Chip, your channel is much more than the restoration of time-pieces. It is a microcosm of American manufacturing and ingenuity. These were heirloom pieces and not just toys. Your work belongs in the Smithsonian Museum or as a traveling museum exhibit. Your craft as are your restorations -timeless!!
Had to watch this one as my brother had the identical truck when we were kids! So glad you went with the blue. We (cousins, brother, self) usually abused our Dinky and Corgi vehicles in the dirt of the farm each summer, and the Tonkas and Buddy Ls were much more practical; we just didn't have enough of them! Brings back memories from a lo-o-ong time ago!
Masterful! A splendiferous restoration. Restoration is a must he takes a thing of rust brings it up shining again ans sometime, it appears, does cause him some pain he never gives up working with finger sore and if he is not more careful he won't do it no more. You have 10 digits is true what you do with them is up to you but cutting them off one by one is a lot more pain than fun.
These magnificent Sunday restaurations is rapidly becoming my favorite time of the week. Amazing job bringing back yet another wonderful toy of my childhood. Can you imagine what a thrill it was just walking in a toy store, and seeing this on the shelves?
I have been watching a bunch of you're videos, And you are just AMAZING! what you do!!! I am 62 years old and remember most of the Tonka and Buddy L you restore, So many memories of toys from my past!!
Nice to see the cat being rewarded for doing her final inspection and supervisory duties. She definitely gave this one the paw of approval. The colour was just perfect and it turned out amazing. Great video yet again.
I enjoy the opening with the junkyard sand stacks of old tires. I think once there was a shot of shelves with the vehicles you’ve save and would like to see that again. And oh bye the way, I have the strange feeling that I’m being watch whenever I look at the junkyard, tiny eyes…
There are many "restoration" channels out there for models; however, I'm finding this one to be an authentic task being accomplished. The others seem to have a lot of this weird yellow stuff on them. This channel inspires me!
I remember when I was very young I always loved to go visit my mother's brother's house in Ohio. He had an attic full of toys just like these. Heavy duty metal cars, trucks, tractors, and trailers that his kids, 20 years my senior, used to play with in the 40s and 50s. Your videos bring back such fond memories of those days. Awesome restoration! Thanks.
I LOVE watching you restore. It's amazing the amount of detail that went into making these toy trucks/cars. You show this, by your step by step removal and restoring. I only ever hope, that one day, I too, may be able to have the knowledge to work these machines, and tools, to do this. It has always been a dream of mine. Look forward to ALL your next work. Thank you so much for the entertainment, understanding, and fun in allowing me/us to watch your talent. All the best. 😘😘😘
Every resto job is a journey with you and I love taking the journey. It is an essential part of my Sunday morning. By the way, I loved that you added the horses at the end. You are the master of the subtle touch. Well done Chip, well done.
most exciting part of this video was the bandaid costume changes. first i was like, ooh he's a pixar guy. then! the frozen plot twist added disney into the mix! but the fourth quarter addition of a - dare i say, dark horse? - candidate from the lol surprise camp was a shocking finale! 5 stars, two thumbs up.
Oh, this restoration was a beauty! Now, I was waiting for the horses. And there they were. Of course, the sheep had to watch over everything, and the cat wanted to know where the cat hauler was. Super job and very clever. Happy New Year to you and all!
Amazing, I would never have believed that such a rusty wreck-toy someone can make such a wonderful truck! You are really extremely skilled! I feel like a little boy again, even though I'm 43 years old, thank so much 😁 Greetings from Prague 🇨🇿🇪🇺
NOOO! Stitches on those beautiful hands!!! Be careful. Those hands fascinate me. Love your channel. You don’t just reach into the junk yard and pick a vehicle. No, the wrecker has to go pick it up and drag it to the shop. And you didn’t just place the horses in the truck. No! You walked them up the ramp!!😂. This is why I love you!!! (And the beautiful hands!) 😉
Hope the finger is ok! Got a kick out of the different bandaids!! Beautiful restoration! The sheep are just a hoot! Boop the kitty on the nose!! Too cute!!
I think you changed its color, but I'm not complaining, it looks awesome. I love watching these restorations, it's the next thing to being able to do one myself and I miss being able to.
He did, that specific toy was originally a maroon color. That said, the Carolina blue he painted is also incredibly close to another original color option for that model. It's still a mostly historically accurate restoration.
