Two things: Part of the reason the truck moves out so fast is it's tank trailer is empty. Also it hits the high speeds on the downgrades. This wouldn't be much of a race bucking a 50 MPH headwind on I-80 coming across Nebraska on level ground. Also many older people from the eastern half of the US think the truck is a Mack because back when this movie came out people east of Kansas City had never seen a KW or Pete. They think any big truck is a Mack. But Macks were slow and heavy. All fer
Or maybe a weeping head gasket. Saw a 350 cummins once in a Freightliner cabover and you could daylight between the block and head with the motor running. The head was bouncing up and down like a trampoline.
Is it true that Dennis Weavers' character was a wimp, or that his wife was a total flippin' shrew who wouldn't be happy if she had a four-foot, twelve cylinder vibrator and ten million dollars? Weavers' character was just a regular guy trying to support a family and make it through his day, with no appreciation at home. Just my opinion.
That's the point. Weaver's character is supposed to be a wuss who's scared, and the car is meant to not quite be fast enough to lose the souped up Pete. It wouldn't exactly have the same effect if Clint Eastwood was driving the Plymouth - or if the Plymouth was a 'Vette.
They dont handle like no sports car, but they can be made to handle nicely. Didn't help either that he didnt have sway bars. Looks like the Signet Valiant from the chrome on the trunk lid and the doors.... at least on some of the models used in the making of this movie.
Dennis Weaver did like all his own driving and stunts in the movie, but yeah his character was a wimp. Didn't help that the Valiant handles like crap though!
At one point he said to himself that "I'll never make that appointment now", so why didn't he turn back and head back to the city?
themanmaschine 1 year ago
Two things: Part of the reason the truck moves out so fast is it's tank trailer is empty. Also it hits the high speeds on the downgrades. This wouldn't be much of a race bucking a 50 MPH headwind on I-80 coming across Nebraska on level ground. Also many older people from the eastern half of the US think the truck is a Mack because back when this movie came out people east of Kansas City had never seen a KW or Pete. They think any big truck is a Mack. But Macks were slow and heavy. All fer
trailerkingpin 2 years ago
I know a bone stock six cylinder Valiant has a rather small performance envelope but I still think he should have been able to lose that truck
cabstronaut 2 years ago
camera shot at 2:18 brilliant
slickinidaho 2 years ago 2
cool truck
FordMonsterTruck 2 years ago 3
i dont know much about diesels but why is it billowing white smoke not black at the 2:18 area
wirtner 3 years ago
they sprayed water into the exhaust to make it smoke and look more dramatic
mickeymoose76 3 years ago 2
oic thanks
wirtner 3 years ago
Or maybe a weeping head gasket. Saw a 350 cummins once in a Freightliner cabover and you could daylight between the block and head with the motor running. The head was bouncing up and down like a trampoline.
trailerkingpin 2 years ago
If he had been driving a "no go" Nova the movie would have been over in 5 minutes and he'd be dead.
gqjohnny 3 years ago
Is it true that Dennis Weavers' character was a wimp, or that his wife was a total flippin' shrew who wouldn't be happy if she had a four-foot, twelve cylinder vibrator and ten million dollars? Weavers' character was just a regular guy trying to support a family and make it through his day, with no appreciation at home. Just my opinion.
gazork123 3 years ago 6
That's the point. Weaver's character is supposed to be a wuss who's scared, and the car is meant to not quite be fast enough to lose the souped up Pete. It wouldn't exactly have the same effect if Clint Eastwood was driving the Plymouth - or if the Plymouth was a 'Vette.
MisterMasterShafter 3 years ago 13
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This is the only movie that dennis weaver acted like a wimp. He cant drive, and he is driving mom's car. He should have never taken the role.
denny1000o 3 years ago
my fav scene from the movie, the camera on top of the truck is a great shot
worm082 3 years ago
They dont handle like no sports car, but they can be made to handle nicely. Didn't help either that he didnt have sway bars. Looks like the Signet Valiant from the chrome on the trunk lid and the doors.... at least on some of the models used in the making of this movie.
Dramatic effect for the win?
Raiden7800 3 years ago
I am telling you right now, that guy cant drive, even if it was just a movie.
Raiden7800 4 years ago
Dennis Weaver did like all his own driving and stunts in the movie, but yeah his character was a wimp. Didn't help that the Valiant handles like crap though!
surfordie82 3 years ago