1962 Tonka Allied Van Lines Moving Semi Truck Restoration

I purchased this 1962 Tonka Allied Van Lines Moving Semi Truck on HiBid March of 2021. This thing was in terrible shape and obviously has lived outside most of its life. The tractor / truck body was soo faded that it didn't even look orange anymore, I was only able to verify the correct color after removing the grille and finding some paint that had not been faded. The Van body was extremely rusted and after sandblasting had many holes in the front of the body almost like it was full of water at one point in its life. I spent a ton of time filling and sanding holes as well as rough spots. I didn't get all of them, however it was way better than what it was when I started. Overall I was extremely happy with this build. It was missing a windshield, and the door handles otherwise it was super complete when I got it. The only thing I didn't like was that the van body was all welded together. Definably was a fun project, however I don't believe I will be looking for any welded body semi trucks in the future. I estimate I had 3 plus hours into sandblasting the semi body alone due to how it is constructed.
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  • @eve2831
    @eve28313 ай бұрын

    My family got this Allied Van Lines truck for Christmas one year. The best present we ever got. You did a brilliant job restoring it and my memories.

  • @joshuaball9094
    @joshuaball90942 жыл бұрын

    people like this can make a WW2 battlefield look like nothing happened.

  • @chrismayer3919

    @chrismayer3919

    Ай бұрын

    We can restore metal toys, but it ain’t so easy revamping plastic (no way in hell you could sandblast plastic without destroying it!)

  • @minutemark
    @minutemark2 жыл бұрын

    I literally clapped when you used the lighter to burn the webs. Bravo! SuPURRvisor approved!

  • @chrislambert2889
    @chrislambert28892 жыл бұрын

    Ty Another great Sunday coffee and Chip Channel .🎉🎉🇺🇸

  • @davidjohnston330
    @davidjohnston3302 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I remember that truck. That company moved several families in my parents back yard throughout the mid 60’s! 💰💰💰

  • @dawnshaeffer9372

    @dawnshaeffer9372

    2 жыл бұрын

    Reading your comment made their theme song play in my head...lol I remember too. 🤣

  • @rhafaelbrandao1154

    @rhafaelbrandao1154

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @superbmediacontentcreator
    @superbmediacontentcreator2 жыл бұрын

    I can just see this truck sitting proudly under some Christmas tree somewhere back in the day! Things must have ben much lighter back in the 60s' too since my van has a 15,000 GVW and this is a whole trailer truck!

  • @nene2bad613
    @nene2bad6132 жыл бұрын

    The most satisfactory things of life: 1) SANDBLASTING. 2) eat. 3) sleep

  • @fabiogianotti5270
    @fabiogianotti52702 жыл бұрын

    Congratulation chip Channel the Fábio and Rafael from Brazil. The best job and restauration.

  • @murlthomas2243
    @murlthomas22432 жыл бұрын

    You need to give one of your sheep vampire fangs for Halloween. Stunning restoration!

  • @Zardox2
    @Zardox22 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who expected the windshield to re-appear with the text "I'm OK!" ? 😳🤣🤣👍

  • @Balthazare69
    @Balthazare692 жыл бұрын

    Soon u will need bigger table, so many great restores 👍👍👍

  • @dianea3324
    @dianea33242 жыл бұрын

    Was going to say those spiders and nest were already dead, but you sent them straight to hell anyways. Beautiful restoration.

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! It's amazing how many spiders I keep coming across.

  • @alfiembra
    @alfiembra2 жыл бұрын

    Watched this at double speed, much more enjoyable.

  • @TheFabrik
    @TheFabrik2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah ! Beautiful restoration 😃🙌

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII2 жыл бұрын

    Chip + Beaker + Coffee = Great Sunday. Nice restore!

  • @donparker8246
    @donparker82462 жыл бұрын

    That orange really pops on this truck. Beautiful job😁👍😇

  • @kathyw7143
    @kathyw71432 жыл бұрын

    Watching you hand sand all of those parts makes my fingers ache. Nice work Chip!!!

