Rusty and Burned 1950's Doepke Fire Truck Restoration
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4 жыл бұрынHey everyone and welcome back to another restoration! In today's video I tackle a classic 1950's Doepke pumper. Doepke was a short lived toy company that made some amazingly detailed toys throughout the lates 40's and early 50's and this American Lafrance is no exception. Doepke licensed the toy right from American Lafrance meaning it is authentic to the real deal. It even has Goodyear tires!
This restoration was as the truck had unfortunately been badly burned in a house fire. The few plastic parts that remained were melted beyond recognition and all bright work had turned black. Fortunately with plenty of cleaning, buffing, and 3D printing I was able to bring it back to its former glory! I opted to used spray paint over powder coating for the main body as the body panels were a tight fit and could only reassemble with a thin coating. This made reassembly extra challenging as the paint was prone to chipping. Overall I have to say this is my favorite project so far!
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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 Products Used:
Eastwood Original DIY Powder Coat Gun System
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Pre Painting Prep:
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Hotcoat Powder Coat Gloss Black
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@jeffreyr865 3 жыл бұрын
Now you see why things were built so much better back in the day, just by watching you disassemble with all those parts. Now a day’s it’s 3 or 4 screws and a couple of plastic clips. Great job brother
@davidackerman5303 3 жыл бұрын
Having grown up in Elmira NY where they manufactured American LaFrance fire trucks. This restore project is very cool. Very nice piece
@robertbeacham6286 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great project !! Today’s toys vehicles and items are made of nothing at all but plastic !! These very old ones are made of STEEL !! These antique pieces last so much longer than the new ones do !! Thank you 🙏📚📖🚒 !!
@sandymitchell8182 3 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best engineered and designed toys i've ever seen, someone put their heart in making that fire truck
@dinoleo3804 3 жыл бұрын
So True
@jpalberthoward9 2 жыл бұрын
It's remarkable how once upon a time in America, this much quality of workmanship and attention to detail went into even a little kid's toy like this. They were made here in the States and the people who worked in the factories could live on what they earned, and there were no suicide nets on top of the buildings.
@benhudman9204 4 жыл бұрын
The complex assembly of old toy trucks is amazing. Nothing like that today.
@DragonstarFighter 4 жыл бұрын
That toy would win in a crash with most modern sedans....
@paybo3573 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaystarsky7271 hes talking about the toy, the complexity of it you simpleton
@RescueRestore 4 жыл бұрын
You did a great job! I'm happy to see this fire truck is ready to be played with once again.
@joe_diy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Our may need to team up and put out a doll house fire!
@The_Dudester 4 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy OMG!!! Thank you so much for restoring that toy. It is an American LaFrance series 800 pumper truck. I drove one of those, for real, for 11 years. If it had been scaled out, that would've been the 200 gallon water tank version. Mine had a 750 gallon water tank, so it was longer than your run of the mill 800's. The sound of that V-12 engine, the air siren-it gets in your blood and never goes away.
@joe_diy 4 жыл бұрын
@@The_Dudester Awesome story and history! Never knew much about the old pumpers but a lot of people have been psoting various facts! Doepke makes a ladder truck version as well
@The_Dudester 4 жыл бұрын
@@joe_diy I always wanted the Doepke models, but when they were available money was tight. Buddy L also makes an awesome series 900. The pickup truck you restored earlier, a family that adopted me not only owned that model of truck, they gave me the toy version and I played with it until the wheels fell off. No one restored toys back then and I am sorry to say it ended up in the city dump.
@deniseboldea1624 4 жыл бұрын
@@The_Dudester Are you talking about the older fire Engines that required a firefighter on the back end to steer the rear of the truck?
@kirkmanning6232 5 ай бұрын
So gratifying to watch! Patience, detailed and the right tools!
@Masterfat2 4 жыл бұрын
old toys looks more fun than new ones
@samadkins843 Жыл бұрын
you did a great job restoring the fire truck.
@wilfredomendez3450 4 жыл бұрын
Ironic perhaps. A restored fire truck that survived a fire. Excellent job.
@greghormone7264 4 жыл бұрын
I had this very same toy firetruck in 1957. Just awesome to see it restored like that thank you.
@misterGpei 4 жыл бұрын
Good morning Greg. Did the pump actually spray water?
@bernardovazquez3098 4 жыл бұрын
‼ WOW EXCELLENT JOB......‼ 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@souppier 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Interesting toy.
@johnjohnston9661 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Love seeing these vintage toys brought back to life.
@spellchekr2882 4 жыл бұрын
Let's face it. ANYONE can take stuff apart. Hell, even I can. The talent, skills & knowledge to know what to with it after it's disassembled, is what really matters. If that was me, I'd have parts left over. Your ability to bring things "back to life" is absolutely amazing. Keep being you.
