MATCHBOX Restoration Major Pack No M2b Bedford Tractor

[@benday1218]

One of your absolute best efforts. That bronze wool is fantastic, reckon it helped.

[@SuperZpatrick]

Marty, I don't do restorations or collect Matchbox models. However, I enjoy your videos, and I use them to put me to sleep. I retired last July, after 40 years as an educator, and I have had trouble going to sleep at night since then. I find watching your project videos to be soothing and helpful in getting me to fall asleep. Keep up the good work.

[@treebuck]

Saturday breakfast with Marty. Wouldn't miss it. Laughed out loud at your battle with the tube cap! We've all been there.

[@Rakwas]

I was crying with that part, like you said " We've all been there" XD

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

What was that all about!? - I could not fathom it!!!!!

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@treebuck]

@@Rakwas Honestly! Just as he thought it was perfect... boom! Not even close! OMG! So funny!

[@SteeveohRising]

Great restoration! But the out takes... Priceless. Cheers Marty.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

So glad you like the outtakes! Marty.

[@Robs-me6mb]

Wow Marty your best yet. Looks like a factory finish. That transparency came up beautifully

[@guyemmott4009]

Absolutely...for me, the best makeover yet..😀

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@bouwmr]

This is your best work yet! Perfect colorscheme and very nice finish. It also shows you've mastered the fine art of decal fabrication. Too bad you'll have to buy your wife a new bowl.

[@pegtooth2006]

Meh, Santa will.

[@SofiaPapakalousi]

Taking a break from work to watch your video. Always a pleasure...

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

You lucky thing! - Being able to take a break from work! - How does that happen!?

[@SofiaPapakalousi]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers I'm a university professor. Kicked everybody out of the auditorium to watch the adventures of Kevin. It's a win-win situation though. With 32 degrees in Athens, Greece today everybody needed a break!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Ha!ha! - that sounds so cool to be able to do that! - I am in Australia and am experiencing freezing cold mornings at the moment!!

[@SofiaPapakalousi]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Make sure you wear one of your own fleece hoodies. By the way you should find a company in Europe from which we could buy your merchandise. I entered the site of the company you have selected to sell your T-shirts from, and shipping them to Europe was more expensive than the t-shirts themselves... I wasn't happy with that...

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@cricketbat09]

One can really appreciate the fine detail of the casting in this video. Lesney made some amazing pocket money models.

[@PlowBenderStudios]

Eastbound and Down, loaded up and trucking!

[@mattdaugherty7865]

10-4 good buddy!

[@samiam4932]

we're gonna do what they say can't be done,

[@davidparker8221]

Thanks for the trip down NY Post Memory Lane. That's the NYC I arrived to in the 80's for Graduate school. It's a very different NYC today, But I remember the headline and bust out laughing when I saw it in the video! Crime is down more than 1200% in the city since those days. I am a tour guide in the city today, and tourism has tripled since those days. The tour at my company is on me if you vacation this way! Love the truck! Thanks for "lorrying" me into watching another one!

[@neoinfinity]

Another magnificent Matchbox makeover Marty, marvellous.

[@pnamajck]

startling contrast between the "before and after" condition … good job.

[@Capriboy1972]

Nice one, love the colours

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Derek, I think that they are close to original.

[@gabrielolsson2033]

Fantastic colour combinations right there!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks, just trying to go with the original matchbox colours!

[@YourOldUncleNoongah]

Another brilliant vid Marty! That Trailer sure came up a real BEAUTY!

[@martinbeneteau309]

Excellent job Marty! By far one of your best makeovers. And you know you're in the doghouse when your wife calls you Martin!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Marty, Errrr....Marty!

[@jonesfactor9]

Such amazing detail, love old matchbox cars and trucks

[@justindampier9017]

Awesome job! Glad to see a truck and a van get restored. I'm a fellow truckie

[@chrissharp5073]

Simply the best Marty. Pity about the bowl what did it cost.... Dinner for two plus flowers!!!!

[@gunnersmate7482]

Holy moly that's gorgeous! Looks at that sparkle! Another Sunday early morning well spent

[@Sam-ed8kk]

Neatness counts. Nice recovery with the 'pop rivet' repair. That's dried black paint making the wheels and axles tight. I've seen caustic soda used in other videos, using old mayonnaise jars and warm water, apparently, with similar good results. Oh yeah, I'm on smoko, so leave me alone!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Sam54!

