1961 Tonka State Hi Way Department Mobile Clam Crane Truck Restoration
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- I purchased this 1961 Tonka State Highway Department Mobile Clam Crane Truck from a local antique store about a half hour from where I live. It was in terrible shape and overall desperately needed restoration. Everything was there minus the clam release that goes on the very top of the boom, which I fabricated on my CNC mill. The entire truck was covered in rust, flaking paint, and corrosion. The windshield was broken, the crane rope was all tangled up and weathered, one of the two out riggers was snapped off and just wired onto the toy to keep with it. I was super excited to work on this one, although it was a larger project than normal. The part that I made on my new mill is actually the first successful part that I made on it. I've got a ton of learning to do in order to use the CNC to it's full potential, but it should make for some interesting future videos.
The color on this Tonka is one of my favorite colors and the finish has to be within the top 3 of my favorite restorations that I've done. Thank you for watching!
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I remember Tonka Toys being advertised on TV in the UK. Their slogan being Tonka, real tough toys for real tough boys. With the name Tonka, I always thought they were made in Japan and not the USA. Unfortunately I was past the age of playing with toys by then.
I notice from your restorations that many standard parts were used across the range, however, every restoration is always different and the finish looks much better than when new by using powder coating. Enjoying every one!
In this video the blast media is fresh and unused.
I worked in a place once that got a job that included sandblasting thousands of parts, noone wanted to do it, but I said I'll do it.
The sandblast cabinet was in its own room, I had pallets on either side of the cabinet, one for unblasted, and one for finished. After doing a slow testrun of a pallet, they estimated the time needed.
Then we refilled the blast cabinet with new and a bit corser sand, and there was no problem cutting the time in half or doing the job without stress.
I listened to audiobooks all day, and didnt meet a person except for the guy changing pallets and a friend who dropped in with coffe whenever it was time for a break, I loved it, I could do that for the rest of my life.
Love when the tow truck backs in and pulls the next project out of the bone yard.
Look so good, these kids can play with them now! Instead of computer, television or phone. Thanks for sharing.
I have watched a few others do the Tonka Toys, NOBODY does it better, NOBODY. I have seen them call it restoration but they don't take it all apart, they don't replace missing parts, they don't even remove all of the rust, then use paint over it. You obviously put out a quality restoration.
I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEOS!! I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND MY DAD WAS A TOOLMAKER, SO WE REALLY KNOW WHAT SKILL AND PATIENCE GOES INTO PROJECTS LIKE THESE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. JOE
No need to shout-we get it.
@@douglasskaalrud6865 NOT SHOUTING , JUST REPLYING.
I have missed a lot on your channel. My mother was ill and passed. These videos are therapeutic for me, and thank you for sharing your talents with all of us
Seeing that old Tonka truck fully restored to as new takes me back to many a Christmas morning of my childhood!
I think this is Beaker's favorite, so far!
😁🐱
Yes! Big , bright orange and black, and ready to work! Now we need the pick-up, loader and all the rest of the department! Super work! Hi, Beaker, don't chew the cables!
Thanks for watching! Beaker was just flossing her little teeth 😁
I love the sheep! They're my favorite thing ever
A very good job in restoring the Tonka clam crane truck you brought it back to life again.
Six months after Christmas I watch my son take a load of broken plastic crap to the dump, remnants of kids Christmas toys that won’t last a year. Then I watch you bring back the good bones of these old toys and make them good as new, I know what I would rather give my grandkids for Christmas. Your vids are pure pleasure to watch.
Oh Chip!! You did such a wonderful job on this. There were so many parts. I'm glad you got the yellow out of the headlights with the Hydrogen Peroxide. My favorite, is your inspector. So adorable, and worth the money!! Thank you again for sharing your AWESOME talent!!
Brilliant, love the new machine for cutting metal parts
Taste test on the string...check!!! Awesome build!
The restorations you undertake
Are absolutely fantastic.. the integrity of your work is simply
100 %. Thank you for teaching
The right way to do it.
I really love how all you guys give a new life to old toys
Yayyy the sheep are in the video 😁
The inspector checking the cables on the crane is too funny. Love these videos ❤
Best 1:01 hour of my weekend so far, excellent outcome!
Thank you soo much for watching!
@Талмс Дралор pero no los vendes.tus carro tu ygual descansa y nos vemos en la noche 😘🙏
Love watching you restore these old trucks and cars. These are the toys I played with as a kid. Thanks for the memories!
My brother had some of these too. The lazy axles intrigued me I don't think they ever looked this good though ,even new.
WOW! You truly outdid yourself on this one! So many parts & so many upgrades & improvements, to an already excellent restoration process! Your techniques are constantly evolving & it's a pleasure to see what you'll try next. And as always, love Beaker (the kitty) & the sheep!!
Pumped for this one! An hour long vid hell yes. Let me get settled in .
