Restoration of a 1920s horse racing game GeeWIZ

[@chrislaustin]

WOW, I've seen hundreds if not thousands of restorations at this point and this is one of the most ingenious devices I've ever seen. My first thought was how does it work, and then I wondered how would you get a random outcome each time to even make this entertaining to people? I should have never worried, as this come from an age were people took pride in what was built, and this is a great testament to their ingenuity. The restoration done was top shelf and thanks so much for showing this, as the way this works is truly mind blowing to me.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I completely agree-this device is truly a marvel of ingenuity from a bygone era. The Gee Wiz horse racing game was likely produced in the late 1920s to early 1930s in England, a time when even simple toys were crafted with great creativity and engineering. Its mechanism uses a flywheel and steel balls to randomly propel the horses forward, adding an unpredictable element that makes the game exciting to watch and play. It’s fascinating to see how much thought went into the design, even down to creating a random outcome for each race to keep it entertaining. I’m thrilled you enjoyed the restoration, and I really appreciate your kind words about the work I put into bringing this piece of history back to life. It’s amazing to see how much these vintage games continue to captivate us even today!

[@charliemartin-k7m]

I'm more of the fan of older ones back when people would sand things by hand and paint them with normal paint now its all sand blasting and powder coating which is to easy to do.

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[@loganpurcell162]

Yeah

[@vladimirpain3942]

Exactly my thoughts. I could not figure it out and then when I saw it, it was so simple I wondered how I didn't see it from beginning. Truly proof that geniality can be often in simplicity.

[@patnolche]

wow, this is wonderful, I am 80 years of age, and it brought back deeply forgotten memories of my childhood, great and painstaking resrtoration you took the time to do which I firmly appreciate, it would be great to be able to buy one such now. thanks a lot. 😊

[@Farenious]

Hello!you are 6 years younger then my dead grampa.Congratulaitison!

[@patnolche]

@Farenious Thank you, and enjoying my years now and to come like your late grandpa.

[@GeorgeBuilds15]

You the same age as my great grandad

[@idontknowwhtimdoing]

ur 80 and know how to use youtube? lies

[@YourAverageBread]

Resrtoration 😂

[@joelboutier1736]

What a beautiful game! I can picture everyone gathered around in the pub playing this and buying drinks. I wish you still saw them around.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much! I can totally picture that too-friends gathered around, cheering and laughing while the drinks keep flowing. It’s such a shame that games like this aren’t as common anymore; they really brought people together in such a fun and unique way. I’m glad I could restore it and share a little glimpse of that nostalgia with you!

[@solouno2280]

Nowadays, even arcades are gone... It's sad

[@serily4524]

no rotten alcohol

[@joelboutier1736]

@serily4524 what are u talking about?

[@Pickleflipz]

@@solouno2280 arcades are NOT gone bro I’m 12 and almost every b day party I’ve been to was at a Dave and busters (arcade) or a Mainevent(arcade)

[@irkjustice5600]

Neat old toy! Am I the only one who could watch sand blasting for hours?

[@BlackGoldSaya]

Wet sanding for me

[@painexotic3757]

Im the opposite. I hate sandblasting. I like when they scrub the rust off. It's so relaxing.

[@SarahFloresca]

Ahh yes gambling for kids how delightful *in steweis voice*

[@SarahFloresca]

Oh also no one cares about your opinion

[@SarahFloresca]

​@@painexotic3757includes you

[@elricmaximus]

I was not expecting the lathe washing machine for the string 😂 Awesome project overall and beautiful work bringing the game back to life.

[@edramsay9280]

That was wild!

[@EmilyExplosion27]

Wow am I nostalgic now. I didn't have this exact one, but I grew up with one of these (probably from the 60s or 70s) and it was pure magic.

[@Scobragon]

Okay, I was impressed, when you used your lathe as a tumbler to remove the rust, but when you used it as a bleeding washing machine, I nearly fell off my chair.

[@garymucher4082]

Glad to see I am not the only one that spills powder coat powder when trying to fill a bottle. I guess I could use a funnel. However I bought and found some bottles that were the correct thread sizes for my gun and now just change bottles instead of emptying them and refill for each color. With that stated, you did a very respectable restoration on the interesting horse race game. And you could even use some wax or similar lubricant to change which horse wins each time... Thumbs Up!

