Restoration: 1970s Tonka Jeepster Stump Jumper Restoration

[@snwdwg1]

i feel some love for this one , must be for a grand child

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Albert, thank you for watching my restoration video as well as leaving me a comment. This one was a lot of work and I think came out pretty nice for how bad it was. This one is not for anyone in particular, just a great vintage item that wanted to be brought back to life :) - R&R

[@sfcmathews32]

I had one of these when I was three and we moved to Johannesburg, SA. I was playing with it in the driveway and one of my dad's friends came over to the house. He was a real bastard. He aimed for my jeep and ran over it with his car. I distinctly remember watching him looking right at it and then crushing it.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Ray, thank you for sharing that story. That is really messed up and I think you described him perfectly. Sorry to hear about that but I hope my video was able to bring some good memories you had with the truck. These are great toys that bring a lot of joy to people even today. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment as well as watch the restoration. I hope you enjoy my other restorations and if you know someone who may like this video please dont hesitate to share it. Stay healthy and safe my friend. - R&R

[@1013redoak]

That was quite the elaborate restoration! You did a magnificent job on an item I thought was beyond repair!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Michael, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the restoration. I hope you enjoy my other restorations just as much. hope you are staying healthy and safe during these tough times. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@jarrodbartlett1298]

That was a crazy rusty mess when you started. Love the orange color, looked awesome!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Jarrod, always appreciate your viewership and support. I am glad you thought the restoration came out looking nice. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@Logans_RCAdventures]

Super job! I am looking forward to seeing you restore another vintage toy.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Logan, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the restoration. Hopefully the ones to come are better. Please stay safe and healthy during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@yansiian6238]

Wow!i have a lot of TONKA collection..keep vlogging.sending my support.pls stay connected

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Yan Si lan, thank you for your support. I greatly appreciate it. Stay healthy and safe during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@strike4n]

Absolutely beautiful restoration!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Luis, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the restoration. I was worried about going with the hot rod orange but after seeing it finished, I think it looks great. Always appreciate your comments. I hope you have been well and take care my friend. - R&R

[@brian70Cuda]

Thank you, yet another very fine resto. You show up with toys from the seabed and make them look new again:) Five thumbs up if I could!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Brian, its great seeing you again the comments. How have you been? This was a rough restoration but it came out looking pretty decent. I always appreciate reading your comments. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@brian70Cuda]

@@RestoreandRepair It looked like a tough one for sure. Good here, I hope the same at your house my friend:)You get a heck of a lot done with not fancy tools, just your hands and looks great!

[@timsmith1589]

Very nice bro

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Tim, thank you for commenting. I am glad you thought the restoration came out well. I was a little worried about the paint color but after it came out of the oven I was really happy with it. Thanks again brother and take care. - R&R

[@timsmith1589]

@@RestoreandRepair I enjoyed the video and I love the color, I think it'd be cool to do a extreme custom build on one of those monster jeepsters, like lights and maybe even RC it. Custom paint and graphics. Keep up the good work bro.

[@kevin46942]

Hi you should take truck to show it to Tonka at their main head quarters. to see what they say!!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Kevin, I would be worried that they would think I destroyed their product or something. I am pretty self conscious about my restorations. I am not sure if they would like it. - R&R

[@kevin46942]

Restore and Repair they would be amazed!!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Hi friend me again, just finished with the Tonka "The Gold Digger" please have look if you have the time for it and let me know as a Tonka expert what do you think of it. Keep safe

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi brother, I thought you did a really great job. I think it was def. a unique idea and something I havent seen yet. Looks great :) - R&R

[@ae86thetic53]

Hi there, great video, really entertaining to watch. Just a simply question though, did you fix up the cracked plastic on the whole seats piece, or did you find a different piece? Cheers

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi AE86THTIC, the original plastic piece was too brittle to restore and use. There is a new plastic piece in the car. The new plastic piece had a crack but I used plastic glue to put it back together. I am really happy that you enjoyed the restoration video. Thank you for leaving me a kind comment. Stay healthy and take care my friend. - R&R

[@kenthill6421]

Where do you get replacement parts? Like the windshields, lights etc.?

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Kent, I get my replacement parts off ebay, facebook and gasoline alley. I hope you find this helpful. - R&R

[@kenthill6421]

@@RestoreandRepair Awesome man thanks.

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@kenthill6421 You're welcome :) - R&R

[@robertphillips6296]

After you stripped off the rust and paint it looked like was made of pewter.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Robert, you are right it did make it look like pewter. I hope you enjoyed the restoration. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@bonnie8441]

You gotta use a more precise accessory bit to remove those rivets.Too much unnecessary damage to the surrounding metal.

