1963 Tonka Back Hoe Pickup Truck Restoration Badly Rusted Semi BackHoe Restore

[@BronzeGiant]

I still say you're the only one who does it right. Sandblasting, JB Weld where it needs it, As many primer coats as needed and powder coating makes them look like they were made yesterday. A pleasure to watch.

[@Caliwarriorkent]

Gotta say man the jb weld part is so satisfying

[@billseivers3528]

No talking, no annoying music, just outstanding craftsmanship.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

It's hard to believe that when I first started watching Chip, there was only 9k subs and now it's close to hitting 500k! I'm so glad the more people are enjoying these as much as I do! The original blue & white pickup is still my all time favorite, it's the one that got me hooked 😁 with the firetruck a close second. Gotta love the sheep firemen!

[@jimthompson9992]

Thanks! Totally enjoyed seeing you again! Glad you're doing well!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH JIMTHOMPSON9992!!!!! I appreciate the support sooo much!!! Thank you for watching and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

[@stevedavidson8802]

Nice to see you back. Hopefully you’ll make more videos. If not, we’ll stick around. Hope all is well.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thanks soo much for hanging in there! Next year will be filled with more restorations as life gets back to normal over here. I greatly appreciate the support Stevedavidson8802

[@maicocoimbra9641]

Já estava com saudades de ver suas restaurações. Por Favor continue e traga mais projetos lindos como este para podermos ver. Ótimo trabalho o que vc faz meu amigo. E.... Não podia faltar nosso amiguinho 🐱 gato sempre presente kkkk😊

[@jessemeghanmault1457]

God bless you and your Family Chip! 🩵🙏🏼

[@roybal1975]

I didn't see your post great minds think alike🤣👍

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

@@jessemeghanmault1457 God bless you and yours as well! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and Very Merry Christmas!

[@Lacada10]

Men I’m glad you’re back. No other channel is as good as you or has this attention to detail. We’re all happy the master is back!! 🎉🙏🏻

[@bellaagnes8070]

I completely agree I don't like the way others do things and don't try as hard to make it look like it once did new

[@mikoajlutostanski4471]

Wykonanie pokryw na koła to jest czyste mistrzostwo!

[@CallMeTippy]

Agreed!

[@sandymatthews9446]

Great job. Thank you for not having background music. I love the sound of your tools and machines. 😊

[@asarand]

Wow Chip! Haven't seen you in a long time! I'm glad to see you're still around.❤

[@jajacek23]

Sorry to join the conversation. Was the channel owner's absence due to illness? Is everything OK? Best regards

[@frankponikvar9262]

From the size of the boneyard of your collection Chip, it looks like we can see many many years of great videos and your amazing work. Thank you for sharing with us. Great job 👍👍

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

YOU'RE BACK! I watched pretty much your whole channel this summer while I was stuck in the ICU waiting for a heart transplant. Glad to see new stuff coming.

[@Cimmerian415]

What absolute pleasure it is to see you back sir ! Great way to start the day, you have been missed.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you Cimmerian415!!! I'm soo glad to be back and glad to see you here! I really appreciate the support! 2025 will have many more videos than this year as things return to normal for me.

[@RebelRanger2009]

@@ChipChannelRestorationsdidn't know you were away for some time. Guess I am still playing catch up. Love your channel.

[@johnkaiser8410]

HUGE welcome back Chip! You were greatly missed! No other restorer has your sense of quality & attention to detail. This back hoe is a prime example, very well done! Very nice to see your posts again, best wishes for a full recovery! As always, thanks for the entertainment!

[@rruni9828]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you put a decal on crooked 😮 - we’ve all missed your talents and appreciate your hard work to bring us these videos.

[@jasonfisher6471]

Not trying to be a hater, but 40:54, my OCD kicked in lol

[@billh230]

I'm glad you're back. I appreciate channels like yours, Veradona, Hand Tool Rescue, etc. Not just the subject matter, but the soothing attention to the task at hand. 😀

[@furrymessiah]

Thanks for coming back, friend. I pray you've fully recovered from the car wreck.

