MATCHBOX Restoration No 13d Dodge Wreck Truck 1965

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5 жыл бұрын

As a child I had several Matchbox cars, this one was one of my favourites.The BP colours of green and yellow compliment this vehicle perfectly. The red dome light and rear hook add visual balance to this tidy looking model. I was unable to source any high quality stickers for this project and so had to paint a white square area on each side of the body on which to stick a water slide transfer. This looks almost perfect with the naked eye, but with the macro imaging of my camera there are flaws that can be seen. For this reason, this restoration falls short of my usual high standard. I may redo it one day if good stickers ever become available.
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@passwordbosco407 5 жыл бұрын

I have this truck in great shape. It almost looks brand new. I have been collecting Matchbox cars since I was given some as gifts when I was 2 or 3. I'm 62 now and I still love 'em.

@thephdiogene4718 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too !

@Ben-rj7xs 3 жыл бұрын

I have been collecting for the past 45 years or so.. I really enjoy doing it too.. I got into it from metal detecting.. Every so often I would dig an old toy, and it got my interest.. I also like collecting old cast iron toys, and slush cast toys, along with Barclay, Tootsietoy, Arcade, and so on.. I find the hunt for them is great fun as well..

@robertwall1006 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I collect them too. It can be quite costly, but worth it. It was Marty who gave me the inspiration to collect old beautiful Matchbox Toys, thanks Marty.

@jennylee7182 5 жыл бұрын

Love the restorations great work fantastic hobby

@alansmall3653 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I had this BP tow-truck when I was much younger as part of my Matchbox car stash. It's funny I get very excited watching the restorations of Matchbox vehicles I have owned, happy times!

@nicktorea4017 5 жыл бұрын

Bloopers at the end are gold, nice contrast of happy upbeat music & calm composed narration to actual audio & bleeped out cussing.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive comments. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@newerafrican 5 жыл бұрын

I do love the fact that the truck was well-played with, including some kid's idea of customizing with marker pen!! Brings back memories!! I loved Matchbox

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

It's great to reminice!

@vetterfellow 5 жыл бұрын

I owned a Truck just like this one when I was a Tike. That was one of my Favorite Match Box Automobiles. 23:07 Oopsy !! … Thank you Marty !!. Intriguing.

@donaldpratt7099 5 жыл бұрын

I had that BP tow truck. I also had a BP gas station. Wish I still had them. This brings back good memories. I still have a lot of my cars today from the 60's and 70's.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Donald, I am so glad to hear your childhood memories are coming back by watching my vids.

@davelukeford 5 жыл бұрын

Last 10 seconds show you are human. But your work on these cars is godlike. Cheers for these Marty!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, you are welcome!

@bwilliams463 5 жыл бұрын

6:00 That's why I loved the Lesney Matchboxes so much: the effort that went into the model-making. I have one of these in my old collection (Superfast version; my favorite 1-75 series are the transition models that came out as Regular Wheel and SF) and I never noticed that it had the Dodge markings on the side of the cab. Lesney didn't have to build to that level of detail, but they did it anyway.

@Kimiskustomgarage 5 жыл бұрын

Same thing on my resto custom matchbox Datsun 240Z on the original paint i could not even see that there was an 240Z logo noticed just when stripped the paint

@brianartillery 5 жыл бұрын

The way that I get rust off axles, is to drop them into some white vinegar for about 30 minutes, and rinse off with clean water. The finished result is superb. I loved this truck when I was a kid, even though the only place you'd ever see a real one in England, was at a nearby USAF base. It's a great model, and like most Matchbox cars, has far more realistic details than most kids playing with them (me included) in Lesney's heydays of the 1960's would have ever noticed. Great work, and thanks for sharing.

@makeminefreedom 5 жыл бұрын

Another great job. Don't worry about the minor imperfections. This tow truck is over 50 years old. Those paint flaws give it character. Thanks for sharing.

