1960s Buddy L Light Up Fix A Flat Tire Tow Truck Restoration

I purchased this 1960s Buddy L Light Up Fix A Flat Tire Tow Truck on HiBid March of 2021.This thing wasn't even blown off before being sent off to auction. It still was covered in spider webs and dirt all over it. Makes you wonder where this poor truck has been sitting for years. Overall it wasn't in terrible shape, just very well played with. The worst of the rust was on the passenger side rear of the tow truck bed. It was missing a windshield, the wrench for the tires, the flat tire, and tow hook otherwise it was in decent shape for its age. I'm not extremely happy with the color choice for this one and typically like something with a little more shine to it, however I believe it's very close to the orginal finish the truck would have had. I'm a sucker for the light up trucks so this one will look great with the rest of them. When I was putting the Light cover on top it actually broke in half and I had to glue it back together to get the video out, I've got a new one on order as well as a replacement windshield. The windshield that I recieved was scratched ont he inside. I'm not 100% sure that I didn't scratch it after recieving it however It may have came that way also, either way it'll be replaced again. Thanks again for watching my content!
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  • @niteclydn
    @niteclydnАй бұрын

    My dad worked in the paint shop at Chrysler, when I was a kid I would take my matchbox and hot wheels cars apart and my dad would take the bodies to work with him and paint them at the plant for me, such great memories

  • @disciple8857
    @disciple88572 жыл бұрын

    Restoration is dying artform. It's awesome to see someone restore things to their former glory. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-572 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chip Wow😮 Take care😁

  • @shannahmiller
    @shannahmiller2 жыл бұрын

    I liked seeing the sheepclops supervising the tire being changed. :) Everything's better with toy sheep.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc45912 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful transformation. I think the one eye sheep can go by the name 'Jack' for this edition

  • @sixtoes2313
    @sixtoes23132 жыл бұрын

    Chip, Another good one.......If your Kitty Cat keeps shaking its head when eating, Have a Vet take a look at its teeth.

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii41812 жыл бұрын

    Spectacular Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @9uiz972
    @9uiz9722 жыл бұрын

    I was actually watching your old videos 😂❤️❤️

  • @frick566
    @frick5662 жыл бұрын

    That collection makes this big kid swoon!!

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown42742 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Great Work That’s Fantastic!!! 👍😁

  • @katmalone3696
    @katmalone36962 жыл бұрын

    Awwww you got rid of the spider hotel! 😂. Great job! Love the finish and the color!

  • @brucoacido2
    @brucoacido22 жыл бұрын

    I find these videos deeply calming and relaxing.

  • @fridaycaliforniaa236

    @fridaycaliforniaa236

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same =)

  • @-Deena.

    @-Deena.

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't relax until all the cobwebs are gone... just in case! 🧡

  • @lumpyluv

    @lumpyluv

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @alcharcus8755

    @alcharcus8755

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too... I watch them last thing and fall asleep on a positive note.

  • @lolcec81

    @lolcec81

    2 жыл бұрын

    Я тоже

  • @caipingsu1023
    @caipingsu10232 жыл бұрын

    It’s a lifetime mission to restore all the cars

  • @christopherprince3250
    @christopherprince32502 жыл бұрын

    First one of these I have ever seen. Awesome job. My first step would have been to soak it in Raid all night, I don't do spiders either.

  • @69ktt3n69
    @69ktt3n692 жыл бұрын

    These old light up cars are always my favorite. ♡

  • @VeradonaRestoration
    @VeradonaRestoration2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, very nice resto, thanks

  • @alcharcus8755
    @alcharcus87552 жыл бұрын

    This vid is the first one I've watched as it was released. I've been working through your back catalogue. I'd recommend it to anyone. My mistake was to work backwards in time. It gave the impression that your technique was getting poorer... So halfway through I stopped, went back to the first video, and moved forward in time... much more satisfying watching you improve. Thanks for all the pleasure your vids have given me.

  • @patmadix172
    @patmadix1722 жыл бұрын

    Excellent restoration

  • @mariannelebris1424
    @mariannelebris14242 жыл бұрын

    Chip! The sheep!!! Édit: I love the video even without sheep😉

  • @donbraden8533
    @donbraden85332 жыл бұрын

    Wow very nice job great looking truck 😎👍👍

  • @maggiesue4825
    @maggiesue48252 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant rescue!!

  • @jerrybleau6954
    @jerrybleau69542 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job as always

  • @royalvarez6436
    @royalvarez64362 жыл бұрын

    You are by far the kid with the coolest toys on the block!