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

That is one of the sharpest restorations to date, just beautiful.

[@Bob-fy9ie]

Excellent vid Marty! Always LMAO on your out-takes especially when the wife is asking about the missing bowl, Bob

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

She had two, now she's got one, but I'm hoping I can switch them out from time to time so she doesn't know! :)

[@udorechner6846]

These older models looking so nice , especialy after a restoration like this. Amazing and awesome work. A saturday evening without a "Marty's Matchbox Makeover" episode is possible, but worthless. Very entertaining video! Greetings to down under!

[@dmkaydonskastle89]

Marty and a coffee!!... perfect saturday morning!!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I must say it sounds good! - ( Wish I could relax on a Saturday but not for the foreseeable future! ).

[@thebusybuilder4071]

i added french toast on my end but yes. Marty and Coffee make for good saturday wakeups.

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@avion195]

Another beautiful resto and just what I needed after a long hectic day in the salt mines. All your videos are very soothing and the theme music and especially the subtle percussive background beat I've noticed, especially in earlier videos, is sooo relaxing. This video was a needed surprise and much appreciated.

[@MatchboxGarage]

Awesome Marty I do love a truck restoration and you just don't see too many of them on KZbin. I myself have a couple but I really should get round to doing

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

def do it, you are getting two for one! :)

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@Don_ECHOguy]

That model was quite clean with no extra unwanted flashing to file and remove. The paint job and decals is top notch too and nicely detailed. I'm a truck guy so this ranks up as one of my favorites of all time! 👍

[@Iwan_89C]

Excellent restoration! It looks excellent! The outtakes were funny as well!

[@waynetemplar2183]

Probably your best makeover to date.

[@anthonycompston664]

I love these videos! Especially the brief story line you assign to your models. Very nice Marty! Keep them coming

[@tachi98lep]

Another beautiful restoration. This matchbox looks like it came right out of the store.

[@guithompsonmedvet]

UUUH BABY BABY I'M DANCING WITH A STRANGEEER Another amazing job, Marty. I watch your videos since last year and they improved so much in quality! Love the stories you create at the end, and also the bloopers always guarantee good laughs. Keep doing the amazing job! Greetings from Brazil.

[@andyc1139]

Best yet for me! Absolutely immaculate and factory fresh.

[@krunchyfrog]

All of your projects come out great, but this one is amazing!

[@Deweydew100]

Truck Driver here from the US Really enjoyed this Restoration Keep up the Good work Marty and Godbless

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

They say over here that 'Without truck drivers the nation stops!' I guess it's the same where you are. Great to read your post! and keep on truckin'!

[@davesempire8287]

Truck looks amazing. Be perfect for display center piece. Allways great work enjoyed the vid. 👍

[@lostonwallace1396]

That is one BEAUTIFUL Matchbox model!! I love it, Marty! This is one of your best restorations! "...Oh, baby, baby! I'm dancin' with a strang-errr!"

[@6988kid]

"Next on Marty's Fruitbowl Makeovers!...." I thoroughly enjoy your videos Sir.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Got any good glue!?

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :)

[@Sourdo1]

The effects work a treat! Better and better each episode.

[@danrussell3439]

Excellent restore keep up the good work .

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

Great Resto! I'm happy with that!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Me too! :)

[@jay_watch]

Great restoration job mate, certainly one of your best works. Also asking myself who in this world dislikes this videos?!

[@chesterswingjr9796]

jay_watch - Jealous people with no talent to complete a restoration job as nice as this. Probably the kind of people that painted it black in the first place!!

[@jay_watch]

@@chesterswingjr9796 true that...

[@TheFokker03]

Good to see you doing one of the Majors.

[@ianallen2]

A.R.S. Axle Rounding System ? is the shed known as A.R.S.E. Axle Rounding System Establishment ? lol. Great video. I love the look of the truck and trailer. Tons better. :)

[@daviemaclean61]

Well Marty is part of the Old Fast Action Response Team! ;-)

I can imagine the look on my better half's face if I announced I was just going to go into my a.r.s.e. for five minutes or so 😂

[@vernonrabbetts]

Curiously enough it comes from The old Latin word for work-shed Arserium.

[@magicfungi]

Absolutely the best restoration thus far! Thank you!

[@quickmix69]

That was an amazing restoration Marty, I want to restore a mitre 10 matchbox truck, I really enjoy your channel

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Has to be one of the finest Makeovers yet. Fantastic job.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks ELSDP-45 glad you liked it!

