1948 Tonka Toy Transport Semi Truck and Trailer Restoration COE Cab Over Engine 4K
I purchased this 1948 Tonka Toy Transport Semi Truck and Trailer on eBay February of 2022 for a total of $127.12 after shipping. I was pleasantly surprised to find this 1948 Semi COE cab was the early model, the chassis did not have the center cut out like they did in late 1948, instead it had a welded in axle mount on the bottom. When I received this truck it was complete minus the tandem rear axle was missing. It appears that someone has repainted this one a couple times. After sandblasting I ended up having a rust hole in the cab and frame which had to be welded and smoothed out. This was the first truck that I've ever attempted to remake the tires on using rubber urethane casting into a nylon mold. For my first attempt I'm extremely happy with how they came out, however to avoid bubbles next time I will be using a pressure pot instead of a vacuum chamber. I made a few mistakes on this one, and if you look closely you'll be able to see. When doing the two tone roof, I messed up a little bit of the powder and had to use some touch up paint. With everything considered, I was extremely happy with the outcome of this restoration! Thank you for watching!
Had to reupload due to 4k processing issues.
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Good morning everyone!!! This is a reupload from the video posted Sunday morning. The original had an issue processing the 4K version. I had to reupload this to fix the issue. Thank you for everyone's support!
@joallawestervelt6918
2 жыл бұрын
Not a problem. Thank you so much for all the great videos. 💜
@viejo.cotilla
2 жыл бұрын
Verte trabajar es un lujo a la vista 👍👍
@carolmurphy9931
2 жыл бұрын
No problem, just happy 😁 to see a new video.
@MrMississippiMan
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you do the tank soon, that looked cool
@TheArtmaster67
2 жыл бұрын
any on train to restore?
Sandblasting and power washing. Two things I never tire of watching.
I didn't know Tonka existed in '48. ...Remarkably involved, laborious, and expert. Magnifico!
59:37 Your cat is obviously very well taken care of. Just look at her eyes - bright and shiny. She's not afraid to be touched and scratched at all. Good work on her too!
I'm so glad to see your Quality Assurance inspector is still working hard. 😆 Those tires!!! What more can I say... just blown away again. Thank you so much for being you!
Outstanding work by a skilled craftsman. Enjoy watching you work. Excellent restoration.
Great restoration. Please do the tank next. Would love to see your sheep driving that!
@danvetor1365
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. We had many old tonkas growing up but I have never seen that tank combination thing!
@danaberkson920
Жыл бұрын
yes ... my thoughts exactly
AMAZING GREAT JOB 👍💯 THOSE TOY TRUCKS HAD CLASS AND STYLE ALWAYS LOVE TONKA SINCE BEING A KID THEY WERE THE BEST✌️
As I said in the previous video, this truck had so many layers of paint that made the sandblasting specially enjoyable. Congrats for another great restoration!
Does anyone watches this videos to fall asleep because they are so calming
@kristicoleman2099
7 ай бұрын
Yep!!!! Put them on to go to bed LOL
@bellaagnes8070
Ай бұрын
I do without sound... but he also does a grea job
You are amazing how you bring the past to life again!!!!!! Sandy
The rain made it so much more wonderful to watch and listen!
I just love watching the process and machinery to restore those toys many of which I played with and had as a child 🙃 born in 56'.
Awesome job!!! I just noticed the large train in the pile, that’s going to be amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I did giggle a little hen you persisted trying to get the lever for the rear doors out in just the one direction. 😉 As usual, you knocked this out of the park and it was kinda nice to see that even pros sometimes struggle with silly little things. I did note that you figured out the easier way during reassembly. 😁
ESPECTACULAR TRABAJO ESOS SI ERAN JUGUETES ME TRANSPORTO A MI INFANCIA GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR SALUDOS DESDE COLOMBIA
My regards. Edit a 1 hour video so that the time flies by. It must have talent.
What an amazing restoration, it turn out beautiful. Better than when it was first made. Loved all the sandblasting and powder coating you showed. The attention to the fine details make you the best restoration artist on KZread.
@gantogoobayarsaikhan6747
7 ай бұрын
Yes goodnight In in
Sir, You are a master! When I need to relax, I watch one of your restorations. Thank you!
Very cool restoration.....all of those tools and experience...cool
A gorgeous restoration sir u did a amazing job on this toy it incredible beautiful beautiful restoration one 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Love when the quality control approves your work at the end 💯🎉
The sandblasting looks so relaxing. I could do it all day.
I think this might be my favorite of your restorations!
The dark patches left behind after sand blasting is residual rust that was left behind. My OCD starts freaking out and I have to stop the video when he starts painting over it! 😂😂😂
I have grandsons that watch your channel totally fascinated...little hint: lube your hinge pins and clamp in an electric drill...you can spin them in or out...(slightly point the end of the pin...it will self-seek the next hinge joint...)
This was a hefty restoration involving all and the kitchen zink. Well done !!
I grew up in Romania in the 1980s with tin toys of a similar design, although not nearly as cool, and I loved them. Great fun watching your videos.
I am very pleased with any thing, where there is not a single gram of plastic. Such things are eternal.
Your work is perfect, congratulations!
Making the tires was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
I'm diggin the JB weld body filler trick. I'm an actual semi truck mechanic and have used it to fix dash boards and panels and such. Would work on old fiberglass fenders with minor rock chips 🤔
I just restored one exactly like that about three months ago! Looks just like mine I’m proud to say! Loved the video ❤❤❤❤❤
You are the best in restoring old toys I watch you every day even got wife and friends to subscribe.. David waters from fountain inn s.c. Keep up the good work brother
I have to say that you put a lot of dedication to the restoration of your toys
The rims and tires are gorgeous 😍
Have fun restoring everyone's childhood
This is better craftsmanship than the factory! You are a true artisan, sir!
