1957 Tonka Big Mike Snow Plow Highway State Dept Dump Truck Restoration

I purchased this 1957 Tonka Big Mike State Highway Department Snow Plow Truck online for $465.00 January 27th 2022. This truck must have hauled a million loads of rocks and dirt as the dump bed was by far the worst off on the truck. The inside of the frame and cab were also heavily rusted. It was missing one headlight otherwise it was entirely complete which is shocking considering the condition of the truck. The dump bed had been ripped off at one time and the rivets were no longer holding the bed on, the two hydraulic cylinders were also broken, I assume it all happened at the same time the dump bed got ripped off, it's interesting to me that the bed got ripped off yet overall it had no real dents to be seen. The cab had a dent in one door and just under the hood scoop where I bet someone tried to force something through the hood scoop causing the metal to bend. After sandblasting the level of rust pitting was extremely obvious which took quite a bit of metal filler to smooth out. I actually ended up putting on two coats of powder coat filler primer and wet sanded twice to get all the imperfections out. I had one little mistake on the snow plow attachment plate where my hook for the powder coating ended up damaging the final coat and I'll eventually strip that part and redo it, otherwise I'm extremely happy with how this truck came out and honestly have been looking forward to adding this to the collection for some time. Now I just need to find a Land Rover style of the same truck with the big floatation tires. Thank you for watching! Need Parts??? Check out Gasoline Alley Toys! Use this discount code for 15% OFF !!! https://www.gasolinealleytoys.com/ Discount Code: CHIPCHANNEL15 !!! Additional Vendors below !!! Extra content on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipchannelrestorations/ Check out my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ChipChannelRestorations Watch my Previous Videos Here 1960s Rusty Structo Emergency Rescue Van https://youtu.be/vWhg0VOh-ec 1930s Marx Battery Operated ElectroMagnetic Crane https://youtu.be/mtE_ej4jxoc 1953 Tonka COE Livestock Semi Truck https://youtu.be/vnSALw2-B0k 1961 Tonka State Hi Way Department Mobile Crane https://youtu.be/os7lYmZJ-64 1960 Tonka Sanitary System Garbage Truck https://youtu.be/KasmIrpCLaQ 1962 Tonka Allied Van Lines Moving Semi Truck https://youtu.be/ZWzoPWxxgKg 1960s Tonka Green Dozer https://youtu.be/jnMRML1pdkc 1930s Metalcraft Light Up Coca Cola Truck https://youtu.be/E2i-yE7Knz8 1960s Buddy L Ladder Fire Truck https://youtu.be/bKGLLArdZvY 1962 Tonka Cement Concrete Truck https://youtu.be/7qmm9qUzz2w 1955 Tonka Green Giant Brand Semi Truck and Trailer https://youtu.be/uybu9awhgE0 1930s Wyandotte Folding Wing Airplane https://youtu.be/P_yejxs2H0s 1954 Tonka Mobile Fire Department MFD Ladder Truck https://youtu.be/VR9GdLIOAGY 1953 Tonka COE Tow Truck https://youtu.be/08VBasPSqSw Share this video with this link https://youtu.be/51XLm8bB1_I Thank you for watching and supporting my Channel! Please like and subscribe! Products that I use for ChipChannelRestorations Bondic UV instant cure glue https://amzn.to/3yb7i9s Nylon Punch https://amzn.to/2SGq3OC Nickel Plating Kit https://amzn.to/3dhYfcJ Ultrasonic Cleaner https://amzn.to/3506TZV Blasting gun https://amzn.to/34IBGKl Blasting Media https://amzn.to/3lA8lbT Wet Sand Paper https://amzn.to/2SJVTKi Deburring bits https://amzn.to/2GOyuox Black Gloves https://amzn.to/34JREUL Metal Polish https://amzn.to/34N7Cx5 Small Cut Off Wheels https://amzn.to/2GCPxdq Buffing Wheels https://amzn.to/33NN34D Buffing Compound https://amzn.to/34LfJdF Lead Test Kit https://amzn.to/2GMehzF Paint Stripper https://amzn.to/30UNGav Throw away paint brushes https://amzn.to/3iNLOql Camera Tripod https://amzn.to/2FmuGu8 Led back lights https://amzn.to/3iWMI41 Camera light https://amzn.to/30VlsMR Camera light soft boxes https://amzn.to/2SGDMoF DSLR Camera https://amzn.to/34FwCGI Action Camera https://amzn.to/34FwCGI Wireless Camera slider https://amzn.to/33Ns1mz As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy parts from these sources below and ChipChannel can earn a commission as an eBay affiliate associate. Toy Decals eBay shop - https://ebay.us/4y915Y Decals, parts, toys, vintage items Rivet Tool Link https://ebay.us/GWcxu6 https://ebay.us/nzJmkh #Restoration #DIY #Vintage Filmed in 4K