Sandblasting. Relaxing. I know we don't always see the whole thing, and it's all done to satisfaction, but the tinny leftover spots of paint drives me nuts! 😧 😉
This example is in turquoise...but it also came in sky blue, dark red, and tan brown. In the 1964 Buddy L catalog the retail price was U.S. $5.33, which included the truck, two adult horses, two baby horses, and a plastic corral fence.
Haha! Love your amazing restoration for Tonka! LoL you put sheep guard on horses in the end! You makes me laugh when I see that sheep guard! Amazing transformation Tonka you put your best effort!
I had a few of these vehicles as a child in the 60s. I got my brother's hand me downs from the 50s. You make them look better than they did brand new. I notice the original materials from the later 60s toys were not as durable as earlier vehicles. I guess they started going to plastic and thinner metals to save money. They had no way of knowing that they would be classics. I hope you can locate some heavy equipment and military vehicle restorations in the future.
I love watching your obsession saving old tonka/vehicle toys planes etc. thank you so much! Awesome collection! Magnificent ability to fix these! Love your kitty! And ouch on the stitches that had to hurt!
Debo decir que no me llamaba la atención esté tipo de restauraciones pero me encantó tú canal y te has convertido en mi TH-camr favorito. Felicidades me encanta tú trabajo ya tienes a un suscriptor de por vida 👏👏👏👏👏
Calculating the days it took you to do this by the changing of the bandaids! Ouch, you really copped that a beauty 😣 I *really* want a sheep mug! That turned out very nice. I’m guessing you must have an old catalogue or something to be able to know what half of these resto’s are even supposed to look like. I never would have guessed a skylight in the back there!
Great video as always. Nice cat as well , I had one that looked very much like yours. I had her for 14 years , had to put her down November 2018. She became very skinny and would not eat or drink the last week.
It must have been an endlessly enjoyable job back in the day to decide which vehicle would be manufactured next. Men that get to keep a boys obsession for a job.
Beautiful.... just Beautiful, as always. Thank you so much for sharing the history of this toy. It really helps to personalize the already friendly atmosphere of your videos (I absolutely LOVE the sheep--- "I'm OK!") and makes me feel even more a part of your adventure, which is what I consider each video I see of yours. Thank you, and keep up the great work! BTW, I am now on the lookout for any old restorable toy that I may find in any of the flea markets or antique shops I go to, now that I have your donations address!
That was amazing! If we hadn't watched you restore it, I could see people saying it was a mint ringer! But you suffered for your art I''m pretty sure I spotted 2-3 stitches, I did love the band aid fashion parade though! Please be careful, you need all ten digits to do these wonderful restos.😊 (I can recommend Minions & Pikachu plasters,. 😉)
Love the color and the horses! I still have a few of my brother’s horses from his childhood over 60 years ago. They came from his Fort Apache play set. Good memories! (I noticed your bandaid - be careful!)
Words fail me. You continuously raise the bar on what you accomplish with your renovations. It is such a delight to watch and enjoy! Happy Holidays and best wishes for more success in 2021!
I just happen to see you’re show I think its neat what you do some of them cars and truck are pretty sad shape but you bring them back to life great job I will keep watching the way you film you get to see everything that neat keep up the good work happy new year
@@Tim-57 Nah. I'm always that way when someone can't write a comprehensible sentence. I have a cousin like that; her crazy mom took her out of school to teach her at home. That lasted a few weeks, and my cousin can't write a letter at age 60. It's not fair to her or to Carolyn - whatever her story is.
I think the sand blasting is the most satisfying part of this next to the rebuild. All the details come back to life during this part.
Agreed
Just unbelievable!!! Is it just me, or would anyone else like to get started on projects like this? What a blast! Literally....
If you are not the best in the restoration field, then you are mighty close!
Well done sir, we'll done!!!
The most important is the final quality control.🐱🐱
Chip, your channel is much more than the restoration of time-pieces. It is a microcosm of American manufacturing and ingenuity. These were heirloom pieces and not just toys.
Your work belongs in the Smithsonian Museum or as a traveling museum exhibit.
Your craft as are your restorations -timeless!!
Had to watch this one as my brother had the identical truck when we were kids! So glad you went with the blue. We (cousins, brother, self) usually abused our Dinky and Corgi vehicles in the dirt of the farm each summer, and the Tonkas and Buddy Ls were much more practical; we just didn't have enough of them!
Brings back memories from a lo-o-ong time ago!