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you for the kind words and the tips! I definitely know the struggle of spilling powder-glad I’m not the only one! A funnel would save me a lot of cleanup time for sure. That’s a great idea to use pre-threaded bottles and just swap them out-sounds way more efficient. Thanks again for your comment and the thumbs up!

[@StupidIdiotCafe1248]

If only others knew how stubborn powder is…

[@chuckl7459]

@@MWRestoration 4:43 There's a funnel right there in your kit.

[@georgebrown8312]

Beautiful restoration job. The horse racing game looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work, and it is good to see some antiques restored to their former glory.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the restoration. It was a lot of work, but seeing the horse racing game brought back to life and running smoothly again made it all worthwhile. I love preserving antiques like this and giving them a second chance to shine. Stay tuned for more restorations! 😀

[@Hangryman9038]

I thank you very much for your dedication and patience in restoring these old toys and gizmos. Their seeming simplicity undermines the cleverness in engineering that went into making them. There's something so satisfying in watching machines like this in action, and the people such as yourself that preserve them for future generations do us all an invaluable service in my book.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! I couldn’t agree more-these old toys and gadgets may seem simple at first glance, but the ingenuity and engineering behind them are truly remarkable. It’s always a privilege to bring them back to life and share their magic with others. Knowing that people like you appreciate this kind of work motivates me even more to keep preserving these treasures for future generations. Thank you for your kind words and support!

[@rebelbelle62]

I am so glad to find a genuine restoration channel. The frauds out there just ruin you tube. I enjoyed this so much. Watching something vintage brought back is just wonderful. Omg just had to add Man washhing machine.. priceless😅

[@thermalreboot]

Wow, a restoration channel where the rust is real and only on the metal parts.

[@eduardolarrymarinsilva76]

I don't browse enough to find those kind of channels. I just find it concerning that apparently the preponderance of content is fakers that you feel the need to point out a non-faker

[@juliebaker6969]

​@@eduardolarrymarinsilva76Yeah, when every single restoration on a channel looks like it was dug up out of a potato field and left covered in mud it's OBVIOUSLY fake. ESPECIALLY when they video themselves going on a random walk with a garden trowel in their pocket, and just stop along the way and dig in a random spot, and MAGICALLY dig up some old small appliance, gun, sword, tool or toy that is coated in rust and corrosion. It makes me wonder who they think they're fooling, I may have been born at night, but it wasn't LAST night.🤔🤨🤦

[@thermalreboot]

@@hardlyhumanfx It doesn't change what I wrote. I didn't say this hasn't been tampered with, just that the rust is on metal not on wood like so many other restorers. You should actually read what people write and respond to that rather than the voices in your head.

[@hardlyhumanfx]

@@thermalreboot are you all right?

[@GiveMeMyNameBackYoutube]

Lol. You're missing out on many good channels.

[@YamiKisara]

It's so simple yet looks like so much fun! Bet the parents would go nuts within five minutes because of the noise the metal spheres against the sheet make, lol. That box deserved some restoration too, you don't find toys with original boxes much.

[@Jaybird_gacha]

i was sad when the things were painted over but im so glad that u put back the stickers and the proper coloring and making it a ACTUAL restoration and not just changing the whole board :)

[@marklhodson2093]

The plastic sheaths around the original instructions was awesome.

[@JMarieCAlove]

I love the Men Washing Machine! If my husband had his way, he would use his garage tools, buckets, rake, shovel and leaf blower to wash and dry our clothes. Lol 😅

[@mykalimba]

15:32 "Should any horse, however, persistently win or loose out of all proportion..." Interesting to see that people were making the same typo 100 years ago.

[@Baphomet-J.-Moon-Fetus]

Nice result. One tip though - hammering things on the jaws of a vice is not recommended. Over time you will dent and distort the jaws, and you also risk breaking the screw. The big flat shiny surface on top of the frame of the vice is for hammering.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you for the tip and the feedback! I really appreciate it and will definitely keep that in mind for future projects. It’s always great to learn new techniques and improve along the way. Glad you liked the result!

