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Rusty Shepherd
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Registrace 18. 05. 2019
This channel is dedicated to restoring old, rusty, broken and discarded items back to being a useful toy, tool or whatever crosses my path.
I'm learning more about restoration as i go from project to project. Please SUBSCRIBE to follow in my progress. Thank you.
I'm learning more about restoration as i go from project to project. Please SUBSCRIBE to follow in my progress. Thank you.
1956 Tonka Gambles Semi. Restoration.
Hello everyone! I know it's been a while since my last video. Sometimes life gets in the way.
This Semi is being restored for the same customer that i restored the 1955 Gambles Pickup truck for. This restoration was a challenge. The cab has previously been powder coated, and was difficult to strip. I big thanks to Gasolinealleytoys.com for all the replacement parts!
I really appreciate all the returning subscribers, and any new subscribers to my channel! Without you, i would not be able to work on these projects, and bring the memories back to those who had these toys as children.
Thank you!
Rusty
This Semi is being restored for the same customer that i restored the 1955 Gambles Pickup truck for. This restoration was a challenge. The cab has previously been powder coated, and was difficult to strip. I big thanks to Gasolinealleytoys.com for all the replacement parts!
I really appreciate all the returning subscribers, and any new subscribers to my channel! Without you, i would not be able to work on these projects, and bring the memories back to those who had these toys as children.
Thank you!
Rusty
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MARX Wrecker flatbed. Circa 1930's. Restoration.
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#asmr #marx #diy #restoration Today i have for your consideration a 1930's MARX flatbed wrecker. This old work horse is around 80 years old! She has help up well in her days running the hook. Original wooden tires! She was missing her grille, luckily most of the parts are being reproduced. During this resto i used clear powder over the paint to give her some extra shine. They don't make toys li...
Tonka Snorkel Fire truck Restoration.(Circa, 1972-1973)
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#ASMR #Tonka #Restoration #DIY Hi everyone! Due to my truck being stolen a few weeks ago, the completion of this project took a few extra weeks. I finally got her completed yesterday! This old Snorkel was a lot of work. Some parts had to be handmade due to no one reproducing them anywhere. The decals were made using Photoshop, and the bucket leveler was made by me by hand. I think the Snorkel t...
1955 Tonka pickup that I restored for a gentleman, being given back to his dad for Christmas
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This old 55 belonged to the father of the gentleman receiving it today. His father gave it to him, and he gave it to his son when he was a kid. He asked me to restore it so he could give it back to his father. A three generation Tonka! How about that?! Merry Christmas everyone! Hoping 2021 is better then 2020.
Nylint Skid Steer Restoration.
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#ASMR #toyrestoration #Tonka #Nylint #DIY #Vintage I found this old Nylint in an antique shop a few weeks ago. It's in pretty good shape except for the paint and some light rust. Assembling the Skid Steer was quite a challenge. Some of the rivets were nearly impossible to re-install. Neither rivet tool i have work well in tight spaces. I decided to change the paint scheme to look like a "Bobcat...
1955 Tonks Gambles Pickup truck Restoration.
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#ASMR #Tonka #DIY #Restoration This 1955 Gambles Tonka Pickup was sent to me by the third generation owner. The current owners grandfather was the original owner when the truck was new. He then gave it to his son when he was a child. When the child grew up and had a son of his own, the truck was passed down to his son (the current owner). The current owner wants to present it back to his father...
1960's AMF Firefighter Pedal Car Restoration (Part 2) Surprise modification!
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#ASMR #DIY #Vintage #Restoration #antique #pedalcar Welcome back everyone! Thank you for coming back to see the completed restoration of this old girl! I have nearly 75 hours of work into this car. Still learning how to paint without using rattle cans. Any advice from you painting pros out there will be much appreciated. Stay to the end for a surprise modification i added to her. I hope you lik...
1960's Firefighter #508 Pedal Car Restoration. (Part 1).
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#ASMR #DIY #Restoration #Pedal Car Hi everyone! Thank you for stopping by to see what i am working on. I picked up this pedal car at a thrift store. It was in a corner covered in motorcycle helmets! I figured it would be a challenging restoration. The car has no rust but it has some body damage. Removing the paint was a challenge. I have new tires, decals, ladders and ladder racks ordered. I'm ...
Nylint Tow/Dozer Restoration.
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#ASMR #DIY #restoration #Vintage This week for your consideration i have the restoration of a vintage Nylint Dozer/Tow Vehicle. I found this quirky little vehicle on eBay. I needed a little project to keep busy while waiting on parts for the Pedal Cars. Please like and subscribe so you won't miss out on any new projects! Follow me on Instagram, @rustyshepherds for pics of current projects as th...
