1970s Mighty Tonka Tow Truck Wrecker Restoration

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[@American_Jeeper]

I love the fact that you take the time to primer, so you can get a smoother result. Many other channels don’t do this, and the final result shows the pitting flaws in their work.

[@Beedulgi99]

THIS！！ Makes the end results silky smooth

[@sodorflubbs5000]

I love the way that you only replace items that can’t be salvaged. It makes it a true restoration if you do that. I’ve never owned a Tonka, although I’ve seen them. But I can still see you treat them with respect as you restore them. Thank you.

[@danielcliment8251]

Mate, you’re the Bob Ross of reconstruction, no nonsense, just some relaxing and soothing vibes!

[@chrismayer3919]

Makes me want to go back in time to the 70s/80s and get my hands on some old-school metal toys! (I still miss my ‘78 Tonka ambulance) 🚑

[@tron3entertainment]

Even the way you disassemble is often a work of art.

[@brockellis504]

Anyone else think it’s neat how he doesn’t add in any background music so we can hear him working?

[@AnimeShinja36]

Brock Ellis That’s why he’s my favorite restoration KZbinr

[@leinanightray4294]

Totally, I find music distracting. Also love the fact there's no need for explanations either. You understand what's going on just by watching.

[@juleswins3]

Yes! Especially since KZbin vids invariably have some of the worst “music” ever blaring to the point I have to either turn off the sound or the video one.

[@billshipley6320]

Brock Ellis Yes i do and I LOVE IT!!! Not yapping either!! Brilliant work! BRAVO!

[@melissalemmons549]

@@AnimeShinja36 my favorite as well. I watch a few others, but I keep rewatching the videos on this channel.

[@mayanking213]

These restorations always bring a genuine smile to the kid in me, I love how you powdercoat them instead of just using a spray can, you powdercoating them will make them last an eternity now! Thank You For This!

[@domss3270]

This man is our 6yr old dream dad

[@CakeFine]

He's my 36yo dream dad

[@mikesilva3868]

😎📼

[@truckerkiddorp5037]

He is my 27 yr old dream dad

[@mikesilva3868]

@@truckerkiddorp5037 ☻

[@truckerkiddorp5037]

@mike saliva yea

[@thesarus1]

Incredible. Countless hours of work for Rescue and Restore turns into 16 minutes of relaxing and calming pleasure for me. It's better than therapy- or Yoga :) Thank you.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Brilliant technique for renewing the old black plastic parts!

[@gforcekaras]

They do that also to faded bumpers and trim on cars. Use a heat gun to get more even coverage.

[@tz8785]

@@gforcekaras The heat gun should also reduce the risk of (local) melty mistakes.

[@Psychlist1972]

And here I thought you meant him ordering replacements :D

[@bbrachman]

Super neat wire bending jig. Clever. Even more clever is applying the paint to the raised lettering on the tires. I suppose if you restore enough of these things, you learn what works and what doesnt. Terrific video. As always.

[@arolahn]

Love watching these videos! And about the insect: looks like the empty cocoon of a Sphinx moth or similar. Usually harmless to gardens and such. If you ever find a “live” one, you’ll notice it squirms and wiggles around to get away from your grip. Super creepy.

[@cobraking1419]

Or get a flamethrower.

[@mccinna5534]

Learned something new today, thanks!

[@johnkaiser8410]

Many nice touches that set your work apart from & above others: primer, body work, painting the rivets! Little things that make the difference from good to great work! Many thanx for your entertainment, very enjoyable!

[@TheShayster7]

How clever was painting the tyre names 👍🏻

[@shuggiemcg1]

I thought so too! lol

[@salahsworkshop6532]

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[@JoJoDragonslayer]

Genious

[@petratimon3577]

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[@MisterCasket]

@@salahsworkshop6532 I subscribed. I love Restauration videos! Good luck with your channel!

