You are not kidding about 1976. I was there, you could get virtually ANYTHING in red, white and blue. It was nuts. The marketing overkill was insane.

@kylesoler4139

5 жыл бұрын

The most Murican year ever.

@mike_minnick

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure its gonna be just as prevalent in 2026, so that's something to look forward to

@MrHeadbanger366

5 жыл бұрын

I remember the Bicentennial, it was everywhere.

@NitrousDiecast

5 жыл бұрын

I had an American flag visor, and I’m Canadian... ha ha

@PacManDreaming

5 жыл бұрын

Man, I can remember the Bicentennial commercials for Six Flags Over Texas. Not to mention, all of the other Bicentennial themed stuff. I even remember Dolly Madison making cupcakes with red, white and blue star sprinkles on them. Those were the days!

Unbelievable. Of all the channels that could refer to Techmoan, it's the Hot Wheels channel that does it first. I firmly enjoy your content. I think the schedule you release on is more generous than we deserve. These videos are incredibly high quality.

I feel like it turned out the best it could being the casting it is. Nice work as always. 👍

History lesson, restoration of a Hot Wheels car, and CHROME? Sign me up. Loving the videos man. Also the fact you’re giving us a flashback into the times these cars were made is pretty sweet.

Destroying these just raise the value of the ones collectors are storing in their attics your welcome Lmfao that got me 10/10 helpful

I think the clear coat is a bit too thick, as it dulls the shine of the chrome underneath. Good chrome should be mirror like and there just isn't a good way to clear coat chrome paint. Chrome paint effect is usually done as a thin mist layer on top of high gloss black enamel I suspect your liquid chrome was hard to work with was because you relied on the paint itself to self level, rather than using a high gloss black to be the perfectly smooth surface which the chrome paint just sits on. I personally like using alclad chrome paints because if the surface prep is done well then you can get an absolutely gorgeous mirror chrome that is indistinguishable from the real thing, but is very fragile.

I don't know why but the "you're welcome" made me laugh, nevertheless an amazing restoration.

Love your work the history of toys has always fascinated me

To get a better and deeper chrome, you should start with a gloss black base.

Once again, another great video. Appreciate the time and effort put into these for our entertainment, a salute to you sir.

I love your editing style and how professional your videos are.

Glad u said u might be able to make more vids per month. U are the filmography king....smooth, rhythm, and timing. Light and close up camera lens perfect for any eye.

I remember these cars very well. They were my preference as a kid, I had them all, gold and silver, including all the ones shown in this video. Thanks for the memory.

@iambiggus

5 жыл бұрын

I had the gold-ish Datsun Z car as a kid, and seeing it in this video brought back all kinds of fun memories. Coincidentally, an old 280Z was the first car I bought as a teenager.

I’m not a collector, but I find your video very interesting. I love to see older things restored, instead of buying new. So I find very interesting, the great effort you make in this old car, with a very beautiful result. Thank you for sharing your amazing video. God bless you and your family

I adore the love and work you put into these restorations, your videos are amazing! Thank you!

That's a really great result! It's not quite as truly shiny as the chrome, certainly, but the clear coat really gets it close. I think you did a great job with it, and had I not seen your closeup comparison with the originals, I would have a hard time knowing it had been painted. I love these episodes. Keep making them.

Another great restoration, interesting facts about the model history and a result that stands alongside the originals. Thank you!

I want to say fantastic work. I understand the complexity to getting a chrome finish. I hate to say it that the ink does not give a similar effect that real chrome has. Chrome has warm brown tones and cool blue tones within it. I think it would be interesting if you prepared a car to be sent out and chrome finished by a chrome shop, to compare the difference between what has been done. A model that has been fully stripped down to its bear metal. Also I am a big fan of that Datsun at the end, I would love to see one restored or even customized, I need to get my hands on one. Anyways thanks and keep doing what you are doing you are very skilled at what you do, and can't wait for the next video.

You never cease to impress me.....The time and effort you put into these restorations is quite apparent to me!

4 years old and still a good video of restoration of older HW. Now there are wheels and axles made to change them out.

As much as I enjoy watching these videos I don't collect these cars but this is one I would LOVE to get hold of. It looks fantastic

I love this car. I was born in '76 and I love Mustangs. Nice job.

There is something soothing about watching a restoration video!

I really appreciate that you are willing to teach us with little talent. You truly are a talented restoration expert. I think the way that car turned out is truly inspirational to those of us trying to recreate what you make look so easy. The car in my opinion is truly fantastic.

Love the history. Adds a lot of depth beyond what you're doing.

The extra history bits are very much appreciated! I'm getting into diecast in a casual way (mostly finding things that I remember having as a child) and like to hear more about the history and background. Thanks and great work on this restoration!

Beautiful restoration 👍🏼. I'm a fan of your work. Thank you for posting these videos.

Geesh, growing up in the 70s and into the early 80s, we didn't really as kids have a concept that redline cars were worth anything (of course at the time they weren't) I think I may have had this casting back in the day, but had no idea that awesome decal work on it as I think mine was in "before" condition.

@sirrathersplendid4825

5 жыл бұрын

Hot Wheels were always the most expensive small toy cars in the UK back in the 1970s. I had dozens of cars, mostly Corgi Rockets and Matchbox, but very few Hot Wheels, no more than two or three. I bought them myself out of my weekly pocket money - and they certainly didn't seem inexpensive!

Wow! I think you are doing one hell of a great job restoring these cars. I really like the historic info added to this one. Looking forward to watching more.

I remember having this one and the other two back in the 70s.

Really love how this turned out!

Another fantastic job with some history of the redlines included. Thank you.

