1965 66 Tonka Farms Horse Truck Restoration Time Lapse

I picked up this 1965-66 Tonka Farms Horse Truck from a local antique shop. Overall, outside of the rust and corrosion it was in pretty decent shape. Its missing the ramp tailgate and two black horses that would have came with the truck.
I started the restoration with the removal of the wheels. The white walls had become brittle and broke upon disassembly. With the hub caps and white walls out of the way, I ground down the axle retainers and removed the axles and tires from the truck. I then moved onto removal of the horse bed. Using a dremel tool equipped with a carbide bit I ground down the tubular rivets, then punched them out with a punch and hammer. Once the fenders were removed, I was able to remove the horse bed. Here I bent the tab on the horse divider up, only afterward figuring out that it's unnecessary to do. You can simply remove the lower tab and pull upwards on the divider to remove. Next was the removal of the tubular rivets holding the grille assembly to the main body. The headlight can be removed using a small socket and light pressure. With the grille and bumper out the way we can now access the retaining tabs holding the main body to the frame. Lastly is the removal of the cab roof and windshield. I struggled here a little bit due to the front roof posts being stuck. Once i got them to move up slightly I was able to use a screw driver to pry the front posts up and rotate the roof top backwards to release it from the body. With the disassembly completed it was off to the sand blaster. Using glass bead, all painted parts were stripped. The tires and windshield were then cleaned in soapy water. I decided after cleaning them that i would just replace them. I had a little higher expectation for this restoration than what they turned out like after cleaning. I will reuse the tires and windshield on another Tonka project later down the road. The axle shafts were cleaned on the bench grinder wire wheel. Then the grille and bumper assembly was wire brushed and buffed. For this project I decided to use powder coat and purchased a color called pale green from powder by the pound. Using my Wagner Sprint EPGx powder gun all of the painted parts were powder coated. I baked them in my small batch oven made from a PitBoss Copperhead vertical smoker. The pellet smoker parts were removed and switched out for a 220v heating element tied to a contactor relay. With the oven preheated the parts were baked @ 425F for 15 mins each time. I hung them on a rack to cool prior to removing them from the hooks. With all the parts cleaned up, reassembly started. Reinstalled the cab roof with the new windshield, attached the body to the chassis and locked it into place with the tabs behind the bumper. Installed the cleaned headlights back into the grille assembly and riveted the grille back onto the main body. Riveted the horse bed back onto the chassis, this was pretty tricky to do, and I did it off camera. The front rivet is in a spot that my rivet tool cannot reach. I ended up using a bolt and socket with the rivet tool press tapped to the inside of the bed, taped the rivet down into the hole with painter's tape and then pressed the rivet together using my 6" bench vise. I could have used a couple extra hands with this which is why i was unable to record it. Once the center rivet was in, the last rivet was pressed into place. Up next was the horse divider installed inside of the horse bed, followed by the horse ramp. Reinstalled the fenders, replaced the tires, whitewalls and hubs caps. The axles were locked into place using 1/8" top hat retainers using a hammer and socket that fit over the top hats tightly. With the decals installed, this restoration was complete.
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Tonka Truck $45.00
Tailgate Ramp $11.00
Tonka Decal $5.00
Tonka Farms Decal $7.00
White Walls $14.00
Solid Hub Caps $13.00
Axle Top Hats $8.00
Tubular Rivets $8.00
Powder Coat $20.24 (RAL 6021 Pale Green powderbuythepound.com)
Windshield $12.00
Tires $22.00
Total Restoration $165.24
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[@deniseboldea1624]

I had that exact Tonka Truck as a kid. Beautiful restoration right down to the decals. Perfect color match too.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for watching!!

[@131dyana]

We had a horse that had to have an open back on the trailer because he did not want to get closed in. Loved this because of your work and because of the memories it brought back. that horse lived to be 28 years old. My Dad loved that horse and that horse loved him.

[@janareeves7482]

I know others have already commented on this; but I appreciate that you maintained the original paint color. I think that the restoration is amazing!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

This is one of my favorite colors. Thank you for watching!

