Racing in a CURSED Ambulance!

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @TheQuestionableGarage
    @TheQuestionableGarage Рік тому +75

    Watching the tracker was nerve wracking the entire time, so glad to have played a part!

    • @TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm
      @TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm Рік тому

      No need for nerves.
      Fred Ashmore already broke the transcon medivac curse.
      But then again, he likes to create a good story.
      Copyright Fred Ashmore ASAP
      (Ashmore Shopped All Photo's)

    • @TheQuestionableGarage
      @TheQuestionableGarage Рік тому +8

      @@TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm There is a difference in driving by yourself across the country in a Van painted to look like the real thing, but running a 318 V8, and running a perfect replica of the terrible idea in a actual competitive event.

    • @MK-1010
      @MK-1010 Рік тому

      ​@@TheQuestionableGarage What engine is in that old Dodge? If I remember, it's some kind of NASCAR 426, or 440?

    • @TheQuestionableGarage
      @TheQuestionableGarage Рік тому +1

      @@MK-1010 it’s a 502 mopar big block built to dick landys spec

    • @TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm
      @TheMechanicsCar-ek1vm Рік тому +2

      I couldn't agree more Jared.
      I was merely pointing out it was another hefty Ashmore claim.
      No way is that hodge podge van comparable to travis'ssss

  • @MrHondablink
    @MrHondablink Рік тому +32

    Glad you FINALLY achieved a dream. Props to Jared for getting it going well enough for the journey.

  • @TheCannonball79
    @TheCannonball79 Рік тому +9

    Congratulations to all and especially Travis. Perseverance finally paid off.

  • @AeroGuy07
    @AeroGuy07 Рік тому +6

    It wasn't an idea that you couldn't buy Coors east of the Mississippi. It was was the truth!

  • @CannonballCC
    @CannonballCC Рік тому +13

    Awesome to watch this van finally make a finish. Congratulations to you all and amazing work getting it back up and running

  • @bigalsgarage9323
    @bigalsgarage9323 Рік тому +15

    I’d like to see folks do a Vanishing Point run from Denver to San Francisco

  • @adrenalinowner7992
    @adrenalinowner7992 Рік тому +2

    The Van Finally made it across the finish line under its own power… ole Burt would be proud

  • @EdBolian
    @EdBolian Рік тому +9

    Third time's a charm?

  • @donbradley250
    @donbradley250 Рік тому +4

    3.6 MPG -- Legends. Well done.

  • @VINwiki
    @VINwiki  Рік тому +13

    What movie car would you like to recreate?

    • @cuntstablepoon8148
      @cuntstablepoon8148 Рік тому +5

      6000 sux

    • @blackbears34
      @blackbears34 Рік тому +2

      Without question Bryan O’Connor’s R34 from 2 Fast 2 Furious.

    • @Looney21
      @Looney21 Рік тому +1

      The Cruising Vessel, 1960 Buick LeSabre. Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

    • @heyoitssky1191
      @heyoitssky1191 Рік тому +2

      The need for speed gt500

    • @Karrguy1973
      @Karrguy1973 Рік тому +4

      Vin Diesel’s GTX or The A-Team Van

  • @joewall1232
    @joewall1232 Рік тому +3

    Wow...FINALLY A FINISH!!
    Sidenote...I was at the 1979 Long Beach Grand Prix...it was a F1 race back then and ran more in the downtown area. Somewhere in my collection of old photos i have a pic of the original ambulance van

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen Рік тому +5

    The "Vanbulance" needs a Period Correct Carpeted Dash Cover to protect the Dash and Signatures!

  • @magking1971
    @magking1971 Рік тому +5

    Capt. Chaos is an awesome guy, met him in Alaska!

  • @mattfisher1916
    @mattfisher1916 Рік тому +5

    I just seen the Top Gear US Rubicon trail 4 runner on a trailer, talking to the driver he said he has the Geo and just needed the Ford. He was a very interesting guy. Should get him on here

  • @SaltyChip
    @SaltyChip Рік тому +5

    My wallet gagged when it heard 3.6 mpg on the van doing highway miles.

