1962 Tonka Camper Truck Restoration

I purchased this 1962 Tonka Camper Pickup Truck from eBay April of 2020. Overall it was in great shape with only some missing paint and a few dings. Missing the back door and obviously well played with. Made for an excellent restoration.
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Restoration Cost
Truck Purchase Price $98.63
Door Decal $5.00 (TK-001D www.gasolineal...)
Camper Decal $8.00 (TK-035 www.gasolineal...)
Tubular Rivets $2.56 (RIV-1/8 www.gasolineal...)
Tires $16.00 (TKP-039 www.gasolineal...)
Whitewalls $14.00 (TKP-040 www.gasolineal...)
Hub Caps $13.00 (TKP-003 www.gasolineal...)
Axle Nuts $1.33 (Top-3/16 www.gasolineal...)
Replacement Door $13.00 (TKP-102 www.gasolineal...)
Tail lights $3.00 (TK1A thomastoysanti...)
Blue Powder Coat $25.99 (Blue Spring Pearl www.powderbuyt...)
White Powder Coat $12.12 (RAL 9001 Cream www.powderbuyt...)
Primer Powder Coat $15.79 (KL Primer www.powderbuyt...)
Total Restoration Cost: $226.42
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[@jeffashley5512]

Something about this build really struck home. My grandfather had a 1967 Dodge D100 that was almost the identical colour. I grew up in that pickup as I was born in 1968. Bravo.

[@jcetrangelo]

It never ceases to amaze me how perfect these trucks look after you're through with them.

[@tanwohman7578]

Watching your restorations is incredibly soothing and peaceful. Thx!

[@rosellabill]

I know. He is so skilled and accurate with measurements.

[@brianartillery]

I don't think Tonka toys ever used lead paint. If they had, the very stringent toy safety laws here in the UK, would have prevented their importation. I'm glad of that, as they were one of THE big toys of the 1960's and 70's. My brother and I had quite a few. Our dad was a civil engineer, and liked us playing with toy bulldozers, back actors, and face shovels. 👍👍👍

[@1011sheri]

7 year old me is DYING for that, to take on my toy adventures.... beautiful work!

[@Greeley.d]

I’m not sure why I find these videos so fascinating but I do. I could watch these for hours!

[@lynnbuckley7350]

Your attention to every last detail is what makes your work outstanding. Sooooooooo impressed.

[@mroberts2738]

Saw this on your other videos. Had to come looking for the camper restoration. What fun you have!

[@ГлебНехорошев-ц7ы]

Благодарю за видео. Смотрю для успокоения души. Помогает отвлечься от дел и расслабится. Всех благ. Всем добра.

[@gmann3300]

Oh wow. I had that exact truck and camper when I was a kid in the late 60s and early 70s. 😊

[@SandpiperN121PP]

I love how this one turned out. The Blue and White is so beautiful! Awesome Restoration!

[@geneval3151]

I remember this exact Tonka from my childhood in the 60's. One of my favorites. Beautiful restoration.

[@dancer1539]

I would love a job sand blasting on this scale. It's so satisfying to watch.

[@porchestra]

Wow, I had this one when I was a kid and it was in near perfect condition when my mom convinced me to donate it to my younger cousins who destroyed it a few months later...

[@johnkaiser8410]

Very nice! Once again your attention to detail & craftsman quality majorly impress! The reconstruction of the strap tabs was very well done! The overall quality of the project was top grade! Thank you for the entertainment & pleasure of watching you work! Keep up the quality!

[@The944S2]

Now that is a thing of beauty. Great work. We need to see a vid of all your restored 1960s/early 70s Tonkas, all together.

[@annettemalaski1967]

I am in Chip heaven now that the camper is beautiful! I cant believe Tonka did a top opening door instead of a side opening one.

[@deniseboldea1624]

Looks as good as the day someone bought it from a toy store. I love the old school colors.

[@daveogarf]

What a gorgeous shade of blue! I kinda' remember that from the Sears(?) catalog. MAN! What a treat that was, when the Sears Christmas catalogs came out. Beautiful job!

[@evslone]

Great restoration. I was anticipating that the sheep would be taking a camping trip at the end of this one.

