Vintage BIGFOOT #1 Hill Climb Extravaganza! - BIGFOOT 4x4, Inc.

[@wesleymcneese8554]

Bigfoot with the chrome wheels is the most beautiful monster truck ever.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

yes

[@twotone85]

USA-1 with chrome wheels is a close second though.

[@rustyshackleford1288]

I wish monster trucks still did outdoor events like this. It would be alot more interesting

[@delljr2769]

You mean doing actual 4x4 stuff and not dirt bike stuff.

[@getsomepack]

Yeah how about it! Now all they do is flip and wreak do you remember when they did hill climbing and mud bogging

[@paulcorreggio4925]

The hardcore demi's would not like that.

[@sweepphreak]

@@paulcorreggio4925 exactly to much American freedom for them to tolerate

[@adamdieter3714]

You can thank the tree huggers for that.

[@ryanmcnabb306]

I remember bigfoot as a kid in the 80's. Made me the Ford man I am today. It helped my dad was a Ford guy too. 73 to 79 Ford's look awesome. I got a 79 Bronco Ranger XLT, plan on passing it on to my kids. Keep the Ford tradition alive.

[@fernandochaves9665]

A Ford family, fantastic.

[@AlexMiller-wq8eo]

Old school monster trucks are sooooo much cooler than the current ones

[@scripulance.1901]

So much slower too less crawling ability nice. 👌👌👌

[@attacktheradicalgodisdead9968]

@@scripulance.1901 witch ones are what you say, old school or modern?

[@brockmaine2743]

@@scripulance.1901 yeah true but back then they did what they could with what they had... now days the monster trucks are awesome but that ford is old school and was the foundation for monster trucks today

[@Ken19700]

The new trucks should be called monster sand buggies because that's what they really are.

[@LoganFK]

this is so true

[@brentonhobson]

The most gorgeous bigfoots. Every truck aspires to be this

[@georgiepresley238]

Back when trucks where truck and fiberglass trucks where laughed at.

[@Incountry]

Georgie Presley Yuup, modified trucks that were bolt on adaptions not tubular frames with subframes..

[@bryanjjones4163]

Agree with you on that

[@theangryitalian7922]

Bigfoot 1 is forever my favorite

[@Aint1S]

An the same stuff I just got done griping about, it's awfully dumb these days! It's like a Pontiac Fiero into a Ferrari, the Ferrari is the Ferrari just as Bigfoot is the truck.

[@rxraider4778]

I'm not from back then , but I agree with you 100%, they're far from being trucks in today's competition

[@Superduty4me]

These were the best years. Don’t care for the new stuff

[@rxraider4778]

Me either, their not even trucks anymore.

[@LoganFK]

same, something about thew nostalgia feel

[@itsnahdea1889]

I know todays monster trucks are just fiberglass on tubes back the they were made OUT OF REAL TRUCKS

[@christopherflynn5359]

Too far from roots, just like nascar

[@gilbertjuarez7064]

As a die hard ford fan with old ford blue flowing in my veins and owing a pair of 4x4’s a 77 and 79 this brings a tear of nothing but pride and respect long live the king Bigfoot hell yea

[@ronniehooperjr1]

I freely admit I WAS hardcore Chevy, however since the big 3 bailout happened I’ve been for Ford. Ford didn’t take anything from the bailout. Ford restructured and even cut pay I’m the executive level. Ford prevailed and came back stronger without the bailout. Ford did their part to spare my tax paying dollars and quite well. I respect them for that and because of that Ford is it for me.

[@Robert8455]

Love this footage! Thank you Bob. BigFoot #1 is still the best and America loves you.

[@oparei8725]

To think this one Truck created a Motorsport is truly awe inspiring and true piece of American history. 🇺🇸

[@markd4524]

This year Bigfoot was my dream truck. I never got to see it in person but had every poster, and model of it. I idolized Bob Chandler as a kid.

[@ronniehooperjr1]

I think everyone did and some new ones to this day. His younger employees consider it a huge honor to work for Bob Chandler and all employees say he’s a very down to earth employer and welcomes ideas and tries their ideas out. I would love to drive his hauler around.

[@SCARECROW696]

Gosh what a beautiful monster. When I was a kid in the 90s a family member gave me a beta tape of Battle of the Monster Trucks recorded on it. Bigfoot will always be my favorite truck.

