Will someone ID the truck and tanker in the movie "Dual" ?

1955, peterbilt 281 tanker truck.

 

I forgot all about that movie. I saw that movie at the theater when I was a kid and loved watching the truck climb up the hills. It was pretty tough looking, although the whole plot was pretty ridiculous, even to a 10 year old when I saw it. Still a worthy watch therefore I'm gonna have to download that movie.

 

I know the truck is currently owned by a trucking company in Louisiana. I was trying to find work after Katrina and ran acrossed the company. I'm glad I didn't. Everything worked out better here in Ohio for me. Cool movie and a tough looking truck.

 

The movie was filmed in Soledad Canyon in SoCal. Between Hwy 14 and Acton Ca. Parts of it were filmed in Little Tunjunga Canyon between Lake View Terrace and Canyon Country.

Should have been listed as a comedy though. Hitting blistering speed of 55 and 65 at times...

Dennis Weaver played the part well.

 

http://tenfourmagazine.com/

Click on "Archived Articles"
Next, click on "Cover Features"
Scroll Down to May 2004....neat article

 

Woodtoyz:

Here's some information to help you ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Surviving_Duel_truck.JPG

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duel_(1971_film)#The_truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MtAMc4i8OA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5cEcHZfWDU&feature=related

That was a scary movie. Thanks for your question.

I also remember Dennis Weaver as being an "exchange student cop" from Taos, NM in NYC ... If you notice his physical appearance in the movie, Duel and the TV show, McCloud are one in the same. You think that someone in the wardrobe department, etc. would have made some changes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCloud_(TV_series)

 

I grew up in Tujunga Ca. and watching that movie is kinda like taking a home town tour for me. Played baseball in Lake View Terrace too.

What is bad is growing up with a trucking father ruining it all with. "He can't do that"! and "There is no way that truck is loaded". Dad would never let them get away with anything fun. So I watched "On Any Sunday" in rebellion.