Custom 1957 Tonka Tandem Truck and Low Boy Truck Restoration

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Joe DIY

Joe DIY

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Hey everyone and welcome back to another restoration! In today's video I am building a custom Tonka tandem tractor trailer with desull custom lowbed trailer. I used a 1957 Tonka farms stake truck cab, bumper, and grille with a 59 firetruck frame. I based this off a classic 1956 Ford Big Job F1000. For the rear boggies, tanks, and winch I purchased reproduction parts and built the truck Tonka should have! See links below for parts. Enjoy!
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Special thanks to Eastwood who provided some of the products used in this video. Incredible stuff! I highly recommended it to anyone new to powder coating or metal prepping and painting.
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Eastwood Elite HotCoat 2lb Powder Hopper and Stand
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Hotcoat Powder Coat Orange:
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Hotcoat Powder Coat Gloss White
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@samanthadean1083
@samanthadean1083 2 жыл бұрын
Instead of “Pimp My Ride”, we got Trick Out My Tonka!!! Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@christopherprince3250
@christopherprince3250 2 жыл бұрын
Love the old school pin stripping on the hood. Awesome job.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Going to try it again on some other projects
@42lookc
@42lookc 2 жыл бұрын
That's one Tonka should have made! Great job!
@paulorth2251
@paulorth2251 2 жыл бұрын
This was never made because they didn't have you to show them the value of the vehicle. Well done sir. Thanks for sharing. 👍😁🇨🇱🇺🇸
@wm.j.roscioli2976
@wm.j.roscioli2976 Жыл бұрын
Joe you did a fabulous job restoring it
@CoolAgainRestoration
@CoolAgainRestoration 2 жыл бұрын
I like very much the sticker 😎👍🏻 good job Joe
@xkronox96
@xkronox96 2 жыл бұрын
Donde compro los carros
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@donigor9549
@donigor9549 2 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy the guy would like to know where he can buy your cars?
@jamesalinio5277
@jamesalinio5277 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm blown away with this custom build, I wish Tonka would have had the foresight to have done it back in the day, truly enjoyable, and maybe this project will make other restoration guys envious lol
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm shocked the didn't. They had all the parts available already. That long frame is used on a bunch of other truck models.
@jjryan1352
@jjryan1352 2 жыл бұрын
Except for the winch to nowhere.
@ronnieburns4554
@ronnieburns4554 2 жыл бұрын
You have put together the perfect setup! A tractor with a winch and a Lowboy, Well Done!
@jwpeters2092
@jwpeters2092 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best toy restorations yet! JP3
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@c.j.cleveland7475
@c.j.cleveland7475 2 жыл бұрын
Way cool, Joe! Great work and great imagination, too, coming up with something that was never made. Keep up the great work!! 😁👍
@bgdavenport
@bgdavenport 2 жыл бұрын
We modelers call this "kit bashing." You give the term new meaning with a lovely creation! How's about showing us your collection from time to time.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
I really need to make a video of the collection!
@geoffquickfall
@geoffquickfall 2 жыл бұрын
Another spectacular resto. And finally a custom; perfect. Nice to see a custom in these restos! How about a Tonka camper truck resto/custom! Cheers, Geoff
@bennycolburn1341
@bennycolburn1341 5 ай бұрын
A very beautiful job on that truck
@MrZlooze
@MrZlooze 2 жыл бұрын
Very, very cool!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikesilva3868
@mikesilva3868 2 жыл бұрын
Cool 🧞‍♂️
@theobserver1320
@theobserver1320 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen quite a few such videos. But building a new vehicle from old and new parts really impressed me. A masterpiece! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@bigrev1601
@bigrev1601 2 жыл бұрын
The custom builds are always so much fun!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
They are!
@johnkaiser8410
@johnkaiser8410 Жыл бұрын
Good looking truck, well done! The touch of pin striping on the hood is very nice! Thanks for the entertainment, good job!🤓👍
@eliboriocortezyesiamabigof2343
@eliboriocortezyesiamabigof2343 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@thijsversteeg9010
@thijsversteeg9010 Жыл бұрын
Joe, je hebt weer een knap staaltje geleverd. Een schitterend voorbeeld van restauratie en customising.
@sftvierendeels
@sftvierendeels 2 жыл бұрын
What a masterpiece! If I understood correctly, this model does not exist in the TONKA range ... it's a shame it would have been a great success.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Correct, there are some similar customs out there but Tonka never made a tandem tractor
@mikesilva3868
@mikesilva3868 2 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy interesting info 🤗
@RestorationAustralia
@RestorationAustralia 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice object well done.
@donaldswink6259
@donaldswink6259 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration. Love the black trailer and frame on the truck.