Masterful! A splendiferous restoration.
Restoration is a must
he takes a thing of rust
brings it up shining again
ans sometime, it appears, does cause him some pain
he never gives up
working with finger sore and if he is not more careful
he won't do it no more.
You have 10 digits is true
what you do with them is up to you
but cutting them off one by one
is a lot more pain than fun.
My 4 year old son is hooked on your channel. To quote him exactly - "I could watch this for 100 years!"
Is so clever
These magnificent Sunday restaurations is rapidly becoming my favorite time of the week. Amazing job bringing back yet another wonderful toy of my childhood. Can you imagine what a thrill it was just walking in a toy store, and seeing this on the shelves?
Hi chip channel beautiful restoration good job well done
I have been watching a bunch of you're videos, And you are just AMAZING! what you do!!! I am 62 years old and remember most of the Tonka and Buddy L you restore, So many memories of toys from my past!!
First thought, why is this in my rec'd.
Then, I saw the tow truck come in to help out. I was hooked.😊🇨🇦❤️
Какая же у Вас светлая голова, чтобы додумать, доделать, исправить... все необходимые детали!!! ✨🍂💗
Дай Бог Вам здравия! 🙏💖
Nice to see the cat being rewarded for doing her final inspection and supervisory duties. She definitely gave this one the paw of approval. The colour was just perfect and it turned out amazing. Great video yet again.
This guy has serious skills!
I'm really happy to see you test for lead, I see a lot of people fix up old car's and truck that don't test
I thank you for that
I love your little sheep! Great job. Restoring the truck, you surprised me when you painted the truck blue ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Why did he painted the toy horse truck blue it looked more brown than blue
oh oh I see stitches. Ouch buddy, sorry that happened. Show stopping restoration as always. Thanks.
Bfryhjkotfo
Just love it. Can't get enough.
OMG!! Love it!! Can we please start making children’s toys like this again! 💁🏼♀️
Unfortunately, Everything is made in China because of cheaper labor.
I enjoy the opening with the junkyard sand stacks of old tires. I think once there was a shot of shelves with the vehicles you’ve save and would like to see that again. And oh bye the way, I have the strange feeling that I’m being watch whenever I look at the junkyard, tiny eyes…
There are many "restoration" channels out there for models; however, I'm finding this one to be an authentic task being accomplished. The others seem to have a lot of this weird yellow stuff on them.
This channel inspires me!
Ouch! Nasty cut, four stitches. Love the skylight creation.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers
I remember when I was very young I always loved to go visit my mother's brother's house in Ohio. He had an attic full of toys just like these. Heavy duty metal cars, trucks, tractors, and trailers that his kids, 20 years my senior, used to play with in the 40s and 50s. Your videos bring back such fond memories of those days. Awesome restoration! Thanks.
I noticed how the horses hopped into the truck, and the sheep with the cowboy hat. You're a character.
Easy with that cutter, Chip....Love the one-eyed Sheep, I always "keep an eye out" for that one.
I LOVE watching you restore. It's amazing the amount of detail that went into making these toy trucks/cars. You show this, by your step by step removal and restoring. I only ever hope, that one day, I too, may be able to have the knowledge to work these machines, and tools, to do this. It has always been a dream of mine. Look forward to ALL your next work. Thank you so much for the entertainment, understanding, and fun in allowing me/us to watch your talent. All the best. 😘😘😘
You really should do the garbage/sanitation truck 🚒 next...
I love watching your restorations. Its nice to see that you keep as true to the original colors as possible
Wow that really turned out great!!! It makes me happy to watch something that was dirty, old, and rusted out get a beautiful new lease on life.
Beautiful restoration.
These vids are INCREDIBLY soothing and peaceful. The sheep cause me to grin!
Thx for sharing.
By far my favorite channel no talking just the sounds of restoration ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰
Awesomeness. You are magic. I spotted a GoodRich tire truck in your junkyard. Maybe someday........
Every resto job is a journey with you and I love taking the journey. It is an essential part of my Sunday morning. By the way, I loved that you added the horses at the end. You are the master of the subtle touch. Well done Chip, well done.
Another beautiful transformation of a toy back to life
Dear once again Excellent... impressive that the animal cargo trucks continue with the same layout.
most exciting part of this video was the bandaid costume changes. first i was like, ooh he's a pixar guy. then! the frozen plot twist added disney into the mix! but the fourth quarter addition of a - dare i say, dark horse? - candidate from the lol surprise camp was a shocking finale! 5 stars, two thumbs up.
