c. July 4, 1983
Truckster damage increases pressure
formula
unknown
Formula
"Southwest movement begins"
1 days
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Truckster damage increases pressure
Description
The Truckster takes more punishment as the Griswolds continue across the country. Damage and mechanical trouble make the drive harder to manage. Clark keeps the family moving while the car becomes another problem on the route.
Date Calculation
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derived from
c. July 3, 1983
Southwest movement begins
formula
unknown
Formula
derived from
c. July 2, 1983
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
formula
unknown
Formula
"First long-day fatigue sets in"
4 hours
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 20:00
First long-day fatigue sets in
formula
unknown
Formula
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 15:00
St. Louis / Gateway Arch milestone
formula
unknown
Formula
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 08:00
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
fixed
unknown
Event Context
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Back in Time
Southwest movement begins
c. July 3, 1983
Forward in Time
Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
c. July 5, 1983 11:00
Relationships
- Source Event Southwest movement begins 1 days
- Derived Event Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip 35 hours
- Character Audrey Griswold Clark and Ellen's daughter, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
- Character Clark Griswold Family patriarch pursuing the perfect Walley World vacation.
- Character Ellen Griswold Clark's wife and stabilizing counterweight during the trip.
- Character Rusty Griswold Clark and Ellen's son, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
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Characters
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Event Info
Date
c. July 4, 1983
(Day precision)
Chronology
Type
other
Importance Level
★★★★ (4/5)
Verification
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Created
June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Last Updated
June 09, 2026 at 07:38 PM
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