1955 Tonka Green Giant Brand Green Bean Semi Truck and Trailer Restoration
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- I purchased this 1955 Tonka Green Giant Semi Truck and Trailer off eBay August of 2021. After taxes and shipping I ended up paying $125.78 for it!! It was a little more than I wanted to spend on it due to the condition it was in, however it truly was screaming out to be restored. This poor truck had obviously been painted over with a brush at one point in it's life and then left to rot. The wood semi trailer floor was in terrible shape and missing all of the nails which held it to the metal semi truck body. The rear doors and handles were missing for the cargo van body, otherwise all parts were their minus the trailer hitch, which someone had installed a screw and nut in the frame to act as the hitch. After sandblasting the body showed lots of pitting, I started by applying a first coat of high build primer and sanding it down to see how many pits I could fill this way, the semi tractor body was actually pretty close to flat at this point and only needed a second coat of primer to smooth out any additional pits, however the trailer body was not in great shape, there were many pits and some dents that I couldn't see until the primer was on, I decided to fill the dents and pits with high temp JB weld. I use this due to it being conductive and allowing me to powder coat over the top without issues. After two days of sanding the trailer body received a final coat of high build primer and was wet sanded for a final time before the final top coat of powder coat. While reassembling the trailer floor, I went to tap the metal end cap and ended up tossing it on the floor which then damaged the powder coating, I decided I better blast it clean and redo it, however during the blasting, I ended up with a hole through the part and had to completely remake the part off camera, you'll notice when I install the new part that the door pin holes are missing, I had to drill those later after it was installed to ensure they were aligned correctly. Overall this was an awesome restoration and I'm super happy with how it came out! Thanks for watching!
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Haven’t seen a restoration TH-cam channel that comes this close to perfection outside of this one.
This one and My Mechanics are the only two restoration channels I watch.
wow what an artist!! I sat here and remembered my sweet nephews playing with their tonka trucks, those things were expensive even in the 70's but like my brother said, they hold up, they did..now I believe the toys are plastic, not wanting to hurt the kids, the boys never hurt themselves playing with their toys....they grew up "playing" with their big tonka toys today. the truck turned out beautiful. truly beautiful.
Really EXCELLENT restoration friend, nice to see a Master at work, have a nice day , Brian UK !!!.
Wins top ASMR award on all of YT.
I love all the time and effort you bring to restore these forgotten toys.
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Regardless of the length of your videos, they are always fascinating! When you are unable to source used parts for missing items - you make replacements!
And the inspector at the end, purring his approval!
What a great end to a Sunday evening!
Thank you!
Thank you soo much MatchstalkMan! I'm glad you get as much enjoyment out of these videos as I do! I always worry about the length of the video and then decide that I'll post it and people can skip around it as much as they like. Thanks again for watching!
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It didn't even look like the same truck afterwards. You do great work.
I watch your videos help me fall asleep. Last night I was in a dream while watching. I dropped my phone and I thought I dropped the puppy I was holding in my dream I woke up so fast and realized it was my phone. The panic I was in. Lol.
If you are the lucky one who gets pulled away by the towtruck, you are going to the other side where your second life begins.. 😄
Great channel! 👍🏻👍🏻
True story, someday these will all get played with again and maybe in another 50-60 years be ready for restoration again. Thanks for watching!
I'd probably be wearing gloves disassembling this one.
Magnificent finish! Absolutely superb work. 👌
reasons why i love this channel: straight to the point, no bullshit/fillers, quality content, next level editing and interesting projects🤝
Is pretty flipping cool
Other people watch Netflix, I watch you. The Green Giant motif is wonderful. Love your kitty and the display at the end showed so many little vehicles I watched you restore. Comforting and relaxing!
I’d eat my veggies off the IMPROVED truck. Great job and there’s something about a man who’s really good with his hands 👏 oh yes!
I like when you've taken all apart and then you put the pieces so neatly in a row. I like your work.
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There is something so refreshing in seeing an old collectible being restored and brought back to life.
Удивительная история каждой игрушки...❗
Как всегда великолепно 🙏👍
Люблю пескоструйную .
Красиво машинки в пастельных тона.