  • @teee4532
    @teee45322 жыл бұрын

    That is one cool tow truck Chip. Awesome restoration on it as well! Enjoy your weekend

  • @c.j.cleveland7475
    @c.j.cleveland74752 жыл бұрын

    🎵🎶 The Sheep are back in town, the sheep are back in town (The sheep are back, the sheep are back!) 🎶🎵

  • @fabiogianotti5270
    @fabiogianotti52702 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Chip Chanel Congratulation the Fábio and Rafael from Brazil. The best restauration.

  • @caroll4126
    @caroll41262 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh... I love the sheep. Ha, very nice work on the Buddy L also.

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Carol L!

  • @josecondemarin9586
    @josecondemarin95862 жыл бұрын

    Great restoration, good video, just good memories . Stay safe and healthy. Thanks 😊

  • @TheFabrik
    @TheFabrik2 жыл бұрын

    WOW another great restoration !!!! That's amazing. Love your work !!! 😃

  • @skybot9998
    @skybot99982 жыл бұрын

    I love the start of these videos with the towtruck,absolutely priceless.

  • @piratedjradio
    @piratedjradio2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent restoration well done

  • @rohitshukla9756
    @rohitshukla97562 жыл бұрын

    Incredible work 👌

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison59512 жыл бұрын

    I miss the sheep….. I still love the amazing work you do! 36:32 Thank you!

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean10832 жыл бұрын

    The light up ones are really neat to watch!!! Still waiting on the Carousel, though… 🎠

  • @paulwilson2118
    @paulwilson21182 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work sir chip.....

  • @MrJerryKramer
    @MrJerryKramer2 жыл бұрын

    Your big hook and ladder firer truck is just like the one my younger brother had while we were growing up. I’d love to see you bring that one back to new. 👍

  • @joallawestervelt6918

    @joallawestervelt6918

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!!! I have been asking for a bit now. 😻

  • @jimdieseldawg3435
    @jimdieseldawg34352 жыл бұрын

    As always, great job! I really enjoy watching these. A sheepy “I’m OK” T-shirt is a logical way forward 😁

  • @alcharcus8755

    @alcharcus8755

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, and an I'm OK sheep mug.😁

  • @lindak8664

    @lindak8664

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been asking for Sheep merch for more than a year, to absolutely no avail. I gave up. 😞

  • @janvanherck1547

    @janvanherck1547

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lindak8664 Maybe if more people ask for it?

  • @YeahNo

    @YeahNo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@janvanherck1547 Several requests on each vid not enough?

  • @janvanherck1547

    @janvanherck1547

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@YeahNo Keep on trying?😁😁😁

  • @myrestorations
    @myrestorations2 жыл бұрын

    Restoration really great 👍

  • @richardf.3154
    @richardf.3154Ай бұрын

    Videos fill me with serenity. Like watching a fish tank!

  • @juandedioshuertaarellano9082
    @juandedioshuertaarellano90822 жыл бұрын

    Muy buena restauración amigo Chip

  • @ashl.c
    @ashl.c2 жыл бұрын

    Your repair is very nice. It will be helpful. Sheep are also cute:)

  • @YeahNo
    @YeahNo2 жыл бұрын

    I miss the sheep all over the junkyard at the beginning. It was like where’s my favourite sheep instead of Where’s Wally/Waldo.

  • @jimmyduncan7650

    @jimmyduncan7650

    2 жыл бұрын

    Funny thing I started the video then ???????isn't this the little sheep dude channel???? Almost checked my med dosage! Yes bring back the 🐑

  • @edwardhugus2772

    @edwardhugus2772

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also missed the sheep! If all of the sheep were on vacation, Chip Channel at least owes us vacation photos of the sheep at the beach, etc ! Edit: 36:30 The sheep have returned from vacation! Cyclops may have had to stay home, but he got to ride in the new tow truck! Thanks for the sheep, I missed them the whole video!

  • @christinasullivan9304

    @christinasullivan9304

    2 жыл бұрын

    I miss them too. Takes the fun out of it.

  • @kevangunn7163
    @kevangunn71632 жыл бұрын

    They may be creepy-crawly, but they do wonders for the environment. Spiders are our friends, with too many legs. I enjoy your creativity by the way!

  • @fridaycaliforniaa236
    @fridaycaliforniaa2362 жыл бұрын

    Yeahhhhh, another nice vid to watch ! =)

  • @avalon235
    @avalon2352 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing transformation! Thank you for sharing!

