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Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:57 pm
by Phils67
I think I've hit a new level of boredom today. I finally started restoring one of those old metal Tonka Jeep Gladiators. This one is a DRW dump body one.
I have to admit this is way easier that restoring the real thing haha anyone else out there ever restore these before? I always pick these up when I come across them

Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:55 pm
by Stuka
I have yet to come across one. Any photos of the one you are fixing up?

Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:59 pm
by Phils67
I have a couple pics but it's been a while and don't remember how to upload

Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:16 pm
by backroadin'
I found a light blue pickup one at a flea market a while ago - it's in decent shape but with good patina surface rust here and there. Tailgate is there too. I like it just the way it is, but I can see where it would be fun to restore it. What are you thinking for colors?

Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:57 pm
by Phils67
I ended up going with red body and yellow dump like the original. Idk. Was just a fun project while bored haha. 3rd coat is drying now

Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:48 am
by jaber
Had a friend that found this at a yard sale.

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Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:58 pm
by backroadin'
That's awesome!!

Re: Tonka Gladiator resto

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:11 am
by Phils67
Love them both!