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Beautiful. I had so many Tonkas when I was a boy... wonderful memories! Thanks.
This is the 1st video I watched with you is with you redoing new trucks trucks from old to new anyways I enjoy your video keep up the good work.
16:03 por supuesto que me suscribo!!!.
Mis humildes felicitaciones para vos, sos detallista al %100 en el momento de efectuar una restauración. Hiciste todo a la perfección en éste trabajo. Tonka toys debe sentirse completamente orgulloso de tu obra maestra. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷 😊
FANTASTIC JOB !!😃👍
There is so much soul in that old-school metal toy cars! Same were made here back in USSR)))
That was therapeutic. I really enjoy your channel.
Beautiful outcome! 😍 I love it!
Thanks Rusty Shades Restoration! That USSR fan that you restored turned out nice!
@@ChipChannelRestorations Thank you! I really appreciate that you checked my work and you like it! Cheers! 🙌
I still have pictures by the Christmas tree in 1956 when at 5yrs old I received this truck,it left a lasting impression that became a lifelong career as an owner operator long haul trucker.I still got the Pics but the truck is long gone.Thx for this wonderful video and all the memories it created.
Man that's awesome.
You don't miss a trick! Awesome job!!
a magnificent restoration , toy heaven.
Nice.
I haven't seen that brand in a couple days. I love seeing the old toys. Brings me back to much simpler times. I was born in 56...
Great work.
Mmmmm...A young fella!! Greets from the Land Downunder
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Good day Mate!
Man, You always bring me such good memories from My Childhood, thanks and thanks again 😍😍
Thanks for watching Hands-on Restoring! I'm checking out your videos now! Great looking thumbnails!
@@ChipChannelRestorations Thanks ! I really appreciate and hope you like my videos as much as i like yours !!
Lead paint: Every child’s dream to aspire.
Enjoyed this very much. Thank you for this!
Another stunning restoration, You have raised this to an art form!
Thank you so much Graham Wall! 😀
Outstanding craftsmanship!
Absolutely amazing job. That truck and trailer basically looks brand spanking new. I was worried the pitting might show through the paint, but there isn't the slightest sign of the pitting. Perfection!!!👌🏻👏🏻
Respect from the Netherlands..love your work
The orange Allied Van Lines tractor trailer was my favorite toy growing up. I had cans of soup in every cabinet in the house as I made my rounds delivering groceries to the various stores, just like I saw the real trucks doing at the local Safeway. Thanks for bringing back a piece of my memories from a long time ago..
This was a bit of a Lazarus restore! Makes me want to go back to being a kid and haul niblets.
I never did like the idea of a giant standing over the crops though. I don't like to think of how he was he 'watering' them😄
🤣 LOL, one single big pivot end gun haha Thanks for watching Ray Wood!
Ray Wood: You funny man!! Now I'll have that image in my head for the rest of the day. Thanks for the laugh.
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Can't UNsee this! Can't UNsee this!
I used to wonder where the Amazing Colossal Beast went, also - they didn't cover that in the movies. 🤡
I had one of these - Christmas of 1955 (I was three years old). Nice restoration - good to see an old friend.
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Sand blasting is satisfying to watch,,,excellent video
One beautiful job,all I can say perfection!
Wonderful and just plain lovely. Brought back many memories of my childhood seeing these trucks on the road. This was a great restoration. It's nice seeing the life brought back to these great toys. A huge thumbs up. And thanks for sharing your fur baby with us all.
AGREED and Two (2) THUMBS UP from me (-:
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What a craftsman you are, Sir! I didn't think that this one was salvageable, yet you did a great job. I find your videos therapeutic and good for the soul. Fantastic work!
Always gotta wait for the Purr of Approval at the end!
Ho ho ho! Green Giant! Nice 👍🏾. Thanks for the video.
Although I am in my late sixties, I would like to find a sandbox and play with this truck. Thank you sharing your passion!
Thanks for watching! Never too old to play with toys!
Norman, my friend, I am right there with you, buddy!!!! Will turn 68 this week and wanna go with ya to find a shade tree with a sandbox and enjoy these magnificent restorations that were new when WE were new!!! ;o)
I'm in my sixties. I will restore it and then play with it in the sandbox.
