the DUEL TRUCK - an american nightmare ...or dream?

[@screcoveryco]

As someone who spent most of the last decade in a truck, I really appreciate this video. The Duel truck is a neat vehicle, but the story of the owner and his comments about how we need trucks, and the fact that you didn’t edit them out, has earned you another subscriber. Journalistic integrity has gone the way of the Dodo, even in the automotive industry. The topic of trucking is unpopular. Trucks are big, slow and often “in the way”, yet they are vital to our civilization. Thank you for this video.

[@theaficionauto]

His final message was the main reason I was so excited to make this video. What he says is immensely important and was truly the main reason for this video to exist. I really glad you appreciate it!

[@RonnieRawdawg]

just dont be driving the same exact speed as the truck next to you blocking lanes. (shit i deal with every day) causes massive congestion

[@shodancat1000]

On the contrary, journalistic integrity is helping keep certain events and people in-check and keeping the public aware of what's going on. I know what you're driving at (pun intended.)

[@screcoveryco]

Ronnie Rawdawg , that’s why I’m against these ridiculous speed limiters in trucks. Two trucks going 62 mph side by side does nothing but impede traffic. All of my trucks would run at least 70, with one that was capable of 100+. Granted, the tires aren’t rated for such speed. Having the available mph on the top end lets you get around other trucks quickly. Even when I was hauling oversized loads, I’d slow down slightly before I’ll let someone else parallel me. It’s selfish, foolish and dangerous.

[@screcoveryco]

Shodan Cat , every major US news organization has been caught doing some “creative editing” or not researching topics fully. Click-bait is everywhere. Drama gets hyped up and even fabricated all for the sake of views. It’s sad and it’s sickening.

[@Edison73100]

That thing is still scary after all these years, Duel was a great movie, a cult classic.

[@staceyking7911]

I WOULD NOT, get anywhere near that truck after seeing Duel(1971). He's even FRUIT CAKE enough to hop inside it's cockpit and DRIVE IT! 🚛 😨😰😱

[@darrellfambro2986]

Yes its a classic,its one of the movie I can watch over and over again

[@blackbolt3685]

It's that truck,it's the star horror villain of the movie

[@Quint1836]

A-Fricken-Men

[@davidbrand9334]

Old hatefull dusty scary looking truck.

[@olentangy74]

"The fastest thing known to man is time" That is profound.

[@dimievers5573]

Rather the most unstoppable thing . Time stops for no man

[@garyrichey1576]

What he said will sure make you think.

[@straightmanforever69]

Hahahaha shut up! 😂🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@h8troodoh]

​@@dimievers5573never been in jail have you...😂😅

[@jimmygarlon750]

One of my worst nightmares, looking in the rear view mirror and seeing this damn truck.

[@KutWrite]

I hope I'm not ruining your fantasy, but I never understand why someone being pursued in that way doesn't let them get close, then zip into the next lane, hit the brakes and stay behind the former pursuer. The only place I recall seeing that done was in "Bullitt," when he sidesteps the hit-men in the Charger (?) and gets behind them. A civilian like me wouldn't have pursued them, though, just driven another route to escape.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

@@KutWrite Because someone in a pretty long-ass vehicle has ample time to get into the other lane and still hit you while you're braking.

[@TallboyDave]

@@KutWrite And remember, in the movie, the truck driver was a serial killer, who was toying with the protagonist for the whole film; if you tried that, he'd probably try and side swipe you off the road, at the very least.

[@roberthill1586]

Not as bad when looking over your shoulder while swimming in the sea......then seeing that damn fin!

[@koolerm4806]

Or Hearing a Liberal Complain About It's Emissions Affecting THE CLIMATE!

[@AC-yi3qb]

The day I retired from truckin i cried because I realized I would never experience that awesome feeling of being in control of the coolest vehicle on the road.... an American rig

[@lukewarmwater6412]

if you love it, its like flying don't matter if its turning a wrench or jamming gears. grounded pilots don't last long if there is no hope of ever going up again. work part time at a driving school? don't lose your 'happy thought' man!

[@robertdiamondoil2384]

The man who taught me was retired truck driver and I still remember his advice after 30+ years an experienced truck driver would be great teacher at a school

[@samcable647]

you should try american truck simulator

[@jimnickles2347]

After seven years, it still Hurts a little...

[@KristofferEk]

the best teachers are usually the ones who retired from the job they are teaching.

[@victorgutierrez8664]

I am a truck driver and all I can say is this video is great, the owner of DUEL is a hero, he's saving history, sharing it with everyone and he's got more than great words about truckers. Thank you Brad Wike you make my job worth it.

[@NanatsukiBenio]

God Bless him and his DUEL baby :) that Pete 281 always made me happy when I watched the movie again and again. as a kid and till today

[@whitneylhuffman3]

Spot on!!! Everything you have, thank a truck driver. They brought it, they hauled it, they delivered it. Truckers are a huge part of the backbone of America. Great video!!!👍🏻

[@agoge08]

glad to see the truck is in the hands of someone who seems to truly appreciate it, the guy seems like a gentleman

[@johnspencer8038]

I'm a Grandpa. I drove trucks for 35yrs. I don't anymore. I miss 18 wheels. John Spencer Long Beach, Ca

[@reynirreynisson1971]

@@jonathanstuart7354 You also count the 8 on the trailer.