@greggabel7238
@greggabel7238 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work on the truck cab. Create something Tonka did Not create back in the day
@only257
@only257 2 жыл бұрын
🤖
@popsreclamationstation2542
@popsreclamationstation2542 2 жыл бұрын
Great refabrication of some old parts and new fabrication of parts! 👍🏻 Enjoyed the dry run, giving the viewers the layout… good stuff! Very cool 😎 📸🇨🇦
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@johnddminiguns4624
@johnddminiguns4624 2 жыл бұрын
Never seen one like this (mixed parts) it's freaking awesome!! Great video
@charitybrown4274
@charitybrown4274 2 жыл бұрын
Great Work!!!👍
@TastierBackInThe80s
@TastierBackInThe80s 2 жыл бұрын
That turned out very well. Correct blacked out chassis and custom built. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@ronaldlapointe1219
@ronaldlapointe1219 2 жыл бұрын
My dear Joe, Of all the toy remodeling sites, you are currently the most creative on the board. What you do is not done elsewhere. Congratulations on your talent and your imagination to create unique toys that no one has ever seen! A + for you ...👌
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! TRG restorations and Earl's Repair & Restore have done some great customs worth checking out!
@pauljohansson695
@pauljohansson695 2 жыл бұрын
That trailer looks good with truck .
@DIYCementpots
@DIYCementpots 2 жыл бұрын
You can build the engine to make the model work. That's a great idea
@geddyzenorseman7476
@geddyzenorseman7476 2 жыл бұрын
Really good job dude! Hopefully you can do something like that again.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to do more customs soon!
@geddyzenorseman7476
@geddyzenorseman7476 2 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy Sweet! I'll look forward to it.
@titidu2276
@titidu2276 2 жыл бұрын
good job !
@ronhelman3985
@ronhelman3985 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Joe, outstanding Job on the build !!!!
@tomtbi
@tomtbi 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job creating one 😎 semi out of a mishmash of parts!!
@archiebertillociar5416
@archiebertillociar5416 2 жыл бұрын
Thrill Truck
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@robertphillips6296
@robertphillips6296 2 жыл бұрын
Impressive! Thank you for posting.
@willieckaslike
@willieckaslike 2 жыл бұрын
You Sir, are a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@carrestore
@carrestore 2 жыл бұрын
great job,The color choice was good
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shirleyannconfer9651
@shirleyannconfer9651 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool creation.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@robertgriffin662
@robertgriffin662 2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME. You should do more custom vehicles
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
You'll be seeing more of them for sure!
@adamssanchez7709
@adamssanchez7709 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome joe
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@isabelmartinez258
@isabelmartinez258 2 жыл бұрын
Te quedo hermoso" que paciencia 👍tienes tus herramientas necesarias bien padre 👌😉
@antonioronaldslilvadeabreu7744
@antonioronaldslilvadeabreu7744 2 жыл бұрын
EXCELENTE
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@b-17flyingfortressdragon91
@b-17flyingfortressdragon91 2 жыл бұрын
Eyy that's epic
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnperez2898
@johnperez2898 2 жыл бұрын
Great job like always
@razorboyXVII
@razorboyXVII 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing custom!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@SoMoDiecast
@SoMoDiecast 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic build!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@larryfeeks6620
@larryfeeks6620 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@davidjohnston330
@davidjohnston330 2 жыл бұрын
SUPER 👌👌👌👌👌
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@larrykrise3609
@larrykrise3609 2 жыл бұрын
awsome job.very nice.larry
@The_Dudester
@The_Dudester 2 жыл бұрын
You had my 100% of my attention from start to end. Well done!! Great job!!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@RepairRestore
@RepairRestore 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job and beautiful work. Love the Customs!!
@katmalone3696
@katmalone3696 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheCrackerBox
@TheCrackerBox 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother , I love it !!
@rickb3225
@rickb3225 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the simplicity of your videos! You do great work 👍
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jeffmcmurray-badappleamps1729
@jeffmcmurray-badappleamps1729 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@60bui
@60bui 2 жыл бұрын
Great job 👌👌👌
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@donigor9549
@donigor9549 2 жыл бұрын
Que lindo trabalho, parabéns! Congrats for this beautiful job!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ModelA
@ModelA 2 жыл бұрын
Custom!! Wow, you're really branching out now, Joe. I love it!!!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Trying new things!
@nene2bad613
@nene2bad613 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@chrismayer3919
@chrismayer3919 7 ай бұрын
All it needs now is taillights and a piece of heavy machinery to go onto the trailer! 😃👍
@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work Mate
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@allanweaverling730
@allanweaverling730 2 жыл бұрын
Joe that was a treat to watch after working over night. Always enjoy your restorations. Glad I subscribed to your site.This one was really neat.Thanks
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the content!
@piergiuseppepellegrini4164
@piergiuseppepellegrini4164 2 жыл бұрын
Ottimo progetto... Ciao amico mio. Il mio saluto viene dal Italia...👏👋
@reganmccollum7778
@reganmccollum7778 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job !!! only flaw I seen was that you didn't make the rear tandem tires on truck pivet like they do on the trailer. Still a beautiful job great imagination
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Regan!
@lastmanstanding1767
@lastmanstanding1767 2 жыл бұрын
I'm at a loss for words. 😳 I LOVE IT
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Glad!
@leegoldeneagle9003
@leegoldeneagle9003 2 жыл бұрын
Very sweet love it brother nice work as always Lee
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@alexanderrodrigues5095
@alexanderrodrigues5095 2 жыл бұрын
Restaurar é uma arte... customizar é legal demais 😀🇧🇷.