Oh, a new junkyard. I like it. 👍
Let's see...... Metal Smith, Body man, painter, CNC machinist, designer, mold maker, and dont forget Artist!! I'm so inadequate 🤣
Amazing as always! I don't know what is cooler, the awesome transformations you do or all of the high tech awesome tools and machines you have! Crappy tires? No problem 👍 just gonna make new ones from scratch! Very cool, Chip!
Beautiful. Extremely relaxing to watch a master at work.
Top 10 Chip Channel Restorations 1) All of them
you did a great job restoring the semi trailer truck.
Absolutely brilliant job friend, see you have got all the right gear to do it with also, have a nice day friend, Brian UK !!! .👍👍👍😀😃
This has become a magnlficent restoration. The making of missing or worn parts and the attention to detail shows that a skilled craftsman is working heren. I enjoy seeing at work every time!
FANTASTIC !! LOVE IT !!
Love love your restorations. Love your kitty bitty. But I miss the SHEEP! There's this huge trailer that could certain fit about 50 of them. It's your fault for making us love them, and everything else, as much as we do. Baa Baa Baaa!
Toy restoration goes high tech. Amazing job. Beautiful truck.
Ooooooo,my God!!!!!!It’s beautiful job!!!Golden 🙌 hands!!!!Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!👍🙏👏
47:00 I knew he was manufacturing his own tires.☝😏
Again, another great job approved by inspector kitty.
Loved it on Sunday...love it even more now! Well done, young man.... well done indeed!
This restoration is amazing it brings back memories of my childhood playing with tonka toys. I have been enjoying your channel and its content. 😀❤
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6 ай бұрын
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That sand blaster thing looks like a lot of fun, I love watching it!
Far and above any skill I have. That being said, I had a truck like this when I was a kid (several decades ago) and one thing you may have overlooked due to the missing parts are the raised bumps that hold the stand in the up position. A light amount of force upward to click in.
A Great great work, thank you for share.
The rain makes it more asmr!
another great resto!!!
Good night my friends
This is yet another magnificent restoration. Spell bound. Keep up the good work.
Great Job!! It looks like new.
That sub recommendation on the blaster door.... pure class. The rest of youtube could learn from minds like yours. Great work keep it up.
Wow that's incredible.
Great job
No music, it's magic! And tha cat...❤
Hello, I really love what you're doing, bringing these toys back to life, frankly, it's great. See you soon 👍💪
You are a Master rebuilder now, Chip. I think this was your best so far. Excellent job!
You've got the COOLEST stuff!
Amazing transformation! Thanks for posting.
Watched this video yesterday. You never cease to amaze me with your skills. Nicely done!
@ChipChannelRestorations
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again! It had an issue with processing the 4K version of the video. I had to reupload to take care of it. Thank you soo much for watching!
@MarkMeadows90
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChipChannelRestorations I noticed that. I was thinking to myself, Chip Channel has really improved the video quality recently. Going to 4K60p lol
Excellent restoration!!.. looks better than she did when she left the Tonka Factory!!.. All ready to get back on the road!!
The best yet!!!!!
Another fine job restoration. This COE looks great! Thanks for sharing, Chip!
The resto looks so amazing Chip it has to be seen in 4k. Totally understand the re-upload is a must. This Tonka turned out Mint buddy, well done! Added this to our favourite restorer video playlist. Thanks for sharing, Lee at Resto Dudes
@mikeloghry9521
2 жыл бұрын
Let's place Chip. At the TOP of the List (-:
I'd recommend pressure casting your resin/rtv rubber parts as opposed to vacuum casting as the pressure compresses the air bubbles and makes them mostly invisible. Also, Smooth-On has a rubber that was developed for BF Goodrich for use in creating prototype tires that they would actually put on cars and test. I believe it was called Sooth Cast 12, but I think they changed the I.D. number.
I sure wasn't expecting molded rubber tires. Very cool.
Amazing. The tires alone was awesome. Not to mention the metal work.
Don't know how I missed this one, but really glad I found it. I have missed seeing your videos. This one had some tight fits.
You have out done yourself. Such an awesome display of craftsmanship. Thank you for taking us along 👍. PS beautiful cat ❤️
Beautiful, amazing work! It's good to see old things made new. 👍
Vay be. Çok masraflı. Muhtemelen hobi olarak yapmaya çalışsak iflas ederiz. Yìne de izlemesi zevkli .
still LOVE sandblasting the most
I think that is one of the best job that you have done Very Nice Work 👌
We want more of your awesome tools included in future videos, please? This is my fav video of yours so far!
Wow, the transformation is amazing. Really enjoyed…
Gorgeous
Ooh ooh, the tank hauler!
Damn Chip,... You've really out-done yourself on this one. It's absolutely beautiful. Amazing job!!
The red and sliver look great to me Chip! I am amazed by the tires! I did not think the rims had enough left in them. GREAT JOB!
Simplemente perfecto, no hay mas que decir, well done
Good collection 👍
Amazing Work
One of your best ,,, really clean work
bạn hay quá có đủ đồ để làm ra 1 chiếc xe mới👍👍👍
WOW!!! Very very good job i really like the way it came out bran new 👍👍👍
Excellent job
Awesome video Chip
Awesomeness!!! Another great restoration. Incredible job Chip. Love it and Beaker too. 💜🤗💜😊💜
Looks nice 👍👍