Some Old Pressed Steel Builds

[Iraceitall]

Thought I would share some Tonka, Nylint, and Structo builds I did a couple years ago. I built a few customs for friends and restored some for my kids. Alot of sandblasting and powdercoating, but unfortunately I was in my barely heated shop so it got old. 

[Gramps46]

The restorations are amazing. 

 

[Motor City]

What an awesome collection.  Thanks for posting these, Joe!

[Kenmojr]

I remember these kinds of cars and trucks. I had a few in the late 1950s, early 1960s... Cool...

[Phirewriter]

Nice restorations. I've been restoring older Tonka, Buddy L and Nylint stuff for years. Mostly for other people but I have a number in my collection. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Man...NICE. I love to see old stuff brought back instead of being thrown out. How are you doing the graphics / decals?

[Iraceitall]

On 3/27/2024 at 10:17 AM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Man...NICE. I love to see old stuff brought back instead of being thrown out. How are you doing the graphics / decals?

There is a company called Gasoline Alley Toys that does quite a few reproduction parts and decals. The Squad 51 decals I found on ebay.

[peteski]

Those are some really nice restorations. 

If you were able to use powder coating then you sure have access to some professional equipment.  Those restored models are probably better than new!

[NYLIBUD]

Some very nice pieces.I always loved Tonka,Oops,sorry,edit,i wrote Tonya).?trucks since I’m a kid.

Edited April 13, 2024 by NYLIBUD

[slusher]

Beautiful restorations!

[ewetwo]

Those are excellent.

[Iraceitall]

On 4/4/2024 at 6:56 PM, peteski said:

Those are some really nice restorations. 

If you were able to use powder coating then you sure have access to some professional equipment.  Those restored models are probably better than new!

Thank you! I used a Harbor Freight sandblasting cabinet, an Eastwood powder coating gun, and an electric smoker as an oven, all pretty inexpensive for what they were. 

[peteski]

That's very creative Joe!