1970 Tonka Formula One Racing Car - Restoration
Restoration 1970's Tonka F1 - Probably Last One In The World . Watch a well done restoration about a very rare toy,1970's Tonka Formula 1 Racing Car.
This Tonka is made in the 1970's and is perfect for restoration video !
While looking for a Tonka for restoration, I don't know how but I found this rarity. I must mention that I found only two Tonka of this model. I already knew that a nice restoration video will come out. I bought it, the Tonka arrived and I started to restore it even though I was working on another restoration. I put everything aside and started by disassembling it.
After disassembly, although I thought at the beginning of the restoration that it would be easier to restore, I quickly realized that it would not be so. I counted 58 pieces that needed restoration.
After that, I tested it for lead, it came out negative and I started sanding it, then painting it and things became simpler. I was already in the middle of restoration. The cyclone is also present in this restoration video as well as nickel plating.
I worked hard but with pleasure for this restoration to be to your liking, I hope you like it. And in the end, I finished the restoration video with a comic moment,as I used to.
Cost of restoration : around 140 $,just 75$ was the Tonka
Time of restoration : I worked 3 weeks for the video,but I think only half of time was physical work.
Decals : / teofreelance
Enjoy the video my dears! And don't forget to subscribe!!
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Enjoy this rarity restoration and as you know, please express your opinion, whether it is good or bad. Subscribe and stay safe !! Cheers my dears !
If this is truly the last one of these in the world, I suggest you hold on to it because you never know that it could be worth something someday. Especially after all the time you took to restore it.
After I reach 100.000 subscribers base,I want to do giveaway all my stuff
@@CoolAgainRestoration, nice👌!
Some of them are in google search,but if you open the link they are sold. Like this one yellow. I write to the ebay seller to put “sold out” in the announce. 👍🏻
Had me until you used pop rivets.
“What’s he doing with that coke can.. ahh.”. Made me laugh literally out loud.
Great to hear that dan 👍🏻🍻
Yeah, my wife asked me what I was laughing at so hard.
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Yeah; how’d he make that engine ‘simulator’ anyway?
Same. Had me confused for a minute there😂😂😂
The engine sound at the end with the can 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😅😅😅 I made a little drive with 🙈
At first I was like what? Then I watched the video and laughed 👍
Thanks chris 👍🏻👍🏻🍀
I did not know that trick with the can
You know now 😂
Never mind about restoration, sound effects is best.
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No kidding
Wut BRA
So cool. The toy collector folks I know will be screaming, but I was dying laughing with your coke can speedway rendition. Beautiful restoration!
Thank you for your thoughts thecrystalcrow 🍀👍🏻
As a collector, I tell you - toys are for playing. If you're collecting toys and never goof with them, you're doing it wrong.
I not do business with this toy. I like to restore and that’s all !
@@notfeedynotlazy Right? All of my toy restorations end up right back where they started. In the hands of 2nd and 3rd generations of sandbox play. I slowly restore all of my own old toys that I put miles and miles on. This isn't even all of them. www.thejunkmanadv.com/toy-restorations.html I also do cars and motorcycles, and have for the last 25 years.
@@CoolAgainRestoration și mie îmi plac .Țineți a ta copilărie fiindcă eu am 60 primeverilelele.Eu te admir.
Never seen a Tonka F1 before. Beautiful restoration👌🔥
Thank you buddy! 👍🏻🔥
Chip channel has been crazy if we see it
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Me too.
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I’m a retired industrial Millwright and your videos are like therapy in the fact that you have an extremely keen eye for detail and a patient, humble gratitude for the opportunity to bring back to life those dear collectables that would have probably ended up in the scrap heap.
Thanks for appreciation Doug 👍🏻🍀
Man that coke can thing caught me out, had me in stitches 😂
😂😂thanks man
Man that was the longest and most satisfying pit-stop I've ever seen an F1 make, and those racing car sounds at the end were just perfect, fantastic job and great looking car!