[@paulstanding7267]

Looks fantastic what a transformation well done 😀😀👍👍

[@donnalane737]

I have this one sitting out in my living room...which was my brothers. Also the original box. Nice video...thanks

[@jennyblacquiere3727]

Beautiful work, thank you for sharing.

[@joallawestervelt6918]

So cool looking. Another awesome job. 😺❤😺❤

[@scottcurrie7589]

Nice job. 👍 looking forward to the next one. My vote would be on the flat loader.

[@ischmel3884]

Nice color match to original. Just a boat with trailer away from a weekend at the favorite fishing spot.

[@hnhrestorationchallenge7259]

This is very powerful repair👍👍

[@ErikVince]

Love the way that sandblaster just blasts away the pink that's pretty cool

[@lancejames9228]

Better than new. Love it. Now the cement mixer

[@thijsversteeg9010]

A wonderful restoration, Chip. You can immediately go on holiday with this.

[@LWilliamsYoutube]

Very impressed with your restorations! Great to see these toys get a new life.

[@duncan5mcleod]

Ahhh, the camper, very nice job !!

[@catkendall5680]

See how these toys were meant to last.... now it's just plastic crap in landfill and oceans! Love your work/art by the way👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alexblanco9687]

Beautiful as usual Chip.

[@fredfreer75]

enjoy your restorations the best out of all the youtubers i seen. love how you break down the costs and such, and where you got the parts incase somoone needs them

[@christineingram55]

Looks amazing as always 🥰

[@ricogarion]

Yo! Your opening is the coolest for a kid who loved his Tonka trucks!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for the support!

[@DanVix]

Amazing job! The attention to detail is on point 🤙

[@donaldswink6259]

Beautiful restoration job.

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. The pale blue color is so period correct, dad had 1 of the same color.

[@gregkatz5411]

Another great restoration, you are a great craftsman! Great job!

[@michaelgayandproud6466]

Awsome job love your talent wish I had that much talent

[@RepairRestore]

That thing looks ready to load up the family and head for da UP, ehh :) . Awesome job. Love the color.

[@billie9625]

Total awesomeness, I love it. Can't wait for your next project.

[@hnhrestorationchallenge7259]

This is very powerful repair👍👍

[@iceman5068]

I would really like to see that car hauler redone because of their cool and you keep up the good work you did a real good job and all those old Tonka trucks things like I have when I was a kid

[@Popeye64]

I just love this one. Please do not run out of Tonka toys

[@santiagoaquiles3865]

Exelente trabajo el que haces y a la vez tienes una envidiable coleccion,te felicito

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much!

[@rollenswollen6694]

Duuuude.. you do bad ass restos.👍👍! Gotta watch all your videos.💪

[@shawnwright4129]

I love the intro with the junkyard and sheep! Another good restore!

[@marccxxshammer6643]

Oh wonderful, this color is awesome

[@martinvs6415]

Absolutely superb, my boy, Absolutely Superb. I am starting to run out of adjectives to describe your amazing restorations. I'll think of something because I own a thesaurus and that gives me a few more words. You are going to have to insure your collection or get a bigger dog.

[@chino6406]

Uh, ok....

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Chip .

[@joefrazee537]

Love those white walls

[@RoryDSmith]

Another wonderful restoration!!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice job well done color match looks spot on.

[@vernabink2865]

That looks so good. Time to go camping!

[@lindawallace6750]

BEAUTIFUL 😀👍❤

[@watrgrl2]

My uncle had a real pickup from the late 50’s with that same color.

[@frick566]

AWESOME resto!!

[@FJRD1000]

Muy buenas restauraciones. Los juguetes vuelven a la "vida".

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

She’s beautiful again!

[@DebbieSuttle]

Now that is totally awesome right there woot woot 🌞😊

[@kirksway1]

that turned out SO nice

[@123mvsmith]

I love the cotton ball sheep hanging out in the junkyard... Too funny. Beautiful job as well...

[@hnhrestorationchallenge7259]

This is very powerful repair👍👍

[@loribabcock1227]

I too love the intro. I could watch this all day! sheep’s ......

[@ckmnstr29]

I really like your intro's, picking the new project up with the tow truck :) and love the cotton ball sheep lol

[@shaldurprime7154]

that tow truck is Rescue and Restore's project, why does this guy have it?

