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Braunschweiger · 04-07-2023, 02:54 AM

A pretty great offer,
now from Germany it would be a long way.
I wish you luck in your search for an employee who is passionate about what you do.

**clemdaddy** · 05-07-2023, 10:17 AM

This 65 short-bed custom cab has left the building. It has a Blueprint 350 crate motor and a Tremec 5-speed connected to a 3:73 posi 12 bolt. A 4-5 static drop from springs and spindles plus a drop block. Vintage Air linked with factory AC vents and an original gauge cluster make this hotrod truck a pleasure to drive.
Congrats JB and happy motoring for many years from TubaTrucks.

duallyjams · 05-08-2023, 08:24 AM

A perfect combination for a fun truck to drive for many many years.

350TacoZilla · 05-08-2023, 05:45 PM

Good looking setup for sure. I would love to see a 5spd on the column conversion for some of these trucks with a nice bench seat. I'm sure it would make a lot of people do a double take.

hewittca · 05-09-2023, 07:05 AM

Wow, you do some excellent work! I love your shop too.

**clemdaddy** · 06-05-2023, 11:32 AM

Almost done on this 66 long-bed. Needs carpet and a little test driving, but that should be it. The engine is a Blueprint 383 with a healthy cam, 700R and posi 3:73 gears. Original light red paint with a grey metallic interior. This one is for a friend in Louisiana and soon he will be driving his dream. Happy Motoring Leon.

realvc · 06-05-2023, 12:04 PM

Very, very, very nice. Just like everything from your shop.

**clemdaddy** · 07-18-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

A perfect combination for a fun truck to drive for many many years.

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Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

Good looking setup for sure. I would love to see a 5spd on the column conversion for some of these trucks with a nice bench seat. I'm sure it would make a lot of people do a double take.

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Originally Posted by hewittca

Wow, you do some excellent work! I love your shop too.

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Originally Posted by realvc

Very, very, very nice. Just like everything from your shop.

Thanks fellas, always appreciate the compliments.

After the green 65 and the red 66 were finished the next one up is the 58 Cameo. The crew here has done a great job bringing the Cameo restoration to a level that may be one of our best builds. This month the inner metal bed was painted contrasting dark blue along with the top and cab window surrounds. Then the bed and bed boards were installed. Next came the fiberglass bed sides and trim. At that point we knew this one was going to be special. Everything that was added after that just took this truck to another 'Oh Wow' moment. Heres some pics. Still a-ways to go but motivation is not a problem. Stay cool... heat exhaustion is real so take care and thanks again.

Grizz1963 · 07-18-2023, 04:42 PM

I will be over in early September to inspect your work.

Looking great as always Clem.

joesscamaro · 07-19-2023, 09:57 AM

Loving the '58! Always so clean! Thanks for sharing the newest project.

**clemdaddy** · 07-31-2023, 04:06 PM

Message me for more info or call and let's talk.

**clemdaddy** · 08-04-2023, 11:21 AM

Another one has left the shop...
Leon and Regina have taken their 66 long-bed back to New Orleans. They are now part of the Tuba Trucks family and we will be connected for as long as they own and enjoy their truck. The guys here did a great job on this one. Happy motoring Leon and let her drive once in a while.

Grizz1963 · 08-04-2023, 01:57 PM

Beautiful work Clem.

joesscamaro · 08-07-2023, 06:07 AM

Always love seeing updates to your thread. Thanks for sharing.

**clemdaddy** · 08-24-2023, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Beautiful work Clem.

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Always love seeing updates to your thread. Thanks for sharing.

Appreciate the kind words.

Now that the Louisiana truck has gone home, we have space to work on a few others. The GMC carryall is in paint, The red and black 48 is back from hibernation and the 63 patina is occupying it's own shop. More pics later on those but first the 58 Cameo is ready to roll out.

**clemdaddy** · 08-24-2023, 03:56 PM

The 1958 Chevrolet Cameo has left the shop. This rare two-tone color combo is powered by a second-gen Corvette 327 and a 700R4 overdrive trans. The guys here at Tuba Trucks did a fantastic job bringing this Cameo back to it's previous glory. Plus, we made some great friends in the process. It's really nice when one rolls out and everybody is happy.

**clemdaddy** · 08-24-2023, 03:59 PM

A few more pics...

**clemdaddy** · 08-24-2023, 04:02 PM

And the last batch...

realvc · 08-24-2023, 06:11 PM

I bet that truck gets it's picture taken a lot on the way home. Aloso some waves and thumbs up.

Do you ever see any of the GMC trucks from the mid to late 50's with Pontiac engines & trans? Those were rare too.

Thanks for a shop update, always enjoyable.

rbruno68 · 08-25-2023, 09:27 AM

That Cameo is incredible. All these old trucks had such style to them. Great job!

**pdxhall** · 08-26-2023, 12:21 PM

Beautiful work as usual. The owners look very happy, as they should. What's next?

Ta2Don · 10-02-2023, 03:32 PM

Beautiful, Clem. Beautiful!!!

Modges'66 · 10-10-2023, 08:32 PM

Some very beautiful examples as always, Clem!

**clemdaddy** · 10-11-2023, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by realvc

I bet that truck gets it's picture taken a lot on the way home. Aloso some waves and thumbs up.

