1957 Tonka Rescue Squad Metro Van Ambulance Fire Department Truck Restoration

I purchased this Tonka Rescue Squad metro van Ambulance Fire Department Truck on eBay October of 2021. It appears that this toy had a million miles put onto it and made some children extremely happy! It's entire body was covered in rust, was missing a headlight and the other one was missing a tab, both front and rear bumpers were dented in, the roof top siren was missing and it had numerous dents throughout the body. After sandblasting the body only showed minor pitting and was pretty easily filled with high build powder primer and wet sanding. Overall this was a very enjoyable restoration for me. I ran into a couple issues with the decals which I'm sure you will see. I had a couple that didn't stick down real nicely and one that ripped while I was removing it from the backing. Unfortunately I didn't have time to get another one before the video needed to be posted so I had to post with the defective decal. This will be replaced in the coming weeks. My little Niece made a "Monster Claus" for the video and I was super excited to include it in the ending scene, My sister made the big sheep for the video as well which I got a good kick out of. Thank you for watching!
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  • @arrosconpollo1
    @arrosconpollo12 жыл бұрын

    Watching the body parts get media blasted was super satisfying!

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    4 ай бұрын

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    @user-pv6xb1sv4q

    3 ай бұрын

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  • @scarbourgeoisie
    @scarbourgeoisie2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else find these videos to be therapeutic? Excellent video quality.

  • @brandonb1681
    @brandonb16812 жыл бұрын

    That powder chrome looks great.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc45912 жыл бұрын

    BAAAA. THAT IS A BIG SHEEP. YOU MIGHT CALL HIM SQUARE. what a beautiful transformation

  • @SteveMikre44
    @SteveMikre442 жыл бұрын

    Thank goodness Chip was able the rescue "The Rescue Squad". Love Monster Claus...🎅👍

  • @WesTheHunter
    @WesTheHunter2 жыл бұрын

    WOW that powder chrome is Bloody Brilliant

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis65952 жыл бұрын

    Boy did kitty cat get big! The chubby lamb was so funny. Beautiful wrk and I love to hear the click of everything coming together ❤️

  • @procrastinator9
    @procrastinator92 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate how he always rolls away the tires he removes instead of just picking them up.

  • @michaelschamberger7956
    @michaelschamberger79562 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you media blast the surface rust off. I find it oddly soothing.

  • @Anlushac11
    @Anlushac112 жыл бұрын

    I dont know why I find these videos so fascinating. i just sit and stare.

  • @svipace8220
    @svipace82202 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful restoration and a lovely kitty. Hey kitty, no! Don't chew the lamp! Thank you for your effort.

  • @windowcreek1798
    @windowcreek17982 жыл бұрын

    One word...MAGNIFICENT.

  • @gerardburton3741
    @gerardburton37412 жыл бұрын

    It always amazes me how good the quality of the metal is when the trucks are beadblasted. It looks in almost perfect condition.

  • @had2galsinthebooth

    @had2galsinthebooth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. For some reason the surface rust bleeds out through the paint bad enough to make it look like solid rust but you can see the paint is still there when blasting.

  • @mary-annnstednielsen5300

    @mary-annnstednielsen5300

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, no rust…. just dirt, that looks like it has been painted on

  • @joshuawarren551

    @joshuawarren551

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree it seems like it wasn't really rusted, it was just painted like that and a little dinged up to make it look like it was old.

  • @DMARtunes

    @DMARtunes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've seen a lot of rust and corroding. It's as real as the rusted shit i find in my yard and in the ground. If the truck was painted, the stickers would be rusty and underneath the stickers wouldn't be rusted.

  • @DMARtunes

    @DMARtunes

    2 жыл бұрын

    The sandblasting process fills any rust or corrosion pits if they aren't completely rusted though, (both sides have rust and complete holes, metal is brittle there.)

  • @nicksower6064
    @nicksower60642 жыл бұрын

    I love the cat's finishing touches.