  • @annettemalaski1967
    @annettemalaski19672 жыл бұрын

    SWEET! LOVE ME SOME ORANGE! You did a great job!

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊. This is my favorite color Tonka.

  • @MikeNHOC
    @MikeNHOC2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job, as always! You have a beautiful cat also..

  • @Nimmbin
    @Nimmbin2 жыл бұрын

    I'm always amazed at the quality of the metal underneath the paint. The term built "Tonka Tough" was certainly true. But not just Tonka. Back in the day these toys were built to be used. Played with hard and they could take a real pounding. It's such a pity the same quality isn't used nowadays. Great restoration fella. Thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @noradennis4361

    @noradennis4361

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true. Toys aren't built like they use to be.

  • @tsunade20031
    @tsunade200312 жыл бұрын

    Tell me I'm not the only one that squints his eyes and holds his breath, even chokes at times, when he is using the sand blaster. Like the sand is going to come out of the screen 😂😂😂

  • @gipsonp
    @gipsonp2 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this restoration. I had one of these as a child 60+ years ago. Brought back good memories. Thank you.

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

  • @kymalpuding1171

    @kymalpuding1171

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChipChannelRestorations hey, what is the purpose of electroplating?

  • @tomwarner2468

    @tomwarner2468

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had one too! Mine had a u.s highway sign with a #1 on it ,next generation, squared off trailer and restyled truck!

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth67472 жыл бұрын

    Great work looks fantastic

  • @brucoacido2
    @brucoacido22 жыл бұрын

    I watch other similar channels, but this is my favourite because of the junkyard, the fleet of restored models and the cat. Definitley the cat.

  • @anelize_hendrikz
    @anelize_hendrikz2 жыл бұрын

    Man I LOVE your graveyard i could look at it all day

  • @vengeance1701
    @vengeance17012 жыл бұрын

    Nothing is so satisfying as watching all your repair patches, putty marks, guidelines, etc, disappear under primer and look smooth and pristine. The best work you can do is when it doesn't look like you did any:)

  • @carlahoward1056
    @carlahoward10562 жыл бұрын

    love watching you fix these toys

  • @danielleburchette2599
    @danielleburchette25992 жыл бұрын

    You know I've watched a few episodes now, and I always see the before footage and think, "that's just a mess." But they always look so nice when your done. Satisfying everytime. 🥰😉♥️♥️

  • @johnmay371
    @johnmay3712 жыл бұрын

    Yes another super great restoration. With hi Quality video illustration. This is a great channel

  • @keithmiller3120
    @keithmiller31202 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job… lot of work on that restored piece for sure…

  • @joallawestervelt6918
    @joallawestervelt69182 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome restoration. Great looking rig. Nicely done. 💕😻💕😊💕 Love seeing Beaker. Gorgeous Kitty 😺

  • @leonardgoodwin4752
    @leonardgoodwin47522 жыл бұрын

    You do a good job on restoring them

  • @russellstambaugh4528
    @russellstambaugh45282 жыл бұрын

    The Allied truck turned out beautiful. Nice work.

  • @me68206
    @me682062 жыл бұрын

    Yay!!! Another Chip Channel restoration! I'm one minute into watching it and I've already hit the "like" button. That's how much I love Chip Channel videos.

  • @rebuildingtheman9454

    @rebuildingtheman9454

    2 жыл бұрын

    It hasn't been a minute an I already got the like button😁

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    @nattysousa7619

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @fouadmagdy9284

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @Forestcamp313
    @Forestcamp3132 жыл бұрын

    wow dude! Your video is great, I'm watching it with pleasure. It's like a documentary, thank you

  • @tomlee7966
    @tomlee79662 жыл бұрын

    i miss the sheep antics, please continue to do them they are so funny. great work as usual

  • @maritavega9680
    @maritavega96802 жыл бұрын

    Lo mejor de estos vídeos es que no tienen música de fondo, el sonido es el que hacen las herramientas al trabajar , es fantástico

