1968 Tonka Jeep Wrecker Snow Plow Tow Truck Recovery Willys CJ2A
I purchased this 1968 Tonka Jeep Wrecker Snow Plow Tow Truck on eBay March of 2021. it was in super rough shape and missing some parts. It was missing the tow crane which I purchased used and added it to the unit, It was also missing the front plow and the emergency light on the hood. Otherwise it was all there just in very rough shape. The body had obviously been crushed and folded up, everything was extremely dirty and rusty. Overall it was in perfect shape for a restoration. This being my first Tonka Jeep to add to the collection I was super excited to operate on this toy. The plastic body still has a few stains but overall I'm extremely happy with how this little snow plow truck came out and look forward to utilizing it to tow in some future projects. Thanks for watching! Tonka number 2435 Tonka "Jeep Wrecker W/ Plow" CJ2A Jeep Body.
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I'm a 57 yo female who, for reasons unknown, had one of CCRs' videos show up on my YT doorstep about a week ago.(??) I took the bait out of curiosity, having nothing close to interest in this hobby. A few videos and a sub later, I am now a fan. Although still not interested in taking up the hobby, I do enjoy watching the process of the restoration, and the lovely thought of how much joy this gentleman gets out of this worthy pastime. Rock on Chip!👍😎🚛
Thank you soo much Gina Disbrow!!! and thanks for joining me on my youtube adventure!!
Love your collection
New subscriber just curious are these things you restore for customers or things you have found and decided to fix or both? Love your channel. I also am a 58 yr old woman who just enjoys watching you get to a finished product. Thanks for fixing up these poor relics.
Watching it is almost a kind of therapy.
I love how he adds a little character with his hand motions or the toys but yet he doesn’t say 1 word
I have watched all of your videos and some of the ones from other restorers. In my opinion, you are the only one really doing it right. COMPLETE dis-assembly, metal work, powder coating with primer then the color coat with wet sanding in between. Nickel Plating...The guys that spray paint with no primer can't get finishes as smooth as yours are. Your restorations look like the toys were manufactured yesterday. Keep up the great work.
Starting to binge watch . I have seen a lot of your work and each time I am amazed by the transformation. This poor little one looks like it is saying , someone has finally found me...
Love watching the powder cook!
I I am I mom
Hello I hello hello hello p partner howdy how or you
You know I'm 46 for some reason i get satisfaction from seeing the cat and sheep in these videos. Is that weird or sad. Double click on the like button
I'm 57, and I do too!
Come for the sheep stay for the sandblasting.
Oh dear, now I'm addicted to Tonka restoration videos too!
From trash, to TREASURE, literally!
It's neat watching your wonderful videos at 2x the speed! Of course I ALWAYS slow it back down to normal to see Inspector Kitty!! Yay Kitty!!!
Sandblasting is a satisfying, interestingly calm thing to watch...
A towing vehicle getting towed…brilliant! 👍😉
Those stickers were crooked when they were brand new. Remarkable job.
*Skews my KZhead recommendation algorithm by binging this entire channel*
To nearly anyone else, a Jeep with a “bent frame” would end up in a salvage yard… permanently. Not to Jedi Master Chip! Another flawless restoration. Great to see the salvage yard sheep have returned to work. Thank you for the bi-weekly ASMR fix! Cheers, John in Ohio 👍
At first I was confused wether the bent shape was intentional or not
We fix anything except-"broken hearts"!
Better than new. Excellent restoration.
That could be your new recovery truck
I have spent many hours sandblasting small motorcycle parts so I offer you this tip. A cheap pair of needle nosed pliers of salad tongs to hold your parts while blasting them. Why? The blast media will wear holes in your glove fingertips. Salad tongs cost about $1 as opposed to blasting cabinet gloves are about $28 a pair. I have also used heat shrink or masking tape on the tips of the pliers to soften the bite / not leave any marks. I enjoyed the video, Tonka trucks was everything to me as a kid growing up.