[@getyourkicksagain]

Yes. Tungsten carbide burrs work great for this.

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Bonnie, I love the feedback and will look into using something that is less damaging. Thank you for taking the time to comment as well as watch the video. Take care my friend. :) - R&R

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi getyourkicksagain, I will look into this and try it out. Thank you for telling me about this. - R&R

[@josemanuelgonzalezsalazar9819]

hello how are you I'm from Mexico I like your videos, I would like to know where I can get the riveting machine like yours and the renaches and also where I get the spare parts thanks greetings.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi jose, you can get the riveting tool at www.arbortime.mountainminded.net/html/the_better_tonka_rivet_tool_-_.html and the renaches I got at a local store. Spare parts can be bought on ebay or sometimes you can get parts at www.gasolinealleytoys.com/ I hope you find this helpful my friend. Take care. - R&R

[@furrymessiah]

For those who were mentioning less destructive ways to remove rivets--the exact Dremel bits you're looking for are called "Diamond Point" bits. Specifically the #7105 Diamond Wheel Point. You can get an official Dremel one for about ten bucks, or get a whole set with different shapes from Harbor Freight.

[@furrymessiah]

For the amount of JB Weld you used, I woulda just bought a can of Bondo. :D Pretty sure Bondo sands off easier than JB Weld too.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Furrymessiah, thank you for the great suggestion. I am going to look into this diamond wheel point. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my video as well as watching the restoration. I hope to continue to see you in the comment section for my other restorations. Stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@RestoreandRepair]

I used this JB Weld because it can withstand temps up to 550 degrees. When powder coating, I dont beleive you can use bondo. I have used bondo on previous restorations and I really like how it works. Thanks again and take care. - R&R

[@keystonecarpenter3002]

Try shark bite in your blaster, I found it works better than black beauty

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Keystone, I will check this out and thank you for the suggestion. I am always looking to improve and get better. I hope you enjoyed the restoration and I hope you have been well during these tough times. Till next time, take care my friend - R&R

[@devernpinnock8176]

You know you can use a drill on those rivets instead of the grinder wheel on your Dremel

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Devern, thank you for the suggestion and I will have to use a drill for future restorations. Thank you for the tip. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the restoration as well as leave me a comment. I am always striving to get better. Thanks again brother and I hope you have been well during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@devernpinnock8176]

@@RestoreandRepair also need to up the psi on your sand blaster too

[@devernpinnock8176]

@@RestoreandRepair also watch rescue and restore he does an amazing job on these toys you could learn something from him

[@devernpinnock8176]

@@RestoreandRepair also dude you don't dry sand powder coat primer you wet sand it! And use a regular rivet gun on those parts to reconnect....... I've watched enough of rescue and restore to know what to do........ You just made more work for yourself.

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@devernpinnock8176 Hi Devern, yeah I need a new air compressor :/ mine is going out. I actually had to do some repairs on it just to get it to work for this restoration. - R&R

[@jc7729]

A kid on Tiktok used this video as his own. He has stolen from a few other without giving the the credit they deserve

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi JC, can you link me the tiktok video? - R&R

[@jc7729]

@@RestoreandRepair vm.tiktok.com/ZMJAXscQk/ Here is the tiktok

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@jc7729 Thank you for bringing this to my attention. - R&R

[@jc7729]

@@RestoreandRepair Any time

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@jc7729 I reported it to TikTok for copy right violation. We will see if anything happens. - R&R

[@amirshaikhani2268]

second

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Amir, wow 2nd place! :D The timing on this is crazy :P Thank you for taking the time to watch the restoration as well as leave me a comment. I hope you have been well during these tough times. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@amirshaikhani2268]

@@RestoreandRepair

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@amirshaikhani2268 :) - R&R

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Great job on the video👍🏻

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI TAT Express Inc, thank you for your kind comment. I am happy that you enjoyed the restoration and I hope you enjoy my other ones. Please stay safe and healthy during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@kaneprice785]

Looks amazing, where do you get the rivets from? Also the end caps that keep the wheels on? Love watching these videos 👍

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Kane, rivets can be bought online from various places. I already had the rivets with a pack. The end caps I got off ebay I believe. I hope you find this helpful. thank you for watching my friend. - R&R

[@cageyone1487]

Curious, why do you use JB weld instead of body putty?

