1960s Rusty Structo Emergency Rescue Van Restoration
I purchased this very rusty 1960s Structo Emergency Rescue Van July of 2020 with a box of about 15 other toy trucks. This one needed help badly. Definitely had its issues and did not turn out to be my best restoration, however for the condition that it started in, I'm overall very happy with how it turned out. I found out that my microphone is having issues so please excuse the audio cutting in and out. I now have it fixed for the next video.
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Restoration Cost
Purchase Price $50.00 (Local box of toys)
Emergency Decal $6.00 (TK-199 www.gasolinealleytoys.com/)
Structo Decal $5.00 (ST-028 www.gasolinealleytoys.com/)
Roof Light $13.00 (STP-019 www.gasolinealleytoys.com/)
Rivets $7.70 (eBay 3/16" x 1/4" Tubular rivets)
Spare Truck $112.37 (eBay - Used Windshield, Ladder Support, Hub Caps, White Walls)
Green Powder $14.43 (RAL6004 www.prismaticpowders.com/)
White Powder $12.79 (Cloud White www.prismaticpowders.com/)
Primer Powder $17.28 (KL Primer powderbuythepound.com)
Seat $15.05 (eBay - Used to create cast replacement mold)
Axle Retainers $17.20 (eBay Used)
Ladders $27.90 (eBay - Purchased replacements and ruined while powder coating)
Totals Restoration Cost: $298.72
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Another Reason Why I Love coming back here is that I get to see you Restore Toy trucks and cars and bring them back to its original glory.
It's great to see what new tools and techniques you are using now vs. 3 years ago. Like the CNC laser for metal parts.
@eddygonzalez6018
19 күн бұрын
Yeah, he's certainly come a long way. From simpler tools to metal lathe, CDC cutter, nice powder paint and a press. But with 3 million + viewers, 👌 👏
Each part of the process is quite unique but for me, the stripping / blasting is the best. Watching the rust, paint and decals disappear and seeing all the details come to life in the metal form is amazing.
The CAT appreciated the novelty!)))
No annoying music, no talking, plenty of info, beautiful shots, masterful work
@halharker7300
3 жыл бұрын
yes that's good but where's this van supposed to be from ?ive never seen a white and green rescue van before their always Red and part of the Fire brigade (uk) we don't Combine our Emergency Services the way America dose
@scaramouche1740
Ай бұрын
No mansplaining thanks God! 🙌🏼
That sand blasting is the most satisfying thing.
@hermask815
3 жыл бұрын
May I suggest a stronger drug? Rust removal with Laser kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4B7o6-ej9W_e7Q.html (Laser cleaning restoration)
I just love how the siren sound was made. Such a simple and clever design.
I love the fact that you leave most of the sandblasting in instead of cutting away!
You’re incredibly patient and talented! I love your work, your sheep and your kitten. ❤️❤️
Why is watching videos of things being sandblasted so satisfying?
Amazing how tabs were used for so much of the construction of this type of toy...even more amazing is that they don't break off in the vids I've watched. Pretty great stuff
I love that you use as many original used parts as possible and create your own when needed.
I have no idea why.... but I find something very soothing about watching paint and rust fly off in the sandblaster! I have got to get me one of these!
@fabianabezerra9612
2 жыл бұрын
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@marthaferrero713
2 жыл бұрын
Jtd
@axel8728
2 жыл бұрын
Same here buddy.
@zdnchennal7921
2 жыл бұрын
Indonesia sendiri
@axel8728
2 жыл бұрын
@@zdnchennal7921 what does that mean
You have great skills, talent & patience to restore such a rotten looking toy to the beauty it became! I admire you. Thank you for let us see it!
sandblasting the rust off is my favorite part to watch in every video (:
@Trebbleristro
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man mine too lol so satisfying
From rust bucket to a first class restoration. The skill and hard work that goes into these restorations is outstanding in order to save these unwanted toys. Well done Chip
Señor Chip... déjeme Felicitarlo. Y decirle Que Usted Es Un Exxxcelente Restauradorrrrrr muyyyy Profecional... Lo Felicito. From Venezuela. Luis.Morales. El El.Condor...!!!
Прекрасная работа. Мастер золотые руки. Браво.
The final result is amazing! At first I had lowered my expectations, thinking that the rust and damage were just too much; but the entire process was fascinating.
Приятно смотреть как работает мастер. Все просто на высшем пилотаже.
@user-ib2uj3lq2c
2 жыл бұрын
Только,жаль, звука нет!
Watching your restorations is INCREDIBLY soothing and peaceful. Thank you for sharing.
I give you loads of credit for all the time and effort you put in to restoring these forgotten gems. You're a master at restoration. I'm sure if these toys could talk they would thank you for giving them new life. Thank you for sharing your craft! You're the best!
@ChipChannelRestorations
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again DrTeddyMMM!
@user-bd3ey8zu4i
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChipChannelRestorations you're best work master!!
@user-fz2zd5eh2h
2 жыл бұрын
Миллион лайков за ваш комментарий. Шедевр!!!!!