I really enjoy watching these restoration projects-especially the Tonka Toys (I work in Minnetonka, MN, just down the road from where a lot of them were created). I like to buy old locomotive models I grew up with from the junk bin in the hobby store, just to see if I can get them to run again. There’s something about buying discarded old technology and making it new again that is really satisfying and there are a lot of times when the old stuff runs better than the new stuff with just a little motor maintenance. Here’s a tip for the decals; spray some glass cleaner where you’re going to put the decal. Lay it down and slide it around to position it then just let the glass cleaner dry. The decal will stick where you left it.
Takes me back. My dear mum bought one of those for me at the neighbourhood Woolworth's back in the day. It cost $3.79. My best friend Laurette's mum bought her a blue one. We played with them for hours on our freshly-paved shared double driveway. Happy times. Thanks for this! :o)
I lived in a small town but the Western Auto store was the place for Tonka toys.
Just for laughs I decided to look these up. I found one (in good, unrestored condition) that sold on eBay for $200. I'm sure they lose a lot of value if they need to be restored, but it's still interesting to see what the old toys are worth.
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I need to search for my blue one. Always loved to play with it a lot. And it is in mint condition still. What a great toy and quality!
My best childhood memories are my mate's and I in a dirt pile with our tonka toys.
The junkyard just isn't the same without the sheep. I'm glad they're back.
What a kool 1968 tonka jeep snow plow tow truck wrecker recovery wilkys
Makes you feel sheepish, doesn't it?
@@kilowagmagnusson4590 wow u proud of that lol
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Captivating. I love the _"transformer picture sequences"_ at the end.
Beautiful!!! Job. I am an old lady but I love these videos, you do a great job, I use to buy the Tonka Toys for my boys. It bring back the days when my children were growing up and loved playing with toys. Keep up the good work. Blessings to you and your family.
Ma'am! Such Great, Good, Kind & Gentle OLD LADIES like you (Mothers, Grandmothers & Aunts) gave boys (girls included) like me tons of joy, getting us such wonderful Toys for Christmas & kept our childhood memories Heavenly!
I am also an old lady, who bought these for my 2 sons. I agree with you, completely!
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I wouldn't actually call this a true "restoration " in that the quality of the finished product is far, far superior. Well done sir.
I love that this one was more beat than usual. I found a Tonka wrecker @ the dump, got it fixed and promptly sold it. I am kicking myself now. Great job.
That soda blaster and powder coating booth are must haves for this kind of work.
The sound the coating booth makes is exactly like the ship in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
That cute little sheep that gets knocked over should say "im ok!" 😂❤ 44:23
Hola buenas noches como estás savage ❤️😂 sam
She wasn't this time lol
Looks like that jeep hit a one eyed sheep going 60 mph and came off worst. Brilliant repair as usual. Best channel.
That's a sheep shot at humour!
@@kilowagmagnusson4590 it was a sheepish attempt
@@jockdouglass3824 Ba-aa-aa-d joke!
The crickets are the sound track to my life.
I love the sound of the crickets in the background.😁
No matter how many of these restorations I watch, they never cease to amaze me. The time, effort, care and concern that you exhibit for each individual toy restoration can only be described as a labor of love. The finished product can best be described as nothing less than "Art". You are not only an artisan, but also an artist. ;-) Peace
Another one saved from metal recycling! And your kitty cat is lovely - what a sensational coat! Thank you!
I love the care that is taken during the dismantling process. Chip tries to save as much of the truck as he can. His work is so worth watching. Love the sheep too
Whatever kid owned this toy Jeep... had a big brother just like mine.
I agree with Patrick and Mercedes below. I really like to see what you do to restore these old toys. But the icing on the cake are the cat / sheep interludes, I love those!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you get as much enjoyment out of it as I do!
Really enjoy seeing you bring back to life these old and some antique treasures of a not so long ago time.
@@ChipChannelRestorations Hola buenas días megusto el trabajo que tu as echo pero y que vas a hacer coneyos 🙏💕
Beautiful restoration (Glad for sheep are back, don't ever stop having them featured getting up to mischief!)
Oh the days when a manufacturer spent time to engineer a toy that would last for years. The design team really did have thier stuff together, and make sure that the customer got his value for the product they paid for. Unfortunately, now a days, corporate greed,and lack of concern about the consumer value, and only to make as high as profit possible. Of course, plastic is king in the throw away generation, cheap is the easy way, and no value in today's toy's. I can't imagine what the future toy restorer will have to deal with. Let alone finding the real steal to show how it used to be. Thank you for creating this kind of content, and please keep up the amazing work.