I waited too long for someone to comment this idea with “long pitstop” 😂😅
@@CoolAgainRestoration Glad I could put your mind at ease!
You read my mind :))
This is the best restoration of an old rusty race car I have ever seen! Man, it looks brand new. Well done my friend!
Very very happy to read this beautiful comment. Thanks Reed 👍🏻🍻
One of the best restorations I've seen. I bet any marketing/accounting executive today, would have a heart attack at how well these toys were built back in the day 😉
They think only how to make money..
What a beautiful model, you did it justice! And as for the sound effects, well that was a bonus!
🙈🙈Olaf,thank you very much 👍🏻🍀
When I saw the thumbnail of what you were restoring I was like, "well there's not much to that" but holy moley there's a lot to it. Nice work, finished product looks terrific.
That’s I thought before disassembly 😂 thank you very much Omini 👍🏻🍀
I don't understand why anyone would be screaming he restored it to how it looked when it was new. He didn't change colours or modify or add paint or do what a lot of people would call a restoration plus. This is as good as any I've seen. Including the guy that was on History Channel restoring stuff for the Pawn Stars and he charges insane amount to do the same thing this guy is. He would probably charge 500.00 to do this to the Tonka toy. Much better than the "restorers" who bury stuff in their garden and smash it up and then go and buy another good one for parts to make it look like they are doing something to it. Then spray paint the thing and mess it up further.
I really appreciate this words Jordan 🙏🏻😇👍🏻🍀 thank you very much
That’s because it’s easier for those people to ridicule and criticise than to try and do something constructive. This guy is a craftsman, nothing less.
🤗🤗🤗 shed man x
@@shedmanx3640 I am just glad that there are others that got up the confidence to put an otherwise dilapidated object back into service, not just for looking at.
Thejunkman,thank you very much my friend 👍🏻👍🏻🍀
The other videos of knives and blade are good but this one brought tears of joy, after seeing the car restored so beautifully. 👍👍👍
Glad you liked it so much 😇
can't tell u how many times i wished youtubers narrated restorations...
I think you made a very good job, those of us old enough will remember the slogan 'Real tough toys for real tough boys' which at nearly half a century later is truly vindicated.
Beautiful comment here 🍀👍🏻
The coke can...lol...absolutely brilliant!! Great restoration as well.
Glad you liked John 👍🏻🍀
What a gifted craftsman. Great job.Santa would be proud.
Thanks for appreciation Lorenzo 😊👍🏻🍀
Ingenious way to make the springs! I swear I learn something from every one of your videos!😊
Cyclone fanclub, show some love for "The cyclone"!
He deserve some love 🥳🥳
#love Cyclone (p.s how dose the cyclone make the screws look new and shiny)
@@pineappletries-_-2558 By the constant rubbing of the material he puts in there with the parts. Different materials have different hardness and grain size, and in the case of this video may actually deposit a little material on the parts to close up holes. I guess choosing the right material probably involves a little magic too. 😉
@@dogcarman thank you very much the more I know the better so thanks
Just found this channel and holly cow that's a tonka I've never seen and low key want XD
Thank you very much Wilford 👍🏻🍀🤗
i love how he knows and memrorized where the parts is , Im Speechless.
Thanks buddy 😊
I love it when Tonka vehicles are repaired and refurbished. They were played with and loved by children. It's great to see you bring them back to life. 😍💖
Glad you liked Martin 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks
Wow 🤩 Very nice F1 Racing Car! Very nice restoration! Very nice channel! Keep doing it my friend! 👏
Thank you my friend 👍🏻
This so great! The sound effect was icing on the cake. I subbed the first time I saw "The Cyclone" and am thrilled to see it again.
I’m glad that you like my work Becky 🤗🍀
+1
Thank you blueridermg 👍🏻🤗🍀
Keep up the great work. Good to see so many people take interest to your channel. Your talent is well appreciated
Thank you very much my friend 👍🏻👍🏻 I try to do my best
I love watching these restoration videos but I always worry about the old items containing lead based paint. I really appreciate when you include the lead test in the video, it helps me enjoy the video without worrying (too much) about your safety.
