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**clemdaddy** · 11-03-2014, 07:27 AM

morning all...
we started on a shop truck about 6 weeks ago. just needed a driver to run for parts and cruise about town.
did the body work the first couple of weeks and sprayed a couple of coats of epoxy primer. then we built a fresh 283 to replace the old tired six. pulled the stick out and installed turbo 350.
2 weeks ago we got the logo on the doors and painted the grill and bumper. this past weekend the motor got broken in, redid the brakes and a lokar shifter was installed.

so thats where we are now... not running but close.

Dubnova · 11-03-2014, 08:50 AM

Nice and clean!

I like the green engine against the black inner fenders. Good job.

NEWFISHER · 11-03-2014, 11:11 AM

Great little shop truck. Clean

TJ's Chevy · 11-03-2014, 11:33 AM

Sweet shop truck!

Grizz1963 · 11-03-2014, 01:37 PM

Dannnggg!!! That is nice.

I do so wish we were not so far away.

Love the engine and also the sign writing on the doors.

Ta2Don · 11-03-2014, 02:59 PM

That 64 is looking SWEET!!!

One quick question… Is Tuba Trucks pronounced tooba like the horn???

dwcardfan · 11-03-2014, 03:47 PM

Very nice! I wish mine would shape up that nice in 6 WEEKS!

**clemdaddy** · 11-03-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubnova

Nice and clean!

I like the green engine against the black inner fenders. Good job.

thanks, i'm fond of that alpine green also...

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Great little shop truck. Clean

got a few other things to do to her before she goes to work but its been a fun project... so far

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Sweet shop truck!

thank you tj, always kinda wanted to do a satin black truck with the red wheels and wide whites.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Dannnggg!!! That is nice.

I do so wish we were not so far away.

Love the engine and also the sign writing on the doors.

i appreciate it man. this truck has been a good little diversion and i'm with you on that far away thing. we'll have to see what we can do about that...

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

That 64 is looking SWEET!!!

One quick question… Is Tuba Trucks pronounced tooba like the horn???

thanks don and yeah 'TUBA' like the big horn. remind me to tell ya the story behind the name sometime.

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Very nice! I wish mine would shape up that nice in 6 WEEKS!

thanks man, the truck sat around here for a year before the idea came about but the actual work began mid september. we were trying to get it done by the truck party in october but didn't make it. funny thing though, the one-shot paint on the door art was still wet that saturday, glad nobody touched it....

will be back working on the shop truck soon. it lives outside and we got some cold rainy weather coming in so... back to the garage for me. thanks for the compliments guys.

Jeff La · 11-04-2014, 12:08 AM

That's a really nice shop truck, came out great.

Bomp · 11-04-2014, 07:05 AM

Knockin these truck out like flies. Blat Blat Blat <----- fly killin noise.

Building up more excitement about heading out there next year.
Looks great Clem.

XLCOR_65 · 11-04-2014, 09:48 AM

Lookin good!

mjh1965 · 11-04-2014, 07:12 PM

Nice looking work truck
like Rian said you guys are so lucky getting parts and doing them in the uk is hard work but well worth it in the end

markeb01 · 11-04-2014, 08:02 PM

Wow that looks great! I'm not sure what impresses me most - the wheel/tire combo, the neat and subdued detailing under the hood, or the door art. Nice decisions and execution all the way around!

cooperhw · 11-04-2014, 08:54 PM

Awesome. Heck it takes me weeks to change tires it seems. Years to put a project together. Hoping to put my new (to me) 63 back on the road in a couple months.

**clemdaddy** · 11-05-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

That's a really nice shop truck, came out great.

appreciate it man

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Knockin these truck out like flies. Blat Blat Blat <----- fly killin noise.

Building up more excitement about heading out there next year.
Looks great Clem.

thanks buddy, i'm already looking forward to next years truckfest... bigger&better

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Originally Posted by XLCOR_65

Lookin good!

thanks a bunch

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

Nice looking work truck
like Rian said you guys are so lucky getting parts and doing them in the uk is hard work but well worth it in the end

i know its tough to build americana in the uk but you guys have a network of cyber-brothers over here and we're willing to help.
and you are right... whatever it takes, its still worth it.

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Wow that looks great! I'm not sure what impresses me most - the wheel/tire combo, the neat and subdued detailing under the hood, or the door art. Nice decisions and execution all the way around!

thanks mark. reading what you said just made my day. i really appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Awesome. Heck it takes me weeks to change tires it seems. Years to put a project together. Hoping to put my new (to me) 63 back on the road in a couple months.

i'm usually pretty slow at this stuff but i was driven to throw one together this time and truthfully... i dig it.
a whole lot less work but still a pretty good result.
good luck with your project and keep after it...

did a t-shirt this year of the logo, the one thats on the doors of the shop truck. it turned out pretty good and i stuck a couple in the inside of every hobby truck or car that showed up.
last years t-shirt is kinda sentimental as it was the 'year of red'...
here it is...

duallyjams · 11-05-2014, 10:41 PM

We bought a truck and then poof before we new it was done.
Alpine Green the new it color, from here on out all new engine install are required to be alpine green until further notice.

mjh1965 · 11-06-2014, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

appreciate it man

thanks buddy, i'm already looking forward to next years truckfest... bigger&better

thanks a bunch

i know its tough to build americana in the uk but you guys have a network of cyber-brothers over here and we're willing to help.
and you are right... whatever it takes, its still worth it.

thanks mark. reading what you said just made my day. i really appreciate it.

i'm usually pretty slow at this stuff but i was driven to throw one together this time and truthfully... i dig it.
a whole lot less work but still a pretty good result.
good luck with your project and keep after it...

did a t-shirt this year of the logo, the one thats on the doors of the shop truck. it turned out pretty good and i stuck a couple in the inside of every hobby truck or car that showed up.
last years t-shirt is kinda sentimental as it was the 'year of red'...
here it is...

