cruiseliner64 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Hi all,anybody see or read the new book on the making of the film Convoy? I have a copy ordered and I was wondering did anyone on here read it and have any comments on it. Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I have not heard of it until now Let us all know what you think of it Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swishy Posted August 9 Popular Post Share Posted August 9 [img][/img] Amazon sez Convoy: The Comprehensive Yet Untold Story: A detailed history of Sam Peckinpah's 1978 film Convoy, its influence and its legacy Starting as a 1975 pop-culture song amid America's fascination with truckers and CB radios, C.W. McCall's song Convoy was turned into a feature length film by EMI Films in 1977 under the direction of the legendary Sam Peckinpah. What started as light movie based off of a thin script turned into an out-of-control production that became legendary for its disfunction and cost overruns. The cast of Convoy were strong enough to deliver solid performances despite the weak script and the magnificent talents of both Peckinpah and Harry Stradling Jr. were able to capture iconic imagery of 1970's trucking amid the breathtaking New Mexico landscape. Although EMI eventually removed Sam Peckinpah from the project, the film retained his name and became the highest grossing film of his career. Despite being panned by most critics, the film managed to turn quite a decent profit. In the 45 years since it was released, the film has maintained a high degree of popularity, particularly among the trucking community worldwide. This book tells the complete story of Convoy, from the historical events that led to the 1970's fascination with trucking and the song all the way through to the legacy the film has created. Using thousands of pages of historical records and over six-thousand behind-the-scenes photos to reconstruct the history, the book details the process of turning the song into the movie and documents the activities on set day-by-day. With the goal of being the most comprehensive collection of facts about the film, this book is not only the most authoritative work on the film to date, it also provides a glimpse into the madness and genius of Sam Peckinpah so late in his career. This book is a must-have for any fan of Convoy, American trucking or Sam Peckinpah 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Thats go Swishman, just the thing for Christmas stocking You know these Mack dealers, if they were smart would have these on the service counters leading up to Christmas time Might sell like hot cakes Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Yeah thats the one.looks like it might be a good read about my favourite film that made me buy a Mack Cruiseliner.🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted August 10 Popular Post Share Posted August 10 I wonder how Dan is doing. It's been a few years since he's posted here or, as far as I know, anywhere. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 It would be great if he came on here to chat to us about the book.im looking forward to reading it.the film has been such a big part of our lives...... Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted August 11 Popular Post Share Posted August 11 Dan sent me a signed copy a few months back. It really was a great read about the movie and how it barely made it to the theaters. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Popular Post convoyduel Posted August 11 Solution Popular Post Share Posted August 11 I’m here. I just get caught up with life and trucks and forget to log in. Glad to see the book getting some attention. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 10 hours ago, convoyduel said: I’m here. I just get caught up with life and trucks and forget to log in. Glad to see the book getting some attention. Any more signed copies for BMT member maybe? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted August 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 11 Hi,looking forward to reading your book.the movie had such an impact on my life i collect anything about it.my son and I have just bought a Mack Cruiseliner and are restoring it to as near to Pig Pen's as we can.I had the pleasure of meeting Kris Kristofferson in Ireland back in 1996 and found him to be a true legend. Paul Heres a picture of Kris and me 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Excellent thanks for that… bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 I was curious so I bought a copy on Amazon. Hopefully I'll have time to read it this winter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted August 15 Popular Post Share Posted August 15 I was as well, so bought two copies, one for me and one for my mate Mine will get shoved under the tree, my mate will get his Christmas eve for his birthday when we are getting shit faced 🥳 Paul 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted August 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19 Hi all,well the book has arrived and already its provided us with information we'd been looking for...the paint codes for Pig Pens Cruiseliner.some great pictures in it too.the text looks good and the few parts iv read are very informative.if you have'nt got one and love the film and Mack trucks well whats ya waiting for? Go out and get it... Paul 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Gunno order one up myself. I enjoy watching YouTube documentaries about movies. Wonder how much is actually true sometimes? 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I will see about ordering this book I've spent over 40 years dealing with trucks one way or the other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 3 hours ago, davehummell said: I will see about ordering this book I've spent over 40 years dealing with trucks one way or the other. Since i seen the movie in 1978 iv always thought it was the best movie ever made.loved Pig Pens Cruiseliner most of all and thats why 46 years later im here on this site with a Cruiseliner of my own.A bit like you iv been involved with engines transmissions trucks earthmovers mineing equipment farming equipment and now i work with trains....if it has a diesel engine and/or wheels im there wanting to know all about it...all because of that movie.....46 years ago Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I was taught how to operate the locomotive at our one yard years ago I would spot rail cars for the guys to empty it was a real treat to do shifting of cars had a very large GM engine diesel over electric if I can remember right, it weighed over 150 tons what I was told. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 Iv been driving trains for 22 years now.the locomotives we have are all GMs.12V 645 AND 12V710. Diesel electrics.weigh 130 tons.i like the job but would rather be trucking.trouble is the railway pays a hell of a lot more than trucking and thanks to the train driving i could afford to buy the Cruiseliner.now im getting the best of both worlds. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Well I ordered two books One for my mate who's birthday is Christmas eve and I'll wait a extra day before reading mine We are both Mack men so it should be at the very least a good chuckle for our wives to see us pretending to read while actually staring at pictures Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 So far its a cracking read pics are great too paul youll enjoy it no end Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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