@douglasmorrison9098 5 жыл бұрын

What i really like is you actually restore these and a lot of people do so much to things and call it restoring but you actually do what is needed to restore them

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 5 жыл бұрын

This was the first matchbox I remember buying in the '60s in Southern California. I'm pretty sure I paid 49 cents.

@BadWolf.... 5 жыл бұрын

My mother used to buy Matchbox rally cars for me ,in Greece. Priced 17 drachmas per piece ,in that era. 30 drachmas =1 dollar. Which means, about 57 cents,per piece.

@scottm.franklinnc7942 5 жыл бұрын

I remember having one of these in my collection...oh I wish I had left them on their box and had some of them today

@scottm.franklinnc7942 5 жыл бұрын

I lived in Upland until age 9..mom and dad moved us to Ore. and started a dairy.

@vinceemery5943 4 жыл бұрын

Βad Wolf what’s going on with Greece at the moment? I haven’t heard from them in years and I think they’re up to something

@jdrake8738 5 жыл бұрын

I paint model aircraft canopies and have found that GOOD (read 3M) automotive pinstripe tape will leave a sharp edge around painted areas. Masking tape, even the good stuff can have an uneven edge, even if it doesn't leak, the pinstripe tape is vinyl, is obviously designed to cling well, and if I avoid spraying a heavy wet coat in the initial painting will leave a sharp edge. In spite of your problem with the white area, you did an outstanding job! OH~ one other thing... you might try this with some spare decals, use a drop or two of dish soap in the water to break the tendency to bead, it will break the surface tension of the water and can help position the decals more easily. Keep these videos coming~ I still have most of my Matchbox cars from when I was a kid, and I tried to restore them then (quite horribly), but you and baremetalhw have inspired me to try it again -- this time, after 48 years of scale modeling I've learned a couple of things....

@plumerjr 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see another matchbox from my childhood resurrected. I do remember having this one too.

@loutrioti8375 5 жыл бұрын

More bloopers please. Very satisfying after the incredibly peaceful restoration.

@PacManDreaming 5 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful restoration!

@jm1551701 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I enjoyed that, that was very captivating brings back memories of when I was wee lad playing with Matchbox cars, and if memory serves I think I might have had that BP tow recovery truck in the early 70s.

@1eustaquiod 5 жыл бұрын

Watching your video taught me to appreciate the smaller things in life.Thank you.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great comment!!

@quickmix69 5 жыл бұрын

So impressive bringing old cars back to life.

@georgecunningham9175 5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! I am intrigued with your skill and your ability to recover from those "bleeped" moments! I am now a devotee of your exceptional channel. Thank you for sharing your talents!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME feedback - Thanks!

@ScoutCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

Another outstanding job! Just a tip, the Scotch Blue Painter's tape changed my life... Super clean lines with no bleed. Thanks again for another fine presentation! =)

@revzillo 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Marty 👍

@AnthonyCurreri 5 жыл бұрын

actually, the brand "Frog Tape" is even better. It's designed to stop edge bleed. www.frogtape.com/

@ScoutCrafter 5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Thanks for the tip!!!! Will look it up!!!!!!

@shannonlank8220 5 жыл бұрын

I to am a avid collector of Hotwheels & Matchbox cars. My last count of all that I have packaged and unpackaged was 1500-1650. Over 1300 are still in their original packaging. I started collecting them about 28 years ago before I learned they were more valuable in the original packages.I have about 4-5 of the original 1960-1975 Matchbox which one of them is a motorcycle and one of many Hot Wheels carrying cases in the shape of a wheel. I am glad to see that Hot Wheels and Matchbox still has collector that will go out of their way to restore these beauties.

@ady5041 8 ай бұрын

Never stop watching you video,over and over again 😂. Amazing 🎉

@robt2151 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. A couple of observations: - be careful with the amount of oil that you use in the rivet posts. It's ok for the tap which has a relief cut but the screw might cause what is called hydraulicing with the risk of splitting the post. Sewing machine oil would be better than engine oil. - avoid using the factory edge of the masking tape. It is not fine enough for work at this scale. Better to be generous with the tape and then cut out the required edge with a scalpel. This will also make a shallow cut line which gives a better edge for the two colours to mate against. I hope the comments help - looking forwards to the next installment!

