1957 Tonka Gambles Convenience Store Semi Truck Grocery Store Rare Private Label Restoration Restore

I purchased this 1957 Tonka Gambles Convenience Store Semi Truck on eBay March 2023 for $172.00. It was in perfect shape for a restoration, in rough condition and mostly complete. The body was really rusty, especially on one side. The interior had been a home for spiders for some time, which probably live in my basement now. As this truck was stored there until this video was started. Originally I thought it was should have been a tandem rear wheel, however after making the tandem axle plate and additional hub caps, I found out it was originally only a single rear wheel trailer assembly. I decided to leave it a tandem even though I know it was incorrect. Out of everything I made for this restoration I enjoyed making the mud flaps the most. This was my first time engraving rubber on the CO2 laser. I really love stamping my own hub caps as well, using the die I made in a previous video. I'm not 100% happy with the decals and honestly am looking for a great decal printer / cutter to buy. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear what they are. Thank you everyone for watching and all the support!!
If all goes well I'll be back on track to get more videos out this year. I was in a vehicle accident around Christmas which slowed me down for quite awhile. I'm finally getting some things done for the channel and look forward to getting the next videos out. Thank you all for your patience and support.
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[@jayconstantine5928]

Welcome back! We've missed you!😄

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Hopefully the next video won't be soo far out there. Thank you for all the support!

[@mhyacroon7576]

Ah não! eu quero vídeos longos ahah 😂😂😂

[@therealrockstargamer]

​@@ChipChannelRestorations missed the rust yard

[@robertrussell7388]

Thought you would have taken the trailer to bits for a full restoration

[@robertrussell7388]

Those machines must have a fortune to buy

[@gasolinealleytoys]

Thank you for the shout-out! This looks amazing! We can't wait to see what you are working on next!

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Спасибо вам что реставрируете старые машинки и не только. Приятно видеть как оживает старое забытое ретро. Мы такими играли в далёком детстве. Мастеру лайк однозначно🙏.

[@kjamison5951]

Beaker is such a handsome boy! And his supervisory and quality assurance skills are put to good use! Thank you, excellent results on a rusty disaster!

[@gerrymichaud3851]

I really like channels about restoring old toys. It's relaxing to watch and it's fun to se the results. These days toys are disposable, the old Tonka toys were passed down to other kids

[@evan_kumar]

Yay your back! Sorry to hear about your accident. So glad you’re back on KZbin!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much evan_kumar! Luckily everything is getting back to normal. Maybe a couple more months of being slowed down a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@richardolivier432]

Love what you do to old rusted-out Tonka toys and other roasted pieces of childhood memories. ❤

[@chrismayer3919]

What blows me away is the tools and machinery in Chip’s workshop; CAD programs, nanometre-calibrated laser fabricators, industrial lathes and presses, deci-digital this and robo-automated that! Where does he get those wonderful tools in order to save toys? 🤩

[@bakersnuts100]

@@chrismayer3919 By the looks of the names on the machinery, China ! and he had to upgrade his shop or add a new room to his house to store these new TOYS/Machines ! Some of them are so big !

[@Vickie-Bligh]

I missed you and Beaker. What a beautiful transformation. And I do love the mud flaps, they add the perfect touch. Well done!

[@lewlewis8970]

I hope you have recovered and are feeling well. I enjoy watching these videos and really see how much you enjoy doing them. Making the world a better place. Thanks and well wishes.

[@cat441]

We got really excited to see another video of your work... truly a master TY

[@thefirststopher]

Thank you for posting awesome content when you can.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much! I'm hoping this year I can do more. I really enjoy this, just need more time to do it

[@angelabarth1667]

Dude! I had open heart surgery last June and your channel gave me happiness! I had another surgery a week ago and to see this literally made me tear up. THANKS❤

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

@@angelabarth1667 that makes me soo happy to hear how it helped you! I pray you have a quick recovery!

[@fisitron7256]

I loved this restoration, especially as a lifelong retail nerd

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you fisitron7256! Have a Great Sunday!