[@stephw6046]

The editing is perfect. Sandblasting, powder coating, and reassembling are all *chef’s kiss*! Also, I really like that you are wearing the black gloves. Draws more attention to your workpiece. Subscribed!

[@moriororbi6963]

The Sandblasting part is mesmerizing. You film it clear and clean! Congrats

[@HepauDK]

The sandblasting has always been my favorite part of these videos. There is something incredibly calming about it. It just leaves me with the feeling that I wish I was the one doing it. :P

[@sylviagv832]

El placer y la paz que me generan estos videos es indescriptible.. para una T.O.C. como yo, es un regalo. Thank you.

[@simulatorgamer5958]

"Mighty Tonka" - name lives up to its reputation. Excellent job on the restoration.

[@brianartillery]

Seeing the effort it takes to disassemble one of these, it's no wonder that us kids in the 1960's and 1970's couldn't bust 'em! Seriously, though, your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@nancymac2445]

Watching you work is so calming to me. I'm glad you don't add any music because I like the 'sound' of your work. To top it all off, seeing the toys of my childhood brought back to life is awesome. Your talent is perfection!

[@Dr.Prince_MD]

Ur d best in restoration I would say. Such a perfectionist. I admire how u care each and every single parts. U've got extra blessings man from God.

[@silverswordsman19]

I can see why you chose to paint them together, that way all the pieces would be seamless and the little pins and such to match. The torch was a great idea to bring the plastics shine back!

[@gforcekaras]

Not only that but also to prevent the powder coat from cracking when the tabs are pushed in.

[@silverswordsman19]

@@gforcekaras That makes SO much sense, awesome job.

[@Sarge084]

I did wonder about that!

[@tecnocuriosidades5332]

More restoration in Mi chanel!

[@lindseymakes5364]

The torch was cool... then the way he did the white on the tires! Totally rad.

[@mikeokeefe2014]

Very very cool ! I had one in 1975 it was my favorite toy, I would sit on it and push myself around.. the string and little metal hooks just aren't done anymore . Thanks great memories.

[@The_Hairy_Farmer]

I eventually grew old enough to realize how LITTLE I know - now I learn something new every day - the way you painted the letters on the side of the tyres.....BRILLIANT!!!

[@thijsversteeg9010]

That old and damage truck is now like new again. Superb work mate! The self-made bending device is marvelous.

[@RebuiltRestored]

My childhood Tonka would have spazzed out if it could see this! Awesome video once again! I liked the torch idea! Another beautiful restoration! Thanks for sharing!

[@Johnnyjonas274]

I love these videos, especially since I had most of these Tonka toys. I recently started playing your videos on a tablet for my 86 year old father. He suffered a stroke last year which has left him with limited speech and he needs help walking. He basically has a brain injury and will never be the same. He was a mechanical engineer and always just a hands on guy who could fix anything (skills that I did not inherit 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️). It brings me great joy to see the smile on his face as he touches the screen and intently watches your awesome videos. Even a non handy guy like me finds them very relaxing. Thanks for what you do 🙏👍

[@joerhea5785]

As a million other kids in the 70's that had Tonka toys this video brought back a million memories!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!! So cool...

[@paulrosko8459]

I have the tunka dump truck its over 40 years old but I'm missing the cab I love the work that you do bringing old toys back to life

[@TheE9climber]

Holy moly, that bending tool got me! Brilliant!

[@dracorex9013]

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[@anadillon6131]

Nice tool right?

[@flyingpelican4138]

He actually got the color right.. . Im always skeptical of the color people paint things, but her actually got it spot on . . Wow

[@sirsteele]

Beautiful restoration... excellent work! I am continually impressed by the availability of parts and decals for Tonka toys. Thanks for posting!

[@billshipley6320]

notxarb he makes the decals

[@nickpeterson8080]

I really like the trick using the blow torch to shine up tough plastic and the trick to repaint the lettering on the tires, thanks for sharing!

