1983 Tonka Dump Truck Restoration

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@jcamisa50 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. You brought that hunk of junk back to life. Thank you!!!!!

@arcadiagreen150 4 жыл бұрын

When restoring toys for boys, it's not a miracle how it turns out. It's a miracle that it still exists. I played with toys like these so much and beat them to death that my parents made me get rid of my old metal Tonka excavator, dump truck, and grader. I wish I had them today.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@dougbelcastro6127 2 жыл бұрын

It's fascinating to see the evolution of materials over time. More and more plastic and even simpler designs.

@ray24051 4 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your Restorations for the last few days and then it's amazing to see the condition that you start with and by the time you're done it it looks like it's a brand new toy out of the box.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@davidtoda1751 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way he tells the story of the renovation, whether he speak directly to the camera or viz. his silent story telling with hands, he is clever, hopeful, dramatic, and uplifting.

@shannocvirek 4 жыл бұрын

I had this Tonga truck as a kid, awesome seeing this restored 😊

@eldiablo8019 4 жыл бұрын

The sandblasting used to be my favorite part, but now it's the YEEEAAA.

@AdamForeman 4 жыл бұрын

As a middle aged man, I wish I had the tools available today. Sandblasting takes out so many corrosive and toxic preparations. Oh and the powder coating is also a huge god send too. It melts to a really glossy finish, something spray paint can't quite match.

@nikeairjordansonmyfeet7030 4 жыл бұрын

You have made these Tonka trucks skyrocket in price. Man I want that Chevy grill for my Red Tonka truck now

@Hawkers02 4 жыл бұрын

I want the real grill for my 85 Chevy

@elfowl6873 4 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY GREAT RESTORATION!!!! Brand new now, GOOD JOB!!.

@donaldswink6259 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration job.

@kathyw7143 4 жыл бұрын

After watching the wonderful work you do, my adult son wants to get into this. I was thinking we would never be able to afford the tools that you use..sand blaster etc. Then I saw the sand blaster in a Harbor Freight ad..so I'm going to try and get him started. I know it takes a lot more with what you do and how you do it..but at least he can tinker with it for the time being. Just wanted to let you know you are a inspiration.

@Dimmadale 4 жыл бұрын

Kathy Wolgamott Good luck with your restoration journey 👍

@patrickp4384 4 жыл бұрын

Kathy I too have seen the sand blaster in the harbor freight add . I'm with you can't wait to start.......

@jeffrypuffer1959 4 жыл бұрын

I actually have this same truck in my Tonka collection. Ive kept them since I was very young

@Stokes140 4 жыл бұрын

Love the yaaayyyyy when the sandblasting part comes, gotta keep it lol

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

@thijsversteeg9010 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely an excellent restoration.

@gabeabstract4848 3 жыл бұрын

can’t stop watching

@bonnie8441 4 жыл бұрын

"Tonka Toys for real tough boys"

@tron3entertainment 4 жыл бұрын

Most people love watching the paint and rust come off. I love watching the power coat go on.

@lousimpson834 3 жыл бұрын

God d@mn, why do I love these videos so much? Thanks for saving these icons of our youth.

@bigtarheelfan 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! I think I still have one like that somewhere. Brings back good memories.

@American_Jeeper 4 жыл бұрын

At least you know that the kid who had this made sure that his parents got their money's worth. Helluva nice job on the restoration.

@jerryjohnsonii4181 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome restoration !!!!!!!!! Just like i remember playing with it in the 80's as a child !!!!!!!!!

@vernabink2865 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent restoration. Thank you.

@fankodistreamkodi7325 4 жыл бұрын

Super! Spiders love antique too!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 4 жыл бұрын

An IMPECCABLY done restoration!!.. Looks better than it did when it left the Tonka factory!!

@marty01957 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, TRG! Beautiful job!

@devinrussell2372 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Chevrolet Grille you used to replace the old one which has a chunk missing."Chevy...Find new roads"

@debbiespring6653 3 жыл бұрын

I was genuinely wondering why there is a Chevy grille on a Tonka truck. It doesn't make sense to me. 🤔

@shabadoo24 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me wish I had to hold onto the Tonka car carrier I had when I was small. The dozer, loader, grader, scraper, dump truck and truck mount excavator

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to have all my old toys back!!

