Dinky Toys

[@matchboxmark8191]

Love it! Man that door is killer! I agree with not doing the chrome on the window! Sometimes we don't know when to stop and then back in the stripper! 😡

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

That’s it Mark, I KNEW I’d ruin it so I quit while I was ahead lol. Thank you!

[@yayasgaragecustomdiecast7198]

Lovely model. Period perfect execution. Well played!

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you!

[@Geniuz.Studio]

Great work on the door and paint. And lovely restoration in general 👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you Adam.

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration, details and paint job 👍👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Joe!

[@Adriansmith805]

Amazing restoration well done 👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Adrian, I’ve got another Dinky to match it on the 21st if you’d like to check it out too.

[@popsreclamationstation2542]

Looking good 👍🏻 Nice job on the door! They are always missing. All ready for holiday... man can we use one! 😎🇨🇦

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you! I was surprised that I couldn’t seem to find repro doors, but I guess the way they go on wouldn’t work.

[@oldhick9047]

Wonderful work sir. I have a long lived fondness for trailer houses, as we call them in the US.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you! Trailer House is a much more accurate name for them really!

[@oldhick9047]

@@PBsRetroRestorations I have been a modeler/collector for some 55 years now. My second Matchbox ever was a pink Caravan (in this case, Caravan fits better). I was 7 years old. I still have it, though many, many more are in the ozone somewhere. Thanks again for the work.

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Looks better than new, Peter! Well done!

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Well it's pretty good! Thank you!

[@martindaredare]

Excellent restoration Peter, good choice of colours nice work on the door replacement 👍. All the best Martin 👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Martin! Looking forward to your two.

[@markrobinson8865]

Great job Peter 👍👍👍👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you Mark, glad you like it.

[@markrobinson8865]

@@PBsRetroRestorations you're welcome

[@notdonaldst]

Nice one Peter! 👍🏼 I love those old Dinkys. You did a great job with it. That door looks original too. I can’t wait to see what you’ll have pulling it.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Geoff. I should have had a guessing competition. You’ll have to wait for the 21st to find out. But guess away if you like!

[@notdonaldst]

@@PBsRetroRestorations Well, I’m guessing it’ll be a Dinky Station/Estate wagon of some sort.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

@@notdonaldst you truly have the gift of ESP Geoff 😉

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Nice work PB looks .Great good fix on the door .

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Brian, I’m reasonably pleased with it.

[@opasdiecastrestorations8611]

That's a fantastic job my friend! You really brought that one back to life buddy!

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Opa!

[@bigkeg9173]

Excellent 👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you!

[@karsten0023]

Very good job 👍👏

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you, glad you like it.

[@brianhepke7182]

Given me inspiration for the one I have just purchased on eBay. 😊 Looks great btw.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

That's great Brian, they make a nice pair with a similarly colour coded vehicle don't they? Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

[@mikesmodscustoms]

Very enjoyable video! The music set it apart from Anything else!

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

I’m glad you liked the music, fills in the quiet bits. Thank you.

[@LaziLowcollectables]

Very nice Peter ,I like it ,good job on the door

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you, in the absence of a repro it does the job!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Nice build still watching, gee I got alot of vids to catchup on, back to Watching 👀👀❤😎🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks KC, it’s a struggle to stay on top of everyone’s builds at the best of times dude.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@PBsRetroRestorations isnt that the truth cheers 🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺😎🙂👍

[@hugoferriz8191]

Looks pretty nice! Another model I've never seen before. You did a great job with the door. I would've loved to see how it "hooks" with a car. Very cool job 👍 👏👏

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Hi Hugo, thank you! In regards to hitching the caravan to a car, on Friday 21st ESPBT I have the video for you! Stay tuned!

[@hugoferriz8191]

@@PBsRetroRestorations I'll be looking forward, thanks a lot 👍

[@brianhepke7182]

I was an avid collector of Dinky and Corgi when I was a kid back in the 60s and I used think how accommodating Corgi were giving provision on the chassis of some of its cars (a slot at the back) to hitch up their competitors caravans. Back then Corgi didn't have a caravan in its range.

[@bluemountainsbushcraft9509]

clean resto peter looks great from the top see through. nice collectable piece to I have not seen one like this.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you! I’ve got the follow up video coming on the 21st!

[@bluemountainsbushcraft9509]

@@PBsRetroRestorations cool will be waiting

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

Hey Peter, Nicely done OL' Son. I have a couple of these old girl's and am uming and ahhing about resto's but they look great redone. Cheer's Tassie John

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks John! They do look great and make a nice companion to a similar vintage car.

[@dantm8339]

Wow nice work PB, you sir are a restoration wizard! What magic is this you wield?

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

My magic is my natural awesomeness.

[@RedlineGarageHW]

Nice one Peter 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️😃👍🏻

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks Don!

[@RedlineGarageHW]

@@PBsRetroRestorations You’re welcome brother 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️😃👍🏻

[@Mick-67]

Very nice looks great in them colours good job & have clicked on the baldy lol Mick67

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

My bald head appreciates it lol.

[@Mick-67]

@@PBsRetroRestorations lol I ain’t far away myself lol 😂

[@oldhick9047]

Good music by the way

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

I appreciate you saying that, some people don't like the music, but I think it helps fill in the quiet spots.

[@channel_saigon]

Hi friend 🌸💐👍

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thanks for coming

[@david2theKay]

Great job! Am thinking of buying one to restore myself. Can I trouble you for the dimensions of this caravan (ignoring the hitch)?

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Hi David, Thank you! The caravan measures 11.2 cm x 4.3 cm, the dolly wheel adds 0.5 cm to that, and the hook adds 2.5 cm. It's a neat model for sure, looks great with a colour matched vehicle.

[@david2theKay]

@@PBsRetroRestorations thanks for the prompt reply! My truck is 10.2 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. I think the caravan would look too big for the truck. Thanks for the info!

[@david2theKay]

@@PBsRetroRestorations just got me one of these caravans. I found your video again to see how you took it apart.

[@cecilgore495]

Excellent restoration, I enjoy your speaking, don't care much about the music though.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank You Cecil! The music was a bit much wasn't it? I try to change the music with each video, I've used this track a couple of times. Thanks for taking the time to give me feedback, I appreciate it.

[@gravesendaustralia]

No E one PB

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Thank you!

[@Jsellers1965]

Hey PB! How do you get so many views with only 365 subscribers? I have 3580 subs and I barely get 25 views per video unless it's something like working on a mower

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

Well I’m fairly certain it’s my magnetic personality. I’m not sure what makes some videos more popular than others.

[@emantfad5526]

Superb skills and very good easy listening dialogue..BUT....what a pain to have to keep muting that awful background guitar noise.. . why are people obsessed with having " music" on videos ? the subject matter will attract like minds but very few peoples music tastes are remotely compatible.

[@PBsRetroRestorations]

First up, that's a daft name 😉😂 I used to listen to commercial music while doing my restos, and of course KZbin had a conniption about that so I'd overdub them with music and the dialogue. I hope you'll check out some of my newer videos as I don't do that any more and just have the natural audio with the working footage now. Some people liked the music, most didn't and I get why. I really appreciate your honest feedback, it helps me to adapt where I can, thank you!