Comments on: Infamous Stroppe Built Balloon Chase F100 Found!

By: Curtis Guise

Curtis Guise — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:54:56 +0000

In reply to Don Crivello. Thanks for commenting Don. That's awesome.

By: Don Crivello

Don Crivello — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 06:06:48 +0000

Hi,my name is Don CRIVELLO and I am one of the original painters of these chase vehicles. We painted those broncos which we had to completely tear down and paint orange and the comp stripes.we did all the work at JackAnd Todd’s custom paint in Gardena California. It was a fun project and I was blown away when I found these on the internet, brings back memories.

By: Paul Husbands

Paul Husbands — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 23:15:51 +0000

I worked for Bud Blankenship @ RVI in Torrance CA. Went on the balloon chase. Met Bill Strope , Walker Evans, worked for Scoop Vessels. I have alot of magazines and old pics. We built a GMC pickup for Billy Carter. Chuck Norris ,, Big Fun!!! Those were the days!… Paul Husbands

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Looking for pics of "The Chaser" - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:40:21 +0000

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By: Four-Links – Stroppe F100 found, concept car gallery, Midget made more so, Barney Oldfield at Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:08:14 +0000

[…] *Remember Ford’s “Better Idea” marketing campaign from the late 1970s, one that went so far as to fly a light-bulb shaped hot-air balloon across the country? Then you probably also recall the chase vehicles that Bill Stroppe built for the effort, one of which- a 1977 Ford F100 stepside – recently turned up and will soon undergo restoration. (via) […]