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@rebeldevil5710]

Just blame Kevin for the fruit bowl. She will understand....maybe.

[@Rob_Dingemans]

I guess your wife doesn't look at the videos otherwise she would know about your little escapedes with her kitchen stuff 😉

[@paulorth2251]

Got hand it to you, I was pretty surprised when you painted so many pieces in orange, but the finished product was great. I appreciate your craftsmanship and hope you continue for a long time.

[@restoy4391]

😂😂😂😂😂 absolutely agree about vacuum cleaning after using brass brush

[@aaronjackson9351]

Dear Marty I really like watching your restoration videos

[@nandom3]

Another Great job Marty!

[@RegularJohn53]

The bloopers clips are always the best at the end!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I do like to show I am human and not as perfect as some!

[@RegularJohn53]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers That's why I like your channel! I couldn't record myself talking either when I do something because I'd have beep everything out.

[@RegularJohn53]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Although I wished for a clip where we can see you breaking the bowl.

[@charlescharliecharles5220]

I’ve just got back from Holiday Marty so having a binge watch great stuff😁

[@LymanPhillips]

Marty, first of all - your wife is a saint. Secondly - WOW! That paint job came out beautifully. And the shiny look after the brass wool was freakin' gorgeous. But I agree, I think that bowl is going to cost you dinner for 2 and some flowers. Bravo Marty!

[@peterstrafer3329]

The bronze wool is great! Could almost leave the vehicle unpainted.

[@chesterswingjr9796]

Peter Strafer - I was thinking the same thing!! Like the hot wheels ZMAC cars, only better!!

That one was really daggy to start off with and ended up looking better than it left the factory originally! Incredible work! One of my favourites by miles so far. I have a massive soft spot for the Bedford TK models and as a kid I saw them hard at work along with trucks like the Leyland Terrier... common as Ategos and Cargos are today. Brilliant as always, thanks Marty 😊

[@tjj300]

Marty, are you sending the Doctor out to get your newspapers now? That NY Post front page is 36 years old!

[@thefastestfox1]

That's your best yet! It's great to follow your progression as you try new methods and hone your craft. The detail on that truck was beautiful and you did it so much justice. Thank you from England MasterMartyMatchboxMakeroverer.

[@aldinelt7214]

The secret to a successful marriage - sound sincere and convincing when you lie through your teeth! Seriously, great video Marty.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Great advice Al!

[@massiveattack777]

Yeah))) always tell the truth, even when you lie lol))

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@tuxpowerpc]

That model looks fantastic Marty, and I love the rivet applications. I would have liked to see you apply the decals as I know they can be a challenge from time to time. The colors look perfect, really nice job!

[@clarencemoore5295]

Awesome job Marty, you are too hilarious also.

[@mr.sideburns2031]

This is a real nice truck, you did a great job giving it new life.

[@bentandre5524]

is it possible that it is the nicest one on your MMM fleet to? looks awesome

[@shaunfelton2046]

Love the detail they were able to put in way back then! And another great job, Marty!

[@wthrmnpechin1015]

Excellent work. You better stay clear of the Mrs. for a few days if she finds the pieces of that fruit bowl. Good luck mate.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

( She won't find them! - I hid them under Kevin's bed! He! He!)

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@Sid-ix5qr]

Absolutely satisfying.

[@alal.t14033]

i love your vids you are so funny brightens up my day, keep up the good work

[@MrFedemucci]

Marty!!! Beautiful work!!! Love this king of truck!!! It was so common in Argentina when I was young!!! My father told me about this company when I was a child and right now I am share your video with him!!! Best regards from Argentina!!!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Great to hear that you are as one!

[@doublenickelbob]

Another great video. Dump the wd40 and try PB Blaster it works better on rust. No Kevin 😥.

[@gepettoe]

Excellent job Mr. Marty. At first was worried that rivet was still going to explode inside the channel you drilled as these rivets expand quite a bit when using a gun . Nice paint job. Steve in Virginia.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I was a bit worried too but seemed to work OK!

[@wadeplanty9856]

you can try a canning jar there made for heating up to seal

[@neilstephenson8755]

Very cool before & after transitions during refurbish! Kudos!

[@marcok4207]

One of your best ! Lovely Model 👍🏻.......... fruit ball ....... piep ! 🤣

[@markreetz1001]

That was a great makeover! That bronze wool was fantastic.