I have a 4 year old daughter who loves hot wheels and watching rally n drag racing. I would love to have fun with her in a sand box with a bunch of trucks and tractors Build a slope and have the momentum of gravity do the rest. I want to get some slot cars and show her how to accelerate n decelerate when hitting corners.
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As always I am amazed by the effort you put in such a bucket of rust. But as always the result is absolutely beuatyful.
Thank you so much Jan Van Herck !😀
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Love that one eyed sheep!!!
🎉great work, good hands, good eye for details, eg, bending over the powder paint tabs
Since I’m old enough to have played with toys from this era, I greatly appreciate this restoration. Beautiful work. Thank you for your work.
Same here 🤣😅✌🏼👍🏼💙 I'm 59🤣😄👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼✌🏼
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Great videos! Brings back wonderful memories of my Tonka collection from as far back as the 1950s.
Great job, I had this truck as a boy, got many hours of enjoyment from it
This is extraordinary and very relaxing at the same time. Thank you
Absolutely beautiful. Its looking amazing.
Excelente Restauracion ! Felicitaciones !
Thank you Hugo Estevez!
Impresses me how accurate, careful and precise you are.
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Thank you. When things get depressing, you put out another great video that makes things better! The restoration was fantastic, the cat wonderful, and of course, Long Live The Cyclopeep!
It was worth every minute of the last hour to enjoy the excellence of your fine craftsmanship in restoring this handsome old Tonka truck!!!! I was a whole one year old when this cool toy hit the market. I'm a big fan of your channel, especially when you work on these classic Tonka toys and older!! Thanks for giving new life to these pieces of our childhood and Americana!! ;o)
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching N. Elliott!
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Thank you!!!
I would have re-used the wood floor by way of epoxy. A minor clean-up and then hard epoxy to stop any further decay. "That's the original 1950s wood floor in the trailer." I restore motorcycles and never replace an original part. Some people are 'concourse' restorers for that type of buyer, and some people are 'original restoration' for that type of buyer.
The 1950s wood was originally to the item and is irreplaceable. Even if you could find a NOS piece of plywood from the 1950s at the right thickness I still would not use it. It was not original to the item. Developing further techniques to salvage what 99% of restorers would not salvage has given me a bit of distinction.
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Great job! Santa 🎅 workshop. I'm sure the kids will love to play with these great toys again because of you!
ES GIBT DOCH ZAUBERER AUF DIESER WELT ! Einfach phantastisch wer sowas kann ! Ich bin begeistert !
Man it’s a good thing you had that tow truck laying around. 😮💨👾🤠
When I saw the extent of the rust I said, "No big deal. Chip'll clean that right up." You never let me down. I would love to see you design and build a vehicle from the ground up. No doubt you'd pull it off masterfully.
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I can't believe I sat here and watched this whole video! And not my first one either! Very impressive! I played with them as a kid, you make me want to play with them again! Great job!
I hate to say it, your cat is the star of the show.
I watch others that restore theses treasures of the past. But I will say that you do the best job at making them look better than they did brand new. You always take those extra steps and time to make them look awesome.
Beautiful work ! So much skill and so many cool tools ! Thank you for saving another vintage Tonka !
Watching this video really makes me want a sand blaster for home use. Great work!
As a retired trucker and model enthusiast you did a great job. However, that trailer has a heater unit not a refrigerator unit. If it was carrying produce you’d have to only transport it in the extreme cold…😂 I love the wood floors on the trailer. That is exactly what we used back in the day.
what an amazing attention to detail. I'm not a model collector but this caught my attention because of the craftmanship shown. Beautiful.
Wow! The tools and machines you have to transform those old toys is amazing! Awesome work!👍
Better than the original, Excellent workmanship.
It's almost therapeutic so beautiful
I can watch this for hours, no bullshit talking, just working.
Absolutely amazing!! You’re an amazing artist! Such patience and attention to detail! Thank you for sharing your restoration!!
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This has to be one of the few, if not the only one you have in your collection with a wooden platform. The outcome is stunning. No one compares to your restorations of these toys. Looking forward to what you bring us in 2022.