[@lysergicpillamyd483]

My toxic trait is thinking I could do this, spending thousands of dollars on equipment, and having things turn out like crap every time. I love watching this type of work.

[@Gonebutnotfroggotten12]

Hey, crap today is cool tomorrow. Keep doing it! :)

[@janinepyke4643]

😂😂same!!❤

[@devilussion]

crap content is still content lol but yeah, one doesn't realize how much time people put in to master their craft until you try doing it.

[@poisondaddy]

All you need are harbor freight tools. Basic tools to restore stuff. No need for fancy shit lol.

[@crayzmarc]

I'd totally fudge it up too. Once tried to take apart my smart phone to fix.

[@bullitt773]

First, your resto was mind blowing. Second, what an incredibly clever toy!

[@pradness]

Haha love this, its almost as if the steel balls running the horses..

[@pradness]

Yes that's a JoJo's reference Steel Ball Run

[@TryinaD]

Now I want a jojo merch version of this so bad!

[@riskybusiness3413]

The finished toy looks great. You might consider restoring the original box as it's almost as important as the toy itself.

[@BIGWojo68]

Now THIS was a fun restoration to watch! Amazing work!

[@unnecessaryartwork2955]

So cool to see this piece restored!! I’ve played with one myself that my grandfather held onto and it’s even more fun than it looks! Although the version he has had a wooden bead at the end of the ripcord so it’s easier to grip onto. Had no idea the colored trays were for placing bets though! I guess my Pappy never thought to bring up the gambling aspect of the game to a five-year-old me 😂

[@crapparc]

I love how you don't talk through this. It's just the lovely dings of the hammer, the scraping of the sandpaper, and the hissing of the powder coating and its compressor.

[@Saif-zf9vb]

Kind of reminds me of the horse racing game at the fair. You know, you roll a ball into one of the holes and the harder the hole, the further the horse goes. Really cool game.

[@smartin5534]

This video was hypnotic! Such meticulous work. So meticulous that I'll think about that glitch on the yellow circle every day for the next ten years.

[@jenric457]

4:39 bro really likes restoration 😊

[@sonja_jade]

This is such a cool thing! And you did an amazing job! This is a game I bet was lots of fun in that era, and you could use money, candy, or even marbles to bet with.

[@joschmo1007]

What a neat little toy! And a very good job restoring it. Thank you for sharing.

[@rolytnz]

A very satisfying watch. They don't make 'em like they used to - so keep on restoring.

[@benjam0]

Your restorations are probably the best I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Wow a real restoration! Thanks for sharing your work! Good job!*

[@samwilliamson_74]

see that handy looking funnel @ 4:44 .. sure do wish there was a use for that... ;) nice resto work 👍

[@samanthadean1083]

Never seen a game like this before! Fantastic job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@raziel3726]

Amazing Craftsmanship and Restoration 👍🏻👍🏽👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you very much, greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@Sheps_pawz]

0:55 the sound my nose makes when I'm sick:

[@Solaris_Kou]

Facts 😂

[@lightlordstudio3141]

Plot twist, 15:23 Aw great, now the box doesn't fit the style! Gotta restore it.

[@jimstegemeyer2808]

Amazing as always! Love these old parlor games.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoy these restorations. These old parlor games are such unique pieces of history, and it’s always rewarding to bring them back to life. Stay tuned for more projects like this!

[@christophermouser8166]

Great restoration! I love these old racing games.

[@evanschultz1439]

Such a cool piece of history!

[@wheatloathe]

Its really cool seeing toys that were mass produced in a time without boring plastic molding, the designers had to actually get creative

[@LadySamurai88]

Such an easy built and yet an amazing toy!!! ❤ great restoration!!! ❤

[@iangrant4756]

I can just imagine the joy parents felt after about 15 to 20 minutes of that! 🤪

[@MWRestoration]

😁

[@AlexanderM-h3b]

I'm telling you if I had a time machine I'd go back to 1900 just so I could see the amazement of innovation. I would never have thought to use BB's in a flywheel just amazing

[@FuriosasWarRig]

Typical male

[@rid1coza]

Gee Wiz this is some skill you have, id give up the moment I saw metal looking like that

[@BacktheBlue60]

That was fantastic! What a great old toy, and perfect job restoring it. Is it just me, or is watching sand blasting super satisfying?

