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I came by your shop last year and met Cotton and some others before the party got started. Very cool place you have there.

Don, Martin, Rian and I got together at Don's place in Searcy earlier that week.

You guys were on a wrecking yard run Sat. morning when I got there and I left before you got back and the party got started on that Sat. in 2015.

I had planned on coming for the 2016 but did not make it.

I was at the WELSCO open house at Alltell arena a few weeks ago and saw a man there that looked familiar to me. Then I realized he looked like you, who I've not met.
Was that you? I started to go up the guy and say, "are you Clem Daddy?"

Great work on all the trucks and cars, thanks for sharing and thanks for keeping some cool rides on the road.

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Tires are 7:00 R15 STA (Speciality Tires of America) from Summit and thanks...

Thanks and I am sorry we haven't met yet. Perhaps this year? Didn't go to the Welsco Open House, really didn't even know about it, though I do have an account with them.

Thanks guys for visiting this rambling build thread. Should be able to post more progress on the 66 Ferd later this week.
till then...

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Keep Rambling Brother!!!:metal:

Have a Blessed New Year!!!:mm:

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'52 Flatty is cleeeeeean. Same as the frame.

Orange cab & doors look top notch too. I know it cause I've seen them in person.
Shoot, I knew I forgot to put the Impala Christmas lights away.

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The 52 is looking good and I like the Orange and White combo . What are the colours and are the the factory colours.

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Same to ya partner...

Thanks Bomp, we're making a little headway though the temps are brutal. The Impala lights are a permanent fixture, thank you very much. We'll see if they survive the winter...

Thanks Martin, the colors on the 66 cab are cameo white and light red or as close as my paint guy can mix. Both factory as far as I know...

Appreciate you fellas looking in, hope to post some more pics as soon as the camera thaws...

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This is a well optioned 66 GMC 4-wheel drive which was originally for an employee but it didn't work out. it's got power steering and brakes, a PTO driven winch, electric parking brake, 4-speed granny and a freshly rebuilt 305 V-6. it also has the saddle tank but don't know much about the condition. We straighten her out a bit and through on a 10 footer paint job and sprayed some bed liner too. All in all, not a bad Jimmy.
The plan is to roll her out to the corner for sale and see what happens...

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More great work lovely looking truck as usual Clem

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Turkey truck looking good Clem.

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really nice lookin GMC 4X4 YOU GOT THERE....and all the others I might add...

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clem what is the color of the interior of the Austin Blue truck. paint code ?

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Sunlit Sandstone Beige, a late model Infiniti color. In Nason Ful-Cryl its F2851D
hope that helps.

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Tuba has been able to spend a little time on the 52 1/2 ton Flatbed. Got the rebuilt motor in the chassis and the cab is ready for color. Not shown are the doors which were in the booth, curing the primer. Took the other brass door knob like is in my black 65 dually and shinned it up for this truck.

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That is looking so incredibly good Clem.

Doorknob is the winner.

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Good lookin' work, Clem!

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Good looking projects!

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All that I can say is WOW!
everything that I see is very nice!

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great job Clem, what color blue did you paint the 235?

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thank you sir… the 52 flatty is starting to feel like a keeper. We need another shop truck around here.:metal:

thanks man, you might think about heading south sometime… tacos and margs any incentive to you?

appreciate it buddy...

it's all photoshopped, there are no trucks out there:lol: thanks Mike, are the tranny woos over?

thank you Chad… 1607 chevy blue engine paint in the duplicator rattle can, I think.

I appreciate you guys bouncing along with us… this week we are crunching on the sweet green 54, trying to get her parade ready. Also the 66 custom Ford is getting some attention.

Will post pics real soon...

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Awesome work!!! We need a live web feed just to keep up with everything!

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Truck is beautiful! Always looking forward to seeing more of your guys work!

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This sweet 54 deluxe got a complete make-over in 2 and a half months time. Engine overhaul, clutch, bed boards, wheels and tires, grill, interior, stereo… the list goes on. All for a great guy who has owned it since high school many years ago. The deadline was based on driving her in a St. Patricks Day parade on Friday up in northern Missouri. Made it… but just barely, rolled out yesterday afternoon. Very happy customer…

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A few more pics…

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Well done Clem and the team you have knocked that one out of the park it won't be long before you have your own TV show on discovery at this rate

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Wow, gorgeous truck!

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Morning Clem !!

That is one spectacular finish to the truck.

I love the last photo you posted.

Kind of summarises the whole Tuba Trucks experience.

Well done.

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WOW, what a truck!

It may not have looked that good new. Completed in two and half months sounds like a record of some kind too.

Will look great in any parade but being green it is very fitting for a St. Patrick's Day parade.

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What a beauty, great work. :c2:

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NIce work!

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Appreciate the offer- It was lined up to come to the party, and I got shanked at the last minute. Hopefully this year. You guys gotta come up to the Nationals sometime, we have a great time! Mmmmm, tacos.

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Another Awesome Creation!!! Well done Sir!!!:metal:

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Sweet 5 window. I'm green with envy.

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thanks man, negative on that live feed thingy, we'd never get anything done...:lol:

thank you buddy, we got to meet up soon.

thanks Martin, we just need a top-flight mechanic to complete the team…?

thanks Chris, appreciate it...

Thanks Rian, Happy customers are what it's all about.

Thank you man, haven't heard yet, but I hope he had an eventful time with zero problems… hehe

thanks, whats better than old chevys?

Appreciate it bro...

thanks Don… time for an update on your rig.

Thank you Greg… you know how it is… working all day, trying to make it happen. but, big time kudos to you pal. all that time in, and no for sure future.
Worry not, you'll be killin' it soon but maybe a little further south...

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Back a few pages ago a 65 standard cab, one time Texaco fleet truck, came to us for a redo. A cool older lady owned and was in love with her truck named 'Maude'. There were a few bumps in the road and progress got delayed some but slowly and steadily Maude came back. Now sporting a fresh repaint the cab is bolted to the frame, doors were hung and the inners were installed. Maude is starting to look like a truck again.

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Clem, the '54 is a total work of art!
The '65 is lookin' great also!
I am always keepin' an eye on ya!!!
Always lookin' forward to the day that I can start working for you, and doin' this stuff!!!

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Clem the 54 looked great and in only 2 months during the winter!! The 65 may be slower but it is looking good also. Good work

Dwight

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Maude, ahhh,,, I remember the owner. Nice lady. Glad Maude will have a loving owner.
Cab and frame looking top notch.

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I do continue to be amazed by the work you guys turn out.

That truck (Maude) looks just lovely.

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Me too, I am looking for a mechanic right now and when you're ready, I'll be looking for you. And thanks man...

Appreciate it Dwight...


She's been coming by pretty regular and is thrilled with the progress.

Thanks Rian… damn we miss you buddy.


The shop has been working on a few 50's models for a while now and we have one of our own in the works. It' been redubbed 'B-52'. A 6' flat bed cut down from 10' with all the running lights, spot light, giant stop light, 3:55 rear gear, dual brake cylinder and whatever else we can find out back. It should be a fun shop truck though driving one is like steering a boat while sitting on a park bench…

Here's the second episode of 'B-52'