Love the junk yard and the guard sheep and your awsome talent thanks for sharing your awsome talent
Oh, this restoration was a beauty! Now, I was waiting for the horses. And there they were.
Of course, the sheep had to watch over everything, and the cat wanted to know where the cat hauler was. Super job and very clever.
Happy New Year to you and all!
Happy new year for you to
I swear, I could watch you sandblasting that rust off all day.
My kids ( 2&5) love watching you! They love looking for the sheep 😁
Amazing, I would never have believed that such a rusty wreck-toy someone can make such a wonderful truck! You are really extremely skilled! I feel like a little boy again, even though I'm 43 years old, thank so much 😁 Greetings from Prague 🇨🇿🇪🇺
That little tow truck cracks me up hauling the old trucks off 🤣
I enjoy restoration videos ❤
nice restore like the color. All ready to go riding fun .Cute horses giddy up !
Tis just a flesh wound!
I’ll just have to do a little restoration work on it
The vacuum form windshield was a technical clincher. First time and you got it right.🥇
Sometimes I think you do such a good job that the vehicle looks better than it did new and this is one of those times.
I love your passion for your art. It’s a pleasure to witness the transformation. Great work, in spite of the ouchie.
His hands took a beating on this one.
One of the BEST restores you have done.. Amazing.. and with only 9 fingers too!!!!
NOOO! Stitches on those beautiful hands!!! Be careful. Those hands fascinate me. Love your channel. You don’t just reach into the junk yard and pick a vehicle. No, the wrecker has to go pick it up and drag it to the shop. And you didn’t just place the horses in the truck. No! You walked them up the ramp!!😂. This is why I love you!!! (And the beautiful hands!) 😉
I love watching your restoration! Thanks for sharing it with us.... love the sheep and your kitty.
Awesome..thanks for adding the final touch of loading the horses!
Hope the finger is ok! Got a kick out of the different bandaids!! Beautiful restoration! The sheep are just a hoot! Boop the kitty on the nose!! Too cute!!
I think you changed its color, but I'm not complaining, it looks awesome. I love watching these restorations, it's the next thing to being able to do one myself and I miss being able to.
He did, that specific toy was originally a maroon color. That said, the Carolina blue he painted is also incredibly close to another original color option for that model. It's still a mostly historically accurate restoration.
I love. the blue paint and your restoration is surperb!
Sandblasting. Relaxing.
I know we don't always see the whole thing, and it's all done to satisfaction, but the tinny leftover spots of paint drives me nuts! 😧
😉
neatest channel, I'm 70 and love the restoration.
That is a huge improvement.
I would go so far as to say it is a real beauty!!!!
Can't help it, the sheep still crack me up.
Same here! But alas, poor Duodecimus (the twelfth sheep) has gone missing - and has been missing so long I fear he may be in the lamb chop box... 8O
I absolutely adore the sheep
That little cowboy hat was it for me 😂🤣😂
up.
Chip, that is ONE BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ARTWORK. BRAVO ! Keep up great work 👍👍👍👍👍
This example is in turquoise...but it also came in sky blue, dark red, and tan brown. In the 1964 Buddy L catalog the retail price was U.S. $5.33, which included the truck, two adult horses, two baby horses, and a plastic corral fence.
Great job! It looks better than new! I was a bit surprised that you didn't split the box open to sand blast those pieces alone.
Haha! Love your amazing restoration for Tonka! LoL you put sheep guard on horses in the end! You makes me laugh when I see that sheep guard! Amazing transformation Tonka you put your best effort!
It is not a Tonka....
@@WieDrDerJonge oh I see ok, It look like that truck 🚚 is original Tonka company made in 1960's. 🙂 love that one
A very awesome looking horse truck now a very good job done there.
Abrasive blasting and powder coating…mint results👌🏾
I had a few of these vehicles as a child in the 60s. I got my brother's hand me downs from the 50s. You make them look better than they did brand new. I notice the original materials from the later 60s toys were not as durable as earlier vehicles. I guess they started going to plastic and thinner metals to save money. They had no way of knowing that they would be classics. I hope you can locate some heavy equipment and military vehicle restorations in the future.
Awesome! I never would have guessed at the original color based on how it started.
you're not a fluke, great job bringing those yesteryear vintages back to life!