[@monkeyboy9896]

One of the best things about growing up and n STL in the 70's/ 80's thanks Bob 🍻

[@johnborn1600]

Bob helped sell ALOT Ford trucks back in the day, those early BIGFOOT trucks where just like the factory produced for us regular folks

[@theshapeexists]

Yea, regular trucks with 460 ci big blocks pushing 1000hp, huge axles and 5 foot tires. Not so regular

[@killthebums]

It really is amazing that the first few bigfoots were real trucks just with modified suspension and engine, in a clip on KZbin somewhere you can see that it still had the bench seat in it!

[@gerardjames4110]

@@theshapeexists nah brother Bigfoot 1 had a 640 cid big block based on the 429...was originally built for boats just watched power nation videos about it incredible tech for the day check them out...mind blown

[@fernandochaves9665]

I wonder if he is a Ford man or its just a bussiness thing, adversiting and all. Or maybe both. Some people just love trucks in general and aren't partial to any brand.

[@Jt7166]

The gravelrama run is still impressive all these years later. Love to see a modern monster truck try it.

[@fostbitten5721]

I could swear there was someone who tried it. Maybe 10 years or so ago. I cannot remember which truck because there was no body on the truck.

[@nathanmcdonald610]

They tried it with Bigfoot #9 which is essentially a modern Monster truck and it walked over the hill like nothing. Here's the footage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqKoZ5urip51mM0

[@KimiWallrus]

Bigfoot FASTRaxx hit it and made it less than 30 feet up.

[@mtdracer69]

Yep Ford knew what they where doing I got a 1990 F-350 and I don't think it will ever die!

[@dirtnation]

I love to hear Bob's commentary over these old videos. Hear more stories that went in to a event.

[@paulmirich5603]

Blew the rods out the block in the sand second pass he said in a 25th year documentary

[@triple6758]

First climb is "Y City Hilltoppers". Watched a lot of nasty jeeps with paddles compete there. Small town fun. Good times.

[@chadsquatch740]

I was there the day BF hit the hill

[@Cordova449]

That might just be the baddest truck ever to Grace this fine earth!!!!

[@ryanlawrence8305]

The man, the myth, the legend, BIGFOOT!!!

[@pizzy1969]

My kids always trip out when I show them "origin" stories on KZbin. Well DONE !!

[@mikaeelg657]

I still have this disc to this day, sadly scratched, brings back memories of my childhood😢

[@timt8029]

Thanks Bob. Those were some wild runs.

[@TheFatguyzinc]

bob chandler is the MAN.

[@d.pplastermaster8215]

Anyone else remember the video monster madness as a kid? It was the best had all the good monster trucks

[@efrainberrios8494]

The original Bigfoot always awesome!!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

I love seeing REAL monster trucks. just something about keeping with the actual truck body and keepin it real.

[@casualobserver77]

Definitely my all-time favorite. Classic Bigfoot FTW

[@beltfed4624]

That's about 9,000 to 10,000 lbs of heavily modified pickup truck... And he's ramming the pedal through the floorboard!!! You know that was one heck of a ride, steel body, solid military axles, and heavy terra tires... Old school!!!

[@richardstall4351]

I Remember watching all these vintage Monster Trucks their the Real Thing compared to the The Monster Trucks of today. Thanks BigFoot for leading the way for Such a Cool Sport for the Monster Trucks.

[@goofyleo3869]

There is only ONE ORIGINAL.... BIGFOOT!! 🤘

[@MisterGravelrama]

Nice to see the Big Eliminator making so many appearances! The only one missing was Jim going over in #9 in 1990.

[@jeep2nv92]

God I love that truck! I have since I was a kid.

[@oohgee3093]

BIGFOOT The Original BIG BADASS!!!!

[@CanIbeFrank]

Best vehicle ever made. Best channel on KZbin.

[@BadLogan426]

My childhood,Bigfoot 1

[@cadylawns3074]

I remember every year Bigfoot came to Gravalrama when I was a kid. Great memories

[@jacklin694]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is so awesome to see the old videos. And do you have any more of the video footage from the monster trucks at gravelramma

[@matthewburns7377]

Awesomeness

[@MartinCoker-ln4sm]

Yep a man and his Ford started it all I love it

[@88tcoupe]

Awesome footage! Thank you!

[@ericerto8250]

Just to think he built that truck just because he wanted to go camping and couldn't get his deep into the woods as he wanted and climb and get ground clearance he kept getting stuck so he just built this monstrosity which is absolutely amazing

[@jimjungle1397]

Back in 1979, a friend bought parts from Bob Chandler to build his own Bigfoot truck. He made the spring hangers so his truck was one inch taller than Bigfoot with 66 inch tires. It was street registered, but I think it was 6 inches over width for legal street use.