[@kevinmaxwell6610]

I am really sick and often can't find a decent distraction from pain. These videos are just the best of the world I grew up in . I really appreciate your attention to detail 😁 you couldn't have known that your videos are helping my life because I will get better and maybe free of colon cancer which has been cut out. Now all I need to do is eat and take kemo without panicking. These videos are giving me great patience and memories. I am very thankful for your videos and will watch on as a subscriber who is tired of politics and silly Karen videos. Every minute you put into your projects are essential to preserving awesome history and somewhat medicinal to me. Keep the sheep herding and gods speed to you CHIP 😁👍

[@chamaco64]

Thank you for the childhood memories. I had that one as a kid. Played with the horses more than the truck! Good times.

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

ok, so there WERE horses, I figured it could be so. thanks!

[@1956vern]

I’m very impressed with attention to detail in the restoration process! Great work!

[@spamtongspamton97]

Im pretty sure that you are a guy

[@1956vern]

@@spamtongspamton97 Your right! You get a sock for that! Lol

[@scottouellette9411]

I have this truck with original animals and box in mint condition. I have over 500 tonkas in my collection all in original condition many with original boxes.Been collecting over 60yrs.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

That's awesome! I just started collecting. I'm loving every minute of it! Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos!

[@jagerbomb3609]

Awesome!!

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Wow, that is amazing.

[@xzytqweo3538]

Why don't you post a video showing your entire collection or make several videos of all the Tonkas you have? It would be awesome to see what you have and how they look...and with boxes!

[@brianchisnell1548]

Hey Scott. Which is your favorite? I have about 100 in excellent, not mint cond.

[@netoluna1]

Simply beautiful, you can not ask for more, you are a master.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for the support!! I greatly appreciate it!

[@murlthomas2243]

Excellent job! I enjoy the detail in the longer videos. Can’t please everyone.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

I appreciate that! Thank you soo much for your support!

[@grt8guy03]

I can never seem to get enough of these type of restoration videos. another great video

[@jerrynorton3314]

Nice job on the restoration of the farm truck

[@dirtyhairy8884]

Great work & restoration!👍👍 Looks amazing!!❤️

[@jcetrangelo]

You matched the color perfectly. Great restoration!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesray3292]

Beautiful, it is BETTER than new! The model company should be proud!

[@RobertSmith-wv2dg]

Great work on restoring the old Toys.remember playing with back then thx

[@leighmartin5293]

That one put up a bit of a fight at times. Couldn't stop you from success again with magnificent results.

[@bobcatsmith246]

My first vehicle back in 1980 was a 1971 Ford f 250 with a shad darker green. The hood had a black strip about 2 feed wide down the middle. Then in 1982 I found a 1965 Ford f 100 with a straight 6 and 3 on the tree. I'd say I like the 65 better. Through out the 1980's I had 3 of the 1965's. Love the video's keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for watching! And thanks for toughing it through this video. It was one of my very first videos and it shows, I'm definitely improving each time.

[@oneil4252]

Nice little toy, another fine job.

[@crimsongamer2337]

My Uncle had one of these as a kid, still in perfect condition.

[@alexandertorres5809]

The only way to do exelente job, is having the right tools and You have them.....taking the job seriously........10+ man👌

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!! I appreciate the support!

[@theodoreolson8529]

Thanks for your video. I'm addicted to these toy renovation videos like yours. Some folks will edit the steps in disassembly and blasting. What caught my eye here was the uniqueness of the horse truck. Very cool. Anyway, I'm a fan. This was the first video of yours I have seen.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thanks for watching!

[@malcolmpayne754]

Beautiful job and you appear to have some pretty heavy duty equipment to hand. Take no notice of any negative comments because the video provides a valuable insight for any one wanting to do something like this using paint stripper/caustic soda and spray cans to do the job. Well done

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate your support and kind words. I look at some of the negative feedback and don't really understand some people. I enjoy this hobby and love how each and everyone of these have came out, which honestly is all that matters. I really don't care if someone else thinks that it's worth less, its not about the money for me.

[@samadkins843]

you did a great job restoring the horse truck.