[@reynirreynisson1971]

@@jonathanstuart7354 Well, 4 sets of two wheels usually. If they are singles you won´t be referring to an 18 wheeler.

[@daveycrocket6277]

John Spencer put a good CB radio by your recliner. It would bring back memories. Maybe make some new friends, find old ones, or just in general give people help or directions

[@wyattlarrick3246]

@@jonathanstuart7354 They have 18 tires usually, hence the name.

[@southernshop8424]

Thank you for your service John, one trucker to another

[@sammygirl6910]

Dennis Weaver's performance in Duel really is extraordinary. Very fun, impressively well made movie, especially for a 1st feature.

[@benjaminkenny8492]

Love it myself. Great film.👍

[@benzielke7149]

Had no idea this truck was still out there. Nice to see someone's kept it alive but in the same condition as it was in the film .

[@BW-kv9wj]

Not the original truck from the movie. All the license plate numbers are different than the numbers on the movie truck.

[@benzielke7149]

@@BW-kv9wj Damn..... Well, lets hope it's close to what it's supposed to be. Sure looks the part.

[@WesW3187]

@@BW-kv9wj The license plates are different. They have to be to make it legal on the road. That doesn’t make the truck different.

[@BW-kv9wj]

@@WesW3187 The original is a Pete 281. This is a Pete 351. There were several trucks used during the filming because they destroyed one went it went over the cliff. The one you’re seeing here is a replica of the original.

[@pilummurialis6490]

@@BW-kv9wj they only used 2 trucks, the original hero truck was wrecked, this truck was used for the extra footage at the gas station, the bus scene and the train tracks, the difference between them is very noticeable when you look at the hoods of the tractor

[@zzirSnipzz1]

Original was a Peterbuilt 281 .The truck had twin rear axles, a CAT 1674 turbocharged engine with a 13-speed transmission, making it capable of hauling loads over 30 tons and top speeds reaching 75-80 mph. During the original filming, the crew only had one truck, so the shots of the truck falling off the cliff had to be completed in one take.For the film's theatrical release, two additional trucks were purchased in order to film the additional scenes that were not in the original made-for-television version (the scene where David telephones his wife, the school bus scene and the railroad crossing scene).One of these, a 1964 Peterbilt 351, virtually identical to the original truck except for its air intake, roof mounted horn position, brake lines between the tractor and trailer, mud flaps on the back of the twin rear tyres and a support shelf for the air conditioning unit, was later destroyed in another movie production. The other truck, a 1961 Peterbilt 351, has survived.It was kept and prepared as a back up for the 1964 truck, but wasn't used.

[@paulkowal9545]

Original truck (and best): Peterbilt 281 1955 Truck used for the additional scenes for theatrical release: Peterbilt 281 1960 Also in the film the truck was capable of reaching speed up to 95 mph instead of 75-80 mph which makes it even more interesting.

[@mandyboose8983]

@@paulkowal9545 that's true !!

[@Andrewkafp]

That was a great movie.. I suppose he could have done lots of things to keep from being crushed by the truck but then there would have been no story. Always wondered what he had done to that trucker to p155 him off so bad.

[@BW-kv9wj]

It is not the same truck. Look at all the license plate numbers on both trucks. They are all different.

[@zzirSnipzz1]

@@BW-kv9wj yes they had two trucks as some scenes were filmed later

[@ScrotusXL]

“The fastest thing known to man is time”.. wise words indeed. Loved this video, this guy is a role model to truck driving. Loved that film and that truck!

[@ATXMEX78]

I always show truckers the respect they deserve on the road. I flash my headlights and give them room to switch lanes when they need to when most drivers don't. So many inconsiderate people especially nowadays with the cell phones distracting everyone, common courtesy and common sense is rare... my dad was a city bus driver he always taught me to be considerate and courteous. Thank you truckers for making the world go round with all the sacrifices you make in your own lives to make ours better!!! Edit: Now I'm adding this kind of late.. but there is still some truckers that make the rest of the truckers look bad and I know that they do not represent all the good ones!! Stay safe everyone thank you!!

[@shades___theruler6131]

Thank you, on behalf of all truck drivers out there. Not an easy job... Truck driving it's a way of life for most rig drivers. Remember that a driving license is a privilege not an obligation. I always tell people and car drivers you just stepped out off your house to a road about an hour ago... right? Okay! Guess what? I've been out here on the road for a few days now and I really don't know when I'm going back home. Oh! And remember this too... Some driver don't have family or home to go to... How about that? Thank you for your comments and our respects to you car drivers, for the support to all the trucks out here on the road. Believe me, the trucking community recognized and we're always aware of our surrounding, in particular good car drivers like you that share the road. The road is for anything that has wheels And yes !!! Bicycles have wheels too. We always appreciated every little favor people in general do while truckers are driving a rig on the road for days at a time. Keep on truckin' Y'all / Drive safe.

