Vintage Tonka Camper Restoration

Vintage Tonka Camper Restoration
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[@gregoryl.mcgarvey1042]

Wouldn't it be worth more if it was original?

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

These mid 1970's Tonkas are a dime a dozen. Before I worked on it, it was worth around $30. Restored in original condition, might be worth $60. It's really a toss up either way, but the right collector might like the uniqueness of a custom paint job. With the right collectors going after this one, it might end up going for $80-$100. There are only a few Tonkas that are rare enough to be worth any decent amount of money, And the serious collectors that pay top dollar are going to want those in mint condition in it's original box

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

Funny you should say that. I just restored a dodge pickup( yellow/ black) and a dodge dump truck( orange) and made 160. They paid for parts, paint and labor. 2 new windshields, a steering wheel, 4 tires with white inserts and new hub caps, sheet metal, welding wire, axle rod, decals, rivets, & rivet tool. P.S They both want me to restore more items.

[@JackScurlock]

I do this professionally for collectors and museums. As the others said...these are all over the place. If you wish original they must be Japanned (baked enamel) not power coated yet most do not care. Good question. Huggs, captjack

[@center8922]

@@samhaltin Who will come?

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

@@center8922 They

[@julianross1084]

I was born in 97 and had a ton of my dads old school matchbox and larger size Tonka stuff my dad had new as a kid growing up, I’m glad I was able to play with some of this stuff because toys now are shit.

[@fredrichardson9761]

When I saw all the rust I thought for sure you'd have some pitting - but it doesn't seem like there was much at all. And yeah the Tonka mustard color scheme left a lot to be desired - the blue looks awesome! Nice restoration!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks 👍

[@georgiahoosier]

What a great memory this brought back for me. I got the entire Tonka camping set for Christmas in 1965. It had the camper, a Jeep CJ, a Wagoneer, and a little trailer with a yellow plastic split window Corvette on it. The whole set was in that funky tan color. One little trivial tidbit, the camper also had a "US Steel" sticker on the roof. Beautiful restoration job!

[@cricketwireless7409]

When I was a kid my toys never looked this awesome. Thanks!

[@lulul]

i liked the first color too..

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrBraxton1999]

I didn't

[@colleenshook6407]

I'm glad your restorations are not so boring, thank you!

[@dannyreno8246]

Man that project came out really amazing ,the blue worked out sweet😁

[@garrylovesey6810]

Another beautiful restoration. Ready again for another 20 years play.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks again!

[@deronhanson5454]

Thoroughly love when someone takes a toy that I played with when I was growing up & restores it to total pristine quality-good job!!!

[@brooklyndan11206]

Love the way you took a old classic Tonka and added a new color!! Got 5 stars from me my friend!! 🤗👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@randybourdon2791]

Another outstanding transformation! It’s Bob Ross approved!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@AmiraMohamed-to1yk]

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[@AmiraMohamed-to1yk]

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[@Doc_Fartens]

First time I haven't cared that the paint job wasn't true to the original. That blue is frickin' gorgeous.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Smurfit-dx2uo]

I agree the blue is better

[@ForDemoPurposesOnly]

I have to agree. When I first started watching, I was thinking "Please don't go with the original color!" I was hoping he would have gone with more of a "Winnebago" type livery, but I think it came out really nice in the color he chose.

[@crashlife487]

I dunno man, I’d have done grabber orange

[@joaquingurrola3936]

I had one of this tonka truck when I was a little kid. I wanted to see one again ,and I just found it. Thank you

[@gaygronlore13]

I'm a simple gal. I see trg on my notifications and I click like!!🙌

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@brandonellis8111]

I love the rusty post apocalyptic look of this particular camper. If it was missing wheels, only then I would've restored it. Beautiful job regardless

[@davegoldspink5354]

As much as I’m a fan of keeping things original you’ve done an absolutely brilliant job. Any kid would be proud to have such a beautifully restored truck. Excellent work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome restoration. Thanks for saving another toy.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TheBadJuJu666]

Your new blasting cabinet is awesome. Love the mount for the nozzle! Seems like it makes sandblasting smaller pieces much easier.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

I love it!

[@440Moparfan]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS What so you use for blasting?