[@Mrs.Doubtfire007]

Same here!!! Do you know about Gambles?

[@OldFart2023]

Great to see you posting again. Hope all has been well!! I remember that we had a "Gambles Hardware" store in my hometown of Enderlin, ND (SE N.D.) It closed about 1974 ish when the "Coast to Coast" store bought them out and expanded.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you! Glad to see you here as well! Hopefully the next one will be out sooner

[@giuseppecolombo4701]

E in vendita questa meravigliosa opera?

[@kathleengreen9660]

Are there anymore Coast to Coast stores anymore?

[@OldFart2023]

@@kathleengreen9660 C to C was bought out by True Value back in '97.

[@samspade03]

You do a fantastic job on those lovely old toys😊

[@bluescatreimer]

I was born in 1953 so I played with some of these cars and trucks, it's so nice to see them again! Thanks for posting.

[@woodyswartze5620]

My premier restoration KZbinr. Great work - glad to see you back!

[@donaldjones8739]

Watching paint dry has never been so exciting!

[@barryhood4247]

Sorry to hear about your accident! I'm glad you're doing better. Was so happy to see your video, yours are one of my favorite things to watch. So glad you're back!

[@oldguy5381]

Good morning sir, hope every one is well.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Good morning! Same to you and your family. Thanks for watching!

[@jodidavis6595]

Finally Chip! We’ve missed ya. Always great to see a post from you. Really enjoy your restorations. I remember when you first introduced your kitty. He’s getting mature. So cute. Well done on this one. Very pretty 👍🏼

[@isabeldonoso9918]

I really miss you, I hope you continuous with the work in here, have very good 😊😊😊😊😊

[@intersepter3332]

All the machines you use and have at hand are extraordinary- a lazer cutter, a hydraulic press, a lathe, a powder coating ventilation area, and baking area … ? Your tools are clean and your measurements are precise. If I could be your apprentice 30 years ago Id jump at the chance.

[@miker8915]

Welcome back Chip. Another Fantastic Restoration! Thank you for Posting😀

[@josedrummerworldtour5574]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Genial master... 🏆🥇Otro video para relajarse y disfrutar de su trabajo... Lo extrañabamos... Saludos desde Viña del Mar Chile🇨🇱

[@Video81501]

Uses a$17,000 lathe to make a $0.79 plastic part. THAT'S why I love Chip!

[@RickPMandel]

Such a pleasure watching a craftsman work. As always, another spectacular job!

[@suedearing-ex7ve]

As always, an amazing transformation. Thank you.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful day suedearing-ex7ve!

[@Trap7]

The transcript of this channel would just be ASMR

[@humzatebai]

We have missed you Chip! Finally !! That super cool cat too.

[@ricardogerardobautista7698]

Es genial ver un nuevo video, gracias chip Channel restoration 😊

[@luismiguelsuarezbarrios2057]

Good morning, Chip and I'm glad to be back. 😊❤

[@joeh3495]

Always an exciting day when another project of yours is posted!!

[@DonRRicks]

I love it! Like others have commented it’s good to see you posting again. This video was a welcome diversion for a cool, sunny Texas afternoon .

[@SukoYote]

Huzzah! Another new restoration video by my favorite restoration channel.

[@AlvaroLucard]

I always wait for new videos. Thanks, Chip

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Hopefully the next one won't take soo long to get out. Thank you soo much for the support!

[@ezrilebeau8234]

This was clearly a well loved, well played with toy, but by a responsible kid who took care of it and it shows.

[@CatsSleepyHollow]

Praying for a full recovery! Love watching these come back to life! Back then they just build things to last... and worth restoring! Preserving History!

[@patriciasolecosta7124]

Welcome back!!! Love the inspector’s appearances ❤😂

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Stunning restoration! The white really glows. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't be happy to have this in their fleet.

[@parkermae]

my favorite things about this restoration are the little mud flaps!!