  • @RyanGlenn810
    @RyanGlenn810 Рік тому +2

    I wonder if anyone ever talked to an ambulance maker during the life of this vehicle. If anything is gonna be fast, reliable and carry a ton of fuel it's an ambulance. To have one that breaks down so often is quite an accomplishment.

    • @ischmidt
      @ischmidt Рік тому

      It's heavily customized to be that unreliable. A stock Dodge van of that era with the Mopar 318 probably wouldn't give them any trouble, but it also probably wouldn't go fast enough for the Cannonball.

  • @Jaidezilla
    @Jaidezilla Рік тому +2

    SISTS on the walls of her lungs. She can't be flown. She suffers from a chronic trem...memium. JJ?

  • @robsim4692
    @robsim4692 Рік тому +5

    I'd imagine there has been more than a few finishes in that Van and regardless if the finish is in the front or the back of that Van, a finish is a finish and even the worst finish is better than not finishing and returning home with the blues.

  • @michaelc9217
    @michaelc9217 Рік тому +13

    Passing an active call ambulance is hilarious 🤣

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 Рік тому +4

    Great story Ed, I love everything Cannonball Run!!! 👍👍🙂

  • @MrWoodyBalto
    @MrWoodyBalto Рік тому +4

    You know ur talking to a goody 2 shoes when his idea of drug abuse it taking more than the recommended number of Cough Drops.

    • @likenem
      @likenem Рік тому +4

      To be fair he posted a picture of Whiskey and tea in this video

  • @rossfenneken
    @rossfenneken Рік тому +2

    It's quarts here in freedom land.

  • @TheA53ford
    @TheA53ford Рік тому +1

    So wait.... Your telling me the real former Cannonball Run ambulance is somewhere in North or South Carolina? Well good thing I live there time to start looking.

  • @karelvvv
    @karelvvv Рік тому +1

    @ 1.09 I see something resembling a MKII Ford Transit, that is very interesting, because Ford never admitted to bring the Transit state side until the current generation...

  • @HappyHarvick4
    @HappyHarvick4 Рік тому +3

    I was so proud and happy to see this in person

  • @kingcountrytowing
    @kingcountrytowing Рік тому

    Such a fantastic run, in the greatest tribute van of all time, well done guys.

  • @shafferjoe1962
    @shafferjoe1962 Рік тому +5

    Congratulation Travis and Ed for a great run.

  • @joebeus6886
    @joebeus6886 Рік тому +8

    Send it to Gumball 3000 this June, maybe better luck in Europe?? 😉

  • @josephf593
    @josephf593 Рік тому +2

    Victor what do ya got? A Lotta goodies for guys, and big gulp dr pepper for me....ima pepper, your a pepper, he's a pepper, she's a pepper, wouldn't you like to be a pepper too? WOULD YOU GET IN HEAR!

  • @samueltorres-gt7sg
    @samueltorres-gt7sg Рік тому +5

    Really great to watch this

  • @stuffhappens5681
    @stuffhappens5681 Рік тому +3

    There’s so much un-pc fun going on here. I wrote what I thought was a very funny chronicle of it all and guess what? UA-cam pulled it. Banned. We are overrun by daffodils.

  • @aomar9449
    @aomar9449 Рік тому

    What an accomplishment, congrats to all! Awesome story to go along with it too!

  • @Steveosupremeo
    @Steveosupremeo Рік тому +1

    Next time do a Meet and Greet In Texarkana. I’m sure there are a few of us that would like to say hello

  • @kainanbaca8276
    @kainanbaca8276 Рік тому

    This is one of the funnest stories I have ever heard! Love this so much!!

  • @TheLemminkainen
    @TheLemminkainen Рік тому +2

    Captain Chaos!

