rubber. After they dry, spray them with either mat clear or satin clear. That way they will have a shine. But not too shiny. When you put new whitewalls on and new caps, nobody will notice it. It will blend right in. Those wheels cost a lot. This will save you some money. If you have one that is wobbly but the tread is still good, this works on some, but not all. Use a small piece of shrink tubing right where the wheel rides. You might have to make the hole in the wheel slightly larger by drilling them out. But, if you drill it right the shrink tube will take up the slack and tighten up the tire on the axle. Use black shrink tubing. With the wheel on it, nobody will ever see it or realize it's there.

[@BigSmiles214]

Your the best restorer on KZbin

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you! That definitely puts a smile on my face!

[@richardgannon62]

Hi, so enjoy the videos, was missing the thumbs up on the 62 car carrier, enjoy comments, the sheep being expelled with air fron the truck, to see " i' m ok "is a chuckle and a smile , thanks

[@joeymaterese8095]

It looks like a perfect junkyard oh my God brings back memories

[@DaveStarr4]

wow.........that was amazing very professional work very nicely done......but you forgot one thing........these originally had loading ramps that went with it I used to have one of these as a kid.......there should have been 2 slots for the end of the loading ramps to go in on the lower deck and a ramp holder underneath the end of the trailer

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

This has got to be...the BEST collection of antique toys Period.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Prob. Not. Many of us collectors out there

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

@@brianchisnell1548 you got me there I just watched a 5 part series about a guys house collection of toys--kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PYp5ptmdp3mbM

[@NailimixamOdel]

Thank you for your videos, they have made me start recording after having the channel for a long time, congratulations on your work. You are a inspiration.

[@user-oj1nn8pe5i]

You are a true restoration artist and craftsman

[@amadine770]

Now that is a beautiful dealership at the end.

[@American_Jeeper]

I like the cream color a lot better than the Tonka Yellow, it's much more suitable for the car carrier. Very nice outcome!

[@linphillips8331]

It's pretty cool that Tonka still provides support for their vintage products.

[@user-hx3rt7qc7n]

Изумительная работа! Прекрасный результат! Надеюсь внутри тоже появятся недостающие машинки. 💛💚💓 Благодарю! 👍 Желаю здоровья Вашим рукам! 🌺✨

[@icerazar713]

I had one of these when I was little. It was my favorite. My mother always get a laugh because later on in my life I ended up transporting cars for a living. Very nice work. 👍

[@vulpinemac]

I remember wanting one of these as a kid.

[@deathvalleyalex9485]

That is one hell of a Tonka salvage yard . COOL !

[@neinkalando2519]

I like your restorations the best because you don't take a long time to get to the point

[@MisterMikeTexas]

OMG!! Any kid with with a collection like that back in the day would be the envy of the whole street! Great job on those restorations! 😊😊😊

[@huberfreddycondorilaura1997]

Hola

[@richyrich4672]

When I was a kid out playing in the dirt with my Tonka toys life was good.

[@brodyheaven7221]

My three year old LOVES these videos. She finds the very relaxing

[@rogeriosartori555]

Love those little sheeps!

[@lindawatson3356]

Fascinating how you take them apart and are able to put them back together without having extra parts leftover...lol Beautiful restoration .

[@normanhumphrey9695]

Wow, what a fabulous addition to a fantastic line up of Tonka trucks. I sure enjoyed the end where you showcased a number of the trucks you have done all together.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@davehillard1591]

Sandblasting is SO satisfying!!! Especially that rusted out bottom deck!😄😍

[@5cloudwalker]

YAY!!!!! I love ❤️❤️❤️ resurrecting tin toys that are doomed to the scrap heap.... the dirtier and messed up the better 😊😊😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ursus353]

I had a transport exactly like that; it came with two Corvettes, a red one, and a yellow one... Oh, and it had a black ramp so the cars could drive up on the transport...

[@DaveStarr4]

I did too I miss mine

[@paulp1166]

i thought it was three of those plastic cars, one may have been a truck i thought. I still have the hauler minus the cars and the ramp.

[@ursus353]

@@paulp1166 After I had to move out of state for employment, my father got rid of most of my Tonka trucks, I still have the truck minus the trailer from a moving van, and a Buddy L dump truck. The Buddy L is in perfect condition because I received that when I was a little older.

[@paktoysreview8377]

good job my dear friend

[@robertvc4716]

WOW what an amazing job! Love the powder coat finish . I do auto body work and that’s the way to go over painting the trucks . Be proud of what you do!

