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 $ 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! Want to send Chip Channel something? Restorable toys, tools, etc.. Donations can be sent to: USPS Chip Channel Restorations PO Box 1178 Grand Island, NE 68803 Need Parts??? Check out Gasoline Alley Toys! Use this discount code for 15% OFF !!! Discount Code: CHIPCHANNEL15 !!! Additional Vendors below !!! Extra content on Instagram Check out my Facebook Page Watch my Previous Videos Here 1960s Rusty Structo Emergency Rescue Van 1930s Marx Battery Operated ElectroMagnetic Crane 1953 Tonka COE Livestock Semi Truck 1961 Tonka State Hi Way Department Mobile Crane 1960 Tonka Sanitary System Garbage Truck 1962 Tonka Allied Van Lines Moving Semi Truck 1960s Tonka Green Dozer 1930s Metalcraft Light Up Coca Cola Truck 1960s Buddy L Ladder Fire Truck 1962 Tonka Cement Concrete Truck 1955 Tonka Green Giant Brand Semi Truck and Trailer 1930s Wyandotte Folding Wing Airplane 1954 Tonka Mobile Fire Department MFD Ladder Truck 1953 Tonka COE Tow Truck Share this video with this link Thank you for watching and supporting my Channel! Please like and subscribe! Products that I use for ChipChannelRestorations Bondic UV instant cure glue Nylon Punch Nickel Plating Kit Ultrasonic Cleaner Blasting gun Blasting Media Wet Sand Paper Deburring bits Black Gloves Metal Polish Small Cut Off Wheels Buffing Wheels Buffing Compound Lead Test Kit Paint Stripper Throw away paint brushes Camera Tripod Led back lights Camera light Camera light soft boxes DSLR Camera Action Camera Wireless Camera slider 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 - Decals, parts, toys, vintage items Rivet Tool Link #Restoration #DIY #Vintage Filmed in 4K