1956 Tonka Cargo King Semi Truck Hauler Restoration
I purchased this 1956 Tonka Cargo King Semi Truck off eBay January of 2022 for $100.78. It was in dire need of help. Overall it was very complete for being 66 years old. Outside of missing a rear trailer gate, mud flaps and one hubcap everything was there. The body was in extremely rough shape and ended up taking multiple coats of filler primer which I didn't show, just due to the boring nature of spraying and sanding over and over again. After filling the body with high temp filler and high build primer it came out super smooth. It had a couple minor imperfections that show in just the right light. While taking the truck apart I found what appears to be a white mold in-between the tires, which I though was pretty weird, however I do believe this at one time was a flower pot from the dirt that was in it. I made an attempt to save the original wood floor before deciding to replace it with new. I remade the mud flap bracket and tandem axle plates by cutting the blanks out on the CNC mill and then made a stamping die on my resin 3D printer, once cured, I was able to use a hydraulic press to stamp or emboss the details into the reproduction parts. This is the first time ever trying this process and I was super happy with how it came out. Definitely opens doors to some additional parts I can make in house. The aluminum bed has more imperfections than what I would like however for being 66 years old I was pleased with the outcome. Thanks for watching!
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I am 71, and I had this exact toy as a child. The only thing I think I remember that was different was that the rear slide door was also corrugated like the rest of the trailer side. Otherwise a beautiful restoration as always.
I truly believe the patient attention to each small detail of this project really brings out true authenticity of the original vintage truck. Truly magnificent work.
3-D printing, parts machining, and die stamping, all in one restoration? Outstanding!
Nice restore. Cute kitty.
As much as I love the skill and presentation of the restorations...the subtle brand of whimsical humor is the icing on the cake.
Amazing that a kid's toy from the 1950s outlasted all the appliances you buy today! Beautiful work!
It is nice to know someone out there takes an intrest in restoring old toys like this, keep it up.
I'm glad that there are people out there who restore things back to fantastic and new condition, too many times I tossed things out even though I didn't want to, because I lack knowledge of how to fix it, and skill.
I've seen other "restorers" videos but none are as enjoyable to watch nor have the skills you do and their finished pieces reflect that. Thanks for an interesting & relaxing hour.
Oh my word, what a fabulous restoration, brilliant. Thank you.
Two things amazes me, one that there are people who let such a beautiful toy rot away and two, that there are people who can restore them like new... wonderful job...❤️
Beautiful restoration better than new
It is great to see old "decent" tonka and other vehicles being restored. I really enjoy watching you restore these classics.
What a beauty. The only thing I like more than seeing what you do to your old little boy toys is the big boy toys you use to fix them all up!!
A spectacular job of restoring every single piece in this massive project. What is even more impressive to me though, is the masterpiece of video editing done to make this process look so smooth and seamless.
Most awesome truck restoration ever.
GREAT JOB. LOVE THE CAT AT THE END OF YOUR VIDEOS
You are a positive person.. I love your posts that make me feel optimistic and cheerful. traffic acceptance
Another awesome build.
You have me addicted... I went and bought a sandblaster to restore an old army gas tank for my Jeep. :) Thank you for your inspiration, I can't imagine how much you have invested in tools and time for these projects.
Fantastic! A million dollar restoration for sure!
Just a spectacular transformation.
I think you have surpassed the Tonka factory in quality workmanship. These would be gem level.
Wow! So great to see all the different tools old and new that you used. The truck looks wonderful.
Beautiful restoration. Your skill amazes me every time. I never look at old metal vehicles the same when I am in antique stores.
thanks for the macro shots! Almost none of the restorers shows the consequences of corrosion
Your patience and attention to detail is fantastic. I really like your tools you use, the CNC machine and the 3D printer are something I can only dream about. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Chip, your truck was cat scanned, and approval was instant. Nice job on the restoration of this truck.
oh wow, that red powder was brighter than life! damn
Wow, the toys you have to repair these projects is impressive.
I may be a tool hoarder by trait haha. Thank you Grumpyoldtimer!
Wow!!! All I say every time I watch one!!! Looks better than new!!!
I have been looking forward to the next restoration
Well done as always
That must be the most worn axles I've ever seen on this channel... amazing job man!
One of your best yet. Congratulations!
Imagine all the cool stuff that trailer hauled over the years. My dad would have been 8 years old in 1956. This truck was probably the cat’s meow to his generation.
Another excellent job!!
Great video,that poor old truck definitely had seen better days,whoever previous got their money’s worth out of it.day and night transformation.you do have the talent for these types of projects.keep up your work ethic and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎
Great work as always! Awesome to see your trailer was able to be cleaned up and buffed out.
This is the best toy restoration channel on KZhead
A stunning transformation. It didn't look possible. 👍👍
All I can say is wow. You bringing it back to life is such a joy to watch 👍
I applaud your patience on these challenging projects, I guess there's some truth to the saying the greater the challenge the greater the reward. Well done as always.
Another great restoration. Looking forward to more. Tonka trucks are the best.
This one was in rough shape. You did an amazing restoration on it though. I love watching you make parts for it. You definitely have an eye for details. Thanks for sharing 😀
Those axles were used and abused... holy cow. That truck put in a lot of work.
The finish on this one is beautiful. Nicely done.