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Cagey, from what I heard you cannot use bondo with a powder coating system because of the heat from the oven and chemicals that are in the bondo. I am not sure if that is fully 100% true but thats what I have been told. I hope you find this helpful and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment as well as watch. I hope enjoyed the restoration as well as my other ones. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@jm1551701]

"AMAZING" A really great Job, , I do believe I had one of those when I was a kid in the 70s, I was like 5, and yours looks way better. thanks for bringing those great memories back to life, now if only I could restore my body back to that kind of shine I would be good to go.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Joe, thank you for your kind comment. Thank you for sharing with me and I am glad that this restoration brought back some great memories. Lol my body is pretty bad from 20+ years of hockey. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment as well as watching my videos. Stay safe and healthy my friend. - R&R

[@mdacosta5882]

Best advice I can give for taking down rust (restored quite a few rusty barn find tools). 1. Rust converter soak (I use evaporust) 2. Paint remover for the big paint (I use navy jelly paint remover) 3. Sand blast. By the time it gets to the blasting cabinet, it takes little to no effort to clean.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi md acosta, thank you for taking the time to watch my restoration as well as send me helpful tips. Always appreciate the feedback and suggestions. I sincerely appreciate it and I hope you are doing well during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@uwi2]

This one bring tears to my eyes. I used to have back in the days. It was Magenta colored with slightly different Tonka body decal and a white plastic removable top. I play with it. Even sit on it. It was battered and i think i broke it really bad. I'm 48 years old now and i really wish i still have and keep it. It's really hard to find one nowadays.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Uwi, thank you for sharing your story with me. That Magenta colored one with a white top is really cool! I know exactly which one you are talking about. I hope this restoration brought back great memories. Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment as well as watch the restoration video. I hope you enjoy my other ones as well. Stay safe and healthy during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@MrMajorly]

Me: "There is no way he's getting those pits out this time!" 20 Minutes later Me: "I'm just going to shut my mouth now" Nice work again! How did you clean the plastic bits time time around?

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Maj, haha your comment cracked me up. Its always great seeing you in the comments and I hope you have been well :) This truck was by far the worst rusted truck I have worked on. When I got the truck, it looked like just surface rust but man was I wrong. I don't think I have ever sanded this much. What do you mean by plastic bits? Do you mean the headlights? - R&R

[@MrMajorly]

@@RestoreandRepair And rims

[@rexjolles]

@@RestoreandRepair sonic cleaner, right

[@JustMe-pp8mn]

I am curious - why couldn't you use your Dremel to help with the sanding? They sell the sanding disc/drums for the various sanding grades. Nice video - Keep them coming.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Just Me, I could use the dremel but the sanding disks do not last that long. Lastly, I was painting my house before and I had a ton of sand paper still and want to use that up. I am really happy that you enjoy my restorations. Hopefully you enjoy the future ones just as much. Till next time, take care my friend. :) - R&R

[@dennisyounkin644]

R&R another great restore, whats funny i dont remember the Jeepster at all from the 70s... thanks for sharing!!! If your instrested i thougth of you when seeing this: detroit.craigslist.org/okl/clt/d/oakland-tonka-road-grader/7151550321.html

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Dennis, its great seeing you again. How have you been? I could be wrong on the year but I believe they started the stump jumpers in March of 71'. If you find something different please let me know so I can fix it. Its always great seeing your name pop up in the comments. I really appreciate you always watching my videos and leaving me comments. I just looked at the craiglist you sent. Man that would be awesome to restore. It wouldnt fit in my oven, although I could hand paint it. Hmmm ahh now you got me wanting to do it. I must hold off, I have 3 other restorations in the pipeline. Thank you for showing me it and it is def. something I would have wanted to do. Anyways, thanks again brother and till next time. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@dennischamberlin9995]

I think I would have soak it in Vinegar for a day or two before blasting. Sand blasting would have gone much easier. Very nice restore overall.

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Dennis, you are right. For my current restoration I am using vinegar to get the rust off. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave me a comment. I always appreciate everyone's feedback and help. I hope you have been well my friend. - R&R

[@TerryProthero]

I noticed someone else commented on how super rusty that thing was. I agree, but I think makes a better restore video. I want to wonder how you are going to turn that rusted out busted up mess into something functional again. And you didn't disappoint on this one.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Terry, its great seeing you again in the comments. I am glad you enjoyed this restoration :) - R&R

[@devernpinnock8176]

Now that I'm watching this again should've given an iron man look gold chassis with the red body with the gold hood front and led lights it would've looked kick ass.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Devern, I like your style my friend. :) - R&R

[@davidzeising5856]

Where did you pickup that C clamp press from? I really enjoy your restorations, always turn out wonderful.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi David, you can google Pin Tonka Rivet Tool and it will come up. Thank you for watching my restoration videos. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@kevykev38]

Took you three days,because you used JB weld instead of bondo. Bondo is made exactly for what you did. Why in the world did you use JB weld?

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Kev, you cannot use bondo when powder coating. You need to use a weld that can withstand the heat of the oven. I appreciate your viewership and comment. - R&R

[@thewildbunch2782]

How did you repair the broken interior peice?

