1954 Tonka Mobile Fire Department MFD Ladder Fire Semi Truck Restoration

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Need Parts??? Check out Gasoline Alley Toys! Use this discount code for 15% OFF !!! https://www.gasolinealleytoys.com/ Discount Code: CHIPCHANNEL15 !!! Additional Vendors below !!! I purchased this 1954 Tonka Mobile Fire Department MFD Ladder Fire Semi Truck on HiBid February of 2021 for $155.00. This poor fire truck has seen better days, however I was extremely excided to get it into my junkyard. This truck was entirely complete when I got it, which is surprising for its age and the quantity of parts it has. The entire truck had really bad surface rust and the paint had flaked off in sheets at some point. I assume someone tried to repaint it at one time is why the metal was showing through in spots. During restoration the steering wheel for the ladder bucket was extremely corroded and I ended up replacing it with another used one, however the used one I picked up also needed work. I had to drill and tap the handle to add new threads which worked out very well. This was definitely my most involved and difficult restoration yet to date and even tougher yet to edit. It's always a battle to decided how much or how little to show of any which one operation and ultimately I always side with show more than less, I just assume if someone doesn't want to watch as much then they can always watch on fast forward or skip around. Overall I was extremely happy with how this came out and very excited to add this to Beakers (My cat) collection. Thank you soo much for watching! If you haven't already, I ask that you help my channel grow by subscribing, liking, and commenting. Thank you!!! Extra content on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipchannelrestorations/ Check out my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ChipChannelRestorations Watch my Previous Videos Here 1959 Tonka Fire Truck Restoration Suburban pumper White https://youtu.be/JnmL3xTCLCg 1963 Tonka Tow Truck Restoration https://youtu.be/eLAj0qjUS9A 1965-66 Tonka Farm Stake Truck Restoration https://youtu.be/cXBK-GAp73M 1961 Tonka Sportsman Truck Restoration https://youtu.be/gA-WcXTubXY 1967 Tonka Dump Truck Restoration Blue https://youtu.be/E4DvfbHxKoo 1961 Tonka Pickup Truck Restoration Mint Blue https://youtu.be/UXpYmThn604 1960 Tonka AA Tow Truck Restoration https://youtu.be/465sTUobrS0 1960 Tonka Stepside Pickup Truck Restoration Brown https://youtu.be/VJiRcIXdQD0 1962 Tonka Dump Truck Restoration Green & Yellow https://youtu.be/SbyoZ8BuL5E 1965-66 Tonka Farms Horse Truck Restoration https://youtu.be/uLJBydjHu7M 1930's Wyandotte Lighted Dump Truck Rooster Coup Restoration https://youtu.be/jlEDMsZkQTs 1965-66 Red Tonka Pickup Custom Restoration https://youtu.be/lFNoYce8ryU 1962 Tonka Camper Truck Restoration https://youtu.be/VfF9LN8ZmaM Share this video with this link https://youtu.be/66DCM1mprLQ 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