[@kevinmichaels3281]

Thanks for the appreciation and pro driving skills people don't have any of those things now days

[@brian3.2]

I drive f550's and other contractor trucks through Washington DC and the surrounding areas. Definitely nothing compared to the real drivers out there but it's always appreciated when someone realizes I need some space. I learned from the real drivers to flash my hazards to show appreciation.

[@bertgrau9246]

Rich, as a driver of 42 years I appreciate it when folks flash their lights, it is a help. Unfortunately, many drivers of the last 20 years don't seem to have a clue when some one flashes their lights . Thank you for your respect sir .

[@whackamolechamp]

My grandfather drove a tractor trailer every day in NYC from the time he returned from WWII in 1945 until 1975 when he retired. He delivered produce from Hunts Point in the Bronx to grocery stores. No accidents in those 30 years. He was restless after he retired and missed driving. He used to drive his old routes sometimes with me in the passenger seat in his 67 Plymouth Belvedere. He taught me the flashing of the headlights back when I was 5 to let the trucks know you were letting them in. I try to teach everyone I know about it too. Sorry for the rant but I miss my Grandpa Harry and I have much respect to all truckers out there.

[@braydenfreemanmusic3109]

My dad has driven truck since before I was born. And lots of my family had em. I grew up greasing em and washing em. I'm a truck mechanic now and I'm 19 and I cant wait to get my CDL

[@johnwaddle9323]

I am Dennis Weaver's Nephew, my mother's brother. By chance I am also a truck driver and have driven for the last 25 years since retiring from the DOD. I would enjoy seeing this truck if I ever get the chance to be in the are and having the time, which is always a trucker's issue, there is never enough time. Well done video.

[@TheBandit7613]

I always pictured your uncle as laid back. He reminded me of my dad. They were around the same age.

[@laurajones3604]

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[@tommyn.j3628]

Hi i love Dennis Weaver in duel and the truck wauv see IT many times

[@raymondbailey7045]

John Waddle Thats awsome Your uncle Dennis is a cool cat......

[@bodieofci5418]

He wad McCloud, one of my dear old mum's fave TV shows, but Duel was her fave film. I liked Dennis Weaver in Touch of Evil. Thanks.

[@FieroFats]

As a truck driver, I don't have the words to express how heartwarming the words of the owner were to me. We're the invisible anymore. Nobody see's us.. Unless we are in their way.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Brad Miles like he said, his uncle was his hero, mine too, no one worked a twin stick tranny like he did, truly an art form

[@deborahchesser7375]

I always flash you guys over if possible, thanks for the hard work you do. I can only imagine rolling across Texas or some lonely nighttime road on Christmas Eve wishing you were home.

[@brentonburton4847]

Your rite about that last part, we are treated like a menace but people don't realize that's how they get there stuff. I wish it was like it was back in the day where we were respected.

[@timesthree5757]

Just a reminder there are those who still respect truck drivers.

[@TheAnonymous1one]

Respect to you guys. The late nights and time away from your families doing cross country driving.

[@2012driftking]

I watched this movie as a kid and still to this day it never gets old

[@Naviss]

Couldn't think of a better collector. He's smart, friendly, and not selfish by locking history away. I wish more was like that. Granted you can't just let history be destroyed by being on display, But you also shouldn't hide it in a hangar either.

[@realmaindrianpace]

I love how he also has the red Valiant, that car was almost as big a part of that movie as the truck was.

[@staceyking7911]

Even that red 1971 Valiente STILL haunts me after seeing Duel for the VERY 1ST time on KZbin back in 2011 during it's then still SCARY 40th anniversary

[@geekhillbilly2636]

i drove a semi almost identical to the Duel truck (Except I hauled coal to the power plants) during the late 70s into the 80s. Believe me, maneuvering the narrow ,badly maintained roads of Southeastern Kentucky with over 60 tons of coal behind you made for some butt clinching moments.

[@marknelson5929]

Man I loved that film as a kid, the star was the truck and the fact you never basically saw the driver added to the tension - the truck was a kind of malevolent entity in its own right

[@crossbowcowboy1175]

Even though its rusty, its beautiful...

[@bigbass421]

I LOVE "Duel"- I remember reading the short story in Playboy Magazine. Yeah, the film, was based on that short story! The film, was pretty much exactly like the story. That Peterbuilt Tanker truck, is to many of us, as big a movie heavy as Lee Marvin, or Neville Brand.. mean, sinister, and ugly- it's perfect.. and the film, is a classic. Nice to see it's still around- well, at least one of them.

[@JSAFIXIT]

This guy is the perfect kind of person to own this truck. He seems to love sharing it with others. He's right though, trucks and their drivers are like the arteries and veins to this county. They stop, everything stops.

[@staceyking7911]

But NOT with ME, I'LL PASS! Because I would have the SCARIEST nightmare @ it on THAT night

[@irishstock2108]

I remember as a child, standing by the roadside with my friends and signalling with my arm to oncoming trucks to have them blow their horns, and I was never disappointed.