[@StArFuRyZz]

As a kid we had a lot of Tonka toys in metal...and never managed to break any of them. Watching the disassembly/repair shows how well they were made compared to the plastic toys of today.

[@npc6817]

eh, depends on the toy, when I was 5 my grandma got me this awesome radio controlled liner jet and to this day I can't believe that a toy like that could be made. It has lights, sounds, it tilts in the direction of every manuever and the controller works by tilting it like a real airplane yoke with a nice functional tilt indicator on the front. it has been my favourite toy for years, and even now I always keep some batteries around for it so my younger cousins and my nephew can play with it when they come over. in about 20 years of use not only not a single component broke in it which would be quite reasonable for such a complex toy, we didn't even manage to scratch the paint. besides that though, I was wondering, did tonka toys come this good out of the factory or is he fancying them up? I might've not been able to experience what it felt like to receive one for christmas as a child but honestly he makes them look so good that even as an adult I'd be far more thrilled than someone my age should be to get my hands on one:)

[@RevMarket]

NPC They looked that good out of the factory.

[@johnsiders7819]

NPC they used to be made in Mound Minnesota now in China and not nearly as much metal on them now I have a small metal fab shop I E mailed Hasbro if they have a shortage I’d like to stamp out parts like the old ones they could have a retro re issue of that style we saw restored I bet they would sell well !

[@jbatic8094]

@@npc6817 I have a mint condition dump truck of similar age. It does look that good besides a little play-wear

[@Janoha17]

@@npc6817 There's a reason it's called "Tonka tough".

[@jeffburnham6611]

I had one of those Tonka toys as a kid, and I don't recall the air brakes decal on the rear bumper. All my toys were from Tonka. Those were the great days to be a kid, when the toys were made of metal and lasted many years through all kinds of weather abuse, even being buried in the snow lol. Even had an old aerial ladder firetruck...wish I still had it as those things are worth some serious money to a collector.

[@BP.MX5RF]

I had this exact truck as a kid and still do somewhere in my attic. Great job! The original color is a burnt orange, but it looks great in red and you have it looking good as new. I used to ride this thing down the hill in our back yard it was so sturdy.

[@scottfoster8453]

I had tonka dump truck as a kid now I can see my old tonka truck abandoned in the trees

[@tonoalvarado1436]

Haces honor al nombre de tu canal; Rescate y Restauración, cada trabajo supera al anterior, este quedó magnífico. Saludos desde Honduras.👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌

[@jaytc3218]

I'll take one! Everything he does is perfect. 1) There's something satisfying about watching powder coat paint curing (I can't believe I just said that). 2) I liked the blow torch trick to fade out the scratches in the tires and the grille. 3) Pressing the tires into wet paint sprayed on cardboard was awesome. I would have probably spent hours painting each letter. This man is a genius.

[@mayorlewispurpleshorts9693]

Toys were so cool back in the day. So many neat accessories. It works the way an actual tow truck would work, not just a lame representation without many moving parts. Toys like this weren’t just plastic chintzy crap that breaks in a week, they were made to last and to work well. I wish I’d had toys like this as a kid.

[@kalebendim]

I wish i could have one of Tonka toys when i was a child. You have restored my day again. Thank you!

[@darrencritchley5425]

that's the best I've ever seen, I grew up with toy cars and Tonka trucks. this finished like brand new! Amazing work and a joy to watch it unfold...

[@emmab6174]

The "bug" you found was actually a cacoon. I used to find many of them in my backyard buried in the dirt. I think they bury themselves or hide themselves like that for protection, their cacoons aren't very strong and can be easily broken and mess up their transformation. I'm not quite sure what kind of bug it is though.

[@santiagoqr1]

**Cocoon** you mean? Also, he probably knows it’s not a bug but the “case” from one. Also, this is not a cocoon, this is a pupa from a moth (most likely), a cocoon is made out of silk, what he showed on the video is from the naked stage of a moth or butterfly, like a chrysalis.

