MONSTER TRUCK LEGEND...

We had an awesome time at the Monster Truck Hall of Fame. It is great to see the history of our sport come together.!

[@kountrytiger1999]

So cool to see Bearfoot again good to see Fred is doing well miss all the ole timers.

[@maximumhardcore4362]

Kountry Tiger yessir, he was a true maniac behind the wheel. Still remember the old tapes I used to watch and he was running those weird oversized slick tires when the door fell off and the announcer was going nuts lol

[@kountrytiger1999]

@@maximumhardcore4362 do you remember a truck Yosemite Sam the owner offered to sell me the truck along 1988 or 1989 i really liked that truck.

[@coyote5.02]

Maximum Hardcore can you imagine if he was young enough to drive one of these trucks today. it would be nuts lol.

[@Mikey-to6sz]

I broke when I saw mikes name on there😢R.I.P

[@okiebudguy7337]

Same here 🙏

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Thanks for sharing dude :) Nice RC's. I like how you got a V2 Vids sticker on bearfoot! haha All those old trucks are bringing back memories of watching monster trucks as I was a kid. I always loved the equalizer suspension. Great vid

[@V2Vids]

Thanks man maybe one day you could attend

[@MotorSportsLegend93]

I would love to go to the Monster Truck Hall of Fame.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Yes, same here

[@coopz1312]

Same as well

[@TJ-qz6hr]

I miss all of the 80’s Monster Trucks.....and I miss the 80’s.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

DANIEL DAVIS I’m 55 and seen a lot of cool stuff come about in the 80’s. I was at the very first Bigfoot indoor car crush in the Pontiac Silverdome and been loving it ever since. On the other hand, I wish I was 19 again!

[@coyote5.02]

T J I’m 40 and fortunate to have watched the first gen trucks. I’m currently in the middle of collecting the 1:43 die cast models of the original monster trucks from the 80’s. so far I have 3. Bigfoot, USA-1, King Kong from green light. I’m waiting on them to release a 1.43 scale of Bear Foot and I’m about to buy Goliath. hopefully green light creates a grave digger soon and Excalibur.

[@coyote5.02]

T J I miss the days of going to the silver dome and watching monster trucks. ford field is ok but nothing compared to the dome.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

coyote 5.0 I will always miss the Silverdome. Always gave me goosebumps when the M/T engines would echo off the walls and the ceiling.

[@coyote5.02]

T J hell yeah.

[@LVC_RC]

Looked like such a fun time Mikey! That’s awesome, you even got to slap a V2 Vids sticker on Bearfoot. 🤯👍 So cool to see all of the Hall of Fame builds, thanks for the video. Can’t wait to see the final powder coat on your chassis man. 😎🤘

[@gopensgo291]

Dennis really needs to restore grandma and add it to the museum

[@fernandolomas6635]

Not to be a downer, but I think grandma grave digger is far beyond being able to be restored.

[@BonemanHanson2000]

that doesn't mean it still could be restored thou.

[@fernandolomas6635]

@@BonemanHanson2000 yeah. After all, they did restore Grave Digger #2 sometime in 2016

[@BonemanHanson2000]

you got any proof of this?

[@fernandolomas6635]

@@BonemanHanson2000 yeah just look it up on monster trucks wiki. There's a picture of it being restored, and two or three pictures of it after being restored.

[@W0lfB0y1981]

Bring me to tears man, so much history. My childhood right there, I really need to head up that way to check it out. Awesome to see the old Bear Foot truck. I wish somebody would do a rebuild/restoration of the Awesome Kong II with the Allison or Rollin Thunder. Those were 2 of my favorites from the early 80s. Thank you for this amazing video ✌

[@85fordman]

Got good news for ya on rollin thunder....a new replica of the original is in the works

[@okiebudguy7337]

Really enjoyed this episode!!!! The bear doing donuts killed me 🤣, and I spy a alien there? Overkill evolution going hall of fame one day too?

[@JVC1103]

Can't hate the old school man that nice to see! I hope was see Retro Body Black Stallion and the new Bad Habit that sick!

[@JohnDavis-hi5uh]

I was so happy to see Fred. So many times I rooted for him.

[@JimHarrington18]

So awesome seeing the old trucks! I saw that Taurus along with the updated Bear Foot and Equalizer (David Morris driving the blue one) in Providence RI in 1992. Lyle Hancock was driving Grave Digger and hit the wall with his roof. Crashes were kind of a big deal back then! Awesome video!

