Totally Trashed Toy Restoration - US Navy SeaBee Tribute -

[@lkmayhew9390]

I especially like this one as my Dad was in the SeaBees. He was stationed on Saipan. He carved a good sized Sea Bee emblem out of ammunition crates while there. Thanks for sharing this restore. Great job.

[@HAMM3R.]

I have no words to describe how much I appreciate these videos for not having some awful, royalty free elevator music blasting all over them.

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[@HAMM3R.]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS I'm cool with anything, really. But if I was to pick from those.. I'd say toys and/or industrial equipment.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Another very fine restoration! I'm watching the 1944 film "The Fighting Seabees" tonight....especially the part where John Wayne uses the tractor to rip open the fuel tanks at the top of the hill to destroy the enemy. I salute you and your craftsmanship.

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[@4Mikes4Mindset4]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS a dildo? Original model? If you don't ask, you can't receive

[@makeminefreedom]

Great attention to detail. The small ripples in the gray paint look just like the weld lines in real painted steel. This is an outstanding restoration. Thanks for saving a piece of history.

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Thank you very much!

[@georgebrown8312]

That is awesome how you restored that toy US Nave Seabee front-end loader to working order. It looks much better than before. Great work.

[@1stzjtruck706]

As a former construction mechanic in the Seabee’s. I have to say thank you so you’re wonderful work.

[@jasonsummit1885]

A CM, were you stationed in Port Hueneme?

[@Dnaceman]

@@jasonsummit1885 I worked at Port Hueneme for 22 years before moving to Oregon.

[@1stzjtruck706]

Yes I was stationed at port Hueneme. NMCB 4. I was also an instructor at the A and C school.

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Thanks!! Thanks for serving!

[@seabee0733]

4 does more.....

[@garygraham6020]

Am working on a 1970’s gas turbine hydraulic Tonka right now. It is my first restoration and you are an inspiration.

[@d_gurl_bec7126]

Noticing that there's so much talent that goes into doing all this restoration. It's awesome!

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Thank you!

[@spuds6423]

Bingo!!!!👍

[@billd7197]

Fast motion is funny! But seriously, can you imagine how many hours of fun and imagination a child would have had playing with this toy?

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

An evening would not be complete without watching sand blasting. So satisfying. Nice restoration, though.

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So true!

[@thijsversteeg9010]

Filling and sanding ultimately ensure a beautiful restoration! TRG you did it again! The addition of a flashing light is definitely the finishing touch.

[@rlwalker2]

Construction under difficult conditions. A very tough group. I loved the sandblasting right along with everyone else. The sound effect reminded me of when I was a kid at the movies and the cartoons started.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Awesome, Thanks for watching!

[@vixengypsy]

I'm working my way through your playlist & wanted to say thank you for showing us all your entire process!

[@peterturner5618]

As a Vietnam Veteran and a former Seabee, this brought back many "fond" memories. By the way a while ago I was at the VFW when an Army Vet came up to me and said, "You Seabees were the crazy bastards I ever met." I thanked him for the compliment and bought him a beer.

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man if that's all it takes to get a free beer, I'm going to call you crazy every time I see you lol

[@RCTractorGuy]

Impressive restoration but also impressive bit of work that went into making this toy back in the day.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

That's so cool. Thank you for doing as a tribute. My brother and his wife are Seabees.

[@KatieJack7972]

Wow what are seabees

[@KatieJack7972]

Nvm

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@KatieJack7972 seabees are U.S. Navy construction and equipment operator's.

[@paulchapin4472]

As a former heavy equipment operator (EO) in the Seabees, 1976 to 1982, I say thank you. That looks awesome and brings up some great memories.

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Thanks for serving!

[@kevinw3671]

It never ceases to amaze me how he takes what looks like nothing left of the metal body and, after the sandblasting, it's clean and pit free. I'm beginning to think TRG has a fountain of youth in his sandblasting machine.

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lol its a special kind of sand bought from a wizard.

[@fair2middlin]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS Is it the sand from the hourglass from The Wizard Of Oz?

[@davidjohnston330]

I was wondering where this was headed. As always, nothing to worry about. Fantastic build again. All hail the Mighty SeaBees! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Thanks for watching!

