Fully Customized Tonka Jeep Restoration

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4 жыл бұрын

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I was sitting around looking for inspiration for my next Tonka Toy Restoration when I got a notification from my Buddy's youtube channel, Kentucky Ballistics. Not only does he have amazing content, be he is close to 500,000 subscribers!! So the lights went off and In decided that restoring this Tonka Jeep would make the perfect tribute video for his channel.
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Пікірлер: 231

@samuelrivera4542 3 жыл бұрын

A true machinist! Traditional or custom make. The right tools for whatever project it calls for. Also, very innovative using a smoker to cure and set paint and removes gasses and oils. Brilliant!

@deeswigert 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! We love the customization fixes the most!

@deniseboldea1624 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can imagine a former soldier buying a surplus jeep and customizing it. Well Done.

@johnzeller1338 3 жыл бұрын

Nice customizing! The diamond plate and lights really bring an other wish boring jeep to life. 👍

@johndennison2080 4 жыл бұрын

I drove one when I was in Germany in the 80, nice job 👍

@bigmikefrompa.3063 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Great work of art,love the lights! You GIT-R-DONE! Happy dance! Have a great day and a better tomorrow!😊👏👍🇺🇸

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol thanks!

@chrismayer3919 4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS THE MAN WHO INVENTED THE SANDBLASTER DEVICE! YAAAAY!!!

@jenX100 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like i may have found a new hobby, could even get my grandad involved

@schristy3637 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB. We all love the SANDBLASTING!!! Young and Old alike.

@joallawestervelt6918 3 жыл бұрын

What a super cool Jeep. Turned out really fabulous. You did a great job.

@princesscioppo7975 4 жыл бұрын

Aww! No T-rexes? 😂 Great job and thanks for sharing!

@johnarmenta2199 4 жыл бұрын

Cue sandblaster: and all the children say "YAAAAYYYY" - LOL I love it!!

@frankjoyce76 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite restoration of all time. Love how you went above and beyond

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@DEAFBOY80 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job @TRG RESTORATION

@dr.skipkazarian5556 4 жыл бұрын

How’s this for inspiration…..the jeep I drove around in during my tour of duty in Viet Nam had the name “the quick and the dead” (The Apostle’s Creed) stenciled on the panel of the windshield. Nice work….good sense of creativity and attention to detail.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@christopherblanchard1970 2 жыл бұрын

You do an amazing job keep it up

@elfowl6873 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT RESTORATION!!!!! what was old and rusted is NEW again.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@KentuckyBallistics 4 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest Jeep I have ever seen! That turned out great! Awesome job!🔥🔥🔥

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro!

@doveboyz857 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool!

@thomasesthomas1996 4 жыл бұрын

To further adapt the Jeep, you should add a gas-powered RC engine with rack and pinion steering.

@davidives7204 4 жыл бұрын

Oh My, the finished article is amazing, the paint finish is breathtaking, as corny as this sounds; it really does look like NEW out of the box. Keep em coming, thank you.

@markrobinson8865 4 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍👍👍👍

@wesleydavis1532 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work!!👍

@nickpain6827 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - love to see old wrecks given new life - there's hope for me yet ;-)

@davant2319 3 жыл бұрын

me too lol

@adamssanchez7709 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@gregoryboyd-house9273 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job as usual. You never disappoint. I have gotten a few ideas for building my 1/25 scale plastic models as well. Thanks again. 👍👊

@brianevans656 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Right down to the Diamond Plate and low-visibility Kentucky Ballistics logos. You have artistic talent and skill!

@nsoldt 4 жыл бұрын

The children cheering when the sandblasting started made me LOL!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol I'll tell them to keep it down next time. Dang kids!

@udorechner6846 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS No, please not, this cheering is so beautiful! It is so wonderful to see old rusted metal gets nice and clean agin...

@MartyLJ57 4 жыл бұрын

Trippy man.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mountainviewturning5319 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking jeep

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gregorytalber2068 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent awesome superb outstanding great good superb stupendous eye popping jaw dropping job you did on that Jeep not to mention the lights I could not have done it better myself.

@johnnewton2949 4 жыл бұрын

Cool. If I had that toy as a kid, it would never have left my side. Great job!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Had to wait until I became an adult to be able to buy all of the toys I didn't get as a kid lol

@glennroach3337 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like Kentucky Ballistics should get that

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's who I made it for. Pretty sure I owe him money from something over the years lol

@glennroach3337 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS OK

@grahampickering1560 3 жыл бұрын

Dang fine resto! So good, I subscribed to Scott's channel!