[@MrTurboShadow]

Man the legends that was in the room at the hall of fame i would have had chills the whole time

[@hpiedsavageed7608]

Can't wait to see your rig in a different color! And the clip of hall of fame was awesome! Now I want to go see the monster truck hall of fame! ;)

[@BonemanHanson2000]

it's pretty badass to see Bearfoot Racer restored and it's nice to see Fred Shafer active still. lol 9:23 that got me good XD love ya Mike!

[@shadygingergarage]

I have GOT TO get out to Auburn. So much history and so many trucks I never saw in person as I was in diapers when most of them were hitting their stride. Bearfoot looks great! Would love to see a replica built of the original square body version of Bearfoot and someone needs to replicate the original 1979 flip top bodied Krimson Krusher!! Anyone know if they ever finished restoring the Virginia Beach Beast?

[@diggerfan5493]

I do miss that era, modern day monster trucks are superior machines but the competition is so watered down. Just feels like it's more about the show than the teams and drivers. Awesome video, and now I'm gonna watch Bigfoot strikes again and some Penda points series lol

[@roger1793]

Haha i was thinking the same thing about the Penda Points thing.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Mike, how do I get V2 Vid stickers please? Thank You

[@808G8GT]

Aloha Mike!! I LOVED this vid. Lots of memories seeing all those trucks from the past. Exactly the same when I used to watch them race back in the 80s/90s. Nice to see your father in the vid and the classic Black Stallion body. My son and I love watching your videos together reminds of me and my dad watching monster trucks back in the day. We cant wait to see your truck and new and ready to rip. We always look forward to the up coming videos you post!! Have a great one!!

[@hardlucknate6769]

I wish I went to the monster truck Hall of Fame but I know where near Indiana

[@sierraalma4259]

Its so cool being able to see all your experiences and almost feeling like were there. Really great stuff Mikey love your videos can't wait to see ya in Indy again

[@Perzone316]

Awesome I cant wait to go down there someday

[@shushyshushy6762]

Damn I miss the old trucks..

[@ryanbrown5432]

got hunnit bands to build a truck

[@jerryr7641]

Cool vlog channel on KZbin

[@jerryr7641]

Cool vlog channel on KZbin

[@TobbeArnesson]

Cool stuff, glad to see that they get a good retirement. Also loved to se a white USA#1 RC. My first hobby grade RC was that. 😎

[@jeffe1779]

The reason I like this kid is because he respects the heritage of monster trucks. There’s people driving and all they know is Monster Jam.

[@lb9gta307]

Love the old school bodies on the newer trucks. As much as I like the old chassis and still watch the races from the 80s and 90s the current chassis are so much better.

[@wolf_bmx_484]

sup yall 🤙🤙

[@freddyveliz9229]

I miss the old bad habit

[@shadowkeeper1217]

Hmm, I see the V2 sticker you put on the frame. SNEAK 💯

[@C41VE]

Bigfoot 5 is sick

[@ethangraton1076]

You should make a little Traxxas rc monster truck of overkill evolution

[@jerryr7641]

Cool vlog

[@fernandolomas6635]

They should also add maximum destruction/max-d's original chassis.

[@McDuffy92]

Man amazing video!!! I haven’t seen Fred Shafer in so long when he had that fast Dodge Ram Bear Foot in the late 90s.

[@ckrad]

Hopefully get ole grandma the 51 Ford restored and possibly in the museum

[@txknightrider82]

wish i could see the original STOMPER truck white 84 chevy

[@Leatherface123.]

The terminator recreation is originally two of the BIGFOOT trucks on BIGFOOT 5

[@patrickr2686]

I remember bear foot being a dodge

[@crw3673]

Original bear foot was a Chevy. Later became a dodge.

[@tadheath5856]

Now wait a minute........correct me if I'm wrong.....but Steve Dane had king kong here in New York cause jeff was running the new king kong ..THAT ONE!! I was 14 when he had that truck at Lafevers Lagoon in 1981 and that truck was not reddish maroon.....IT WAS SAFIRE BLUR METALLIC!!!!!!! I know cause I got in it enough for steve....I will never forget that ever. Steve is an amazing guy and I would love to see him again cause I'm sure he remembers me. My mom bought everything he had for clothing. I lost pictures and clothing in a fire in 2000. I'm sure u see the Dane brothers cause there is 3.....ask them cause I want to know if I'm right!!!...lol SWEET VIDEO!!!