Restoration of a 1952 Castelli pedal tractor. Pedal car.
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#ASMR #restoration #pedal tractor Pedal car I found this old girl in an antique shop in Dothan Alabama. She was in a corner buried under a bunch of junk. This tractor is 68 years old and it seemed a shame to leave her there to wind up in a recycling plant. I would live to hear the stories this old tractor could tell! They don'y make toys like this anymore. We need to save all the models that we...
Car crash in front of my house
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The SUV went speeding past a turning car in the on coming double yellow line lane and was clipped by the car, resulting in the SUV flipping over.
Mini Tonka Snap Dragon Van. Restoration.
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#asmr #tonka #restoration This Tonka Snap Dragon was donated to the channel by Lance Tyler for some restoration and modification. The green paint was peeling, and the plastics had some yellowing. I decided to give it a two tone paint job with a chrome stripe down the sides. This small project was a bit challenging due to the multiple powder coat layers. It's difficult to use more then one color...
Vintage Tonka VW transformed into Herbie the Love bug!
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#ASMR #Tonka #restoration I loved Herbie the Love bug as a kid. I decided to make my own Herbie! I found the correct L87 Pearl powder paint, and the decals were available on Ebay. I had to modify the front and rear bumpers to make them correct. The interior of the actual Herbie is a light Tan. I found a Almond colored paint to repaint the interior to match the original Herbie. Chroming out the ...
Vintage Nylint Road Grader. Restoration.
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#ASMR #Nylint #Restoration MERCH: teespring.com/stores/rusty-shepherd-restorations-2 This week for your consideration, we have a vintage Nylint Road Grader. This grader is in "played with" condition. Flaking paint and a little rust. I can imagine all the roads a child built with this old girl back in the day. It's time for an upgraded paint scheme and a few new parts, so we can put this old wor...
Vintage Tonka VW Beetle restoration. Chrome/Transparent Purple!
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Vintage Tonka VW Beetle restoration. Chrome/Transparent Purple!
1978 Mattel Electronics Basket Ball game. Broken. Restoration.
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1978 Mattel Electronics Basket Ball game. Broken. Restoration.
1970's ERTL Conversion Van Restoration, Customization. New paint/powder booth! Not Tonka.
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1970's ERTL Conversion Van Restoration, Customization. New paint/powder booth! Not Tonka.
Vintage Tonka Camper. Restoration. New paint/powder booth..and had a Fire!
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Vintage Tonka Camper. Restoration. New paint/powder booth..and had a Fire!
Mini Tonka turbine car hauler. 1970's. Restoration
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Mini Tonka turbine car hauler. 1970's. Restoration
1964 Mattel Vrroom X-15 Pedal Trike. Restoration. Test drive by my Grandson!
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1964 Mattel Vrroom X-15 Pedal Trike. Restoration. Test drive by my Grandson!
iPhone charging lamp man construction with dimmer and nightlight. Tutorial. How to. Art.
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iPhone charging lamp man construction with dimmer and nightlight. Tutorial. How to. Art.
1930's Son Chief series 680 Art Deco toaster. Repair/Restoration. Dangerous appliance!
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1930's Son Chief series 680 Art Deco toaster. Repair/Restoration. Dangerous appliance!
ERTL backhoe Ford 7500 restoration. Not a Tonka.
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ERTL backhoe Ford 7500 restoration. Not a Tonka.
1960's Ford 1 cent Gumball machine. Restoration.
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1960's Ford 1 cent Gumball machine. Restoration.
1937 Delta Powerlite railroad lantern. Nickel plating, lens casting! Restoration.
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1937 Delta Powerlite railroad lantern. Nickel plating, lens casting! Restoration.
Twin vintage Tonka Fork Lifts. (Restoration)
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Twin vintage Tonka Fork Lifts. (Restoration)
Antique mechanical Cabbage and vegetable shredder. Will it ever work again?
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Antique mechanical Cabbage and vegetable shredder. Will it ever work again?
Vintage Tonka Jeep Wagoneer rescue vehicle restoration. Working lights, and made my own windshield!
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Vintage Tonka Jeep Wagoneer rescue vehicle restoration. Working lights, and made my own windshield!
Vintage Tonka Hydraulic Dump Truck Restoration.
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Vintage Tonka Hydraulic Dump Truck Restoration.
Dragonfly Decorative Pewter plate painting.