I had this TONKA JEEP For my 8 year old Birthday!!!! 🥳 🎉 I 🎂 will never, ever, forget any of my Birthdays or our Christmas’s! My parents along with my grandparents and 2 uncles, 3 aunts owned a company and Our mother would put up 2, 2 Christmas 🎄 Trees 🎄 every year. One for the family, one for the office employees. For the Boat Employees, they turned the Port Captain 👨✈️ & Port Engineers Offices into Santa 🎅 Land Me and my 3 brothers always called it. God, did really really bless my family…..
I had this one as a kid! Used to love to use my blocks and pretent I was plowing the road of snow. Thanks for the memories!!
Beautiful work sir. Your craftsmanship is second to none. 👍👍
1. Beautiful 🤩😻😍 Work Sir Your Craftsmanship Is First 🥇 To None 👍👍 2. Beautiful 🤩😻😍 Work Sir Your Craftsmanship Is Second 🥈 To None 👍👍 3. Beautiful 🤩😻😍 Work Sir Your Craftsmanship Is Third 🥉 To None 👍👍 4. Beautiful 🤩😻😍 Work Sir Your Craftsmanship Is Fourth To None 👍👍
I'm a Tonka Truck 🚛🚒 Construction 🏗️🚧"Kid at Heart ❤️ and I just Love the "Restoration" You do. Keep Up the Great Work! Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋🍰🥫🎂🥳🎈🎉 Man", "World 🌎🌍 Cruiser"&"Succulent Collector", and"Teacup's & Saucer's Set's and Teapot's 🫖 Collector".
Thank you for providing another relaxing hour.
I had the Air Force Jeep, a beige Wagoneer and the Wagoneer RV. Absolutely magnificent work…and my wife loves Beaker! Please keep these coming. Seeing these poor wrecks being returned to as new condition is uplifting!
I got interested in toy restoration solely from watching your videos. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship led me to try some on my own. I don't have a sand blaster or powder coat setup yet, but headed that direction. Currently using paint stripper, Dremel wire brushes, sandpaper, & rattle can paint. Please keep up the program, I am learning more with each video, many thanks for the enjoyment! B.T.W., love the sheep!
Man what a difference you make in your restorations. I love watching
I remember Having That Same Exact Tonka Jeep
Ah, sweet nostalgia. I had a green Tonka Jeep similar to this one, only without the wreckers gear or the plow blade.
I saved this video for the end of my day, it's so relaxing before heading to bed. Fantastic Restoration again, so so 👍 good.
collectors items once restored!! - Excellent work!
A lot a job for this little Jeep
LOVE the work that you and kitty did! Kitty's really good at displaying the finished products.
I'm pretty sure I've watch every one of your videos now. I've enjoy each one of them! For some reason I especially enjoyed this one. I was thinking to myself - "hey when I grow up I want to do what he's doing!" There is something magical about restoring old, forgotten, rusty toys. Thanks!
I love this one, jeep tow and plow wow, when made in America jeeps really was a work horse.
Carousel in the junkyard ! CAROUSEL IN THE JUNKYARD !!! Can't wait !
Tienes lo que se llama,"PTC" (paciencia,talento y creatividad)👌🇲🇽😉👋
Little off, not bad. We all know that even when the "Chips" are down; you will always persevere. Great Job Chip!👍
That one eye sheeple is amazing. He can drive anything! Impressive.
Wow! Some kid really put thier full weight on that Jeep! It never ceases to impress me how you save these old toys from the scrap pile.
Amazing restoration!! I wouldn't have believed it, if I hadn't seen it. No, your decals never look crooked! I think you need a sheep with a cone of shame. (Like a veternarian visit.)
Your talent for restoration is beyond most. I have always liked the steel large scale toys you rebuild, miss them dearly. Awesome way to preserve the past. Keep up the great work
You stir up so many fond childhood memories!!!!!
This is as fun to watch as the Toe Bro Guy. I like the detailed work. 😊
Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера отреставрировавшего.