[@josephbuckley1574]

I should add that this rig reminds me of one of the big fuel tenders I drove at LAX as a young man in the airline industry, just starting out in the early '70's. The rig had to have been WWII vintage and was used for jet fueling by a company called Mercury Service that did contract work for the airlines and other commercial aviation operators. This old truck pulled a big 10,000 gallon tank (if I remember that correctly!) and may have been JP4 military fuel (or just Jet A50). The windows did not roll up and hadn't for years so the interior was alway either soaking wet or covered with a layer of dust. I remember the lurch of that heavy truck when starting from a dead stop and, once rolling, the feeling that it would never, ever stop due to inertia. Great memory of being trusted to drive a big old rig like the one featured here - usually in the dead of night on an airport service road shrouded in fog.

[@katherineramos2169]

Sounds eerie. In awe you did that.

[@dragonbrownies517]

My grandpa drove truck for Western Auto parts for 30plus years. His favorite truck is/was the ol' Pete from Duel. Its Menacing. The sound it makes just puts shivers down your spine. The way a truck used to be... I Like it!

[@staceyking7911]

This particular starring truck in Duel, does that exact same thing to me.🚛🎺😨👹

[@63jeepj20]

Nice, i learned to drive a truck when I was about 13. in a Pete with twin sticks. I always thought it would be impossible with all of the switches, buttons, levers, shifters. Then I drove one and had a blast doing it. One of my favorite memories as a kid.

[@cjluddeni4662]

This movie- Duel, was an ABC movie of the week, Most likely a Friday night back in the day (Maybe not Friday) I was 9 or 10, and once they showed a preview of it as coming next week, I was hooked. I couldn't wait to see it. I saw it, and it scared the hell out of me. As things usually come in threes, yesterday I saw a short clip of Duel on KZbin, it just showed up in my feed. After the clip I searched for the movie, found it and watched it for the first time since it originally aired all those many years ago. Then thirty minutes ago, your video showed up in my feed. (This video) so I had to watch. That's three. Thank you for this video. It is so cool to see the Truck again without the 'danger'.

[@Fabi1701A]

When you turned on the ignition, that sound brought me back to when I was a kid watching the movie. It gave me goosebumps!

[@staceyking7911]

Same here, and when he sounded the horn, it even START(LED)! ME! YIKES!!

[@dustbin5044]

As soon as I discovered this video time stopped for me and I knew I had to watch this even though it is past my bedtime. Wow, to feel young again!

[@jacobfrench3864]

“And don’t crash the gate... doin 98” love the cheeky little convoy reference

[@KaiTiura]

Speilberg's first full-length movie wasn't "Duel", it was "The Sugarland Express". Duel was made-for-TV. I grew up wanting to drive trucks also. I've done it for 47 years, and all I can say to those kids out there who have the same wish is "STAY IN SCHOOL!" Get an education and do something meaningful. That said, I've always loved driving commercially. You get to see the world around you and it's always changing, but there are drawbacks, not limited to the pay, the hours, the lack of sleep, idiots on the road... it's not for everyone. I've loved this movie since I first saw it on TV and it certainly fueled my wish to drive. "Movin' On" was another TV show that had me in its jaws. Duel is a special movie; Speilberg had an understanding of the mystique of the truck driver, if not the actual life of one. He got the threat of a renegade, pissed-off truck driver right for sure. Perhaps the original "road rage" movie? The drama was in this flick from start to finish. Dennis Weaver was the perfect choice for the wimpy four-wheeler fighting this 18-wheel demon. LOVE that movie! This guy has a piece of history in that old Peterbilt, even if it's not original; it's a very cool thing to have. They did some amazing stunt driving in "Bevery Hills Cop"... Duel, not so much. Standard driving if you've ever driven a truck. I learned to drive a truck in a rig with a 4x4 transmission, missed a gear going up the onramp to northbound 101 in Larkspur, California, and if I hadn't learned how RPMs road speed and engine speeds worked in an old truck driving book I had as a kid, I wouldn't have saved that gear, but I did! I caught that gear and I was hooked. My truck-driving school teacher use to go to sleep when I was driving. I've gone on to run every kind of heavy equipment and truck, and transport heavy equipment. It's a romantic lifestyle for about ten minutes, but you get over that. (Some don't.) But no matter how much angst I've built up over the years watching ahead and seeing what the idiot in front of me is about to do and then seeing him DO it, dealing with cars and stupid drivers, dealing with lack of sleep on long hauls, putting out brake fires, backing out of impossible places people SWORE to me I could drive out the other end of... I still have a fondness for my chosen profession. I miss the old days of truckers always waving at each other like it's a brotherhood (like the low-wave when you pass another Harley) and still don't understand why these new drivers think it's cool to have your shades on and your seat on the floor so you can't even see over the dashboard and your ass hurts at the end of a long day, but what do I know? This truck SOUNDS like the movie truck, engine and horn! I'd love to drive it. I just wonder where this guy's MAGA hat is... I once had a truck tow driver pull me off a hill in Half Moon Bay, CA with a 13-speed with a 4-speed Brownie, that's 52 forward gears, and he used every one of them to get going. Truckin' is either in your soul or it's not, and I guess it's in mine, but I still wish I'd stayed in school. Great video.