@ricardogaraycochea1939
@ricardogaraycochea1939 2 жыл бұрын
Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo 🇵🇪
@waylonhill1346
@waylonhill1346 Жыл бұрын
brilliant
@nelsonbottijunior6664
@nelsonbottijunior6664 2 жыл бұрын
Muito bom. Parabéns. Excelente
@lolcec81
@lolcec81 2 жыл бұрын
Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.
@animeangel1983
@animeangel1983 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect Franken-Truck for Halloween month, well done Joe. :)
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@emilianoperezdominguez8642
@emilianoperezdominguez8642 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Tim-57
@Tim-57 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe Great imagination on the truck One of my favourites of yours Take care
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@Tim-57
@Tim-57 2 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy 😁
@brucebonkowski9568
@brucebonkowski9568 Жыл бұрын
You might been able to cut popsicles sticks as planks for the decks and used jewelry chain as chain downs
@brucebonkowski9568
@brucebonkowski9568 Жыл бұрын
Hey Joey I love it but wondered if you could have used some old hubcaps not able to shine and painted them as they were on some of the old wheels that had those spoked axles maybe used paint markers and a nice single exhaust stack would been nice maybe used a tired crane spool and handle from a wrecker to made a winch behind the cab got the chain stainless steel jewelry chain to be able to pull equipment that broke down
@joesaiditstrue
@joesaiditstrue 2 жыл бұрын
ahh, rusted metal toys from the 1940s to the 1970s. they even came with the Tetanus DLC
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
No rust no fun!
@benv1752
@benv1752 2 жыл бұрын
Great adaptations. Too bad you didn't have a windshield
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
I know! Unfortunately they never made one for this generation of Tonka trucks and it would be a heck of a time to make one
@stephaniehamilton6217
@stephaniehamilton6217 2 жыл бұрын
You should've made templates of those tandem plates and winch so you can make your own in future!😏
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Next time! I think I have others around somewhere.
@annettemalaski1967
@annettemalaski1967 2 жыл бұрын
Now that's a boss rig! What is it going to tow!
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't decided yet. I'd really like to find a dragline for it.
@jjryan1352
@jjryan1352 2 жыл бұрын
Good question.
@wayneleslie1860
@wayneleslie1860 2 жыл бұрын
Looks almost real.
@brucebonkowski4526
@brucebonkowski4526 2 жыл бұрын
Love the restoration may I suggest a few ideas I thought you might used some wood grain paper and cut into strips and maybe made this into 2 parts the next a small dozer of construction equipment to be put on and chains to chain it down and found red and white for trailer lights and taillights on the trucks
@greggabel7238
@greggabel7238 7 ай бұрын
An aftermarket creation of what Tonka never marketed in 1957. The dome 🚨 is Amber, Not Red which is the appropriate color. Only Fire-Medical-Police vehicles are to have a red dome roof 🚨 light. I am glad that someone sees it
@only257
@only257 2 жыл бұрын
😌
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
:)
@only257
@only257 2 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy thank you very much thank you very much thank you very very very much 🎂
@justinmcclanahan6036
@justinmcclanahan6036 9 ай бұрын
Nice rig & lowboy trailer. What are you going to put on the lowboy trailer 🤔
@papashoes7138
@papashoes7138 2 жыл бұрын
loved the build. Is there a reason you didn't trim the frame of the truck wo that the rear axels would articulate?
@martinhightower9801
@martinhightower9801 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@chrismayer3919
@chrismayer3919 7 ай бұрын
Who knew Tonka trucks could be so easily modded? (But then these are the pressed metal, old-school toys; so it’s a given…) 🤓
@MyYAHVEH
@MyYAHVEH 2 жыл бұрын
Great job, but it's a 56 Ford, this was the last year of that body style, I drive a 54 F100 and you can paint it.
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Tonka was always a year behind the real ford F series. So in 57 they were making a 56 and they didn't switch over to the new body style until 58
@halconrojo3349
@halconrojo3349 2 жыл бұрын
Nítido !
@m.a254
@m.a254 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@justinmcclanahan4745
@justinmcclanahan4745 2 жыл бұрын
Nice restoration but you forgot to put a front windshield in it bcause it has a dashboard in it
@Bender13
@Bender13 2 жыл бұрын
Really nice custom! Curious how the fifth wheel and the fuel tanks are attached….just friction fit? Now you could go one step further and put custom wood decking on the trailer🍺
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
The fifth wheel is kind of clipped on with the tabs. The fuel tank is attached with the same screw holding down the winch doing through the fame.
@petroassuncao3392
@petroassuncao3392 2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@bretti4763
@bretti4763 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Was it difficult getting the pin stripes on?
@joe_diy
@joe_diy 2 жыл бұрын
Nah, it was a waterslide decal. Nothing too crazy
@tsikavimandry3600
@tsikavimandry3600 2 жыл бұрын
14:12 It was worth cutting a place for the movement of the third axis. You have made the suspension locked and the rear wheels cannot move. Why?
@tommygreen8212
@tommygreen8212 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the lowboy thanks Tommy
@hydealmen5280
@hydealmen5280 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the desull trailer?
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