@clementlee1704
Жыл бұрын
Vvpp, p
It was nice to see the kitten doing its job and giving it the final inspection - it definitely passed as it was given the tail flick of approval. Great video, very proffesionaly edited, with a lovely, sympathetic restoration job.
22:10 this requires a steady hand, precision, accuracy, neatness, technique, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & most of all PATIENCE!! In the end the results are amazing! 😳➡️🫣➡️😬➡️😲⏸👍🏽😎
So nice of you to do such awesome restorations for your cat's car collection.
Love your show! This was such a fun restoration...right down to the ladder, the bell and putting together the white wall tires!
This was one extremely labor intensive restoration! It was so far gone, and you still brought it back!
@user-kp7su5cv2x
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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Great transformation! Watching this reminded me of an old VW Bug I bought about fifteen years ago, more rust than metal. I spent weeks cutting, shaping, welding and grinding to prep it for paint. Lots of work but I was determined to bring it back!
Remarkable transformation from what was a real wreck this one is a real credit to you and show your skills in restoration work. Kind regards John Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
When the rust/old paint is being removed, is so satisfying to watch.
@ARNash-uh2dj
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club, sandbox fans
@Master-pe3hf
2 жыл бұрын
@@ARNash-uh2dj завтра щ
Como eu queria ter uma coleção de sucatas dessas para restaurar, os carrinhos antigos são os melhores.
Thank you for showing a lot of the sandblasting and making longer videos, myself and a lot of others really like it😁☺️
I have this truck, from my childhood. Still complete and rust free. It came with 2 ladders. One would hook onto the other. Thank you for posting your videos. You truly do amazing work!
NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!!!!!
I did notice the headlight flip. Great job restoring this. So many channels popping up where they destroy a new toy to make it look old
i genuinly love watching this stuff
Was I the only one who flinched when the sparks flew toward the camera? Great restore, as usual!
The before / after is amazing, I love the two-tone paint and you do things well since you replace the broken parts with a majority of second-hand parts and when you can't find them you rebuild them altogether
These are my go to videos for relaxing
I audibly gasped when you vacuumed the sheep out, haha. Glad you let us know that the sheep was unharmed.
That classic Winnebago shape from the 70's just gives me the fizz!!
The Inspector General at the end approves!
Love watching sandblasting. So satisfying.
Wow, wow, wow, wooooooow, now you have an entire Fire House. The best restoration that you made.
@soft_edit6069
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
This is without a doubt one of the most satisfying channels on you tube! Another beautiful toy resurrected. God Bless you man.
Oh my god! Using a little tow truck to tow the van is so cute!
😞when toys were kick ass awsome and built to be played with what memories 👍👍👍👍✌
Absolutely Amazing, your attention to detail is exceptional, wet sanding makes the paint look incredible. I like how you speed up the hammering and filing, Awesome. Another fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.
Great restoration! To avoid burning holes into the thin metal, I think autogenous welding instead of inert gas welding would be advisable.
Love. All. Your. Old. Cars and. Truck from. Old. Time
I'm almost mesmerized waiting the sand blaster....🙂🙂
I'm in awe of your skills. Great restores on all your models
Real awesome piece of work! Love all the tools you have to help get the job done. That was quite a wreck to start with but the results, and I'll say it again, awesome!👍👍
I never knew how wonderful those cars were until you restore d them and I could see what fun they were.
As a kid I would go crazy in your toy room!
The before and after is astonishing! One of the best transformations I've seen so far. I've read somewhere that you can use heat resistant tape for multicolor powder coating, that would make your life easier
@secretgacha9914
3 жыл бұрын
Came here to say this, beautiful restoration but I can’t get past the line. Could’ve been so much sharper.
@rogerrabbit80
3 жыл бұрын
IIRC, it's called Kapton tape, and seems to be used in powder coating quite frequently.
@gotsteem
3 жыл бұрын
@@secretgacha9914 I think everyone cringes at that part in the video.. I certainly did. Needless to say, his restorations are absolutely remarkable..
A couple of tips for you. If you weld to the body like you did this one, if you lay a piece of copper or aluminum under that area, the copper or aluminum will draw the heat away, and also won't let the weld burn through. A piece of flattened copper pipe could do that, and could be bent to the curvature of the part you are welding and give you a nicer finish. The other thing is, if you need to make window "glass", this could be done with 1/16th" polycarbonate. It can be cut with a saw, bent with some heat, and won't shatter like acrylic Plexiglas.
Oh kitty kitty. Such wonderful work...... and equipment. So nice.
Aresome, you give this truck a second life, beautiful job. Ha-Te-Hao
Wow; that was an incredible transformation. I'm amazed at all the different measures you go through to bring the original piece back to being brand new. Great job and great video.
@PreservationEnthusiast
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing... shows what can be done. I would have just busted that up with a hammer and put the debris in the scrap steel bin.
