Vintage Tonka Cement Mixer Restoration How-To

[@jp2246]

Honestly the KZbin matchbox and Hot wheels restoration thing has exploded so much that it is refreshing to watch this restoration, something a little different

[@WheelsNThangs]

I agree. It's been a bit nuts with so many channels popping up. I'm going to try and mix it up a bit.

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Woo hoo So glad to see you back in the restoration business. You have been missed. That Tonka turned out great. I can't believe the transformation, especially as rusty as it was. That's something that any child would cherish. I hope you're staying safe, along with your family and your friends.

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. You stay safe as well my friend!

[@74bobby]

Its Been awhile. Glad to see a New Video.

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@escape150]

Great job 👍🏻 looks really nice......I like seeing Tonka Trucks restored

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@Jsellers1965]

It turned out great. Awesome Job! Your grandson is gonna love it.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Thanks for keeping the videos flowing during difficult times..

[@JDProject]

Long time no see, nice restoration video my friend 👍

[@scottthomas6202]

It's great to see a toy from my childhood brought back to life and used for its intended purpose. It's a toy, not a shelf item I had a toy cement mixer, and I could've sworn it was a Tonka , but the cement mixer turned when you pushed it...

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

An OUTSTANDING restoration job!!.. Looks better than it did when it left the Tonka Factory!! . Keep up the great work Bud!!

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@Tim-57]

Mr.Thangs back in action!😁 The truck looks great! Take care

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thanks Mr. Tim!

[@opasdiecastrestorations8611]

Turned out beautiful thanks for putting the time into it and sharing my friend!

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@brandonn2538]

Haven't even started the video yet and couldn't like it fast enough

[@WheelsNThangs]

Ha! Thank you Brandon!

[@brandonn2538]

@@WheelsNThangs Thank you! Glad to see some videos coming out.

[@martindaredare]

Excellent restoration, nice to see these small tonka s being done.

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@modergav]

Good to see you back

[@armorministries2548]

Awesome video WNT. Hope you all are staying safe. Thank you for the video, helps to take our minds off the current situation. God Bless.

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you, you as well!

[@hobbyaddict9908]

Really love your Tonka videos. Great job!!

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

All ready to back to the construction site!!

[@_stoatchaser]

Awesome to see new content from you. Thank you

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@kylezachritz2102]

So glad you’re back! Can’t wait to see more! 🚗

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@NitrousDiecast]

Looks good! Enjoyed the video

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you!

[@JAG64....]

Great Tonka resto !

[@heathkinn]

Wow you did such a great job on that tonka cement mixer...your truly talented..wish i had your skills..i love what you do..pls make more videos...your skills must be shown..its been a while and i was wondering where you been..you know how i love your vids!!!!more pls!!!

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thank you, I appreciate all the kind words!

[@travelersdiecastcustoms1511]

That turned out great👍👍👍

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice Shiny Paint Job!!

[@gunlakepaddlesports]

good work, looks great, and fine end user!

[@collectorfun]

In my coutry was produced as "San Mauricio" Brand, I reacently found one in excelent shape, the one I have when i was 3 years old kid and is in the family álbum is exactli the same but te mixer is red. Excelent job!

[@WheelsNThangs]

That is awesome. Thank you!

[@darrellboyd]

Nice job on the Tonka, just for my own education, I'm curious as to why you didn't paint the underside of the chassis and polish up the axles and protect with a clear coat? I'm still learning, so I have lots of questions. Thanks

[@WheelsNThangs]

Wanted to keep it as close to original as possible. Originally the underside just has some overspray and the axles aren't polished.

[@darrellboyd]

@@WheelsNThangs I understand, and thank you for your explanation.

[@eastcoastdrones4517]

I have that same truck in blue but in practically new condition

[@valborchardt3596]

Turned out great. Havent seen you for ages, guess the dental surgery kept you busy, take care and please be safe.

[@WheelsNThangs]

Thanks!

[@moderndaysalvage3976]

Great job with this one. Your last Tonka build got me to finish my Jeeps which were actually Tootsie but the same scale I had mentioned doing it on your other build if you would like to see them I made a short video on my channel. I can’t wait to see your dump truck and I have few more Tonka and Tootsie build coming myself which have come from inspiration on your now two builds

[@WheelsNThangs]

I'll be sure to check them out!

[@moderndaysalvage3976]

@@WheelsNThangs it would be an honor to get your feedback

[@jailbird1133]

You can source replacement glass for most of the Tonka vehicles

[@WheelsNThangs]

Hmm.. I'll have to look for them. I just assumed they didn't.

[@jailbird1133]

@@WheelsNThangs they seem to be growing in popularity.

[@narlee2014]

Great job!

[@shawnj547]

Awesome Job

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A decent casting with good bones and typical Tonka Rust..

[@Bobby10241]

Nice job

[@linhtuong7908]

That’s so cool

[@AshleysAviation18]

Hey WheelsN pThangs,p! Great video! If possible can you make a video where you insert LEdD bulbs in a Hot wheels 65 Bonneville? I actually have one but I’m really excited to see what it would look like.

[@WheelsNThangs]

Right now I'm not able to get the LED's from the source I had since they come out of china.

[@AshleysAviation18]

Oh I see

[@axelwulf6220]

Dude You're still alive! I thought something bad happened

[@WheelsNThangs]

Ha! Thanks for sticking with me!

[@bertier5742]

To remove stickers, you can use a product called "Essence F" in french, don't know the name in english It removes glue, stickers, and lot of stains without corrupt plastic like acetone or other product. It can be useful to wash the glass, better than soapy water.

[@ef_glenn]

I literally have this exact one

[@repentantgore9105]

I had the same one

[@coryzepp238]

What is your other channel?

[@WheelsNThangs]

kzbin.info

[@Bobby10241]

Peroxide I heard makes plastic whiter

[@craigwelcometochaos8462]

Why didn't you paint the underside?

[@WheelsNThangs]

It was never painted originally.

[@jacobroman3168]

What's the name of the second CHANNEL???

[@WheelsNThangs]

kzbin.info

[@jamesrasp2713]

I have a beat up crane, I just want to see it restored and some child play with it again. If you want it to restore I can send pictures

[@WheelsNThangs]

Sure, shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@Quickened1]

No disrespect, but I'm not sure why you wouldn't have painted the underside of the chassis?

[@WheelsNThangs]

It was never painted originally.

[@yourenotperfect.9493]

I assume this is an actual busted and rusted up model from years of neglect unlike those FK8s and Bugatti Chiron die cast models from other channels which are probably faked for the video.

[@WheelsNThangs]

It is genuine. I’ve seen those videos and thought the same thing. For some reason they are quite popular.