48Dodger Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Posted February 17, 2021 Ok...Zac stopped in and helped the old man, but still plenty to do. The flyer is done, so look for that, and the yard is coming together. The fire pit area is ready and the shop is ......well....I use it as a shop, so it needs a bit of dusting, lol. I CANT WAIT FOR THE TRUCKS TO COME ROLLING IN!!!! Here's a reminder of 2016...... SEE YOU THERE!!!! 48D 4 Quote
48Dodger Posted February 28, 2021 Author Report Posted February 28, 2021 Just read the first report on the weather .......78 degrees and no clouds! Woohoo! Make sure your Sun visors work cuz it's gonna Sun shiny outside! 48D Quote
TodFitch Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, 48Dodger said: Just read the first report on the weather .......78 degrees and no clouds! Woohoo! Make sure your Sun visors work cuz it's gonna Sun shiny outside! 48D Where the heck are you getting an accurate forecast for a date more than a month in the future? Heck, the LA/Ventura office of the National Weather Service has been noting that their models have been in disagreement about the weather 5 days off so their confidence is very low about what is going to happen next week. And I don’t recall them every hazarding a guess about things further out than two weeks even with the various forecasting models are all in agreement. 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) On 2/27/2021 at 10:29 PM, TodFitch said: Where the heck are you getting an accurate forecast for a date more than a month in the future? Heck, the LA/Ventura office of the National Weather Service has been noting that their models have been in disagreement about the weather 5 days off so their confidence is very low about what is going to happen next week. And I don’t recall them every hazarding a guess about things further out than two weeks even with the various forecasting models are all in agreement. Lol, psst. Tod it a “teaser”...... he didn’t say what day the forecast is for, or even where. but, I’ll bet it will be close so ? can’t wait! Edited March 1, 2021 by Brent B3B Thanks again autocorrect! 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted March 1, 2021 Author Report Posted March 1, 2021 It's a tradition....Tod questions my belief in weather guessing almost every year. I also believe the Oakland A's will win it all every year....and as a rancher, I rely on the weather to grow grass for my cattle...when it comes to that, I never believe it until I sees wet stuff hit the turf. As for the actual question, Accuweather. 48D 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Posted March 1, 2021 I won't say what the record has been since I started attending as to no jinx the situation. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 4, 2021 Report Posted March 4, 2021 well just me....sadly no lady friend to come along.... 1 Quote
54Dodgeguy Posted March 7, 2021 Report Posted March 7, 2021 OK, just got the wife's approval to go for the road trip (I know that sounds weak but there are reasons). We will be there but unfortunately, no '54 Dodge to show you guys. Lots of photos though. lol Have been working on the restoration for about 20 years now (can explain that when we get there). Baring the end of the world.... Engine should be done, Paint should be complete, Bed boards also on the finished list, Transmission is the stumbling block as well as the final assembling. May be able to get there on Thursday definitely by Friday (late). Any suggestions on places to stay? Looking forward to our first BBQ with some like minded folks. Ken & Becky 2 Quote
48Dodger Posted March 7, 2021 Author Report Posted March 7, 2021 Awesome!! How far you coming from? 48D Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 7, 2021 Report Posted March 7, 2021 @54Dodgeguy I’ve always stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi when I go out there. It’s about a 5 mile drive out to Tim’s ranch from there. 1 Quote
54Dodgeguy Posted March 7, 2021 Report Posted March 7, 2021 Thanks for the info. We like Holiday Inn when we travel so that should be good. Looks like your project car is about 4 years older than mine. I may have to pick your brain one of these days. Obviously I am new to this group but I will find out who is who as quickly as I can. Ken 1 Quote
John-T-53 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) On 3/4/2021 at 4:59 AM, ggdad1951 said: well just me....sadly no lady friend to come along.... Does that mean PUMA is still a go? You could claim as an emotional support animal on the plane.... Edited March 10, 2021 by John-T-53 1 2 Quote
48Dodger Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Posted March 10, 2021 One of my favorite pics........... 48D 3 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Posted March 10, 2021 13 hours ago, John-T-53 said: Does that mean PUMA is still a go? You could claim as an emotional support animal on the plane.... I don't think Tim wants his puppies beat up by a tiny grey kitty so she will stay home and emotionally support TODD and FEF. 2 Quote
