1970's Large TONKA Fire Truck - Restoration

[@antothemanto77]

Any kid would be stoked to have this toy. Restored better than it came out of the factory. Fantastic job!!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much and glad you liked it Anthony 😊

[@jameswood231]

I had this same original Tonka ladder firetruck toy as a 4 year old. Played and played with it for hours on end.😂 Amazing restoration.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

You definitely are a man who understands the importance of having the right tool for the job. Your shop has everything! Wow!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed 😊 thanks

[@agneshuban9434]

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[@msladylalae4985]

My beloved little brother had those! 🇺🇸👍😃 Amazing the attention to detail & pure quality workmanship. Good ole days.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it 😊 thanks 🇺🇸

[@mapleext]

Can’t believe I watched the whole thing. So satisfying. Who knew about cold bluing???? Just excellent work.

[@stephenpowell5912]

Lovely Tonka revamps and Restorations ❤❤❤❤

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

I love watching old toys being given a new life!

[@charlesmckinley29]

You do amazing work. Getting 40+ year old plastic parts disassembled without breaking is a skill.

[@jameswood231]

You bet it is. Just enough tugging with the right tool and years of trial and error.

[@chuckjamm]

No matter how many of these videos I watch, I always marvel at how complex even the simplest of toys are

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

I’m amazed every time I disassemble a new item on the workbench 😍

[@mikehughes4969]

I had this exact same Tonka firetruck when I was four or five years old back in the 70s. No idea what happened to it, but I like to think it's still around and either some kid is playing with it, or it's in somebody's collection. This brought a smile to my face, and made me more than a little nostalgic. Well done.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks Mike and glad you liked it 😊

[@SimonQuigley]

I had one of these in the 80s, in Australia

[@rowenamoraca2060]

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[@Mudslidex1]

Same here. I loved that truck when I was a kid and was looking online for it when I stumbled across this video. What an amazing job and it brought back such wonderful memories seeing everything up close again. I remembered every part of that truck like it was yesterday.

[@bangjawir8549]

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[@mrs.b0742]

It speaks to the quality of manufacturing that we used to have that it can be restored to such pristine condition. I love these videos breathing new life into old things.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks and glad you liked it 😊

[@fidegutierreztola]

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[@nicholasblohowiak29]

So true. Things back in the earlier days were definitely built to last.

[@ArtemisToo]

Can you imagine a child's toy being made today with so many parts (and parts that would last as long as these did)? Beautiful restoration!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks Artemis 😊

[@harinaningsih]

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[@AshleyCuilty]

Seriously!! And imagine what it would cost. The cheap plastic toys today are expensive and break in no time.

[@TheShobo]

I had this same truck as a child. It was stolen from me and I spent hours walking around the neighborhood trying to find it and never did - I was devastated. It was my favourite :( Thanks for the memories!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it, Shawn 😊

[@MWRestoration]

Good Job ✌ Looks like new

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks buddy

[@vandalsgarage]

It was a good, complete toy to restore. No broken plastic, all the mounting tabs were still present, which is practically a miracle. Nicely done, proper job.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks mate

[@TheFabrik]

WOW !! Very impressive bro 🙄 Awesome work and editing 🙌

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much mate 👍👏😎

[@BTS_Jinnie_Lamp]

I really like how you restored everything that was possible to restore! Amazing work!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@กิตติภูมิด้วงทอง-ฆ7ฦ]

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[@stanford-nf4jk]

I’m really like the fact that you took the time to polish the siren lights, repaint the Tonka logo, as well as all the work and care you took during each step in the restoration process. The truck looks amazing!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks and glad you liked it 😊

[@angkorangkor3139]

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[@chrismayer3919]

Yeah; makes me wish I still had my old Tonka fire engine again 🚒🚨

[@AdvikLokhande-vm5jm]

😂😂😂🎉😢😮❤😢😮😅😊😊😊

[@raulbenitez3714]

You just don’t know the joy i get out watching u create magic my friend !! Thank you for your hard work 👌🏽

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Raul 😊

[@tracyyy99]

I am just in awe...This was so therapeutic...Great.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks Marty 😊 glad you liked it

[@AJHohmann]

Awesome work. My dad has been hanging on to this exact Tonka fire truck that he used to play with so that my son can one day play with it.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Awesome 👏😊

[@remander3873]

Another amazing restoration! I actually remember playing with one of these when I was a child (born in 1971). With the care you took, this should last for another 50 years at least!

