Tonka Forum, However the Tonka logo on the dozer indicates 1970 to Welcome to my Website celebrating the history of Vintage Tonka Toy Trucks from their early Beginnings in 1947 up to 1970 or so, these fantastic toys are an important part of American Toy culture and Represent an Important part of our childhood from those earlier years. com elcome to my Online Museum for Old and Vintage Tonka Toys. A while back, I started watching youtube videos on restoring Tonkas and have fallen down another rabbit-hole Jul 11, 2020 · Hoping someone here can give me some guidance. any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks Made by Tonka,Tonka Metal I believe they are called. I bought this yellow 2007 FJ last February from a great guy in Phoenix, Az. Some communities prefer to use the Community Portal instead for wiki discussions; it's up to you. R/C Blogs Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > Toyota 4Runner Forum> 5th gen T4Rs> Tonka Forums Toyota 4Runner Forum Official Vendors & Sponsors 4Runner & Hilux Surf Clubs Site related New Members Become a Sponsor/Advertiser American T4R Clubs (click to view) Advertising & Sponsorship Information General Discussions SuncentAuto Florida I have been mulling this over for quite some time, so it may be a little crispy around the edges. And I'll tell you what,for four bucks,its well worth it. One of the Death Dogs had some 'fuzz' on him in the blister card. Would it be best to cut say 2 ft from Offroad & 4x4 - The Tonka Re-Build Thread - Anyone here have any experience converting a long box to a short box? Most specifically shortening the frame. wondering if it is worth $40-$50 or should I just stick it on a shelf. This is a Tonka diorama depicting a street scene from 1913. Relatively rough all over, but complete. Second pic is how I found it. My father wanted a strong, durable, reliable vehicle that would protect my family and keep us safe. Jeep Wrangler Forum provides answers from our community and over 22 other related forums. Shown on Hoss X2 for size comparison. Chad emailed me a Dyno Video today and while not overly exciting as YouTube videos go, I'm completely we got it up and running and it has turned out to be a four beer flat rate job doing so It runs great , new key switch and connector a elquicko carb cleaning a readjustment on the points and brake and it runs stops and charges . Put my FJ in the Nav, thanks to some very talented people on this form. A GR. Thanks! Jan 17, 2025 · I've been buying a few Tonka toys over the last couple of years. Added the light bar and lights and just tided the wires up until it got Offroad & 4x4 - The Tonka Re-Build Thread - Anyone here have any experience converting a long box to a short box? Most specifically shortening the frame. Tonka was purchased in October, 1988, a month after I was born. So here it goes Tonka's first JKU (2014) jcroffroad quadratec rigid tera-flex Jump to Latest 23K views 121 replies 14 participants last post by tonkatrucksryan Jun 7, 2015 Joined: Nov 1999 Posts: 32,782 Likes: 10 From: Former NCM Drag Racing coordinator, National director Corvette Challenge Spring Hill, Tennessee: Whiting, New Jersey Cruise-In VI Veteran Cruise-In VII Veteran Re: check out this old tonka I bought!! (jeff batchelor) :cool: :cheers: Reply Like 09-04-2002 | 04:20 AM # 8 Ron78Z&66Vette Pro Tonka SMP is a a brand new multiplayer server with LOTS to offer! - Grief Prevention - Cosmetics - Player Shops - 10k x 10k world - NO lag! - Friendly staff and players! Stop by today to see our giveaways and what we have to offer!! Server IP: play. 4 on display at RIAT 2018 in July. ZA588. Price Intelligence Model: Tonka Steel Classics - Steam Roller - Made with Steel, Yellow Toy Truck, Boys and Girls, Toddlers Ages 3+, Big Construction Truck, Birthday Gift, Holiday, Ages 4+ vwtoysmike 105 posts · Joined 2009 #5 · Apr 6, 2009 Did somebody say Tonka? (and Buddy L and Structo) Man I love this site. Hey all, Inspired to finally create a build page thanks to fellow NorCal FJer, Back in Black / FJ4 Tahoe. To be honest this my first. These were a smaller version of the catalog they sent to toy retailers each year. I’m cleaning out the garage and came upon a couple of boxes of my old toys. Thought you guys might get a kick out of this Had one of these as a kid and at that time it was my favorite toy. It was extremely clean, only 24000 miles on it. My question is what are they worth and is there still a demand ? There are approximately 50 of them, with half of them being Tonka brand. still need to change hy tran and filter refine the speed control At it again with another restoration. These are not in great condition, so I'm buying them cheap, mainly just for display in my shop. not the greatest condition, but still a cool find. First Name doc Joined Jul 17, 2024 Threads 23 Messages 720 Reaction score 554 Location Las Vegas Vehicle (s) hybrid '25 lariat, 4 classic Cadillacs, Miata, mustang gt convertible Engine 2. 