[@chrissharp5073]

As a Royal Naval veteran this is an outstanding restoration that honours a great American unit, the Fighting Seabees. Well done.

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[@chrissharp5073]

How about having a go at an industrial appliance?

[@dumberthandirt9912]

Nice! My father was a Seabee in WWII Marine saying “Never slug a Seabee, he maybe some Marine’s father”

[@brazillady5119]

Chris Murphy , my Grandfather was a Seabee. He wasn’t a Marine’s father, but he was the father of a navy man - my father, who also served in WWII. My Grandfather served in WW I and II.

[@jamest1148]

My father was a Seabee in WWII as well!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

lmao! Nice one!

[@ArmandoDy]

Awesome restoration. You should put a Shipwreck G.I. Joe figure in the drivers seat.👍🤠👌

[@exlibrisas]

Big respect for restorers, who take care of rust pits. Worth watching.

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[@exlibrisas]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS Toys and appliances are the most interesting. But anything is good.

[@kevindaly5093]

The Sandman strikes once again and the results are spectacular. A top notch tribute. Well done.

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Thanks! Sandman?

[@colettatech6083]

My dad & uncle were Seabees in WWII. Loved this restoration!

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Thanks for watching!

[@lawrencereid9375]

A fine tribute to the Seabees! WELL DONE!

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Thanks for watching!

[@alexsandermiranda4644]

I liked your videos to encourage people to fix things 😎🤟👏

[@ronaldschawo8971]

Amen friend! I'm a retired Seabee and I loved the tribute! Keep up the good work!

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[@ronaldschawo8971]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS I like the toy restorations best, though old tooling is interesting too

[@melmoore6885]

Great restoration and a bloody good film, well done!!

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[@melmoore6885]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS more toys are good, but it would be great to see you refurbish some old tools.

[@EZapar]

Awesome! My Grandpa was a photographer in the Sea Bees in WW2.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Bet he could tell some stories!!

[@tamirerez2547]

Me: Where are you finding all these old rusty toys from 40 years ago?? TRG: I found an old time machine and restored it...

[@vickiefowler1429]

Nicely done! A fitting tribute to “the Fighting Seabees”!!!

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Thanks!

[@altonafalcon837]

WAIT FOR IT..... Boom! Sandblasting machine. Guy knows what his audience likes haha

[@brazillady5119]

Altona Falcon, I swear I am going to get a sandblaster just so I can sandblaster. I’ll haunt junk yards looking for rusty stuff.

[@imtrash6713]

yup

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

I fucked up and didnt buy a 7400 sand blast cabinet that sold for $475 near me. I really didnt have the money for it. But could have probably sold it for $4000

[@johndowe7003]

@@brazillady5119 start your own small business, ive sandblasted truck/car rims for decent money. people bring in all sorts of crap too lol

[@TerryProthero]

@Altona Falcon It's really impossible to do this sort of work without one. They are such useful machines.

[@TheCyclingArtist]

Retired Navy here this is awesome. Thanks for the tribute.

[@donnaleveron5711]

Ick! What a mess! I was afraid your thumb would go through the top, it looked too thin. What a magnificent restoration! Beautifully done!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOO KOOOOOLLLL. Mike Espo Awesome work .

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Thanks for watching!

[@richardcorwin5529]

Nicely done and a great tribute to the SeaBees!

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Thanks for watching!

[@grayrim]

Crazy that this got recommended to me and I’m a Seabee. Must be all the restoration videos I’ve been watching lately.

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Thanks for watching!

[@marksullivan9667]

What a wonderful tribute to the Seabees ! CAN DO !

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[@Bigskyguy56]

Nice job on this resto & the Tribute to The SeaBees is a great touch.

[@diecastmonster]

awesome job....I just stumbled on this channel, I am sure glad I did

[@stephaniesander5465]

My dad was a Seabee (WWII). Great video.

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[@jasonsummit1885]

I still remember all of the words to the Seabee song. As a former U.S.Navy CM. Awesome job.👍

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Thanks for serving!

[@jackdehaan2267]

Beautiful work done here.

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[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. Nice tribute.

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Thanks!

[@donaldswink6259]

Super sweet restoration, love the color. Nice job.

