Running on Empty

zhodak · 08-02-2008, 10:22 PM

Just bought myself a copy of the classic 1982 Australian movie Running on Empty. This has got to be the origianl Fast and Furious where older guys like me did not grow up with Gran Turismo. This was made just after Mad Max 2 was released (1980). Anyone who hasn't seen it or knows about it, I recommend you get a copy and watch some classic Australian and American muscle get destroyed. Here are some screen grabs to wet your appetite or to reminisce and say "yeah I remenber the black Dodge and 57 Chev"

FTGAutosalvage · 08-02-2008, 10:25 PM

great movie for sure

" hold still pizzoff im not very good at this " LOL

asusdragon · 08-02-2008, 10:26 PM

look pretty good expect for the XY nooooooooooooooooooooo
might have to see if i cn find that movie looks pretty good

XA5800 · 08-02-2008, 10:30 PM

Mate this is an Australian classic & every parent should make there children appreiciate Australian's film heritage, my 14 year old loves this film

Cherrs Brett

MrEL · 08-02-2008, 10:32 PM

Greeen hey. He He greeeen is niiice!

****off.........is that a polish name is it?

XR6WGN · 08-02-2008, 10:42 PM

If I remember correctly - if you look carefully just as the Monaro lands, the bonnet flys off and you see the six cylinder sitting there. Also look at the two photos of the red GT above - the shaker is sitting at different heights.

I'm being picky but yes I'm another big fan of this movie.

RspecAU · 08-02-2008, 10:44 PM

I love the movie it's just a pity that some goose put that dam chev in it

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Squatter · 08-02-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RspecAU

I love the movie it's just a pity that some goose put that dam chev in it

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Ditto.........heheheh....funny name though.....running on empty........friggin impossible......i love it too....but love mad max better though!!!

Fords Rule

Daz

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FRDGAL · 08-02-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6WGN

If I remember correctly - if you look carefully just as the Monaro lands, the bonnet flys off and you see the six cylinder sitting there. Also look at the two photos of the red GT above - the shaker is sitting at different heights.

I'm being picky but yes I'm another big fan of this movie.

There are a few stuff-ups in it actually.

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Originally Posted by RspecAU

I love the movie it's just a pity that some goose put that dam chev in it

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Bite your tongue! You've got to appreciate a classic, regardless of the badge on it. The 57's were a credit to their era. But anyway, both the XY and the Chev were the highlights of the movie ... BOTH!

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FRDGAL · 08-02-2008, 10:39 PM

This movie is an absolute classic! And the Chev ... my god! :sm_drool:

XCSEDAN · 08-02-2008, 10:43 PM

i love this god damn film!!!! i'm going to upload my favourite bit hahahaha now wheres my DVD!!

SNB05T · 08-02-2008, 10:46 PM

"thats a sweet noise you've got there, i had you picked across the plain"

love the movie.

i live just down the road from where tony's house was at dolls point.

its also funny in the last race when you realise that its at port botany/la parouse.

i think i got my dvd copy from jb hifi a couple of years ago. it's a had to have type of movie.

XA5800 · 08-02-2008, 10:47 PM

This movie enspired me to build a blown engine for my xagt & 15 years later its the cover car in street fords mag.

This is an Australian master piece & should be a question in the citizen test.

What car starred in running on empty( multiple choice)

Nikked · 08-02-2008, 10:55 PM

Ha, i seen this before F&F was released...Spotto a 57 chev. great movie, nice cars, wierd folk, total australian.

Cars:

57 chev
Fox 1 Challanger w/the triple carb setup!
2 GTho's, with N2o (well at least one i think)
Monaro
FB (c?) custom

mmm, cant remember what else...

SNB05T · 08-02-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Ha, i seen this before F&F was released...Spotto a 57 chev. great movie, nice cars, wierd folk, total australian.