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Wild Man Wyatt, I replaced the interior with a new one. The plastic was too brittle from sun exposure. Thank you for watching my restoration video. Stay safe and healthy my friend. - R&R

[@CoolRestorations]

Nice Job! I did the same one and it was very close in the condition! I almost gave up when I saw it was crusty rusty. See my video, im very new in this and it was my first tonka i did ❤▶️

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Cool Restorations, I like watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time to watch my newest restorations as well as leave me a comment. I hope you are doing well during these crazy times. Stay healthy and safe my friend. Take care. - R&R

[@CoolRestorations]

@@RestoreandRepair Thank you so much, and good luck on future projects! I will be watching 👍🏻❤▶️

[@annettemalaski1967]

How do you find the rustiest vehicles imaginable? The last two look like the rust are holding them together. You went above and beyond on this jeep! The incredible amount of sanding would have sent my thumbs running to the hills! I love the Orange. It really set of those 70's decals! Whit was wrong with the interior that could not be fixed or cleaned? All together, a well earned masterpiece!😄

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Annette, its great seeing you again and I hope you have been well. The last few trucks I have purchased off Ebay. Usually if I find a super rusty one I try to make sure I get it. Whats cool is sometimes I get a back story on the toy and why its in such bad condition. I am going to try to throw that into the videos from now on if I can. lol yeah the sanding was A LOT >< I don't think I have spent that much time sanding on a car ever. I am really happy you liked the color. I was so happy to hear that you thought it went well with the 70's decals because that is the one reason I got the color. I couldn't find a color that fit well with the decals until I stumbled on the hot rod orange. Ohhh yeah, the interior on the original piece was very brittle and was cracking in my hands. I am guessing it was sitting out in the sun for a very long time. Thank you for always commenting and watching. I am glad you enjoyed the restoration. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@adrianwynn8274]

can you find the white top for it? I have an almost perfect stump jumper from my youth, wild plum purple.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Adrian, I had someone who was willing to sell me a white top but the top for this specific truck has a tan top. When I got the truck there was no top included. Thank you for taking the time to comment as well as watch the restoration. I wish you the best of luck on finding a white time for your wild plum purple stump jumper :) - R&R

[@cjmfebruary]

I really, really appreciate all the hard work you put into this restoration. That was so sstisfying to watch and well worth it for the end result. Being from the 70's generation, I really loved that vintage 70's look and feel. I love the choice of color. This Jeep would match my vintage Kreo desk lamp. I would be proud to have this Jeep on display. Awesome restoration job! Thanks for sharing!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi cjmfebruary, thank you for your wonderful comment. It really made my day reading this. I will have another video out soon. Please be on the look out. Lastly, please stay healthy and safe during these tough times. - R&R

[@cjmfebruary]

@@RestoreandRepair You are most welcome. I have been having a rough time lately and this video took my mind off of things if not for a brief period of time. I will definitely be on the lookout for more videos. I have often considered trying to do some restorations of old metal toy vehicles similar ro these but I do not have the equipment or the know how to do so. You make it look easier than it probably really is in reality. Thanks again for all the time and effort making these videos. This video resulted in me subscribing to your channel! I love restoration videos like these!

[@Theresistance64]

I used to LOVE the "Stump Jumper" as a kid! My little brother had one but I was the one always playing with it. Never thought of using JB Weld for filling in the pits, I would have used body filler.

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Theresistance64, it really is a cool little truck. I really appreciate you sharing with me. It is always cool hearing everyone's stories. When powder coating you usually dont use body filler. thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment and watching. I hope to continue to see you in the comment section for future restorations. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@bobfrapples1208]

@@RestoreandRepair why can't you use body filler when powder coating? Thanks for the cool vid

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Woah, great job with the restoration!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy that you enjoyed the restoration. Hopefully you enjoy my other restorations as well. Stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

😎 stump jumper decals too!!

[@RestoreandRepair]

I cant believe was able to find the decals for this truck but they look great on the truck! :D - R&R

[@lanemoyers2367]

Where did you find replacement parts at? I’m restoring the same one for my son.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Lane, I am so sorry that I am getting to this so late. I found the parts on ebay. I hope I got back to you in time. - R&R

[@torithornhill8650]

Lol I feel like this is ripping off the channel rescue and restore... 👁👄👁

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Tori, my channel is modeled after about 4 different restoration channels. I am friends with Restore and Rescue and look up to him a lot. He is truly one of the best. I appreciate you taking the time to comment as well as watch my video. I hope you and your family are doing okay during these tough times. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@Sean_Yu715]

Looks great!! I love the effort you put into these toys to restore them!!