[@Spyke-lz2hl]

So tell me if I have these names right, I think I saw them all in the video. Bob Chandler, Bigfoot, Everett Jasper, USA-1, and Fred Shafer, Bearfoot? I remember thinking how awesome that Equalizer truck was when it seemed unstoppable. Where did Texas Toy fall on the list of Diesel trucks? Anybody know?

[@ryurc3033]

In 1993 I was 8 years old and met Fred Shafer , Dan runte , and several others in Springfield Missouri. Also rode in the back of Bigfoot that year. So many memories

[@danielnunez3518]

9:24 when you guys roll the truck, can individual tubes easily be replaced? Are they spliced between joints? Or is the entire joint removed?

[@NordicRC]

Thumbs up!

[@brandoncook6057]

Gary Cook is my uncle, he built the original Equalizer, that truck was the game changer and dominated til everybody started catching up

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Really love seeing the older trucks restored and brought back to life. Whatever happened to the original Black Stallion?

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

The new Bad Habit looks sick, great looking truck! Can't wait to see what Overkill Evolution or should I say the new updated Overkill Evolution gonna look like.

[@trentalexbutcher9192]

Hello I am from Germany and would like to know if the original truck from the Rolling Vengeance film from 1987 is also in this museum. Does anyone know?

[@rogerbeam3364]

I wish there was a radio controlled Bigfoot made , Axial has a rc Grave Digger , I know Traxxas made one but it's only 2 wheel drive.

[@timrobertson299]

good to see Bear Foot & Fred Schafer. Bear Foot Big Foot and Taurus all from my home town area, all 2 within a 20 mile radius, I grew up watching them built and evolve to become the Legends they are. even got to know some of the drivers personally.

[@ourlittlelodge9499]

I thought the Original Barefoot was a long bed square body Chevy and it was light blue. They also had Lil Barefoot at that time and it was a S-10 truck that was the same blue.

[@stevenwalls7215]

I am from just across the bridge from where the 1st Samson was built and came from that thing was bad ass he used to bring it to the Huntsville speedway and show off , o DONALD Maples

[@Napalm_Pancakes]

Last time I saw bear foot it was 2006 at the first monster truck show in “University Of Phoenix Stadium” or now “State Farm Stadium” and he hit the wall and broke it stopping a few inches before gas line because his brakes failed

[@markshock2254]

Big foots the legend hes done blown all you Chevy's away. And has not been beat yet. That's just another copy of great manufactured krapp.

[@darkkinggaming7988]

That's my whole childhood right there trucks are just as beautiful as when I first saw them

[@ortizracing7534]

I remember the 2 giants Bearfoot n Bigfoot! I still have a original bearfoot postcard that was sent to me by Mr. Fred Shaffer! I sent a letter to him to inquire if bear foot was gonna make a appearance in Albuquerque NM! He sent me the postcard of bearfoot pulling a sled in a tractor pull I miss those days! Thank you restoring my favorite monster truck

[@mustangmike4078]

It's a shame that some of these trucks have to replicated, the originals have the history. Definitely super cool that they've been replicated through it just would be cool if the originals still existed.

[@chrisjohnson131]

I have that original Taurus hot wheels. Played with it so much there is hardly and paint left on it. I loved Bearfoot, was a huge Chevy fan so always rooted for him. Was so disappointed when Fred switched to Dodge.

[@Freddy-sz5iu]

4:37 Maxd theme song there goes your revenue lol

[@mjknuckleheadofficial3469]

Love the classic monster trucks it's hard for me to explain to people how much I love the trucks from the 90s and 2000s and this video was great glad to see the legends Edit 9:23 that part was gold 😂

[@nicolejames.c.1266]

Thats so cool🚘💰🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@playboysdodge]

The one guy to give bob a run for his money. Man when you said a lot of history is about to roll threw. My jaw dropped I said that's gotta be fred I have to ask will or could a new bearfoot come back to life? Your old man I met here in Pittsburgh a few times great guy but he definitely has a touch on the old I'd classics look amazing man

[@wickedhouston5538]

i met Fred Shafer back in 1997 in Houston. asked for an autograph. he gave me a monster truck trading card with a picture of bearfoot and his autograph on the back

[@1cityslotsracing]

I have loved MTs from when I was a little baby great see some old school trucks Kevin Talbot might lose me to your channel lol Another great vid mr vids

[@elleryparsons5766]

I can Spend All Night there or Day Either way This we’re you would see me at.