[@lollo7768]

When i first saw the movie (i was 5 years old)...every trip in the rear seats of my dad's car looking behind 😀!!! Thank you for ALL my childhood from Italy! 🇮🇹🤴

[@cpg1388]

Imagine pulling into a weigh station in that truck

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Ferguson101 Ahahaha that’s when duel kicks in and goes to town👹

[@fluffykittynoodles]

Youd get pulled in for pictures

[@theaficionauto]

Ferguson101 you're right. We were on the lookout for cops the whole time because this truck is totally not road legal

[@oregontrailrunner]

pulling in would be easy but pulling out would take an act of god

[@xxxspetsnazxxx6068]

"Out of service" would be the first words out of the trooper

[@Eremon1]

I still love Duel today. Just watched it a few months ago. That truck is a bad ass character all of its own. Nice to know it's still around and in good hands.

[@MDC2020]

I can really appreciate what was said about drivers at the end. Thanks for leaving it in. A Driver.

[@ryanfontaine6131]

That man seem so nice. Very cool of him to share his collection. Do a video on Smokey and the Bandit truck that he has.

[@randomsomeone1617]

Ryan Fontaine I just watched pt 2 YESTERDAY! Crazy... I gotta say the way the trucks box isnt fully painted still grinds my gears to this day. 😂

[@colinjohnston8519]

Ryan Fontaine smoking the bandit? Is that gay porn??

[@ryanfontaine6131]

Yeah it is a lesser known sequel. It's was when Burt Reynolds was going through some Financial difficulties. He needed the money. Lol. That's what happens when your heavily Reliant on voice text

[@randomsomeone1617]

Ryan Fontaine 🤣

[@rammerjammer523]

Ryan Fontaine The original trailer with the cowboy robbing the stagecoach is in newnan ga. It was in a scene of the walking dead(which is filmed 20 min from newnan,) this past season and couldnt believe the owner woulda let that happen.

[@Beltfedshooters]

Imagine owning this, Christine, and "The Car"

[@ChrisG3253032]

Wouldn't that be a dream!? Duel, Christine and The Car are 3 of my 5 fave "car movies". The other 2 being Vanishing Point (I also liked the '97 TV "reboot"), and Gone in 60 Seconds (original '74 version)

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

Beltfedshooters the unholy trinity

[@Tompas_skjul]

All of them accompanied by the Willys M274 "Mechanical Mule", equipped with the M60 machine gun, from the movie Maximum Overdrive...😜👍😁

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

maybe a 55 chevy with a 454 and an econoline front end like two lane black top, and a 69 nove with a waaaay overbuilt rool cage and a skull on the hood

[@Tompas_skjul]

Also adding the special equipped and sinister black Dodge Charger from the 80' s TV-movie The Gladiator with Ken Wahl

[@oby-1607]

I drove truck since 1987 and there is no freedom like it. Over 2 million miles safe and finally decided I had enough of it. Dispatch made it unbearable with their demands of my time, so I quit. There are a lot of good people out there on the road.

[@Ralph2]

The sound tho'...that SOUND. Took me straight back to watching the movie when it came out, hairs standing up and tingling in the spine. Great to see thank you!

[@screennamenottaken2]

Yes. I think it’s because of the movie but that diesel sound has kind of a menacing nature to it. Love it.

[@johndoran3274]

I am an instant fan of your documentary skills. I watched this for the truck, but I got so much more out of it. You let the man tell his story and I was thoroughly entertained front to back. Great editing and camera work. Thanks for giving this to us.

[@GaJeepr]

Fantastic episode! Still remember sitting in the floor of the "living room" watching that movie. This guy is proof that you should really follow your true passion in your life. Also the truth was spoken regarding what would happen to this society without trucks. Yeah, that drone is not bringing a washer, dryer, refrigerator, lawn mower...... to your house anytime soon.

[@jennifercapps105]

@Hello Scott how are you doing

[@4SA904]

The owner seems as nice guy, to have cup off coffee. Good job sir 👍

[@markkegans5639]

WOW,,,, To see that truck and you a original Moving on KENWORTH . Because my Dad, Bill Kegans was a TEAMSTER for the studios and he worked on both of those shows. The DUEL truck was parked in front of our house for a few days. And he worked every season of Moving on as the caterer. The catering truck was a semi . Ok a small semi . I think the cab was a 1950 Dodge 10 speed . And when summer vacation would come around. I would get to go on location to watch them film and mostly drive my dad crazy. Well it's great those working trucks. THANKS, from MARK

[@SonnyGTA]

Boy, I really like this guy!! What a great story! I like that he doesnt like taking orders from people!! GOOD FOR HIM!!

[@jrhaley9624]

"Without trucks America stops" "And we crashed the gate going 98 i said let that trucker roll"

[@dakotacarlysle4043]

That "Convoy" reference was not missed by a few of us...

[@BornToPun7541]

"10-4!"

