Today's Before & After Friday features antique and
vintage toys - specifically cars and trucks and things that go!
This vintage toy Wyn tin dump truck was eaten up with rust:
vintage toys - specifically cars and trucks and things that go!
This vintage toy Wyn tin dump truck was eaten up with rust:
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A 1960's Tonya pick up truck:
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It's hard to believe that this is the same toy tow truck, isn't it?
This turn-of-the-century French toy touring car was
missing the retractable roof, lamps and a few other parts:
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This antique mechanical toy was basically just a handful of parts.
A new driver, windshield, brake lever, steering wheel and fender
bracket were handmade. Restoration also included springs,
gears and the wind-up mechanism.
Often replacement parts are impossible to find. In
that situation the parts have to be made by hand.
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This wood toy tractor was an excellent candidate for restoration:
A father restored this Tonka dump truck for his young son:
Click here to view the step-by-step process.
A toy might appear beyond salvaging:
But in the hands of a craftsman the results can be amazing.
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Antique and vintage toy cars and trucks are some of the most popular
of collectibles. Don't be deterred if they need a little TLC.
If you plan to flea market this weekend remember
to wear sunscreen and drink lots of water.
Keep an eye out for things that go and Happy Hunting!
If I had my toys, comic books and baseball cards from 60 years ago, I would be a millionaire now! I really enjoyed this post Jan!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous makeovers. Thanks for the trip down memory truck lane.
ReplyDeleteThey are great makeovers but strangely I like the befores this time.
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