Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys AEC Flatbed Lorry no/915. 1973/75.

Diecast Restoration Dinky Toys AEC flat bed
this was slightly different to a previous AEC dropside one I restord this has the cast in front grill .And jewelled headlights.
enjoy

[@stevewilson6390]

This hobby has a nice little community, we watch each other, comment and encourage. Another thank's to you Martin and the rest of the guys ( you know who you are ) who actually have the time , skill and patience to film and edit these film like tutorials for us. It's appreciated.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks for the kind words Steve, yes it's a great community 👍

[@dannycarter1966]

As usual, superb. The black and chrome grill transforms it.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much, Danny it's really appreciated my friend

[@BrianSanders-tn7pi]

When I was a kid I had the white Esso tanker and the Army transporter with a Sea King helicopter on the back. These were duly lost in the mists of time. Many years later I came across them again,I couldn't resist so I bought them both. I then went to a toyfair and saw the rest of the AEC's made by Dinky. I subsequently bought all of the over time. I now have the whole lot,all in excellent condition. I also bought all of the original cars for the car transporter. I don't know why but I always had a soft spot for these trucks. I think it was the grille that did it for me. I really enjoyed watching this video, it brought back many memories. Mine are safely tucked up in a box wrapped in paper,one day soon I will get them out and have a "play" again. Well done.

[@martindaredare]

That's great to hear its always nice when you can do that ,so no playing in the garden with them 😀

[@johnmurphy4915]

Another fantastic job, Martin, it's great to see older Models brought back to life , keep up the good work,all the best to you and your family.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much John it's really appreciated my friend

[@septiccalling8341]

Lovely.......sharp as a new pin, again. Really nice finish; good save with the Molotow on the roof 😖
👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@martindaredare]

Thanks, my friend. Yes, I was lucky it rubbed off , all the best Martin

[@kevincarr3312]

Fantastic restoration, love the commercial vehicles. 😂

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Kevin it's really appreciated my friend

[@anthonyobersteller1556]

Nice job of restoration on the Dinky AEC drop side great attention to detail 😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Anthony I appreciate it my friend

[@WitchCityCollector]

That truck definitely looks good in the restored state.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@Tim_English_Loves_Diecast]

That turned out great Martin, thanks for rescuing another nice truck. Have great one and cheers!😁❤👍🚛

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@oxfamshop]

Great work

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@Adriansmith805]

Fantastic work Martin looks amazing well done 👍.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Adrian it's really appreciated

[@tommacmillan2504]

Great job Martin! It has put me in the mood to do some commercials. I learn stuff every time I watch you. I will send a pic of my latest restorations.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Tommy I appreciate it my friend

[@shaneholmyard5688]

another brilliant result, you make it look so easy

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Shane it's really appreciated my friend

[@ianhow100]

Lovely job as always. On the silver dab. So many times has that happened to me. The mess & complete restrip that's usually ensued from trying à small rework

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Ian I was lucky this time it came of without any damage witch was great ,all the best Martin

[@glynstimpson]

Hello Martin great video great restoration great paint work hope you and your family are keeping well regards Glyn

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Glyn, all the best Martin 👍

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

As always, I love listening to ya Martin 😊 and watching you resurrect these cool 😎 models. I hope you and yours are doing well 👍 Cheers KC 🇦🇺 🤝 🇬🇧😊😎👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much KC I hope you are both well my friend

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@martindaredare my pleasure Martin, hanging in there slowly getting a little better, CC is doing ok, appreciate the support 🤞🍺🍻🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧😎✌👍

[@kevsdiecastrestos]

Cracking job Martin, lovely paint finish, particularly like the grille done in Black..

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Kevin

[@mickmanly1479]

Excellent work as always

[@martindaredare]

Cheers mick 👍

[@a11csc]

shes a beauty martin love the black grill

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@robwhitfield6936]

Nice restoration.

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Rob 🍻

[@Diecastoutlaw]

Fantastic restoration Martin details and paint works excellent well done 👏

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much luke 👍

[@positiveorientationone]

Hello friend, thumb up 👍😊 these are beautiful toys thanks for sharing with us, am your new friend here stay safe and God bless you 😊❤️😍🤗💐🌹💖

[@martindaredare]

Thank you 🤗 very much my friend

[@jesterger]

Wonderful job, Martin. It looks better than branf new.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Gerry much appreciated my friend

[@matchboxmark8191]

Another outstanding resto in the books!

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Mark I really appreciate it my friend

[@nigelford936]

Do enjoy the lorry videos Martin I'll send you some pics of my brs collection one of my favourite collections cheers mate

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Nigel yes that was great to see your collection

[@vall8604]

Very nice restoration Martin.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@markrobinson8865]

Great job Martin 👍🏻

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Mark

[@peterrichardson5664]

Great Jon Martin.

