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I'm trying to remember what the title of this movie was. I think it was made in the 1960's or 1970's in the U.S. I remember watching it on TV on the Sunday Matinee show in the 1980's. The plot involved this millionaire who wanted to attack the Soviet Union, he had a small force which was to attack Russia by driving trucks across the polar ice cap. All I can remember was that in the end of the film his plan is thwarted by the Soviets, who send planes to bomb the ice, and the trucks sink to the bottom of the ocean. Any ideas?
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Why do most large trucks and other heavy vehicles have wheels with hubs that protrude outward in front?
posted on May 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Are all 18-wheelers stick shifts? Is it possible to have an automatic 18-wheeler?
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Please recommend your favorite transit-friendly Portland (OR) area auto mechanic for my aging chevy pickup. [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 1 answers

I owe more than my car is worth. My monthly auto-expenses are too great. I would be better off with a truck. Advice? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 23 answers

Help me choose my new vehicle... please. It's great fun! You should play. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 30 answers

Please suggest a make and model for our next vehicle, based on the following criteria: [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2006 - 19 answers

Biodiesel Truck Conversionfilter: can anybody weigh in on the Dodge (cummins engine good; multiply dying transmissions bad) vs Ford (engines bad; everything else ok?) debate?
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 6 answers

So what's the deal with garbage trucks, tractor trailers, construction equipment and other imposing vehicles driving around with dolls and stuffed animals attached to their grills?
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 2 answers

What is the best grease to lube my truck chassis? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 3 answers

Are the fancy aftermarket chips for your new truck too good to be true? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2005 - 5 answers

Why do some American transport companies named "Yellow" paint their vehicles orange? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2005 - 12 answers

I'm in Toronto, currently just northeast of Queen's Park Crescent. Why have there been trucks blowing their horns outside my window for the past two hours?
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 13 answers

Why do trucks have signs on them that say "wide right turns"? Don't they make wide left turns too?
posted on Sep 30, 2004 - 11 answers

I love old cars from the 50s and 60s - especially pickup trucks - and I've always dreamed of owning one. Unfortunately my auto expertise is limited to oil changes and, vaguely, what a carburateur does. I assume you have to have a lot of knowledge to keep an antique car running. Then again, they are much simpler machines than modern vehicles. Right? Where would you recommend picking up the necessary know-how?
posted on Jul 1, 2004 - 11 answers

I was going to ask these guys, but I'm sure we can come up with an answer here. I use some DC powered "stuff" in my truck and I'm afraid that it may be causing corrosion on the battery terminals. True, false, indeterminate based on the facts presented?
posted on Jan 17, 2004 - 5 answers