[@shart194]

Santiago, at least they told us

[@bislan-aranyan]

Emma, this is Depressaria depressana: insectamo.ru/new/109-mikrocheshuekrylye/elachistidae/1879-depressaria-depressana

[@unstabe6973]

This is so relaxing to watch when you want to unwind or are falling asleep 💤 thank you so much

[@breakfastsewingclub1170]

my 2-year-old is obsessed with your videos after watching one he will stop and turn over his toy cars and start to fix it with his plastic tools.

[@hagamapama]

Looks like you have a future repairman, encourage that, it's a worthwhile profession.

[@breakfastsewingclub1170]

Definitely! Trade schools are encouraged at our house for our kids.

[@gromit1996]

I had one of these when I was young. Just gave it away to a thrift shop as we were cleaning up my mom and dad's estate. A very nice restoration that restored a lot of old memories for me. Thanks.

[@garrylovesey6810]

Got one of these in the attic that my grandparents bought me when I was a child (40ish years ago) so it was nice to see you restore this one.

[@Randall1001]

Yours and Chip Channel are, I think, the absolute two best restoration channels out there. Thorough, professional, never cutting corners, always using the best processes and tools etc. Always looking forward to your next vid. Keep 'em coming, please!

[@JUNN-el2lt]

I really like that it doesn't have background music because the tension kinda makes you focus more

[@lifeisshortsomoveon1405]

Thanks for restoring my childhood, I had this as well as many of the other toys you have brought back to life. These were the best toys of all metal trucks, RV's semi tractor and trailer. What a gift you have bringing back memories and the toys that helped kids decide they wanted to be a trucker or heavy equipment operated. My new favorite channel to watch.

Hi rescue&restore! I would like to inform you that someone on tiktok is stealing all of your content and using it as their own. Their name is @mehmetkocabey_ he has more than 100k followers and he is leading his follower to follow his own youtube channel. I hope you will file a copyright complaint. Keep up doing the good work.

[@RescueRestore]

Thank you very much! I will contact tiktok.

[@shart194]

What a gremlin they are, it’s good that you told em :)

[@bertrandsy9179]

*Yes officer this tiktoker right here*

[@_snowboarding_snow]

Son of a Beach

[@GunnarTobus]

The ban will take care of them.

[@jackhegdal2139]

I had one of these in the early 70's. Must have put a million miles on that thing towing all the other Tonka's. Nicely done!

[@RepairRestore]

When you started bending those new brackets with that homemade tool I thought," ok, now he's just showing off!" JK Awesome idea. I love it!

[@jeffneumann1981]

I can't stop thinking how awesome it might be if I let this guy clean my bathroom. If you're listening R&R, maybe... Just maybe. Also, can't believe I just got 4 excellent new ideas from just 1 vid. Thanks dude.

[@doug9066]

I've been enjoying watching these videos which has been a while. Interesting how he can restore these classic or vintage toys from my childhood & bring them back to life.

[@bgdavenport]

Hands down, the best toy resto program on YT. It's because of your attention to details. I watch every second of your videos.

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

Dude, can i ask, all the things you have fixed and restored, do you have them all as part of your collection? If so, if it isn't too much too ask, could you maybe do a 1 minute video of all the old restored items you have right now so far? Great videos, i love them! :D

[@corvettebob96]

I thought I had read in a post in an old video that his daughter(?) plays with them. I am sure there is quality family time playing cars....

[@tecnocuriosidades5332]

More restoration in Mi chanel!

[@javierois8612]

I think most of them are commissioned. I believed he explained it in a comment.

[@yuceltkn1887]

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[@dracorex9013]

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[@ChuckHickl]

Already subscribed but I think one of the best things about this guy's videos is the calm and relaxing way he pulls parts apart. No herky jerky motions, taking a wheel off and tossing it to the side like so many other of the same ilk. Makes it very relaxing and perfect "end of the night material to watch".

[@okanyontemli8800]

"Rescue&restore" and "my mechanics" channels are best...

