How to Repair a Tonka Riding Firetruck

A Tonka riding fire truck allows a child to have a great time by using the toy coupled with his imagination. The toy can be wheeled around the floor and used as an imaginary firetruck. Yet, like many other toys, children sometimes step on or otherwise break the toy. While initially frustrating, you can easily repair the Tonka riding fire truck by following a simple set of procedures.

Things You'll Need

  • Crazy glue
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Instructions

    • 1

      Reattach any pieces that can readily be fixed. Sometimes, a child will simply tear something off the Tonka fire truck that can be readily reattached. If you can do so, simply snap the piece back into place.

    • 2

      Take the remaining pieces and figure out where they should be reattached. Apply crazy glue to the part of that piece that will come in contact with the Tonka toy.

    • 3

      Press the piece against the area it needs to attach to on the truck. Hold the piece in position for a few minutes so that it will stay in the proper position. Let go of the piece. After 24 hours, you can allow your child to play with the toy again.

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