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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……….

Braunschweiger · 10-11-2023, 10:55 AM

So Beautiful.

realvc · 10-11-2023, 12:26 PM

How could anyone not love that beauty? Just think those trucks where built to be used up and replaced. It is a true wonder any of them are still around.
Thanks to you and your guys, Tuba Trucks will "Keep Em Rollin'"

**clemdaddy** · 11-14-2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Magnificent……….

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Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

So Beautiful.

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Originally Posted by realvc

How could anyone not love that beauty? Just think those trucks where built to be used up and replaced. It is a true wonder any of them are still around.
Thanks to you and your guys, Tuba Trucks will "Keep Em Rollin'"

Thanks fellas! It's pretty easy for this old guy to get up early in the morning when you work on old trucks every day, best retirement I could ever imagine.

The 66 GMC carryall and a 65 shortwide restoration are the focus of the crew lately. I will get some pictures together in a few days but today we are getting a boom truck to lift and place our new air compressor. A vertical 3- phase, 120 gallon, twin V pump with a 10 horse motor and it's a monster.

Also it's our Toy Drive season so life is very busy right now... more later.

We always appreciate the members and folks that drive the best truck forum on the planet.

**clemdaddy** · 11-14-2023, 09:11 AM

It's TOY DRIVE time again. In previous years Tuba has gathered toy donations and presented them to local elementary schools. The teachers would store the toys in a place where they could bring in the more impoverished or single parent families and let them pick out all the toys needed to make Christmas wonderful for their kids. Doing it this way those families become Santa Claus with no credit going to the school or Tuba. That is why we like doing it.

If you wish to help out and make a child happy on Christmas morning you can send toys or mail a check, we will shop for you. Please make it out to: Clem Johnson, 1798 E. Huntsville Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701. And Thanks a bunch.

This Years T-shirt art seen below. Be sure to include your return address.

**clemdaddy** · 12-29-2023, 07:07 PM

The 13th Annual Toy Drive was a huge success. One of the elementary schools sent some pics of a bunch of Happy Kids. That is what it's all about.

A big thanks to those who contributed and helped us make this event happen each year. Folks on the forum are the best...

**clemdaddy** · 12-29-2023, 08:52 PM

Today the crew was on the 66 Carryall. I had changed the dash to a two tone paint job including the steering wheel. Then Philip, Tuba's lead mechanic installed the engine turned gauge cluster. We filled it with a bunch of old Stewart Warner gauges. The Vintage Air AC vents are also in an engine turned panel mounted under dash. In one pic you can see that the brake is more spaced away from the gas pedal. We used the straighter clutch pedal arm to replaced the original brake arm. Then added an Impala pedal and 'Power Brake' pad.
The interior is coming together and I can't wait to install those seats. More pics soon.

realvc · 01-11-2024, 10:14 PM

Really nice as usual.

Grizz1963 · 01-16-2024, 09:02 AM

As always Clem, some of the most, if not most covetable trucks come from Tuba Trucks every year.

You and your team are amazing in contributing to the maintenance of history and beauty.

Thank you all.

And your Toy Drive, every year you make such a huge difference to so many kids who would have nothing if not for the grace of all involved.

LT7A · 01-16-2024, 11:18 AM

So beautiful, and yet difficult, to see the kids choosing a present. Wonderful what Tuba and friends has provided. And difficult to consider the conditions those families are facing.

I'll bet the non-flat-bed truck is much more what the lady had in mind. There are depictions all over the place of little pickups if you go into a big box "hobby store". That flat bed was very cool, but I'm guessing she's thrilled with the "make-over". Such clean work with character. Especially in the engine bay that most will not see. Thanks for posting.

**clemdaddy** · 02-06-2024, 03:57 PM

Another nice old truck is rolling out. The dark green 65 has been completed and is heading back to Georgia. We spent a good amount of time on fit and finish because of the fabrication required but all in all, this truck has become a favorite. The owner had the chassis done with 4 wheel disc brakes, the stock 230-6 was freshened up as was the trans. All we did was put her together and detail all the components. Enjoy your truck Ky, she is one of a kind.

