ScarredKnightfan Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 *Has anyone seen this movie, TGR? I have not, but sounds like maybe I should!http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/07/30/thursday-theatre-28/ A bit surprised the Cutlass received all the votes so far, shutting out the MC. Which would you choose!?http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/07/30/thursday-survey-28/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"You were history with the slamming of the door" __ Celine Dion __ 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I would have assumed anyone over the age of 40 has seen the Great Race 10 times. Maybe under the age of 30 never heard of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 It tells me the Oldsmobile Underground is doing what they do best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 You are joking. Late 60s Olds vs a late 70s MC. On my return from SEA I nearly bought a W31 four speed in Saturn Yellow but went for a Buick GS instead. That 350 Olds was underrated IMNSHO. ps I have quite an extensive collection of car movies and such, many on VHS but DVDs are gaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 I would have assumed anyone over the age of 40 has seen the Great Race 10 times. Maybe under the age of 30 never heard of it. LOL! A couple people in their 20s knew about it, while some in their 50s didn't. Always interesting to see who knows what movies, etc. It tells me the Oldsmobile Underground is doing what they do best... Yes, they certainly are! You are joking. Late 60s Olds vs a late 70s MC. On my return from SEA I nearly bought a W31 four speed in Saturn Yellow but went for a Buick GS instead. That 350 Olds was underrated IMNSHO. ps I have quite an extensive collection of car movies and such, many on VHS but DVDs are gaining. Nope, not joking. I love having these type of pairings because it isn't something you see paired together every day. Keeps people on their toes, too. While this wasn't a huge surprise, some prior ones have been. As for your collection ... what all do you have? Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"We missed a page or 2 somehow" __ Suzy Boggus __ 'Cinderella' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Just click on the .sig. OH movies ? Have really lost track but probably the ealiest other than some shorts is Harold Lloyd's "Speedy" & a few other pre-war (Jimmie Stewart in "Speed") but most are later like "To Please a Lady", "The Big Wheel","The Fast and the Furious" (Roger Corman), Both Italian Jobs, "Johnny Dark", "Grand Prix" "Gone in 60 Seconds" with the original soundtrack (actually have all of Toby's movies - Slicer was the inspiration for F&F6), "Dirty Mary, Crazy, Larry", "Gumball Rally", "Vanishing Point" with the missing 8 minutes. "LeMans" That sort of thing. Did tend to avoid anything that used a Hicam though was a little in VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I would have assumed anyone over the age of 40 has seen the Great Race 10 times. Maybe under the age of 30 never heard of it. I recall it used to be shown during Thanksgiving and I always looked forward to seeing it. I didn't realize how much it was edited down so it would fit in a TV movie time slot until I got my own copy several years ago. I may have to watch it again soon as I haven't watched it in probably 10 years now. Edited August 2, 2015 by Bleach (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 OH movies ? Have really lost track but probably the ealiest other than some shorts is Harold Lloyd's "Speedy" & a few other pre-war (Jimmie Stewart in "Speed") but most are later like "To Please a Lady", "The Big Wheel","The Fast and the Furious" (Roger Corman), Both Italian Jobs, "Johnny Dark", "Grand Prix" "Gone in 60 Seconds" with the original soundtrack (actually have all of Toby's movies - Slicer was the inspiration for F&F6), "Dirty Mary, Crazy, Larry", "Gumball Rally", "Vanishing Point" with the missing 8 minutes. "LeMans" That sort of thing.Did tend to avoid anything that used a Hicam though was a little in VP. Ha, yep, I meant your movie collection. Sounds like a cool group of movies! I recall it used to be shown during Thanksgiving and I always looked forward to seeing it. I didn't realize how much it was edited down so it would fit in a TV movie time slot until I got my own copy several years ago. I may have to watch it again soon as I haven't watched it in probably 10 years now. See, this is why I don't like watching a movie I haven't seen on TV ... b/c sometimes huge chunks are left out. I'd rather get a copy of it & watch that 1st ... to be sure I see ALL of the movie as intended. Heck, I've caught a few over-the-air classic TV networks cutting vintage shows. SMH. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I didn't mean to catch you by surprise" __ Lane Brody __ 'Over You' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) We have two of the Great Leslie cars made for "The Great Race", and two of the Hannibal 8s from the same film, at the Stahl Museum in Chesterfield Township, MI. They were made at Warner Bros. studios by the WB technical staff. The Great Leslie cars were made from the lengthened chassis of a '57 Ford F series pick up, they had a fleet of pickups at the studio to schlep goods back and forth. When this project came up they were about to replace the fleet with new trucks and wondered if these "antique cars" could be made out of a Ford Truck chassis. Warner Bros. talked Firestone into paying for a great deal of the construction costs of these vehicles in exchange for having the Firestone logo appear prominently in all scenes where the two cars appear. The Hannibal 8 (all 5 of them!) were built from the ground up, using Corvair drivetrain components. As cars...........................they are good movie props. Edited August 3, 2015 by mrpushbutton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 If anyone is interested, the way to tell the original "Gone" from the remastered is the blues "Moving On" in the opening. Seems Toby played rather fast and loose with many things including copyrights and when Denise remastered for high definition the sound track had to be changed to eliminate the unlicensed pieces. So you have a choice of a VHS (only available used AFAIK) with the original soundtrack or a remastered DVD without. Like Vanishing Point with the missing eight minutes (Charlotte Rampling in the passenger seat), there are some car movies that require a quest. (Blue cover with helicopters) BTW the most difficult one to obtain was a DVD of "A Man and A Woman". Mine is in French with English subtitles. Is really better that way. Isn't the ultimate collection when you don't remember what you have ? or is that just age ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) We have two of the Great Leslie cars made for "The Great Race", and two of the Hannibal 8s from the same film, at the Stahl Museum in Chesterfield Township, MI. They were made at Warner Bros. studios by the WB technical staff. The Great Leslie cars were made from the lengthened chassis of a '57 Ford F series pick up, they had a fleet of pickups at the studio to schlep goods back and forth. When this project came up they were about to replace the fleet with new trucks and wondered if these "antique cars" could be made out of a Ford Truck chassis. Warner Bros. talked Firestone into paying for a great deal of the construction costs of these vehicles in exchange for having the Firestone logo appear prominently in all scenes where the two cars appear. The Hannibal 8 (all 5 of them!) were built from the ground up, using Corvair drivetrain components. As cars...........................they are good movie props. I recall seeing one of the Leslie cars in another movie that was painted red. In one of the scenes it was destroyed by a train so I guess there at least one less of the original total. Edited August 4, 2015 by Bleach (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I might add that the Leslie that Mr. push button has pictured is autographed by Tony Curtis! Edited August 5, 2015 by Larry W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I wonder what kind of engine it has. The hood is up but too bad the shot doesn't show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 If I recall correctly, a 6 banger ford truck engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) I'm waiting for "Thunder Road" to come out on DVD, re mastered and digitized with surround sound. Edited August 5, 2015 by DavidAU (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 The car with the Tony Curtis signature is powered by a 272 Cu. In. Y-block, the other one the collection owns has an in-line six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 It's interesting to know about the engines in these cars. It makes sense since these engines would have been found in the very trucks they were converted from. Are there any engine photos with these cars?Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 We have two of the Great Leslie cars made for "The Great Race", and two of the Hannibal 8s from the same film, at the Stahl Museum in Chesterfield Township, MI. Holy cow ... wish I could road trip to come see 'em! Isn't the ultimate collection when you don't remember what you have ? or is that just age ? I'm thinking it might be a bit of both. & thanks for the tips ... much appreciated! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Looking at me now you might not know it" __ Emerson Drive __ 'Moments' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I could take one, or more, but both cars are out at our restorer's shop right now, the V-8 is being rebuilt at this time. They are pretty much your standard Ford engines from 1957. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 It's not so much that the engines are the standard '57s. I'm curious to see their placement under the hood.I guess I can patiently wait.Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I may be going over there this week, I'll shoot a pic or two with my cell phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 That would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 That'd be awesome, John! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Take me to the magic of the moment" __ Scorpions __ 'Wind Of Change' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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