ggdad1951 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 you've got the local roofed football stadium reserved JIC right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 It's California, dude......I don't think we have any of those! lol 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Minnesota doesn't have one anymore either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Ok....Trophies almost done. The pistons arrived from the local machine shop (donated) and the tags should be done mid week. These are the awards for this year 01. Best of Show (dodge)02. Best L-6 Engine03. Best Modified Engine04. Best Wood/ Flat or Utility Bed05. Best Truck Bumper06. Best Non-Mopar Vehicle07. Best In-Progress Truck08. Best Body Damage09. Longest Distance Traveled10. Longest Distance Truck11. The Tough Trucker Award (host award)12. Wish You Were Here Award* I will share the WYWHA next week, by the end of the week. Two recipients were picked last year (hence we wished they were there, lol) 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 You guys are going to post pics for those of us that can't make it aren't you? Man I wish I could be there. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Ok....Trophies almost done. The pistons arrived from the local machine shop (donated) and the tags should be done mid week. These are the awards for this year 01. Best of Show (dodge) 02. Best L-6 Engine 03. Best Modified Engine 04. Best Wood/ Flat or Utility Bed 05. Best Truck Bumper 06. Best Non-Mopar Vehicle 07. Best In-Progress Truck 08. Best Body Damage 09. Longest Distance Traveled 10. Longest Distance Truck 11. The Tough Trucker Award (host award) 12. Wish You Were Here Award* I will share the WYWHA next week, by the end of the week. Two recipients were picked last year (hence we wished they were there, lol) 48D sadly, I will not be eligible for ANY awards this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 FINALLY! An April 5th weather report..........77deg / partly cloudy / 20% rain.......better than last year! And last year was beautiful. 48D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 The new Dash Plaques are here! Wohoo! ONE MORE WEEK!!!!! Included the prior years for fun. 48D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) First three.....along with the flyers. 48D Edited March 29, 2014 by 48dodger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 47haven posted some really great 'old faux photos'. Maybe we should bring old clothes and take a photo at the BBQ. Tim would you approve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 to bring old clothes to Tim's for the BBQ would be to dress appropriately to pitch in and work in order to help make the event a super success... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Actually, everyone helps out when things get hoppin'...can't complain. Always appreciate you having my back Tim. If you wanna bring old clothes for a photo shoot Paul...do it. lol 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 With the BBQ less than one week away, I need to take care of a little business. When the current event is under way, a few names come up....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". 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. Last year was : 2008 Don Coatney 2009 Merle Coggins 2010 Hank aka HanksB3B 2011 Ed aka Young ED 2012 Bud aka Budstruck 2013 Tim Adams aka Plymouthy Adams The 2014 award goes to two guys whose names have come up a lot in the last few years. The amazing thing is that both guys are coming to the BBQ this year and trust me, I had nooo idea. lol. I had already sent the information off to the engraver when I got the word they both would be here! Unbelieveable. I was going to mail off the awards like I did last year, but since they're making the trip, why not have everyone at the BBQ see them recieve it. Congratulations guys! See you at the Tailgate BBQ!!! 2014 Mark aka ggdad1951 • 2014 Davin aka Desotodav 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Weather service is now calling for mostly sunny with a high around 70°F for the BBQ. Sounds like perfect weather. I had some correspondence with tcsmithh about caravanning from the South Bay area to the BBQ a while back but there might be others from the SF Bay Area who are coming who'd like to have some safety in numbers. My suggested meeting point would be at the shopping center on the south side of Mission Blvd between I-880 and I-680. It is about 85 miles from there to the BBQ and Google suggests that it will take about 1.5 hours going mostly by freeway: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.4906865,-121.9273669/20800+Brandt+Rd,+Lodi,+CA+95240/@37.4902641,-121.9276033,18z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x80907836a9402abb:0x37d074e992ee3a5c!2m2!1d-121.061738!2d38.146232!3e0 To get to the BBQ around the official start time of 9:00 AM that means a departure from Fremont no later than 7:30 AM. Any takers? Or any suggested alternative meeting point that would work for more people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm out. Had to replace the clutch fan and radiator in my '84. Just don't have the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I feel honored to be part of such a fine