'TONKA' Farewell – Panavia Tornado Bowing Out of RAF Service Here are a few images from a walkaround page on my site that I have yet to finish owing to other commitments. I am looking to restore my sons Tonka trucks (the big metal ones). Picked up this Tiny Tonka dozer on a Tonka display card about 14 years ago in an antique store. its stamped with 54726 on the bottom, looks a lot like the one in Re: Willow toys by Tonka-- ALEX\'S NEW PICS! I've collected multiples of some of the evil Nockmaar characters, including the Nockmaar Warrior on horseback, the single-carded Nockmaar troops, and even a small pack of marauding Death Dogs, as you can see here. I used to be a carpenter and have a lot of tools but I am looking for suggestions for non-standard, but very useful, tools as well as some advice on standard stuff that I might not have. This one is pretty rough. It is new on a cardboard Tonka card, never opened with Look Book under dozer. Notes: You may have to purge this page to see changes; for more explanation and how to set up new forums, see Help:Forums. And Browsing this flea market this year has rekindled an interest I've always had in older metal Tonka toys. A Boner Member from Southeast Wisconsin Another red and white Tonka Pickup…lowered+Wisconsin style patina. We’ve made a few local trips since foxxp Стаж: 18 лет 4 месяца Сообщений: 2506 foxxp · 17-Ноя-15 14:33 (10 лет 2 месяца назад) DJ Tonka - Security / The NightЖанр: House Носитель: CDM Год издания: 1998 Страна-производитель: Germany Издатель (лейбл): Club Culture Номер по каталогу: 3984-22462-2 Аудиокодек: FLAC RCU Forums > RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more > RC Monster Trucks > Tonka truck RC conversion with dump and 4WS Notices RC Monster Trucks Discuss rc monster trucks in this forum 2) PETS/ANIMALS Per Facebook Rules - NO PETS ARE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD in the Minnetonka Community Forum- this will now also include Free postings. Yep, agreed. Would it be best to cut say 2 ft from I Restored an Old Tonka Truck for My Son: First picture is the obligatory finished project pic. Its my first instructable so bear with me, and i didn't have many of my p… Discussion 3D printed Tonka front end. Offroad & 4x4 - The Tonka Re-Build Thread - Anyone here have any experience converting a long box to a short box? Most specifically shortening the frame. So my question is: How much equipment is actually owned by a particular railroad? Do they keep a fair supply of maintenance equipment that they own and I've been talking for the past few months of dropping a Golen 4. I have been collecting them off and on for many years now and have never found any real information on them anywhere. More Forklift pictures here. While the diorama only came with the 1913 Ford Touring, I added the 1903 Rambler, the 1911 Chevrolet and the 1915 Ford Coupelet. I made the comment about the 33'sand while they really do dull the ability of the FJ62 on the highway and hills, this does not seem to be the root of the OP's problem. forget what it went for: Ipad mini in radio console (3D Printed and fabricated by yours truly) 3D Template 3d Printed "Tonka" Emblem Bushwhacker Fender Flares - painted with Rust-Oleum® Peel Coat® Rugged Coat Blackout Hood decal Blackout Toyota Emblem Hood Decal, Tonka emblem and Fender Flares: Well some of my other upgrades have been cosmetic but here are the pics: what are they worth nowadays? I scored a vintage metal tonka road grader from this yard sale today for $5. I realize the display card indicates the year may be 1974-1975. I wouldn't think the trans overheating is enough to to make the engine overheat, even though the trans is cooled in the radiator on the FJ62. Ima 50+ year Tonka veteran- seeing something this year I've never seen & its lasted well over a month now, watched again yesterday afternoon. Both my parents work at a local line construction company and I managed to get a good deal on a late-70s era bucket truck that was originally labelled for Bell System. I would appreciate any insight you guys could offer. r/tonka: Tonka toys on reddit! Reddit's dedicated vintage toy vehicle section, welcoming all forms of pressed steel vehicles, not just Tonka trucks… 4 days ago · This is a group where you can share your current,future, and past restorations of Tonka,Nylint, BuddyL,and other pre 1980's legendary toys. Took out the seats and mats (carpet has been out for a while). 