Whose Deuce is this ?

Just saw this trailer for Indiana Jones Crystal Skull and wondered if this car belongs to anyone here. If this has been posted before, sorry, did a search and didn't see anything. They kinda abused it from what I can see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn7r53SWEbA

Don

 

I have wondered that same thing myself Don,...... Just like the chase scene from Bullitt,.. This was the very best part of that movie. It set my expectations high for a move that fell on it's butt for me.....

So, Like Don asked, "Who"s deuce is this ?"

 

It is a model A - I have seen it for sale online a few times. I think that it sold at Barrett-Jackson a few years back. The link shows it sold for 27K.

Here is a quick search result:

http://www.finecars.cc/en/detail/car/143592/index.html

http://www.rodauthority.com/news/barrett-jackson-sees-early-1930s-hot-rods-out-in-full-force/

 

I wish I could honestly say it was/is mine...but it ain't! HRP

 

Wow !,..... Somebody is telling a pretty big fib,.... Because the one in the Movie clip is a 32 !....... Not a Model A.

 

Yep - just watched the trailer again. Maybe the Model A was used in the dirt scene - and that qualified it for sale as a movie car, or somebody just got ripped off.

 

It's got a deuce firewall and windshield. I'm a professional deuce ID'r...don't try this at home.

 

I think it's a big pile of Horse Poo and some poor fool got ripped off,..... Every part of those scenes are a 32,... And I am sure it's the same car..... And the ad starts "Believe it or not !".

Just like Ripley's "Believe it or not",.... According to the story, When asked one time if it was all true,... Ripley said I never said that,.... I just said "Believe it or not".

Somebody got taken for a joy ride,... and I'll bet it wasn't as much fun as the one in the movie,.... If he finds out,.. I would bet he feels more like that Prairie-dog.

 

It's true,..... But,... 3wLarry has a chemical dependency.... (But keep that between us)

 

It also looks like it has a gas cap in the middle of the cowl...what's that about?

 

I just watch the clip myself.. You guys are correct....someone got mislead....which brings to mind...the "Big Auction" coming up next week. Lot 1017. (to new for the HAMB) but the engine pic shows "not period correct" cylinder heads for that year??...it's been bothering me all week...correct me if I'm wrong!....

 

The car is pretty cool alright, but what I really want is that "Atomic Cafe" neon sign!

 

Yes sir, that is a Deuce for sure, and in every shot. The A that sold at auction didn't even have a Deuce frame!The close up in the movie at 1:47 clearly shows a Deuce frame (as if there were any doubt) It's not even close to the movie car. People should do their homework before just buying something like that. At least it didn't sell for real stupid money.

Certainly if the buyer got wind of the facts, someone could/should be prosecuted for fraud. Apparently, the fact checkers at Barrett-Jackson don't know any more about cars than the dorks we see talking about the cars in the TV coverage.

Anyhow....back to the question at hand. I have no idea who owns the '32 movie car.

 

Could the one sold be the car used in Starman? HRP

 

I don't think so,... this one looks to have a 32' Frame and it certainly has a dropped axle,.... We established the poor sucker that bought that Model A got reamed if he thought it was the Movie Car.....

But the question still remains,... Who's is it really ?..... This is the HAMB !, It never takes this long for a real answer.... Somebody has to know !

 

I have to admit !,..... It feels good to see them spank this puppy like a real Hot Rod...... I really love this scene !

 

The inside surface of the rumble lid looks filled and smooth. Maybe a glass car?

 

I was thinking the same thing, But it has a stock firewall and at 1:46 you can see the top door hinges on both sides,.... Both of these things are kind of rare on a glass car.

 

That is the best scene in the entire movie. As an Indiana Jones fan, I was deeply disappointed in the overly CGI'ed rest of the movie.

At any rate, when I saw it on the big screen I thought it looked like a glass car, and I thought I could see radials on it.. can't tell as much on YouTube, but in the theater I thought so.

Maybe the studio ordered up a turnkey 32 from speedy Bill for 50k.

 

http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_197008-Ford-Model-A-1931.html

Close up stills of the car... it looks pretty legit... non-dropped axle, 40 brakes, maybe the rumble lid is throwing us off because it is a trunk roadster and the studio faked a rumble lid for the scene.

 

I'm going to say it's a glass car,there is no dip in the back behind seat for the wooden tack strip.

I chose not to use it but left the indention. HRP

 

I certainly wouln't kick it out of bed for dropping crumbs!

 

you tube vid shows a '32.........but thats all I have seen of it.

 

I haven't seen the movie, and don't know what year this is set in. But assuming the 49 -51 Ford (didn't look close enough to tell what exact year) would be a typical government car and stock, it sure had a lot of power to be able to squawk the tires when he downshifted. I would have never suspected a stock flathead to have that much power at speed. (yeah I'm being a sarcastic smart ass)

 

I think Elvis Recorded Hound dog in 1956,..... And I beleive its better to be a smart one,.... than a dumb one...... IMHO

 

The guy that bought the BJ car had better not ever run into anyone on the HAMB and show them his "Indiana Jones car". A few minutes later he'll feel so small he'll be able to go from one side of the car to the other by walking underneath..........and not having to duck.

Frank

 

I kind of feel bad for the poor Schmuck,.... ( In a amusing kind of way )

 

Like the painted windshield frame! May have to change mine when I finish the coupe

 

Who cares?
That's just plain FUN hotroddin'