1957 Tonka Gambles Convenience Store Semi Truck Grocery Store Rare Private Label Restoration Restore

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I purchased this 1957 Tonka Gambles Convenience Store Semi Truck on eBay March 2023 for $172.00. It was in perfect shape for a restoration, in rough condition and mostly complete. The body was really rusty, especially on one side. The interior had been a home for spiders for some time, which probably live in my basement now. As this truck was stored there until this video was started. Originally I thought it was should have been a tandem rear wheel, however after making the tandem axle plate and additional hub caps, I found out it was originally only a single rear wheel trailer assembly. I decided to leave it a tandem even though I know it was incorrect. Out of everything I made for this restoration I enjoyed making the mud flaps the most. This was my first time engraving rubber on the CO2 laser. I really love stamping my own hub caps as well, using the die I made in a previous video. I'm not 100% happy with the decals and honestly am looking for a great decal printer / cutter to buy. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear what they are. Thank you everyone for watching and all the support!! If all goes well I'll be back on track to get more videos out this year. I was in a vehicle accident around Christmas which slowed me down for quite awhile. I'm finally getting some things done for the channel and look forward to getting the next videos out. Thank you all for your patience and support. Lathe details Precision Matthews PM-1440TL Check out their website at https://www.precisionmatthews.com/ CNC Fiber Laser Details Senfeng 1.5KW SF1313G Check out their website at https://www.senfenglaserusa.com/ Thunder CO2 Laser Details 100 Watt Nova 51 CO2 Check out their website at https://www.thunderlaserusa.com/machine/nova-51/ Need Parts??? Check out Gasoline Alley Toys! Use this discount code for 15% OFF !!! https://www.gasolinealleytoys.com/ Discount Code: CHIPCHANNEL15 Extra content on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipchannelrestorations/ Check out my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ChipChannelRestorations Watch my Previous Videos Here 1955 Tonka Green Giant Brand Semi Truck and Trailer https://youtu.be/uybu9awhgE0 1960s Rusty Structo Emergency Rescue Van https://youtu.be/vWhg0VOh-ec 1930s Marx Battery Operated ElectroMagnetic Crane https://youtu.be/mtE_ej4jxoc 1961 Tonka State Hi Way Department Mobile Crane https://youtu.be/os7lYmZJ-64 1967 Tonka Gas Turbine Bottom Dump Semi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEjaYM3sdeg 1962 Tonka Drag Line Mobile Crane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrQ0b2bjUtQ 1954 Tonka Mobile Fire Department MFD Ladder Truck https://youtu.be/VR9GdLIOAGY 1960s Buddy L Merry Go Round Carousel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa_P0r1bh8A 1960 Tonka Sanitary System Garbage Truck https://youtu.be/KasmIrpCLaQ 1930 Marx Powered Steam Shovel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdY2pXsHgss&t=192s 1953 Tonka COE Livestock Semi Truck https://youtu.be/vnSALw2-B0k 1930s Wyandotte Folding Wing Airplane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_yejxs2H0s&t=115s 1918 Structo Clockwork Army Tank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cyun6SVfPM&t=2374s Share this video with this link https://youtu.be/SUsDJeymL7U 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 Metal Polish https://amzn.to/34N7Cx5 Small Cut Off Wheels https://amzn.to/2GCPxdq Lead Test Kit https://amzn.to/2GMehzF Camera Tripod https://amzn.to/2FmuGu8 Camera light soft boxes https://amzn.to/2SGDMoF DSLR 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 ASMR Fall Asleep to me working Relaxing video