@robertdragoff6909 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a classic fire engine…. Great video, terrific restoration
@carlosallende2595 4 жыл бұрын
This restoration was a real labour of love. I couldn't believe the attention to detail this manufacturer went into for a toy of that period! Today's manufacturers would be hard pressed putting out such quality in their toys. You really went all out, this resto is no less than a work of art in my opinion. Just magnificent.
@ChannelHPRestoration 4 жыл бұрын
amazing restoration
@makeminefreedom 4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing a bright red fire engine in the 60's when I was a child. It was at a small substation in Indianapolis. Your restoration reminded me of that fire truck. Your attention to detail is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making this video.
@MadMax-yq9ix 4 жыл бұрын
This fire truck is amazing.
@gustavoaffonso6397 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice work.
@turbolivesinmyheart6328 4 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Very nicely done. Encore, encore.
@shaikhzameershaikh1744 4 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful colour and very good job amazing have a nice day dear sir
@markebedwell443 3 жыл бұрын
What a great looking fire engine!!!
@michaelrzeszuto777 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the old girl back in service. Great job.
@modeler308 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration.
@pa6390 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@wyattglen1 4 жыл бұрын
The detail and craftsmanship back in the day was ridiculous.
@MrX-ni3tp 4 жыл бұрын
The crap from China is ridiculuos.
@jackvolta3489 4 жыл бұрын
I once had a similar toy 51yrs ago by Tonka, as I grew into adolescence, I ended up tossing it into the pond behind my house, during a dry spell 3yrs ago that truck revealed itself again & I retrieved it, even though it was to far gone to save, it actually made me think, of how much I loved it as a kid, & wished I hadn't done such stupid thing! At least now I have a real truck...lol
@markboyle9769 4 жыл бұрын
Made to last
@jackvolta3489 4 жыл бұрын
@@markboyle9769 for sure mark, I dont think my real truck would last that long... Lol
@heli-crewhgs5285 4 жыл бұрын
'RIDICULOUS!?' A really poor choice of word, don't you think?
@stevenklingler9376 3 жыл бұрын
That lock is like a little hidden treasure! 👑💎🔐
@TheWpafirephotograph 3 жыл бұрын
great job on that old ALF it's a beautiful 🚒
@gwynequeall571 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic you are so clever and dedicated and patient ,you bring new life to all the broken toys
@jwollman9475 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice job. Really like that the color is a true rich red.
@damianjones7554 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful job.
@diecastdungeon8970 4 жыл бұрын
Super job on restoration of this firetruck. I love firetrucks old and new, but old always has so much more character. Thank you for sharing.
@Gearhead-en8dz 4 жыл бұрын
Nice old Truck🚒
@alanm3438 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving a piece of history.
@Mark-xl8gg 4 жыл бұрын
The original quality of the steel used in this toy really comes across in your wonderful restoration well done
@warrenholmar1129 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing it looks very sturdy
@user-jo6jg3ep1f 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for your patience. I don't have any. This toy is also my favourite. There's a lot of engineering in this truck, respect to Doepke brothers!
@sherryramsey7843 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic restoration
@josemontano7767 4 жыл бұрын
This toy was very well made
@jeffbaker2897 4 жыл бұрын
Super restro job. 😎👍👍👍
@benv1752 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking!
@xx1590 4 жыл бұрын
Great save.
@MisterMikeTexas 3 жыл бұрын
Nice collector piece now!
@Roberto231973 Жыл бұрын
Awesome as new again! What an beauty!
@jerryjohnsonii4181 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome restoration job !!!!!!!!!!!!
@Skipper. 4 жыл бұрын
A beautiful finish
@dungtrumpet5490 4 жыл бұрын
KZfaq's algorithm made this video pop up in my feed. I'm really happy I watched it. Well done, sir!
@joe_diy 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you watched it too! welcome to the channel!
@randyporter3491 4 жыл бұрын
Dung Trumpet Never ceases to amaze me how I can be watching “Andes Goat Herding” one minute, then here the next. And you don’t know how you got to either place lol!
@markallard9039 2 жыл бұрын
Nice restoration, although I must admit I loved the original distressed patina.
@Heclucy 4 жыл бұрын
What if someone was looking for that padlock LOL!! 60 plus years! Great hiding place!!
@juanrosado9316 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck
@barbarajohnson6874 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Wonderful!
@bigrev1601 3 жыл бұрын
What a cool toy! Great job!
@revzillo 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration on the Fire Truck, saved from the ashes of a real fire and brought back to its former glory 👍
@tyedinak6380 3 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. Now it just needs a firestation to call home.
@bigcountry5045 Жыл бұрын
IT SURE WOULD LOOK GOOD IN MY FIRE TRUCK COLLECTION
@starvideoimages1 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job
@chrismayer3919 4 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS!!! All it needs now is a fan siren up front and a red 'bubblegum' rotator on top!
@frankortiz_HeroDad 4 жыл бұрын
Dude has everything, a 3D printer, an awesome Chevy Nova.
