Was there a Convoy 2 movie?

These Gear-Jammin' Gals Are Gonna Truck You Up! It's twice the big rig action and adventure in the CONVOY COLLECTION 2 - The Mother Truckers! Get ready for more crazy truck stop lovin', CB chattin' and non-stop action in three classic trucker movies with a focus on the ladies of the road.

Is Convoy the movie based on a true story?

It is about a fictional group of truckers that organize a protest over Citizen's Band (CB) radio using their own made up code words. Although the story in the song is fictional, it is inspired by real protests and the CB radio fad.

What happened to rubber duck in Convoy?

Knowing they will now be hunted by the authorities, the truckers head for the border of Mexico. On the way, Rubber Duck gets separated from the rest of the convoy when the others get stopped by a traffic accident.

Who was rubber duck in Convoy?

Convoy (1978) - Kris Kristofferson as Rubber Duck - IMDb.

What kind of Mack truck was in the movie Convoy?

The video above showcases my 2017 talk with 20-truck tanker fleet owner Anthony Fox of Rome, Georgia, also proud owner and caretaker of the piece of trucking and film history that Fox and I were discussing -- one of the original 1970 Mack RS700 models used in the classic “Convoy” trucking film, released on today's date ...

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What does Rubber Duck mean in CB talk?

"Rubber duck" – the first vehicle in a convoy. "Rubbernecker" – Vehicles that further slow down or impede already congested traffic by rotating their heads 180 degrees to view the accident or traffic incident and not paying attention to the road ahead.

Who owns the rubber duck truck?

Rubber Duck Truck from 1978 movie "Convoy" leads big rig funeral procession. This photo shows the interior of the Rubber Duck Truck used in filming the 1978 movie “Convoy” starring Kris Kristofferson. The owner of the truck, Anthony Fox, purchased the vehicle from a man in St. Louis.

Did Kris Kristofferson drive the truck in Convoy?

In Convoy: A 1977 Mack RS786LST Truck

In his next film, Convoy, Kristofferson played a truck driver out to fight for his and his fellow truck-drivin' brethren's rights.

Why was Lyle laughing at the end of Convoy?

Then the truckers who are at the funeral all drive away and Dirty Lyle laughs because he sees Rubber Duck is alive, even though he's literally the guy who spent all of his time trying to kill him.

What does it mean when someone says 10 4 rubber ducky?

10-4 is an affirmative signal: it means “OK.” The ten-codes are credited to Illinois State Police Communications Director Charles Hopper who created them between 1937–40 for use in radio communications among cops. Chase's Calendar.

What happened to the Mack truck from Convoy?

In a strange turn of events, the truck was eventually sold and transformed into a dump truck. One of the other trucks used in the filming of the movie, a 1973 Mack RS-797LST, was used extensively for stunts and was left as scrap metal in the end.

Where is the Mack truck from Convoy?

Rubber Duck Mack Truck RS700L from the movie "Convoy" at Museum of Transportation - St. Louis, MO_IMG_0822.

What city is called Shaky Town?

Truckers have also created some great nicknames for American cities. Los Angeles is commonly known as “Shaky Town.” In fact, most city slang names refer to what the city is known for.

Why did truckers strike in the 70s?

Truck drivers participated in widespread strikes against the rising cost of fuel, during the energy crises of 1973 and 1979, and the industry was drastically deregulated by the Motor Carrier Act of 1980.

What towns was Convoy filmed in?

Where was the opening scene of Convoy filmed?

My first stop is the White Sands National Monument, 275 square miles of beautiful white gypsum dunes, about two hours north-east of Las Cruces. This is the exact spot where the movie's opening scene was filmed, where Rubber Duck (Kris Kristofferson) first sees Melissa (Ali McGraw) in her Jaguar E-Type.

What rank was Kris Kristofferson in the military?

Kris was a Golden Gloves boxer and went to Pomona College in California. From there, he earned a Rhodes scholarship to study literature at Oxford University. He ultimately joined the United States Army and achieved the rank of captain.

What is a bear in trucker talk?

Bear – A law enforcement officer at any level, but usually a State Trooper, Highway Patrol. Bear bait – A speeding vehicle, usually a four-wheeler, which can be used to protect the other speeding vehicles behind it.

What does 10/22 in the rubber mean?

10-22 Report in Person too ...... 10-23 Stand by. 10-24 Completed last assignment. 10-25 Can you Contact ....... 10-26 Disregard Last Information/Cancel Last Message.

What does 10-10 on the side mean?

Last transmission not received; repeat your last transmission. 10-10. CB user will cease broadcasting but will continue to listen. ("I'm 10-10 on the side.")

How many trucks were in the Convoy movie?

The main character in Convoy is Martin “Rubber Duck” Penwald who is the driver of the famous truck. However, most people don't realize that there were actually four different trucks used throughout the movie, although there is one that was used for most of the promotional photos which was the 1977 Mack RS-712LST.

What is a Mack tip turbine?

Mack called the tip-turbine setup an intercooler and used a pyrometer to alert the operator if the exhaust gas exceeded a limit. The tip turbine setup was compact and the shorter plumbing runs allowed boost to build faster.

Was the song Convoy in Smokey and the Bandit?

Convoy (1978)

C.W. McCall took Smokey Bandit fever and recorded a classic county song, “Convoy” – then spawned a film about truckers banding together.