As most of you know, the young man that played the part of Robert Mitchum's brother in Thunder Road was actually his son Jim. He and his buddy Bill had a lot to do with the 50th year Thunder Road reunion and now this is their new enterprise. If at all possible I would like to get away and show up for this with my 57 custom.
Bill built a TR clone car to replace the 50 Ford that got blown up in the movie. It has a Y block with trips and is running my old Borg Warner T85 transmission. They are also working on a Thunder Road TV series.
I'll keep you informed as they give me the latest information.
Jay:
Attached is the billboard that is being placed on I-40 outside of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. We plan to have the grand opening sometime in the Spring. I will keep you advised. We could always use a good 57 Revenuer to help celebrate the occasion. Take care and stay safe in 2015.
Super....they need to build a chain of those with little museums in each. Along rt 66, even though the theme/locale is different.
I love it ! looks like a road trip this spring.
Jay, why are they using a 49 on the billboard if the movie car was a ''50'' and actually a 51 with a 50 hood and grille? As far as the engine am guessing it was typical Hollywood smoke and mirrors. Hope they make a go out of this new enterprise. Will it be just a distillery or also have a pub/tasting room?
Zap- :unitedstates:
Zap
So you noticed that also.. I can clearly remember the color change of the car during the movie and the 51 dashboard just before it got blown up. This was the reply that they gave me. Click on the link below with the paper clip. That's the best I can do. Jay
Jay:
You are correct my car is black as was the 50 Ford in the opening scene of Thunder Road. After the roll over in the first scene (which was not intended) the Ford was quickly painted light gray and remained that color throughout the movie until it was blown up in a later scene. A picture of mine is attached. The Ford on the billboard is red and is an artist rendering designed to attract the attention of passers-by. You can post it if you wish and maybe someone will stop by next time they are in Tennessee!
well-oh-well... that Shoebox looks all business. Jay, when you go there please beware of your old driving habits. your white 70A sure looks more like the cop car to me and that box will never have a chance to get away from your 2x4 312 anyways.... :002: :003:
Jay, you know me and billboards :003: I can picture a new one in the future
Quote from: hiball3985 on 2015-01-06 18:40
Jay, you know me and billboards :003: I can picture a new one in the future
Jim I know how you feel about the BW T85 and you have to give me credit for keeping the the one that I had in several cars over 50 years ago still in service.