group of people and to have the opportunity to attend an event so fine as the BBQ. I've encountered many of life's little challenges since deciding to attend the BBQ earlier this year, including both of my parents hospitalized with heart issues in recent weeks, and now the news broadcast here tells me that there are earthquakes in LA and that the staff of my chosen Australian airline for the journey (QANTAS) are looking at going on strike. My attendance to this year's event is made possible through the help of my good friend Hank. I very much look forward to meeting those of my 'forum family' in just under a week's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) I feel honored to be part of such a fine group of people and to have the opportunity to attend an event so fine as the BBQ. I've encountered many of life's little challenges since deciding to attend the BBQ earlier this year, including both of my parents hospitalized with heart issues in recent weeks, and now the news broadcast here tells me that there are earthquakes in LA and that the staff of my chosen Australian airline for the journey (QANTAS) are looking at going on strike. My attendance to this year's event is made possible through the help of my good friend Hank. I very much look forward to meeting those of my 'forum family' in just under a week's time. Just to let you know the earthquake was NBD. I was in my Mopar Stock Room and didn't feel a thing. It might have been that it adjoins an elevator shaft and it must be very strong construction. My wife Blanca was all freaked out about the quake and I think Paco dropped his pizza and fell off his perch. Nothing broke and my truck is still on the jack stands. Hank Edited March 30, 2014 by HanksB3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcsmithh Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Weather service is now calling for mostly sunny with a high around 70°F for the BBQ. Sounds like perfect weather. I had some correspondence with tcsmithh about caravanning from the South Bay area to the BBQ a while back but there might be others from the SF Bay Area who are coming who'd like to have some safety in numbers. My suggested meeting point would be at the shopping center on the south side of Mission Blvd between I-880 and I-680. It is about 85 miles from there to the BBQ and Google suggests that it will take about 1.5 hours going mostly by freeway: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.4906865,-121.9273669/20800+Brandt+Rd,+Lodi,+CA+95240/@37.4902641,-121.9276033,18z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x80907836a9402abb:0x37d074e992ee3a5c!2m2!1d-121.061738!2d38.146232!3e0 To get to the BBQ around the official start time of 9:00 AM that means a departure from Fremont no later than 7:30 AM. Any takers? Or any suggested alternative meeting point that would work for more people? we still plan on meeting next saturday, let me know if the plans change. tom & michelle smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm out. Had to replace the clutch fan and radiator in my '84. Just don't have the money. Nooooooooo!!! Gonna miss seeing you there Kev....I'll keep a look out for gauges etc for you man......hope the clutch gets fixed soon. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just a side project... A few years back I gave up on a tank and cut it open, and started a thread about it. Its a "teaching tool" now, and will stand in as the donation can. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Best hope nobody donates more than 16 gallons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 WOW! Thanks Tim! I feel honored! With my Gophers wining last night to advance to the Frozen Four in Philly (YAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA, and I have no voice), this is shaping up to be on EPIC trip! I can't wait to put faces to "handles" from here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Just a side project... A few years back I gave up on a tank and cut it open, and started a thread about it. Its a "teaching tool" now, and will stand in as the donation can. 48D Planning to make it your MailBox after everyone goes home ? Hank Edited April 1, 2014 by HanksB3B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Picked up Paul's truck today...so thats done. Ram Man 02 called and he's driving out to the BBQ....from Mini-soda! Dang Dude! The rain has been messing with my clean-up schedule, so hope you all can handle a lil clutter. . Last of the trophies will be done tonight..... Got 2 days left to finish all the little loose ends......including some last minute fun with the B!BQ...lol CAN'T WAIT FOR FRIDAY WHEN FOLKS START ROLLIN IN FOR SATURADY !!! WOHOO!.... As they say in the UFC...."IIIIIIIIIIIIIT'S TIME!!!! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Maxwell Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 To All you BBQers: I'm sure that you will have a great time this weekend. I have really enjoyed all the kidding and bantering that is leading up to Fri. and Sat. I hope that you post a lot of photos with names for the benefit of us easterners. It helps to put names together with faces. Have a ball!! Barry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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