[@colinwithey1906]

Reminds me of the BEDFORD TK worked on them in the early 80s

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

It is a TK! Or a derivative with a TK cab! :-)

[@paulbennell3313]

I'd love one of those, never seen one before. My dad used to build bodywork on Bedford TK chassis and I loved them as a kid. Superb job as always, probably hasn't looked so good in over 50 years.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Paul, a bit like me! :(

[@andypreston1524]

Brilliant resto mate. And, not only have you buggered up another of Julie's toothbrushes, you did the fruit bowl too !! 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍Best regards to you!

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

The Major Packs are my favorite series of Matchbox cars. I have at least one of each and I buy extra beaters whenever I get the chance. I plan on restoring and customizing some to match colors in catalogs and on boxes that were never produced. I appreciate the effort you put into your restorations and videos. I have learned much from your videos.

[@Sun_Wanong_WFR7169]

Great little truck... where did you get the 1/64 workers?

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I bought a job lot of 100 from China via Ebay, they have many assortments to choose from.

[@GigiScorcia]

1/78 scale figures work too, even for 1/64 scale cars

[@uguryigit7105]

Very Nice * Look My Channel Pls :) 👍🤗😂

[@tonymartinchilcott7345]

Really enjoy your work Making old toy cars new

[@guillaumeroncin5870]

Incredible paint job, another superb restoration.

[@alanprivate2402]

Thanks for the reminder about Pyrex...or I would have followed you into the poo.

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks like it just came out of the box! Excellent tutorial and a great save on the over sized hole. That was a good idea to use the pop rivet.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks John, I shall try not to make that mistake again.

[@jonesfactor9]

I.don't have another glass bowl, chuckle LOL

[@wildhorseshadwell]

probably should have mentioned I use the technique in old jam jars .....oooops

[@stormowl2856]

One of your best so far, you just get better and better, well done.

[@BillMrWild]

Top Notch video Marty, did you ever get that cap on,? thanks for sharing..

[@verbalpressure]

The King. Love it! Beautiful job on the lorry.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Did you notice the 'Elvis' haircut on the 'King'?

[@MeanJohnDean]

Great job and loved the story at the end. But Marty you can't sing.

[@shaygetz52]

Watching your adventures with caustic soda, Coca cola and other assorted chemicals, reminds me of the Muppet character Beeker... Excellent work as always...

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

That's what I need!!! - A Beaker!

[@CarloPagan]

Marty remained beautiful! Thanks for all your valuable advice. But I'm worried about your Koala! Where did he go?

[@wrbergner]

Absolutely terrific makeover!!!

[@leroychristner2909]

Everyone be quiet she might not notice it is broken.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Don't mention the ###, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it! ( Basil Fawlty voice).

[@wildhorseshadwell]

believe me , they know ... I never work out how ... but they just do !!

[@jaimeguerrero4614]

The pieces look sp beautiful after the bronze wooling. With any repeat models you might have, a clear coated bare metal collection would be fantastic!

[@pegtooth2006]

Yes, a ghost collection would be cool.

[@nachoybru]

Marty what kind of newspaper do you read hahaha cheers from Argentina!

[@hank1556]

that's everyday news in Australia I guess!

[@stevelomas4119]

There used to be a paper published in the UK called "The Daily/Sunday Sport" that was well known for it's crazy headlines and stories, I guess this is the Aussie version.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

The kind that'll keep him from visting NYC.

[@bradpittiful7288]

great job...another factory fresh looking restoration!

[@samiam4932]

great video Marty. just as a suggestion, maybe you could do other toy vehicles such as hotwheels and dinky toys because that would be pretty cool as well. as a voting system i think if you like the idea give this comment a like and if you don't give it a dislike. if it has more likes by Marty's next video maybe he should look into it. if not don't bother.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks for suggestion but there are many others that do the Hotwheels etc, so I thought that I would just concentrate on the Matchbox as these are what I grew up with.

[@samiam4932]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers fair enough.

[@Hoopsflynn]

Beautiful job. Your videos and skill at restoring matchbox cars is getting better every week. Oh baby baby, I’m dancing with a stranger.

[@gayle525]

Yeah next time, tempered glass. Plus your wife won’t kick your butt. Go buy a 4 or 8 cup measuring cup. Pyrex please.

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

Wonderful video Marty! The bloopers at the end are priceless.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

So glad you enjoy my vids! - The bloopers are real by the way!!