[@wintersbattleofbands1144]

I'm sure it won't be left in a damp garage, barn, or basement again!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

True 😊✌🏻

[@BH-fi1sb]

born in 74' and I remember this firetruck from back in my childhood

[@ericmills9839]

'73 myself. Brings back memories for sure. I'm shocked that the plastic wasn't more brittle after 50 years.

[@tcon1479]

I had this same truck as a kid in the 80s. Really fun to watch this and let the memories come back! Very nice work

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you liked it Travis 😊

[@cathiwim]

What amazes me about his restorations, is his ability to make new parts, and the uncanny knack to know how to put it back together again!!,

[@elenafandache]

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[@jameswood231]

It is an art form. A passion to make something useful out of something for most is trash.

[@Allan-ev3yh]

Wow fantastic job. Just came across this video one day after I was looking at them on EBAY, for my little brother (52 now) who had one as a kid. Keep up the great work.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Allan 😊 awesome gift for him 👌

[@tasleem_gouri0122]

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[@svenmartin840]

Thanks for the memories me and my brother had this fire truck. And we used to play it for hours and hours and hours. And now my brother's granddaughter has it

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Awesome 👏 keep it safe 😊

[@carlospolvora5141]

Verdadeira obra de arte!

[@PH-md8xp]

Incredible restoration! Very satisfying to watch you work, you have excellent skills and seem to have a lot of nice tools.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much ph

[@تباركمثنى-ح8ث]

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[@CalgaryFireFilmer]

It’s pretty much magic what you do with these trucks, amazing work!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much 😊

[@richardw6256]

Loved watching this video, I had the fire truck. Spent many happy hours in the garden playing with Tonka toys excellent work

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Wow , nice memories! If you had the tonka back then , means you was a happy child 👌 cheers mate

[@collettepeck3263]

Thanks!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot 🥰

[@SimonTekConley]

Why didn't you respool the line?

[@SthefannyCarvalho-s2v]

Why o que causa a sua cidade de origem no Brasil em que a gente se

[@elizabethtete4460]

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[@jameskyper]

The cranks operate the ladder

[@SergioHernandez-le8wp]

Because real men don't respool lines, Stewart! They fight 'em til their dying breath exits their lungs just strong enough to tell you where the treasure is buried!

[@hinie11]

Perfekter Job👍🏻!

[@robertzemko6590]

I used to have some of these steel Tonka trucks way back in the late 60's, us kids used to play with them outside in the dirt etc, Unfortunately kids aren't known for taking good care of stuff so many of these were left outside in the rain or lost etc. That goes for Redline Hot Wheels too, most of us had them from 68-71.

[@chamindakumara9939]

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[@jameswood231]

Welcome to childhood. What good is a toy if left in a box shiny new on a Shelf? Have you ever seen "Toy Story?"😢

[@jameswood231]

TONKA'S were designed for little boys and girls to get down in the dirt and mud and play all day long.😂

[@jameswood231]

My favorite toys in my childhood were Tonka Trucks and GI Joes from the mid to late 1960's😂Great Memories.

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

Considering how far gone it was, this is remarkable. The flaws that remain are kind of cool at this point. Proof of how far this thing came.

