Can This Ever Look New Again!? 1975 Tonka Grader Restoration
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The impossible restoration is here! Can this 1975 Tonka Grader ever look new again?! Watch this awesome toy restoration video to find out!
I start with the most trashed Tonka toy I could possibly find. After a little research I discover that this is actually a 1975 Mighty Tonka Road Grader, Model # 3945. Spoiler alert, I talk through the first part of this video. If that isn't really your thing, feel free to fast forward to 5:33
to avoid all of the talking.
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Best Tonka restoration I've ever seen on TH-cam. EVER. Hands down.
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It makes me so happy when he paints the tire letters white
Same!!
That was an amazing restoration. Who would have thought that this toy could be given a new lease of life like that? I thought the explanation at the beginning added a lot of useful information - and I wouldn't be adverse to a small amount of voice over during the restoration either 😊👍
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Wow. Someone finally talks & shows their face on these Videos. Simply Amazing.
Nice work Tim! Looks great!
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It's ok to talk when you actually have something to say. I enjoyed the talk.
You give every restoration such detailed attention. The pride you put into every job is abmirable and encouraging.
Nice. Came out better than expected. Always a nice treat.
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Incredible restoration
oh man, wow! I got one of these for my birthday from my aunt when I was a kid!! LOVED playing in the dirt with my Tonkas and Matchbox & How Wheels cars. Most summer days I'd have some friends over, we'd get all the cars out and take turns picking which ones we wanted, then we'd cut all these roads with little driveways to represent houses, park the cars at each "house", then drive back and forth visiting each other. The simplest things gave some much pleasure back then.
The initial condition of the toy not only does huge credit to your skills, but to the manufacturer for making such a good quality item in the first place! I say 🥇🥇to both parties 🚜
I love sandblasting!
I am going to buy one and "blast" all my tools, my outside furniture, my wife and anything else that is getting rusty...
My son was given one of these graders; he pushed it, sat on it, stood on it for years.... I wish I had kept it.
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Hahahahahahahaha GOLD!
Safest way to "blast" is eat taco bell and aim
Allan Manley 😂
Me too Allan Manley, i love sandblasting
"Even more sanding..." Talk about Tonka Tuff! I just love it ! My Barbies loved those Tonka trucks back in the 70's. Racing downhill !
It's amazing that some of these toys from back in the 1960s
70s were all brought back to these original appearance .
Tonka toys were made to be played with and that's what we did. Then to see you restore this motor grader shows how well made they began. And brought back some warm memories of playing with them with my older brother. Yeah, he played in the dirt with his little sister.
Now I remember why I love Tonka trucks. They’re just so flippin cool!!! You did an outstanding job on this one! It probably didn’t look this good when it was brand new!
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I for one enjoyed the first 5:33. Learning about these trucks and the subtle differences between them during the years is very interesting. I grew up with the early 70’s Tonkas and the restoration you gave this grader is amazing. Thank you for sharing!
It is a wonderful sight to behold, the way you bring these classic toys back to life. Thanks for sharing the process.
It's awesome that you restore these old toys, they're highly collectable and a great link to the past of how we played, and I didn't fast forward, I'd rather learn something than ignore history, great info and a great job on the project, keep saving them and I'll keep watching
A beautiful restoration? No! I call this a marvelous metamorphosis! After all, from completely rusted to a beautiful painted model is a major metamorphosis. Even now you have shown that you are a skilled crafsman.
Excellent! You saved it for generations to come.
Fabulous work!
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It looks brand new. Nicely done, sir.
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I am inspired for my new hobby for my recent retirement. Thanks.
The painting of the letters and number was awesome!! I have never seen it done that way before......simple, yet brilliant! Good job!!
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Impressive can't seem to get enough of your videos .
TRG, I am glad that you are doing this. People from the younger generation don't know stuff like this existed. I remember these when I was a kid. Dishwashers are amzazing machines. They do come in handy when it comes to restoring stuff like this.
I enjoyed listening to your explanation of the prep which comes first.
This is absolutely my new favourite restoration of yours to date.
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You are welcome.
In addition thank you for posting your restorations.
Nice work. Enjoyed knowing about the history of the piece👍👍👍
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i LIKE YOUR COMMENTARY AT THE BEGINNING , FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME ITS VERY INFORMATIVE
I should have known...but had no idea that anyone had such knowledge of Tonka trucks!!!! Definitely awesome!!
You are so kind
Very good worlk. Congratuletions!
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As a nuts and bolts guy, the info was much appreciated!
My thoughts exactly. My nephews have a old tonka grade I would love to restore for them and his explanation has been very helpful
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That orange tonka grader was beautiful, good job
Makes me feel old when people restore toys from my childhood. I was 12 in 1976. My little brother was born in 1976 and he had all kind of toy cars, but Tonka was not in Europe in these days.
Now I'm about 100 lol
What an mamazing job you do on these 🙏👍❤️
Thanks! I was born in 1977 so I know the feeling.
That was one of the best restorations i have seen ever! Thank you for explaining it too, some of us have no idea what Tonka is and havent a clue about restorations! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Great job love the paint trick for the white letters 👍
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Bam! Great work.
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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WORK
I am blown away. Looks factory new!
Well played with toys. Glad you are restoring them for future generations to see.
Very nice Tim looks amazing
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Amazing work thank you for sharing !