**clemdaddy** · 02-06-2024, 04:06 PM

Here is a few more pics of Ky's truck. Soon to be cruisin' the roads in and around Atlanta. We love the 63 grill and the interior color Ky selected plus the 'Elroy' name in the dash cluster. This truck is the meaning behind a family heirloom... happy motoring my friend.

realvc · 02-06-2024, 07:03 PM

That is a Green truck!
I don't know the paint code for Hunter Green but that sure seems very close.

Ky will be smiling a lot driving that truck for sure.

Thanks for the update.

joesscamaro · 02-07-2024, 07:30 AM

Beautiful truck! Those colors look great together and that green paint looks DEEP! Another winner from your shop!

joesscamaro · 02-07-2024, 07:30 AM

You wouldn't happen to have any before pics of these trucks you guys finish, would you? That might be fun to see.

**clemdaddy** · 02-07-2024, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by realvc

That is a Green truck!
I don't know the paint code for Hunter Green but that sure seems very close.

Ky will be smiling a lot driving that truck for sure.

Thanks for the update.

Thanks buddy! Wish you guys could make it over here sometime... That paint is acrylic enamel formulated to factory 505 Dark Green. That was the original color of Ky's truck.

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Beautiful truck! Those colors look great together and that green paint looks DEEP! Another winner from your shop!

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

You wouldn't happen to have any before pics of these trucks you guys finish, would you? That might be fun to see.

I appreciate the compliment.
Sorry, we don't usually do pics of the trucks when they first get here unless our customer requests some sort of scrapbook on the build. A few have and we used to do it but now the build pics are only to show problems and the processes it takes to repair them. See page 29, there is some cab work on Ky's truck. Most of the finished truck pics you guys see on the forum are for the owners insurance purposes and of course, to help promote our shop.

rbruno68 · 02-07-2024, 09:59 AM

Truck looks great. The grille looks incredible all shined up.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-08-2024, 12:25 AM

I can't wait to see this truck in person! Makes me want to fully restore my 63 back to the original 505!

**clemdaddy** · 02-08-2024, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rbruno68

Truck looks great. The grille looks incredible all shined up.

There's just something special about a 63 grill especially in this condition.
The truck was a real partnership... Ky and the guys at Tuba.

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I can't wait to see this truck in person! Makes me want to fully restore my 63 back to the original 505!

If you decide to go back with 505. Message me and I will send the codes.
And thanks for recommending us to Ky.

**clemdaddy** · 04-05-2024, 08:44 AM

It's time for this old dog to retire.

Tuba Trucks is officially for sale. The sale includes property, structures, tools and shop vehicles. There are 3 existing restoration projects in progress that will continue as well as list of vehicles waiting to begin. So, this is an active business with a living space and immediate income. It is set-up to build trucks but could easily convert to hot rods or muscle cars. We are announcing it here first because someone on the forum could be a likely buyer.

For more info contact me through this forum's messaging. Serious inquiries only, please.

08-25-2023, 09:27 AM	#1
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 126	Re: tuba trucks That Cameo is incredible. All these old trucks had such style to them. Great job!

08-26-2023, 12:21 PM	#2
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,063	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	#3
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	#4
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	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	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.

10-11-2023, 10:55 AM	#7
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 758	Re: tuba trucks So Beautiful. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

10-11-2023, 12:26 PM	#8
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: tuba trucks How could anyone not love that beauty? Just think those trucks where built to be used up and replaced. It is a true wonder any of them are still around. Thanks to you and your guys, Tuba Trucks will "Keep Em Rollin'" __________________ 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"

11-14-2023, 09:11 AM	#10
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks It's TOY DRIVE time again. In previous years Tuba has gathered toy donations and presented them to local elementary schools. The teachers would store the toys in a place where they could bring in the more impoverished or single parent families and let them pick out all the toys needed to make Christmas wonderful for their kids. Doing it this way those families become Santa Claus with no credit going to the school or Tuba. That is why we like doing it. If you wish to help out and make a child happy on Christmas morning you can send toys or mail a check, we will shop for you. Please make it out to: Clem Johnson, 1798 E. Huntsville Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701. And Thanks a bunch. This Years T-shirt art seen below. Be sure to include your return address. Attached Images

12-29-2023, 07:07 PM	#11
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks The 13th Annual Toy Drive was a huge success. One of the elementary schools sent some pics of a bunch of Happy Kids. That is what it's all about. A big thanks to those who contributed and helped us make this event happen each year. Folks on the forum are the best... Attached Images Last edited by clemdaddy; 12-29-2023 at 07:13 PM.