[@josephsloppy6750]

Very cool. I met fred when i saw the original bear foot at the san diego sports arena.. Fred is a very nice guy. Its great to see him . i did meet jack Fred's friend at the time. Both great guys.

[@HYBECTIVE]

Anyone know what kind of RC Bigfoot that is at 1:53? It’s beautiful

[@CourtnRob]

What? No Bigfoot trucks at the hall of fame?

[@jeremybrooks2183]

Look at them leaf spring chassis, so cool to think just smashing cars and wheelies were so fun watching in huge looking trucks , so cool

[@TimDudleyETA]

Love this video, I know this is a dumb question. After they sit the trucks for good, do they drain all the oil and gas out of them so it does not go bad in the engines for sitting so long or never moved once they are parked?

[@rogergibson7588]

best part they are the old school trucks that I grew up watching and they aren't monster jam bought

[@tracywood1623]

Mikey you one lucky man to drive Bear Foot man I remember Fred driving that truck at the Ross County fair in Chillicothe Ohio back in the day it was totally awesome.

[@richmyer9111]

Pretty cool to see Fred and Jerry Richmond. I used to help them when they came to the Silverdome.

[@TheGameZone2005]

The bad habit truck is in the mobile game monster truck destruction

[@taylormccrea5139]

Awesome video! So great to see all those trucks restored and together in one place! Can't wait to see Evo after powder coat

[@thegrays1214]

Where is this place that you were in with all the monster trucks

[@kevinatfms]

International Monster Truck Hall of Fame.

[@konkydong4212]

I have a good feeling dat maximum destruction is getting added to the hall of fame with Tom over a few years

[@jessejohnson1063]

Doesn't Fred Shafer build houses in Florida

[@MichaelHeilman]

Loved the video Mike. The Monster Truck Hall of Fame is definitely on my bucket list. RIP to those we've lost in the monster truck industry. Love the Bear Foot truck and all the other old school trucks. I love that a lot of truck teams are using old-style truck themes like Bad Habit. Do you plan on using an old Ford body truck in the future?

[@V2Vids]

No I prefer the new super duty. But I like the old bodies

[@Ronsmytheiii]

Thank you for all the updates on IG and here on the truck refurb, the amazing Bearfoot rebuild, and that great looking Black Stallion throwback body. You do a great job showcasing the cutting edge in monster trucks, the amazing history, and your personal experiences. I have to admit to getting away from the sport getting older, but your videos definitely reignited my love of monster truck. Sincerely early 90s kid.

[@PRESD4TIME]

What a Legend! That Bearfoot is Timeless!

[@MattyM110]

Monster truck tires were so much more badass back then

[@raulitoalvarez]

Bearfoot Monster Truck true legend

[@aleksey1403]

Ты почему только свое лицо снимаешь? Снимай больше монстр трак!

[@MrJeepguy1974]

Cool to see Fred and King Kong was awesome as well as all the others

[@raynardoplaysgames3704]

On 5:28 who saw the black habit truck back there

[@freddyrodriguez9347]

Where's big foot in the hall of fame??

[@mustang1100]

Is the museum open to the public

[@SupremeDiggie]

I'm at work and see the notification pop up of this video and had to stop what I was doing to watch this video cuz I knew you would have some awesome footage for the Hall of Fame and it sure didn't disappoint. Awesome job Mikey. Love this!! Thanks!!

[@joshpitts7256]

I remember that Truck at the Hara Arena

[@JJ__1848]

what kind of block is in bear foot?

[@jerryr7641]

Cool vlog on channel KZbin

[@rccars2.010]

Nice video mike keep up the good work

[@ronburley7026]

Awesome video, love the old school

[@brendamarshall7781]

Bear foot is not a monster truck no more

[@keithbrown3220]

Sorry big foot is not a Chevy

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Still love the look of the Black Stallion body on that chassis! Would be cool to see that on Matt's truck a few times in 2020. Good to see Fred, haven't seen Fred in a very long time, especially when he stepped back from the sport. That Bearfoot truck turned out fantastic. All in all a great time it seems and I look forward to seeing what's in stored for next year. Good to see that the chassis is back, now it's time to get that rolling.

[@markkumollari43]

Wow very cool.