[@kittykatproductions4717]

Nice job man I like how you restore old toy cars

[@tommyherbert3931]

You did an awesome job. The color really stands out. Wish it were miine.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much for the support!!

[@dillonkenner3053]

I love that in all of your tonka restorations you redo the original paint and i know you have a lot of comments like that

[@blackbartbikini]

I'm guessing this is an earlier video because I can tell by the lack of scars. Great work and you have become wonderful in your productions. And the toys look magnificent.

[@jeankelso7172]

Enjoying these videos 2nd time around.😊

[@BuckCaballero]

I was 6 yrs old when I had one of these, back in '66.

[@JAG64....]

Great restoration !

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@thijsversteeg9010]

Een mooie restauratie, om niet te zeggen, een prachtige metamorfose.

[@mikeytherobloxplayer2]

1:32 I love ur channel soo much!!!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you for making this video and going into each step

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

You are very welcome! Thank you soo much for watching!

[@AMindInOverdrive]

I like that you restored to the original colour. Good job

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thanks for watching!

[@losbatiamigosdefran5710]

Great Job Congratulations🐎🚛

[@dipakrn5230]

I've been watching your channel during the recent weeks and I've watched several of these videos. Excellent work with passion & perfection. I've noticed that this particular video might be one of the first restoration videos as I've seen you fumbling with the tab slots of the Tonka truck, in the more recent videos you've become an expert and won't fumble at all! I've also noticed, there wasn't a subscribe sticker in your sandblasting unit earlier & you edit out the part in which the painted parts are retrieved after being baked in the oven. It's very good effort. ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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[@donaldswink6259]

Absolutely beautiful restoration job.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@gearjammer4779]

Very cool! I remember having Tonka trucks in the late 60’s. I remember that color too from that era. 👍

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

This is one of my favorite colors. Thank you!

[@robertphillips6296]

Nicely done, it looks gorgeous.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@Datrebor]

That turned so beautiful. Watching these makes me want to restore old Tonkas too. Don't know if I can, don't have the tools you do, but they are so much fun to watch.

[@erikire]

GREAT JOB!

[@lesterclark3477]

Just started watching your video's Very well done, informative as well as educational for anyone.

[@carp614]

I think you should consider a sand blasting compilation if you haven't already.

[@donaldswink6259]

Beautiful restoration job.

[@TaxedtoXXX]

Great job on this one. Love that color

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@emelierose1472]

Very beautiful job well done 💐👍

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!!

[@maryshort7183]

Came out really nice looking

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@martinvs6415]

Just found this channel and subscribed right away. Wonderful restoration and amazing results. Fine job. Looking forward to more.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@Jerepasaurus]

Loved this. ♥

[@d_a_n_a2300]

You have the best sandblasted in the Tonka KZbin game

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you! I improved my lighting in my later videos for an even better picture. Watch for a new video tomorrow.

[@johnzeller1338]

Very, very nice! It didn't look that good when it was new. 👍👍

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@19TheFallen]

Not a bad restoration, if I may say so myself! I have one of these......It first belonged to my dad when he was a kid, and he passed it on to me. Between the two of us, it's now in fairly rough shape......The windshield is missing, all the rims from the tires came off, its paint is scratched and chipped in places and it is a tad rusted in some spots......I may have to try and restore it one day, if I get the proper tools and gear!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

These toys are the best when they have a family history to them! Thank you for watching!

[@marcosvaca2806]

Quedó lindicimo... Felicitaciones

[@herrdeutschmann4602]

Well Done!

[@nesterperiwinkle]

Beautiful restoration!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@user-hx3rt7qc7n]

Кропотливая работа! Умница МАСТЕР! 🧡🍂✨

[@pnamajck]

very nice restore, sir … can see you put lots of tlc into this gem.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Many thanks!

[@oldnuts4123]

cool restore

[@Seahorse1414]

Take no notice of the thumbs down crowd , I wonder how good their restorations and videos are !

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for the support!

[@christianmc5328]

I'd love to see their comparisons and if they could keep up the quality over so many restorations. I must say, it takes a special person to do this.