*Liked the video. Good luck to everyone. Be with us 🍎*
How oddly satisfying it is to watch that sand blasting process. I could spend hours watching over and over.
I would like to suggest that when you are applying the decals, use soapy water. That way you can move the stickers to where you want them. Then use a squeegee to remove the air bubbles and set the decals. Also you should soak your wet/dry sandpaper in water for about 15-20 minutes before sanding. you did a tremendous job on this restoration. Keep up the great work.
I guess not tremendous enough, huh....
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Absolute perfection. I just love the attention to detail. Powder coating makes sooooo much of a difference. Excellent job!
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Ho Ho Ho Green Giant! Down in the valley of the jolly green giant . Thank you brought back some good memories 😊
Glad you enjoyed it Big Joe! Thanks for watching!
Impressive! And that's coming from the son of a old school sheet metal worker . May Stan RIP. In the early 70s I actually delivered sheet steel to the Tonka Toy Company in Mound Minnesota. Wish I had pictures of the old semis I drove back then! This restoration is first class and an awesome watch!
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Another kick butt restoration Chip Channel, the hours you put your heart, hands, and soul into this project really shows, it is now ready to either be a show piece in a museum or to be played with out doors for many more years, great job Chip, and thanks for sharing
James, from Susquehanna Pennsylvania
Thank you soo much James Alinio!! I'm from Grand Island, Nebraska.
They turn out TOO NICE to be “played” with! They’re show pieces, for sure…
A state above me! Hello from Maryland!
This was a beautiful restoration!
Thank you soo much Properfunny!
Tonka Toys back to life! Thank you sir for restoring my faith in humanity.
The love and care you put into these toys is truly remarkable! God bless you!
Beautifully manufactured toys in their time. Brilliant restoration!
My parents had a nice garden and before planting and after harvest i would take my Tonkas and make a town with roads and buildings made of mud and twigs. When Dad tilled it all down it was time to plan the next metropolitan city. Your vids bring those memories back. Thank you
The think I really enjoy a aout your channel is, NO painful music, not afraid of getting your hands dirty, with no gloves you can clearly see what your doing, and best of all you are brilliant at what you do. Thank you from a pensioner in New Zealand.
I am amazed by how solid the metal was. when sandblasted it looked just fine. for a 65 year old piece
Very well done. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into saving these treasures from childhood 👍
Thank you very much Robert Cushing!!
They are Treasures!
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Love to watch this and I’m 80 years of age brings back memories all good
That is the most beautiful truck I’ve ever seen
How I wish toys could still be made like this today! Another amazing work of art! I so look forward to seeing your videos! Would love to see the Marx steam shovel soon. Thank you and keep up the awesome work!
They still are, just in high end stores, small range and very expensive.
The kids probably wouldn’t play with them
The Tonkas were amazing. I had a bunch when I was a kid back in the 70s. As a matter of fact, I still have them and they’re in great shape.
As always all of your videos are incredible truly enjoyed this one because of all the extra details making the doors mudflaps you are just an artist beautiful work keep it up🤩👍🏼🙏🏼
As a truck driver for 18yrs,I loved this!!!
What a great job on the doors and floor!!!The mudflaps were a excellent touch!!!
Looks like your "😺 Cat is getting a treat".
To celebrate 🥂🥳🎈🎉 another Rescue/Restoration.
Another "Tonka Truck 🚛🚒 aka The Green 💚 Giant truck ride's again".
Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance,
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"World 🌎🌍 Cruiser"&"Succulent Collector".
I enjoyed every second of this restoration. Great job. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing
Except the part where he twisted the little metal parts in the same direction
It's beautiful, I've watched lot of restoration videos lately and this has to be one of the best ones I have so far watched.
:-) AGREED (-:
Finally I found my calling when I when I retire thank you for showing this
An amazing amount of LCT has gone into restoring these. I admire your level of concentration.
Magnificent restoration - probably better than when it was new. A joy to watch you work.
Great work. Your work is top notch. Love the sheep. lol
Thank you so much 😀!!!
This is very beautiful work,you are very good