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI SYSY, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy that you enjoyed the restoration. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@drewjans3547]

you should just drill out the rivets

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Drew, you are right. Future restorations I will drill out the rivets. Always appreciate the feedback brother and you taking the time to comment. I am always trying to upgrade in my skills :) -R&R

[@jcamisa50]

Beautiful. !!!! Has that show room shine. Love it. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Jane, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the restoration video. I hope you are doing well during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@Joequestin]

The black stuff is rust, how long you been doin' this?

[@RestoreandRepair]

I have been doing this a little less than a year but I have a lot of fun doing it. I am not perfect at it but I really like doing it. I appreciate you watching though and taking the time to write to me a few times. I hope you were still able to find enjoyment from the video. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@tomsommer8372]

Mighty great job. While you were sanblasting the parts I was like „HOW much rust is on that car!?!“, but it turned out really nice. Stay safe and healthy!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Tom, even the sandblasting was having a tough time. Granted my compressor was having issues I was still about to get the rust off over time. I really appreciate you taking the time to watching my restoration as well as leave me a comment. I hope you enjoy my other restorations. Stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@hobbyhermit66]

I had a Stump Jumper when I was a kid. Mine was bright green.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Fred, yeah! there is a bright green one that looks like a monster truck. Those are cool! :) - R&R

[@vicky1732]

Use some vinegar to sooth the rust in case the toy looks is way to rusty and with pits

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Victoria, thank you for the suggestion. I hope you enjoyed the restoration. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@ЕвгенийРокотов-щ8т]

А у тебя из инструментов только эта фреза или есть что-нибудь по деликатней ??? Может спешишь выполнить чей-то заказ ❓❓❓

[@RestoreandRepair]

Привет, Евгений Рокотов, я не совсем понимаю, что вы имеете в виду, но могу сказать, что это был не приказ. Это был личный грузовик, который я заказал в Интернете. На данный момент я никогда не делал реставрацию для заказчика. Будь здоров и жив, мой друг. - R&R

[@garyh3823]

You gotta get it use appropriate tools. You were digging into and indenting into the original surface of the metal trying to take cut off the rivets. Use a drill next time

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Gary, thank you for your comment and input. I will be using a drill next time :) Always appreciate the help so I can upgrade in my skills. Thanks again brother and take care. - R&R

[@garyh3823]

Restore and Repair ......didnt mean to come off rude. Do like watching your restorations, keep it up

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A decent casting with good bones and the usual rust issues..

[@RestoreandRepair]

The rust was a nightmare but you like you said it has decent casting and good bones. Always appreciate your comments brother. - R&R

[@Joequestin]

Those pits don't even come close to the giant divots you left removing the rivets!!!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Joequestin, thank you for taking the time to write to me. It looks bad but its more of an illusion. The contrast between the rust and metal makes it look bad but I was actually really careful for the most part. I was not able to use my drill for the disassembly because it broke. That is why you see a new drill towards the end of the video. I know I am not the best and I am still learning. Anyways, thank you for taking the time to watch the restoration as well as leave me a comment. God Bless and take care my friend. - R&R

[@daviddiasdesouzafilho2655]

Awesome! Congratulations. Beautyful work!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi David, thank you for your kind comment. I hope you enjoy my other restorations just as much. Stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@raptors3164]

Excellent restoration, thanks for sharing.👍👍👍

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Raptors, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy that you enjoyed the restoration. I hope you enjoy my other ones just as much. - R&R

[@johnzeller1338]

This is the second time I've watched this one and it's just as entertaining as the first. Taking an old rusty piece of junk and restoring to look like new is true talent. 👍👍

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi John, thank you for watching multiple times. Your comment made my day. Thank you again! - R&R

[@pops55650]

Wow that was a tough project. My fingers hurt just watching you sand lol. Very nice

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Pops Smith, this was by far the rustiest restoration yet. When I got the truck I thought it would just be surface rust but I was very wrong. A lot of sanding which me 3 days maybe closer to 4 but it was worth it. I am glad you liked it :) - R&R

[@TheBadJuJu666]

I'm a new subscriber, just wanted to say this turned out really nice! That was a lot of rust; maybe investing in some Evapo-Rust might make your sandblasting go easier and save you from having to change your medium too often. Keep up the good work!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi TheBadJuJU, thank you for subscribing to my channel. I hope you enjoy the future restorations. For my next restoration I am going to use a solution :) Thank you for taking the time to write a comment as well as watching my videos. I hope you and your family are doing okay during these tough times. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

A lot of hard work, but worth it. Thanks for sharing.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Jacen , thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the restoration video. I hope you enjoy the other restorations I have done. - R&R