[@heathermacmillan962]

Yay! Welcome back! You (and your furry and woolly co-workers) have been missed...and what an awesome project to come back with 😁💙

[@bodiejay2859]

Welcome back! I'm glad to see you're back. Another beautiful restoration. I love it. ~Kevin

[@joannfuhrer3114]

Oh, you have the funnest toys to fix the sweetest rides. And your kitty is awesome..

[@caroltanzi29]

Boy,- it is wonderful to see you doing your magic again via videos. I certainly missed you. Love this truck restoration. Great way to start a Sunday morning. Thanks, Carol from California

[@markmaul4525]

Chip as usual you did an outstanding job restoring that old delivery toy truck. Thank you for recording it so that us subscribers could watch you doing your fantastic work.

[@franksando635]

Nice to see your back to Restoring and saving them old toys👍👍

[@melissaschaefer854]

I love to watch you make parts!! Your videos are so interesting!

[@RobertCasanova-hj3md]

Welcome back Chip, It's been a long time. I really enjoy watching your videos, especially since you have gotten all the new fancy equipment. I Really like watching you making missing all the accessories. Start making more videos.

[@user-yj9pm9jl8p]

Я уже заскучала. Спасибо что вернулись.

[@coryheckler2354]

Glad to see back, Chip, on with another fine restoration! And...your inspector!😊 Agreed with the others, we missed you n the inspector.

[@mollyhatchet7075]

HEARTWARMING TO SEE THESE OLD TIRED TOYS BROUGHT BACK TO BETTER THAN NEW ...WHAT YOU DO IS IMPORTANT AND SO COOL TO WATCH ....

[@suryaveersighpanwer1201]

Nice good working 👍😌👍❤❤❤

[@chrislamerican2989]

excellent work your videos are always such a joy to watch thanks for uploading and welcome back ❣

[@Thotbusters]

Great job sir. Glad you're back. Hope everything is well and good. Virtual hugs to your kitty from this internet stranger.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you! I'll make sure to give her some good scritches for you. Have a great day!

[@HarmonyMan]

A Big Welcome Back. Awesome restoration. Your the only one who can make an item look better than when it first came out of the toy factory. And I'm happy to see your kitty back in the video as well.

[@edwinayalasr3699]

Excellent job I hope see you more frequently i enjoy every video thanks

[@DismayingObservation]

Yeah, buddy! Liking and commenting even before I watch the video. Missing you, the sheep and Beaker!

[@johnkaiser8410]

Beautiful truck! As always sir, very well done! So very pleased to see your work again, my favorite of the sheet metal restorers on KZbin! Welcome back, you were greatly missed. Hope your recovery is doing well! Thank you for the entertainment!🤓👍

[@victorbilous2627]

I have been watching your channel for a long time and I always support it because I respect human work. You bought so many cool new devices. Now, after buying a few more, you can make your own toys.

[@srvfan454]

This is just what I needed after a long day. I was actually talking about this channel at work earlier.

[@popeye807]

Another AMAZING resto. Thank you for all your hard work in bringing these old masterpieces in metal back from the dead.

[@vickiefowler1429]

That cat is too cute! Nice restoration!

[@worldofpossibilites8034]

Great to have you back! I so appreciate the way you treat your projects with care and respect.

[@brazillady5119]

I’ve missed Beaker, the sheep, and, oh, you, too. 😜😜😜 Missed your fantastic restorations.

[@raywood8187]

Fantastic restoration as always! I wanted to say that I don't mind the longer videos on your channel. I love watching the details, epically the cool fabricating processes. Also, I see your kitty is a devoted fan😻

[@RobinAllen-gw3kv]

You do a wonderful job on the vintage toys and I love the finish ps a beautiful cat God bless you and your family

[@YouTubeIsRunByMarxists]

Brother, I wish I had a shop HALF so well equipped!

[@bakersnuts100]

He had to upgrade his shop or add a room on to his house for these new TOYS of his.