  • @maggiesue4825
    @maggiesue48252 жыл бұрын

    I am constantly amazed how you revive these old, beat-up toys!!

  • @suitov
    @suitov2 жыл бұрын

    Your niece is a future crafter-machinist! And your kitty is a very good helper. The ambulance looks fantastic. I can't express how satisfying it is to see someone's formerly beloved toy receive such care and attention.

  • @raimundanunes4028

    @raimundanunes4028

    9 ай бұрын

    Ĺ 6

  • @loulowrider2566
    @loulowrider25662 жыл бұрын

    It's a pleasure to watch you bring back these antique toys. Takes me back to my childhood 😃👏👏👍👍.

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb63272 жыл бұрын

    Why is it so satisfying watching the sand blasting?

  • @jaredbonshire
    @jaredbonshire2 жыл бұрын

    The most satisfying sand blasting I've ever seen.

  • @johnnypatton32
    @johnnypatton32 Жыл бұрын

    I truly feel sorry for those children that never woke up to a Christmas morning with a Tonka toy...imagination and fun. What you do is not only restoration, but art. Thank You for bringing back wonderful memories Sir!

  • @BrassLock

    @BrassLock

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind thoughts about my deprived childhood. Luckily, I lived near to a rubbish dump, a mere half-hour walk away. There we found old wind-up Gramophone players, radios, scientific equipment, telephone generators and suchlike, which we pulled to bits and renovated to make whatever we could imagine. We also found smouldering fires lit by the Council, and had marvellous fun throwing broken sheets of asbestos building materials on the fires to make them explode. The resulting clouds of particles were the shrapnel pieces of our imaginary hand grenades. Now 78 years later I still don't have _asbestosis_ but I can't vouch for my fellow companions. It was a marvellous childhood. But being deprived of *Tonka Toys* did take its toll, but luckily we were able to compensate somewhat by buying *Matchbox Toys* instead.

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson28352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for breathing life into these wonderful old toys, you know you made an impact when every rusted metal toy at the flea market went from $10 to $50

  • @juligamer471
    @juligamer4712 жыл бұрын

    It is satisfying to look at old toys being restored to what it used look like

  • @thespicemelange.1
    @thespicemelange.12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a collection!

  • @janicehosang6452
    @janicehosang64522 жыл бұрын

    Watching you sand blast is my favorite!

  • @janvanherck1547
    @janvanherck15472 жыл бұрын

    Sheep to the rescue with their fresh restored truck.

  • @tomperkins4965
    @tomperkins49652 жыл бұрын

    Gumby fans like me will be pound you for restoring toys from the Gumby episodes

  • @bigboo1848
    @bigboo18482 жыл бұрын

    I can never watch these videos all the way through. I always manage to fall asleep when it gets to the sandblasting part. Even when I'm not tired I still fall asleep watching these.

  • @Queta6971
    @Queta697122 күн бұрын

    Fantastic work as usual. I just love to watch you restore these classic Tonka toys. Thank you 🥰

  • @leticiagomez6230
    @leticiagomez62302 жыл бұрын

    CÓMO SIEMPRE, EXCELENTE RESTAURACION FELICITACIONES SALUDOS 👍

  • @charlesqc9272
    @charlesqc92722 жыл бұрын

    Nice restoration of one of my toy when I was young.

  • @johnthomsen8802
    @johnthomsen88022 жыл бұрын

    amazing all the parts that went into these toys.

  • @ralphdadge302
    @ralphdadge3022 жыл бұрын

    An amazing restoration, wouldn't think the before & after were the same vehicle.

  • @Givulinovich
    @Givulinovich2 жыл бұрын

    That opening backdrop was EPIC. 💕♥️💕

  • @timwilliams19
    @timwilliams192 жыл бұрын

    Impressive sandblasting, in fact, impressive overall.

  • @davidrogers0717
    @davidrogers07172 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for not making a music video. I just saw another YT restoration channel but it was full of loud music. I love being able to hear the raw sound just as if I were standing beside you as you work.