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Dragonfly Decorative Pewter plate painting.
What is the surprise going to be
The original color was yellow not red
Correct, but I got tired of painting nearly everything yellow.
Do you know where to find the drive fitting (black color with large threads) inside the transmission?
Why would you add hardner to lacquer products. There is no advantage.
I was following the directions of the paint shop that I got the paint from. I’m definitely not a professional painter.
@@RustyShepherd They told you wrong. Ive been in paint since the 80's. It looks like it turned out OK. Laquer products and enamel products do not mix.
@@butchboucher3593Thanks for the info!
What size are the wheels?
Você não restaurou.
Te felicito por tu trabajo es muy lindo
Thanks!🙏
You pretty much made that piece worthless....What a shame and what a waste
Not concerned about its value. Had a good time working on it. I kept it for myself, to remind me of a pup I lost. 😞
@@RustyShepherd I can understand that bro and I really appreciate you not being a jerk on my criticism.... I appreciate that it meant something to you in that it was a labor of love
It’s all good brother. I get haters all the time on my videos. Doesn’t bother me a bit. Everyone has their own opinions. 👍
Hi Rusty, I have one of these gumball machines that my grandfather gave me about 8 years ago. Sadly he is no longer able to tell me anything about it and I need help getting it back into working order. Where did you get the globe and gasket? I ordered a new globe but mine won’t go on easily like yours. I’m not even sure if the machine works.
All the parts were sent to me by the owner. I don’t remember where I got the gasket. I think I looked up gumball machine replacement parts online, and found one that fit the diameter of this one. I hope you get yours working soon! Thanks for watching, and the comment. ❤️
Good job! There are a lot of sideways comments in here but i think you were really, very resourceful. Your grandson was a good sport!
tops
Nice video. You still going to make new video
Thanks! I’m currently working on Tonka tracked excavator from the 60’s. My work schedule is making it take longer than usual.
is that a rare on ive never seen this one blue always seen it red
Not that I know of. I’ve seen a few in blue.
Hi. Did you use regular rivets to mount the parts together? 🤔
I did use regular pop rivets. I hadn’t found a tool to use compression rivets yet. I eventually found one. I used the correct compression rivets on some builds after this when, when I could get the tool to fit. Some places it wouldn’t fit, so I had to use pop rivets a few other times.
I think this is a 1975 model if I am not mistaken.
This is actually not from the 70's, it was made between 1983 and 1986. Just so you know.
Hey, I was just wondering - was this one made in USA, Mexico, or China? I can tell it was made somewhere between 1997 and 2012. It's hard to tell the exact year because the only real changes made were the stickers, and the original ones were long gone! They were changed in 2005, and again in 2007, and maybe one more time? Also, those are actually the wrong stickers - the cab ones you put on there are 1995-96 stickers, and the ones on the excavator cab are 1983-91 stickers. But it still looks cool with those - I actually think they look better than the correct stickers for this truck!
I LOVE rescues and this is a great example!
Thanks! It was a mess! 😂
Only problem is hwebie had a sunroof
He sure did, but I couldn’t find anything to fabricate to make it look like an authentic Herbie sunroof. 🤬
Looking for inspiration to go fiddle with my old lanterns. Thanks, I'm on my way. A couple of tips if I may. One, grease the wick before inserting. I just pinch a dab of axle grease into the first inch or so. Two, paint. I've been using automotive engine enamel on mine with good results. No primer, just paint. A cool color to try is old Pontiac blue. Metallic powder blue.
Thanks for the tips! Good luck restoring yours!
Where did you get the bucket replacement?
Found it on eBay. They are difficult to find.
Nice job, lots of attention to detail. Looks fantastic 👌
very nice.i have one to do.vidieo was helpful.thank you
Awesome! Have fun on your restoration!
Bro I had this one 😢
I just found one of these in absolute horrid conditions underwater at a beach near me
You know some kid out there, lost it years ago, and was heartbroken that he had to leave the beach without it. 😔
@@RustyShepherd the car I found is the same as this one the years of corrosion and waves has almost completely removed the yellow paint and replaced it with a thin layer of rusty sand the rubber parts are all in almost perfect condition It has functional wheels even The abrasion from the sand is so bad the tonka printed on the bottom is now flat metal It almost looks 100 years old But that’s what 20 or so years of water damage does I was very pleased to find this video of a better condition one thanks for posting it
I’d keep that one in that condition, and display it on a mantle or somewhere. They don’t make toys like that anymore. 👍🏻
Little late but Trim the wick it will burn better, cleaner, brighter, just trim to match the burner head. Half moon shape.