Thank you , Nice job . (And we wont mention the mud-flap bar ) 😉 🐺
That tractor trailer might look better then it did brand new in 1956. You put alot of love and care into it.
I'm absolutely 💯 %impressed 😇❤
Love that one great job brother
Something about watching you sandblasting is so satisfying
Keen eye for detail! Thank you for your time and talent!
My pleasure Ms Lorry! Thank you for watching!
I also love your pretty kitty!
When ever I watch a toy being taken apart, I like to play this game call "what's the cleanest, shiny spot on the old rust toy?"
Excellent restore! I can just imagine Christmas morning. All the great presents under the tree! This included!
Would make for an amazing Christmas morning! Thanks for watching Michael Batts!
museum quality restoration. superb photographic skills.
I collect Tootsie Toys .Brings back fond childhood memories an makes me wish I was a kid again !
So happy! Another beautiful restoration.
Thanks again Ruth m Tumolo!
Outstanding Job 👍👍👍👍 Great video!!!
Looks great even with the trailer landing gear installed backwards...
Absolutely beautiful, fantastic job, you are a very skilled restoration expert. Thank you because you made my day.
Extra toasty! Must have sat in a barn for 40 years. :) Very nice result!
Thanks Ken K!
Ok , you got me! Beautiful work. I'm a girly girl now, but I used to crawl around with my brothers in the dirt, driving Tonka trucks. My personal favorite was a Semi hauling a 6 horse trailer. Wish I had them now! I'm 66 now! My dad took the horses from us, painted them up and put them with his horse collection! Haha!
It's a great pleasure watching this magnificent restoration. Each and every aspect has been taken care of. Keep up the good work. Bravo!
Quite the Chip factory you're building. If I hadn't watched the video, it would be hard to believe that something that far gone could be brought back to shine again the way it first did in some child's eyes!
Thank you Ray Wood! I'm super excited to keep adding more tools to the shop, I hope to some day be able to remake all of the parts for one of these toys.
WOW! You've got ALL the toys...and I'm not talking about the things you restore! CAD program, CNC, 3-D printer, lathe, all the Dremel stuff, welder, professional spray booth with filtration, sandblaster, oven for curing powder coat paint....I love it, and am partially jealous...(although I lack the math skills it takes to use the first three items I mentioned)...
I was starting to think it would take a magic wand to save that wreck… didn’t know you had one on you! 🪄
Painstakingly & meticulously done! It passed the Cat's 59:02 inspection too! All the new tools and techniques add a new flavour to each episode. Brings back some sweet childhood memories too. Many a times, I feel that the Tonka toys you restore are better than they were bought brand new from the Toy store!
Wow 😯 this poor truck REALLY needed a lot of restorative work! Great to see you persevere 👍🏼💪🏼
The before / after is really impressive 👍
Love your work 👍😀 when did you realize the mudguard hanger was on backwards? You fixed it without damaging any of the bits you restored too!
SIMPLY PERFECT
The chrome powder, is always a blast to watch!
Beautiful restoration Chip!!!
This was an extremely thorough and accurate restoration using some very sophisticate equipment. This truck and trailer would be a great display piece in someones home or office. Beautiful~
Best video yet! And you really do have The Most Interesting Tools for your use.
Chip, I could watch your videos in their entirety , excellent as always
Thank you Aj Koots!!
Excellent restoration and thank you for posting your video too!!
Wow, awesome restoration. Beautiful semi tractor trailer. You have a lot of cool toys now to do these incredible restorations. How fun. Your talents are amazing. Thank you for sharing them and the adorable Beaker. 😸💕😊💕😸
You know... That Filler Primer color is very pretty.
Your amazing!!! Well done!!!
You did an exceptional job on this restoration. It was in pretty rough shape at the beginning but you brought it back.
Amazing job my friend congratulations
absolutely fantastic job you did on this one. Definitely a huge inspriration for me as a restorer myself.
I did not think you could fix this one, but i was wrong, it was so rusty. i think you can fix anything and make it look better than new. Great work.
WOW All the tools that you have
I enjoyed this episode very much. I especially liked seeing how you polished the (aluminum?) siding on the trailer. Seems like I learn something new with every episode.
Excellent work! You'll find a pair of needle nose pliers will save your thumbs when nailing in small brads like on the trailer! Hold the tiny nails with the needle nose, and then pound them in.
I'm proud of you. You did a nice job and you work with a guard on your grinder. Safety first!👍
Thanks for sharing this. Beautifully done.
Love the big projects , this one was great work. One day America may make good , sturdy toys again.
I have never seen a rust bucket come to life like this-it was great saving the toy from a smelter's fire.The replaced board was a plus-the old one could not hold well with new nails.Now if you will excuse me I need to watch your other restores.
Epic! And the most amazing tools. Your attention to detail is so satisfying to watch. Love, someone who works with messy data and broken Excel worksheets all day...
For me, circular references are the worst!
Nice video. This inside crowd asks where we went. They missed your videos while I was recovering. Thanks....
🚛 Wow, Chip's toy workshop sure is high tech and fancy these days. Them sheep 🐑 is livin high on the hog 🐖 for sure now.
that truck is spectacular. Awesome job restoring it.
You are doing a great job, you deserve appreciation
I’d guess 125,000 miles but only driven on salt packed roads in the north. I really enjoy your videos.
Pretty cool truck... well done!🎩🇺🇸🎩
Great job truck looks like new. Thank you.