[@thezueraneverend9406]

Legio VI i recomend tysytube too are my favorite

[@jenniferhart559]

Odd Tinkering, and Awesome Restoration are some other good ones.

[@dj_alboe1360]

KZbin suggested your piano video yesterday, and here I am today, done binge watching all your videos, subscribed and notifications on because I can't wait to see more.

[@chrisgebben2043]

12:10 that right there is a homemade tool that needs to be a real deal tool for people thats a ingenious way of bending stuff plus the way you painted the tires was incredible if somethings tall enough you can paint stuff like that

[@cheryl8280]

Wow!! Just Wow!! You are amazingly talented. Not to mention the sandblasting is mesmerizing!

[@sjb5169]

I love how this man pull out some new techniques or tricks in nearly every video. Brilliant! Like no other. Love this Channel.

[@stevenseverance3692]

Takes me back to my "Childhood Days"! Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋🍰🥫🎂🥳🎈🎉 Man", "World 🌎🌍 Cruiser"&"Succulent Collector".

[@asyazzz_1011]

When he say "I'll make two new ones" Me: almost there but not quite there yet

[@esther6748]

Not Asyaz what do you mean?

[@nathanieldeleon4678]

@@esther6748 there is another channel who do restoration too, called "My Mechanics"... And in almost every video he says "I make a new one"

[@asyazzz_1011]

@@nathanieldeleon4678 thank you for explaining it

[@DigistarDBZ]

My Mechanics, he “Makes a new one” (i.e. mills new parts like screws and washers on a mini milling lathe) in every video. He takes this restoration stuff up to eleven, and a *lot* of restoration channels have been stepping their game up because of him.

[@esther6748]

Got it! Thanks for explaining! 😁

[@890mikes]

Love the way you painted the lettering on the tyres. Brilliant.

[@uatu3021]

So much powder coating, I'm over here making the Homer Simpson doughnut gurgle of pleasure noise, and the clear, high viability shots of the parts being sandblasted, instead having us peek through a grungy window, this is how a restoration channel is done, fellas.

[@DaniJHollis]

Not to advertise another channel to take away from this one, but Odd Tinkering is another one of my favorites who specialize in metals & electronics restorations. rescue & restore & odd tinkering are my two favorites. Similar styles, different sorts of projects.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Nice rod bender! Thats brillant!

[@kyleguajardo]

Everyone: Stressed in quarantine R&R: Satisfying restoration work time *Everyone Liked That*

[@LP-zk4xr]

Watching these videos has left me feeling so relaxed and at peace with the world.

[@solitarelee6200]

I was watching the Try Guys, saw that you had a new video out, and I had to PAUSE that to come over here and watch IMMEDIATELY

[@billshipley6320]

SolitareLee i love it!!!

[@DaniJHollis]

Haha try guys are one of my favorite youtubers but I've done the same thing. There's few things I wouldn't stop watching for this guy.

[@Jude-ck5mr]

I have a 1970s Tonka Jeep that my dad played with as a child. I think it would look amazing restored to its former glory

[@travishall67]

I like that setup right at the 12 minute mark for bending the rods. Neat! Nice work.

[@rj1837]

Your videos are the perfect example of quality over quantity!! So good

[@theextremeanimator4721]

16:12 - 16:21 You did a teaser!~

[@Marfrei19]

TheExtremeAnimator I was thinking the same thing!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A STUPENDOUS restoration job!!.. Looks better than it did when it left the Tonka Factory!!.. Keep up the great work Bud!!

[@MartinAlejandroLiguori]

16:17 spoiler alert! Also, congratulations about the 1 millón subscribers, I hope you don't sandblast it.

[@sethmazzuco3716]

Martin Liguori I was just thinking that

[@MeksterMo]

Yeah! Can’t wait to see that next project too!