@Mulgy 4 жыл бұрын

hey, im new here and i have a few things to say, an allen wrench is not for spreading glue and please get some tweezers for the decals! also this is the best restoration channel i have watched, i love the attention to detail and the care you take with each project, and the addition of lights etc is very cool. ok i am off to watch all the other videos your channel 😀, fantastic!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@andydavenhall 4 жыл бұрын

"Hurrraaaayyy!"

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@Marty43936 4 жыл бұрын

Cool! I still like the custom Tonka pickup you did!

@blastrestoration545 4 жыл бұрын

Well done!! Good lookin green!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@timshort3220 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect color!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pamalapeterson5352 4 жыл бұрын

Well done ... Another life for an old toy!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@American_Jeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Outstanding!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Hooah Thanks for watching!

@ShellyCline 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wetdedstuocm 4 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely Great.. Well Done.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@fairwitness7473 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I watch your videos together and we both get a kick out of it when the kids yell yayyyy! LoL. Thanks for vids and the fun vibe in your vids. Oh yeah, my wife looses her mind when people use body filler. LoL

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

@shujin12345678 4 жыл бұрын

exactly how my '93 Jeep YJ is disassembled LOL

@MarkMeadows90 4 жыл бұрын

Scott from Kentucky Ballistics is a great guy. Love his videos. Great job on this restoration. You knocked it out of the ball park with this one.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah he's a good dude, worked with him for years.

@MarkMeadows90 4 жыл бұрын

TRG RESTORATION you live near him then?

@caroltanzi29 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice restoration. Love the lights!

@customjunky3816 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome customization!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@josecedillos8507 4 жыл бұрын

Genius

@jessbirmingham889 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant restoration..look great on a display shelf .. another great video...💜🇬🇧

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ofens2001 4 жыл бұрын

Great work man! It really shows that you put a lot of passion in your projects. Thank you for sharing them with us. Looking forward to your next restoration.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@valdenirdefreitas7241 4 жыл бұрын

Sensacional!!!

@arthurhirt4815 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the LED lights.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joelbaker1593 4 жыл бұрын

Great job looks badass

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gijoeimmortal1868 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Tonka jeep also, love this toy!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@MartyLJ57 4 жыл бұрын

Woo, powder coating would be cool too. Rattle Can is the best I can do.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@massboy11 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a resto of the Tonka Blazer.....the one with the removable wheels.... I had one of them and can't find one anywhere! My favorite toy of all time.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

I've got one, still in the process of sourcing decals and replacement parts.

@massboy11 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS awesome.

@jayceeevangelista708 4 жыл бұрын

The restoration was amazing, but i was disappointed with the head and tale lights...

@ussdiscovery6912 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@Mad-RCandHOBBY 4 жыл бұрын

a masterpiece 😎👍

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@timsmith1589 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool bro

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PapiDoesIt 4 жыл бұрын

You seriously remind me of my youngest brother! Same mannerisms too.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a pretty cool dude!

@herrdeutschmann4602 4 жыл бұрын

Gut gemacht! Daumen hoch !

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Danke

@jeffstone7912 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jonathonmason6394 4 жыл бұрын

Don't ya just love it when ya prying on something and it goes flying across the room. 🤣 Usually it's a tiny piece and it gone forever. 🤷

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Happens every time!

@byrontaylor9235 4 жыл бұрын

That was just very cool liked the custom work id be proud to display that myself

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for watching!

@chrishorne1162 4 жыл бұрын

That's badass

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jamiemorgan4146 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the doll explosion ! Hell ! I love explosions ! What guy doesn't ?????

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol thanks!

@ZekiGtt 4 жыл бұрын

3:36 bieeeeennnnn!!! jajaja. Muy bueno!!!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JohnJohnson-cn9fh 4 жыл бұрын

great job,nice one.jpj

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sgeine 4 жыл бұрын

consider trying a decal-set on your decals. You'll get better results.

@frick566 4 жыл бұрын

Great tshirt!!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love his channel!

@only257 4 жыл бұрын

Cool😋

@t-wreckscustoms3745 4 жыл бұрын

Where are the dinosaur 🦖 decals??? WTH... T-Wrecks Just kidding, great restoration! Nice personal touches! Are you giving that to Kentucky ballistics or does he have to come to your shop to play with it? T-Wrecks Customs

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol I'm sending it to him. I've known him for years so I probably owe him money for something

@johnkaiser353 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS Well, I have to ask too. What happened with the dino decals?