Thanks a lot Annemi ! I make the tests every time but I don’t show every time because I wonder to not make the video boring with a routine in every video .
@@CoolAgainRestoration I can only speak for myself but those lead tests where you snap the two sections of it to activate it before you test actually give great ASMR. And since you don't use music in your vids (which is great) the ASMR of the lead test really contributes to the viewing experience.
My dislikes: People who interrupt me when I'm watching your video. LOL.. My Likes: Your work and the finish product. I find your videos calming. *********************** Good job one this one. Tonka was the best .
Yes,it really was 😎 thank you very much Jess 👍🏻
the last part had me laughing for a solid minute. great job too btw.
Glad to hear that Slade 👍🏻🤗🍀
Ah, a genuine & proper unstaged toy restoration 🥳
Thank you very much devilishmode 🍀👍🏻🤗
is this a sarcastic context?
What?
It has to be, as rust shouldn’t sit on top of paint (yellow).
Amazing job! I really enjoyed learning about a new way to “sand,” the final drive, and subtle safety tips and reminders like checking for lead. Your restorations are entertaining, satisfying, and educational!
Glad you liked Alvin and thank you very much 👍🏻🍻
And that's why I love this channel😁, because it makes old things look amazing and shiny😄. I recommend this channel to people who need to be happy and relaxed because this channel makes me relax and happy😁.
Glad to hear that buddy 🤗
@@CoolAgainRestoration You're welcome buddy my dear friend😁🤗
I'm starting to like all the videos even though i came late to the channel😉👍😊and of course you reply each n every message and that's awesome.👍👍😇
Like all of you take time to comment here,I like to reply to all . Thank you sa7an 👍🏻🍀🤗
You should secure screws with zinc plating - they will rust faster than the speed of light, without any protection.
After sanding them,everytime I let in the oil for one,two days 👍🏻
A strong finger with the move" come to me" is always a nice skill to learn and use ;)
You drove like CRAZY....U r a crazy driver....the restoration was awesome
Thanks buddy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Loved the "drive" at the end!
🙈 tkx man 👍🏻🍀
One of the best restore ever!.. The Coke was just priceless lol
That was the point 👍🏻🤗🍀tkx Jason
Beautiful...the reason you found only a few, is because you guys restored them all 😸😸👌🏾
I dont saw another tonka f1 restored but who know?!? Maybe someone restore this beauty without video. Thank you very much Andrew 👍🏻
Wow, this is amazing. It's such an amazing thing to see something different from Tonka, rather than trucks and construction vehicles... Nice restoration, by the way.
Thank you very much Alexander 👍🏻👍🏻
How can anyone dislike this? This is an amazing restoration! May the Downforce be with you Ha Ha! :)
:)) thank you archiepops 👍🏻🍀
@Promotions Only the shade of yellow is not Tonka yellow. I don't think he actually color matches. I've seen that problem in other videos.
Makes me wonder what the condition of the other car was like? 😂
Wow even down to the dots of glue you never leave a thing. EXCELLENT
This racer is truly rare indeed. I like that you took the time to get it right and make treasure from trash. Nicely done, sir.
Thank you very much Paul . I really appreciate your thoughts 👍🏻🍀
There are people who watch pimple popping videos because it's " satisfying" to them. 😫 I watch restoration vids. I believe that makes me normal.
Glad you liked man 👍🏻🍀
Amazing and realistic special sound effects! Great job restoring this one.
Thank you very much Alexi 👍🏻🍀🤗
Such a beautifully made toy. Its such a shame this kind of care is not taken when designing modern toys
Right 👍🏻
Wow! An *Actual* restoration. And NOT just replacing everything with new pieces 3D printed or cast. Or using parts from newer ones that are close enough to fit. You actually put in the work. I've *never* seen anyone do this before. So clearly your not american. Awesome job!