  • @josephboley
    @josephboley Рік тому +4

    Travis is an amazing person 👍✌️🙏🙏

  • @chriscaliri7977
    @chriscaliri7977 Рік тому

    Was cool to see everyone at the Greenwich event, I was living in town at the time and was only mile away from my house.

  • @tonybrown6775
    @tonybrown6775 Рік тому +1

    Love it I definitely need to read the Brock Yates book. Just got done reading the book about John DeLorean. I'm from Indianapolis

    • @roymurray6374
      @roymurray6374 Рік тому +1

      The Brock Yates book is awesome! You won't be disappointed.
      It's my jury duty go to book.

  • @Dailyfiver
    @Dailyfiver Рік тому

    Man 3.6 MPG is actually insane. I have a big ass extended cab 1996 E250 that I’ve been turning into a lifted camper and that gets like 9mpg lol.

  • @colinmoriarty2211
    @colinmoriarty2211 Рік тому +3

    Ayy, Buccee made it into the video!

  • @HotRodDave
    @HotRodDave Рік тому

    Good story. The Van is cool but a terrible idea for a long distance race car. Maybe the crew cab dually was in second place bad idea for a race car. lol

  • @ericmojo9192
    @ericmojo9192 Рік тому

    My favorite video for a while!! Thanks guys!!

  • @respectedprophet6247
    @respectedprophet6247 Рік тому +1

    I think it’s so funny he frames it like there was absolutely no other option then to just drain it all out on the ground

    • @kbates666
      @kbates666 Рік тому +2

      What option was there other than stop

    • @christiangreen1477
      @christiangreen1477 Рік тому

      so very clarkson "we did the best we could, Anyway!! back on the road..."

    • @respectedprophet6247
      @respectedprophet6247 Рік тому

      @@christiangreen1477 Jeremy Clarkson? If so the only difference is he would’ve actually gotten some intern to clean it up he wouldn’t have left it on the random gas stations ground or left it to leak into the dirt

  • @awhoot1
    @awhoot1 Рік тому +1

    Ok it sounds weird, but I’ve always wanted to build a few movie cars. 1 of them being the 1070’s mad max hero car!!

  • @gunnarsjolander6171
    @gunnarsjolander6171 Рік тому

    Gas station oil change 🤣🤣

  • @AoiKaze2000
    @AoiKaze2000 Рік тому

    Here's to hoping the module cooling issue can get fixed so it can make a Cannonball run.

  • @chippy519
    @chippy519 Рік тому

    I did the first Bandit run in 2007 with Travis & Jim Shine. Lots of great memories, even appearing in Travis’ you tube video #itssoexciting.

  • @petej.8676
    @petej.8676 Рік тому +5

    Cannonball 2.0?

  • @robertcarly4186
    @robertcarly4186 Рік тому +2

    Great story!!

  • @sixbronze3726
    @sixbronze3726 Рік тому +5

    Great video as usual, keep up the good work

  • @jhardy44
    @jhardy44 Рік тому +2

    I was wondering why there was a puddle of trans fluid when I saw it posted on Instagram lol

  • @rcfp2006
    @rcfp2006 Рік тому

    Has to be an army green limo next time.

  • @scootersfrog
    @scootersfrog Рік тому

    god damn it i clicked so fast to hear Travis talk but got Ed instead WTF !! this van is synonymous with Travis !!

  • @TrumpAmerica-2024
    @TrumpAmerica-2024 Рік тому +1

    how many times are y'all going to show this episode?

  • @tripprogers4814
    @tripprogers4814 Рік тому

    There is so much to unpack here…

  • @Rebelx251
    @Rebelx251 Рік тому +1

    Travis bell? 😂💚🇺🇸

  • @jdmnic1
    @jdmnic1 Рік тому

    Lol talking to an imaginary person behind the camera is fun!

  • @TheMikentyty
    @TheMikentyty Рік тому

    Can't say that happened *proceeds to show clip of that happening

  • @anthonym187
    @anthonym187 Рік тому +4

    so amazing congrats to all that have been involved and congrats Travis

  • @Atlas.X9X
    @Atlas.X9X Рік тому +1

    I like it, good story.