  • @Toystorations
    @Toystorations2 жыл бұрын

    Please let your niece know how much we all appreciate MonsterClaus.

  • @bryanspindle4455
    @bryanspindle445511 ай бұрын

    It is so satisfying to see how quickly the sandblasting removes decades of rust, dirt, grime, paint and neglect. The restoration processes you go through are always fascinating.

  • @user-co9vb5te6c

    @user-co9vb5te6c

    9 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @adrianneburroughs3653
    @adrianneburroughs36532 жыл бұрын

    This was so relaxing for me. I lost my dad to cancer a couple weeks ago and he loved to do stuff like this. Gave me a bit of peace watching this

  • @georgeshelton6281

    @georgeshelton6281

    2 жыл бұрын

    & I also now know that, this was an old iron toy ambulance. 🚑 😳

  • @aliyanoreen2595

    @aliyanoreen2595

    2 жыл бұрын

    ) ppp

  • @jmccracken491

    @jmccracken491

    2 жыл бұрын

    Prayers for you and the family.

  • @arturalexma

    @arturalexma

    2 жыл бұрын

    RIP

  • @teresabell1014

    @teresabell1014

    2 жыл бұрын

    So sorry for your loss.

  • @tealwraith9045
    @tealwraith90452 жыл бұрын

    Hooray for Monster Claus! Oh, and the truck looked good, too.

  • @rodneybrand8521
    @rodneybrand85212 жыл бұрын

    Another Tonka saved..nice collection..👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @DoomingPlays
    @DoomingPlays2 жыл бұрын

    Whoever is restoring this did a great job

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dr.robotico7879

    @dr.robotico7879

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChipChannelRestorations 38:18 This vehicle is somewhat a combination of a Volkswagen Bus and a Ford pickup truck with a cab.

  • @dr.robotico7879

    @dr.robotico7879

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChipChannelRestorations I know that this a small ambulance. But the ambulances that we see today, had bigger cabs, so they can carry medical gear, devices, items like blood packs, syringes, sleeping gas, and shock pads. And speaking of blood packs, there's another variation of the ambulance called a Bloodmobile, they're meant to deliver packs of human blood to hospital to hospital. And another version of a Bloodmobile is a bus type. A bus type Bloodmobile can carry more packs of human blood than the ambulance.

  • @brazillady5119
    @brazillady51192 жыл бұрын

    Oh, the sheep show and the cat were the best. ❤️

  • @frankponikvar9262
    @frankponikvar92622 жыл бұрын

    As always... just beautiful!!!

  • @getsmarter5412
    @getsmarter54122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting with original sound. I love to hear the tools and work!

  • @donalddodson7365
    @donalddodson7365 Жыл бұрын

    I do not remember this model from my childhood. I would have loved it: opening doors, red light and pretend siren, & Civil Defense emblem. I really enjoyed the fly over of restored fleet. Thank you!

  • @ddilink
    @ddilink2 жыл бұрын

    Love the hubcaps... nice touch Great job!

  • @terencebennison6275
    @terencebennison6275 Жыл бұрын

    Therapy, therapy, therapy! So satisfying to see the metal appear from under the rust and paint! And these models are worth something when 'chip channel' has refurbed them!

  • @clementevaldez1271
    @clementevaldez1271 Жыл бұрын

    Hats off to you Sir for bringing those toys to their former glory.. .beautiful work on ALL Your restorations....

  • @TomLymberopoulos-du5he
    @TomLymberopoulos-du5he8 сағат бұрын

    Love watching your repairs you are an absolute master restorer Thank You so much...

  • @shawnataylor7998
    @shawnataylor79982 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job!

  • @chrluc
    @chrluc2 жыл бұрын

    A little spray of soapy water and a squeegee would make pacing those decal much easier. I'm impressed with your craftsmanship.

