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cknfrmr · 12-12-2018, 09:27 PM

While being snowed in here in Kernersville, NC I was watching Walking Tall. The story about the Sherriff Buford Pusser. In the movie he is driving a C 10 when he takes his son to BMX track. Was wondering if in real life he owned one. Thought was kind of interesting/neat. Had heard of his story but never watched the movie. Thanks for reading. Hope everyone has a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

**Boog** · 12-12-2018, 09:46 PM

The name is actually "walking tall" with Joe Don Baker as the original actor. Seems like there were three movies. It's been so long I don't remember what Sheriff Pusser drove. I haven't watched those movies in a lot of years.

custom10nut · 12-12-2018, 10:20 PM

There’s a few c-10s in the first one, Walking Tall. I’ve never watched the sequels

**Grumpy old man** · 12-12-2018, 10:27 PM

He's driving a red 67 big back window automatic in the 1973 Walking Tall version .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVDtV-uVRq0

**FirstOwner69** · 12-12-2018, 10:38 PM

Here's an old thread. However, I'm not sure this was ever verified. Plus, the truck in the thread was apparently in North Carolina rather than Tennessee.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540523

cknfrmr · 12-12-2018, 11:14 PM

sorry got name wrong. fixed it now. thx. I cant find anything yet that would verify if he really had one in " real life " or if that's just what they had him driving in the movies. Thanks again for your info.

fecklessgadfly · 12-13-2018, 10:51 AM

Next time I see her, I'll ask Buford's granddaughter if he ever had a c-10. I know his Sheriff cars were mostly Mopar. I'll also ask one of local autobody shop owners (who is the local expert on the guy) if he knows anything about one. From what I know about him, he was mostly into fast cars, rather than trucks.

I live in McNairy County about 5 miles from where the old Shamrock Hotel was, and about the same distance from where his wife was shot. They've got a museum in his old house in Adamsville, and another in the Courthouse in downtown Selmer. I teach at the High School in Adamsville, where he lived, his great-grandson is in one of my classes.

fecklessgadfly · 12-13-2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's an old thread. However, I'm not sure this was ever verified. Plus, the truck in the thread was apparently in North Carolina rather than Tennessee.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540523

Despite the linked thread, his middle name was Hayse.

toolboxchev · 12-13-2018, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

He's driving a red 67 big back window automatic in the 1973 Walking Tall version .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVDtV-uVRq0

That poor Dadge!

jfnar · 12-13-2018, 05:20 PM

Not sure what made the car blow up immediately after leaving the road but I guess it's true if it's in a movie.

12-12-2018, 09:27 PM	#1
cknfrmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: kernersville,NC Posts: 197	C 10 in Walking Tall While being snowed in here in Kernersville, NC I was watching Walking Tall. The story about the Sherriff Buford Pusser. In the movie he is driving a C 10 when he takes his son to BMX track. Was wondering if in real life he owned one. Thought was kind of interesting/neat. Had heard of his story but never watched the movie. Thanks for reading. Hope everyone has a MERRY CHRISTMAS. Last edited by cknfrmr; 12-12-2018 at 11:47 PM. Reason: had name of movie incorrect

12-12-2018, 09:46 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,955	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall The name is actually "walking tall" with Joe Don Baker as the original actor. Seems like there were three movies. It's been so long I don't remember what Sheriff Pusser drove. I haven't watched those movies in a lot of years. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-12-2018, 10:20 PM	#3
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall There’s a few c-10s in the first one, Walking Tall. I’ve never watched the sequels

12-12-2018, 10:27 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall He's driving a red 67 big back window automatic in the 1973 Walking Tall version . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVDtV-uVRq0 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-12-2018, 10:38 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall Here's an old thread. However, I'm not sure this was ever verified. Plus, the truck in the thread was apparently in North Carolina rather than Tennessee. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540523

12-12-2018, 11:14 PM	#6
cknfrmr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: kernersville,NC Posts: 197	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall sorry got name wrong. fixed it now. thx. I cant find anything yet that would verify if he really had one in " real life " or if that's just what they had him driving in the movies. Thanks again for your info.

12-13-2018, 10:51 AM	#7
fecklessgadfly Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Eastview, TN Posts: 229	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall Next time I see her, I'll ask Buford's granddaughter if he ever had a c-10. I know his Sheriff cars were mostly Mopar. I'll also ask one of local autobody shop owners (who is the local expert on the guy) if he knows anything about one. From what I know about him, he was mostly into fast cars, rather than trucks. I live in McNairy County about 5 miles from where the old Shamrock Hotel was, and about the same distance from where his wife was shot. They've got a museum in his old house in Adamsville, and another in the Courthouse in downtown Selmer. I teach at the High School in Adamsville, where he lived, his great-grandson is in one of my classes. __________________ "Don't get it right. Get it running." -David Freiburger 2014 GMC Terrain I4 (wife's new ride) 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 (wife's old ride) 2003 GMC Sierra 5.3 Extended Cab 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 350

12-13-2018, 05:20 PM	#10
jfnar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 410	Re: C 10 in Standing Tall Not sure what made the car blow up immediately after leaving the road but I guess it's true if it's in a movie.



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