[@picktostone1605]

10-4 good buddy lol talking about convoy on a duel vid

[@chunkiermango7982]

10-4 good buddy we definitely got the front door

[@gregm.846]

"Let THEM truckers roll.....10/4." Say it right or don't say it at all.

[@pxn748]

If I was driving and i saw that truck pulling up behind me and honking, it would be code brown for sure!

[@Black.dynamite-]

I just smiled for 19minutes straight and it feels amazing

[@theaficionauto]

Garrick Pitts that's makes me smile

[@Black.dynamite-]

theAFICIONAUTO you know I'm 20 and still can't do it "legally" but I've always wanted to do it ever since my dad introduced me to it i was 3 and was hell bent on doing it haha the blue truck you see as my profile picture is what I drive I drive for a farmer and I'm counting down until I turn (21 90 days haha) and listening to him speak about his experience and his collection just reignited my passion to continue to do it and to pursue it i was the kid drawing them in my notebook in the back of class getting into trouble because of it and it always felt as if I was one in a million as I read about driver "shortages" and eld mandates and with congress thinking about lowering interstate driving to 18 (if they do I will be pissed) and I think to myself man what would it be like to drive one in the 70s so thank you for sharing and reigning at least one kids passion and dream ps I hope you find optimis prime better be the Pete lol

[@theaficionauto]

Garrick Pitts thanks for sharing your story!! I'm so glad I was able to reignite your drive and passion with this video. It's the most I could ask for with what I'm doing.

[@howarddrakeford]

Me too!! Because of that film, and BJ McKay, I'm a trucker today!

[@Black.dynamite-]

Howard D less than one month and counting

[@davemiller6893]

Duel and Christine, great movies. Brad is just a regular decent guy. Thanks for the walk around mate.

[@reginadisbrow4486]

Dave Miller I made a similar comparison of movie vehicles. Two of the all time best in the genre.

[@jefferyperry6011]

Awesome video I have over 35 years of trucking reminds me back when I was little driving my dad's trucks

[@ScottClevelandmi]

“The fastest thing known to man is time” ...Well said!

[@stevedickson5853]

Love the owners sense of humour..the end bit about the headlights coming on, on their own..had him going for a few seconds didn't he...lol 😂

[@walterdeuel2026]

My name is Walter Deuel, so I relate with the movie and this truck from the first time I saw the movie. I saw the movie several times. Thank you for keeping the memory alive.

[@darrengorham667]

3.41 love the fact that there's a Morris Minor nestled in amongst these lovely trucks. Thank you, an old truck fan from the UK

[@mandywithell]

What about the Scammell Crusader?

[@darrengorham667]

@@mandywithell Yes, I forgot that! Beautiful beast it is too!

[@DazC2]

First thing that caught my attention was the crusader, and the fact it’s still on British plates.

[@paulbrown6554]

Would love to know how it got there and how he got it

[@gremlin1396]

I remember watching that movie when I was a kid I always wanted to drive a truck afterwards that's what I do now. Been driving trucks now for 32 years

[@laserbeam002]

I loved this post. He was exactly right about truckers. On my job I have met literly thousands of truckers and honestly I have had no problems with a single one. Most just simply want to do their job and go home to their families.

[@bradsclassictrucks2007]

Thank you!

[@G_Machine_Joe]

That movie made a big impact on me the first time I saw it...decades ago. It's in my top 3 favorite movies to this day... all because of that truck. I'm glad he collects trucks and was able to obtain this one. I'd love to check it out the next time I'm down that way.

[@Qwerty1235945]

That’s probably the best sounding vehicle I’ve ever heard.

[@scotttaylor7688]

I’m a 35 year veteran trucker and I will never retire, I love doing what I do. That ol 1951 pete is beautiful, they don’t make them like that any more, I would love to see it one day.

[@Rphasmid]

I've held a commercial licence since 1976. Made my living driving something ( not nails, can't drive a nail straight) over those years. Really enjoyed the vid. Thanks!

[@soundofimpact3924]

I always dreamed of owning that truck. I can't say enough about this, just awesome. GREAT story.

[@dreadpenguinlord340]

This man is the perfect custodian for such a beloved old truck, kudos!

[@salesdepartment6110]

thank you for this video. I loved Duel growing up and just watched it again this week. No better truck could have been chosen for the movie villain and I'm glad it has been saved and kept up.

[@williamarden5441]

Maximum overdrive was my favorite though.

[@jamesmparkerjr2451]

It is soooo awesome to know that someone took the time to save a piece of cinematic history like this...... The truck was most definitely the true star of that film!!!!! Awesome... Awesome.... Awesome....

[@moviereviews541]

God I LOVE this old Peterbilt! A beautiful machine and an icon of movie history. This was one of Spielberg's best movies, not to mention, his first. Love this video 😁

[@larrydrozd2740]

Carey Loftin wasn't just a stuntman and driver of the truck in Duel.....he was a freakin' LEGEND!!!

[@staceyking7911]

Larry, I wonder just how old Carey Loftin is right now? And if still alive how he's holding up especially in this covid-19 pandemic.