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Peter

[@connect4glyn]

Another lovely job Martin . What a great job you did on the grill .

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@jeffbaker2897]

Great color combination on the Lorry and trailer & very good on the details too, as always Martin another diecast made new looking again 👍, mark on the cab you will fix it in a jiffy 😉no worries , take care of your self my friend see ya on your next restoration project. 👋😎🚙🛺🛻🚒🚚

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Jeff yep all sorted it was easier then I thought to get it off ,all the best to you all

[@ramblers69]

Looks so much better in Red, beautiful restoration Martin, Cheers mate

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Tom

[@janwillemhoepman7539]

Well done Mr. Bluefinger. They do sell plastic gloves you know ...😊

[@martindaredare]

Cheers glad you liked it, yes I have gloves but keep forgetting to put them on 🤣

[@andysgaragediecastrestorations]

Awesome restoration. Excellent detailing. Another one saved. 👍

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Andy I appreciate it

[@metalman4141]

Superb job Martin 💪

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@deanaustin996]

What a lovely restoration as always great detail work I do like the commercials

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Dean it's much appreciated my friend

[@jimmyjames6267]

Nice job Martin

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Jimmy

[@user-ts9mk7cg4l]

I had the same cab on a tanker Esso. Lovely job as usual mate 🇬🇧👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much, my friend. Yes, I have a tanker with the same cab .
All the best Martin

[@kevintookey2469]

Lovely job Martin looks fantastic expertly done brand new

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Kevin

[@peterhoughton1589]

Another fabulous restoration Martin, your legendary detailing really transforms it from a toy to an exhibitor model. Oh hey, your French is nearly as good as mine. 🤣Take care, all the best. Peter.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Peter, yep still practicing my French 🤣 all the best Martin

[@sandscratcherbri5574]

very nice

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@steaminglion4067]

That's a Belter Martin 👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@lostonwallace1396]

That new coat of orange just pops, Martin! Thanks for suffering the cold to give us another great video! I really like how it came out! Your usual brilliance shines through again!

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much loston, it was a bit cold ,

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great work Martin...Brand New.........❤

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Brian

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Lol, I didn't think I'll be learning French watching one of your videos, cheers Graham.

[@martindaredare]

🤣 you never know you could end up fluent in French, all the best Martin

[@edwardparnell6134]

Martin I'm almost sure you have two of everything, but your magnificent glasses. One for the shop another for the house.
Great job on the little truck. I enjoy watching you when you do truck, since I drove them for 37 years. Keep the videos coming and I'll be here to watch. God Bless you Martin

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Edward I really appreciate it my friend

[@hellboy1959]

that's a lovely looking truck Martin really nice restoration looks straight from the toy shop window nice one mate !👍👍👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Neil

[@robsterbob580]

Nicely done Martin, it looks great. 👍

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Rob 🍻

[@diecastRR]

You chose nice colors, Martin. Successful renovation. I really like the details. Best wishes 🙂

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@BulletNoseBetty]

That truck was looking really sad and worn before you started on it. But now? Totally different story. Great job as usual.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated all the best Martin

[@kearbearpoorstorationtoys]

Great work! Really cool toy! 👍😎

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@jg24diecast41]

Another very nice restoration! Another plus is I always seem to find a new channel in your comments, who have been inspired by your work, to subscribe to and watch.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks for your kind words it's really appreciated my friend

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Looks fantastic 👌 28:45 😊👍🍻

[@martindaredare]

Cheers KC

[@manicoptio9305]

nice job and at last we managed to get a well deserved swear in there. :o)

[@martindaredare]

🤣 thanks very much my friend its really appreciated

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Very cool Martin ❤😊

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Shawn I appreciate it

[@diecastflashback3331]

Good job ol buddy, nice detailing ✌️😎

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Don I appreciate you brother

[@chrisparkinson1351]

Beautiful work Martin. The finish and detailing is as always stunning . All the best my friend. Cheers Chris 👍🏻🇦🇺🍻

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Chris I appreciate it my friend

[@crapaudnicksdiecastrenovat1739]

I do love these Dinky AEC’s and you have made this one really stand out with your usual high standard of workmanship, superb detailing on the front grill and the AEC badge and the other little bits and pieces, a lovely all round restoration Martin, really looks the biz👌👍😊 All the best, Nick🐸🐸

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much nick ,it was enjoyable to do thay always come up nice ,all the best Martin

[@robertdragoff6909]

Great restoration
Just to let everyone know, those wheels that flip down to support the trailer when it’s not hooked to the tractor are called, here in the States, landing gear.
Well, the way flip up and down they do look like they belong on an airplane.
Just wanted to share with everyone.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks for the information Robert it's greatly appreciated my friend

[@LaziLowcollectables]

Brilliant job Martin ,looks lovely with the details highlighted. I do sometimes carried away too and touching the car with the silver on my fingers,that's annoying, I'm glad you were able to clean that off.cheers Laz

[@martindaredare]

Cheers laz it's really appreciated my friend

[@terrybeechener5992]

Would look better with BRS decals.Nice resto,Martin.I have a AEC tractor like this,mated to a Corgi flatbed which is longer,and finished in BRS colours.