  • @ElTitoPablo

    @ElTitoPablo

    2 жыл бұрын

    ASMR del bueno jajaja

  • @c.j.cleveland7475

    @c.j.cleveland7475

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the crickets chirping somewhere nearby. 😊

  • @maritavega9680

    @maritavega9680

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@c.j.cleveland7475 siiii se escucha sus cantos de fondo , una música de la naturaleza

  • @slada203

    @slada203

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ElTitoPablo 😊dda

  • @1sixscalecrafter351
    @1sixscalecrafter3512 жыл бұрын

    Good day to you Chip Channel Restorations, I really ejoyed watching you make this 1962 Tanka look BRAND NEW again!! WOW! Your know how, skills, and the right tools for the job was AWESOME! My favorite part is always the SAND BLASTING and Your HUMOR! I'm an old 1963 model myself hahaha. Have a great day and Thank you for your SUPER FUN CREATIVE VIDEOS! EXCELLENT JOB!

  • @pippomai9559
    @pippomai95592 жыл бұрын

    I believe the catspector this time was mostly interested in aviation…. after a quick snack . 😂😂😂 Nice transformation from rusty spidery to blossom new. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @mjbirdClavdivs

    @mjbirdClavdivs

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think he should have put the treats INSIDE the van, she could fit in it.

  • @pippomai9559

    @pippomai9559

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mjbirdClavdivs 🧐🧐🧐she is slightly too …. Heavy for the truck to hold her ……..

  • @frankshimkets5000
    @frankshimkets50002 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful moving rig...great work‼️👍👍

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison59512 жыл бұрын

    The great passion you have for these restorations really shows in the paint finish. Another classic model save from the recycling! And your cohosts, The Sheep and Beaker! Thank you!

  • @ChipChannelRestorations

    @ChipChannelRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! and Thanks for watching!

  • @luanjeferson2199

    @luanjeferson2199

    2 жыл бұрын

    ?!!

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    @user-op8ob8dq3t

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @tatiannazutania7751
    @tatiannazutania77512 жыл бұрын

    Chip, you just made my Sunday. Sitting here with a great cup of coffee and watching your video. Thank you! Give cuddles to the cat inspector for me.

  • @davidcharles-williams8575
    @davidcharles-williams8575 Жыл бұрын

    I love this site so much. If our man stopped doing the thumbs up, I would cease to watch it anymore as if always makes me chuckle.

  • @briansearles4473
    @briansearles44732 жыл бұрын

    I have/had the same semi only my cab was a different design, single headlights, different grill. When you mentioned all the rust at the front of the trailer and how rusty the whole unit was I think I know why. As a child, whenever my family took me to the beach my Tonka trucks came with me. Often they would get wet as the tide came in. These constant salt-water baths ate away the metal, especially the axles.

  • @deniseboldea1624
    @deniseboldea16242 жыл бұрын

    Yeech! Spider's freak me out too. That truck was clearly sitting in someone's basement for some time. Beautiful restoration as always.

  • @scottm52009
    @scottm520092 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing restoration

  • @andrewolson5471
    @andrewolson54712 жыл бұрын

    This one started off in remarkably good shape all things considered. The trailer doors were still there, the little headlight nubbies weren't discolored... Although the trailer was awfully thin... Great job as always!

  • @ELCADAROSA
    @ELCADAROSA2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work! I wouldn’t be surprised if Allied Van Lines offered to purchase it.

  • @theluth9046
    @theluth90462 жыл бұрын

    Great restoration! Takes time and patience to restore theses toys! I have neither, that's why I watch these videos! Thanks again for sharing your talent with us!

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh2 жыл бұрын

    Oh, that was really nice. I remember when these trucks were on the road. And thank you for sharing the sheep at the end. I didn't think I would miss them until you didn't show them! 🤣 Thanks for this wonderful restoration and ride down memory lane.

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard25602 жыл бұрын

    Lovely restoration…..needs more cat and sheep though!!