Thank you very much Katan 🍀👍🏻
Outstanding in terms of the quality of the work and the uniqueness of the model. This must be suggested to everyone who is at least watching toy restoration vids.
You have right Alexander. We’ll see what youtube are doing.
They just don’t make toys like this anymore. Fantastic job!
Thanks 🙏
Really like that Dremel tool box you made.Cool idea.Gonna build one myself.Thank you for your creativity.As well as bringing these jems back to life.
Thank you for appreciate my work Rui 👍🏻🍀
Nice job. Had me in stitches with the sounds effects at the end too
I want the people to enjoy my videos.. thank you very much nhayler76👍🏻
Great job bringing an old loved toy back to life 👍🏻.
Amazing stuff. As child of the 70s it's good to see stuff being saved, even if kids these days probably have appreciation of it.
You’re right ! Thank you for appreciation 👍🏻🍀🤗
Loved watching the restoration, I did recall having the same car in the shed under a pile of dust. Now I will think about the restoration myself.
Very nice Sandra 🤩
Amazing work!!!
Last idea was amazing......wait a minute .......the whole video was amazing 😄
🙈 thank you very much again 🍀🍀🍀
@@CoolAgainRestoration bro....... How are u replaying so many comments......there are around 400 comments.....U replied all the comments.......that's gr88!
Engine sound game on point. All around fantastic!!
Thank you for appreciation 👍🏻🍀🤗
This is a really nice car, never seen a Tonka F1 racer. Great job!
Thank you Mr Sideburns! That was the goal,to make something unusual 👍🏻👍🏻tkx for watching
Thank you for sharing this video. What an amazing restoration, just brilliant.
🙈 thank you John adlam 👍🏻🍀🤗
LOL - first time I see someone, who does detailing on a restored toy car! Excellent!
Crazy times 😂😅
Thank you kindzadza 👍🏻👍🏻🤗
Such a cool piece of toy history. It's great you brought it back to life.
Many thanks Seth 🤗🤗🤗
@@CoolAgainRestoration Thank you for the awesome content. I was wondering if you were going to forget where one of the pieces went.
Yes,every time it’s challenging ☺️
Perfect restoration... your skill is absolutely amazing... but you get the prize for the sound effects in the end 🤣👍🏽👍🏽
Glad to hear you liked it Haroon 👍🏻🍻
Sound effects. Nice touch...incredible work.
Thank you very much Will 👍🏻👍🏻
Fine tools, superb restoration. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for appreciate my work André 👍🏻👍🏻
Gorgeous restoration! I didn’t know Tonka made a F1 race car.
Thank you Zube 👍🏻🍀
you have a lot of talent man! it looks really good, glad i found your channel, thank you for sharing your amazing work! i find it so satisfying to see something i can only imagine as old, how it would have been when it was new. it's like going back in time haha
You are a delightful goofball and a great restorer. Love it.
Thanks Moon Pie 👍🏻
Such attention to detail, even down to shining the tires, it looks fantastic. 😊
It need to be like new 🙈 thank you very much and I really appreciate 👍🏻🤗🍀
beautiful model and magnificent restoration!
Thanks you very much Victor 👍🏻🍻
Cool restore! I hear back in her day, she made the Kessel run in 12 parsecs!
Such a great show, and a great toy to restore! Please make more shows where you restore toys! Thanks for posting this.
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Very nice! You have manually created the new springs. But the master touch is the engine sound 🤣🤣🤣
🙈 cheers amico 👍🏻🍀🍻
Very cool. Way to bring a forgotten toy back to life!
Thank you duaneho555 🍀🍀
I don't know what's more awesome; your restoring that old treasure... or making the coke can engine sound effects!
😂😂😂
Glad you like it both Chris 👍🏻🍀
That's a very detailed look into the past .. thanks for sharing!!!
Glad you liked Mike 👍🏻
That blue towel you had it resting on would have been an awesome color to paint it in. The yellow is the original color so I understand. The engine sounds were pretty spot on! Great restore!
