Griswold Family travels to Disney in the Family Truckster, for real

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  1. wagonmaster

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    Is there anyone among us who didn't laugh uncontrollably at the Family Truckster that transported Clark, Ellen, Rusty and Audrey (along with a few other, less fortunate souls...) to Wally World in National Lampoon's Vacation? We thought not. Such a classic piece of Hollywood automobilia deserves such recognition, we think, and we're happy to report that one real-life Griswold Family has replicated the movie's fateful trip the best way it can: with a Wagon Queen Family Truckster of their very own.

    Wally World exists only in the imagination of the movies, and that's fine because Disney World not only exists but is a perfect fill-in for the Griswold Family Vacation. The family may not be greeted by the late, great John Candy, and they probably aren't going to see Christie Brinkley in a bright red Ferrari, but they will for sure see Mickey Mouse, and hopefully even Tinker Bell, if they're lucky.

    Check out the video below to see the real-life Griswold Family and their faithful recreation of the infamous Family Truckster, and feel free to head on over to the official Disney blog for more on the family and their vacationing travails. Finally, check out another fan-made Family Truckster here.Continue reading Griswold Family travels to Disney in the Family Truckster, for real

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    Love it!! Hopefully the kids keep that tradition going.
     
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    Awesome! I'd like to see details of the build such as making the molding for the woodgrain panels.
     
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    I love that movie!
     
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    Hi,

    I need a little help with the Wagon Queen Family Truckster. I have been looking for some parts and will be sure to post in the forums wanted section also.

    Truckster: 1984 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon smaller V8

    Items I am looking for:

    1. New or clean Fuel Neck. I think mine has some rust and it clogs up the fuel pump filter inside the gas tank.

    2. A fuel sending unit or some solution to a non working gas guage. I have replaced the sending unit with a non ford one and also redid the wiring and also added a secondary fuel gauge. It always reads 3/4 full when the tank is full, or empty. It never moves. The original fuel gauge in the car would always read empty no matter what.

    Thanks for your help.
    Steve Griswold

    www.griswoldfamilyvacations.com
    stevegriswold@yahoo.com
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Good luck Steve Griswold. I'd love to have a replica of the original family truckster and since we are in Florida just head out to Disney Land.:2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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    Good luck finding the parts you need.
     
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