[@chucky20004]

@@staceyking7911 Carey Loftin Died in 1997

[@ginggur17]

Top top owner. Fantastic. From a 45yr old trucker in the UK, who grew up watching the same film. This was brilliant. Sounds a dream.

[@edwardbruce5859]

As a tanker driver with 25 years tanker experiments over 2 million miles I love this video always love This truck

[@alexhorn6077]

tanker experiments?! sound flippin dangerous...

[@leehuff2330]

Is it a bad thing that every time I watch that movie, I root for the truck now? 😁

[@yeahimere9631]

Edward Bruce. For the sake of everyone else on the road, I hope you meant to write experience! :-)

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Edward Bruce I’ve heard stories about the unbaffled tankers pushing you thru a traffic light when you’re stopped, from the slosh.... That must have filled a few drivers shorts.

[@craigstratford5086]

@@alexhorn6077 I was poised to say something sarcastic too !

[@Epreza471]

High grade footage, editing skills, interview and humor.... Best channel ever! Hope someday you'll make it big my friend! Untill then, keep'em coming 😍👊

[@robbymidgett3797]

Pair this truck together with the Mack RS700 ‘Rubber Duck’ from the movie Convoy and the Autocar A-10264 from the movie Over the Top and you’ll have all three of my childhood favorite Hollywood semi trucks.

[@OdySlim]

I have always loved that movie. The truck is my second favorite. Second to my uncles 1957 Kenworth logger with a triple stick. I remember my first ride. It was up the mountain on a narrow dirt road with no guard rail. He would have to hold the steering wheel with his knee while running his arm through the steering wheel while shifting with both hands. I will never forget that day. It was one of the best days of my life.. Well almost.. Ody Slim

[@iRyan876]

Respect to your Uncle. Wish I could have experienced that!

[@pyreneesfarm7818]

The baddest trans I ever ran was a twin stick. It was a "new drivers lesson" truck ... until I got into it and made it do what it was made to do. It was a hefty challenge, but listening to the engine made more sense than watching the tach. It was governed to 57 MPH and was a 1964 Diamond Reo raider, complete with the chrome nose and diamonds along the hood.

[@anthonyliloia8301]

The movie terrified me as a kid, but i always loved it. It’s actually one of the few films that still scares me to this day. Swear to god I’ve had nightmares where that truck was chasing me up my street. But wow, that is really awesome. This video was certainly worth the two years I waited too.

[@MFKR696]

I used to have recurring nightmares where a Mack concrete mixer with a big old bulldog on the hood would chase me down as a kid, but it was because my father let me watch Maximum Overdrive when I was probably too young to lol. Stephen King officially ruined Macks for me. What a prick, eh?

[@glennso47]

I was terrified when at the most exciting part of the movie our local ABC station had a "technical difficulty" and the screen went black for ten minutes while technicians fixed it. I visualized irate viewers forming a mob and driving to WREX-TV studios to lynch whoever caused the program to quit at the most exciting part!

[@leokimvideo]

Duel was terrifying, a horror film that as a kid I remember to this day. I still get a shock when driving and a big Semi is huge in the rear view mirror

[@Braeden123698745]

I really appreciate truckers. And damn are they good drivers, just watch one back up a trailer. Its an artform.

[@AC-yi3qb]

Braeden Hamson thank you sir

[@ericbrule4465]

Thank you

[@yeahimere9631]

Braeden Hamson. Mate , I'm a truck driver in Australia, and let me tell ya sometimes that "artform" ends up as a bloody Picasso!

[@Braeden123698745]

There's always the art of fucking up XD

[@yeahimere9631]

Braeden Hamson. Oh yeah, I can be pretty good at that art at times.

[@greggmadsen4622]

I love a lot of what the owner says in the video. A true American Patriot who values trucks and the trucking profession. Thanks for taking care of "Old Rusty" and God bless you sir!

[@gosportjamie]

Damn, I wasn't expecting to see a Rolls-Royce powered Scammell Crusader in a US truck collection. That's a seriously rare, and tough, truck but by God are they hard work to drive and noisy too...

[@yeahimere9631]

gosportjamie. Yeah, that and the old Morry sitting there surprised me.

[@gosportjamie]

+Yeah, I'm 'ere They did sell them in the US, though I'm not sure they really sold all that many. I guess this guy likes British wheels too...

[@yeahimere9631]

So it seems. The first car I ever owned (could afford) at 17, was an old 1960 Morry Minor the same age as me, that all my mates laughed at while driving there V8 Holdens, Falcons, and Valiants. But you still see the odd one chuggin' around today. The mighty Morry, I wish I still had it actually!

[@gosportjamie]

+Yeah, I'm 'ere They were damn good cars, and surprisingly competent even in standard form. They were certainly pretty tough...

[@880RedHot]

Tornadoes for kids

[@satohirokikutake4718]

WOW!! the DUEL "FLAMMABLE" truck!! and the engine sound!! what a magnificent figure!! ...cool...

[@SteveFlanigan]

I am one of those who wondered what happened to this truck. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and just this week I watched, again, "DUAL". Great movie.