[@sunshine19701989]

You Sir live near an interstate. I know those sounds.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Sunshine, the interstate is literally my backyard. Behind me about 40 yards is a major highway. :) - R&R

[@strypecat]

Hi I was wondering I have a Tonka jeep and I would like to know how much you charge to restore it also I would like to put something on it to remember my mom she was in the army from 1970 to 1971 can you get custom decals made that says in memory of someone to put somewhere on the jeep

[@keithmcdaniels1632]

Nice save... a lot of people would have thrown that in the garbage. I watch many tonka restoration videos, your skills are improving . Thanks for another great video!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Keith, thank you for your kind words. It made me happy to read that you said I my skills are improving; that means a lot to me. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave me a comment. I hope you have been staying healthy during these times. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi my friend 👋👋👋 awesome restoration 👍👍👍💣🔥👌🏽✌🏻🇷🇺

[@RestoreandRepair]

Привет, Кошмар Кошмар, рад снова видеть вас в разделе комментариев. Спасибо за ваши добрые слова. Я очень рад, что вам понравилось восстановление. Наконец, я надеюсь, что вы были здоровы и здоровы в эти трудные времена. До следующего раза, позаботься, мой друг. - R&R

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Restore and Repair Буду знать что можно общаться на русском!!!😁 конечно все понравилось🤝👍 и ты береги себя 🤝

[@stijnVDA1994]

may i suggest making like side pieces with a 3d printer to fill up the engine sides?

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi stijnVDA1994, that is a really interesting idea. That is something I am going to look into. Thank you for your suggestion :) Take are my friend. - R&R

[@stijnVDA1994]

​@@RestoreandRepair maybe design also screw hole filler pieces so you can just put in one or to screws and then covering it up and making it less hard to fit in the engine compartment.

[@kevinchildress6569]

Great job lots of Labor involved but worth it

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Kevin, thank you for leaving me a kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the restoration video. I hope you enjoy my other restorations. Stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@MichaelBritt23]

That's the best use of an Amazon gift card.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Michael, your comment made me laugh. Thank you for great comment. I hope to continue to see you in the comment section for my other restorations. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@GreigM8471]

Oh WOW! Ok so I just rewatched all your videos again from the dump truck to the Jeep. Your skills have improved so much! Love the Hot Rod Orange on this! I think I had this one when I was a kid. Great job my friend! You should be very proud of this one. Hope your fingers recover from all that sanding! Keep up the great work!

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Greg, its great seeing you again in the comments. Thank you for subscribing to my channel :D I really appreciate you going through and watching all my restorations. Reading your comment brought me a lot of joy especially to see that you said my skills are improving. I am always looking to get better. I am glad you like the color. I was not sure of the color until it came out of the oven. I like how the decals go nice with it. lol the comment about my fingers recovering made me laugh. It def. was a lot ton of sanding. Thanks again brother. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@GreigM8471]

Restore and Repair Did I miss something? When did you get a powder coat machine? I so want to use one! Is it easy to use for beginners? Sorry for all the questions. Lol... how are your fingers doing? 😁

[@jeremyedgell9989]

WOW! Had one just like this! Well what it looked like before you restored it. Awesome job as always!!!!!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

You think that Tonka Jeep has some rust? Take a look at a 70’s Landcruiser, those things came as deck cargo and were rusting before they were unloaded off the ship. Nice restoration, so much work. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Stuart, love the comment and it cracked me up reading about the landcruiser rusting before it was unloaded off the ship hahah. Your comment is much appreciated it as well as your viewership. I hope you and your family are doing well during these tough times. Stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@ВікторРоманюк-й2ж]

Золотые руки Мастера и дьявольское терпение дают свой результат. Великолепная работа, как впрочем и всегда. У меня к Вам вопрос, Вы сами коллекционируете игрушки, выполняете чей-то заказ или реставрируете их на продажу? Вам успехов в труде и здоровья. Вам и Вашим близким.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Привет, Віктор Романюк, я действительно рад снова тебя видеть. Как твои дела? Несколько грузовиков были восстановлены для людей, которых я знаю, пару грузовиков были моими более 10 лет назад, а затем большинство последних, которые я сделал, я купил в интернете, а затем перепродал. Спасибо за ваши добрые слова. Я всегда благодарен людям, таким как вы, смотреть мои видео и оставлять комментарии. Я действительно вижу хорошее сообщество, начинающееся здесь. Надеюсь, у вас все хорошо в эти трудные времена. Опять же, всегда приятно видеть тебя, брат. До следующего раза, береги себя. - R&R

[@ВікторРоманюк-й2ж]

@@RestoreandRepair I'm fine. Thank you very much for your kind words. I am pleased to watch your videos. Good luck.

