Comments on: Restoration Of John Bakers 70’s Class 8 Dodge-First Dodge Sponsored Desert Race Truck

By: Pat hill

Pat hill — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:35:34 +0000

I WAS LUCKY IN HIGHSCHOOL,JOHN HAD A HALLMARK CARD STORE MY SISTER WORKED AT BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN BURBANK,SHE HOOKED ME UP,AND ASKED IF I could help work on his Bronco
.Los Felix Ford. Great driver with his ace mechanic,co-driver. They put me on thepit crew, ,I was16, p.r.mint w/him.

By: Jeff MacLeod

Jeff MacLeod — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:09:22 +0000

My dad worked for john baker and I have and original autographed photo of that truck during a race

By: Lisa gibson

Lisa gibson — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:34:17 +0000

Wow my dad was his co rider and builder for many years

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 25 May 2020 00:04:14 +0000

How is this restoration going? Any more pictures of the build? Incredible!

By: marco Llanos

marco Llanos — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:00:31 +0000

My brother George worked on Johns trucks back in the 80’s.
I have several pictures of the Dodge trucks being built.
I also have sever John Baker stickers.

By: sean

sean — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:14:32 +0000

I wish I had some. I worked for John while in high school back in 83-84. I loved that job!!

By: Wes Kibble

Wes Kibble — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:21:52 +0000

In reply to steve judd.

Steve, I would love to see the photos! Can you email them to weskibble@offroadaction.ca ?

By: steve judd

steve judd — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:03:08 +0000

I grew up knowing John and was around when both his dodge class 8 truck and his D-50 trucks. I do have many pictures of his second class 8 truck. It was built in 1979 by brent foes but didn’t get to race a lot. I would be happy to send copies of the pictures I have of this truck.

Steve