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[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi TRG👋 very very good restoration toy 👍👍👍

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Thanks!

[@American_Jeeper]

Wow, that thing has got to be old. I don't ever remember them being that green color....mine was all yellow, and that was in the late '70's. Awesome job, yet again.

[@scottouellette9411]

From a die hard collector that dozer was manfactured from 1962-1968 in turquoise green, other colors used highway orange, safety yellow,fire engine red, army green, navy blue.

[@frankforrest1597]

@@scottouellette9411 I still have mine with that funky green color; along with the matching dump truck. Had lots of fun with it as a kid. Saving it for a grand son some day.

[@American_Jeeper]

@@scottouellette9411 Wow, you learn something new everyday. I always thought Tonka were just yellow. Thanks, Scott!

[@scottouellette9411]

@@American_Jeeper I am also retired from military 20yrs. AA. I been collecting Tonkas since my first as a Xmas gift back in 1954. I have well over 1000pcs. in original condition many in original boxes too.

[@scottouellette9411]

@@frankforrest1597 Sounds like a solid idea to me Frank. Can't go wrong with original vintage Tonka American made pressed steel toys. Get him started.

[@jpettigrew011]

I don't know why, but the sandblasting is very satisfying to watch. I guess it's the renewal of something old.

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[@gayle525]

You have done a miraculous job on this dozer.

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Thanks!

[@tint661]

I wondered why the gray paint. What a great tribute to the Seabee's. My one friend was a Seabee. Looks good.

[@shawnkahler5650]

Great job! This is my favorite restoration! It reminds me of my dad who was a Seabee. I wish I had the capabilities to do this. I would like to make one for my son to always remember him.

[@rodneywilson9725]

I love your videos Keep marking them

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Thank you! Will do!

[@jimmyc8329]

You adlibbed the blinking light and the color...nice touch.

[@MrCubansurfer]

US Navy Vet APPROVED! USS KITTY HAWK CV-63 🍻🍻🍻

[@TheCyclingArtist]

What other ships did you serve on you look familiar.

[@MrCubansurfer]

Jason's Trike Adventures - That’s it man. One was good enough for me.

[@marty01957]

Beautiful job! Great restoration!

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Thanks!

[@jonnerztube]

Man, what a talent, don't ever stop.

[@radioactivelarry]

Beautiful job on a basket case dozer. SeaBees is fitting for that dozer.

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Thanks!

[@chrisemm4125]

I am amazed by his skills! And his love for the details!

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Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Cradley684]

Great job, God Bless America, Brian UK !!!

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[@TJNC1976]

Outstanding work and detail . From a USMC vet

[@jknuttel]

As an ex-Seabee, I enjoyed this video immensely.

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Thanks for serving!

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I have watched several of your videos. I love the toys and the nod to the military. So I subscribed today and will look forward to more videos.

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[@marydegenkolb9603]

I like them all. I love the old things, that were made when people took pride in making them. And they lasted, with care for years. I grew up in the 60's. Had a favorite doll I carried for years. Lost it in a bad marriage. Went online and just this past spring, I found one! I guess at 63 years old, you have an appreciation for good things.

[@m.e.t164]

From a former Seabee (EO1) thank you for this!

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Thanks for serving!

[@seabee0733]

Alpha Co rocks

[@Jason-qc4ty]

One of the first I've seen save so much time by going straight for the sand blaster. Good job!

[@slobberpuss8261]

Yeah I don't quite understand why you put it in rust remover, strip all the paint off, THEN throw it in the sand blaster. WHOOOOOO

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Some people will remove as much as they can to keep the paint from getting mixed in with their blast media. It makes it last a bit longer and will save money in the long run, but to me it's not worth the extra effort.

[@elfowl6873]

ONE COOL RESTORATION!!!! good job.

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[@travelersdiecastcustoms1511]

Kool seeing different customs. Great job 👍👍👍

[@nightwalker5278]

Stunning result. Thanks for sharing.

[@jebsails2837]

My father had great respect for the SeaBees. He watched them build and extend the runways on Saipan, for B29 use before the island was secured. Narragansett Bay

[@robertcoia130]

Davisville, RI Original home to the Sea Bees.

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[@rodolfogomez382]

Great restauration job.