12-29-2023, 08:52 PM	#12
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks Today the crew was on the 66 Carryall. I had changed the dash to a two tone paint job including the steering wheel. Then Philip, Tuba's lead mechanic installed the engine turned gauge cluster. We filled it with a bunch of old Stewart Warner gauges. The Vintage Air AC vents are also in an engine turned panel mounted under dash. In one pic you can see that the brake is more spaced away from the gas pedal. We used the straighter clutch pedal arm to replaced the original brake arm. Then added an Impala pedal and 'Power Brake' pad. The interior is coming together and I can't wait to install those seats. More pics soon. Attached Images

01-11-2024, 10:14 PM	#13
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: tuba trucks Really nice as usual. __________________ 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"

01-16-2024, 09:02 AM	#14
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: tuba trucks As always Clem, some of the most, if not most covetable trucks come from Tuba Trucks every year. You and your team are amazing in contributing to the maintenance of history and beauty. Thank you all. And your Toy Drive, every year you make such a huge difference to so many kids who would have nothing if not for the grace of all involved. __________________ 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.

01-16-2024, 11:18 AM	#15
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,527	Re: tuba trucks So beautiful, and yet difficult, to see the kids choosing a present. Wonderful what Tuba and friends has provided. And difficult to consider the conditions those families are facing. I'll bet the non-flat-bed truck is much more what the lady had in mind. There are depictions all over the place of little pickups if you go into a big box "hobby store". That flat bed was very cool, but I'm guessing she's thrilled with the "make-over". Such clean work with character. Especially in the engine bay that most will not see. Thanks for posting.

02-06-2024, 03:57 PM	#16
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks Another nice old truck is rolling out. The dark green 65 has been completed and is heading back to Georgia. We spent a good amount of time on fit and finish because of the fabrication required but all in all, this truck has become a favorite. The owner had the chassis done with 4 wheel disc brakes, the stock 230-6 was freshened up as was the trans. All we did was put her together and detail all the components. Enjoy your truck Ky, she is one of a kind. Attached Images

02-06-2024, 04:06 PM	#17
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks Here is a few more pics of Ky's truck. Soon to be cruisin' the roads in and around Atlanta. We love the 63 grill and the interior color Ky selected plus the 'Elroy' name in the dash cluster. This truck is the meaning behind a family heirloom... happy motoring my friend. Attached Images



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02-06-2024, 07:03 PM	#18
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: tuba trucks That is a Green truck! I don't know the paint code for Hunter Green but that sure seems very close. Ky will be smiling a lot driving that truck for sure. Thanks for the update. __________________ 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"

02-07-2024, 07:30 AM	#19
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 618	Re: tuba trucks Beautiful truck! Those colors look great together and that green paint looks DEEP! Another winner from your shop!

02-07-2024, 07:30 AM	#20
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 618	Re: tuba trucks You wouldn't happen to have any before pics of these trucks you guys finish, would you? That might be fun to see.

02-07-2024, 09:59 AM	#22
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 126	Re: tuba trucks Truck looks great. The grille looks incredible all shined up.

02-08-2024, 12:25 AM	#23
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,430	Re: tuba trucks I can't wait to see this truck in person! Makes me want to fully restore my 63 back to the original 505! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-05-2024, 08:44 AM	#25
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: tuba trucks It's time for this old dog to retire. Tuba Trucks is officially for sale. The sale includes property, structures, tools and shop vehicles. There are 3 existing restoration projects in progress that will continue as well as list of vehicles waiting to begin. So, this is an active business with a living space and immediate income. It is set-up to build trucks but could easily convert to hot rods or muscle cars. We are announcing it here first because someone on the forum could be a likely buyer. For more info contact me through this forum's messaging. Serious inquiries only, please.

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