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the restoration-it was such a fun project! And no, it's not just you; watching sandblasting is oddly satisfying! There's something so rewarding about seeing all the rust and grime disappear. Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

[@My_Op]

Of course, it has always been only you.

[@kennyfordham6208]

It's just you. (😏)

[@DexterWolf-ds7nz]

i never really like videos like this, but i watched from start to finish. i appriciate even restoring the orignal cord instead of getting a new one!

[@robertroy1878]

That is a toy you would get someone else's kids for Christmas. Noisy. Beautiful work.

[@cartoonistbrian8497]

It's incredible what you can achieve if you have the skill and the tools .....outstanding work !

[@1953lili]

So satisfying (sandblasting)......This restoration brings back memories of King’s book, “Needful Things.”

[@iBadAshh]

Hehe the horse race before you painted them was cute!! ❤

[@jamesharris9352]

Takes me back to my childhood when all my toys were made of metal. Not plastic... Very nostalgic indeed! ❤ 😊👍 🚂🚃🚃🚃 🎠🎡🎪

[@joannfuhrer3114]

What a fun toy! Thanks for making it work again... beautiful!

[@foxwhiskey]

Absolute perfect ! Great job ! Congrats and greetings 😊

[@Zekium]

For some reason, I feel the need to scream "it's Morphin time !" at 8:18

[@JerryBurke1234]

Always amazing to see classic old metal toys weathered and rusty but still have more structural integrity then all the new junk. That things over 100 years old. Crazy!

[@Rjgjgbbh1234]

When watching these kinds of restoration videos, I'm learning that these kinds of tools even existed.

[@fugueine]

I love that you keep as many original parts as you can.

[@adrianaluna4644]

I love the "Men Washing Machine" 😅 Great toy, great restoration.

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you! 😄 I'm glad you liked it! The 'Men Washing Machine' was a fun little experiment. I attached a glass filled with water and detergent to the lathe to make it spin and mimic a washing machine in action. Glad it added some humor to the restoration!

[@tankwright5489]

Your skills are insane! ❤❤❤ Love this channel!

[@bekahbabie]

This is so cute and cool!! It reminds me of those tiny ‘flea circus’ sets that people used to make back then!

[@danajanssson]

Love this! Interesting item and perfect length on the video for me to fall asleep right at the end. Could not get any better

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it relaxing enough to doze off at the end-I'll take that as a compliment! 😊 Perfect timing, right? Hope you had a good rest!

[@kaari2271]

SupercalifragilisticWOWza! What a fantastic job you did, and what a fun game.

[@mauriartycreativeitems6349]

It was a great turnout after restoring it. Great work!❤

[@gargwinvinesnake6961]

I teared up when you replaced the stickers, such detail.

[@SeanRedux]

Very satisfying video. I really enjoyed the multiple shots plating at once. Good editing! 🤜🤛

[@MWRestoration]

thank you for your comment. It would be too long and boring to play these video sequences individually. That's why I decided on a grid. 😊

[@thissideofrandom]

Oof that beautiful flash of shine at 5:44 when the powder coat melts. Always my favorite

[@joecifelli1253]

Beautiful job! The toys back in the day weren't that bad at all.

[@guislobh]

Wonderfull job! Congratulations!

[@blakelycreative3171]

wow. Outstanding work and presentation. Thank for keeping it minimal. That little game is very lucky to have found you! ha ha.

[@docholliday9058]

My heart was pounding very fast for this hooligan's actions before I saw he didn't forget the "Made in England" sticker after all.

[@OverthinkersOverHere]

Watching that was really satisfying, thank you.

[@Artiimoo]

how neat! i’ve never seen powder coating paint before. i had to rewatch those parts a few times, that’s so interesting how it works!

[@Paka1918]

That is nice. My 90 year old substitute grandma should know this. ^^ Great work.