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@ВікторРоманюк-й2ж Glad to hear you are doing well. Thank you brother. - R&R

[@kathoakes929]

Wow! Great restoration. A lot of work but worth the end result!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Kath, thank you for your kind comment. I hope you enjoy my other restorations. I hope you stay safe and healthy. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@kathoakes929]

@@RestoreandRepair thankyou you and your family stay safe.

[@georgequalls5043]

Wondering if it is practical or possible to powder coat the rivets beforehand so they match?

[@aot9644]

I have a soft spot for old Tonka trucks. My older brother would always let me play with his when we were kids. About a year ago my mother-in-law gifted me my husband's and my brother-in-law's old Tonka dump truck and back hoe. They're very rusty, but they've been played with and loved pretty hard.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Adriana, thank you for sharing your story with me. That sounds like a very special gift and something that will last forever. It always feels good bringing something back that others might have thrown away. Who knows, maybe you will restore your tonka trucks :) I hope to continue to see you in the comment section. I also hope that you and your family have been doing okay during these tough times. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@fartsackjack7081]

love watchin these vids !! make s me miss building models back in the day !!!! if if ur lookin to buy stuff LMK i have a box full of tonka and ertl stuff ..some pretty dang nice some with good parts anyway !! keep up the great work !!!! love it !!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Mike, thank you for leaving me a such a kind comment. I watch a few model building channels on youtube. I really appreciate you reaching out regarding the tonka stuff and its something def. something I will think about. I hope you and your family are doing okay during these tough times. Please stay safe and healthy my friend. - R&R

[@MeanJohnDean]

If you just used a drill on the rivets you'd do less damage to the metal.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi John, thank you for your comment. You are right, using a drill would be better. Behind the scenes my drill was actually not working. I was able to get it up and running a few times. That is why you see at the end of the video a new drill. The dremel looks like its doing really bad damage to the truck but its an illusion. The contrast between the metal and rust makes it look super bad. Anyways, I really appreciate you taking the time to write to me as well as watch my video. I hope you are staying safe and healthy. God bless and take care my friend. - R&R

[@MikeL-FL]

Restore and Repair You could always stick a drill bit in the Dremel. That’s what I do, because my drill is like nearly as old as I am and very slow.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A STUNNING restoration job!!... She looks better than she did when she left the Tonka Factory!!.... Keep up the great work Bud!!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Thomas, Thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed the newest restoration project. - R&R

[@infantryveteran2636]

Three days sanding, but beautiful!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Infantry Veteran, love the name! This restoration probably took the most sanding than any of my other ones. It was a lot of work but I think it turned out pretty good. Thank you for taking the time to comment as well as watch my restoration. I look forward to continuing to see you in the comment section for my other restoration videos. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@infantryveteran2636]

@@RestoreandRepair I have watched all of your videos, just didn't take the time to comment. Always a thumbs up though! You'll start seeing my comments a lot more now that I know you read them!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice shiny paint job...

[@RestoreandRepair]

I was worried about the color but when it came out of the oven it was awesome. - R&R

[@GreigM8471]

Great job on the powder coating! You have the steadiest hand to paint the wheels with a paint pen! If I tried it would be a hot mess! Lol. Looking forward to the next video! Keep up the good work my friend! Cheers!

[@RestoreandRepair]

HI Greg, its great seeing you again brother. How have you been? I really appreciate your kind comments. I hope you have been well. I should have a new video out soon. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@Outlawstar79]

Ahhh yeah son! this is one cherry lil vehicle and I yes it is a Jeep but def getting some 70's bronco vibes off this bad boy! The orange really makes it all pop and just come together, the rust this puppy was intense but you made it shine like a diamond. Great Video and Awesome Resto! Keep up the good work! was soo cool seeing my name roll through the end credits!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Outlawstar, this is probably one the best comments I have ever gotten. Its always great seeing you brother and I hope things on your end have been well. I am glad you liked this restoration. I wasn't sure on the color but I think it turned out pretty cool; so I am glad you liked the color too. Anyways, till next time. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@duanenorelli5488]

you can use an epoxy primer to fill in those imperfections or use glaze coat we use that for body work on the big cars and trucks, just saying it would help cut down on sanding time and make it easier to work with

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Duane, thank you for your comment and suggestion. I know that Eastwood sells it and can be used for powder coating. I just did not want to shell out the money for it. >< I really appreciate you taking the time to help me get better in my skills. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@Hoonozit]

Turned out looking good. Sanding that JB Weld had to be a pain.