@Syxx423 4 жыл бұрын

That little truck turned out great! This brings back some memories, because I had that same truck as a kid. Only difference was the dump bed on mine was black.

@automotiverenderings 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice upgrades on the restore. The grille and stickers really improve the theme over the original.

@michaelsylvester7272 4 жыл бұрын

I had my share of Tonka trucks ! You do amazing work bud!!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@joieholguin6827 4 жыл бұрын

It looks brand new, better than the one from the store, nice job 👍

@AppalachiaRRlover 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I had one of those as a kid! Got it in 84 I believe

@jeanetteburton272 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your work. Each restoration is amazing and so relaxing.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@kirkmarrie8060 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos! Awesome restoration! Nice.

@GrouchoTM 4 жыл бұрын

Best one yet! I had one similar as a kid.

@martyclack8782 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@Wesley_C 4 жыл бұрын

You doing a good job, Tonka’s the best

@DEAFBOY80 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job @TRG RESTORATION

@ziaulhaque4008 4 жыл бұрын

So soothing video

@Tim-57 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@johnkramer7161 4 жыл бұрын

Dump truck with a sunroof, never seen that before.

@mountainviewturning5319 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking toy dump truck 👍

@paulorth2251 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, sir

@74bobby 4 жыл бұрын

Great Restore

@briangrafton2156 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work

@perro72 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, best recuperation Master...

@nps1016 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, I admire your talent, I look forward to the next vehicle you restore.

@deanpratley125 3 жыл бұрын

Man It looks super!

@RestorationAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great well done.

@tommyherbert3931 4 жыл бұрын

You did a awsome job on the Tonka truck. I keep up with your videos.

@venonat80 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is solid. Bet ya can stand on it. I actually like the rusted look with out the dust...and spider lol

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Theres old magazine ads of people driving their cars on them. Might have to trey that one day!

@grayjack5021 3 жыл бұрын

Square body Chevy! Great restore!

@donnywt3195 4 жыл бұрын

Great job again!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@Filip-vk3pc 4 жыл бұрын

Who is also wondering where he gets all the spare parts like the windshield or the grill i mean These toys are old 😂

@fncjr19712007 4 жыл бұрын

Ebay is where he gets most of them

@Hawkers02 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't know tonka made squarebody toys

@SenileOtaku 4 жыл бұрын

@@fncjr19712007 Yes, but just how many of these spare bits can still be kicking around. I'd wonder if Grandpa's old Charlie Weaver could ever be restored (kind of doubt it, would probably require replacing too many bits like the main bar stamping, and Charlie's shirt is very faded).

@SPac316 4 жыл бұрын

I believe I had a toy dump truck like that as a young lad.

@m_12_44_w 4 жыл бұрын

Another great restore! Would love to see you do a Nylint Overnight Express tractor trailer. I’ve got one from when I was a kid and would love to restore it one day.

@2500mike 4 жыл бұрын

I remember those from when I was a kid. Awesome

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@horaciodiecast 3 жыл бұрын

Very awesome truck

@bobbertthebuilder4856 4 жыл бұрын

I use to ride down dirt hills when I was little on top of these trucks lol

@wraith20072007 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Bro.

@selfrestoration9564 4 жыл бұрын

Good Restoration Done 👍 👏 👏 👏

@PrepperSurvival 4 жыл бұрын

Good contribution and good video tutorial of restoration has been very good and also functional so great greetings

@RoadRunnergarage8570 4 жыл бұрын

Those cheering kids when you sandblast are cute!!

@carmelitadasgracasoliveira2307 4 жыл бұрын

Ficou perfeito, parabéeens! ♥️♥️♥️

@colinsharp1314 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous job love all your vids

@clifforddaniels5877 2 жыл бұрын

Very awesome 👍

@francispotter5300 4 жыл бұрын

That truck turned out beautiful it is one of my favorite one's, you have done, l sold one on my eBay store for parts or to be restored that was in worse shape , thanks for sharing your talents l watch ever one of videos you friend Doug in Ga 🚂

@dr.skipkazarian5556 4 жыл бұрын

Next restoration......the smoker.....hammerite green, with gold trim, and placed on the shelf in a coveted space...what a workhorse! Best wishes.