Very beautiful👏🏼👍
I love watching your obsession saving old tonka/vehicle toys planes etc. thank you so much! Awesome collection! Magnificent ability to fix these! Love your kitty! And ouch on the stitches that had to hurt!
Congratulation chip Channel from Brazil the Fábio and Rafael. The best restauration. Happy new year.
What a striking contrast. Beautiful.
A beautiful restoration! Thanks for the video!!!
That is one cool looking toy truck. Nice work.
Beautiful, fantastic job. Can not wait to see another one of your project and show. God bless
I love watching these restorations. They are amazing!
Debo decir que no me llamaba la atención esté tipo de restauraciones pero me encantó tú canal y te has convertido en mi TH-camr favorito. Felicidades me encanta tú trabajo ya tienes a un suscriptor de por vida 👏👏👏👏👏
Again, great job, and LOVE the sheep.
Great work on a beautiful old toy! Cheers!😁👍🛠️🔧
Great job!!! I saw this one on ebay a while back and had thought about buying it. But sadly I did not have the parts.
I just love love love when that tiffany blue color is used in restorations. Stunning work 😍
Calculating the days it took you to do this by the changing of the bandaids! Ouch, you really copped that a beauty 😣
I *really* want a sheep mug!
That turned out very nice. I’m guessing you must have an old catalogue or something to be able to know what half of these resto’s are even supposed to look like. I never would have guessed a skylight in the back there!
Great video as always. Nice cat as well , I had one that looked very much like yours. I had her for 14 years , had to put her down November 2018. She became very skinny and would not eat or drink the last week.
A great restoration, looks amazing! I love the cowboy sheep. It appears your work received a favorable catscan! 😺
hoping to see the tamp truck done soon. you do a great job saving these toys.
It must have been an endlessly enjoyable job back in the day to decide which vehicle would be manufactured next. Men that get to keep a boys obsession for a job.
I want one !! You do such amazing restoration.
Its a joy to watch !!
Melbourne Australia
🌏🐨🇦🇺
Oh kitty kitty. This one turned out nice. (They all turn out nice.) Good job.
Beautiful.... just Beautiful, as always.
Thank you so much for sharing the history of this toy. It really helps to personalize the already friendly atmosphere of your videos (I absolutely LOVE the sheep--- "I'm OK!") and makes me feel even more a part of your adventure, which is what I consider each video I see of yours. Thank you, and keep up the great work! BTW, I am now on the lookout for any old restorable toy that I may find in any of the flea markets or antique shops I go to, now that I have your donations address!
That was amazing! If we hadn't watched you restore it, I could see people saying it was a mint ringer! But you suffered for your art I''m pretty sure I spotted 2-3 stitches, I did love the band aid fashion parade though! Please be careful, you need all ten digits to do these wonderful restos.😊 (I can recommend Minions & Pikachu plasters,. 😉)
Love the junk yard and the guard sheep lol
I think one of them bit him.
Love the color and the horses!
I still have a few of my brother’s
horses from his childhood over 60 years ago. They came from his Fort Apache play set. Good memories!
(I noticed your bandaid - be careful!)
You've definitely set the standard for quality of restoration. Best wishes for a rapid recovery!
Another fantastic job! Love the color combination and very cool how you molded the clear plastic top!
another amazing piece. ALSO! PLEASE!! Take care of yourself and keep your fingers safe.
Fantastic restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Words fail me. You continuously raise the bar on what you accomplish with your renovations.
It is such a delight to watch and enjoy! Happy Holidays and best wishes for more success in 2021!
I just happen to see you’re show I think its neat what you do some of them cars and truck are pretty sad shape but you bring them back to life great job I will keep watching the way you film you get to see everything that neat keep up the good work happy new year
@@justasreal5483 A basic education in English for starters.
@@carmium
You seem a little grumpy.
@@Tim-57 Nah. I'm always that way when someone can't write a comprehensible sentence. I have a cousin like that; her crazy mom took her out of school to teach her at home. That lasted a few weeks, and my cousin can't write a letter at age 60. It's not fair to her or to Carolyn - whatever her story is.
@@carmium
Bummer for your cousin.
@@Tim-57 Absolutely.
I have to say it again. You Sir are Wonderful. Thank you.
I think how you show all details is fantastic..Also..your cat is cool..
Amaizing restoration work and what a beautiful cat 💖💖💖💖