  • @TowMaters
    @TowMaters2 жыл бұрын

    Love me some Tow trucks... great video....

  • @cyberfrank-bx2nv
    @cyberfrank-bx2nv Жыл бұрын

    this has to be the nicest towing of the period. good work bro.

  • @stevesmith8484
    @stevesmith84842 жыл бұрын

    I think the colour looks great. It shined in the video.

  • @danjohnson3304
    @danjohnson33042 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent job !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍 Just remember to BEWARE OF THE SPIDERS 🕷 !!!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

  • @571951rhoehn1
    @571951rhoehn12 жыл бұрын

    Great job, it was amazing!

  • @RonLauzon
    @RonLauzon2 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I see the pink primer, I'm reminded of the movie Operation Petticoat.

  • @vulpinemac

    @vulpinemac

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the sequel. I believe it was called, The Pink Submarine.

  • @c.j.cleveland7475

    @c.j.cleveland7475

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vulpinemac They made a sequel? 😮

  • @vulpinemac

    @vulpinemac

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@c.j.cleveland7475 Aye. Most of the same actors, including Tony Curtis, IIRC.

  • @gregmoorhead365
    @gregmoorhead3652 жыл бұрын

    Truck lot still full. Love your restores

  • @rongreen4231
    @rongreen42312 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful..as always. You never would have fixed that flat without sheep's help

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard25602 жыл бұрын

    Lovely restoration.

  • @scottmay1966
    @scottmay19662 жыл бұрын

    Your collection is insane!! Beautiful!!

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips62962 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for posting.

  • @TheVineyardFarmhouse
    @TheVineyardFarmhouse2 жыл бұрын

    You do absolutely beautiful work

  • @tint661
    @tint6612 жыл бұрын

    That would have been a nice truck to get as a present. Once again, Nice job !!!

  • @paulwatson3561
    @paulwatson35612 жыл бұрын

    These bring back so many memories of the holiday sears and spegal catalogs

  • @claudecharland5091
    @claudecharland50912 жыл бұрын

    you do a great job of restorating the vehicules

  • @RescueResponceTeam
    @RescueResponceTeam2 жыл бұрын

    I'm always in shock seeing something I would just throw away turned into something looking better than it did when it was new.

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223Ай бұрын

    Great work on a beautiful toy truck! Love your channel! Cheers!😀👍🛠️🔧

  • @w2dmw
    @w2dmw2 жыл бұрын

    Your work, and results of your restos are impecable. ....You must have some kind of money, to buy all that machinery, ...cnc machines, lathes, saws, welders, molding equipment, etc., etc.........enjoy...!!!!

  • @johnzeller1338
    @johnzeller13382 жыл бұрын

    Stinkin' spiders get into everything. Drives me crazy. Great job and a great video 👍

  • @user-rd1hi8oo1y
    @user-rd1hi8oo1y2 жыл бұрын

    The most skillful artist and reformer .

  • @thomasheroux3146
    @thomasheroux31462 жыл бұрын

    Great job as always! 😁👍

  • @gwpattrick
    @gwpattrick2 жыл бұрын

    Yup i was wondering where all the sheep were wasn't disappointed. And cat approved and double click on the like button. Boy you got quite the fleet going.

  • @luuuscarlet
    @luuuscarlet2 жыл бұрын

    I got chills with the spiders...(same, i dont like spiders...) I like the restoration on this one,always your restoration always bring back to life again, from the that death gained pass time(older and older)... I always like them, they look too awesome.

  • @Mark-yb1sp

    @Mark-yb1sp

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was eating my lunch and when it came to the spiders, I could not eat. Same here. Creepy!

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII2 жыл бұрын

    Great work as always, Chip!

  • @gaynorjackson8857
    @gaynorjackson88572 жыл бұрын

    Another stunning restoration attention to detail is incredible stunning

  • @bc1890
    @bc18902 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. I can't wait to see that big fire engine in your pile.

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery Жыл бұрын

    At the start, when the rusty wrecker is towed away by your green wrecker, this thought popped into my head (and I'm not religious, so why I thought exactly that, I have no idea): "Physician, heal thyself." Your restoration is great, and the truck looks gorgeous. Nice one.

  • @jamesrader3329
    @jamesrader33297 ай бұрын

    Again great work. Looks badass with the light.