[@nicknackdaddyack]

Excellent job! I was born in 1971, I had a firetruck very similar to this one! Thank you!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Nice memories 😊

[@lyleslaton3086]

I'll take it ! Thanks Santa. I can't believe it had all the ladders. Truly amazing work.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much 😊

[@raveythirteen5660]

I love that you put the same care and attention to detail into a toy truck from the 70s as you put into a rare antique tool. You are a craftsman and an artist! My little brother had that exact firetruck when we were kids. You did a fantastic job... it looks just as I remember it! Greetings from Ontario, Canada! :)

[@charlfourie2467]

Brilliant work man. Looks amazing. That is priceless, you could never put a price on the attention to detail and the great work you do. That is a stunning peace for any collection, man cave or bar. Keep up the great work 👍🙏

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Charl 😊

[@pabloemy]

Qué hermoso que te quedó 👏 Mejor que de fábrica. Espectacular

[@donh8833]

Thank you so much for this video. I had this very same truck as a kid. Seeing restored brings back many great warm memories.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it Donald 😊

[@frankierzucekjr]

Idk how I missed this one, but you nailed it buddy. Well done. I miss the old Tonka trucks. Being born in the 80s these bring back some great memories. Very cool. That one piece gave you your run for your money lol.

[@justaname109]

84 parts!!…I’m thinking the phrase “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” would be appropriate. Fantastic job here

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Joe 😊

[@schalazeal2042]

Haha, with the pin, you used almost every tool in the box 😁 I never watched ASMR vids, but this goes without talking and awsome restoration, everyone loves a babbling brooke and the rustle of leaves ect. right? And 👌 for your dedication and patience...❤

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it 😊🤗

[@KarltheBarl]

Good work it’s always interesting to see what kinds of things our parents potentially used to have as kids plus it really held up over the years despite the rust and yellowing, kids toys really used to be built well that standard should come back tbh

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Very true 😊

[@michaelfowler7154]

its not good work it is amazing work....i wish i could get ahold of one of your tonka trucks ...some day when im not so dam poor ...lol

[@lovekushyadav4010]

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[@SuperViral1]

Very good job 👍

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much 😊

[@jamesniess2485]

You have a new subscriber as of this day 9-14-23. That fire lader truck turned out amazing 👍👏 👏👏👏👏. Iam a big fan of Tonka toys like that. I grew up playing with them good times

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@JEFR001]

Loved this video. I still have that same model from when I was a kid. Too bad that the flexible ladder that moved the extension was missing. Remarkable work man!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much man 😊

[@GLeeHayes-wl8nr]

That's it! The flexible piece that made the rest of it extend! I KNEW I remembered that functionality thanks! 😊

[@empaul62]

Nice to see someone that takes pride and care in their projects and doesn't just tackle everything with a sander and putty. Brilliant.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it Paul 😊thanks

[@pavelgoltzman26]

Bro doesn’t even think twice about touching rusty metal with his hands

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

😎👍🏻

[@mv2021nj]

Fantastic! As a child I had several Tonka vehicles and this was a joy to watch. Excellent job.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much 😊

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Incredible job! I'm most impressed by how you got the old faded dirty plastic to look new.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it Brent 😊

[@yana1955]

Fabulous combination of various techniques and editing. Glad you avoided replacement parts - this is how it should be done. I would recommend new restorers to use this as a template for their videos.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it so much Yana 😊

[@colbywood1785]

I love that you ACTUALLY restore things back to original, like it left the factory. I like to think the men and women who designed and made these things long ago built them to be serviceable and to be restored endlessly, not just clear coated to preserve all the patina

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Colby 😊

[@АртемБроян-щ3н]

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[@jameswood231]

They were generational toys to be passed down. Well designed. Well made.😊

[@aveide]

The precision in how you disassembled and assembled this is uncanny. Very impressive.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much aveide 😊

[@АртемБроян-щ3н]

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[@MikeFilippello]

What an Amazing video. Every detail about this toy was thought of. I remember having one of these toys as a child in the 70’s. It was a great toy then and you brought it back to its innocence and glory. 👍👍👍

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks Mike 😊 glad you liked it

[@paulorth2251]