он немного рукожоп.. и скамер...
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Awww.... this isn't so bad... I thought it would be worse... he'll be able to buff this out in no time! Beautiful restoration as always.... and it seems the sheep are very happy too!
Seriously damaged. Thanks for the rescue
Nice. I had a tonka like this many many years ago. The kids on the block played with theirs and their imaginations. What a blast from the past. 🛻
Great Job They Look Better Now Than The Day They Were Made & A very Cute kitty
Awesome job! Tonka made some great toys growing up. I'm so happy to see you taking time to restore all these amazing toys. You are so into the detail that it is Amazing. Thank you for sharing all of these with us, Great job!!
My brother had a red one that eventually became mine. I remember putting it in the bottom of the pool and watching it roll down into the deep end. You did a great job of giving this little jeep a second life. “ The Vineyard Farmhouse”
Nothing sexier then a man who likes cats.👍
Well done. The only thing missing here was the dude slowly eating his lunch. Slowly…painstakingly, thoroughly.
ابداااااااااااااااااأااااع وراحة نفسيه شكرا من القلب😘👍
What an amazing transformation! I enjoy watching you restore these old toys! Thank you for sharing!
love from orrocco 🇲🇦
Beautiful restoration, ott and no kid can play with them which is why they were made.
Happy to see the sheep have come back to the rustic pile of cars and other stuff.
Another job well done! Your wrecker fleet is growing! Now work on your road work crew! Then I can put my skills to work in my dreams! Love little Beaker! His marble coat is beautiful!
Que belleza quedo! Estaba muy deteriorado ! Felicitaciones!
Just when I think the junk yard is disappearing, a new batch appears every time. At least that means the videos will keep coming !
Unrecognizable! Wow, what a difference!
It's amazing how good your restorations are despite the function you find them in. Excellent job. 😁👍
I gotta tell you - as impressive as the metalwork is, I think the plastic is even more so. I know how delicate that stuff is and to get those tires and that bench insert looking that pristine with no scratches is like witchcraft.
I'm still in awe that plastic can even be whitened like that.
Tidy. Brilliant work good sir.great video again fantastic collection...thank you....
It must be very satisfying to restore these toys from an unrestorable state to a condition of better than new. Well done and keep up the good work.
love from morrocco 🇲🇦
The sheep are back!!! Love it! 😂❤️ you do such a great job on these!
Will admit those fenders looked totaled. When the fenders came off I thought they were too thin to save! But you saved them very good job. Thanks for sharing!
If you get a toothbrush for dentures you can get into small places . I used it on antiques all the time . I know you will find it handy. Love your work.
You know as detailed as this restoration is I’m surprised you didn’t balance the tires and change the oil😳 Nice job 👍🏻
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Beautiful restoration, I love it when the really rough ones are brought back!
Reminds me of when I was a child. We played with toys that had you using your imagination, unlike the ultra graphic video games they have these day's.
Impressive, most impressive. The "fix it" is strong with this one.
Hey, the sheep are back! As always, another great video!👍 Wow, that jeep has definitely seen better days! What a transformation.
I feel great satisfaction when you clean these toys and show us like we are doing it with you. Awesome work boy! Loved it 😊!!
That toy is solid. They do not make them like that today. And AWESOME work.
It's nice to see a channel that repairs these old classic vehicles like time capsules of my youth
Beautiful work, as usual. I’m always impressed with how easily you apply the stickers. Good to see your hands have healed.
The sticker wasn't crooked, the Jeep was!🤣
This is a sweet restoration. Loved every minute of it. Great addition to your collection. Carol from California
Sums up the expression "rode hard and put away wet."
Thank you, Amazing job and what's make you special that you restore real rusted and damaged toys not like other fake channels who dip some silly stuff in wet sand then bretend that they resotre rusted thing.
Stunning... I always wanted this one but never got it when I was a kid... Thank you for sharing this... It really takes me back and makes me happy (even though I never got this one).
love from morrocco 🇲🇦
I wish you had of got one. I did.
Beautiful job you're the best brother
Thank you!
I think it's really cool when it comes with a crane to get the cart to fix it 👏❤️👍
This Jeep is as old as me. It looks amazing.