  • @dipakrn5230
    @dipakrn52302 жыл бұрын

    Waited for this for a long time❤

  • @kamimiller1193
    @kamimiller11932 жыл бұрын

    My son loves watching you restore these! You’ve got a big two year old fan!

  • @HusseinKefel
    @HusseinKefel2 жыл бұрын

    High quality restoration well done

  • @OfficialRainsynth
    @OfficialRainsynth2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what's more adorable. The restored toy car or petting your cat. Amazing video once again.

  • @gwpattrick
    @gwpattrick2 жыл бұрын

    I expected that truck to be pack with sheep. They would be good packing material. Move them and their stuff all at the same time. And cat approved.

  • @noradennis4361

    @noradennis4361

    2 жыл бұрын

    I expected the sheep to be moving furniture. 😄

  • @gwpattrick

    @gwpattrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@noradennis4361 ha

  • @veb6814
    @veb68142 жыл бұрын

    Can you imagine getting up on Christmas morning as a kid and seeing that under the tree! Such a cool truck!

  • @alaaalsaher8012
    @alaaalsaher80122 жыл бұрын

    Very wonderful work my friend, as long as you are a fountain of creativity, you accept my traffic and my respect for you

  • @danielpintos1443
    @danielpintos14432 жыл бұрын

    Cómo siempre un excelente trabajo! Y muchos grillos también ja

  • @rustysmith5809
    @rustysmith58092 жыл бұрын

    Thats super slick.Wish I were set up to do this stuff, its right up my alley.

  • @wandrinyew
    @wandrinyew2 жыл бұрын

    25:52 : they look like plumbing washers. Brilliant.

  • @daviddenison3442
    @daviddenison34422 жыл бұрын

    Chip nice job on this restoration. This is my favorite one yet. Good way to spend Sunday. Thanks Chip for taking us along. Peace Brother. Until the next.

  • @edwinheredia4305
    @edwinheredia43052 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration you are the man for this kind of job

  • @franksando635
    @franksando6352 жыл бұрын

    When that windshield popping out only shows you been off to long and out of practice. Nice to see you back

  • @wolfman6000
    @wolfman60002 жыл бұрын

    I had one like this when I was a kid, Amazing Job !!!

  • @ruthmtumolo9613
    @ruthmtumolo96132 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a glorious Sunday! A Chip video and eagles football!!! Thank you. Growing up in the seventies girls weren’t supposed to like trucks. I secretly envied my brothers playing in the dirt and sand with their tonka trucks while I played with my sister and paper dolls. Yuck! You are an incredible artist.

  • @johnny2times990
    @johnny2times9902 жыл бұрын

    I can’t get over how satisfying it is to watch sandblasting, I just can’t get enough of it!!!

  • @edcorbett6176
    @edcorbett6176 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to thank you for not playing obnoxious music during your videos. These are great and I thoroughly enjoy watching them.

  • @robertgriffin662
    @robertgriffin6622 жыл бұрын

    Wow this one is great! I could've used it to move into my new place back in August WOW!

  • @ifga16
    @ifga162 жыл бұрын

    Shine a light through the back of the trailer and make star patterns on the wall as in a planetarium.

  • @user-nv1sw7zp7l
    @user-nv1sw7zp7l2 жыл бұрын

    Ещё одной игрушки продлена жизнь! Супер!👍👍👍

  • @linuspoindexter106
    @linuspoindexter1062 жыл бұрын

    Big job = longer video. Keep up the good work!

  • @wanderingweederspapa7878
    @wanderingweederspapa78782 жыл бұрын

    As a body and paint guy for almost 35 years this is very satisfying.. well done

  • @bgdavenport
    @bgdavenport2 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent treasure! You need some 3D designed/printed furniture in the same scale.

  • @lolcec81
    @lolcec812 жыл бұрын

    Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера отреставрировавшего это игрушечный автобус.

  • @josephgriffith3593
    @josephgriffith35932 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see someone with a patient, steady hand in the media blaster

  • @davidjones8680
    @davidjones86802 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks, I have really enjoyed watching this video. My hobby is restoring full-size old trucks then using them back on the road again. After my current restoration is finished my next project is an exceedinly rare International truck. David in the U.K.