Super restoration of this fine old toy. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍😁🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it Paul 😊 many thanks

[@Crusty_Old_Wastelander]

Very good work. I remember having a Tonka cement mixer back in my childhood, early 70s. These things were stronger built than most real cars.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

😊😊 true. I don’t compare this tonka with a modern Renault 😊

[@rachalnocchi5600]

That was a very well made toy! My brother and cousin had them as little boys in the late 70's and early 80's. Very fun to play with!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Awesome and nice memories 😊👍🏻

[@ssumbody6251]

An amazing restoration as always. Keep up this amazing work!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much buddy

[@lostleb2116]

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[@arcnline360]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful restoration

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@haroldgardner9463]

Love your restorations!❤ Brings back memories when things were made to last!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊 wish you all the best

[@RestoredChannel]

You did an amazing job! So many parts and shooting angles, must have taken forever to make. Thanks for all the effort making great content for us to watch 😁🙏

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much my friend 😊

[@antoniojoselopesdossantos6765]

Todos os elogios são poucos para um trabalho como esse. A paciência e o cuidado com cada peça estão no mesmo nível. 👏🏽

[@alisathongtup2670]

😊

[@mdjunaedislam1014]

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[@JustTim321]

0:27 I love that message!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

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[@TziMmys79]

Excellent! Well done dear friend. The idea where you paint the cardboard and firmly puss the wheels on it, is a keeper. Thank you for your video.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it buddy 👍

[@Sonicgott]

Nice job restoring the tiller. Tremendous work of art you pulled off, here. ❤

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊 cheers

[@Primus54]

Awesome restoration and great production and editing! Amazed at how well that self-leveling powder overcame the pitting. 👍👍👍

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it mate 😊

[@jaycobdemott8525]

Hey, I love your vids❤️, I've been watching your content for a while and I admire the time you put into these videos. One thing I like most is how much you can do with the tools available. All of your restorations look great!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much and glad you liked it Jaycob 😊

[@fsj197811]

Well done, thanks for sharing and bringing another old toy back to life.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊

[@danielarrate669]

Awesome restoration. Made me wanting to play with that truck 😁😁. Thanks for sharing. Be well

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot , be well you too 😊

[@CoolRestorations]

Wow thats a ton of parts! Please do another Tonka video 👍

[@455Olds]

Hands and skill of a surgeon! What a work of art.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊 cheers

[@RobinAllen-gw3kv]

Beautiful truck lovingly restored thanks for the great job you do on the vintage toy's love cat stay safe God bless you and your family

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed 😊

[@iambucketdotcom_official]

I love that shaker table! I am watching your video how to make it next, I need one badly! Great restoration, I never had this as a kid but remember playing with one. Tanka used to be amazing. A beautiful work of art!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much and glad you liked it 😊

[@БалзадаНурымбетова]

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[@gregsmith2308]

I dare a kid to touch this!,excellent work my friend!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Greg 😊

[@jasonreed3524]

I had one of those as a kid, what a great memory for me. Thank you! My Mother threw it out when I left for the Marines along with numerous other toys I wish I still had…

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

You are welcome 😊 sad she threw it out , they are nice toys also those days

[@rickross8917]

Love this restoration! I have a cousin, who had one, always said he would be a fireman. That's what he does. Fire Rescuer. Helps get people out that are trapped in vehicles.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Awesome , tell your cousin that in January I will post a new video , restoring a new fire truck toy , this time a French truck from 50s . And shhhh 🤫 , it’s a secret 😅

[@rickross8917]

@CoolAgainRestoration definitely will!