  • @chrislambert5249
    @chrislambert52492 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration. I am the original owner of the Tonka set. Fire Engine, Aerial Truck, Rescue Squad 1954-55. The vehicles are in better shape (stored inside) not as much rust. I want to restore them, but not sure if I want to paint with powder coat or oil based paint. Thanks for a video. Nice way to start the day 🌞☕

  • @raywood8187
    @raywood81872 жыл бұрын

    Rescucing the rescuers, once again saving the day for time-ravaged childhood artifacts!

  • @jenniferbeasley9966
    @jenniferbeasley996611 ай бұрын

    All better ready to go to work! Always a amazing restore👍👍

  • @benji_t747
    @benji_t7472 жыл бұрын

    Very satisfying sandblasting on this one

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK2 жыл бұрын

    Great job. It would have also looked ace as a UPS van.

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson8002 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Beautiful results.

  • @gamesdrive43
    @gamesdrive432 жыл бұрын

    *Liked the video. Good luck to everyone. Be with us🍎.*

  • @molehogadventures6615
    @molehogadventures66152 жыл бұрын

    The patient sheep must of eating to much at Thanksgiving. Great job.

  • @robsondejesuspaulon3507
    @robsondejesuspaulon35072 жыл бұрын

    Bom dia a todos excelente trabalho perfeito 👏👏👏👏

  • @udorechner6846
    @udorechner68462 жыл бұрын

    Very nice restoration, and a beautiful fine result.

  • @eldermartins3220
    @eldermartins32202 жыл бұрын

    Good that you show your collection every video.

  • @TheCount46
    @TheCount462 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for saving these toys from the past. Your attention to detail on each one you have brought back to life amazes me. Restoring these toys is an art form and I enjoy watching how it is done by an expert. As a child I remember having and seeing some that you have restored in toy stores in the 40s and 50s. Again, thank you so much for sharing your videos with us. Each toy you restore I hope would be put into a museum so that future generations of children could see the toys their great granddads played with as a child.

  • @arlynpineda2620

    @arlynpineda2620

    9 ай бұрын

    P

  • @lisasmith9589
    @lisasmith95892 жыл бұрын

    Love ut! Especially the ending with the "sheep" and cat!

  • @robertwomack6015
    @robertwomack60152 жыл бұрын

    Sir you are the master of your craft..thank you for letting us watch 👍

  • @chasekemp4982
    @chasekemp49822 жыл бұрын

    The sand blasting is the best part😌

  • @BIGWojo68
    @BIGWojo682 жыл бұрын

    28:00 I busted out laughing! It was just gone!

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia2 жыл бұрын

    Very well done, looks new.

  • @Dorelaxen
    @Dorelaxen2 жыл бұрын

    Clever fix on the axles. Also that chrome powder coat came out really nice.

  • @geo2cv6tron14
    @geo2cv6tron142 жыл бұрын

    The before / after is really impressive 👍

  • @hiddentruth1982
    @hiddentruth19822 жыл бұрын

    normally I don't agree with restoring antique toys but as bad as this one was it needed restored to save it. A top notch job to boot.

  • @judithstuart9631
    @judithstuart96312 жыл бұрын

    You demonsrated a wide variety of skills!

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Judith Stuart!

  • @Quickened1
    @Quickened12 жыл бұрын

    I love how you include a playful element to all your videos! It's as if you never grew up... A collection to be envied man, well done!

  • @kathleenking47

    @kathleenking47

    2 жыл бұрын

    These men, actually need to teach boys & girls, how to play again They're on too much screentime😞

  • @bjoernaltmann
    @bjoernaltmann2 жыл бұрын

    That is some nice paintwork!

  • @chazzyb8660
    @chazzyb86602 жыл бұрын

    Quite a fleet you are building up there.

  • @rohitshukla9756
    @rohitshukla97562 жыл бұрын

    Another great renovation project 👍 This time I missed your pet 😼

  • @brandysears3546
    @brandysears3546 Жыл бұрын

    Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington MI USA.

  • @Chanteuse66
    @Chanteuse662 жыл бұрын

    NGL, the hardest part for me would be getting those decals on straight! 😊 Great job!

  • @generalgrafx

    @generalgrafx

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s why I would use soapy water.