@lawrencereid9375 4 жыл бұрын

As usual, looks better than factory new!

@wadehendryx7378 4 жыл бұрын

You do fantastic work on everything you do. Love watching. I wish I had the talent you do. I do hotwheels and matchbox cars. I think It would be much harder doing the things you do. Can't wait for your next one. Have a great week.

@johnrettig1880 4 жыл бұрын

Hi ... and Hey Like what you doing . But you forgot one thing You forgot to put a New Spider in one of the wheels . Just to let you know . Micro Mart has an amazing selection of tools and other equipment . For example I got a air eraser which is actually a miniature sandblaster , that uses a fine powder but for health reasons it can also use Arm & Hammer baking soda which is also very effective . in addition to that the smaller tool is easier to handle and also works well with other air brush equipment and compressors .

@isaacsrandomvideos667 3 жыл бұрын

John Rettig yes.

@RoadRunnergarage8570 4 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a dremel tool that can mix up water like that... 😎!

@aaronyoung503 4 жыл бұрын

Spiders know a Tonka built to last.

@hakancals8393 4 жыл бұрын

Good job 🤗

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@001Dually 4 жыл бұрын

I really do enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work 😁

@carlosdelgado2660 4 жыл бұрын

Felicitaciones, excelente trabajo

@Mad9977 4 жыл бұрын

looks awesome

@maxkoll118 4 жыл бұрын

Always great !! 😍👍

@deniseboldea1624 4 жыл бұрын

Another good as new restoration. Bravo.😉

@SenileOtaku 4 жыл бұрын

We had an old post-office truck kicking arround until recently, I wonder where we put it. Would be just the thing for one of your restorations.

@chris6672 4 жыл бұрын

Love when u say why is there always spiders,🤣🤣🤣🤣

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol every. single. time!

@TaxedtoXXX 4 жыл бұрын

THE 80’s... when kids still played outside

@tnmoe- 4 жыл бұрын

Early 90s too, friend! Play in the sandbox, go ride a bike with friends till the streetlights come on, maybe get a dinner from their mother! Times, they are a changing... Can't let your kids out without people calling cps...

@RoadRunnergarage8570 4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@roblamont8756 4 жыл бұрын

Doc Moe with more people we have more perverts 🤔

@streak2645 4 жыл бұрын

I understand that the bed was red but I think going with yellow would look much better.

@user-dx6pt9oo6h 4 жыл бұрын

Hi TRG 👋👋👋 very good restoration Tonka Dump Truck 👍👍👍💣👌🏽

@susanolson3611 4 жыл бұрын

One truck that no longer needs the isle of misfit toys. 😉

@CAVEMAN_408 4 жыл бұрын

HEY!!! YOU DID A GREAT ASS JOB AND FOR THAT I GAVE U A 👍🏾 UP!!

@MrMotavlogs 3 жыл бұрын

1:33 I know what you mean, just be glad they're not camel spiders lol

@martinstinson69 4 жыл бұрын

I have that same dump truck on my shelf

@marcyielloleao538 4 жыл бұрын

Sempre com o trabalho bem feito!

@BUTCH0120 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for these videos. I enjoy them and find them relaxing. I admire the (uneen) research you must do and your meticulous handiwork. Regards.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@faithlifeworshipcenter460 3 жыл бұрын

At first, the color of the gloves in the sandblaster threw me off. For a second or two, I thought he was doing this with his bare hands!!!

@diecast_MikeEspo 4 жыл бұрын

SOO SOO KOOOOOLLLL Mike Espo .

@milanfanas 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you putting references to powders and stickers. What about plastic parts supplier?

@KKEM641 4 жыл бұрын

A true craftsman, and it shows how these things where built in the first place. Do have a question, on the sand blaster, do you use sand, or something else that is not as aggressive like walnut or something like that?

@RoadRunnergarage8570 4 жыл бұрын

I agree getting a new grille for this was the right move..

@edwinayalasr3699 4 жыл бұрын

Good one i like stay safe and home safe good job amigo adiós

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@annettemalaski1967 4 жыл бұрын

I love some catipilliar #2! But we're there any dump trucks with red beds like this? Reguardless, you did a great job! I think someone is right about the lights!