1962 Tonka Allied Van Lines Moving Semi Truck Restoration

I purchased this 1962 Tonka Allied Van Lines Moving Semi Truck on HiBid March of 2021. This thing was in terrible shape and obviously has lived outside most of its life. The tractor / truck body was soo faded that it didn't even look orange anymore, I was only able to verify the correct color after removing the grille and finding some paint that had not been faded. The Van body was extremely rusted and after sandblasting had many holes in the front of the body almost like it was full of water at one point in its life. I spent a ton of time filling and sanding holes as well as rough spots. I didn't get all of them, however it was way better than what it was when I started. Overall I was extremely happy with this build. It was missing a windshield, and the door handles otherwise it was super complete when I got it. The only thing I didn't like was that the van body was all welded together. Definably was a fun project, however I don't believe I will be looking for any welded body semi trucks in the future. I estimate I had 3 plus hours into sandblasting the semi body alone due to how it is constructed. 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/ZWzoPWxxgKg 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. Gasoline Alley Toys - https://ebay.us/4y915Y (Toy Parts) Rivet Tool Link https://ebay.us/GWcxu6 https://ebay.us/nzJmkh #Restoration #DIY #Vintage