I did just that, after another viewer told me the same. Thanks for watching!🙏🏻
Sandblast
Parts are too big to fit in my media blasting cabinet.
I've used that undercoat. The metal rusted under it and eventually rust stains bleed through it.
Fortunately, the collector that bought it, keeps it inside out of the elements.
@@RustyShepherd How are you doing sir hope all is well.
@@rudyflores9395Doing ok Rudy. Thanks for asking. My work schedule has me on second shift. It’s a little difficult to work on my projects. How are you?
@@RustyShepherd Good days & some bad days but we're still here thanks to God. I haven't worked on any Tonka trucks. You stay safe hope to see some of your work soon.
Where did you find all the rivets? I just found one in our scrap pile at work and would like to restore it
Gasolinealleytoys.com has the compression rivets and replacement parts for most of these old metal toys.
Hey sir hope again all is well. I've restored some old chevy rims for a friend & were talking about your channel.
Thanks! How did the rims come out?
Good but do miss watching your videos was warned by my doctor no welding due to my pacemaker.well sir glad to hear from you. stay safe @@RustyShepherd
I have the same one. But. The serial number is no 205359 i would like to know what year it is plus it says 6v battery not aure if its a 30s lamp or a 50s or 60s lamps , btw nicely done on the restoration on ur lamp , infact i was going to fix mine and yse it for my old 57 roll fast middle weight bicycle. I hope to gear from you soon about the year on my lamp just curious to know
I’m not sure on the year of yours. There are websites dedicated to these old lamps. I’m sure you can get the answers there, or in a Facebook group that deals in old lanterns.
I loved all the pedal cars when I was a kid.
looks nice painted as original but what have all you guys got this fedish with the little wire brushes bead blast them not sand saves half the time and cleans a whole lot better
I didn’t have a blasting box when I worked on the dozer. I did get one later. I used in in several other vids.
Amazing. Saw this vid when it first came out. Very nice. Dont know if you would consider doing mine, on commission, the same way? If so, reply and an approximate cost and I will send it along. Obviously, Id handle S&H. Would appreciate one of your restorations. Thx
I watched mesmerised as I had this exact T9 dozer in 1974 as a kid in Boston. I had to leave it there when my family moved to the UK in 1975. To this day it’s my favourite toy ever and I have a photo of me with it that I treasure. ThNk you for the video. Took me back to happy times 🙏😊
Why are your videos old not anymore more new videos
Awesome. Great craftsmanship.
Beautiful job, but I did like the original yellow color better.
Thanks for your opinion!🙏🏻. I had already restored so many things that were yellow, that I just wanted to use a different color. 🙂
How do you do the decals
I used photoshop to create the correct font. Isolated just the letters, and printed them out on clear decal paper.
I have one painted and ready to reassemble. I have had the hardest time finding rivets for the arm. What metal stock did you use to thread for the acorn nuts. I havent been able to find long tubular rivets or a tool
Y porque pusiste remaches otra vez sin granallar ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That is so cool!
for the life of me i cannot figure out what kind of rivets you used and where to buy them. I am trying to restore one myself.
Compression rivets. Gasolinealleytoys.Com has different sizes. You can get them online. Problem is finding the compression clamp. It a pain to find. Gasoline alley used to sell them. That’s where I got mine.
@@RustyShepherd What is the diameter of them. I know the length will vary depending on where it's used
@@roadrunnertech1 1/8th inch. Gasoline alley toys has the compression tool as well.
I bet that oil was pretty nasty & and maybe the grinder was hungry,Lol😅😂
You're the second person to get the blade color wrong,when you buy this new it doesn't have a chrome blade it has a Catapiller yellow blade, or are you color blind also like the other guy 🤔 & if you can't get the color right then don't bother restoring it,I hate it when people restore toys they get & don't paint them the original color
I appreciate your opinion, but the customer I restored it for, wanted the blade chrome. He knew what the original color was, but he liked the chrome accent as it will be sitting up on his mantle with the rest of his vast collection of vintage steel toys. Thanks!
you did a great job restoring the fire truck.
I have one from the early seventies that I would love to get restored for my great nephew, is that something you could do?
I would like to, but I’m working 7 days a week and don’t have time to work on my own projects. Thank you for watching some of my restorations! 🙏🏻
Hard day at the office, mate? 😅
Good job. However.....you should invest in a good sandblaster.
I have a good blaster. These parts were to big to fit in it.
Excellent 👌👍 restoration
Thanks!