[@conduit242]

"That's your first six inches of truck driving" *blinks rapidly*

[@ffjsb]

I didn't realize that was Speilberg's first movie!! Kinda low budget, but WELL DONE in a very minimalist way. Weaver did do a great job of acting in that movie.

[@Mpompadour]

That old Peterbilt was and still is the most badass truck ever! I've watched Duel many times and never miss a chance to watch the movie when on TV.

[@SledPrn6]

Love the fact he says his collection is open to anyone who wants to see it and lets kids get in them and play. I operate a snowcat for a ski resort in the winter and I do the same thing for people who are interested the nights I'm grooming the slopes. Or stop at the main lodge sometimes if people are still there to let the little kids check it out. He is right i think just about every little boys and some girls dream has been to sit in one and someday drive one. I know mine was and now I have my CDL and drive one.

[@brianleonard890]

This is awesome. Those old trucks are so cool. Glad this guys is keeping them alive and well.

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

Love that truck. Thanks so much for sharing. Greetings from Australia 😁

[@pinkyn0se]

A haunting sight, for any 40+ year old fella.

[@benruether8294]

I'm 28 and it's the same for me. I was probably 12 when I first watched Duel. I grew up in a household that watched all the good classics. I'm thankful for that.

[@TheSlowoldman]

I'm in my 50's and this truck gave me nightmares for months after watching Duel as a kid.... I think this truck scared me as much as the shark in Jaws.....

[@rockinnathan]

All of those trucks and he's got a little Morris minor 1000. My first car here in the UK.

[@chriswebster3649]

I laughed when I saw the little moggie

[@johnfellows2867]

Nice to see that Scammell Crusader !

[@packingten]

DAD gave me a Morris Minor 1000, Deluxe with heater...lol an option...used to let someone guess where starter was....They couldn't.. lol

[@stephenmanley4097]

My dad had a green Morris minor van.

[@mrjohn.whereyoufrom]

Also the CEO of McLaren. He said that he was constantly surrounded by super cars and to travel home from work in a simple car was just delightful.

[@GunsmithLC]

Didn't know it was his first movie.. I saw it first on TV about 45+ years ago and it was (and is) one helluva movie... I loved it.. Thanks for this video..

[@CherokeeFlutist59]

I remember the movie! The truck was such an intimidating sight. I would freak (in a good way) if I saw that truck in my rear view mirror. Such nostalgia.

[@glennso47]

About 6 years ago, I was t-boned by another car at an intersection. Now I freak when I come up to an intersection. (I had the green light and the other car had the red, but ignored it.) Fortunately,​ the accident had lots of witnesses that vouched for me.

[@staceyking7911]

Lone wolf 96, Frightening nostalgia, THAT IS!

[@1DarkBaron]

I loved watching this. My thanks to you for making it, and to Brad for his passion about trucks and his good nature...and to all truck driver out there who keep everything going.

[@ashthegreat1]

Hell of a nice bloke - the owner. Most of the truckers I’ve met are down to earth good folk.

[@daddynichol52]

Fine video. You let him tell the story and he's an eloquent gentleman.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Wow i never thought about where this truck was. Duel is a great movie.

[@sweetkali]

I had the pleasure of seeing the Duel truck on Magnolia Blvd in front of a recording studio in Burbank, CA. Of course, I immediately parked behind it, grabbed my camera and spent 30 wonderful minutes taking photos of that amazing truck. Later, I figured it was taken to North Carolina within a couple of weeks after I saw it, as the previous owner lived nearby where I originally saw it parked. That truck is as glorious in person as it was in the film...wish I could drive it.

[@RWSBaden]

Hi theAFICIONAUTO, As someone who spent 22 years driving trucks, I first have to say "my condolences" on you having to film some of those guys on the show "Ice road truckers" :-) I also wish to thank you for this video. I loved the movie "DUEL" as a kid. I was also a big fan of the TV show "Movin On" which is probably the reason I got into trucking. I was always a company driver, never owned my own truck. Watching the video, I noticed in his barn it looks like he also owns the truck from the first "Smokey and the Bandit" movie? If so, it would be really neat to see a video on that truck as well? And yes as you can tell from my picture, I got out of trucking and now work for a railroad. Do I miss driving trucks, yes. Do I miss being away from home, living in a truck for weeks at a time, heck no. Cheers, Rich S.

[@Rory96inthahouse]

my favourite video on youtube now, watched this movie literally over 1000 times, used to draw that truck in school with the valiant all the time gahah, thanks so much for your work tracing that old horse!

[@imwaytogoodlookingtobeyour1188]

U should do another video at his place and show more of his trucks and old school trailers he's got

[@bradsclassictrucks2007]

Thank you!

[@NebukedNezzer]

Thanks to the owner for preserving this important vehicle.

[@jchors2947]

NebukedNezzer: This one is a clone, or "remake" as the owner calls it. 11:41

[@rcOhio]

This guys and his trucks are fantastic! So fascinating, I could watch this for hours. Great to see someone have the interests and thoughts of earlier years! I’m totally going to search for Duel now.... born in 73 and I’m intrigued!

[@rcOhio]

Guy