[@williambrown319]

Gotta love these older toys. Sit in the bottom of a lake for 10 years, look like hell, couple hours hard work and good for another 60 years

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi William, hahah so true. Thank you for your great comment. I am glad you enjoyed the restoration. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@861LJ]

All that work...you persevered..and it turned out amazing! You should be proud of yourself! 👍🏻

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi LadyJessica861, thank you for your kind comment. It really made my day reading this. I am happy you enjoyed the restoration video. Stay safe and healthy my friend. - R&R

[@anonymousunnamed3026]

Wow! That's pretty damn impressive. I thought that truck was a lost cause. Not in your hands. You've worked your magic again!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Thank you so much for your kind words. When I received the truck I thought it was just surface rust but man was I wrong. The was the worst rust I have seen yet on any restoration I have done. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and watching my videos. I hope you have been well. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@hutchcraftcp]

Interesting how tonka took one of their older models and added another plate to jack it up. I had a similar one that wasn't jacked up. The rivets on the front by the headlightsare where the turn signals are actually at on the real Jeep

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi hutchcraftcp, thank you for watching the restoration as well as leaving me a comment. I did not know the rivets were the same as the real jeep. I really appreciate your viewership. I hope to continue to see you in the comment section on my other restoration videos. I hope you are staying safe and healthy during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@lawrencereid9375]

WOW! After Operation Oxidation you need to change the name of your channel to The Sandman. GREAT JOB!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Lawrence, its great to see you again. How have you been? Haha your comment cracked me up. I am really happy that you enjoyed the restoration. Thanks for being such an awesome subscriber! Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

Smoked Jeepster...just add Bar-B-Que sauce...mmmmm......

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi S. Smith, lol your comment made me laugh. Thank you for taking the time to write a unique comment, I really appreciated it. I hope you are doing well during these tough times. Please stay healthy and safe. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

@@RestoreandRepair I always wait for your next video. A pleasure to watch.

[@RestoreandRepair]

@@SSmith-fm9kg Thank you, that means a lot. - R&R

[@timbo1613]

So cool. Awesome work!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Tim, thank you for your kind comment. I am happy that you enjoyed the restoration. I hope you and your family are staying safe during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@RestorationAustralia]

Looks great well done.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hey Restoration Australia, its great seeing you again. How have you been? Always appreciate your viewership and comments. I hope you have been well my friend. Take care :) - R&R

[@RestorationAustralia]

@@RestoreandRepair Hi friend, I'm good thanks for asking. I'm working on a Tonka dump truck at the moment I hope you'll watch it one day. Well it will look way different than how you do them but you may like it. Takes two more weeks to finish since I'm working full time. All the best

[@davidk4940]

Great Job! Perhaps you could have used an anti-rust agent before the bondo and sanding phase. Other than that, nice job.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi David, you are right. After this video I went out and bought some vinegar for rust removal. Hopefully that will speed things up. The still cant believe how bad the rust pits were on this truck. When I got it, I thought it was all service rust. Always great seeing you brother and I really appreciate you always leaving me a comment. I hope you have been well. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@marcocinquini1985]

It was so rusted, that, it looked it was deep fried. It's a simple model, but, turned out to look awesome.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Marco, hahah that is such a good analogy. It does look like it was deep fried. lol Thank you for watching the restoration as well as leaving me such a great comment. I hope to see you in the comment section for my other videos. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@Paperghost]

Finding the hidden beauty of an object through restoration is an art. You sir, are an artist of the highest calibre.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Gordon, wow thank you for writing such a kind comment. I am glad you like the restoration. Happy New Year my friend. - R&R

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

I really admire your patience and sticktoitiveness....this is less a restoration and more a resurrection....beautiful work at every turn. Best wishes and stay healthy.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Dr. Skip, First thank you for being an awesome subscriber. Its always great reading the comments from those who watch my videos and are a member of the Restore and Repair community. I really loved reading your comment; it meant a lot to me. Things are going well at the moment and I am trying my best to stay healthy. I truly hope everything is going well on your end and that things continue to go well if they are. Thank you again and till next time. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@solitairesmith3553]

what a GORGEOUS JOB!! I REALLY DIDNT THINK IT COULD BE DONE. ITS BEAUTIFUL ;)

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Solitaire smith, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy that you enjoyed the restoration. I hope my future restorations are just as good. I hope you are doing well during these tough times. Take care my friend. - R&R

[@PacificEdibleSeaweed]

Nice work.

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Jason, thank you for your nice comment. I am really happy to read that you thought it turned out well. I hope you and your family are doing well. Till next time, take care my friend. - R&R

[@bettysanborn1991]

Good job as usual!

[@RestoreandRepair]

Hi Betty, thank you for your kind comment. I am really happy to read you enjoyed the restoration. I hope you have been well! - R&R