[@rossramsdell7584]

it's good to hear from you again. $96.30 seems high but your restorations are priceless. Those of us who built a childs world with Tonka trucks thank you for saving that world for eternity.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

THANK YOU rossramsdell7584!!! I agree... these Tonka prices have gotten a little out of hand haha, I have to pay a premium for the worst condition ones anymore, blows my mind. I really appreciate all the support, Have a great Thanksgiving!!

[@ukulelia56]

@@ChipChannelRestorationsi love your Chanel, merci beaucoup from Montréal☺️

[@aubreysmith4538]

I kept the subscription open, hoping you would return. You are fastidious, meticulous & methodical and I love it. Extremely nice to see you back.

[@bartsampson7555]

Love your Chanel. I’ll be 60 this year and grew up with Metal Tonkas still have my collection in original boxes. Had to take care of our toys because we didn’t have the money to buy new ones. Keep up the awesome work. I wish I had half your skills to restore things.

[@user-cz3ey6hu2g]

I forgot just how great you are at restoring the toys of my youth. Glad to have you back

[@Theuglyconcretefinisher]

I'm always impressed with the fact you and people like you who can put this all back together. That by itself is mind boggling. The craftsmanship to repair and restore is just a whole different level. These always astonish me. It's craftsmanship like yours that built this world in ancient times.

[@Buffrt66]

I was 6 years old when I got my Tonka Backhoe truck. I'm 64 now. Glad you recovered from your accident.

[@HenryLeslieGraham]

The king is back!!!!!!! What a treat

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much henryLeslieGraham!!!! I appreciate the kind words of support!! Hope you have a wonderful day and very happy Thanksgiving!

[@badbiker666]

I am glad to see you back in operation again, Steve. I enjoy your videos like I don't have words to describe. I subscribe to a lot of channels, but a lot of them, at some point, piss me off. Whether due to the opinions of the content creator or the news on which they are reporting, dirty people doing dirty deeds get under my skin. But your videos are, for me, pure joy and relaxation. If I've had a hard day, watching you restore a toy brings my heart rate and blood pressure back down to manageable levels! Regarding your accident, I can identify! I was n a nasty one, myself, six years ago and I still get shaky just thinking about it. I got broadsided by a truck that ran a stop sign, and whenever I go past that intersection I get nervous. I spent nine days in the hospital and nine months off my feet recovering. Regarding this video, did I miss the step where you checked the old paint for lead or did you just not film that part? I imagine that's the case because you also didn't film yourself applying the grey primer.

[@user-cz3ey6hu2g]

Welcome back. Hope everything is going well. Glad to see your video on my alert. ✌️

[@haroldpruitt8207]

Love to see life brought back to these old gems. This one was made the same year I was born. So cool!

[@helenfitch3440]

I love watching you deconstruct And I also love to see them go back together again. And everything in between is just a bonus..

[@xXGhoulieGunXx]

Sooo glad to see you back in action, miss these great restorations!! 💯

[@VADtoys]

I stumbled upon this video just looking for references for a 1/12 scale truck project and man, this is incredible work!

[@tynaedwards8452]

So glad you are doing better. I was just getting over my withdrawal symptoms from missing your videos and your back! Hooray! But most importantly is the you are recovering.

[@jonathankeeter4042]

Your videos are always awesome.I enjoy watching them as they help me to relax after a long day.I need to find some vintage Tonka trucks,and you restore them for me.Keep up the wonderful work.

[@FrankSando-l5o]

Nice to see you back!! Hope all is well with you

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you FrankSando-l5o !! Things are good here! Starting on the next video tonight actually, looking to get more back on track with uploads. Thank you soo much for watching!

[@MrJunior82006]

I don’t have the patience to ever do the work you do, but I definitely appreciate it and enjoy seeing your work. Amazing attention to detail!!