I was waiting on the edge on my seat, hoping you’d pick sheep up! You made my day! 😝
That was possibly your best resto yet.
I've been binge watching Chips videos for over a week and have been fascinated by his multiple discipline knowledge. An amazing skill set coupled with amazing tools. Can't wait to see restoration go further into his stack.
THIS IS AMAZING. THIS IS SOME NEXT LEVEL STUFF. PRECISION, PATIENCE, EXPERIENCE, TALENT, HARDWORK, FOCUS, ALL WERE POURED TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS GEM. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤
the minute I see the blasting cabinet I get inapropriatelly excited :)
The chrome finish is impressive, it reflects like polished aluminium!
The hypnotic power that results from the contemplation of the impeccable realization of your restorations.
Thank you so much!
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@@williamridner9451 Sorry but I think the google translator is not very intellectual ...
I try again; the restoration process and how he describes it through video, for me they have an ipnotic effect, and of well being.
I see the videos with interest.
I hope this time the translator machine does the correct translation for some people ...
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Really amazing! The one hour long video worth it, the result is incredible. My favourite part is when all the parts are fully restored and ready to reassemble, that moment is beautiful.
This is great you bring back to brand new.
Great restoration and best inspector
I plan to watch the entire video tonight but wanted to let you know that I appreciate your work. I usually watch restoration videos at night to wind down. I also watch channels like tool rescue, something about the video without talking has a very calming effect.
Thank you soo much!
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Beaker literally inspecting the cable tensile strength with a fine tooth. Safety first! That cat is OSHA approved.
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Yes, Shop Cat approved Cyclops tested!
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No, he's just flossing after the treat.
@@igormichelbarbosadasilva7454 ,,
Such a complex and laboriously restoration item ! You reclaimed it beautifully to its former condition !
Great choice of tools. Loved the milling machine. Glad you went to reverse on the tires. That was a lot of work. It came perfect. Awesome job Chip 👍
This is what a professional restoration looks like 💯 A+
This turned out awesome, one of my favorites!
So beautiful. I love the wet black bumper, & crane parts the best.
The sheepies are back! The sheepies are back! Oh, and a glorious, astonishing, magical restoration once again.
I absolutely love watching these amazing restorations. No commentary, no cheesy music just the sound of the job is perfect and relaxing while having a morning coffee to get my day started. Great work! (I love the 🐑 👀👁)
Very cute 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
The sheep skits at the end always make me laugh. Thank you for your creative ingenuity! ❤️
With this work you have demonstrated once again that you are the best.
Very nice an very cool piece id lived to had one of these as a kid. Great work. Thank u for all u save.
Офигеть мастер! Нет слов! Фантастика! Только котика не реставрируйте!
А на кой болт он делает тест краски (в другом своём видео) на свинец? Потом смывает краску смывкой, а потом всё равно пескоструит.
Откройте пожалуйста секрет, кто шарит
Never ceases to amaze me on your love and enjoyment you get out of bringing these old toys back to life. It makes me feel good watching. Thanks.
I'm watching this video again for the second time. Awesome.
Mane the 60’s were wildin’ fr
Your best restoration yet! Great sheep stunt too.
Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера отреставрировавшего этот игрушечный автомобиль.
Your inspector is very thorough ! They even test the string !
They sure don't make toys like they used to. Thanks, Chip, for making them new again.
Other toy restoration channels with alligatored paint or old pitting showing through should take note. Your channel is the gold standard for this type of work. Thank you for the entertainment and showing us what you do.
Joe DIY and Rusty Shepherd do nice work too.
Chip has ruined me for the other restoration channels
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Hi Chip. This was fabulous. Serious number of rivets, eh? I thought perhaps the sheep had formed a union and were on strike. Perhaps they were and you settled by the end of the project. 😉 That was Beaker’s most thorough inspection, yet. 👍 Cheers, John
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From the beginning to the end of your project videos, I am transfixed!! Thanks so much!!
Very gentle sheep loading haha! Great job overall!
I just love how you bring life back to the old classics. I enjoy watching 👀 quite thoroughly. ❤❤
Good to see the inspector doing such a thorough job! She even checked the tensile strength of the cabling! Beaker has grown into a gorgeous cat.
LOL, I've still got mine on the shelf. Brought back many memories. Now I know how it's put together.
An hour long restoration video? I figured it must have been involved to warrant a video of this length.
And I was not disappointed. Well done!
I swear I'd love to have a sandblaster just to go around looking for old stuff to clean up... Great videos!
Cat “Wow that’s a really fancy tooth flosser”.
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Came to comment, "where's the 'I'm okay!' guy?" I see I'm not the only one who loves them!
My husband and I found you channel yesterday. What a great job, love the cat.
The long videos are my favorite. I love watching you solve all the little problems that crop up during the restoration. You're a real pro and a pleasure to watch.
Beaker's inspection was exceptionally thorough this time, she takes her job very seriously.