[@harrybriscoe7948]

All those toys for summer fun and leave them out side for the winter

[@57629589]

I still have this truck!!

[@glennvogt1194]

I had one of those when I was a kid. Thanks for the memories ❤️.

[@rbeehner2]

Nice. Had one when I was ten. Just need the red white and turquoise plastic cars that came with.

[@billiewylie7212]

i really love your vids...they remind me growing up with all my tonka vehicles.

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Very awesome build chip

[@stevenkuykendoll1884]

That's the truck I've been waiting to see and it turned out perfect. Looks like the junkyard is getting thin, good news is there is an near endless supply out there to be had

[@harleyguyinmilw]

you have an amazing collection of vintage beauties! thanks for sharing with us.

[@cherifselmi6314]

Thank's men nice work

[@Hydrart]

I love the hand action in the teardown stage.It's like striptease with pressed metal.

[@bobcatsmith246]

I can't remember if Tonka made it or not, but I can remember my little brother had a red tanker truck. It had steering, if you tilted the cab right the front wheels turned right and the same for turning left. It was about the size of the car Carrier you just done. It didn't have a trailer it was one piece. I love your collection. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@whofandb]

I loved the restored cars on the car carrier! Wonderful work!

[@greggalvan1378]

I just happen to have that truck in the same rusted condition, I like the patina look, it really sets the guest room

[@pnamajck]

woah … exceptional results … looks brand-new … like the color choice of the paint … nice finish.

[@mariannelebris1424]

Aaah I wanted to see cars on this motor transport! Great job 😁

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

You do such awesome work on the tonka vicicles

[@1954JDR]

My younger brother had one. It came with four metal cars.

[@chrissharp5073]

Great restoration Chip. At this rate and the outstanding quality of workmanship your collection will need to find a bigger home. My garage is free!!!!!!

[@The_Dudester]

Toy Story-the Chip Channel edition. I was a 65 GMC pickup toy and my kid used to play with me in the sandbox. One day he never came back and I just sat there and rusted. Sometimes spiders lived in me. Then, one day I was picked up and put in a box. I was sent to a new home where I sat for a bit. Then, one day my new owner cleaned off the rust, banged out my dents and gave me a brand new shiny coat of paint. Ah!! I feel like a million bucks!!

[@michaelhenry3466]

Very Good work on these Classic Toys, at bringing them back to life, Oh & from the background noise you must live on a busy street, lol. But All & all, Good work on The classic toy restoration

[@hairychest7865]

Tonka toys were truly built to last. The color reminds me of Bit-o-Honey for some reason.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

They were and are really great toys. Its a shame things today are not built this way

[@jcamisa50]

Another masterpiece. Love your collection. Please do more. Thank you

[@chuckbickford120]

Always awesome. Love watching you

[@bourezahkarim3172]

Such a beautiful collection!!

[@vol244]

Not much I can add to the comments already here! Stunning work as always, and a worthy addition to the earlier restorations. These ought to be displayed in a glass cabinet, or along a shelf. Truly museum worthy, and as usual, faultless workmanship.

[@lindalworkman2150]

Nice job.. One of these days you should set it up Like ER room with lights a table and the works.. Have fun watching you restore .

[@keithkrazy]

so happy to have found your channel ....

[@ritalowrie1296]

Great job Chip. I must say I really love your “scrapyard” Cute

[@marcwest7673]

Excellent job!

[@thisolesignguy2733]

Nothing beats the blue dump truck (always gonna be my favorite!) but definitely top 5! Nice job!

[@victortinajero5543]

I had that blue dump truck as well… got it when I was 4 in ‘69. My favorite as well!

[@smoofie1924]

That is a hell of collection. Absolutely beautiful.

[@alexanderlopez1812]

Incredible memory of my tonka trailer that I was given in '75 😪

[@Black_SaPa]

Чудная коллекция!

[@SPANTANAMANO]

Отличная работа сэр.!

[@jmr_odysseus]

My new craze! Thanks for all that wonderful stuff and all your skills

[@MMitchellMarmel]

I like the opening with the sheep and the sneak preview of future projects! :)

[@user-kj8nw8tz3v]

The master with the "golden hands" !!!!

[@peterhearn3297]

You have a museum, another great job. I love watching a professional at work. WELL DONE!!!!