@user-dx6pt9oo6h 4 жыл бұрын

Hi TRG 👋👋👋 very very good restoration Tonka Jeep 👍👍👍

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@book3100 4 жыл бұрын

I had that jeep. I loved that thing. Was my favorite. Then I grew up and wound up driving an army humv lol.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol me too! Seemed like a natural progression.

@mknewlan67 4 жыл бұрын

Book66 I hated the humv. Much rather drive a Jeep or a five and a quarter.

@book3100 4 жыл бұрын

@@mknewlan67 yea, especially uparmored. But better than nothing I guess. I didn't have to drive them much, enough to know we need better. Also drove a few other mraps. My main job was operating m249saw.

@gregorytalber2068 4 жыл бұрын

TRG RESTORATION i

@gaygronlore13 4 жыл бұрын

Mate that's truly gorgeous!! I gotta say, I look forward to your videos so much! You really know what the restoration viewers want from videos! Sandblasting part was awesome coz you put most of it in the video! some of us watch the videos for that lmao, I know I do! I also wanted to know, what gave you the idea of customising this? It looks fantastic but i just wanted to know coz so many people are sort of rigid about restoring these items to the exact same as before including colour even if the original colour isnt that good. So how did you come up with this idea anyway? and Good luck with your next project! I know it will be better than before! Cheers!

@MartyLJ57 4 жыл бұрын

Sure wish I had access to a sand blaster. Chemical stripping a 70's Tonka is the pits.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

It makes a world of difference

@rudyflores9395 4 жыл бұрын

fit for a General sir well done

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TRAITOROUSHOMOCAR 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I take it you have fun? 👍

@alaincrombois3298 4 жыл бұрын

top cool led

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@leonbachman5345 3 жыл бұрын

Have one just like that unrestored got it when I was a kid lam 63 now

@toastkunstkunst3499 4 жыл бұрын

How does it work with the sticker on the car hood? Is there a tutorial? Can anyone explane it please?

@BeccaLovesSRK 4 жыл бұрын

lol not-so-subtle mtn dew

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

If I could just get them to pay me for endorsement lol

@wadehendryx7378 4 жыл бұрын

Hey question for you, how do you like your central machinery sandblasting Box?

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

For the price it is ok. But it will take a few upgrades, like seals, and lights, and a better nozzle.

@marciodr1963 4 жыл бұрын

Great restoration. But the former owner must be thinking... "I want my Army jeep back... miss the white star"...

@shirleigeremias9621 4 жыл бұрын

Que lindo 😍😍😍

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@richardcorwin5529 4 жыл бұрын

I am liking what you did here sir but next time make it a technical!! Thank you!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kennylewis8752 4 жыл бұрын

I was really looking forward to the dinos....

@wadehendryx7378 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Simply amazing. Came out fantastic. Can't wait to see your next one.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fair2middlin Жыл бұрын

I did not understand the light switching. Is it on when connected or is there a switch?

@gilbertodelgadillo3957 4 жыл бұрын

Gliberto

@martinberazategui 4 жыл бұрын

Nice shirt 👕. I'm subscribing now. Good work!!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love that crazy Canadian!

@martinberazategui 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS crazy genius!

@MartyLJ57 4 жыл бұрын

What size grommet's and bulbs did you use. Inquiring minds want to know.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

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@justincooper5189 4 жыл бұрын

I'd give it a life kit and bigger tires, which could be screw on.lol then custom paint and graphics.Just a thought.

@justincooper5189 4 жыл бұрын

Meant lift, NOT life.Lol Damn autocorrect.

@Dsdcain 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, just wondering. Do you watch Buffalo's Outdoors at all? I was just wondering because your channel was recommended because I watch Buffalo, and sometimes Kentucky Ballistics as well. Really like your channel because I remember when Tonka made great toy trucks. I played a lot with (early 70s) them and it's cool that you restore em'. Good stuff man.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Never seen Buffalo's videos, but Scott from Kentucky Ballistics and I go way back. Used to work together.

@robbrunk1214 4 жыл бұрын

what about the pintle mount behind the front seats for the M60? :)

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

lol maybe next time

@HugoHugunin 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you find those lights. I've been looking for a string *exactly* like those.

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

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@HugoHugunin 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS perfection! Thank-you!!!

@htweelz 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I enjoy watching you bring these back to life. I have a few and I'm going to give it a go. What kind of paper are you using to make the decals? Thanks!

@TRGRESTORATIONS 4 жыл бұрын

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@htweelz 4 жыл бұрын

@@TRGRESTORATIONS Thanks so much!