[@johnwilliams1223]

@@440Moparfan Try a bag of Black Diamond from Tractor Supply. It’s around 10 bucks or so. Works very well for these applications.

[@uncledave8857]

Blue was a great idea! Over at the military museum at the old Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, they used to rejuvenate old rubber parts with KY jelly. It took them a while to convince the manufactures that it wasn't a joke and they really did want to order a 55 gallon drum, delivered to an Army base, but eventually they understood. Now convincing the wife that the KY out in the garage is for work use might be a tougher sell, but it's an idea if you're ever in need of something to restore rubber parts. I like the Hand Tool Rescue t-shirt, it's good to see makers supporting each other!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Definitely not what the Army used KY Jelly for back in my day, lmao!

[@uncledave8857]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS hahaha

[@garthmay9389]

Bonus points for the Hand Tool Rescue t-shirt!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

lol thanks!

[@barbaraanderson58]

Might be my favorite one so far!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@lordveridian235]

Welcome Back! You have been missed. Congrats on the new "YAAAYYYY!!" Box. I, like many others, wholeheartedly approve of the improved colour scheme. I can't Imagine any Child who receives it as a Gift would be concerned that it wasn't the original colour. They would only see a really cool new Toy. And THAT is the Items Real Value. Another job masterfully Done!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you so much!

[@Twizztify]

That blue is electrifying!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@brentjackson7637]

Love the color change!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ksurah]

I had one of these as a kid. It was blue as well, but not so deep of a color as this. A friend and I took our trucks for a ride around the neighborhood, me sitting on the camper back as if on a skateboard. What a blast we had, until we got home after being gone for hours. Oh the days gone by.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ANKCreative]

Incredible restore

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@gearradar]

I wouldn’t think newer or contemporary colours to be a hell worthy trespass. Kudos. Job well done.

[@michelea9725]

LMAO, I had one of these!! My young brother and I had birthdays only two days apart, so our family always celebrated both of them on one day. Lol, then my mother marked our gifts wrong, and I got my brother's tonka truck, while my brother got my Mrs Beasley doll. I loved that tonka truck, lol.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jodidavis6595]

I watch a few other restoration (Tonka and tools) and just now came across yours. This truck is now better than the original. Lol. Beautiful. Love that there’s no annoying music. 👍🏼

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks 👍

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice Tonka well done.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Spectacular restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!! Great pick for the Blue powder coat color !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you very much!

[@johnzeller1338]

You're right! The blue does look a lot better. Very nice restoration.👍

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks 👍

[@teee4532]

Awesome job and glad you changed it from the original color. It looks way better

[@lindastepp9842]

It has been a while, so good to see you post again, I really enjoy your videos.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Glad you like them!

[@tomsommer8372]

+1

[@charitybrown4274]

Awesome!! The blue was a good choice!!👍😁

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hairychest7865]

Glazed Champaign...interesting color name. And you are right. That color is "hideous"!! LOVE the blue. Awesome choice.

[@rasho9393]

That blue looks so great!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@pauljs6112]

Good call . The color change looked great !

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks 👍

[@lj5801]

Great job. The blue looks much better.

[@ullgeologist]

Awesome, TRG! That original color was horrendous, but that blue is WOW!

[@Tim-57]

She looks great Tim Love the blue🙂

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@1corycar]

I'm sure it's been said before... but I could just stare at the sandblasting part for hours...

[@wastelander138]

I'm sure it has as well. I think he could put a sandblasting compilation video up and it would probably be pretty popular.

[@MarkMeadows90]

I'm glad you used that blue. My favorite color! Love the Hand Tool Rescue shirt lol

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@metalsnak6]

First time I got here right away, been missing these videos!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@metalsnak6]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS defiantly did! Keep it up!

[@ShellyCline]

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 😊

[@schristy3637]

New sand blaster? A toy that was made over 40 years age. Can be broken down and made to look new. But things made now... Company's(most not all) don't want them to last more than a few years. That go from toys to T.V.'s. Great Video!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks! Yep, new cabinet thanks to the fine folks at www.redlinestands.com

[@tomtbi]

I don't blame you for the color change... looks 100 % better!

