This 1970 Tonka Snorkel Fire Truck Resurrection was a lot of work. It was in a pretty rough shape with missing and broken parts. The Big Red came alive again and is a beauty! Hope you enjoy this video and thank you for watching.
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@jessicaclanton5802 Жыл бұрын
I’m a 53 year old retired US Army Master Sergeant as well as a child of the 1970’s. I had a Tonka Snorkel just like what you’ve restored. I’m impressed to say the least. Incredible craftsmanship!!!!
@DANYMITERESTORATION Жыл бұрын
thank u for watching my video
@stellafenske392 жыл бұрын
That was really awesome I enjoyed watching that one I was hard I remember them trucks when I was younger nice job
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Stella - thank you so much for watching and commenting. I am glad it brought memories!
@nordicson28352 жыл бұрын
Great job... looks perfect.
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jadeblues3572 жыл бұрын
❤️ well done!
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
thank u for watching my video
@robsteingruber94882 жыл бұрын
I remember having this as a kid. Thanks so much for the memory flash.
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Rob - thank you so much for having a look - really appreciate it and glad it brought memories for you
@donaldswink62593 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful Restoration job. Great looking red color.
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Donald thank you so much for your kind words - I appreciate you watching. I also recently had an honor to restore Nylint Fire Truck and would be interested to hear your opinion as well:)
@wayneleslie18602 жыл бұрын
Nice work really enjoyed it.😄
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Hello Wayne - glad you enjoyed this one as well. Must say it was a lot of work but came out nice.
@alantan62553 жыл бұрын
That's excellent job with the project and you are amazing restores look beautiful and gorgeous well done and nice video enjoy watching
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@steveford63733 жыл бұрын
There are body fillers that are made for high temp coatings like powder coat.
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
yes i know,but powder coat will stick to filler thats what i dont know,sometimes wont stick to primer.......with my powder coat system
@SilverHawkRestorations3 жыл бұрын
@@DANYMITERESTORATION You can use high-temp JB Weld (contains metal flakes) in very thin coats and powder coat will stick to it fine. I tried some high-temp filler before and it was super toxic and had to be used in a very well ventilated area.
@annettemalaski19673 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! You did the snorkel proud!
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Oh Annette - thank you kindly for this - it was a lot of work but completely worth it!
@glentucker42502 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! Great job!
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Glen - appreciate you watching and commenting!
@peachypup2803 жыл бұрын
Amazing job!😌
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidclark82863 жыл бұрын
I remember having one of these when I was a kid. It had a fire hydrant you hooked up to the garden hose with those black suction hoses that went from the fire hydrant to the fire truck. It would actually squirt water out of the basket deluge gun.
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
They are so much fun - really a big toy and some parts I had to make. I am glad you enjoyed watching.
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
thank u for watching my video
@BrailsfordWoodworks3 жыл бұрын
More great work! This one seemed to be the most complicated one that I have seen you do yet.
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
You are so right - this one was one of the hardest yet. Thank you so much for kind comment and having a look at my work. I appreciate it!
@benv17522 жыл бұрын
I use Novus Plastic Polish. The kit has three bottles, a heavy polish and a fine polish and a spray for cleaning plastic displays. You don't need to use a lot. A tiny bit on a micro fiber towel. Rub until the polish disappears the polish with a clean towel. I use it on my diecast car models instead of wax now. Leaves an ultra slick surface on the paint and the "glass" and helps repel dust. BTW, shouldn't the free end of the hose plug into that hole in the white square on the right side? I assume there would be a water pump on the real truck
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben - thank you so much for sharing this - I will try this Novus Plastic Polish - I always have a hard time with plastic polishing. I believe that the hoses are in the right place from my research but I am not sure.
@TheFabrik3 жыл бұрын
Nice job !!! 🙌🤩
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much fellow restorer!
@reginaldoaparecidoadolfo47043 жыл бұрын
És caminhão vai ficar muito bonito mesmo parabéns 👏 para você mesmo
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Mui obrigado - appreciate you having a look at my work and so happy you liked it!
@user-rc9ed9jv4x13 күн бұрын
Nice job 😊maybe filler primer with loads of flatting could improve surfaces
@DANYMITERESTORATION28 минут бұрын
thnaks for watching my video
@anthonypoole6901 Жыл бұрын
Get the tubular rivets it makes an accurate restoration . Good job tho!
@DANYMITERESTORATION Жыл бұрын
thank u for watching mi video
@ashleybunch98723 жыл бұрын
You forget about the steering wheel
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
You are right Ashley - thank you for catching it and thank you for watching.
@teddepoto78152 жыл бұрын
If you weren't going to use bondo, why did you choose not to use a primer with a wet sand to smooth out the metal? Unfortunately you can see the pitting. Unless that was the look you were going for.
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
good points - I did try to smooth those pittings as much as I could. Will consider this next time! Thank you for having a look.
@jafafarinha223 жыл бұрын
O acabamento da pintura ficou com muitas marcas da lataria, deveria ter aplicado uma base prymer para suavizar, as peças de plastico deveriam ser clareadas com hydrogen peroxide + luz UV, e em restaurações Tonka nunca se utiliza rebites pop, e realmente você necessita de um disco de polimento, mas levando em consideração a sua boa vontade de acertar , num universo de nota 10 lhe dou uma nota 6.
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Hola Jose - mui obrigado for your feedback. Appreciate all the point and a 6 :)
@jafafarinha223 жыл бұрын
@@DANYMITERESTORATION Tenho certeza que no próximo trabalho , com os problemas corrigidos, você recebera nota 10 :)
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
@@jafafarinha22 I will do my best:) Be well!
@robsteingruber94882 жыл бұрын
Just curious what media do you use when blasting?
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Hi - thank you for your interest - I use aluminum oxide but got to that one thru number of different mediums and tries.
@user-hl7bc9nb8s3 жыл бұрын
Nice result,did you suddenly rember the steering wheel Mick Thailand
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
YES!
@mandamoosgardeningadventur83053 жыл бұрын
How come hardly anyone shows how they clean the Perspex windows???
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Hi - it is tough because it takes days but in this case all I had to do was to wash it really well. If you have any insight on the tricks I am all ears! And thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed.
@mandamoosgardeningadventur83053 жыл бұрын
DANYMITE RESTORATION thank you for finding the time to answer, I would like to know some ways of cleaning Perspex too, I love watching restoration but hardly show the cleaning of the windows..take care...😊
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
@@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305 I have tried with bleach and UV lights for couple of days - it works but need to tinker with it.
@mandamoosgardeningadventur83053 жыл бұрын
DANYMITE RESTORATION ... apparently hydrogen peroxide works, I've never tried it myself but it's got to be worth a go...good luck...😊
@frasssuliman59983 жыл бұрын
🌺🌸🌷
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@justinmcclanahan47452 жыл бұрын
You should've had some filler to put on the piece for the hoses & snorkel piece bcause it's really pitted, but otherwise nice job
@DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Justin - I do try now to take care of the pitting - improving as i go! Appreciate you watching and sharing your feedback.
@justinmcclanahan47452 жыл бұрын
@@DANYMITERESTORATION,no problem
@albertdeloach13823 жыл бұрын
Have I missed the video, where you restore dynamite????
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
good one lol
@robertphillips62963 жыл бұрын
🚒🚨
@DANYMITERESTORATION3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rickreeve12465 ай бұрын
refinished not restored painted would be restored not powder coat