  • @Oldguy1900
    @Oldguy1900 Рік тому

    Seems to me more of that particular engine is Cursed than the van, in the original and the recreation it all seems to start-and-stop with that engine,take it out put a 440 in it go fast.

  • @tahamht5756
    @tahamht5756 Рік тому +2

    Why the vid about u buying the GTC4Lusso is taking sooooooo long. Its been over a month. Cant wait anymore

  • @loc-o5282
    @loc-o5282 Рік тому

    EPA calling in 3, 2, 1...

  • @Rusty_Shackelford
    @Rusty_Shackelford Рік тому +1

    Hell cat swap?! 🤔

  • @distantcomets
    @distantcomets Рік тому

    Shout out to @questionablegarage for getting this thing to a finish line!

  • @emeric3449
    @emeric3449 Рік тому

    I really need better friends lol

  • @microbusss
    @microbusss Рік тому

    I want the van! hehe😉🤤🤤

  • @xgford94
    @xgford94 Рік тому +1

    What I love about this story and ambulance 🚐 is the friendships it attracted like some sort of social magnet

  • @noneentered1
    @noneentered1 Рік тому

    Was it your intention to make the thumbnail shot a believable impression of Burt Reynolds exiting the vehicle? I swear I had to look twice to tell it was Ed.

  • @dustysummit3900
    @dustysummit3900 Рік тому

    I don’t get it why don’t they take it to a race mechanic and get it prepped

  • @LeadFarmer1597
    @LeadFarmer1597 Рік тому

    God damn that's a lot of oil to just let out into the environment.

  • @bikkiikun
    @bikkiikun Рік тому

    Poor wording, mate... I think it is well known, where the Carolinas are.
    Awesome story, nonetheless.

  • @jeffdaigle5487
    @jeffdaigle5487 Рік тому

    Like 799 who's gonna be 800???

  • @Barton_Motors_Ltd
    @Barton_Motors_Ltd Рік тому

    Love it

  • @samheller5813
    @samheller5813 Рік тому +3

    Whoa im early

  • @DanelectroJazz
    @DanelectroJazz Рік тому +2

    Long time watcher and VinWiki fan here, but watching that huge trans fluid mess just made me lose some respect for the channel. It's pretty messed up to just dump transmission fluid at a gas station in front of the pump and act like it's a joke. It's not like it was a small amount either. Probably a 8-10 quarts MINIMUM from the looks of it, and that's an underestimation. I'm sure if you guys put in more than 2 minutes of minimal effort and thinking you could have found something to catch it in. Grab old bottles out of the dumpster and cut them in half, fill them with trans fluid, then fill with dirt to soak it and dump it in trash. I mean at least put it in neutral and push it over dirt. Just know you probably made the gas station owner and attendants life miserable for a few days, while they had to spend time and money to clean that mess up. Could take a few days of scrubbing non stop to clean all that stuff up especially after it gets driven through and tracked around everywhere. Causing property damage isn't cool or funny. Depending on how the owner had to clean this mess up, it coulda cost anywhere from $2000-$10000+ if using a professional company or a resurfacer. You probably wouldn't think it was funny if someone dumped their whole trans worth of fluid in your garage or on your driveway because they couldn't find a container. I know there will probably be people commenting "who cares" or " you don't have to clean that up" or commenting on how easy it would be to clean that, but I'll just ignore those people because they probably have no idea what they are even talking about, or have never owned anything significant in their life so they can't comprehend the real value of labor and property.

    • @Chiimp
      @Chiimp Рік тому

      They asked it they had a pan, they didnt, asked if there was anything they could clean it with, and they didn’t seem to care. So..

  • @ScottKirk-Notredcrew
    @ScottKirk-Notredcrew Рік тому +1

  • @spencerloop284
    @spencerloop284 Рік тому

    Great story!

  • @bradleyberdahl6148
    @bradleyberdahl6148 Рік тому