[@eritach]

Mi troka, me la regalaron de niño, siempre me acorde de ella, y la vuelvo a ver, gracias Man,

[@thomasheroux3146]

Great Job! The blue color reminds me of R2-D2. 😁

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donaldswink6259]

Beautiful restoration job.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesjustice4515]

Looking at it at the end. It is beautiful. Another fantastic job. Good night and god bless

[@shawnwright4129]

I love the blue color!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@crazykansan3026]

Reminds me of my childhood camper. Nice job.

[@julienghanadan8311]

Great vintage tonka camper restoration trg Restoration 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks 👍

[@dubuyajay9964]

Wish I had this camper for my GI Joe's. I could see the Dreadnoks hanging out/living in it.

[@solitairesmith3553]

LOVE THE BLUE!!!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@cecilgore495]

Love the chosen color, it is awesome.

[@andresoviedo5509]

That blue Is amazing

[@chazzcombs]

Excellent choice on the color! That blue is stunning. Great job, as always!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks so much!

[@christopherprince3250]

That blue is awesome

[@FredS-yr4hd]

wow that blue is awesome!! great work!

[@PeterT1981]

Beautiful blue.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Mad9977]

what a gorgeous result ✌️😎👍

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks 👍

[@thisisrestoration1983]

Nice result bro! Greetings from Germany and stay healthy!:-)

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Danke

[@Missionpilot2]

I used to play with so many of the toys you have restored. Love the videos and care you take in restoring these! Thanks for sharing!

[@bmaquetauraciones9271]

that blue so so so beautiful that blue is very cool brother !!!

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello TRG beautiful restoration good job well done my friend

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you 👍

[@murlthomas2243]

Beautiful paint job! I approve of the color choice!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cposwn]

Very nicely done.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you very much!

[@mrmatt4742]

Just as good as rescue and restore videos. Not bad!

[@Lambmit]

I love the blue color.

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Great restoration

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

I like that color, in fact, it's my favorite color. My betta fish is that color. But, it doesn't look right on a '70s camper in my opinion. Great job though, as usual.

[@stevecann3394]

Beautiful. And such a well edited video too. Thanx!😀😀

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamholmes9195]

Love the blue color!! Looks awesome!!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@byrontaylor9235]

Awesome vid and yay you used my fav shade of blue again the illusion blue i love that shade of powder coat

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ericking7406]

Love the paint stripping !

[@AgoristsRising]

Something about this reminds me of Toy Story 😃 Awesome job!

[@kevinbaker4241]

That camper looks like it's ready to go to Canada, pick up Hand Tool Rescue (HTR subscriber here - gotta get that shirt...), and take him to Banff.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Road Trip!!!!

[@stevenklingler9376]

best restoration I've seen yet! love the blue! 💙

[@jamescook5729]

Like like the way u filmed the tearin down the Tonka. Not the fast speed so much. Enjoy seein rushed items brought back to their former glory. Thanks 😊.

[@michaelsylvester7272]

I absolutely love the blue color, An other amazing job!!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thomasrobey8096]

This may be my favorite yet. Love that color and overall result. That was a good find.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks so much!

[@jamesstrongman8869]

Beautiful colour Blue.

[@yana1955]

Nice job on the clear plastic parts. Too many restorers go straight to replacement parts instead of UV setups and polishing.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@babalui66]

Nice Jeep and great job

[@jflclc]

Love that blue!! Beautiful!

[@MrSmekalka]

Neat. I had this exact model when I was a kid.

[@razorboyXVII]

Great restore - love your color choice!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks so much!

[@TheFabrik]

One more amazing job 🙌

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brentjackson7637]

Wow, nice job!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks!

[@melodysimonson1510]

Love the color, original or not!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CJ_7519]

I like the part where it said time to paint and the clapping came out of nowhere, lol🤣👏!!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CJ_7519]

@@TRGRESTORATIONS, you're welcome🙏🏿🤟!!

[@randywilliams9531]

Looks like you upgraded your blaster Looks good hope it works as good as it looks

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

it definitely does! Redline Stands are beasts!

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

Looks really good!

[@albertpeterson7134]

Amazing Job. Can't Wait Till The Next One. Keep Them Coming

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks! Will do!

[@charleswise5570]

That looks awesome! Nice choice!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@herrdeutschmann4602]

Well Done!!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Danke! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TattooedAussieChick]

I wish this was my job. It’s the most satisfying thing ever! ❤️