Do you ever see any of the GMC trucks from the mid to late 50's with Pontiac engines & trans? Those were rare too.

Thanks for a shop update, always enjoyable.

Happy to report that they have hit the show circuit and are doing really well. I haven't seen any of those Pontiac powered trucks but I have heard about them, how cool would that be.

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Originally Posted by rbruno68

That Cameo is incredible. All these old trucks had such style to them. Great job!

Thanks, the styling of the older trucks is why we all love them.

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

Beautiful work as usual. The owners look very happy, as they should. What's next?

Thanks, Tuba finally has a full crew of 5 like-minded guys. Next up is the 66 GMC Carryall.

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Beautiful, Clem. Beautiful!!!

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Originally Posted by Modges'66

Some very beautiful examples as always, Clem!

Wow, Don & Mike... great hearing from you guys again.

The 66 Jimmy carryall is back in the shop. Metallic light green and cream on the outside and a warmer fawn and cream interior. We just completed the oak flooring in the back and all four of the sliding side windows. Don't know if any of you guys have attempted restoring those side windows but they sure are a challenge. Our usual glass company declined the job.

Grizz1963 · 10-11-2023, 10:16 AM

Magnificent……….

04-07-2023, 02:54 AM	#726
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 813	Re: tuba trucks A pretty great offer, now from Germany it would be a long way. I wish you luck in your search for an employee who is passionate about what you do. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

05-07-2023, 10:17 AM	#727
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks This 65 short-bed custom cab has left the building. It has a Blueprint 350 crate motor and a Tremec 5-speed connected to a 3:73 posi 12 bolt. A 4-5 static drop from springs and spindles plus a drop block. Vintage Air linked with factory AC vents and an original gauge cluster make this hotrod truck a pleasure to drive. Congrats JB and happy motoring for many years from TubaTrucks. Attached Images

05-08-2023, 08:24 AM	#728
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: tuba trucks A perfect combination for a fun truck to drive for many many years. __________________ 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!

05-08-2023, 05:45 PM	#729
350TacoZilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hancock Md Posts: 421	Re: tuba trucks Good looking setup for sure. I would love to see a 5spd on the column conversion for some of these trucks with a nice bench seat. I'm sure it would make a lot of people do a double take.

05-09-2023, 07:05 AM	#730
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,765	Re: tuba trucks Wow, you do some excellent work! I love your shop too. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

06-05-2023, 11:32 AM	#731
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks Almost done on this 66 long-bed. Needs carpet and a little test driving, but that should be it. The engine is a Blueprint 383 with a healthy cam, 700R and posi 3:73 gears. Original light red paint with a grey metallic interior. This one is for a friend in Louisiana and soon he will be driving his dream. Happy Motoring Leon. Attached Images

06-05-2023, 12:04 PM	#732
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: tuba trucks Very, very, very nice. Just like everything from your shop. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

07-18-2023, 04:42 PM	#734
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,577	Re: tuba trucks I will be over in early September to inspect your work. Looking great as always Clem. __________________ 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.

07-19-2023, 09:57 AM	#735
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: tuba trucks Loving the '58! Always so clean! Thanks for sharing the newest project.

07-31-2023, 04:06 PM	#736
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks Message me for more info or call and let's talk. Attached Images

08-04-2023, 11:21 AM	#737
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks Another one has left the shop... Leon and Regina have taken their 66 long-bed back to New Orleans. They are now part of the Tuba Trucks family and we will be connected for as long as they own and enjoy their truck. The guys here did a great job on this one. Happy motoring Leon and let her drive once in a while. Attached Images

08-04-2023, 01:57 PM	#738
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,577	Re: tuba trucks Beautiful work Clem. __________________ 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.

08-07-2023, 06:07 AM	#739
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: tuba trucks Always love seeing updates to your thread. Thanks for sharing.

08-24-2023, 03:56 PM	#741
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks The 1958 Chevrolet Cameo has left the shop. This rare two-tone color combo is powered by a second-gen Corvette 327 and a 700R4 overdrive trans. The guys here at Tuba Trucks did a fantastic job bringing this Cameo back to it's previous glory. Plus, we made some great friends in the process. It's really nice when one rolls out and everybody is happy. Attached Images

08-24-2023, 03:59 PM	#742
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks A few more pics... Attached Images



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08-24-2023, 04:02 PM	#743
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks And the last batch... Attached Images

08-24-2023, 06:11 PM	#744
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: tuba trucks I bet that truck gets it's picture taken a lot on the way home. Aloso some waves and thumbs up. Do you ever see any of the GMC trucks from the mid to late 50's with Pontiac engines & trans? Those were rare too. Thanks for a shop update, always enjoyable. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

08-25-2023, 09:27 AM	#745
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 167	Re: tuba trucks That Cameo is incredible. All these old trucks had such style to them. Great job!

08-26-2023, 12:21 PM	#746
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: tuba trucks Beautiful work as usual. The owners look very happy, as they should. What's next? __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

10-02-2023, 03:32 PM	#747
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: tuba trucks Beautiful, Clem. Beautiful!!! __________________ 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

10-10-2023, 08:32 PM	#748
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: tuba trucks Some very beautiful examples as always, Clem! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

10-11-2023, 10:16 AM	#750
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,577	Re: tuba trucks Magnificent………. __________________ 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.

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