Famous Video Clip
04-20-2004, 12:18 PM
#11
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Heh, I'm pretty sure I know the video you're talking about- and it's got to
be at least 10 years old by now! <g>
The story I heard was that it's a location where thrill-seekers would drive
to the top and slowly ride their brakes down it. That particular truck's
brakes failed (duh) and the emergency cable couldn't handle it so both
occupants went tumbling and bouncing down, and rolled at the bottom if I
remember correctly. Neither of them were killed, fortunately. I remember
seeing that on a TV show, like That's Incredible or something hehe. (It does
seem to be that long ago)
coop
"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> Guys,
>
> What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> one of you guys might know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
be at least 10 years old by now! <g>
The story I heard was that it's a location where thrill-seekers would drive
to the top and slowly ride their brakes down it. That particular truck's
brakes failed (duh) and the emergency cable couldn't handle it so both
occupants went tumbling and bouncing down, and rolled at the bottom if I
remember correctly. Neither of them were killed, fortunately. I remember
seeing that on a TV show, like That's Incredible or something hehe. (It does
seem to be that long ago)
coop
"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> Guys,
>
> What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> one of you guys might know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
04-20-2004, 12:18 PM
#12
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Heh, I'm pretty sure I know the video you're talking about- and it's got to
be at least 10 years old by now! <g>
The story I heard was that it's a location where thrill-seekers would drive
to the top and slowly ride their brakes down it. That particular truck's
brakes failed (duh) and the emergency cable couldn't handle it so both
occupants went tumbling and bouncing down, and rolled at the bottom if I
remember correctly. Neither of them were killed, fortunately. I remember
seeing that on a TV show, like That's Incredible or something hehe. (It does
seem to be that long ago)
coop
"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> Guys,
>
> What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> one of you guys might know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
be at least 10 years old by now! <g>
The story I heard was that it's a location where thrill-seekers would drive
to the top and slowly ride their brakes down it. That particular truck's
brakes failed (duh) and the emergency cable couldn't handle it so both
occupants went tumbling and bouncing down, and rolled at the bottom if I
remember correctly. Neither of them were killed, fortunately. I remember
seeing that on a TV show, like That's Incredible or something hehe. (It does
seem to be that long ago)
coop
"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> Guys,
>
> What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> one of you guys might know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
04-20-2004, 12:18 PM
#13
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Heh, I'm pretty sure I know the video you're talking about- and it's got to
be at least 10 years old by now! <g>
The story I heard was that it's a location where thrill-seekers would drive
to the top and slowly ride their brakes down it. That particular truck's
brakes failed (duh) and the emergency cable couldn't handle it so both
occupants went tumbling and bouncing down, and rolled at the bottom if I
remember correctly. Neither of them were killed, fortunately. I remember
seeing that on a TV show, like That's Incredible or something hehe. (It does
seem to be that long ago)
coop
"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> Guys,
>
> What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> one of you guys might know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
be at least 10 years old by now! <g>
The story I heard was that it's a location where thrill-seekers would drive
to the top and slowly ride their brakes down it. That particular truck's
brakes failed (duh) and the emergency cable couldn't handle it so both
occupants went tumbling and bouncing down, and rolled at the bottom if I
remember correctly. Neither of them were killed, fortunately. I remember
seeing that on a TV show, like That's Incredible or something hehe. (It does
seem to be that long ago)
coop
"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> Guys,
>
> What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> one of you guys might know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
04-20-2004, 12:23 PM
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
04-20-2004, 12:23 PM
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
04-20-2004, 12:23 PM
#16
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
04-20-2004, 12:23 PM
#17
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Re: Famous Video Clip
Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
injuries.
Shamus
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
> This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
> The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
> the way down.
>
> http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>
>
>
>
> "Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google.c om...
> > Guys,
> >
> > What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
> > has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
> > needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
> > story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
> > one of you guys might know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt
>
>
>
04-20-2004, 08:47 PM
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Re: Famous Video Clip
A friend of mine rode down the Lions Back on a bicycle with only coaster
brakes. He's crazy and didn't want to take the long way back around.
For those who've seen it in person it looks thinner and scarier from the
bottom.