[@restorationnation895]

Nice restoration. Great job!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@richardnapper2074]

Great job, better than when it was new....

[@stevenwithanS]

Way better than new.

[@lkmayhew9390]

Great restore!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thanks!

[@stepaushi]

Thanks for painting it the correct color.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos!

[@toml.1408]

Great job. Keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@user-dr4nk3mr1c]

Мастеру-респект и уважение! Золотые руки!

[@Whitehousebeetle]

When the grill fell off, man! That is metal!

[@annieokie3789]

😁👍👍🇺🇸love watching this stuff!!!!

[@chadpeace]

awesome job....with the body being so straight that would had made a sweet patina finish too

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Most of these are almost tough to restore. I am very partial to the patina as well. I would like to eventually have a non restored and restored of each. Thank you!

[@user-et2om3ug2j]

Thanks!

[@johnkinnane547]

I have watched restore a lot now so it's about time I subscribed, kind regards John Tasmania Australia

[@123mvsmith]

Beautiful job! For the decals, you can use a mixture of soapy water and spray it on the toy. It makes it easier to slide the decal around into position...

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Great tip! Thank you for the support!

[@stevenkuykendoll1884]

Great job. I have about 15 tonkas I've collected for a few years now. I have redone one as a custom for a friend to match his business trucks and although it turned out ok it is no way as nice as what your doing.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!! It all takes practice, you'll get there!

[@neiljohnson3068]

I've been watching so many of your restorations. Could you show how you have them all displayed

[@DanVix]

Awesome Stuff 🤙

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!!! I saw you on TikTok yesterday actually!

[@DanVix]

Chip Channel that’s awesome, which ticktok?

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

@@DanVix it was of sandblasting a tan Tonka body. Your picture quality in the sandblast cabinet is great!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Great, authentic, well done.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for watching!!

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Fabulous. Love it. Great job. ❤😺❤

[@Lezmila]

great restoration you got yourself a new subscriber.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for the support!!

[@jerryhawk8434]

Great job lv it

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@libertadahora6547]

Great job!

[@carlalazzari268]

🎄🎄🎄🎄Thank you!🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@toteguy]

Great Restore I fully enjoyed watching you turning that old Truck back in to a new one. :)

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@davidbutkos214]

Great job!!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!

[@emiliomolina4730]

Excelente trabajo Saludos desde León Nicaragua 👍 🚑🚐🚒🚓

[@bodiejay2859]

Absoutely amazing restoration. I love it. ~Kevin

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for the support!

[@Hoonozit]

Nice work. It looks beautiful now. Seems that the replacement windshield was a bit off but no real problem. Thanks for the video.

[@twinsfan]

@8:41 Craftsman screwdriver! I sold them at Sears almost 40 years ago... lifetime warranty!

[@ericl1608]

Beautiful!!! 👍🏾

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you for watching!

[@timsmith1589]

Pretty badass bro, I like it. I look forward to some custom builds too. I have a bunch of these from when I was a kid and think that lights and such will be cool to add on. It's a hard decision to make wether to customize or not. Great job man.

[@americosuriano23]

Primor de trabalho parabéns

[@andrewolson5471]

Am I the only one that appreciates that the rear axle mount on the chassis is styled to look like leaf springs?

[@aderpoe2940]

Yes, probably. And that is very cool!

[@deanlindner9500]

Sandblasting love it

[@markvittorini5163]

Most excellent!

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you!!

[@netobackyardgarage327]

Wonderful !, from São Paulo:Brazil

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

Try a pair of jewelers pliers, I found some at Hobby Lobby for under $10. The tips are plastic covered and perfect for bending tabs.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you! I just looked this up after you made the comment! I'm going to have to get some comming!

[@EspartuG0]

Ooohh que genial, y parecer de sus primeros trabajos🤙🏼😁🤙🏼

[@marioocana852]

gran trabajo saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@lancejames9228]

Beautiful job. subbed

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Thank you soo much!!!

[@troyna77]

Much appreciated.

[@violetsummer8647]

жаль лошадей сразу не вставил)там две дырки в перегородке-возможно для того чтобы фигурки лошадей были еще привязаны за поводья