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Terry, yes I think your right, the BRS logo would have been better .all the best Martin

[@IncredibleGears]

Great job Martin

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@TimeRider]

Very nice!

[@martindaredare]

Thanks lee

[@gordonwebster3809]

the bloke next door had a haulage business he had about ten of these aught me and his son to drive them i mst have been about twelve no health and safety in those days about 1966 happy days.

[@martindaredare]

Excellent, I bet you had fun all good memories, glad you liked this one

[@frasermartin6728]

Truck looks terrific, but I never understood the Dinky white trailers! Who TF paints a trailer white in UK weather? Bonkers. I was sure you were going to Code3 that old girl, but it looks fine and dandy nonetheless, Martin! Loved the misogynist comments on the March 1 airing of the static van - you'd not get away with that anywhere else - but it is fundamentally correct, and I love it! The truck turned out superbly! And your French has improved immeasurably!

[@martindaredare]

Cheers fraser, no code 3 on this one because it's the only one I have.
All the best Martin

[@2ndchancediecastrestorations]

A++

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much my friend

[@geoffmower8729]

Hi mate, I love the front on this one the black really makes it pop and it's a nice shade of red. I hope it wasn't too hard getting that silver off the roof I can't remember what thinner that Molotow uses. It's warming up here again 31-up to 37 next week thank goodness we have AC in our cars. Now...... My mate Steve's throat closed off and he had to be rushed to hospital. To feed him they had to put a hose with a funnel on the end up his bottom. While I was visiting him the tea lady came around and ask Steve if he wanted a cup of tea. He nodded yes so she poured the tea into the funnel. Steve let out an awful scream 😲😖AWWWWWG. The tea lady said oh my goodness was it too hot? Steve grabbed a note pad and scribbled......NO SUGAR!😂😂🤣🤣 Catch you on the next one mate.👍🏻

[@martindaredare]

🤣🤣🤣Nice one I like it ,thanks very much my friend

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Work of art mate ,that AEC rad and light arrangement reminds me of the regent 5 buses in Margate as a kid they too had that big AEC grill as a small child I nicked named them blokes ??? God knows why 😂😂😂
Cheers mate
Mark 😊😊

[@martindaredare]

Cheers Mark, yes I saw those grills when I was doing a it of research thay looked great 👍 all the best Martin

[@lotharrenz4621]

looks great again. funny how far that red fades out... some paints are not really lightfast. :) like these pink matchbox capris.
spoider mate, spoider mate, doing ev'rything a spoider can... wait, that doesn't rhyme. :P

[@martindaredare]

🤣 cheers Lothar it's surprising how the red fades,similar to the older vauxhall real cars and vans I have seen ,all the best Martin

[@ralphcooling7583]

Hi there Martin i made a mistake i thought when you said about the AEC flat bed, i thought you was going to stretch the chassis of the AEC unit . Know i see the video im such an idiot yeah ive got 2 of them, but now thinking about it it would make a nice rigid AEC right going to watch the video.
Ralph

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Ralph, iam working upto doing some code 3 work, so I will get there my friend

[@robsretroengineering588]

I didn't realise that the metal grille was replaced with a sticker 😯 shock.
Gonna have to dig out my AECs to inspect. I think that I have six in various guides?

[@martindaredare]

Thanks Rob, I think the ones without jewelled head lights had the sticker grill.all the best Martin

[@robsretroengineering588]

@@martindaredare Matin. I have found one with the sticker grille with an ever so faint AEC badge on there. It's a BRS tractor unit with the dropside trailer. I think that I give six quid for it a while since. Minus a tail gate and canopy. Not the end of the world. Main one is metallic blue Silcock car transporter with yellow Hoyner trailer. That's all complete with metal grill. 😄

[@martindaredare]

That's great now you can see the difference

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

Nicely done Martin, looks much better.👏👏👏👏How did you get the silver off the top of the cab without ruining the red paint?👍👍😉

[@martindaredare]

Thanks, Al luckily, because it had a good gloss coat it rubbed off witch saved the day ,all the best Martin

[@colinstimson2582]

I just started to watch your videos.
Will you be using a airbrush in the future .
Keep up with the great work

[@martindaredare]

Hi Colin, on occasion, I do use the air brush on Diecast, but mostly on my scale models. Thanks for watching. it's much appreciated, my friend

[@PaulRestorer]

Fantastic work Martin looks amazing well done 👍

[@martindaredare]

Thanks very much Paul