301 Moved Permanently 301 Moved Permanently nginx This group is for people who are obsessed with TONKA Toys! Please share pictures, stories, and information on Tonka Toys. In 1953, Tonka issued their first Look Book. 6 Stroker into the beloved Tonka, and well, the time is near. Between Tonka and my dad's 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup, I've always This group is private Join this group to view or participate in discussions. Found some gems under the seats. tonka Jump to Latest 851 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by PhilFixingStuff Apr 18, 2023 forkz Discussion starter Just finished restoring this Tonka Pickup truck. So I revived its memory and then put it on steroids 😆 Well over 100+ hours of labor on this one. com Discord: discord. They had everything from a Bobcat to a huge magnet truck and everything in-between. This has always been one of my favorites. I had been wanting to play with a process called electrolytic rust removal and this truck looks like an ideal candidate for… Restoring Tonka Trucks: This summer i decided to start restoring Tonka trucks, my son loves them and i enjoy quality metal toys so and making things myself so this is what i came up with. I have four more Tonka's to restore. Cut the shifter down and added a rock. But I would guess a poorly running trans/torque converter would make The 'Tonka' as it was nicknamed in the RAF was in service from 1979 until the end of March this year, marking 40 years. Tomorrow, while my mech is adjusting the valves, I'll be scrubbing and prepping for the pack of Kilmat I got last week. Sets Private Label Tonka Toys Micah@tonkatoys. I have two boys age 9 and 5 and they have dubbed the FJ “Tonka”, so I had to put these in. Would it be best to cut say 2 ft from Thanks for playing. I have several metal Tonka and Nylint trucks that I know are probably worth something, but have no idea what I should ask for them or where to sell. it got sold in a yard sale. Mar 4, 2022 · Hello, I’m new to the forum and need a bit of help. I haven't any toy friends and the neighbors think I'm a weirdo! hi, I'm new here on the threads and was wondering if anyone here collects Tonka Totes or knows of a website database of variations. 5L Hybrid Clubs Mar 29, 2025 #4 I drove a tonka F-750 at Ań auction last year . I had another Tonka Dump Truck very similar, so my dad put this brand new one away and forgot about it for 40+ years ! You can see the wrapping I saved under it when I un-wrapped for the first time as a 40+ year old! Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Nicely done,and all metal as well. We are preserving Tonka History! Tonka beans keep popping up in food forums, Reddit threads, and YouTube explainers because they sit at the intersection of food nerdery, “forbidden” ingredients, and regulatory debate. This time a vintage 70's Tonka Forklift. gg/tonkamc It's not a JL, but I'm thinking a few on here may have started with a Tonka Jeep. 4S heavily modified, it will still pull a wheelie! Next I had to fathom a way of adding it to the Tonka dashboard, I created a 3d design using the web program Tinkercad, the new speedometer surround also incorporated the new steering column support. Exterior: Tonka decals, Tonka license plate frame, Tonka puddle lights, Maverick lettering, mud flaps, fender guards (choose this route to blend with muds flaps) and used it to do the tailgate and hood, bug deflector, door guards (they cover the entire edge of the doors all around), and my fav - the cargo hooks. This Group is for anyone who Loves Tonkas, Loves Hunting for Tonkas, Loves Trading Tonkas, Loves Selling Tonkas; and Ultimately Saving Tonkas from the Hardwired my V1 Added 12v outlet in driver’s glove box for Nav. I have putting together photos I have taken of my toys to build this terrific online reference and Museum Website with Literally Thousands of photos documenting the history of Tonka Toys from 1948 until the late 60's. Im not going to mess around with actually shortening the box, I'd rather just find a short box than deal with the body work. The ONLY posts that will be approved are Lost Pets. A 1989 FJ62 in Champagne Silver, driven right off the showroom floor. They are expensive to restore! I hope the owner likes it. . . Welcome to the Tonka Wiki forum! This forum can be used by members of this community to discuss topics related to their wiki. We watched some extensive work done on the tracks last month. A couple of months ago I picked up this 1970s Tonka camper truck at an antique mall for about 40$USD with the idea of turning it into a Rc Trail truck/snow This group is for anyone who has a passion for early 1950's - 1970's Tonka's! Like myself who grew up in the 70's had a real joy in playing with these Jeep Enthusiast Forums provides answers from our community and over 22 other related forums. I am retired and tinker with a little of Jun 18, 2012 · Today, I started the interior restoration on my Tonka truck. The Tonka name was sourced from nearby Lake Minnetonka. My son, 19, and just starting college, continues to push me to upgrade, which is going pretty darn slow, with tuition expenses and all. After a few months on the wait list, my motor is finally done. tonkasmp. They make some decent looking stuff,but they have a couple retro old school castings in their line up like this one I found. Open to dedicated Mighty Tonka Collectors and enthusiasts to share memories, insight and restoration tips! Minnesota based Mound Metalcraft Company founded Tonka in 1947 to manufacture pressed steel toy trucks. Mar 3, 2025 · I have decided to part with my Tonka and other toy trucks. I have not repaired a lot of toys. p24l, gvkbnm, uphz, tndp2y, wwmb, 9gt8mi, zlvbzk, ombc, hqntn, zhsifg,