[@brianalloway4501]

Nothing Boring about Navy Grey, but I'm a Navy Vet. Great Job, Nice custom Decals.

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Thanks for serving!

[@DEAFBOY80]

Great Job @TRG RESTORATION

[@paulorth2251]

Nice tribute to the Navy Seabees.

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Thanks!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm working on one of these right now!

[@geneconlon4125]

Amazing that the rubber treads were still on it. They're always missing one or both.

[@klausreviewscraftrestore3152]

i joined the navy while still in highschool, my last year of highschool. i am in the south pacific right now as we speak.

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Nice! Enjoy it!

[@behrickswoodworks8567]

Ex Air Force here, every generation of my family has served since my great great Grandfather came to America in 1841, I now have two of my sons serving and a third that is signed up and leaves for basic in 10 months, just wanted to say Thank You for your service. Best damned military in the world and we do it because we can!!! Love all my Brothers and Sisters retired, active and particularly those that gave all! God Bless you all!

[@gregorytalber2068]

Edward James ooo

[@macrolog]

what a beautiful job man

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Thanks!

[@neftalirosado6167]

Nostalgic toy 😔. Beautiful job, thanks.

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Thank you too!

[@donaldswink6259]

Beautiful restoration job.!

[@gregorytalber2068]

If I were you I would i would donate that model to a cb base near you so everyone there could see your fantastic work.

[@martyclack8782]

Nice tribute cleaned up real nice.

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Thanks!

[@246spyder]

Many memories of my kid-days. One Armed Forces day my class put on a show to celebrate the military around '55 the 10th anniversary. There is a song for each branch, we (my class) did the actual "C-B" song. "We're the Sea-Bees of the Navy" The name comes from "Construction Battalion". As an aside, three of my uncles were Marines in the entire Pacific Theater and one got a Silver Star on Iwo Jima driving a dozer. He wasn't a Sea-Bee just enlisted Marine. What he did was lead a bunch of other Marines up the mountain using the dozer for cover. He dropped the blade and sealed the cave (one of them) that the enemy combatants were in. All three uncles went through the entire war without harm, two went on to survive Korea.

[@heru-deshet359]

As a Navy vet, I approve of this outstanding job.

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Thanks! As an Army vet, I approve of this comment.

[@mariaa3457]

And as a former Seabee, I thank you! Great job!

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Thanks for serving!

[@redstrat1234]

Lovely work sir

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Thanks!

[@cplrey]

Well done sir! Well done.

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[@lory4678]

What a wonderful job!!!!!👏👏👏

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Thanks!

[@philippebenz2643]

Wait for it!!!! Yaaaaaaay! Brilliant!

[@timsmith1589]

Great job bro, I dig it. Air Force guy here but I respect my brothers in arms. Nice work.

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Hooah! Thanks for watching!

[@joelbaker1593]

Very nice Tim

[@johnblanton9969]

That Lab Metal is tough stuff. I said the heck with that a long time ago. A good heavy coat of hot flocked KL primer does great and is 100x easier to sand...Excellent job. I enjoyed your video.

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Thanks, might give it a try!

[@daddynutz024]

Great job.. totally Fubar back to new. 👍👍

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[@roccobusco5226]

Very nice restoration, I wonder if the battery should be mounted under the toy for ease of replacement.

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[@colleenshook6407]

That was great! Loved the added "Wait for it!, cheering!" Perfect LOL!

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tmart9084]

Just goes to show how professional this guy is, by taping his plyer's and tools so they don't scratch the paint...

[@joeymigues3276]

That looks pretty cool, i am a retired BU1 and my brother is a retired EO1.

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[@joeymigues3276]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS try to restore a old cast irom sewing machine base and cabinet

[@metalartRestoration123]

Very cool. 👍👍👍

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Thank you!

[@harshabiliangady3211]

I may be wrong but I think the exhaust pipe is turned in the wrong direction. But it’s extremely well done. God bless you.

[@porkchop955]

Excellent job! I learn so much from watching these. I stood at attention at the 15:40 mark.

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[@udorechner6846]

Very nice customrestoration. I like the military theme! The decal in the shovel maybe where better placed near the topedge of the backwall. So it was better protected from the gravel that will be transported in.

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