48Dodger

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

Miss you too Dav!! We'll find a way to get you back this way even if it means adding some paddle tires to the truck to make it across the drink! Note: For those who don't know, Davin, he lives in Brisbane, Australia and has been to two Tailgate BBQ's. Rock & Roll brother! 48D

note: I know a lot guys don't go "back and forth" between the Truck side and Car side of the Forum. So I'm putting this truck post here to make sure everyone has a chance to see the event. I also know its listed and posted on the website calendar, but having said, that I've been made of aware that some don't see that on mobile apps because its buried at the bottom of the page. I just want y'all to have a chance at having some fun. 15TH ANNUAL CLEMENTS TAILGATE BBQ APRIL 2nd, 2022 SATURDAY 9AM TIL WHENEVER EARLY TOW-IN BEGINS NOW AND LATE TOW-OUT ENDED YESTERDAY Show up Thursday or Friday and Camp-Out til Sunday or Monday, always need the Help Its FOR REALS!!! The 15th year in a row that old Dodge Trucks and old Friends have come to a meet at the my ranch in Clements,California.!!! Unbelievable, #15 !!!!!....the place where the largest number of Dodge Pilot-House Era Trucks meet in the whole WORLD !!! (I think..lol). The people I've met over the last 15+ years through the website and BBQ's has made my life so much better. This time of year is awesome because finishing an old truck actually has meaning to this crowd! Fenders and bumpers to hang on, hoods to lift, parts to swap, and stories to tell! I look forward to it all. Every year is special with returning long distant travelers and new ones that are finally able to make the trip! I always look forward to meeting everyone! I've have been busy as always but never forget to make time for my friends. My Kids have grown up and moved into homes of their own and building their own families. Its been quite a year for the old man...lol. But with my changing life I could use the extra hands. Its a big deal every year!! The guys are coming from the north, the south, the east and the west. You know you'll meet someone you know from the forum, and it'll be the coolest thing ever...its true...I have good friends in far away states and countries because this here BBQ. Come on down and join in the "hard-work" and have a burger for your troubles! "The car crowd is growing and more than welcome to come. I could easily call it "The Tailgate/Trunk BBQ"!" "I can't tell you how much I look forward to this every year, its a blast and for some, lasts a few days. Campers show up on Thursday or Friday and leave on a Sunday morning.....all enjoying late night chat sessions around the fire pit." "I hope new and old members alike are inspired to make the trip and maybe even drive their trucks the distance....you know we have your back! " "So many good stories around the fire pit the nights before and after the event. I can't tell how cool it is to have forum members stay several days and just relax....." "Looking forward to a great party! Now build it, and bring it!!!" "It was around 2007 when Bob Koch, Jim Shepard, and myself (Tim Estrada), went to Reg Evans' place to check out his "yard". While we were eating hotdogs, drinking cold beverages, solving international and regional issues....we thought "lets have a BBQ". "Get the wheels on, and the tanks full....its time to finish up and git to the Q! It ain't no beauty pageant of trailer queens, its a truck show...so flex your rust as well as your shine!" See you at "the Q"...glad you could finally make it! Tim aka 48Dodger aka 48D

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Here's a video that covers some of that.... Yes, that's me in the video, and no I'm not an actor...lol. Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks : Identification notes part 2 48D

I started out on the DPETCA (Dodge Pilot-house Truck Club of America) website back in 2006, I believe.....the 1st Monday of the month chat room led me to Pilot-House.com. Been here since 2007. It led to the Annual Clements, Ca Tailgate Truck Show I started in 2008. Facebook is a different animal all together...its not a resource so much as a chat room. Here I feel like I'm part of a club.....on FB, I feel like I'm meeting people at a car show....sort of a hit run conversation, see ya at the next show. Its not a criticism so much as an observation. When I really need to follow up on how something works on the truck, I come here and do the research. 48D

Omg..."Rob-Rated"....how did I miss that??? This is why I'm friends with you. You remind me I was in the 5th grade once. Thanks brother ?

It'll be a great lunch table too!!! Blade down of course......unless you need help cutting your sandwich in half. 48D

Bryan's Salvage....no website....no real employees...rarely answers the phone....has you pull your part...never over priced or difficult to deal with.....very old school. 48D

Where in California are you? I might have one and/or you could try Bryan's Wrecking in American Canyon...by Vallejo. 48D