  • @byrontaylor9235
    @byrontaylor92352 жыл бұрын

    Awww yeah thats one of my fav colors it looks like a shade like Tiffany blue though i know some companies have different names for it but yeah it looks like a tiffany blue awesome video as always

  • @carlosescobar6973
    @carlosescobar69732 жыл бұрын

    Beautyfull, PERFECT 👌

  • @caracoolbaugh7530
    @caracoolbaugh75302 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration! Absolutely love the color! About 20 years ago (or so) my mom and I were at a yard sale. I think the reason why we went down to the homeowners basement was because there was a set of weights my mom wanted to buy. The lady didn’t want to haul all of the pieces up in case nobody was interested in them, naturally. So we’re down there and mom spots a vintage aqua Buddy L car carrier. Mom asked her what she wanted for it and she said 50 cents! The lady told her she didn’t think anybody would want it! It was in amazing condition! There was a little paint loss by where the cab and trailer meet. The white wheels are pure white. Both ramps are still there, but no cars. There were a few more things we bought from her basement that nobody else at the sale saw, but that car carrier was the best! Love all your videos! Glad the sheep are back (I got a little worried in the intro). ❤️

  • @MGower4465

    @MGower4465

    5 ай бұрын

    Even the stars of the channel need a break now and then. 😅

  • @Iflagum
    @Iflagum2 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. Never knew they had a suspension.

  • @WMAJ6
    @WMAJ66 ай бұрын

    I have this same truck. I got it as a kid. The only difference is that mine is sort of a beige color rather than blue. Beautiful restoration.

  • @nancywoosley9037
    @nancywoosley90372 жыл бұрын

    great collection of trucks they all look brand new you've done a wonderful job

  • @wandamcgiboney5141
    @wandamcgiboney51412 жыл бұрын

    This reminded me of my grandsons broken toys ,,,we owned a towing company back when he was small ,,,my son went to clean his room ,in a box was tires, doors, rims , windshields ,all kinds of parts ( broken stuff ) my son went to throw them away ,,my grandson crying your throwing away my scrap yard ,,,,,love your videos

  • @MrZlooze
    @MrZlooze2 жыл бұрын

    As always, beautiful work...restoration AND video!

  • @usp.4073
    @usp.40732 жыл бұрын

    Yep, another memory brought back to life. 👍

  • @AlvaroLucard
    @AlvaroLucard2 жыл бұрын

    Great restoration job, Chip. Thanks for all these videos. Hug.

  • @randy1203
    @randy12032 жыл бұрын

    A remarkable restoration. Very relaxing to watch while I enjoy a cup of coffee! And thank you for not playing any background music! Thank you. ☆

  • @larrykostopulos1332
    @larrykostopulos13322 жыл бұрын

    I like your powder coating powder storage system

  • @josedrummerworldtour5574
    @josedrummerworldtour55742 жыл бұрын

    Espectacular master...🎖🏅🏆 Saludos desde Viña del Mar Chile🇨🇱

  • @EnlightnMe48
    @EnlightnMe4811 ай бұрын

    Love the salvage yard theme at the beginning. ❤

  • @bitterellaselectricgroove8544
    @bitterellaselectricgroove85444 ай бұрын

    LOVE this restore!! You are a master! ❤️

  • @thijsversteeg9010
    @thijsversteeg9010 Жыл бұрын

    Chip, a marvelous restoration, again! The damage caused by rust has been professionally removed.

  • @kaorihirasawa3753
    @kaorihirasawa37535 ай бұрын

    Bravo… amazing… Looking forward to the next one

  • @billiehydrick6417
    @billiehydrick64172 жыл бұрын

    I had one as a child oh the fun I had ,,thanks for the memories my friend

  • @60bui
    @60bui2 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Great!!

  • @waynehewitt6427
    @waynehewitt64272 жыл бұрын

    Another great job. Starting with a buddy l doesn’t hurt, but you did a nice job too.

  • @darleeneadams9833
    @darleeneadams98332 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Impressive collection. Impressive.

  • @reginaceliamorais1985
    @reginaceliamorais19852 жыл бұрын

    my kids really like your channel, especially the sheep lol they loved their decorations in this video. Congratulations for your work. Greetings, Nova Iguaçu city, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job well done.

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman39852 жыл бұрын

    Nice job 👍👍👍

  • @bruceschwab
    @bruceschwab2 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Restoration! You always amaze!

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis65952 жыл бұрын

    Love the color. Love the kittie…getting biggerrrrr 😻

  • @williamhenderson9535
    @williamhenderson95352 жыл бұрын

    Wow - what a collection over the years. You do an absolute restoration of these old toys I had as a kid! Tonka must be impressed!