[@brianartillery]

Wow. This has to be one of the crustiest yet! I had one of these - what a great toy. Great to see you back again. Your videos are always worth watching, and for me, full of nostalgia. My late dad was, for many, many years, a civil engineer, so my brother and I always had toys and models of earth moving equipment. I remember, in the very early 1970's, going with my dad to the UK main dealer of Caterpillar®, to negotiate the purchase of some new machinery for the company he worked for. I sat in his car for ages, and he came out with a load of paperwork and a large box, which he gave to me. Inside, was a Tonka Bulldozer. Well worth sitting in a car for ages for.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I love hearing stories like yours! It's amazing how much some of these little things stick with us. I would love to go back and play with some of these as a child again. Thank you soo much for all the support brianartillery!!!

[@brightargyle8950]

Now that was an excellent restoration. I grew up playing with Tonka trucks, old ones from the 60's and 70's, nice to see such a great repair.

[@jamesreeves8189]

Been patiently waiting for a new one. Hope all is well and thank you for the new video.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much jamesreeves8189!!!! I definitely took too long on this one, thank you for the patience! I have a couple smaller videos coming next while I work on a larger project. Next year will be full of more videos. I appreciate the support!

[@elrobo3568]

This popped up and I was getting ready to restore some Tonkas I found in my backyard let over from my kids (they are in their 50's now) and I have almost all the tools as you do I don't have a CNC tool. I am a jet aircraft mechanic by trade and I really appreciate your beautiful work. I got some really good tips from you and I appreciate you! Thanks!

[@christophergrabon1294]

As a Washington Commander fan dealing with a loss to the Cowboys is never fun. However, the day was not lost since Chip dropped a new restoration. You’re the best!!!

[@tomvarano3283]

Glad you are back making videos. I have some of my tonka trucks from the 1960’s . They were played with and are very loved. Would like to get them restored. All your videos bring back great memories .👍

[@evan._kumar]

I wasREALLY beginning to think you weren’t doing this anymore 😭 BUT YOUR BACK🥳

[@jeadusteal9495]

I am not sure what I enjoy the most. The complete restoration of the truck back to being minty new or your cats playfulness at the end of the video. Great work all round.🛻

[@janesmith5967]

Yay, you’re back! We’ve missed you and the sheep. 🐑😁

[@tmscheum]

And Beaker!

[@chrismayer3919]

Yes, we LOVE your being sheepish… 🐑

[@PaulRavitsky]

Miss you!! So glad that you're back and love all of your videos. You're truly dedicated to your work so be proud of it.

[@kantruk9451]

We miss these videos so much! Please bring back the sheep!

[@t23001]

Beautiful restoration work! You have an amazing shop (media blaster, powder coating paint booth, laser cutter, etc.) plus your skills and ingenuity! The before/after video shot was super cool!

[@goodapplebadapple1369]

Did I just spend 43 minutes watching a Tonka truck get restored and a cat eat and play? I sure did. And you know I enjoyed every second of it.

[@ปฦาวรินท์อินทร์เลี้ยง]

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[@RPO6464]

I love your videos. These restorations always bring back fond childhood memories of me playing with my own Tonka toys. I had a Tonka jeep and dump truck when I was a kid. I would definitely live to purchase one if I could ever find one.

[@trainfan7316]

I'm glad to see you back. I was worried if we were gonna see any new videos from you

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I'm soo glad to be back!! I completely plan on posting more videos in 2025. Things have settled down over here so I can get back to more content. I'm super excited for the videos I have planned next year. Thanks soo much trainfan7316 for sticking with my channel!

[@angeladaniels2377]

Me too. I actually pulled up the channel a few days ago to check to see if there were new videos that I hadn’t been notified of.

[@garygraham6020]

My first inspiration! I now have over 50 Tonka and other brand restorations. My office at home looks like a garage! Thank you.

[@e815usa]

I always love seeing your cat Beaker at the end!

[@LMGaming3111]

Just some reasons this is my favorite restoration channel 1. The items have natural rust and not fake or painted on rust 2. It’s a clean and silent restoration 3. No interrupting music 4. Genuine craftsmanship

[@thaisstone5192]

AMAZING!!! And the cat gets a nosh at the end. I've SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@metimoteo]

Your work is always first rate, but I enjoy your videos because you don't take yourself too seriously.