@waynerobinson4730 5 жыл бұрын

A couple of drops of kerosene works really well as a cutting compound/lube on aluminium and zinc alloys at small diameters. I did it on M2 threads for about 6 years in a research lab.

@robt2151 5 жыл бұрын

Apparently the force can be sufficient to crack an engine block. I first came across the problem in the mid-70s when I was rebuilding my Rover P5. Fortunately I had read about it beforehand and was able to avoid the risk.

@johnhair9255 5 жыл бұрын

@BIGBUDDY291 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Love the bloopers

@Mikey_mau5 5 жыл бұрын

The detail on these older castings is fantastic. Awesome work with the restoration.

@Mordrayso 5 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. I collected so many of these things when I was a kid and I'm 52 years old now. I can only imagine how much fun I could be having with them a second time by refinishing them. What a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

@dmikulec 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are giving me flashbacks to 50 years ago.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Me Too!

@dmikulec 5 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, the neighborhood I grew up in had small grass medians between the sidewalk and the street. It was a mix of grass and dirt and was perfect for making roads for our matchbox and hot wheels. We used a lot of these if the cars and trucks that are restored on this site and other sites. After a few years of playing, most of our collections looked like the "before restore" images in these videos.

@jimmarshallman6300 5 жыл бұрын

@@dmikulec As they should be .... :)

@SonnyKavanagh 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Marty, as always.

@LazyDaisyDay88 5 жыл бұрын

This is visual therapy...so relaxing! And I know you're a perfectionist but I think these are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

@cookingonabudgetuk 2 жыл бұрын

So thanks to one of your videos, I have developed an obsession for watching matchbox restorations. I have started at your oldest video and working my way through to the newest, this comment is just to let you know how far through I am now 😂

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@oldmanhuppiedos 5 жыл бұрын

MATCHBOX is toys from my childhood. Nice to see how you reacted.

@usersrp076 5 жыл бұрын

Llpopp

@edwardalamo2507 5 жыл бұрын

3,000£ you said for green cab thats big money

@alexalex8825 5 жыл бұрын

From my childhood too.I grown up in USSR but my uncle Nikolay worked for Soviet Merchant Marine and he visited England in 60-70-s and bought the toys to his son. Several MATCHBOX toys I got from my cousin.It was so great and amazing .I remember ......

@Yaruzaru 5 жыл бұрын

You didn’t paint the tail lights/indicators? However, I do love watching your restorations. I retire on Friday on my 70th birthday, I think I shall be adding this type of thing to my hobbies lol

@Niak38240 5 жыл бұрын

Hello thx for the nice video, jus a tip for the white paint. When you're using maskings always use your airbrush. Spray a very light coat (almost invisible) to seal the edge. You can also cut the masking tape to lenght and width by applying it on cutting mat and with help of sharp Xacto and ruler, you'll be fine ! Franck from France

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks Claire. :)

@jimmarshallman6300 5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers ROFL! (Franck from France)

@jorgeluisarguero2072 5 жыл бұрын

Marty's Matchbox Makeovers : You are a great genius.! My first Matchbox was a Jeep Land-Rover 1963 (I was born in 1951) Greetings from Buenos Aires and thank you very much for showing us your excellent restorations.!!

@davemuckeye1516 5 жыл бұрын

I think I can safely say that we all enjoy your very meticulous work...!

@crazybrit-nasafan 5 жыл бұрын

I had a few of these as a youngster. I am certain one of them had the colours reversed with the cab in green and the back in yellow. Awesome resto job.

@zolbad 3 жыл бұрын

If it had the colours reversed..it was a factory error..making it one of the top 5 most valuable models about

@neerdowells1 5 жыл бұрын

I could never be as patient as you...

@PapaJ5667 5 жыл бұрын

Dang seeing a lot of these cars along with hot wheels on another channel bring back so many childhood memories

@franklinlinebarger5851 Жыл бұрын

Looks perfect. Absolutely love this build. Thank you for sharing.

