tuba trucks

[DaddyOh]

Very nice work, Clem... as usual!

I think people underestimate the amount of $$$$ that it takes to do a project 'right'. I tell people to expect to pay the cost of a brand new full size truck with same amount of bells and whistles.

[clemdaddy]

you're exactly right… but then I say that your old truck will appreciate and not depreciate, that it will be cheaper to register and insure, that parts and services in the future will be less, but best of all… older trucks kill it in the cool department. go figure.
all we can do is build them… can't afford to finance them too. hope she comes back and continues the build, I don't know what to do with it otherwise.

and thanks Daddy-Oh.. really dig your work.

[Low Elco]

Is she up to date? I hope so.

[Bomp]

Excellent work Clem. October can't get here soon enough.

Hope the best for Maudes owner.

[clemdaddy]

Thanks Bomp and LowElco, the good news is she came by on Friday with an installment and reassured me that all was good... Maude's Back.
We spent a couple of weeks on the Austin Blue and got quite a bit done. Front sheet metal and bright work hung, Retro sound stereo and subs installed, all the factory air stuff finished and a bunch of the paint and body work on the bed and tailgate plus the wheel tubs...

[clemdaddy]

Friday was a banner day... after 5 years of sitting out back all deprived and neglected my 39 deluxe coupe is headed for headers. Custom Craft Headers is building a set of fender walls for the LS6. That is hopefully only the beginning of the work on this car cause I really want to drive my HotRod before... ahhh, well, you know, before.

[Bomp]

If its not to forward of me,,,,,,,,,,
Can I be the first to call
ShotGun

[60chevyjim]

cool looking old f car clem .
I got a chopped 50 tudor f car project

[ChrisDollins]

That truck is going to turn out nice! Glad everything is back on track with it. You do amazing work. Can't wait for October. Good to see the hold hotrod getting some attention as well!

Chris

[dwcardfan]

The truck is looking good Clem. Beautiful work as always. Ls6 man that thing is gonna be sweet!!! I would be getting excited too.

[mjh1965]

Originally Posted by Bomp

If its not to forward of me,,,,,,,,,,
Can I be the first to call
ShotGun

I think I might have to fight you for that seat Bomp . The truck looks great just wish I was coming over this year , but I guess if I come next year the Hot Rod might be finished .

[bj383ss]

Man I think I am going to have to paint my radiator covers body color after seeing this awesome truck! Looks amazing.

Bret

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Nice coupe Clem! Best thing you can do is add Chevy power.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Man I think I am going to have to paint my radiator covers body color after seeing this awesome truck! Looks amazing.

Bret

I just realised, my truck never had them fitted.

Are they standard or an aftermarket piece?

I do like the way Clems came out.

Checked a pic from when I got my truck.......


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Looks like I will be parts hunting again.

[bj383ss]

Rian,

I believe they are standard.

Bret

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Rian,

I believe they are standard.

Bret

LOL...!!

Obviously not on mine then.

Pity.

[Palf70Step]

Yep Rian they are standard. Never noticed it on yours until you mentioned it. They will help with you cooling alsi by keeping the air pushing thru not over /around radiator, especially if you get or make some of the rubber pieces to keep the air flow right.

Mine are not nearly as nice as Clem's

[duallyjams]

Hope everyone has voted for Clem truck of the month

[clemdaddy]

Originally Posted by Bomp

If its not to forward of me,,,,,,,,,,
Can I be the first to call
ShotGun

haha, by the time the coupes done I'll need you to drive it.

Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

cool looking old f car clem .
I got a chopped 50 tudor f car project

I almost got a 50 club coupe a few years back, like those cars.

Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

That truck is going to turn out nice! Glad everything is back on track with it. You do amazing work. Can't wait for October. Good to see the hold hotrod getting some attention as well!
Chris

thanks, chris... be good to see you this fall.

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

The truck is looking good Clem. Beautiful work as always. Ls6 man that thing is gonna be sweet!!! I would be getting excited too.

it has been too long coming and we're going to make some big moves to get that car on the road... full roller Ls6 with Hilborn stacks.

Originally Posted by mjh1965

I think I might have to fight you for that seat Bomp . The truck looks great just wish I was coming over this year , but I guess if I come next year the Hot Rod might be finished .

looks like shotgun opened up if Gregs driving... wish you were coming too but we'll be doing it for a while yet so next year will be good too and that gives me a deadline for the coupe.

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Man I think I am going to have to paint my radiator covers body color after seeing this awesome truck! Looks amazing.
Bret

Thanks Bret, I know its a long drive but would love to see your truck come October.

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Nice coupe Clem! Best thing you can do is add Chevy power.

Thanks Johnny, and so right you are...

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Hope everyone has voted for Clem truck of the month

Thanks for all the positive comments fellas. We really appreciate it. Most of you guys know that there's 2 other guys that bring alot to the work done here. Pete and Dano are both big reasons the projects get done to a pretty high level. I admire you guys that are doing it yourselves. there's a lot to building one of these trucks and the variety of the builders out there, sure makes this community great.

Whoops, too much flapping the keys and not enough pics... back later.

[clemdaddy]

We got to a point where pics were relevant on the Austin truck.
the bed got deep paint and a beautiful cut and buff by Dano. Next the tubs and inside bed panels got undercoat. Then it was on to the boards... used pine from Mar-K and decided to see if we would like a gloss black finish. Not having seen it before we primed and sanded then put 8 coats of gloss single stage enamel on them. Once again Dano cut and buffed till they looked like the top of a Steinway. We liked it.

[duallyjams]

wow

[dwcardfan]

Love that bed!!!

[aerotruk63]

Steinway finish is an understatement!
My God that's beautiful.

[flashed]

That looks better than any Steinway I have ever seen and I have seen a few.

[NVS-C10]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

We got to a point where pics were relevant on the Austin truck.
the bed got deep paint and a beautiful cut and buff by Dano. Next the tubs and inside bed panels got undercoat. Then it was on to the boards... used pine from Mar-K and decided to see if we would like a gloss black finish. Not having seen it before we primed and sanded then put 8 coats of gloss single stage enamel on them. Once again Dano cut and buffed till they looked like the top of a Steinway. We liked it.

Wow!!

The detail in this truck and the gloss of the bed floor is amazing!