Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2020 As near as I can gather from all the discussions (and there are lots of conflicting opinions...and I am not going to argue for or against any of them), this is the truck that was used to film a few (I think 3) new scenes to be added to the original TV release of "Duel" to make it long enough for the big screen release. This truck, when in the movie, had a different (vertical) air filter and had mudflaps on the tractor. The fender openings around the trailer tires are also different from the "main" truck in the movie, which was destroyed at the end of filming the TV release. One of the more recent owners reportedly changed the air filter to the Cat unit it wears now and cut off the mudflaps, all to make the truck look more like the primary truck in the movie. I did see torched-off mudflap frame stubs on the frame. There was also, reportedly, a 3rd truck prepared for the add-on work, but it was a shorter-wheelbase truck, and was not used in filming. This one seems to match up pretty well to the "other" truck used to film those few scenes. Again, I cannot confirm nor deny these claims. And, I do not intend to try. But, it all seems to fit. Just enjoy! Isn't that grille shot menacing?! 3 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 That was a crazy movie, but it was pretty neat to watch that old Pete rolling down the highway. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-457211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Sure was a different movie, when it aired on local tv my parent's let me stay up late and watch it I left a mark on my mind, I bought the dvd a few years ago and the Princess just laughed and talked all the way thru, she is banned from watching truck movies with me 🤔 This means I hardly ever get to watch what I want any more Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-457396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I heard a few years back the actual stunt man that drove the rig bought it i’ll tell you what I wish my truck ran that fast 65 buried to the floor all I got ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-458016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 10:51 PM, mowerman said: I heard a few years back the actual stunt man that drove the rig bought it i’ll tell you what I wish my truck ran that fast 65 buried to the floor all I got ... bob Carey Loftin was the driver. Possibly the coolest stunt driver ever to grace Hollywood. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-458496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillywillard Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I have a thrill for ya'll.........it has nothing to do with the movie.......it has nothing to do with anything: That H-63 and Fruehauf in the final photo is sitting my back yard, or a twin to it. The hood mounted spotting mirror on the hood is obstructing the tank and exhaust..........i see no vertical pipe. What are the odds a Mack green h-63 and stainless Fruehauf has a twin? Where was this picture taken? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-467933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Gunna have to bung a photo up and show off your latest toy Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-467938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Chilly Willard, That picture was taken at the ATHS Virginia Carolina chapter show combined with the Brad Wike Southern Classics show at Brad Wike's farm in Lincolnton / Maiden NC. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-468069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Brocky is correct. This was taken a few years ago at "Brad's Farm" near Maiden, NC. If the date stamp on the picture is correct, it was in 2013. Funny, I didn't think it was that far back, though. "Ain't it funny, how time slips away?" Here are a few more shots from later (2017), with the grandsons (AKA: The Horses) hanging out with it. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63500-hes-got-some-kind-of-souped-up-diesel-in-that-thing/#findComment-468070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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