@karlkovach8647 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I saw that Nova in the background.. SHWEEET!!!!!!!
@anibalbabilonia1867 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Looks better than new!😎👍
@RestorationAustralia 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job well done
@josevelazquez5310 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work,we don't see this kind of toys,that often,many of the companies that used to make this,disappear.this are like treasures,and very rare.👏👍👍
@jacobcallahan4813 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, 9/10
@eduardoantunes976 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!
@duanemartin4958 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome results sir 🙂👍
@tracyhanson8728 4 жыл бұрын
You do such a great job on every one you do . But I think this one is my favorite. Awesome job . Thank you for sharing
@Godzy2011 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant job 👍
@donnaleveron5711 4 жыл бұрын
Love seeing these remarkable toys restored! Well done!
@paulorth2251 4 жыл бұрын
Now that was a labor of love for this old toy that deserves a special spot on the display shelf. Very well done and very well presented. I especially liked that you didn't tear it all the way down to individual little pieces. This truck stood just fine without tearing the fenders off, the bottom off, ect.. Thanks for sharing this video with me.
@Levent_gulgonul 4 жыл бұрын
What a good quality madenfire truck. Back in the days they realy know what they were doing. Thanks for showing us this restoration man i enjoied every minute of it😎
@princesscioppo7975 4 жыл бұрын
Rusty and burned?! I think a little boy took fire truck too literal! Thanks for sharing your work.😎
@armandomastrapa7657 Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT JOB GUY 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@davismillard3822 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I love just watching the process without constant babble or cheesy music. Great job!!
@eddielane9569 4 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@sheep1ewe 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I love those old tintoys, it must realy had been an awsome toy to play with as a kid back in the 50s. :)
@thiagomanobatera 4 жыл бұрын
The best video of Chanel !!!Amazing !!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
@easyontheeyes78 4 жыл бұрын
That fire truck came out incredible
@randyporter3491 4 жыл бұрын
Watching you fight with those compression washers, reminded me of a great tool I’ve used. Its basically a pair of needle-nose pliers, but the bottom jaw is a thin fork (a “V”). Aircraft mechanics use them for something, but they are perfect for removing those washers. It was thinking how nice it would look to paint the caps and control wheels on the side pump panel shiny silver (paint pen). Just a beautiful job, on a nice classic toy, thanks for sharing !
@eriktarver2087 4 жыл бұрын
Came out very nice!
@kingbenjamin22 4 жыл бұрын
Love classic firetrucks- beautiful restoration !
@charliekline3975 4 жыл бұрын
Great job well done
@Ettoredipugnar 4 жыл бұрын
Great job !
@1bennyfred 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you didn’t take hose rolling up tips from R&R. Strong work!
@mooremarriott2841 4 жыл бұрын
1bennyfred That really bugged me , after all that hard work!
@RavenMacy 4 жыл бұрын
What did R&R do ?
@1bennyfred 4 жыл бұрын
Cheryl Hartwig After performing an amazing restore on a similar fire truck, he topped it off by wadding the hose around the spool like a madman. Much love to R&R, but the hose roll was weird. He’s a flawed hero.
@johnpatrickcryan9444 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!!!
@richard-gn3es 4 жыл бұрын
Wrap your pliers in electrical tape before bending. Really helps save that paint you worked hard on
@georgeshelton6281 2 жыл бұрын
The Thurber Lane fire station; didn't go through a makeover just as yet, not until 2002.
@MrScrew 4 жыл бұрын
very good restoration
@Heclucy 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite restoration so far! What a cute fire truck! Very well made.
@swapy450 4 жыл бұрын
I think like is necessary to everyone who saw this video and recollected childhood memories
@robertpradella6550 4 жыл бұрын
Its Beautiful! Nice job!
@luismatos2239 7 ай бұрын
Muy profesional y dedicado E visto tus vídeos de restauración de los camioncitos. Con mucho detalle y amor. Te admiro y respeto tu trabajo sigue hacia adelante y me alegro por tu colección. Mil gracias y eres de los pocos que se interesan en restauración de juguetes clásicos. Un abrazo y bendiciones 👍🙏
@brazillady5119 4 жыл бұрын
What is so fascinating about sand blasting? It’s always my favorite part.
@dtroystopper2 4 жыл бұрын
It's ASMR.
@meribor 4 жыл бұрын
OMX, marring your pretty paint job with those piers was _killing_ me!
@jonnickels9027 4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding .
@brianfranklin7893 4 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍👌🚒
@lkmayhew9390 4 жыл бұрын
Great restore!
@krishnamurthyballur5594 3 жыл бұрын
Great job👍
@charitybrown4274 3 жыл бұрын
Great job
@joaquingarridotaboada3410 3 жыл бұрын
Simply perfect..
@MrAJWorks 3 жыл бұрын
Well done👍
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