"The Paxtonmobile" (theronleginas)
07/21/2015 at 15:12 • Filed to: None
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"The Paxtonmobile" (theronleginas)
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So here’s the mandatory post about my pet project.
Long story short, I’ve always loved Twister. It’s my favorite movie. And I’ve always dreamed of having the truck and a replica of Dorothy, and after 19 years of dreaming I’m making it a reality.
Last year my dad got diagnosed with cancer, so I decided now was as good a time as any to get to work on it. I hunted the truck down after two months, and trust me I was hunting for it for close to 2 hours every day. The one I found was exactly set up like the one from the movie, except it was a year older, didn’t have the cab clearance lights, or the sliding rear window. But it had everything else correct! The rims, ride height, engine, interior, exterior, trim and everything else was as it was on the movie truck. I jumped on it as fast as I could.
I took the truck down to Norman, OK, measured the HELL out of the Dorothy they had there, then went to Wakita to measure the Dorothy I they dropped with the Jeep.
From there, I went ahead and had some help from friends, and got to making Dorothy.
Then, I took her up to where they filmed the Hailstone Hill sequence, and yes, I did ride in the back of the truck going up. Sadly there were no flying fishing boats.
And now here is how she sits.
Unfortunately, my dad passed away before he could see this come together. But I know in some way he’s watching me go out and be crazy.
I actually joined a professional storm chasing team! I’m now a part of the Kansas City Storm Chasers. It’s not really official yet, but I’ve talked with the owner of the group and he wants me in.
Dorothy V is still a WIP, but she’s getting there!
Thanks for reading this long ass post, and you can find the FaceBook page for the truck here, at
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EL_ULY
> The Paxtonmobile
07/21/2015 at 15:18 |
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Dude that is way too awesome. Sorry about your dad :’( I know he’s happy that you got that awesome truck all done. She looks awesome. I’ve always love storms and extreme weather. Have fun storm chasing, be careful, and take care of that rad Dodge. Also, watch out for flying cows :]
MonkeePuzzle
> The Paxtonmobile
07/21/2015 at 15:21 |
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“You got full coverage on that truck?”
Jcarr
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07/21/2015 at 15:23 |
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Way cool! I always liked that truck and Pilot Mound is not far from my corner of Iowa.
Condolences on the loss of your dad. Good on you for chasing down your dream!
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> MonkeePuzzle
07/21/2015 at 15:28 |
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My truck really does only have liability only! (for now)
HammerheadFistpunch
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07/21/2015 at 15:35 |
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What a great story, and thanks for sharing. This car might not be delorean levels of movie famous but it was definitely a character in the film, and I loved it then as I do now.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> The Paxtonmobile
07/21/2015 at 15:43 |
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You are now officially my favorite person on here. I’ve dreamt of doing the very same thing MANY MANY times before.
Does that thing say V10 on the side? It does! you sir are a total badass !
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> Luc - The Acadian Oppo
07/21/2015 at 15:46 |
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It is indeed the V10! And it’s treated me very well over the almost-a-year that I’ve had her. Even though it only gets about ~12mph, the reactions I get to the truck make it worth it.
Coty
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07/21/2015 at 15:47 |
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mazda616
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07/21/2015 at 15:55 |
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DUDE.
Twister is my all-time favorite movie. I’ve seen it at least 20 times. Love it!
ly2v8-Brian
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07/21/2015 at 17:07 |
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That is fucking awesome. Love that movie. Remember watching it in theaters shortly after moving to MN from OK.
kanadanmajava1
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07/21/2015 at 17:53 |
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You’ll also need a SGI Indy laptop to follow the storm. Sadly it doesn’t really exist but you still need to have one...
Dusty Ventures
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07/21/2015 at 22:29 |
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This is just all kinds of incredible. I used to practically loop Twister in the VCR when I was a kid
Vicente Esteve
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07/22/2015 at 00:05 |
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You have made me so very happy. What a fantastic story man, and Twister also is my favorite movie of all time. I have wanted that same Ram since I was a kid rerunning it in the VHS and have always dreamt of going through the same roads. Thanks for sharing!
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
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07/22/2015 at 01:41 |
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Amazing!
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
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08/05/2015 at 13:19 |
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Bro.
That’s fucking cool.
Tyler Will
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10/24/2018 at 10:32 |
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That ’ s fucking cool i love twister . i would always come home from school and watch it all day everyday of the week. ps I THINK WERE GOIN IN!!!! HONEY YOUR CAR IS IN A TREE AROUND THE CORNER
Length Girth
> MonkeePuzzle
02/11/2019 at 10:19 |
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When they first show billy on his way to meet joe the truck is first introduced as a 1 ton not a 3/4 ton