Hahah 🤣 i thought to paint like that blue colour at some point,but yes,people and to see like OC. Thanks Bill 👍🏻
Been a die-hard F1 fan for nearly 30 years, but never imagined an empty coke can would sound better than todays F1 hoovers 😂😂😂😂 Keep up the great work...in love with your channel mate!
Glad to hear that mate 👍🏻😇🍻 thanks
Good job. Can't wait for the "Restoration of this gold play button KZhead has sent me" video! With this production quality it is just matter of time. C'mon people, this is your "i subbed when he had 10k" moment...
this comment made my day better. Thank you very much my friend 🤗🤗🍀
Fantastic job Dave. I love the race engine noise trick.
😅😅😅it’s not like your 6.2 engine 😅😅
Tonka are amazing! I bought 6 other to restore! Will be intresting 🧐🛠
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The outro was worth the wait. Nice restoration
Thanks and glad you liked it 🥰
Wow that looks brand new! Great job!
Thank you Jim 👍🏻🍀
Looks awesome. The engine sound device made it even better.
Thank you Clyde 👍🏻🍀
Love to watch your hands! Very soothing!
Thanks John 👍🏻
They don’t make them like that anymore. Beautiful job.
Glad you like it Simon 👍🏻👍🏻
My grandfather collected Tonka, never seen or heard of that before, truly beautiful resto
Thank you very much my friend 👍🏻🍀
Cool Again Restoration no problem, I don’t know how intrigued you’d be to this idea, but maybe do some Lionel trains? Nothing of the super expensive stuff of course, just a idea
I dont know the model that you talk about but if is old and rusty..why not?!
Cool Again Restoration Lionel makes toy trains and such, some of their older stuff ( from the 50’s and stuff) is collectible, maybe try looking around and seeing what your willing to take on as a project
I will take a look. Tkx for infos 👍🏻🍀
Wow, that's an extremely unusual toy from Tonka. Usually they are simple, tough toys. This one is extremely intricate. I could see this as a challenging job from the beginning.
Was a bit challenging also for me 🙈 but I’m happy with the outcome
Excelente, vaya técnica. Te ha quedado precioso 🇪🇸
Muchas gracias Luis 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
@2:02.... That dremel kit was an awesome setup... Just loved it...
Glad you liked 👍🏻🍀
That was great . Your ending was awesome too , something I will do with my kids when we play cars .
Yes,that trick is awesome for all 👍🏻🍀
Looks very sharp! Excellent job my friend...👍
Thanks my friend 👍🏻
Amazing job babe 😍😍😍 so proud of you ❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Tkx babe 😍
Man i love Tonka toys. I wish i had this when i was kid in the 90s. I was not expecting the sound effects at the end😅
Thank you very much man and glad you liked it 😊
@@CoolAgainRestoration It was a very good restore. I noticed quite a few similarities between you and Awesome Restorations who also does very good restorations who I watch every time he uploads. I'm glad I came across your channel as I've recently within the last year discovered that I really enjoy watching restorations videos and wouldn't mind dabbling in it myself but have no idea how to do it or where to even begin
I honestly wasn't expecting the F1 sounds in the end but it wa super cool 🙌
Glad you liked ronald 👍🏻👍🏻cheers
this guy is serious about restoration and makes good videos
Thank you very much Chad 👍🏻👍🏻🍻
i love that little magnetic bowl you put the screws in
Glad you liked it Melissa 😊
@@CoolAgainRestoration I am always fascinated by how many parts are there when something is taken apart.
True , I’m also too 🙈
This is minimum the quality (incl. Production quality) of the best restoration channels on yt. I wish you all the best for a well deserved growth of your channel.
Thank you very much Alexander ,tkx for your support 👍🏻👍🏻🍀
Used to seeing Tonka Trucks. Awesome restoration of this Tonka F1
Thank you very much Dean 👍🏻👍🏻
Wow that turned out great! They don't make toys like that anymore.
True 🤷🏼♂️