[@hnhrestorationchallenge7259]

This is very powerful repair👍👍

[@jodidavis6595]

Best junk car yard everrrr and I love your lil sheep lol. Precious. Your video are so well done. This is my fav next to the truck and animal cart? Same color scheme 👍🏽

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@douglasb.1203]

You know you old when... You played with these Tonka toys BITD.

[@whofandb]

I always feel a touch of sadness when the original decals are blasted off. The restorations are incredible though!

[@georgeshelton6281]

There was no side windows for the toy pickup truck itself.

[@martyclack8782]

Nicely done Chip

[@edwinayalasr3699]

Hola Chico I like that one ☝️ stay safe and stay home 🏡 see you next time 👋

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Cool video! Keep up the good work

[@Martinape]

Quedó excelente. ma asombra que se consigan las piezas faltantes, siendo que son juguetes que se hicieron hace décadas.

[@napkinchip8070]

Utterly amazing!

[@selfrestoration9564]

Good Restoration Done 👌 . Thumbs up 👍

[@halamadrid5155]

Great work man . i suggest to sand the truck after sand blasting to give the truck smooth look .

[@robertgriffin662]

Really enjoy your channel! Would you restore the ramp/hoist truck next. Thanks.

[@yuni-yuni9502]

Specialist updating toy trucks 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tonydaniels3093]

The one I’ve been waiting for. Thank you

Wow that Tonka is as old as I am.

[@charitybrown4274]

Awesome job!!! 👍😁

[@jacquelynnmartin6210]

I heard an eBay notification in the background. SOLD! it's so pretty!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

As. I. Say. My. Brother. He. Had. Too. See. This. One. Love. Your. Videos. Brother. Lee. An. Brother

[@libertadahora6547]

This cute tiny house on wheels is crying out loud for furniture ;) Great job!

[@rafifalnajwan4668]

Amazing campervan!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gregwright392]

Was looking forward for this one!

[@hnhrestorationchallenge7259]

This is very powerful repair👍👍

[@victoriapurington7259]

Chip, I don't know if you would be interested, but you could contact the Minnesota Historical Society and ask them if they have any old photos of the factory where they were produced. You might even spot some of the toys you've restored in some of the photos! Minnesota Historical Society is very complete and would be glad to help you.

[@danssmokintreasures]

Just amazing.

[@paulcrowe7925]

I kind of liked the look of the bare sand-blasted metal. Think the camper part would have looked good with a clear coat over that.

[@n.m.s7552]

First time watching your videos. Great intro. Very fun!

[@charliedsurf1267]

Those sheep are freaking me out, man. Why are they looking at me ? WHY ARE THEY LOOKING AT ME?

[@martinvs6415]

They know a baaa-d guy when they see one.

[@pnamajck]

_"whatever you do … do _*_not_*_ blink or look away … they will kill you if you do!"_

[@douglasb.1203]

Is this a lotion/tuck situation?

[@ricardoureno7799]

I want some of the stuff he's been smoking

[@charliedsurf1267]

@@ricardoureno7799 Sorry, we're unable to ship internationally, and no one is allowed to visit.

[@donnasheraden3881]

Great job!!!

[@marcioricardodaluz6535]

Very Nice job!!!!!!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Man. I. Seen. This. One. In. The. Yard. And. Hope. U. Will. Do. It. An. U. Did. Love. It. So. Much. Am. A. Camper. Man. Very. Sweet 👍😊. My. Brother. So. Cool. Like. Like. Lee

[@jlovelace486]

You need little tiny cinder blocks to put the truck on after you take the wheels off!😁

[@SamiAli2024]

Lovely 👌

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOO KOOOOOOLLLLL . Awesome work . Mike Espo....

[@richardalvarado3759]

Una vez tuve un camión grúa marca TONKA que pesaba como tres (03) kilos y era INDESTRUCTIBLE, al final no se que se cual fue su destino.

[@rickmayberry9639]

I guess I should read the title of your video it pretty much explains what I asked about

[@brianchisnell1548]

If you find this same '62 with a white roof and a tailgate with original paint, It's an ultra rare Jet Delivery.

[@AlexHonsalesModelRestoration]

Great video! Thanks for the video!