Mort
Shamus in CO wrote:
> Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
> once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
> but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
> as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
> than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
> injuries.
>
> Shamus
>
>
> "fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
>
>>This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
>>The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
>>the way down.
>>
>>http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google .com...
>>
>>>Guys,
>>>
>>>What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
>>>has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
>>>needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
>>>story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
>>>one of you guys might know.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Matt
>>
>>
>>
>
>
brakes. He's crazy and didn't want to take the long way back around.
For those who've seen it in person it looks thinner and scarier from the
bottom.
Mort
Shamus in CO wrote:
> Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
> once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
> but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
> as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
> than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
> injuries.
>
> Shamus
>
>
> "fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
>
>>This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
>>The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
>>the way down.
>>
>>http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google .com...
>>
>>>Guys,
>>>
>>>What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
>>>has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
>>>needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
>>>story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
>>>one of you guys might know.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Matt
>>
>>
>>
>
>
04-20-2004, 08:47 PM
#19
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Re: Famous Video Clip
A friend of mine rode down the Lions Back on a bicycle with only coaster
brakes. He's crazy and didn't want to take the long way back around.
For those who've seen it in person it looks thinner and scarier from the
bottom.
Mort
Shamus in CO wrote:
> Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
> once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
> but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
> as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
> than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
> injuries.
>
> Shamus
>
>
> "fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
>
>>This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
>>The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
>>the way down.
>>
>>http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google .com...
>>
>>>Guys,
>>>
>>>What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
>>>has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
>>>needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
>>>story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
>>>one of you guys might know.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Matt
>>
>>
>>
>
>
brakes. He's crazy and didn't want to take the long way back around.
For those who've seen it in person it looks thinner and scarier from the
bottom.
Mort
Shamus in CO wrote:
> Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
> once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
> but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
> as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
> than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
> injuries.
>
> Shamus
>
>
> "fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
>
>>This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
>>The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
>>the way down.
>>
>>http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google .com...
>>
>>>Guys,
>>>
>>>What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
>>>has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
>>>needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
>>>story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
>>>one of you guys might know.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Matt
>>
>>
>>
>
>
04-20-2004, 08:47 PM
#20
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Re: Famous Video Clip
A friend of mine rode down the Lions Back on a bicycle with only coaster
brakes. He's crazy and didn't want to take the long way back around.
For those who've seen it in person it looks thinner and scarier from the
bottom.
Mort
Shamus in CO wrote:
> Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
> once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
> but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
> as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
> than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
> injuries.
>
> Shamus
>
>
> "fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
>
>>This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
>>The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
>>the way down.
>>
>>http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google .com...
>>
>>>Guys,
>>>
>>>What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
>>>has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
>>>needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
>>>story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
>>>one of you guys might know.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Matt
>>
>>
>>
>
>
brakes. He's crazy and didn't want to take the long way back around.
For those who've seen it in person it looks thinner and scarier from the
bottom.
Mort
Shamus in CO wrote:
> Yup, Lion's Back. Husband and wife team. The hubby had gone up and down
> once or twice then it was wife's turn. She got up with no problems at all
> but when they headed back down, the brakes went out. Gotta give her props
> as it took a lot to keep the rig on the back and not go off a lot higher
> than she did. If I recall correctly, they both walked away with minor
> injuries.
>
> Shamus
>
>
> "fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ktbhc.56905$Se5.21169@fe06.usenetserver.com.. .
>
>>This is the same hill - Lions Back in Moab Utah - But a different event.
>>The one you are referring to I believe was a Bronco that lost it brakes on
>>the way down.
>>
>>http://www.moabtimes.com/issues/2002...lionsback.html
>>
>>
>>
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>>"Matt" <mhammer8@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:3a3f4978.0404200509.3b175591@posting.google .com...
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>>>Guys,
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>>>What's the story behing the famous clip you see all over the web that
>>>has the Ford (?) truck losing brakes and rolling down that GIANT
>>>needle-like rock in Tellico or wherever? I always wondered what the
>>>story was on that. I just ran across it somewhere again and thought
>>>one of you guys might know.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Matt
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