[@Blondie42]

Haven't watched a vid in a good while, so cool that you can now virtually make everything in your shop to restore these toys.

[@MikeNHOC]

Nicely done! Welcome back!

[@cararosas9504]

Wow really nice work. Love watching the machine work being created. And of course love the kitty inspection too!

[@Chironseth1970]

Yes! Thank god. We all missed you.

[@miriamshivasimon6317]

The Truck Trailer to transport looks at the Inside like a "Lost Place" 😂

[@Hondaboy2024junhong]

I missed you too❤ Welcome back I really like your before and after transformation

[@67gmctruck]

Very happy to see you back! I hope all is well and thanks for sharing your projects with all of us.

[@xzytqweo3538]

You are STILL the Restoration King when it comes to these toys! Your attention to details and using the same original colors, as well as all the new machines you get and use is what keeps me subscribed and coming back to watch. I am glad you are on the mend and hope nothing like that happens again. As far as a decal printer goes there are several on the market now adays that will do what you want. Just depends on how much you want to spend and the type of materials they print on...i.e clear decals, vinyl decals, colored background and all the different fonts they can handle. Good luck and look forward to you next video!

[@stewsim]

Wow…!!! Amazing transformation indeed!!! Love the kitty too…😻

[@bobmcdoggish9659]

I like the paint job; clean and simple.

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job Nice TonKa good show 😃👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@leslieheppe2672]

Fantastic and so are your machines!

[@annettemalaski1967]

Hi Chip! This is outstanding work! With all the fabricating you did, you should maybe make parts and sell them. Others who can't make them will surely buy them! Beaker, your as good looking as ever. Please don't make us wait a year for your next project! I miss you on Sundays!

[@nathalieaoi]

Always searching your channwl at the right time 😂 yay! New restoration!

[@NCMOUNTAINMAN]

What an awesome, high tech, workshop. Great job. Attention to detail is superb.

[@pamelarobinson859]

Loved the cat scan at the beginning. Glad you're back.

[@lisawilson1116]

How did I miss this one. I missed you, Chip.

[@andresvenegas3346]

Great to see you and Beaker are back and posting again… always so satisfying to watch these restorations! 🙏🏼👍🏼 🚗🚚🚙🚛🚒

[@CXensation]

This exact version of the Tonka Gambles Semitruck is not supposed to have double axled trailer. It is clear to see as the trailer ground clearance is too high and the rearmost axle is protruding the rear of the trailer. Also the mudflaps are not supposed to slide on the rear wheels. This Gambles Semitruck does however exists in both single and double axle trailer versions. But you have accidently modified the single axle version. That said, it is an impressive and beautiful restoration job you have done as usual 🤩

[@rickybobby9223]

I was coming to say this too. There is a real life trailer like this up the road from me. Only one axle on that trailer. If you swap it back to one axle, I bet those mud flaps will fit perfectly and not run the tires. Love your channel and so glad to see this new video.

[@crazygravy437]

All I can say is you are on a whole other level! A joy to watch! Glad you're back!

[@user-ds8wr3ez6o]

So happy to see you back,missed your better than factory restorations. David in Texas

[@smalltoolrestoration.7209]

Always worth the wait. I smile every time I see a new notification. ☺️ ❤ Thank you. 😊

[@awclark3]

Love all tools you have, to remake these memories of our childhood.

[@alanq64]

Great video. Very relaxing. Thank you

[@geo2cv6tron14]

Its great to see you back, with a before / after really nice 👍

[@Zardox2]

Glad you are back, and feeling better! Good to see you and Beaker! Great resto, as always 😁👍

[@moriganna67ify]

I love these and missed your work. The kitty is so handsome. ❤😊

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Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job well done

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Great to see you back. Fabulous job as usual thank you for posting.

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The return of one of my favorite channels

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Miss these, great to see you back.

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Woo! Been a while again! Always such a joy to watch ur restorations.

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Great to see you back really missed you 🎉you do amazing work 😊

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So good to see you again! Your workshop is amazing!!