  • @randaelzeini1895
    @randaelzeini18952 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job. Regards from Cairo,Egypt.

  • @aboahmad4734
    @aboahmad4734 Жыл бұрын

    My friend, you took us back to childhood days. You are respectful and professional. Thank you very much

  • @Just_Be.
    @Just_Be.2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration! 🧡

  • @MrZlooze
    @MrZlooze2 жыл бұрын

    A stunning restoration and beautiful video to boot!!!

  • @familyforce5addict01
    @familyforce5addict012 жыл бұрын

    My 3 year old son loves watching your work

  • @brunolem9342
    @brunolem93422 жыл бұрын

    Bonjour à Vous. Magnifique restauration !😉👍 Toujours plaisant de vous voir travailler ! Bruno - Brest (France).

  • @michaeleckardt2478
    @michaeleckardt24782 жыл бұрын

    You do a great job restoring them back to new I love ur videos keep up the great work

  • @tommyd9857
    @tommyd98572 жыл бұрын

    Man what a collection. These need to be in the Smithsonian!

  • @karenerickson6078
    @karenerickson60782 жыл бұрын

    I love the smell of burning spiders in the morning. Smells like victory.

  • @colingraham1065

    @colingraham1065

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, just got this nightmare vision now of its 60ft tall bigger brother coming to some own back with a flame thrower! Sleep well tonight on that thought! lol

  • @Coffeewiththepreacher
    @Coffeewiththepreacher2 жыл бұрын

    Love your restorations!!! I missed the sheep in today's video. We love the "I'm OK" Keep up the good work.

  • @jaym8299
    @jaym82992 жыл бұрын

    This one turned out really nice!

  • @raywood8187
    @raywood81872 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you turn back time and bringing so beautifully back to life the toys I played with as a kid!

  • @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum
    @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum2 жыл бұрын

    Man, they really spared to expense on them details for this one! It got ALL the decals!

  • @uniqko
    @uniqko2 жыл бұрын

    You are one of the great craftsmen who are on another level.

  • @paulrward
    @paulrward2 жыл бұрын

    In June of 1963, My family moved from Illinois to California - all of our furniture and posessions were loaded into a giant orange Moving Van. As it drove away and we climbed into the family car to begin the long cross country drive, I can still remember the Mallard Duck Logo on the side of the Allied Van Lines truck. A beautiful restoration, like all of your work, it is of Museum quality and will hopefully preserve the memory of when the finest of everything, especially toys, were Made In USA !

  • @thunderroad7289
    @thunderroad72892 жыл бұрын

    Love watching this. Really cool to see old Tonka trucks I used to play with get restored. You are truly talented at that. A true master. That turned out beautiful

  • @katbot2190
    @katbot21902 жыл бұрын

    Hands down my favorite video by you so far.

  • @kenquinn7755
    @kenquinn77552 жыл бұрын

    I bought this same truck on e-bay only in mint condition and I repainted it with the vintage Republic Van Lines brown & tan colors, my grandfather use to be a truck driver for Republic, I was so proud of the job I did, but all I did was paint, you do a complete frame off, I would try it but no equipment, IE sand blaster, chrome plating, powder coating etc..........GREAT WORK ! ! !

  • @timsears7541
    @timsears75412 жыл бұрын

    Electroplating and sand blasting speaks to me on a spiritual level ! All the other restoration channels never give 100% which is why you are the best ! Love the sheep i was expecting to see one when you opened the rear doors.

  • @stevesmith8484
    @stevesmith84842 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why but sandblasting is my favourite part. I guess maybe because it starts to show the potential more. What a great job, as always.

  • @redfishtex738
    @redfishtex7382 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful restoration and another video Gem! Thanks!

  • @michaelbelisle8930
    @michaelbelisle89302 ай бұрын

    you not only restore toys. you restore memories as well.

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands.2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing how well the white circle graphic on the trailer has held up