  • @murlthomas2243
    @murlthomas22432 жыл бұрын

    That’s a beautiful restoration. Took me back to my childhood.

  • @trekwars2763
    @trekwars27632 жыл бұрын

    Sand blasting is my favorite part!!!

  • @billiehydrick6417
    @billiehydrick64172 жыл бұрын

    I luv the amazing work you do on these toys thanks for sharing my friend 👌 ❤

  • @SF-fm9hs
    @SF-fm9hs5 ай бұрын

    Just saw the video. Fantastic Restoration. Have to figure out how to make my blasting cabinet work as proficiently as yours. On putting on vinyl decals, A drop of soap and some water sprayed before applying the decals. Lets you move them, to position them. Squeegee out the air bubbles and water. and they stay in place. Might make it a little easier to apply.

  • @grandmasmagic3858
    @grandmasmagic38582 жыл бұрын

    loved, loved, LOVED your intro with the tow truck, and the sheep..!!?? brilliant..I chuckled...fat sheep really needed the ambo at the end...

  • @shnops
    @shnops5 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous !

  • @nickyprano
    @nickyprano2 жыл бұрын

    Another faultless restoration. I loved the catscan!

  • @jenniferbeasley9966
    @jenniferbeasley99662 жыл бұрын

    Very rough shape turned out nice of course 👌

  • @ernestogor1570
    @ernestogor15702 жыл бұрын

    Simplemente ¡¡¡Felicitaciones por el excelente trabajo!!!

  • @intrepid5144
    @intrepid51442 жыл бұрын

    I want this toy!!! And just a few other ones, if you wouldn't mind! LOL Honestly, if you were close, I'd love to be your "helper"! What a Fantastic Talent! Thank you for all the Toys you've "saved"!

  • @barbarapease9399
    @barbarapease93992 жыл бұрын

    It's sort of interesting that just after you restored this vehicle - all the cat wanted to do was chew the top light off. I enjoyed watching this. Thank you.

  • @nileswilson577
    @nileswilson5772 жыл бұрын

    We loved monster claws. My kids are building their own for on our tree. Thanks for the idea. 🎄☃️😉 Have a very Merry Christmas ⛄🎄

  • @getonthe-floor
    @getonthe-floor Жыл бұрын

    sensational guy, whimsical, meticulous and quality work. The treatment you gave on this car was very good. Great job congratulations.

  • @paktoysreview8377
    @paktoysreview83772 жыл бұрын

    nice efforts friend

  • @mariahlamb2983
    @mariahlamb29834 ай бұрын

    My 4 year old son and I were watching this together and he was absolutely rolling on the floor when the chubby sheep was trying to get in the back of the truck 😂

  • @ericmarks6322
    @ericmarks63222 жыл бұрын

    Vintage toy restoration is a hobby I would like to take up as it looks quite satisfying.

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard25602 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant new sheep. Congratulations to you niece on fine Sheepmanship! (Really good restoration too. Very enjoyable and excellent results!).

  • @sysphotography
    @sysphotography2 жыл бұрын

    What a collection of beautiful art. Never disappointed

  • @RestoDudes
    @RestoDudes2 жыл бұрын

    As always a pleasure to watch your videos and proficiency🙌🏻

  • @nivaldocarnicellimaria8794
    @nivaldocarnicellimaria87942 жыл бұрын

    SALVE. SEMPRE RESTAURAÇOES FANTASTICAS. PARABÉNS PELO CAPRICHO E PERFEIÇÃO. FORTE ABRAÇO AQUI DE SÃO BERNARDO DO CAMPO SP. BRASIL.🤜🤛👍👍👍

  • @amybylo7568
    @amybylo75682 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous restoration! Love watching your video while you work on old truck 🚚 and paint bright color that looks great! Less talking is much better 👌 you re doing very well and very talented too!

  • @leonbachman5345
    @leonbachman53452 жыл бұрын

    Chip you always do such good work. I know I would scratch it putting it back together.