@esperanzaavina6347
2 жыл бұрын
Una pregunta...los carritos que reparas los vendes.? y si, cuánto cuestan? saludos desde México
Awesome transformation! Love the junkyard sheep...keep up the great work. 👍 love from AZ ❤
Any future E.M.T. Would be proud to have it, too!
Didn’t know h2o2 and Uv worked so well on plastic. Just learned something. 👍
@hugodemir5430
3 жыл бұрын
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@hove131
2 жыл бұрын
It's known as retrobrighting. Very popular with people who restore old game consoles and computers with yellowed plastics.
@kishorekutty4260
2 жыл бұрын
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@juanybalvalero6767
2 жыл бұрын
Si.dio kñ
Your little sheep and junkyard had me subscribed in the first 30 seconds. So cute and such a good restore
@YeahNo
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s face it, we watch it for the sheep. 🤷♀️
@elizacyleung
2 жыл бұрын
Finally, where are the sheeps? Find them! Rescue the sheeps!
@zer0rebel4
2 жыл бұрын
The sheep are incredibly cute and goofy
@user-jm4nj6sv5w
Жыл бұрын
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@monikhaboruah9396
Жыл бұрын
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Great work and job to restauration this old rescue Van , very accurated and rebuild damages part and piece, replacement for old metal toys, model and best handwork to ricreate missing part, and fine painting stripping and job painting Amazing ,WITH a lot of patience and carefully the toys rusted come back again New!
Beautiful God given gift you have, unbelievable you make old things look new just like my life 2 thumbs up awesome!!
Amazing transformation. It's so satisfying to watch. 100% great job and also historical accuracy. It looks like a new one from the 60s. I love to watch this channel
I love the sheep at the beginning. The eyes 👀 are exactly how everyone looks at you when your car stops on the roadside and has to be towed.
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2 жыл бұрын
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@yesno5794
2 жыл бұрын
Literally except it more for the fact I was in a mid 90s minivan with wood paneling on the side but still it broke down
i really said to myself tha he bit off more than he can chew on this one..theres noooo way........i was wrong. you did an amazing job!
Your cat is the Emperor of restoration!
I love this type of restoration. Simply delightful
I think u need a city model where the cars can live their own life.
@deathproofpony
3 жыл бұрын
And the sheep, too.
@lindak8664
3 жыл бұрын
It’d take over his whole house, like those model train enthusiasts!
@valearl4693
3 жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea! Tonkatropolis.
@demonhunter5136
3 жыл бұрын
That sheep is gay
@magnaschwingel5830
3 жыл бұрын
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I know you think this wasn't your best work, but be proud that a forgotten toy has a new life thanks to your hands. Trying to two-tone power coating must be a bear. Great job on the resto.
I love beautiful well constructed toys, and wish to be a child, again! And from time to time play with them without a care in the world.
Волшебство !!!👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩Смотрела на одном дыхании 👍👍👍👍
The sand blasting is so satisfying to watch!
I missed this one originally. I am very impressed
That's what I call Rustyrations. Beautiful toys.
When tracing small parts onto the metal, you can apply a glue stick to the back of the paper to hold it in place while you trace it.
A boom ladder!!! Dang, I kept wondering what in the hell was the device on top!!!!😂😂
WOW ABSOLUTELY WOW....... another masterpiece from you 👍👍👍👍
All some l enjoy watching you god bless Ian ur family
The sheep is adorable, and pfft, Aphex Twin symbol for the bell. Edit: I love your supervisor!
I really love it to watch this, so satisfying.
i was told to find relaxing videos to look at to treat my anger these videos seem to work greatly thank you and keep up the great work
LOVE your work.........true to form.....a magic man.....
Hey Chippy, well done! As always a real joy watching you work! 🐘
Wonderful job, Chip. Master Toy restorer, indeed. Perfect restoration every time.
Смотрю как завороженная, а мне 59 лет. 😄 На деменцию вроде не похоже, наверное в детстве в машинки не наигралась. 😀👍👍👍👏обожаю смотреть как Вы реанимируете машинки! Только руки берегите пожалуйста, они у Вас золотые! ☝🙏
Nice that you use a welder for those holes and not only filler 👍
Золотые руки, удачи вам и крепкого здоровья🌞
That Sand blasting really does one hell of a job .
@mariaeugeniamartinezsilva8998
3 жыл бұрын
No se entiende nada
Very good days! Chip Channel Restorations Happy Saturday A big greeting from Panama 🇵🇦
Cute kitty at the end! Nice job!
Chip, That turned out beautifully. Excellent job!
Just can't stop watching. 👍all day everyday @OnLeeJune
I fell in love with the Sunshape bus after seeing this one
You are awesome my Brother... Thank you very much for the video... Greeeeaaat 👍
I love this stuff, better than anything on network television.
For some strange reason, every time I come here I start humming the `Shaun the Sheep` theme tune.
@Guy-Incognito
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, these sheep are definitely the "sincerest form of flattery".
@moron1138
3 жыл бұрын
YES, UNIRONICALLY YES!
@daffy935
2 жыл бұрын
It’s cuz you know that song and sometimes you want to song it. So you hum it