[@JamesHansen-sj3gw]

I love it no background music just the sounds of tools of restoration a cool toy

[@spod2998]

This man is going to be the only reason future kids know that toys used to be made out of metal

[@Texas-Chris]

Incredible how you use the torch to bring the black rubber parts back to life. Another great restoration, keep them coming!!!!

[@GrreennX]

The building quality of this toy is far better than most cars today.

[@billschipper1718]

Looks like new. Great job. Finding all the little trim pieces made it all come together.

[@chispychisp1690]

Him: * *starts putting truck back together* * Me: WHAT NO U DIDN'T PAINT IT * *PANICS* *

[@idontexist2u]

IkR

[@jagankanagaratnam1151]

I haven’t gotten to that part yet soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yeah

[@BrownRiceBunny1]

Yes! My heart started pounding!

[@Zesty14]

Wait but he did paint it with the powder paint

[@millenniumf1138]

@@Zesty14 He primed it, but that's not the same as painting.

[@carolwilliams3224]

My brothers always had Tonka Trucks for Christmas. Loved this

[@summorshine]

Him: What kind of bug is this? Me: 😅The dead kind...

[@Ddrhl]

My thought EXACTLY!

[@terrimorrison2857]

My thoughts were "Who cares? It's dead."

[@tecnocuriosidades5332]

More restoration in Mi chanel!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Beat me to it...

[@tz8785]

Could be a cocoon.

[@1thess523]

My favorite part is the powder coat machine Latch 😀, well besides the rest of the stuff 👍. You got a new fan from Texas!

[@PINASVideosforEveryJuan]

Perfect! Next project please! ❤

[@mokimmy6457]

Man, that sure brings back memories of playing in our giant old farm tire sandbox. It’s a shame so many kids miss out on the creative playtime that Tonka provided back then. Thanks for restoring these toys so beautifully.

[@Pfh3dk]

3:09 It's the remains of a moth pupa

[@hollybeary]

Like Silence of the Lambs!

[@kennichols1015]

Put the lotion in the bucket

[@Crash787b]

This is the comment I was looking for.

[@joelanders3153]

"Hello, Clarise"! :)

[@ebp621]

Any time you use red is my absolute favorite part. Its so pretty when it first goes on and gets even more gorgeous when its done.

[@PenelopeFluffington]

I about near fainted when you laid the wheel down on the spray to catch the raised parts. Oh! Oh! Why'd I never think of that?

[@vernabink2865]

Absolutely perfect restoration. Original colors. Thanks.

[@bobbillings]

I am now back will stay here on this pleasant, relaxing side of youtube and away from social media and network tv. The current riots and political agendas and the world falling apart have given me enough fill for the next ten years.

[@mirandahill3967]

Agreed

[@janinelew2483]

Ditto!

[@charles-y2z6c]

Unfortunately I couldn’t escape it. Got even worse

[@Prander5x5]

The only problem with this video, is that I can't watch it over for the first time again. Loved every second! :)

[@hasansaleem4983]

Love your channel ♥️♥️ and can you restore a Sword Please.

[@scottcannell1861]

I have never seen a Tonka wreaker. Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@DoyleFuckinHargraves]

You must've been the kid who took their toys apart and put them back together. I know, because I was that kid too.

[@Extreme-Graphics]

Just INCREDIBLE!!! Always The Best!!! I will Keep Coming Back for MORE!

[@affrodj9606]

Oh man i love your videos! Are very """ASMR""" New suscriber!

[@Getouttahere78]

I always fast forward to the sandblasting part. It's mesmerizing ‼️

[@ahmadaliisah8597]

"i will make 2 new ones" Am sure most of us are familiar with similar statement

[@vanthdreadstar8039]

This video is amazing. So many great ideas. The rivet clamp press (I was thinking of making something like that for myself. Certainly would have saved me the money I spent on an aircraft hand-squeeze, riveter), the hand made tube/ pipe bender, using the press to insert the hubs into the tires, and the torch to lightly melt and shine up the plastic. Brilliant.