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[LEEVON]

Hi Clem, missed coming down with Brian and Dave to deliver the '63. I also kind of miss seeing it out my office window for the last year or more...glad it's going to be getting some new life. I should be able to get those guys together for a ride down to the toy drive. Leevon

[clemdaddy]

Originally Posted by uk54

Hi Clem, as usual all looking great, love those tailgate latches.

Michael

Thanks Michael, Got the latches from Macs Ford Parts and the arm straps from H&H. How's Tina doing?

Originally Posted by mjh1965

Glad to see you back posting , as its great to see the work going on at tuba trucks .

Thanks Bro, I've been seeing on Facebook that you are on the vacation of a lifetime with your new special lady, have big fun.

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Hi Clem, missed coming down with Brian and Dave to deliver the '63. I also kind of miss seeing it out my office window for the last year or more...glad it's going to be getting some new life. I should be able to get those guys together for a ride down to the toy drive. Leevon

Great Lee, we'll be looking forward to seeing you again.

Heading out this weekend with my brother to a big event in Kentucky. The Crown Victoria National Association Meet, first time for me but he's been going for years. Pray for us, we are driving his 55 Fairlane. I've been needing a vacation and this should be fun...

[realvc]

Greetings Clem

As always everything is looking mighty nice a Tuba Trucks.
That green on the 50 is close to what my 62 was when new. Not sure if it is the exact same shade but looks very close form here.

Warming up out in my shop so things are real slow on the 62. I've done some knick knack things on the vette and on the jeep but very little on truck.

Always good to see your updates.

[Grizz1963]

Not a lot to add Clem, but really great to see you back on here, despite life keeping you occupied.

Look forward to a closer inspection in September.

[rusty76]

Very nice work.

[clemdaddy]

A big thanks goes out to all my forum buds for their support and feedback.
This is the time of year that is very important to my wife Kim and me, it's our annual Toy Drive. Each year we sponsor a Toys for Tots event to provide a Merry Christmas gift for children that would not otherwise receive one.
The main attraction is a car & truck show as well as a cookout and gathering of like minded folks enjoying what there is to experience. Any of you truck folks that have followed the builds of Tuba Trucks and wish to aid in this cause, please drive your truck over to the show and join us in this event. The date this year is October 20th and all I can absolutely promise is a great meal and a warm feeling in your heart. We hope to see you here.

[jhrusk]

I would love to make the trip one day.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by jhrusk

I would love to make the trip one day.

Just Do It !!!


You will never regret it.


Those Fayetteville people, or to broaden it, Arkansans, will always make you feel like family.

Heck, if they were able to welcome Martin and I in 2015 from England, and then this year myself and Craig, both originally from South Africa, imagine how good you would feel joining this very worthy cause.


PS. I am sure Clem would happily receive toys, gifts contributions by courier, mail, on foot, or tossed over the fence too.....

It’s all for the kids.

[clemdaddy]

Any cool trucks and their owners in our area are sure welcome to join us...

[Grizz1963]

Last entry......

Christmas last year.


Thought I would post this here for those interested





Right.........


Associated Charity time.


On our 2019 Road Trip Dennis, Craig and I will be visiting Clem and Kim Johnson in Fayetteville Arkansas again this year.

Trip reporting thread will be here:

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...ennis-reloaded

Unfortunately we are traveling too early by a month this year.

I have mode two of these amazing charity events in the past.


HOWEVER.....


I would still like to appeal to anyone who has the financial ability or inclination, to support Clem’s attempt to support for the Toys for Tots campaign in Fayetteville where he has yearly shindig with food, trucks and music at the Tuba Trucks workshop www.tubatrucks.com
Clem arranges and Sponsors a large part of it himself.

Toy Drive is described by Wikipedia as:

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.

More info here.

https://www.toysfortots.org/

So if you feel compelled to contribute a toy or support to the drive please contact Clem via Tuba Trucks website and email or call to establish how you can help.

Poster lifted from FB.




I do hope that those who can attend and bring a toy in October will do so and get to meet some amazing people in the deal.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

A big thanks goes out to all my forum buds for their support and feedback.
This is the time of year that is very important to my wife Kim and me, it's our annual Toy Drive. Each year we sponsor a Toys for Tots event to provide a Merry Christmas gift for children that would not otherwise receive one.
The main attraction is a car & truck show as well as a cookout and gathering of like minded folks enjoying what there is to experience. Any of you truck folks that have followed the builds of Tuba Trucks and wish to aid in this cause, please drive your truck over to the show and join us in this event. The date this year is October 20th and all I can absolutely promise is a great meal and a warm feeling in your heart. We hope to see you here.

Its ALWAYS a BLAST, cant wait!

[clemdaddy]

Just trying to get a head count on forum members that are planning to head to Northwest Arkansas for the truck show and toy drive.

If you're planning on coming please reply to this post or pm me.
We want to make sure we have premium parking and plenty of food.

Thanks, Clem & Kim

[clemdaddy]

Have A Very Merry Christmas Ya'll

[realvc]

And a Very Merry Christmas to you too, Clem.

[Palf70Step]

Have a good one up there.

[rusty76]

Merry Christmas!

[Grizz1963]

Right back at ya.

And Miss Kim and all the critters.

[Palf70Step]

Me too, Have a very Merry Christmas

[uk54]

Merry Christmas

[Modges'66]

Merry Christmas to yourself & Kim also!

[mjh1965]

Merry Christmas Clem & Kim hope you have a good one
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[Modges'66]

So great to see that you are doing well Clem!
I love to see the pics of your projects!
Keep at it, and stay well!

[realvc]

Mighty fine looking trucks coming out of your shop. They are in better shape now than when they were new.

[clemdaddy]

Originally Posted by Bowler1

Good to see you back some nice looking trucks there keep them coming

Thanks, It's good to be back... miss this place.

Originally Posted by Modges'66

So great to see that you are doing well Clem!
I love to see the pics of your projects!
Keep at it, and stay well!

Thanks Pal. Caught up with your build and you're still making improvements on perfection.

Originally Posted by realvc

Mighty fine looking trucks coming out of your shop. They are in better shape now than when they were new.

Thanks, just need more time, never enough time...


About this time last year a 65 custom shortbed showed up and we began the process of making the owners dream truck.

Static drop, disc brakes, stroker motor, 5-speed tremac, original color with a complete frame up, nut and bolt rebuild.

The pics show where we are now with bed coming soon...

[clemdaddy]

Another current project in the shop is this 58 Cameo. It's been here for a few years but the time had come to get it underway. When we got it it already had a 1964 327 motor and a 4-speed hydro automatic. After the tear down we sent the frame out to the powder coaters and rebuilt the 327 to a 300 horse Corvette motor. The hydro was a lost cause since the rebuild was very costly and parts were next to impossible to find so we opted for a 700R. We also changed the rear end to a 65 12 bolt to get posi and more gear ratio options.