[@loganjorgensen]

Antique dealers often talk about "patina", but there was so much "patina" all over it that it was hard to tell what it was lol. Great job, very cool toy from that era.

[@johnmack85730]

As long as he doesnt sell it as like new

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

There’s a difference between patina and rust. Patina is like brass turning black or copper turning green and often makes something look seasoned but well-kept: rust is just oxidation damage and nothing more

[@loganjorgensen]

@@TheEmeraldMenOfficial I thought the sarcasm was implied but I'm just being funny about antique dealers often apathetic nature towards restoration work Ie. it ruins the value to stop the item from turning into dust.😄

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

@@loganjorgensen A good restoration can preserve the value, but yeah, I know the apathy: witnessed a lot of it from seeing people cope in the comments, and from those pickers shows. Hell, been the victim of a botched restoration myself (chrome refinish on an antique car), but it actually turned out better than if it had gone well. The parts (headlight/taillight frames) tarnished to a colour and finish similar to a brass patina, which wound up looking really classy since the car itself is black.

[@loganjorgensen]

@@TheEmeraldMenOfficial Oof that's rough, true poor restoration can be bad too. With chrome business I hear it can be easy to get literally robbed, they send you a repro and sell the original.

[@Matt..S]

14:21 Wow that looks so beautiful! That will never get ol- 14:22 Yeaaah, Christmas morning will be a lot of fun....fun for all the neighbours to hear as well

[@synack_DCCBUS]

This was a really cool video and restoration thanks for sharing

[@rick_terscale1111]

I never knew what powder coating was until I saw this video. Wow. Mind blown. Thanks for a great informative video! :)

[@loganpurcell162]

I love your asmr so relaxing ❤❤❤

[@merickful]

A spoon?! Use something that won't spill! Great vid! 😂

[@joetriche2891]

FR! It came with a freaking funnel!

[@maureenbett2979]

Or a smaller spoon

[@uuusi-7349-gk]

와.. 너무나 멋져요 ㅎㅎ 1920년도에 만들어진 장난감이... 재탄생했네요 멋져요

[@joerichards1253]

Beautifully done. I enjoyed watching this restoration.

[@johnabramson1099]

I love old toys and this one is absolutely charming!

[@brutalswat6196]

Bro whoever designed this, was a pure genious! Thanks for sharing this man!

[@ub6ilb975]

Wow, Beautiful!

[@genewheeler6320]

I love watching you work

[@MWRestoration]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to know that you enjoy watching the process. Restoring these pieces is a real passion of mine, and I’m glad I can share it with you. Stay tuned for more projects! 😁

[@BubbersBompton]

Man that’s so cool. The flyewheel even sounds like the roar of a crowd or smth

[@Exexists]

Old toys are interesting and fun than toys nowadays.

[@MWRestoration]

You are absolutely right! Old toys had a special charm and often sparked the imagination much more. You didn’t need technology or batteries, and yet you could have hours of fun. Toys back then were simpler, but also more creative. It’s great that you brought this up!

[@Exexists]

@@MWRestoration Tunnel book pop up is my favorite. I hope you will restore tunnel book somday! :D

[@xwolverine5007]

Che bel gioco. E bellissima restaurazione, anche se gli ha tolto un pò del suo fascino di oggetto "vecchio"...

[@Springbonnie_melonplayground]

0:32 WINNER

[@TanishRamdhan]

13:39 got me 😂😂😂😂 Men washing machine 😂😂😂😂 I'm dieing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Send help😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@__aycabron_]

i like this

[@kathrynnewton5203]

Now that is a very nice piece of work. Well done.

[@philipreiffel5077]

Love watching resto,s as i do a lot myself.

[@MASI_forging]

You nailed it 👏👏

[@HamborgerKid_15]

The sand blaster is always so satisfying

[@lazj6987]

Brilliant restoration. Nice toy too 🙂👍

[@WKWKWKLAND]

glad you back again

[@2013Arcturus]

My great grandmother who used to take care of my when I was a child had one of these! Wow, who knows whatever happened to it, she passed away in the late 90's.

[@hovikmalians3523]

Excellent restoration, paint and video.😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