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I still have mine. I got it for Christmas in 1969.
Scott Horton WoW 😮
Nice!
That was an excellent job and an excellent video. I really enjoyed the beginning where you gave us your knowledge and understanding of the toy.
I had wondered what the thought process was behind the actual restoration. Thanks for going through that. It was very enlightening. It’s great seeing something go from trash to brand new. Sandblasting is so satisfying to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Unbelievable! Another awesome restore
Supper skills. Nice work
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You do fantastic work......can't believe how well you got the finish without filler....GREAT job
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My son, born in 1970, would have loved that Tonka. I'm sure it was way out of my price range!
Thank you for saving these, all generations love those trucks!
You are the first toy restoration expert I've seen that references research to identify the original paint and decals to restore it authentically. I appreciate that very much!
Wow! those tyres looking so cute with white lettering
You’ve outdone yourself mate. That looks better than it did when new. Brilliant work since the sandblasting cabinet and powder coating. You’ve notched your restorations up to the next level.🇦🇺👍
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Great project nice job 👍
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Very impressed. Reminds this old guy of his youth.
I liked hearing you explain the details. This was an excellent restoration. Beautiful job!
Since i'm Brazilian and in top of that, born in the early 90's i wish i had toys like these to play with. Good thing now i'm getting successful enough to live somewhere else and now we have internet to buy those things. Awesome work.
After picking my jaw up off the floor. This was an awesome reto. Hats off.
Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Perfect job!!! Really amazing!!!
The sound effect at 9:44 was perfectly hilarious 😆
SUPER job!
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Great Job Restoring!!
Top! Pretty nice restoration.
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Very beautiful job well done 👍
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Aww yeah you performed a great job on it. Looks good
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You do some fine research and restoration work. Watching your films has me wanting to build scale model cars again; something I haven’t done in almost 20 years. I do not remember seeing this grader back then, of course I was only 8 years old and I have slept since then. If you work for a City, County, or State agency stay safe. If not, thanks for your support.
Beautiful restoration you have done. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family
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Another boss restoration. Well done buddy! ☺
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Phenomenal restoration! Just remarkable!
I love the little lecture you gave too. I love knowing a bit about the pieces you work on.
Beautiful as always, thanks!
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My favorite restoration so far.
Beautiful job. One of my favorites.
Awesome restoration, man!!
A lot of working but it worths it...!!
Congratulations and all my admiration from Sevilla (Spain).
👏😄BIEEEEEEN...!!!!!!
Brilhant work.Its perfect!!
I thought I was watching the Antiques Roadshow for the first part of the video. But I like that you actually did that much research to figure out exactly what you were dealing with. And I thought you were completely off on the wheel rims being orange until had it apart. And sure enough. You were right. It's completely weird that it faded to exactly that color of yellow. The standard color of yellow used for these sorts of toys.
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Good talk it clears up a few things on what to look for.. Peace.
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Wow that's impressive it's like a brand new toy nice work !!
Thanks!!
Thanks for taking a minute to talk about the history of this, not many resto guys do that.....I liked it.
LOVE your work sir, I just SUBSCRIBED last video I watched, the Tonka compacter/roller. Anyway, great craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Beautiful work, I'm hooked.
Can't wait to see what's up next brother 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
EDIT: It would be so cool if you took a minute every video and talk about the project and give a little history of it.
Thanks again for your great channel and work.
Where on earth do you find all these old and rusted toys. You restore them beautifully 👏👏
Ebay usually, some from Etsy and antique stores, and occasionally form Facebook marketplace.
Really AWESOME JOB!!!
Looks amazing!
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Great Job @TRG RESTORATION
If it had been in Toy Story, I would have loved to hear it talk after your restoration! "Hey, Woody look at my shiny tyres..."
You did a really nice job to that.
Good work Sir. My son and I really enjoy your videos. 🇺🇸 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
WOW!!!! TRG RESTORATION you have put a lot of work in this project. At the beginning it looked pretty hopeless, RUST!!!but leave it to you to save the day!!.
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That is amazing work.
Beautiful job ❤️👍🏻
Looks great well done.
Nice job! I didn't know there was that much to know about Tonka.
The talking was awesome. Very informative. Thanks for sharing your research. ✌🏼
Thanks!
FANTASTIC!!!
Glad you like it!
Great project, great job! I think that the hardest part for me would be remembering how to put it back together.
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That is a very nice piece enjoy your explaining the years of build and the logistics of it never knew they built so many different types thank you I enjoy your videos
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Great restoration! I finally finished my own grader restoration too! Up next is an old Tonka dozer!
Nice work outstanding 👍🏻👍🏻
Always watch with my two kids.
My youngest ( daughter is ten) loves sand blasting...no idea why but she really likes it, my son (12) loves you see how they work,me it's painting.
Loved painting,still do.
Gotten to the stage where we have our time together to sit and watch your work,and it's absolutely excellent.
I found to the history bit really of interest,even the kids did too.
Keep up the fantastic work!
From Darrel, Richie and Jenny
Unbelievable transformation!
You are a very talented restorer and your work is amazing ... Please keep it up.
I'll try my best lol thanks for watching!
I bought this exact toy from the thrift store for eight dollars for my son. Thank you for the information, when I get it in front of me I’m going to see what year it is. I like you discussing the info on the toys. Appreciate it