48Dodger Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Posted March 17, 2021 What to do this weekend????? • Get your vacation request slip confirmed!! • Check the trailer bearings, lights and registration • Get the bugs out of the truck/car brakes • Fix the blinkers • Double check Google maps on how to get to the BBQ!!!!! • Get the plane tickets boughten • Pick your team for the March Madness (Gonzaga!!!)(or frozen four) • Get the dialog going on a caravan • Finally slap in that T-5 in your 50 and drive it all the way from Wilton to Clements!! • Put on your custom mask • Take time to make friends with the cops on your planned route • Dust off the speedometer and practice your Fluid-Drive skills • Check your truck bed for any Chevy or Ford guys trying to sneak in • And bring extra batteries for the camera! ITS JUST 3 1/2 WEEK AWAY!!!! 48D 1 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Posted March 17, 2021 2021 Trophy List 1 "Best of Show" (truck) 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 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 17, 2021 Report Posted March 17, 2021 Frozen Four will be done before the Q this year....hopefully the Gophers bring home the bling and leave the STINKIN BADgers in the dust (like last night's game). We don't need no stinking BADgers.... 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted March 20, 2021 Author Report Posted March 20, 2021 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 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 This gentleman has the distinct honor of winning the award two years in a row. Why? Because, it's only right that he has the opportunity to meet his friends at a BBQ that’s actually gonna happen! This is what I said last year... “The reason so many of us have become friends is because of the continued efforts of one person. Someone who has been working at this for quite some time. He’s the gentleman behind the curtain, the trucker who tunes the algorithm when it's out of rhythm. He’s a dude who loves the old iron just as much as the next guy. He’s the reason I have so many friends across the globe. I can’t thank you enough!” Whether or not he can make it to the BBQ, is yet to be determined, but he still deserves the recognition! • 2020/21 GTK Webmaster • Forum Admim/Webmaster Extraordinaire Congratulations again Sir!!! Look for your trophy in the mail for real this time my friend. 2 2 Quote
54Dodgeguy Posted March 21, 2021 Report Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) On 3/6/2021 at 10:27 PM, 48Dodger said: Awesome!! How far you coming from? 48D Coming about 540 miles from Henderson, Nevada. Looks like it will be an 8 hour drive. We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi. How do we find the Ranch and do you need any last minute help on Friday? Not sure what to bring to the BBQ but let us know and we will bring it if it isn't to expensive or bulkier that a stack of 4' x 8' plywood 2 foot high. We have some Ball Park hotdogs, chicken thighs or breasts, personal recipe hamburgers or some pork chops in the freezer we can thaw out in a cooler on out way over there. We are excited about meeting everyone. Sorry we can't bring our '54 Dodge V8 truck but hope some pictures will mask the fact we will be driving a 2014 Toyota van. (We can leave the van outside of the gate and walk in with the photos, if need be.) Ken & Becky Colgate Edited March 22, 2021 by 54Dodgeguy 1 Quote
Jim Shepard Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 T5 is in and I’ve got about three weeks to discover and deal with any issues that come up. Can’t wait for the BBQ! 2 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted March 22, 2021 Report Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) On 3/21/2021 at 1:07 PM, 54Dodgeguy said: We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi. How do we find the Ranch........ Ken, east on Kettleman, left on 88, right on Brandt.... then roll your window down, listen for the subtle sound of a flathead with Swiss cheese for an exhaust system. Or look on the horizon for the blueish white cloud...... that will be me. I’ll be on the track preparing to “school” those T-5 brothers ? Edited March 23, 2021 by Brent B3B Spellcheck has it out for me 2 Quote
1936Forepoint Posted March 27, 2021 Report Posted March 27, 2021 Looking forward to being there for the first time this year. My 36 pickup is a long ways from done but I might trailer it there. 2 Quote
48Dodger Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Posted April 1, 2021 35% chance of rain a few days before the BBQ....enough to settle the dust! NO RAIN predicted for the actual day of BBQ, wohoo!.......69 Degrees. Bring your Minnesota Sun Tan Lotion...its getting all summertime out here! 48D 2 Quote
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