@Smurphenstein 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the bloopers, reminded me of a dashcam owners Australia video. :-)

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Hope they amused you and others. ;)

@Smurphenstein 5 жыл бұрын

Marty's Matchbox Makeovers yes, good to see not everything works well. I remember these trucks from when I was a child and was hoping for the red hook!

@jimmarshallman6300 5 жыл бұрын

@@Smurphenstein No .... You DON'T have to be perfect ...... Just better than others .... :)

@davelane6176 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos and seeing the transformation.funny thing is every one you have done so far I used to have as a child.keep up the good work

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Hope i'm bringing back some memories for you!!

@markmead2813 5 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy the video. I always preferred Matchbox over other manufactures of cars. This video took me back to my childhood. Thank you. Now if I could find that box of old Matchbox cars I know I have somewhere...….

@jeffreybagust4432 5 жыл бұрын

Dodge trucks were an Aussie icon. You saw them everywhere. All the tow trucks were AT4 Dodges in the 1960s and 70s. When I was 2 I remember my fathers Cooper S stalling on Pittwater Road Collaroy. One of these tow trucks towed his car away for repairs. The year was 1969.

@cheliman1 5 жыл бұрын

wonderful job as always!

@sweetlou5902 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work and attention to detail... PS we are always too hard on ourselves with our own work. Looks splendid. Especially the BP slides

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean but I do like perfection where possible. i think I may re visit this in a later video!

@jimmarshallman6300 5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Why not ?

@polito96 5 жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon your channel one night and was completely mesmerized. I couldn't stop watching. I absolutely love your work.

@ScottDLR 5 жыл бұрын

It's just good for the soul to see these wonderful little toys we all grew up get such wonderful attention after all these years.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, watch this space for more future uploads!

@ScottDLR 5 жыл бұрын

Subscribed!

@SC-mq1eh 5 жыл бұрын

nice restoration, came out great! bloopers at the end, brilliant!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vote of confidence, i'm glad you found the bloopers entertaining!

@XY-fd9ib 5 жыл бұрын

You have nice matchbox models.

@ursulasmith6402 5 жыл бұрын

Just amazing your patience and love you put into this work.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ursula.

@waynesimon2963 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job Marty. Love the use of the drill press to reinstall the wheels on the axles.

@robertdavidtucker 5 жыл бұрын

Another amazing restoration. I think the stickers looked great despite the tiny paint bleed. It probably looked worse to you because you spend a lot more time looking at it more closely. Lovely job.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Robert, you have hit the nail on the head. I try to be perfect but with such magnification it shows any imperfections. A view with the mark one eyeball looks as good as new!

@robertdavidtucker 5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers I asked my mum if she still had all my old cars tucked away. She only went and gave them to the kids next door, I could have cried when I saw them scattered in the mud and smashed up 😢. There must have been nearly 300 of all makes, models and ages. When I owned them they were stored in a satchel, not well looked after but absolutely loved. I'm getting to boot fairs and other sales trying to buy my childhood back. Thanks for getting back to me Marty and I'll look forward to seeing new vids.

@DirtyReaper 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video! Matchbox cars are so much more detailed than hot wheels!

@emmanuelfernandez5528 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see how these classics turn out. Thanks for sharing with us. Also very relaxing to watch your videos

@SIONARAFLORIDA 5 жыл бұрын

its just like traveling back in time- from the worn Matchbox car back to the day it came out of its box- 40-50 years back in time.

@darthbuzz1 5 жыл бұрын

Love the bloopers. Makes me want to check the no. plate on mine. 8o)

@peterbrown1477 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty. I've just subscribed to your channel, as it brings back memories of when I was a kid, and Matchbox toys first came out. They cost 1/6d back in the day, which is equivalent to 6 1/2p in todays money. Airfix kits came out at about the same time.

@leespiderpod 5 жыл бұрын

nice one

@geezermann7865 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing how us old guys have found KZfaq and learned how to use it. So many good informative and entertaining channels available.