[@Popeye64]

Wow is what I am saying. Looks better than it did when new. Exellent job

[@skotrod]

You have a great collection, can't wait to see more!

[@tommyherbert3931]

Awesome restoration. So easy for you.

[@stevenseverance3692]

Great Job 👍👌 💯😁🥰 alas An Excellent Job 👍💯👍💯😁 Job! Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋🍰🎂🥳🎉🎈🥂🎊 Man".

[@vernabink2865]

Oh, Chip, what a beautiful restoration. The color is perfect. I do so enjoy your work. Thank you.

[@someperson7]

That is a beautiful collection

[@chadkidd7866]

Love the intro with the tow truck. Nicely done. These restoration videos of old trucks are my favorite. Please keep it up.

[@marinusdebie4421]

Anyone notices the ant i think is crawling on the blanket between 19:10 and 19:18?🤣

[@Tim-57]

Hey Chip She is a beauty, having the truck and car up top made it nicer...you even have their head lights on. As usual I have one complaint! I ate too many chips watching your video....😉

[@gregmoorhead365]

No cars ro deliver. Nice truck

[@grahampickering1560]

Fantastic job Chip! The Wyandottes look very much at home 🙂🚗

[@Seahorse1414]

That is a lovely , lovely thing !

[@timbonjovi]

Beautiful collection!!

[@Phantom0Sprout]

I appreciate the thorough sandblasting :)

[@DarkLordHavoc]

I I stumbled onto your channel via Facebook, and I’m in love. It’s so relaxing, and you are so good at it! I love the sandblasting. Giving new life to toys - you rock!

[@johnn2557]

Nice job!

[@farcohollis6862]

Now all you need are the plastic Ford Falcons to load her up!

[@keithmiller3120]

Wow really nice Collection of restored Tonkas ....keep up the nice work

[@TheForeignAgent]

Is not missing a part, the first access ramp ? Nice restoration indeed ;)

[@maryshort7183]

Came out looking sharp. My oldest son got that for Christmas that year.

[@geofftownsend7973]

How could he when it was made over 57years ago

[@stefa_]

@@geofftownsend7973 If the son is more than 57 years old...?

[@maudwelford7919]

Fab! As usual!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@duncan5mcleod]

Ahaaa, the car transporter, I had spotted it for a while yessss! Another very beautiful congratulation, bravo ! Only a few sheet metal cars are missing !!

[@paulp1166]

I had one of those haulers when i was a kid. I still have the hauler minus the cars. Neighbor kid took them one day. As I remember they were plastic. I think it came with three. two cars and a truck. Been trying to find those. No luck.

[@duncan5mcleod]

@@paulp1166 Hello Paul, I am French, the translator changes the meaning of the sentences a bit. I wanted to say: It would be nice with sheet metal cars for presentation (it doesn't matter if it's original, I think it would be cooler than with plastic cars)

[@paulp1166]

Yeah I thought about that later, that was probably what you meant. Would be cool to see that.

[@donaldswink6259]

Beautiful restoration job. I would like to restore one just like that but on mine I’m painting the truck frame black and on my wheels I’m think about putting the whitewalls on and painting the center of the wheels the same color as the truck. Love your lime green tow truck.

[@karabarkdull2929]

You have an awesome collection of toys and you do such good work restoring them most people thrown away

[@debgamble8368]

Hey Chip you are far and away my favourite restoration KZbinr! Thanks for the awesome work ❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@kyeanhersh220]

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[@kyeanhersh220]

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[@kyeanhersh220]

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[@kyeanhersh220]

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[@roadtrippin1753]

Hey chip, you should do a vid where you restore the plastic cars that go on the trailer

[@raymondcoggins297]

Another great job

[@albertdeloach1382]

Beautiful restoration, as always. Stay safe and strong.

[@rahulgarg247]

W

[@johnzeller1338]

Outstanding work! Looking forward to your next.

[@garycooper9923]

Mesmerizing.

[@filipestefano2411]

Cara, que trabalho sensacional. Parabéns pelo talento. Ficou incrível. Parabéns pelo conteúdo 👏🏻

[@ivancorales4591]

Me gusta ver estos videos de tonka en costa rica esos carros son caros me gusts la resturacion vendito dios por darles inteligencia al tegnico

[@edwinayalasr3699]

Excellent job amigo you see when you stay safe in 🏡 you job is more better,so keep stay safe for more truck you fixed,one day I want b lake you,adiós ☝️☝️☝️👋👋👍