[@tony8074]

YES! A new video from the master restorer.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you tony8074!!! Have a happy Thanksgiving!!

[@dintexas2095]

I am a classic car builder. I still enjoy your restoration on these models. They are fantastic ! 😊

[@rodriemeritus2214]

You are alive! 😮 i miss your videos and your restorations, good work :D

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I'M BACK!! haha planning on getting more videos up this next year! This year was pretty rough for videos so I'm excited to get this one up. Thank you soo much for watching rodriemeritus2214!

[@Rippypoo]

Wow. That was amazing. Well done. Brought back memories to when I was a kid.

[@OfficialRainsynth]

Came for the restoration, stayed for the cat. Amazing work, as always.

[@HomeAloneAgain]

This is what I really enjoyed about your site . You professional restore these toys to pristine condition without any talking that waste time . Just to sit here and watch and enjoy your capabilities is Fun . Thanks for coming back . Missed you !

[@jff141]

Welcome back bud sorry here about the accident but can’t wait to see your work

[@dipakrn5230]

accident, when did that happen?

[@evanselaban7058]

Dude your work is magic love your craftsmanship your sensitivity to removing parts the machinery very professional.

[@yaderjosemairenareyes9449]

Hola chip!! Cuanto tiempo, que bueno que estés de regreso, un fuerte abrazo y saludos desde Nicaragua.

[@StorminBriski]

A lot of effort goes into these. It’s above and beyond what other channels do. Laser cutting and cnc work. Amazing!!

[@mattdaugherty7865]

Chip Channel dropping another video! Yesssssssss!

[@jaytetzloff2827]

I grew up in Minneapolis, and vividly remember my 4th grade school field trip to the Tonka factory in Minnetonka. Every kid got a small Tonka truck of their choice at the end. Pretty sure I still have it. I got the scraper for Christmas that year, sure wish I still had that one. I wanted the T9 Dozer but the store didn't have it so my dad bought the biggest Tonka truck they had. Thoroughly impressed by your workmanship, keep up the great work!

[@РоманФедулов-е1д]

Где вы так на долго пропадайте сударь 😂😂😂 мы ждём ваши видео !!! Надеюсь с вами всё Хорошо 👌?! Здоровья и удачи !

[@leonardhirtle3645]

I’m a new subscriber. I’m astonished at the level of this restoration. The amount of equipment that you have is on a whole other level. It is literally better than new. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-IrinaKalina]

Соскучились по вашим видео! Спасибо!👍

[@bsouth7042]

Your vids got me through some worrisome and stressful times during the very restrictive COVID lockdown in Michigan. I always appreciated the escape provided by your vids. Very glad to see you posting new content

[@philbridgwood6325]

Welcome back. Happy to see a new video

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you philbridgwood6325!!! I'm looking forward to posting much more in 2025! Thanks again for watching!!

[@J.Holliday-l2j]

I enjoyed watching you bring this classic back for the scrap yard. Awesome and crafty workmanship.

[@BarrettMann-fc9dk]

Glad you’re back

[@booper343]

It fills me with joy to see him rescue these fantastic toys. I always wanted Tonka trucks but never received one. Lots of barbies but no trucks. My Florida cousin had lots of them and i loved playing with them.

[@Chris65645]

Great to see another video. Welcome back.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!! I'm excited to be back! Thanks again for watching Chris65645!

[@Chris65645]

@@ChipChannelRestorations i b8nge your channel. Even videos I've watched before. GREAT work

[@mikehillproject]

I was having a difficult day and found your channel. I watched this from start to finish and was it ever relaxing.

[@DaltonAcosta_AmarasStory]

So glad to see a new video!

[@Lex5576]

What's not to love about a Tonka? You've transformed a gem back to it's original beauty Chip. Awesome job! I only wish I had all my old Tonkas from the 1970s.

[@julioguardado]

What a great surprise!