[@fernandochaves9665]

Wow.

[@hinnmanfamily]

Much more fun to watch than the races and freestyle, had to be a lot more fun for the drivers too.

[@ReynierGonzalez2]

Good morning friends the original first champion thanks mr. Chandler💪💪

[@masterchu8044]

Saw the original 2 or 3 trucks at prairie capitol convention center in springfield illinois when i was a kid still a beast

[@D.M.Designs]

Love the sound of a built big block ford

[@TheDeLeonGarageCollection]

That was when Monster trucks were really trucks, not the buggy chassis' these days with fiberglass bodies. I love all monster trucks but theres a special place in my heart for the original Bigfoot that no other can ever replace.

[@williamdon3442]

That’s a true truck. Ford dodge Chevy who cares. I love it. Anyone who loves classic cars will.

[@broncobros2022]

The first ones still the best! Cool video

[@Poohdaddymagic]

Hail to the King baby!

[@MrEliasdl]

These were the trailblazing years of monster trucks.

[@Aint1S]

If this channel is owned by the the very same people who own Bigfoot, I'll subscribe! I never liked the look of those older Ford's after seeing Bigfoot, they just look ugly without that blue oval paint and the ag flotation tires! A real truck, not a composite shell molded into some goofy design... Heck, grew up watching the Bigfoot cartoon. It's all about that truck! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Mario-cv5el]

Floor the hell out of it and get up the hill in no time love this video the power of the truck is unbelievable

[@jurgenfroedrich2986]

Wow that's awesome nice one Bigfoot. thanks

[@npsit1]

#1 was always the best.

[@ROTAXD]

At that point, the truck looked to be a basicly stock f series with an oe (slightly modded) 460, a c6, some re-arched springs snd a set of Rockwells.

[@generalkayoss7347]

And 4 way steering.

[@hickstylez]

The 460 had tube headers a supercharger it was 639 c.i. not slightly modded. It had Caterpillar axles yes it was originally originally leafs[ stacked extra thick with 8inch solid blocks .... but modded with springs and 4 links. The hearing was insane it had a divorced T case with some insane hearing 2 spin those tires

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Thanks! The coolest clip was bigfoot hilclimbing

[@nickefgen9219]

very cool video

[@d.pplastermaster8215]

Bigfoot YES the king of all Kings

[@stevenshewfelt888]

Bigfoot 1....the very first truck to kick off every last southern boy's right of passage to have a lift kit and big tires on their truck

[@johnnymartinez733]

Legendary Ford 🔥 does everything 1st

[@scottduke170]

Guys this trucks steering and suspension and drive train are actually way ahead of it time it's really amazing

[@scottduke170]

Also the blower belt wasn't on most of it days too, just for special occasions

[@problemsolving7190]

Is any of that footage from Stafford Springs Raceway(CT) 4wd rally back around 77-8? About 40 years ago I was with my uncle at that rally and watched as Bob showed up pulling Bigfoot with his RV. There were probably 200 trucks there and everyone was awestruck by the site. Bob took my uncle and I for a ride around Stafford Springs races at in that truck. I still remember the metal foot that turned the rear wheels. He did a hill climb and he even hooked up to a few of the club trucks and showed how easy it was to pull them around. Still have my original pic of the truck blown up in a plastic case. Never would have imagined he would start such a phenomenon.

[@fernandochaves9665]

Great anecdote man!

[@michaelmike11]

7:10. What a beast. Watch the engine rebuild series. This truck is still going.

[@windseeker2357]

I saw the original BIGFOOT at Graverama in Cleves Ohio Saw Bigfoot on Big Elim hill Got Bobs autograph.

[@mamaluigi2064]

I remember watching alot of these on the 25th anniversary DVD When I was a kid

[@jasonneal]

Back when monster trucks where actually Real trucks

[@brianjoachim1631]

Big foot is a big name in the around the world it's a number one monster truck of all time it's a big name I'm a big fan of Big foot I'd like to see more short films and of big foot in green bay Wisconsin area I'm a big fan a big foot I hope big foot comes to Green Bay Wisconsin to do shows and events thank you big fan from Green Bay Wisconsin

[@thetreblerebel]

Oh that body style Ford....yessiree

[@almirria6753]

I was a member of the old St. Charles Fire Protection Dist. Station #1 on Jungs Station Rd. when Bigfoot was born. and it was a building shaker when he drove it by there all the time.

[@1968lr]

Thanks for the upload

[@Heavywall70]

It’s funny that I know people who daily drive trucks bigger than the original Bigfoot I like this old footage though The trucks today aren’t trucks at all, BF was real.