@davidduxbury4919 5 жыл бұрын

Peter Brown there’s no way you could buy one for 6.5p these days, but weren’t they fun

@peteredwards338 4 жыл бұрын

7.5 pence .

@cransleyforge 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's a nice model

@michaelpierrynowski7253 5 жыл бұрын

I have one of these sitting on my dresser! Picked it up for like 5$ with abunch of other vintage diecast! So awesome to see one restored! Mines very beat up and I think ill keep it that way! Love the use on mine!

@ronreuwer5265 5 жыл бұрын

I still have my matchbox from the 60s

@waynebuckman6723 5 жыл бұрын

I've still got this truck in my toybox which the grandkids play with

@fiatunonewsletter6782 5 жыл бұрын

Your grand kids are playing with a 8000 USD toy. Google the 5 most valued and collected Matchbox cars.

@komerwest9520 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. You have put a huge smile on my face watching you make my childhood memories look like new. Im old enough to remember all of them. Every month mom would get me the newest ones at the military PX on pay day. Thanks for showing them the love they deserve.

@GNeuman 5 жыл бұрын

There's something very heartwarming and endearing about your restorations. Please tell me that after doing their bit for KIng and Country that your restored pieces enjoy a happy and long retirement away from prying little fingers...

@Nextolic 5 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel with this video and subscribed. I have the same truck in the exact condition that you had it in, minus the dirt. I've been wanting to restore it for some time and this video gave me some ideas. I also have some Matchbox planes I need to restore such as BAC Lightning, some MIGs and so on. Great video.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT! - Wishing you luck with your resto'! :D

@RickMiddleton-1 5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers thanks for another amazing resto! I have been dabbling with some resto with matchbox myself the last year or two and it has become an amazing hobby! I have always been a "car guy". My father and I collect and restore classic fords. Mainly our focus is any ford between 1932-1969. I guess Collecting and restoring their toy versions was a natural progression...lol. I saw the issue you had painting the white box. 3m makes a blue "painters tape " that I believe would give you the results you were hoping for. I have used it myself and it worked amazingly. I am now a subscriber and look forward to more videos from you. Best wishes to you and your entire family. Keep up the great work my friend!!

@SouthSideChiTown 5 жыл бұрын

Very relaxing video! Kind of reminds me of the scene in the movie Toy Story where Woody got his makeover.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

You should see me at work; up close with magnifying head set on just like the guy in toy story!

@audiotron1003 5 жыл бұрын

I really like watching these videos. The music is relaxing your voice calming and as for your love and patience on these wonderful old vehicles it shows. But I love the out takes at the end it shows that your not perfect but human 😀😀

@KatherineUribe-1 5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my brother and our childhood! Lovely work!👍🤠

@RWSBaden 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty, I very much enjoyed this video. You are doing an excellent job of restoring these matchbox models. I had this very tow truck when I was a boy in the early 1970's. I also had the red and white three axle ESSO tow truck. I just came across your video and after watching this one I subscribed and clicked the bell icon to be notified of future videos. I look forward to your next matchbox restore as not only are they a nice walk down memory lane, but they also demonstrate some great modeling tips and ideas. Cheers, Rich S.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great comment. I'm glad that i am bringing back memories for people such as yourself and my generation. I am making more videos at the moment and they will be uploaded soon with new models and tips.

@donaldbartram6315 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that 3 axle Ford N series became a semi truck when I finished kitbashing it.. LOL

@TheHelado36 5 жыл бұрын

Matchbox has many models that were not sport or performance oriented, I remember not liking these and preferred Hot Wheels precisely because of that. I can appreciate both now !

@donaldbartram6315 5 жыл бұрын

There were no Hot Wheels when I had Matchbox. My brothe & I were always customizing our MB's. I remember taking the axles out & mounting them below the frame so it would jack the car up, & putting bigger truck tires on the back so it looked like a Hot Rod... We had our own HW's before they were invented..

@bryanharrell6894 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see how you always make the makeover models look even better than the originals. I have one of these trucks myself, never played with, and in original condition.