Totally great video! The extra history bits were cool and these techniques worked really well. I thought it looked even better than the other cars in the lineup at the end. Keep up the good work, and it's cool that you watch techmoan

I love the extra history lessons, so go ahead and digress all you want to! Really enjoy your videos.

Now I want to dig up all my old matchbox cars from my parents yard and restore them. Love your videos

Another awesome job. You have really helped me out as I customize cars for model train layouts. I was able to achieve awesome results my first time because of your videos.

As a casual watcher, these chrome restorations always look extremely impressive once done.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Great job! Thanks for the history

I like the history and background info. Great job as always!

It's definitely a thing of beauty. Great Job! 👍

Loved the results

Great restoration, thanks for sharing, take care, as always from South Africa 🇿🇦

Impressive restoration, and I really enjoy watching your workflow!

Fantastic work and results. Thanks for sharing your skills.

Definitely one of your best works! Nice job, man!

Nice restoration job! Love watching your videos.

That is such a good restoration! Super entertaining episode. Thanks

1976... I remember going on a field trip to the Bicentennial Train, which our 5th grade class visited in Salem, Oregon. That whole year was red/white/blue, from t-shirts, to coasters, to mud flaps, anything and everything was all about the 200th year celebration. Flags were everywhere, all year long. Was pretty cool. Damn I’m old... I actually have that Datsun you display at the end, in excellent shape as well.

Looks brand new next to the other super chromes. Blends right in as if it was preserved for 40+ years 👌🏽

The extra history was my favourite part 👍🏻

@johndonaldson3619

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!!

Love the 3D printed Redline wheel showcase platform too 👍🏻

I think it looks awesome!!! And I love the history lessons, so keep them coming.

Been waiting for a new vid 🚗

Idk how I found your channel at at all before you I haven't watched any videos relating to this but I still watch you when I'm bored and I'm bored a lot

A sponser, nice one man. On the up and up. Good luck for future ventures my man :)))

Love the restorations! Also a fan of the resto-mod twin mill!

Good Restoration!! On a side note, I'd like to see Johnny Lightning wheels on Redlines.

@Madnessnunky

5 жыл бұрын

I've got a Johnny Lightning drag racing truck. That thing rolls so well. Love the wheels on it.

@Sid-ix5qr

5 жыл бұрын

JL wheels are so cool!

I have vivid memories of Hit Wheels and Matchbox cars as I was 6 in '76. I am amazed how little people know of that year. I'm stunned how many 1976 quarters I have run across lately. I put them away as soon as I find them.

Hi from Puerto Rico, that's a masterful class.

One year anniversary of an yet another amazing video! Cheers.

Wow! Turned out way better than I thought it would, your a pro.👍

Awesome chrome job you did on this car. Well Done Sir an the decals make the car stand out better too.

I know that this would be a quite different process but have you ever considered trying to restore old Hot Wheels playsets? I know it would be quite different from Hot Wheels restoration but I bet you'd do a great job at it and it would be very neat to see you work your magic on one. By the way, this Mustang turned out great! Nice job!

Surprised you didn't use your new electro-plating for this and then polish that.

Great job on the restoration, I actually remember having this car as a child, I wish I still had it, and the many others I had back in the 1970's.

Love your videos keep up the good work

@diwiak

5 жыл бұрын

This one is really nice!

@looneybatemanscotch2579

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. Really like the chrome!

Another awesome restoration. Great video!!

I don't restore hot wheels, but I could watch your videos for hours. Love it! keep up the good work!

Amazing work. Your skills (which were already amazing) have improved a lot!

Great work. And love the history stories.

It looks really good compared to the originals and more history is never a bad thing in my book.

Great work! That chrome pen turned out to be really versatile. Thumbs up for Techmoan love, too :)

I just wanna say your work is fantastic, and almost all the other youtube hotwheels guys look up to it.

I'm a recent subscriber but love the content and do indeed think the historical facts are helpful. I myself have 1976 stars and stripes chrome mustang stocker in fairly decent condition and was extremely pleased to see one restored in this video! Keep up the good work!

You are a Pro. So informative. I just got into this hobby. Thank you.

Nice work and an inspiration as always, the more of these cars getting TLC the more there will be around for people to enjoy 👍

I love the vids. And the history makes it better. It flows perfectly

Friends and i used to take cars to school and fling them off the steps that led to the playground... At least this was the early 2ks and nothing was expensive

@The66Leadfoot

5 жыл бұрын

Ah the things we did with cars and hockey cards in the '70s. If we only knew how valuable rookie cards would be today I wouldn't have used them to make my bicycle spokes go putt-putt.

Looks great and I love the historical background.

Great repo as always looks great and it does stand out but also it does fit in with the others 👍👌

I think it fits in really well with the other cars. Another great tutorial.

I love listening to your videos while I go to sleep

Beautiful work sir

Very nice restoration. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful job, best looking car of the three.

Amazing work, looks great 👍🏾👍🏾

I love your videos. I learned to do decals from you. also the car turned out great

Great job! I like your style of presentation!

Adding in the history bits and your commentary on the castings was a great addition. This is mostly escapist nostalgia for me, and although I’m sure some viewers will be inspired to follow in your footsteps, many of us are just fans of HW.

I like this car A Lot. Great job. Brings back so many memories.

Unbelievable work , great video. Mike Espo.

Really great chrome effect! Looks right at home with the originals...

Nice build, and i enjoyed the history lesson!

So shiny, much chrome!! Great work bud!

I really like your 3D printed Hot Wheels wheel spinning stand

Looks fabulous and fits right in

I like the history bits you’re throwing in, I’d love to see more in future videos

@johndonaldson3619

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!!..The history really adds a whole new level!!

I had my doubts on how this one was gonna go with the poor and sloppy casting along with lack of detail but as usual, you knock every project out of the park. Really well done.

480p club! Great work!

Looks great as always