Restoration of a heavily rusted 1960 Tonka Frames pickup truck.
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Tonka Frams Truck
Tonka is an American toy manufacturer known since the 1940s for its durable vehicle models. One of its classic models is the "Tonka Farms Stake Truck," a blue flatbed truck with wooden slats on the sides, produced in the 1950s. This model is distinguished by its sturdy metal construction and signature blue paint. It was part of the "Tonka Farms" series, which included various agricultural vehicles.
When restoring such a model, it is important to pay attention to the original details to preserve its authentic look. This includes the specific shade of blue that was characteristic of this series.
Restoring such a classic requires patience and attention to detail to bring back the vehicle's original charm.
00:00 Showing the Tonka frames
00:10 Disassembling the parts
01:36 Sandblasting Tonka frame parts
03:09 Powder coating primer for Tonka parts
04:12 Sanding the Tonka parts
04:32 Powder coating the Tonka parts blue
05:42 Assembling the powder-coated parts
07:55 Restoring Tonka wheels and tires
10:52 Assembling the Tonka tires
11:50 Restoring the Tonka Farms cargo barrier
12:32 Applying the decals
13:00 Before-and-after comparison