Last years t-shirt will almost be enough to get Rian on a plane with me next year

Grizz1963 · 12-18-2014, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

Last years t-shirt will almost be enough to get Rian on a plane with me next year

Seems you were right Martin.......

The T-Shirt has me headed for Clem's party in October.

Neat sign writing Clem.

Like the stretched S in the web address.

**clemdaddy** · 12-21-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

So looking forward to coming over in October

me too... will be big fun.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Great looking truck

thanks mike, i bet boosted bertha will be one of the best on the forum. looking good so far...

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Diggin' on your daily

its been fun to throw together, hope it stays together a while.

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Originally Posted by Monte's62

Very cool. I also like the alpine green engine.

thanks, appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Seems you were right Martin.......

The T-Shirt has me headed for Clem's party in October.

Neat sign writing Clem.

Like the stretched S in the web address.

thanks rian, we'll add a little sinclair flair to next years shirt for ya and maybe a unionjack in there somewhere too.

got the step bumper for the shop truck painted. we found it in a salvage yard and it's stamped with a dealership name from alma arkansas. just seemed to fit the truck.

jjzepplin · 11-06-2014, 04:54 AM

Very nice work. Interested in how well your 2bbl Holley performs. Love the engine color as well.

**clemdaddy** · 12-17-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Very nice work. Interested in how well your 2bbl Holley performs. Love the engine color as well.

the holley runs good now. it was a little iffy at first but after a cleanout and a kit it works well.

got the tailgate mounted and the letters filled in plus some more advertising on the side. also a new carpet installed and now the shop truck is a dream to drive. its become my new daily... rear bumper coming soon.

mjh1965 · 12-17-2014, 07:02 PM

So looking forward to coming over in October

**67cheby** · 12-17-2014, 08:05 PM

Great looking truck

Bomp · 12-17-2014, 09:34 PM

Diggin' on your daily

Monte's62 · 12-17-2014, 09:56 PM

Very cool. I also like the alpine green engine.

11-03-2014, 07:27 AM	#1
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	tuba trucks morning all... we started on a shop truck about 6 weeks ago. just needed a driver to run for parts and cruise about town. did the body work the first couple of weeks and sprayed a couple of coats of epoxy primer. then we built a fresh 283 to replace the old tired six. pulled the stick out and installed turbo 350. 2 weeks ago we got the logo on the doors and painted the grill and bumper. this past weekend the motor got broken in, redid the brakes and a lokar shifter was installed. so thats where we are now... not running but close. Attached Images

11-03-2014, 08:50 AM	#2
Dubnova Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 201	Re: tuba trucks Nice and clean! I like the green engine against the black inner fenders. Good job.

11-03-2014, 11:11 AM	#3
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: tuba trucks Great little shop truck. Clean __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

11-03-2014, 11:33 AM	#4
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: tuba trucks Sweet shop truck! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-03-2014, 01:37 PM	#5
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: tuba trucks Dannnggg!!! That is nice. I do so wish we were not so far away. Love the engine and also the sign writing on the doors. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-03-2014, 02:59 PM	#6
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: tuba trucks That 64 is looking SWEET!!! One quick question… Is Tuba Trucks pronounced tooba like the horn??? __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-03-2014, 03:47 PM	#7
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: tuba trucks Very nice! I wish mine would shape up that nice in 6 WEEKS! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

11-04-2014, 12:08 AM	#9
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: tuba trucks That's a really nice shop truck, came out great.

11-04-2014, 07:05 AM	#10
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: tuba trucks Knockin these truck out like flies. Blat Blat Blat <----- fly killin noise. Building up more excitement about heading out there next year. Looks great Clem.

11-04-2014, 09:48 AM	#11
XLCOR_65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SW MO Posts: 116	Re: tuba trucks Lookin good! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB SBW, 292, SM420 1963 Chevy II SS 1951 Chevy Business Coupe Gasser 1949 Willys Overland

11-04-2014, 07:12 PM	#12
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: tuba trucks Nice looking work truck like Rian said you guys are so lucky getting parts and doing them in the uk is hard work but well worth it in the end

11-04-2014, 08:02 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: tuba trucks Wow that looks great! I'm not sure what impresses me most - the wheel/tire combo, the neat and subdued detailing under the hood, or the door art. Nice decisions and execution all the way around! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-04-2014, 08:54 PM	#14
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: tuba trucks Awesome. Heck it takes me weeks to change tires it seems. Years to put a project together. Hoping to put my new (to me) 63 back on the road in a couple months.

11-05-2014, 10:41 PM	#16
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: tuba trucks We bought a truck and then poof before we new it was done. Alpine Green the new it color, from here on out all new engine install are required to be alpine green until further notice. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-06-2014, 04:54 AM	#20
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: tuba trucks Very nice work. Interested in how well your 2bbl Holley performs. Love the engine color as well. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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12-17-2014, 07:02 PM	#22
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: tuba trucks So looking forward to coming over in October __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

12-17-2014, 08:05 PM	#23
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: tuba trucks Great looking truck __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-17-2014, 09:34 PM	#24
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: tuba trucks Diggin' on your daily

12-17-2014, 09:56 PM	#25
Monte's62 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Ga Posts: 308	Re: tuba trucks Very cool. I also like the alpine green engine.

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