Why do I keep hearing crickets? 🦗 Thought I was sitting in someone’s backyard for a minute there 😆
😢 ada😮😮😊😅😢😮🎉🎉😂
Should be the chirp channel.
Where the sheep?🤣 nice restauration love your movies, very relaxing
That’s the most enjoyable restoration video I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Congratulations on a superb job!
I’m beginning to suspect you’re a reincarnated Tonka employee . These look fresh off the the line and have that right of the box new toy feel. This was awesome to watch.
Lots n lots n lots of parts and rivets! I don't know how you remember putting it all back together!
Very very good restoration!!! Thanks for share!!! Greetings from Rosario, Argentina!!!
Wow, I think this is your best restoration yet. Great job!
Magnifique Restauration !
Bravo !👍😉
Your inspector is cuter than ours. I'm glad the sheep made an appearance, too. Great video!
Another FANTASTIC Restoration !!! A Big THUMBS Up !!
I was missing the sheep, thought that maybe they went on a Union strike, love the before and after shots, just to remind us what it did look like, you took a rusty roached Tonka and brought it back to showroom new, awesome job sir, I didn't know you had a CNC machine to play with two thumbs up
I also think the Sheep are awesome I also love that he powder coats the parts they look so beautiful when finished I saw one channel that air brushes the parts and another who literally spray paints them. I think powder coat is the way to go I also love it when he has a little sheep with the sign that says I'm okay that one always makes me laugh
@@moonlitegirl72 lol that makes me laugh too, love his "sheep" lol
@@jamesalinio5277 you have to watch the one where he does a little red fire truck it has a little white wheel in the back to roll up the fire hose on when he Wheels the truck over to where he works on them he has one of the little sheep wedged in that little white wheel and he flicks it out and it goes flying it was hysterical the only thing that would have made it any better was it the little sheep had a little sign next to him that said I'm okay
@@moonlitegirl72 thank you, I'll go look for the video, another great restoration video series is" TRG", he also does the powder coating paint jobs, and I believe you will like his videos too
@@jamesalinio5277 thank you I will definitely check that one out I didn't care for the one where the guy does an airbrush paint job or the one where the guy is literally uses a can of spray paint the one to look for from Chip Channel is a 1960s structo fire truck
Considering the condition where it started and the amount of work and the beautiful outcome I would consider this one a masterpiece. The knowledge you have and the before and after photos make these videos a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing these transformations with us.
ONe of your finest restos yet!
I always wanted one of these when I was a kid. Great job. Thank you.
This is now my favorite of your restorations. I really like that orange color. Your craftmanship is surely remarkable. Keep them coming.
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You've got one cute inspector there! Especially like the way he checks the tension in the cables with his calibrated teeth!!!!
Fantastic job! I'd be proud to have it on my self.
Most excellent restoration from the master!
Nice job on this complicated build. Didn't know you were a machinist.
Well that's alright. Mighty fine job! 👍
Its amazing how many lil fellas Tonka has made happy all these years, buy bending thin sheet metal.
This is probably my favorite video of all youre restos. Because I had that truck as a kid. And it was probably 20 years old when I got it from my cousin... Who was 15 years older than i was. I was amazed at the rear "suspension".
I guess this one isn't in as rough a shape as some toys I've seen, but it always amazes me when there's still clean metal underneath all that rust.
Fantastic job. I bet these toys were never as good, when new, as your restorations.
My 2 older brothers and I were all born in the 60's.
1963, 1965 and 1969.
We had loads of these toys growing up and they were a joy to play with.
Needless to say I was and still am a 52 year old tomboy.
Seeing you restore these brings back happy childhood memories.
The name of this Tonka is a tongue twister and a mouthful!
Great channel! My boys love to watch - we miss the sheep though! We’d love to see the black oil tanker restored ;)
You did a great job of restoration, I can imagine how long this restoration took, but the result was worth it 👍
Makes me want to go back to my childhood and go out in the yard and play in the dirt again. I loved these toys as a kid. Did you know a brick made a good toy. Especially for making roads in the dirt. 😊
Great restoration - superb finish on everything - lovely to see the vehicle working - I hope that the inspector was satisfied with the standard of work!! Thanks for the video.
One of the best restorations I’ve seen! I only wish you could reposition the drivers side door sticker, my OCD is killing me that it’s just a hair crooked. To be fair, that’s how they came off the assembly line with little imperfections like that, so if that’s what you were going for, you nailed it in the details.
Wow! What an absolutely incredible restoration! Beautiful work, and I’m so glad the sheep came back to help!
Awesome restoration! Thank you for restoring all the tonka toys of generations ago. I always had fun playing with my tonka trucks. I wish I had kept them for you to restore. I always enjoy watching all your restorations. Thanks for taking time to capture all of them for everyone to see! you are the best!!!
Another beauty build.
It looks like brand new.
I hope you are donating these great toys to kids.