[@JR-kr1lv]

Now this is the real deal of a TRUCK, no tube chassis at all, no plastic/fiberglass junk for bodies only to shed off. The original Monster Trucks were more fun than bodies falling off, its not a truck, you all have bodies to look like one, that's all, it could be a PRICK now but not, ENGINES goes with TRUCKS, oh yeah, this I bet was just CAM 2 GAS now, seen the REAL DEALS when they were 1st out, been watching MONSTER TRUCKS since I was kid, went to tractor pulls also with Monster Truck's there too, TRACTORS, WOW!!! RUNNING 5 BLOWN ENGINE'S THAT ALL work together. Crazy stuff.

[@douglasarrington8461]

I remember when Big Foot should up in the four wheel world around 1978 through 1979

[@akwolf1434]

Founded in 1975 in Hazelwood MO, basically were in my backyard in the mid-late 70's as I grew up in Bridgeton, MO (before the trouble moved in). Good times!!

[@jaunelanders5273]

RITE ON...is ther any video of the competition tryn go up the hill ?.saw u.s.a1...Hercules lined up getting ready for their turn ?

[@TheIcpfan23]

no

[@Countrysideboy247]

Dislikers like only street racing,well Iam also a street racing fan ,but I love other sports which even includes off-road!

[@dwp139]

Gravelrama turns 50 this year.

[@MisterGravelrama]

Next year my friend. This will be Gravelrama 49. But always appreciate the shout out!

[@generalkayoss7347]

Bigfoot turns into The Hulk at 6:02 lmao

[@RailStalkerAdventures]

I love the old square bodied Ford trucks like this and we all know that the current F-150 breed can't hold a candle to the old style. #NotSorry #BringBackOldSchool

[@skittlecar1]

Just realized he made it over twice. Once without the flag on the roll bar and once with it.

[@generalkayoss7347]

How much horsepower did Bigfoot 1 have? I'm guessing somewhere in the 700-900hp range?

[@compoundlml7156]

Sounds about right it was powered by a 640ci blown engine.

[@timchurchvara6746]

1000 hp bigfoot 1

[@kylemarshall2932]

Awesome

[@johnwilburn]

Has Bigfoot 1 ever been on it's side or roof? I've seen it in some close calls, but can't remember it ever capsizing.

[@nathanmcdonald610]

To my knowledge Bigfoot #1 has never been rolled. It was however stolen and wrecked pretty badly by the would be thieve's in its infancy

[@adamtereska8734]

Bigfoot 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 never rolled.

[@ou7l4w2008]

@4:27 is in Cleves Ohio At Gravelrama. One of my 1st memories of both Bigfoot and the event..

[@ou7l4w2008]

again @6:30 At Gravelerama.

[@davediekmann5035]

I remember being at Little League baseball game and I guess we were playing his son at Affton Athletic Field! It was crazy

[@beargibson3100]

Back when monster trucks could actually go off road

[@mamaluigi2064]

Man I wish I was alive during this time

[@delljr2769]

How come Ford company dont have "Bigfoot" blue as one of the paint options.

[@Mario-cv5el]

Steering rear wheels awesome

[@timpriddy349]

Atleast when it all started you could identify the make.....now they all look alike to me

[@merdenoms5498]

Fun Fact-The first scene of Bigfoot in the sand was at St.Joe State Park,Bonne Terre MO.(flat river)(park hills)

[@srm8866]

Cool video - but KZbin has started throwing in two-ads before nearly every video - which is uncool!

[@MRBILL-dr2wr]

The money from the ads goes to support the people who work at KZbin . Some of the money from the ads also goes to the people who work hard to upload videos for your enjoyment. So now tell me!!! HOW IS THAT "UNCOOL!"

[@bigrig4630]

I love bigfoot 1

[@Countrysideboy247]

I like the original Bigfoot, and those days monster trucks were trucks! And were not fitted with too big wheels which provided better climbing ability,............even though Iam an early 2000s kid and now a teen of 17 +!

[@richardfitzwell6579]

Original Bigfoot is best Bigfoot

[@Frontpagefab]

Any videos when #1 had dual or triple 48" tractor tires on it?

[@breakfastclub3909]

wish the video was better quality. still cool

[@generalkayoss7347]

This is about as good as it gets for back then.

[@duckofftopic207]

i guess if you cant climb the hill just bring the hill down to you

[@jaunelanders5273]

What about showing the video of the other trucks going up the hill...USA1, Hercules and so on

[@TJ-qz6hr]

6:02 6:12 Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan.