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Grizz1963 03-25-2016 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by clemdaddy (Post 7535258)
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.

Well.........

Gotta say this man, you really do Rock !!

I will happily pay for and collect in person later in the year. :metal:

ChrisDollins 03-26-2016 10:57 AM
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Too cool man! I didn't even notice the reverse lights were amber until uk54 mentioned it! Love the emblem too, cool little touch.

Chris

clemdaddy 04-03-2016 11:52 AM
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We've got some stickers coming about midweek and I will send them out to you guys that wanted them. The tina truck got her carpet yesterday and scottybob did a fine job, front alinement tomorrow and a few other details this week and she'll be ready to go... hopefully.

but this morning a few old truck parts were delivered. A buddy in Little Rock and I struck a deal on them and he brought up a trailer load. This load was 50's stuff and there is 2 more loads coming. Then a couple of loads of 60's stuff... geez, I need a bigger place. So soon, when its all separated and organized I will figure out what to do with it all... Bomp, I need your help, please...

Bomp 04-03-2016 12:32 PM
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:D
This is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Contact will be made!

flashed 04-03-2016 05:23 PM
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I see all kinds of treasure in there .

Palf70Step 04-03-2016 06:23 PM
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:agree:

Modges'66 04-03-2016 08:30 PM
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Whoa! What a load of parts!...When I come down in the fall I will need to bring all of my left-over parts....May need to put a hitch on the truck! LOL!

clemdaddy 04-03-2016 09:17 PM
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Forget the parts man… I just wanna see that sweet true/blue baby of yours roll in here. That would be something!

Modges'66 04-03-2016 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by clemdaddy (Post 7546904)
Forget the parts man… I just wanna see that sweet true/blue baby of yours roll in here. That would be something!
Dude!
If I can get the gremlins worked-out & rack some miles, this will be a GO!!!
I am planning for it! I want to get my Heat/AC worked out though, it is kinda cold out here that time of year......Gotta make the tranny bulletproof!!!
The tranny is the only thing that I cannot rebuild myself.....

clemdaddy 04-04-2016 09:19 AM
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Back on page 7 is a farm truck named 'Maude'. This much loved truck was a challenge because of the modest budget and big expectations. Sometimes we have to put our restoration mentality on hold and figure out how to build safe, dependable and reasonably good looking trucks without breaking the budget. Maude is the experiment to do that.

The original cab was the first consideration, everything was bent, rusted and in such bad condition, no way could it be brought back without tons of hours. So, we swapped in another cab. Still needing inner and outer rockers and cab corners plus rear braces, it was at least a lot closer. We did sub in Maude's original dash and used bits and pieces from her floors... check out the seatbelt extensions in the original cab.

clemdaddy 04-04-2016 09:25 AM
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Maude's chassis was one area where we did a lot of work. All new steering, suspension and disc brakes were done. We freshened up the 305 V8 and had the tranny shop rebuild a 700R.

Today the bottom of the cab will be solvent washed and sprayed with bedliner. The bodywork on the doors is well underway so the progress on Maude keeps the owner happy and us busy.

flashed 04-04-2016 09:31 AM
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Wow ,Maude is looking great .

67cheby 04-04-2016 10:33 AM
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Looks super clean , as expected ! Nicely done

67cheby 04-04-2016 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by clemdaddy (Post 7546324)
We've got some stickers coming about midweek and I will send them out to you guys that wanted them. The tina truck got her carpet yesterday and scottybob did a fine job, front alinement tomorrow and a few other details this week and she'll be ready to go... hopefully.

but this morning a few old truck parts were delivered. A buddy in Little Rock and I struck a deal on them and he brought up a trailer load. This load was 50's stuff and there is 2 more loads coming. Then a couple of loads of 60's stuff... geez, I need a bigger place. So soon, when its all separated and organized I will figure out what to do with it all... Bomp, I need your help, please...
HOLY SMOKES !!! I have got to come see this !

Bomp 04-04-2016 10:56 AM
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Maude's chassis is clean.

You're giving Coulter a run for his money with that million dollar pic, the Patina truck reflection in the window behind Maude's frame.

Yup, new screen saver pic on this guys Computer.

dwcardfan 04-04-2016 01:50 PM
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Nice load of parts!!

dwcardfan 04-04-2016 01:51 PM
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That chassis is looking good!

mjh1965 04-04-2016 02:03 PM
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Clem it looks really good . You and Peter have clearly been working hard

Grizz1963 04-04-2016 05:50 PM
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I continue to be both inspired and awed by the work Tuba Trucks do.

Impressive stuff guys.

clemdaddy 04-04-2016 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by flashed (Post 7547359)
Wow ,Maude is looking great .
thanks buddy...

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 7547427)
Looks super clean , as expected ! Nicely done
thanks pal, pluggin'away...

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 7547429)
HOLY SMOKES !!! I have got to come see this !
thats just the beginning of this pile. I'm thinking that I will put the parts on the forum at extremely cheap prices then we can all share in this guys lifetime collection.

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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 7547458)
Maude's chassis is clean.

You're giving Coulter a run for his money with that million dollar pic, the Patina truck reflection in the window behind Maude's frame.

Yup, new screen saver pic on this guys Computer.
nobody shoots pics like Coulter... I do miss that guy.

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan (Post 7547674)
Nice load of parts!!
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Originally Posted by dwcardfan (Post 7547676)
That chassis is looking good!
thanks donny, appreciate it. that load of parts is overwhelming to say the least.

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Originally Posted by mjh1965 (Post 7547696)
Clem it looks really good . You and Peter have clearly been working hard
thanks Martin, lovin' retirement and Pete is a blessing.

Gonna take some pics this evening of Michael's truck as it nears completion. still need to put on pontoons and a propeller but its very close.

so, until then...

duallyjams 04-05-2016 10:57 AM
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With that load of parts you can expand your empire and open a Man Cave gift shop at the end of the guide tour of the soon to become the World famous Tuba Trucks.

Ta2Don 04-05-2016 11:01 AM
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:metal:

Ta2Don 04-05-2016 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 7547458)
Maude's chassis is clean.

You're giving Coulter a run for his money with that million dollar pic, the Patina truck reflection in the window behind Maude's frame.

Yup, new screen saver pic on this guys Computer.
Great eye Greg!!! Awesome shot!

Grizz1963 04-05-2016 04:28 PM
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Ta2Don and I often share our trips around America and England with photos, or if we see interesting trucks and cars, via Whatsapp or iPhone messages.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...s8oukvb6j.jpeg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...s1hytw923.jpeg

Interestingly, I was also in a Tuba Trucks T-Shirt today, Thanks Clem.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...sfl8ia361.jpeg

Life certainly is good.

Ta2Don 04-05-2016 04:44 PM
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:metal:

clemdaddy 04-06-2016 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by duallyjams (Post 7548861)
With that load of parts you can expand your empire and open a Man Cave gift shop at the end of the guide tour of the soon to become the World famous Tuba Trucks.
then I wake up in a cold sweat wondering, whats going on here.:lol:

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963 (Post 7549225)
Ta2Don and I often share our trips around America and England with photos, or if we see interesting trucks and cars, via Whatsapp or iPhone messages.
Interestingly, I was also in a Tuba Trucks T-Shirt today, Thanks Clem.
Life certainly is good.
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Originally Posted by Ta2Don (Post 7549252)
:metal:
you two are a couple of fun lovin' kooks... and a couple of my faves.

took a few pics of the tina truck. about as finished as it gets. runs and drives real nice but sounds nasty... wish this one was staying here.

flashed 04-06-2016 09:30 AM
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She looks nice ,where is she headed ?

Bomp 04-06-2016 11:13 AM
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One sweet truck, great job.
Rock House coooooool back drop.


Wish I could be peering down from my bedroom window, run down the stairs, grab the keys and off to the station. Dreams~ its what keeps ya going.

dwcardfan 04-06-2016 01:23 PM
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Man that is going to be one lucky guy to be able to cruise that fine rig whenever he wants. Very nicely done my friend.

ibrown50 04-06-2016 02:49 PM
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Looks fantastic Clem, Michael made a wise choice. I'll post some pictures (if Michael doesn't first) once it arrives on this side of the "pond"

uk54 04-06-2016 03:00 PM
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Thanks Clem. That looks brilliant you and Pete nailed it. Now I just need to sort out a boat.

mjh1965 04-06-2016 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by flashed (Post 7550154)
She looks nice ,where is she headed ?
Another one heading for the UK . The way they are arriving in the UK They'll have to start stocking parts over here soon . Mind you this will be one of the best .

flashed 04-06-2016 06:31 PM
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From where Im sitting it looks like the best .

Ta2Don 04-06-2016 07:23 PM
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One lucky Bloke!!! :metal:

Grizz1963 04-07-2016 01:03 AM
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These update photos just make me smile widely Clem.

Now we just need Kim to make a small video on her iPhone and then to send the video over to me, and I will upload it for you onto YouTube. Unless Pete has a YouTube account already.

That will surely make the rest of us spectators smile madly.

I believe the new owner will be wayyyy over the moon.

The Hoff Man 04-07-2016 04:33 PM
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Hey guys, Pete here, finally making an appearance! Check me out on FB for a walk around and start up video of 'Tina.

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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 7509301)
Looking at the pics of the master cylinder, Did you wind those brake lines and how did you do it? Looks great.
Those brake lines are not the pre wound stainless lines. I actually wrapped those myself. I think I used a paint can for one and my travel mug for the other.

mjh1965 04-07-2016 04:39 PM
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Great to see you finally on here Pete . You and Clem have done a great job

jjzepplin 04-07-2016 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by The Hoff Man (Post 7552024)
Hey guys, Pete here, finally making an appearance! Check me out on FB for a walk around and start up video of 'Tina.


Those brake lines are not the pre wound stainless lines. I actually wrapped those myself. I think I used a paint can for one and my travel mug for the other.
Sinister coils bud! Wish I thought of that!

Bomp 04-09-2016 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by The Hoff Man (Post 7552024)
Hey guys, Pete here, finally making an appearance! Check me out on FB for a walk around and start up video of 'Tina.


Those brake lines are not the pre wound stainless lines. I actually wrapped those myself. I think I used a paint can for one and my travel mug for the other.
Awesome vid..... Thanks for the info on the brake lines.

Link to Pete's video

clemdaddy 04-14-2016 09:05 AM
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Last weekend was the annual trek to Austin. The absolute best car (and truck) show we get to go to. Great pre 63 event with the best music, food and rides as well as a killer swap meet. 4 days of big fun...

Took lots of pics but it will take a few days to get them loaded up. The coolest truck thing happening is all the big trucks. Pete and I are gathering parts to build a 58 big window COE Viking and this show had a bunch of COEs. Pics...


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