Cars:

57 chev
Fox 1 Challanger w/the triple carb setup!
2 GTho's, with N2o (well at least one i think)
Monaro
FB (c?) custom

mmm, cant remember what else...

yep one with nos.

" i don't need eyes mike.... i've got motor magic! cue weird rock 'n' roll music)

SVTVNM · 08-02-2008, 11:12 PM

A great simple classic Australian film, I think half the fun in older movies like this is picking the inconsistencies. Such as when the XY rolls of the back of the truck it is a AUTO not toploader, different slotters, no GT badge etc... Every time I watch it, it makes me want to dust of my XY and go cruising.

'The $50 slip'

UU TS50 · 08-02-2008, 11:13 PM

Awsome movie yea the monaro that crashed was a six
love Deb Conway in the shower to lol

BJ · 08-02-2008, 11:13 PM

You are all kidding right? This would have to be the biggest load of c rap i have ever seen.

1970galaxie · 08-02-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

You are all kidding right? This would have to be the biggest load of c rap i have ever seen.

That's your opinion, and if you don't like it, don't watch it!!
No wonder you left the forum for a year, and nobody cared!

Blue Oval Mopar Man · 08-02-2008, 11:37 PM

Hmmmmmm Debra Conway!

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This is a classic and a must have for any true blue Aussie rev heads .there are so many classic lines from this .

Rammer:- "Ok Cheryl, get ya gear off "

Cheryl:- "Oh not now Ramma. Your so slow we'll miss the race"

I could go on for hours, but I wont. Cause I'm gonna go home right now and watch it!

BJ · 09-02-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970galaxie

That's your opinion, and if you don't like it, don't watch it!!
No wonder you left the forum for a year, and nobody cared!

That's right mate just my opinion. If you have the need to attack people feel free. It's good to see that non judgemental people live in perth. But then again i guess Running on empty is still being shown in the cinema.

rodderz · 09-02-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

That's right mate just my opinion. If you have the need to attack people feel free. It's good to see that non judgemental people live in perth. But then again i guess Running on empty is still being shown in the cinema.

Everyone has a right to an opinion but there's no need to be a grumblebum in a thread where everyone is enjoying the movie

SVTVNM · 09-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Tony - "technology cost money, money we don't got'

Mike - "have"

Tony - "that's what I said"

1970galaxie · 10-02-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

That's right mate just my opinion. If you have the need to attack people feel free. It's good to see that non judgemental people live in perth. But then again i guess Running on empty is still being shown in the cinema.

Yeah why don't you come over and watch it. It might change your mind.

EXECJIM · 11-02-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970galaxie

Yeah why don't you come over and watch it. It might change your mind.

He doesnt have to, He was either

In the Movie

Director

Producer

Financed the movie

Was the stunt driver

Built the cars and tuned them

Built the 600 horse power motor'

And owned all those cars 1 time or another

randel · 09-02-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BJ

You are all kidding right? This would have to be the biggest load of c rap i have ever seen.

Maybe BJs not an art lover like us......

BZINGA · 09-02-2008, 12:59 AM

Ay? Sounds like she's got a wobble in the bottom end. You been given her a hard time?

You're puttin' on the agony, mate, but you're missin' all the style!

She's a 351, right? I've got some nitrous oxide injection 'round that's a sweet sensation.

Mike, i got those flares, for the pv.

There got computers now that can recognize your voice.

So many more lines, its a classic film

The Yeti · 09-02-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by randel

Maybe BJs not an art lover like us......

to each there own as long as they leave me alone

for the record I love this move I havent watched it in a while but its a wet day in Sydney so I guess its getten a run this weekend

SVTVNM · 09-02-2008, 09:23 AM

I am still looking for the ellusive perfect XY shell in the middle of the outback.

"resource of the land'

dave351cid · 09-02-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTVNM

I am still looking for the ellusive perfect XY shell in the middle of the outback.

"resource of the land'

wouldn`t have been that scarce at the time the movie was made.