@chriswright8464 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, looks Brand new!!

@craigmonteforte1478 5 жыл бұрын

I really like these videos When watching this one i had a thought that may be helpful on Ebay they have these. Inexpensive. Soldering stations. That consist of a couple of alligator clips attached to very movable arms In order to position wires and hold them in the position you need them, they may be helpful to hold the var parts for painting ? And a;;owing them t dry my thought comes from being handicapped and Having limited ability. Holding small items i actually use many different dlamps and jigs to build models and do other detailed tasks due to only having the use of one hand at a time

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig for a great post. I know exactly what you are talking about as I have one, but i guess i don't use it as much as I should.

@PG-gs5vb 5 жыл бұрын

It's often called "third hand" and even comes with a magnifying glass.

@mikecirrincione9895 5 жыл бұрын

If you use the a gloss vanish before you apply the decal you won't see the plastic out line of the decal. Also there is decal solvent to make it adhere better.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

I've got some decal application stuff recently but have not used it yet. I know what you mean by using the clear varnish. I guess i'm still learning and each one should be better than the last!

@mikecirrincione9895 5 жыл бұрын

You did a great job restoring the car,. I hope I didn't come across harshly, I just wanted to give you some tricks that I have picked up doing plastic models.

@jimmarshallman6300 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikecirrincione9895 I think that most of us oldies have a plastics model background ..... :)

@bugzdontbugme6960 5 жыл бұрын

Great job on the Dodge! I had the same one in about the same condition... maybe worse as I found it buried in the yard of a friend. It had been his much older brother's truck. When I pulled it out, it was packed with dirt and full of ants! I cleaned it up and eventually took it apart and restored it with a grey cab and a dark red bed. I wish I had known about these techniques 35 years ago! Thank you for your videos Marty, great work and memories.

@DeTrOiTXX12 5 жыл бұрын

I love your attention to detail. Very satisfying to watch!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@Oberkommando 5 жыл бұрын

Oh God I still have one of these

@jackjacke4654 5 жыл бұрын

Also as scoutCrafter says, use painters tape. Cheaper as well i'm sure. easier to remove also. : )

@donaldbartram6315 5 жыл бұрын

It's too thick,, best is to Tamiyas model masking tapes.. come in various widths,, made for modeling. No paint bleed under either

@mitchgibbs5304 5 жыл бұрын

Love the fact you keep these childhood memories alive... made me try to think my fave car.. matchbox corgi race car... I want to chase one down after seeing your vids...

@danielbritton8588 5 жыл бұрын

Freak out! The BP wrecker. It looks just like I remember it. Most of this common wear is from being tossed around among other cars in the containers kids used to hold their cars. Good job.

@douglasskaalrud6865 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job-looks great, but: where are your gloves? Never get paint stripper on your hands, it's highly toxic and causes neurological damage even in small quantities. I have one suggestion for the BP decal. It would take one more step but it would be worth it. I would paint the box white first then cut a mask the shape of the white background for the BP decal. Place the mask in the right spot and spray the green over it. While the paint is still slightly wet, pick a corner of the mask with a new knife blade and lift it off. The background will look much straighter when you can cut the mask without interference from the ridge in the box casting that the tape can't form around very well.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to leave such an informative post. Always appreciate other people's input.

@47485ksc 5 жыл бұрын

David here in Oregon. I've metal detected a few hundred small car toys and have so many, I made a "display' on a hunk of plywood about 2 by 3 feet. It's a "Performance Car" junk yard. I have an AMC Gremlin up on a pole out by the driveway entrance. I have a couple rows of "performance cars" to be picked over for parts or restored. There's a railroad siding with an HO scale locomotive with 2 flat cars of cars that have been "crushed" (stepped on by kids) on the way to the scrap yard. Some that weren't "crushed" enough, I stuck in my vise. I have an office, a shed with air compressor (toy Harley engine on a dowel of wood) and other details. There's a "cop car" parked at the entrance wary of this place being a "chop shop". If you'd like to see pictures of it, go to daviddaveinternational@gmail.com Cheers!