[@clete3977]

These guys. This guy. These are the ones you want around when the shit goes down. They can do anything. Pure craftsmen and artisans. Not salesmen or stock brokers. Not influencers, athletes or bloggers. Providers of food, medical and craftsmanship are the necessities. I have no doubt he could make this truck from scratch if he wanted. Sir, your skills are superb.

[@ВадимЯворский-м9и]

A great job! Always.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for the support ВадимЯворский-м9и !!!!!

[@drivermyers]

This man is a fabricator, bodyman, painter, buffer, scientist, engineer, thinker out of the box, and a man on a mission. But most of all he’s is a genius restorer of these timeless classics they call Tonka Toys !

[@CallinSimpson]

I love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevenmynes6212]

Wow, you have some serious restoration toys for giving new life to these old cars and trucks. You put a lot more than just elbow grease and a paint job into your work, and it shows.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota stranger

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Good morning silwantedman6694!!! long time no see! I'll be around more often here now again

[@slimwantedman6694]

​@@ChipChannelRestorationsguess we all know where to order hubcaps now.

[@williambarger8043]

I remember playing with a lot of these Tonka vehicles as a kid. Love the videos and its incredible how he takes them from this condition and makes them look like they just came off a store shelf.

[@MSJONESBLOUNT]

Love your videos

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I love that you love my videos!! Thank you MSJONESBLOUNT!!

[@MSJONESBLOUNT]

no problem

[@walterwingert8060]

Sure am glad your back I really enjoyed your videos. My first Tonka truck was in maybe 57 58 somewhere around there it was a hook and ladder I bet I put a million miles on that thing. Got me into trouble a few times putting out cardboard box house fires. But mom came to the rescue with the garden hose. any way enough from an old guy welcome back.

[@Allnightexplor]

Long time no see! Hope to see more from you soon! GBR!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

It's been too long for sure, definitely getting back on track for 2025! Thanks soo much for watching Allnightexplor!! GBR!!

[@NailimixamOdel]

I really admire you and I opened my channel inspired by yours... thank you very, very much.

[@AlvaroLucard]

New video. Thanks, Chip ❤

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

No.. Thank you!!! AlvaroLucard have a wonderful day!

[@briananeubauer7322]

My kid (5) and I have been following your channel since he was born it seems like . He was so excited to see you back! He loves that you show all the bugs and random things. He's learning to read your occasional captions and listens intently when I try my best to explain what we are observing (here's to hoping I'm doing a good job)! I'm glad you are recovering well enough to start thinking about future projects! Much love from the frozen north! We missed you!

[@Kitagawa_Senpai]

2 minute gang gang! Miss ya buddy!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

LOL! Super quick!! Thanks for checking in soo fast Kitagawa_Senpai

[@Kitagawa_Senpai]

​@ChipChannelRestorations Well of COURSE! You are one of my FAVOURITE asmr channels, you do amazing work and the results are proof of it!

[@marceloabreucultura]

You’ve reached an unsurpassable level of perfection! I’m amazed. Congrats!

[@LordofPotatos]

Get up babe Chip Channel Restorations uploaded a new vid!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

YEAH BABE!!!! GET UP!!!!! hahaha Thanks soo much for the support LordofPotatos!!!!!

[@131dyana]

We can see why you wanted this the body has no holes and can be restored. Loved this rebuild. thanks for sharing with us.

[@leonardoserra1386]

Que boe você voltou estavam com muitas saldader seu vídeo maquenifico restauração

[@adamsavadsky7509]

I really appreciate the time & effort you put into the restorations. Especially the vintage Tonka trucks. Keep up the great work!

[@jamesm0075]

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[@jmsmom67]

I love when you use the toy tow truck to pull the old one! Don’t know why that amuses me but it does! Thank you for sharing your work with us

[@sergeishvartsman5815]

YOU STILL ALIVE MAN🎉

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

haha yup! thankfully I am still out here kicking. Thanks for watching Sergeishvartsman5815!

[@sergeishvartsman5815]

Our whole family was waiting for new videos. WHERE ARE THE SHEEP?

[@eljackster]

I have missed your videos. I was born in the 1950's, Toys were so good back then. Love seeing the transformation and all the steps involved.