[@mohamedraaifrushdhy6693]

Splendid work ... Truly everything deserves a second chance. And who better than you for the task 👏👏👏👏

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks Mohamed 😊

[@andersonparks1390]

Wonderful restoration, nice toy, great show!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it Anderson 😊

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration my friend professionally restored i enjoy watching your video thank you

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Vince 😊

[@adambooth4011]

Great job. Probably better than it was originally 👏👏👏

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot Adam 😊

[@TomLymberopoulos-du5he]

Mate you made this fire engine brand new as though bought in a shop well done and thankyou so much for your professionalism and enjoyment watching your videos I can't get enough of them constantly watching your videos daily :)

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot for that and glad you enjoyed so much 😊 cheers

[@TomLymberopoulos-du5he]

Brilliant Craftsman a joy to watch everytime Cheers

[@davidojeda830]

exceptional craftsmanship. you're a miracle worker!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it David 😊✌🏻

[@jamaisvu3621]

That was literally a lot of work but you pulled it off! It was amazing watching you restore it carefully

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@christopherprince3250]

Hard too believe it's the same truck. Great job.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Christopher 😊

[@casper608]

Wow, incredible. Cleaner than new!

[@Akinon74]

Bravo bravo you are a real restoration master 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Akif 😊

[@Nefertiti0403]

Wow! How nicely organized 🎉

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks Tara 😊

[@zagadape109]

I'm 34 now, and I would play like a kid with these old beautiful toys/models. Great work mate, love it! Pozdro666

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much mate 😊

[@alexdeleon7135]

That made me feel like a kid again! Well done!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@xxPenjoxx]

Holy smokes, what a return! I'm especially amazed at how well the red paint looked with the pits. That stuff worked great!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks and glad you liked it 😊

[@CobyGannaway]

Where have you been? Oh right…kids. I’m so glad to see you, you came back big I see. Another fabulous and awe inspiring restoration. You work magic. I love it!!!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks for these kind words buddy 😊

[@re-fix9678]

good video😘😘😘😘

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@RestoDudes]

Great resto and video of a classic Tonka Fire Truck Bravo!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks dude 😊

[@RyanSmith-ji4ur]

As a firefighter I’ve always loved toy fire engines. You have done an outstanding job on this!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thank you very much Ryan 😊 stay safe

[@kssd71]

Getting that yellow plastic white again...Absolutely blew me away!!😊

[@WCtheComedian]

It’s like a magic trick and the level of care involved… This is joyful to my soul to watch

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊

[@WCtheComedian]

@ I most certainly did! In my head I’m writing a blog post about this kind of work and I would love to be allowed to use a before and after screenshot from one of your projects, would of course credit the source - would that be acceptable?

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Yes , you can do it 👍

[@WCtheComedian]

@ thank you very much! If you would care I can let you know when I do; if so would posting a comment to a video be the best way? (no need to respond if giving permission was really as far as you wanted to go with this :-)

[@sidwallace6053]

That’s another work of art mate it wouldn’t look out of place on anyone’s book shelf etc,thanks for sharing Love and peace from Ireland

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot mate ! Love to Ireland 🇮🇪

[@McKrusty465]

Outstanding !! I use to have one of these as a kid. Great restoration.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Glad you liked it Doug 😊

[@EnriqueGonzalez-iu3so]

When I saw the fire truck on the screen.... 😳 I traveled back in time 51 years to the past... Seeing it again made me stop my dinner to see it until the end of the restoration with tears on my face. . I got the same model, it was Christmas, I loved that truck!!! I was trying to find it on Google years ago, but I couldn't find that specific model, and now, seeing it again was fantastic !!! Thank you very much for fixing it and sharing all the awesome details 👏👏👏👏; I am a dentist and I love the restoration process. I was wondering if the base comes with a rope to expand the second staircase... I can't remember very well, maybe it's another model... ?

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks and glad you liked it so much. I don’t know about the ladder extension. I asked many subscribers if they had this model and how it’s working but they don’t remember. I suppose it was something to extend the ladder but I don’t see how 🤷‍♂️

[@lindafett1826]

I don't know why I'm hooked on watching these types of videos😊your Channel shows different ways of doing somethings [example; the parts placed in the sand tumbler machine]

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊 cheers