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any progress on the blue n white one ?

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Dude....
When am I gonna be at a point to get a job with you?
I got nothing keeping me here, and need to figure this out!
Sometimes I think that it would be fun to finish sand, & Walmart greet to finish out my career!

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A loss for words.

Lookin' real good.

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dont be fooled, there really 1:24 scale models. way too nice to be full size!!!

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You and me both

I have asked as well . What a way to make a living and enjoy going to work every day . How does Pete find it with an extra pair of hand helping him

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totally awesome work man!

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I can say that clem has done my doors for me an they are great!

Now seeing that bbw black cab makes me want to buy one from him just so I know it was done perfect an I could move forward on my project

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thanks Jim. I will get an update going on the patina truck this weekend, as of today its ready for the clear coat.

Thanks! The fella whose cab it is comes today to pick it up, he is also bringing another cab to do, 41 Ford truck... woops, didn't mean to say that word.:lol:

Try to work out a cruise this October, might just keep you here... and you don't really want to be a greeter, I see you more the guy driving the motorized basket grabber in the parking lot, shaking your arm around like a bull rider.:metal:

Not for a minute do i believe that...:lol: You're doing some mighty fine work there Doc and Pete and I like your FB page, wish it wasn't a thousand miles away...

You're right, I guess its out of the bag now... hehehe

Petes doing good, but if we build another shop this year I'll need a guy to man it...?

Thanks man, been checking out your build and your work is very awesome.

Thanks Chad, really appreciate the compliment man.


We've had a lot happening at the station this weekend, progress on most of the projects. Just no pics yet... will try to catchup Sunday night... till then, thanks guys.

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Show us the Ford cab too ,I like em all.

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Clem you turn out some awesome work brother. I thought you said you were retired. Lol

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I think he retired from real work and now gets to do more FUN work.

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going to throw a little progress of the faux-tina truck on here because i don't want a page to be without pictures… whats new with this truck is the top was reworked and painted then unpainted. also the interior has some changes and the engine compartment got some attention. the cammed up little 327 sounds awesome and pretty soon… tina's going on a boat ride.

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there's just something about an old school set of rallys with rings and caps. this is like a hotrod truck from the 70's. should be able to finish the aging process and hit it with matte clear this week and then its carpet, exhaust, chrome trim and tailgate… getting close.

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Truck looks really good, especially that interior.

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The owner is going to be very happy. Another awesome build for the books.
Thanks for the chit chat the other night, I agree about my metal skills getting better but they're way short of "killing it" like the way you knock'em out.

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I was droolin' over tina at the get-together, :haha: even more so now!!! :metal:

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great job on the paint Clem !! really nice interior too.
everything looks great about the truck , the rally wheel look real good on it too .

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Interior is hitting it out the park.

Get Pete to do a video of engine and upload to my or anyones Toutube to enjoy.

Still going to have many days n nights of regret for not buying this truck first.

I guess the only consolation is that I have one already that needs finishing.


Looking great Clem and team.

The boat ride will end up in massive smiles.

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This truck is amazing, love the seat and the 327 looks really sharp. Michaels going to love it (lucky man!)

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Thanks Donnie, I am retired but only from the corporate world... having fun now.

That is exactly right... though its hard to think of body work as much fun, it is rewarding.

Thank you sir, still a few things to do on the interior but it is coming together.

Thanks Greg, it was good to talk to you. I think your metal skills are off the charts and anytime you want you can help us knock'em out...

Me too Don... I would love to keep that truck for a year just to enjoy it but it's future is already set. I'm liking the build you got going, maybe i could borrow yours

Thanks Jim, appreciate it.

You have a very fine truck ahead of you and when done... you'll be tearing up the roads over there, even from the wrong side of the street.:metal:

I agree, Michael should be very happy. Hope to get Tina on the boat soon.

Thanks guys for the support and motivation. Best truck place on the planet.
Be back soon...

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Looking at the pics of the master cylinder, Did you wind those brake lines and how did you do it? Looks great.

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I roughed in what I wanted in soft tubing and sent it to Finelines. They made them in stainless and I got 4 sets. I think they charged $35 per set. No way could we bend them that nice in stainless. I've used all 4 sets on other trucks and need to order more. After the coil they drop straight down 3 feet, we then made the simple bends to the proportioning valve.

Want a set for steiner?

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Frontend Friday...

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Looks really good Clem .That should raise the bar , for the trucks over here the Uk.

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Impressive!!! :metal:

One lucky bloke!!!:mm:

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Cool,Clean and lot's of character.Very nice detail's Clem.

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Clem. Looking great can't wait to get er home

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tailgate tuesday...
Tina sportin' her new 67-72 bumper and fauxed-up tailgate.

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Very nice Clem.

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Looking very good .

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that's a great looking truck Clem !!
I plan on doing mine in mint green and white
paint like that .

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too Cool!!!:metal:

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Looks really good. What bumper brackets did you use?

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Real neat Clem.

As mentioned on FB, I LOVE that Tuba Trucks tailgate plate too.

Kind of signs off the project in a way.

Very impressed.

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Wow, that looks great Clem!

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Looks great Clem . The 67-72 rear bumper finishes the look off really well . That's why I have gone that route as well . Like I said on FB the badge looks nice and subtle . I guess you painted the badge to match the colour , or was it made to match the colour.

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Clem, got to say, glad we went with 67/72 rear bumper and I love your subtle little logo badge it just finishes off the tailgate. Also back up lights converted to direction indicators exactly what I wanted. keep at it. Thanks

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I want a tuba truck sticker.

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I want one too ,it would be cool on my coffee table project .

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Thanks guys, bit overwhelmed here. Makes me want to build another one of these hotrod trucks. Mainly because I want one myself.

To chevyjim... I want to do a green and white also. it is my favorite color for these trucks.

To Bomp... when Michael decided he wanted a 67-72 bumper we just ordered all the parts from LMC, right down to the hardware. I really like the look.

To the guys that liked the badge... that is a die-cast and chrome plated emblem that I had made from the company I used to work for. they are similar to what car dealers used back in the day. I fill the relief with body color to match the color of the trucks we build. The only way to get one is to have us build or paint your truck. Sorry but those little guys were expensive. but if some want a tubatrucks decal, I got 'em. send addresses, either pm me or email, clem@tubatrucks.com

Thanks a million guys. we're very close to completion on the tinatruck and we will post up pics again soon.