48Dodger

I've been a member for years. It's mainly for vintage semi's and 1.5 ton on up. BUT working trucks of any wieght can be allowed if authentic. I met Jim Shepard at a ATHS show back in 2006 at the Shenandoah Valley,Ca meet. It was the main inspiration for the Clement Tailgate BBQ. 48D

The clean up crew is done.... We just had the usual pizza after party, and the trophies are done! CYA THERE!!! 48D

2.5 DAYS!!! BBQ Trucks is cleaned up and ready for service. The ever reliable B1BQ..... 48D

Mine is under construction. I'll post something here when it comes together. lol 48D

Time to show some bling from the past get togethers...... SHOW US the Trophies! The trophies are made on my work bench, just for you guys, its fun to see them in their new homes. Its for the first time winners too, this way they get an idea how it'll look on the shelf. 48D

The rain show'd up....well before the Q, but nothing heavy. Gotta week to "dry out" and keep the dust settled! AND....its possibly going to be 84 degrees...with lots of Sun! Bring the sunscreen 5 DAYS AWAY!!!! 48D

The BBQ will be awesome this year…!! ...Its a gathering of world travelers and Mopar "know- it- alls" (lol). A place to say “hey” to vintage trucks, cars, and the old guys who love them. When the event is underway, a few forum names would come up....some asking questions like "wonder what he's like?" "wonder if he'll come out next year?" or "wouldn't it be great if that guy was here, I'd like to talk with him". Each year I give out an award to someone who symbolizes the fun of meeting a person known only from the internet, someone you’d hope would be at the BBQ. It's what created the "Wish You Were Here" award. An award that reminds everyone on the forum, no matter where you're at, you're invited!! Past winners: 2008 Don Coatney (we'll meet again my friend) 2009 Merle Coggins 2010 Hank aka HanksB3B 2011 Ed aka Young ED 2012 Bud aka Budstruck 2013 Tim Adams aka Plymouthy Adams 2014 Mark aka ggdad1951 and Davin aka Desotodav 2015 Joe Hanely aka 52b3 Joe 2016 Dave aka Dave72dt 2017 Rob aka Dodge4ya 2018 JB Neal 2019 Todd B 2020/21 GTK Webmaster Sometimes I bend the rules. The idea of this trophy is to acknowledge someone for their impact on the hobby and wish they were here at the BBQ to meet those they may have helped. This time, someone who has worked very hard to be at the BBQ, has make several of them over the years, won't be here this time. He has driven, flown and maybe even hitchhiked for all I know. The fact is, he called a few days ago...Hat in hand, and informed me he had to change his plans and not make the BBQ. It was understandable, but tough to hear. I've made friends through this site and this simple event I hold every year. To not have someone I consider "a regular" hit me kinda funny. I look forward to seeing my friends every year, surrounded by old trucks. I look forward to catching up. I look forward to spending the weekend with like minded friends. But this man is genuine, a good dude....and if he can't make it, I will understand. But to be sure, it will be great to seem him next year or if I can make the drive from California to Minnesota in the fall. "Wish You Were Here Award" • 2022 Jeremiah Johnson • Congratulations Sir!!! Look for your trophy in the mail my friend. 48D

I'll make a point to come down and see you Kev, give you a hug and a dash plaque. 48D

Yep....1st rate resto....AND I believe Jerry and Holly are making the trip again! 48D

Hard to believe this BBQ was 11 years ago.....good times! 48D

There sayin' 74 degs on the day of the BBQ. Bring the sun screen if your from the northern states, cuz I'm sure it'll be a dry kinda heat. They're also sayin a lil bit O' rain 2 days before the BBQ.....I'll believe it when I see it!!! Bring water with ya, lord knows we're running out of it here in California. 48D

If anyone is camping out this year let me know.... I have enough areas cleared, but I've been wrong before. motorhomes and trailers are good...plenty of room! If you show up a day early, we got the fire pit blazing Friday night and Saturday night. ITS GETTING CLOSE!!!! TUNE THAT BABBY UP AND GET IT ROAD TESTED!!!! Or just show up....we'll let you in...someone's gotta do the dishes. Tim aka 48Dodger

Acid based primers were designed for places you can't reach with sand paper.....or really old cars with "hidden" rust. 48D

18 DAYS AWAY!!!! Time to put the plan into high gear. Let the side show begin, hurry hurry, step on the pedal that makes it go!!! I'm cleaning up the BBQ Truck this weekend......might even take it for taste run...I mean, TEST run! lol ? CYA There! 48D

Thanks for cleaning off the dust slowly and carefully with your "truck duster" Brent... Really helped when I was drifting with ma '72 Charger! ? 48D

Are you talking about this? 48D

2022 Trophy List 1 "Best of Show" (truck or obvious deserving vehicle in a truckers eye) 2 "The Working Truck" award (in everyday use work or otherwise) 3 "Best Vintage Look" award (ex.looks like its never stopped working, might have had a dozen upgrades) 4 "The Tough Trucker" award (ex. broke down 3 times to the truck show but still make it) 5 "Friend of the Show" (someone who gives their time to the BBQ) 6 "The Wish I Was a Truck" award (goes to a car guy) 7 "Builders Award"-Paint 8 "Builders Award"-Engine 9 "Best Non-Truck Award" (not quite a truck, most likely a car) 10 "Longest Traveled" award (vehicle not required) Special Awards 11 "Wish You Were Here" award (given to some one who hasn't been yet) 12 "Key to the Ranch" award 48D

Always loved this picture. Hit the "arrow in the gray square" to open the post with the I'm talkin' bout! 48D

LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!!! I'm working hard getting the place ready. Get your list of parts ready, get the truck ready, and bring a friend! If you have to bring an "off brand" friend, remind them they don't have to hide their hidden love of Old Dodge Trucks here!!! 48D

Hold on.....they make a green/black one.....:) 48D

The burnt orange, avocado green decade. I swear that picture is from childhood home Tom....circa 1972. 48D

No idea if this would help, but here's a video for lifting a cab. 48D

Just checked the weather report.....so far so good! 70's and lil to no wind......!!! Here's to another awesome BBQ! 48D