@rbcrain2469 5 жыл бұрын

Frog tape, is best

@Billsvideo52 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that brings back memories! I collected Match box cars back in 1966 to 1969 or so, but I was a teenager collecting them as a hobby not to play with. All my Matchbox cars are still mint in the original boxes. I also have several years of the catalogs in mint condition. That BP wrecker truck was one of my favorites! Enjoyed your video!

@hartmanreticuli6242 5 жыл бұрын

Great precision with such huge hands!!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! I know!!

@garyquackenbush5810 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Marty how about a video showing us how to make your custom nail for the axels

@glenstorrie9687 5 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@Ogma3bandcamp 5 жыл бұрын

Music is way less imposing at this volume. Thanks.

@davezad 5 жыл бұрын

That song has been stuck in my head all week because of this channel.

@discoddav1974 5 жыл бұрын

What's the title of the song & the artist marty

@20alphabet 5 жыл бұрын

I like it the way it was. Now it acts as subliminal suggestion.

@IamDoogy 5 жыл бұрын

@@discoddav1974 Paradise by Misael Gauna

@MarKoCustomBuildModels 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, I like the passion you have for the restoration.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! - i am very fussy :)

@robertmaestro9571 5 жыл бұрын

YOU DID A VERY, VERY, GOOD JOB LOOKS EXCELLENT 👍👍👍

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. I try my best!

@gjmoore5757 5 жыл бұрын

I've got this truck but it's beyond repair sadly.

@brianjschumer 5 жыл бұрын

Marty..Did you use the silver paint pens for the grill and front headlights? Came out nice.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

No i used Tamiya chrome paint. Thanks for liking.

@BadWebDiver 3 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Loved that extra detail!

@marcoc4932 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see how you've done this step by step Marty. Thanks. Very entertaining...

@robertodom9839 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the attention to detail. I had this same wrecker as part of my childhood collection. Began collecting in 1968 at age 9. Received a $1 weekly allowance and could buy two of them at a time!

@MrMaxeemum 5 жыл бұрын

How does a restoration like this affect the value? I'm thinking if it's to be kept for your self then a restoration is ok but if it's for an investment then it's better to keep it original, is that right? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

Many people prefer the 'played with' look. Some models are so played with that no collector would want them. These are the ones that I 'rescue' and keep for myself as i could not afford a genuine mint condition model. Some say a restored vehicle is worthless but to me it is about preservation and not the monetary value placed on it.

@wintersbattleofbands1144 5 жыл бұрын

This one isn't super rare, and nice, minty ones exist. In that condition, it was worth about $1 to $2. This restoration doesn't really increase value, it's about spending time (not watching TV) and making a toy happy again.

@jimmarshallman6300 5 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Goodonya mate! :)

@slackjaw703 5 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, were Hot Wheels available in good numbers down under, or did Matchbox dominate the market? Maybe Hot Wheels are just an American thing? Idk.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 5 жыл бұрын

They are both available here but I think that Matchbox are a little more difficult to find.

@donaldbartram6315 5 жыл бұрын

Hot Wheels came out way after Matchbox was around,, I had all the MB's in the 60-s when they literally came in a matchbox container not in a bubble pack,, They were detailed models more than toys..

@donaldbartram6315 5 жыл бұрын

The original regular size came in what looked like a matchbox, hence the name.. @Soreothing

@Fergs88 5 жыл бұрын

@Donald Bartram I took @Soreofhing comment as you having "ALL the MB's in the 60's". I usually ignore the grammar police!

@Fergs88 5 жыл бұрын

@Soreofhing 🤣 I will have to consider your advice in the future! Good day, bud!

@fernandochavez4312 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your work very much. Still have some of my old hot wheels from 68 when I was 7. Really liked the outtakes 👍

@roberthodgson4509 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see such restoration projects. There are so many damaged ones out there. This provides a nice way to suppliment one's collection without the expense of mint grade models. Thanks.