The Original BigFoot Engine Build Part 1- Engine Power Season 2, Episode 4

[@jasonmartin9584]

I'm not a Ford man, but I won't lie this brought a tear to my eye. Childhood memories are priceless. Legend created by legends.

[@Howardhandupme]

As a kid, I got to ride in that truck. My older brother took me and my sister to see this new thing called monster trucks. They ran over cars and thru a mud pit. One lucky ticket holder got a ride in Bigfoot. My sister was the winner. Loving her little brother, she let me go for the ride instead. I was given the choice between over the cars or thru the mud. I asked why not both? With a grin, we did both. The sound this thing made was without description and the vibration shook everything. Was a memory and a smile I'll never forget. Love ya sis

[@jesset061084]

Lucky u that had been my dream since I was a kid and that’s y I only drive ford truck

[@Hellseeker1]

I grew up with that ancient technology son. We wouldn't be here today without it.

[@gutz1981]

I won't lie, even growing up in Australia in the early 80s I remember there was a time where even just from watching tape after tape of rented VHS videos of Monster Trucks, we knew all about these and loved watching them, and Bigfoot is still part of my childhood, just like the WWF.

[@eddiemoody8471]

I was at the Bigfoot shop many years ago thanks Bob and Jim and the rest of the crew for giving me a great tour everyone was so kind I regret missing out on the monster truck ride but it was broke still had a great visit

[@OscillatorCollective]

This brings back a ton of good memories for me. I really loved monster trucks back in the 80s.

[@jameysummers1577]

This brings back memories for us 80s kids, owning big foot toys and remote control trucks back in the day.

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

As an engine guy, I truly appreciate this! Bigfoot was my favorite monster truck when I was a kid.

[@johnpayne1117]

I saw that truck run at the Houston astrodom back in the 80's with my father. My dad had smash up derby cars during those events. I remember it like yesterday. Very cool to see this on yalls channel..

[@poopipeboy3033]

Bob Chandler is a great example of "speak softly and carry a big stick". Top bloke without even a hint of arrogance. Side note, this show is also pretty effing awesome, never thought I'd say that about an American automotive TV series.

[@kenbush6942]

the original bigfoot looks way cooler than modern monster trucks

[@anthonyfrederick2188]

Yes sir it does they sure don't make em like that anymore

[@codered5431]

Ken Bush ya is that a steel truck

[@TheAnonymous1one]

I agree! I wish I could see this running the track in person. I think for most us truck guys we could connect and relate more with an actual production truck vs tube chassis.

[@kenbush6942]

@@TheAnonymous1oneno doubt about it I like the real steel

[@chrisrud5158]

I was just going to post this, but you beat me to it.

[@timeisapathwalkingtounderstand]

Thank you for posting this video. I remember Bigfoot and heavy metal and orange blossom. I saw them as a kid in the Bronx over 25 years ago. Those trucks are WOW!

[@I_like_turtles_67]

My mom had to work a ton of overtime in the early 80's, along with my dad... They bought me an original big foot power wheel for christmas. Hands down the best gift ever!!!

[@JadXtreme]

Dan Lyons I had one too. Probably 1989 or 1990

[@dieseltech386]

Dan Lyons Had one to! Thanks mom and dad for the awesome memories!

[@bropk5590]

JadXtreme ស,៥ ,,បុំ៊យ

[@evozakira]

I went through 3 of the original bigfoot power wheels. Was my favorite toy of all time. Me and my mom went to the monster trucks 23 years in a row starting when I was 2yo. Big foot is and will always be my favorite.

[@lorenkindschy7153]

I had one too. They were sharp!

[@kccryptkeeper4874]

30 years old and bullet proof by anyone's standards is cool.

[@jamiemuncy2219]

I’m 40 years old and growing up in the 80s it was AWSOME to go see BIG FOOT at our local fair ground or Civic Center. This was my favorite Monster Truck ever and the very reason I’m a Ford to the core💯💯

[@singingchef23]

Black kid from the projects in NY and I remember seeing this truck in 89. The nostalgia of this is crazy. Something's have a universal language. In 14 I started restoring a 58 ford pickup with a friend so I'm in heaven seeing this icon from this POV.

[@andrewchristianson2086]

This is history. How can anyone Dislike this???

[@michaelholyk9938]

Dont ever sell it. This os a masterpiece. Belongs in a museum later.

[@kalijasin]

Big foot is an American icon.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

@@michaelholyk9938This engine is now in the Bigfoot Inc. Showroom. The truck is still on tour with a 460 in it.

[@wesleycook6921]

Wow!!! The tech used on that engine is mind blowing for 1985. Awesome.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Only the best was used.

[@alteregos8949]

Now I feel ancient, I’ve actually seen this truck with that engine run in person. Brings back great memories.

[@RedactedFreePress]

Alter Egos-DITTO!

[@ZPositive]

Task: Engine rebuild First thing's first: Put the big tires on it

[@keithturbin6768]

the STAR has to look good for it's close ups, but I hear ya.

[@tanall5959]

At least they have their priorities in order!

[@joshclark7034]

bruh your complaining about something that took 2 sec

[@ZPositive]

@@joshclark7034 it's not the time it took that made it stupid. Obviously we can all fast forward right past it.

[@660hpCamaro]

@@joshclark7034 is the type of person who looks at a map and says its only a inch away

[@kristopherhop49]

monster trucks, and race cars, were so much cooler back in 60s-80s

[@noway57]

They dont back flips and front flips like they do now lol

[@kristopherhop49]

They're just all so homogenized now

[@blazeroranger]

No Way all about looking. That’s all. Our 80s freestyle bikes were champ than nowadays bikes. Our 6 cylinders turbo in 80s 90s were champ than nowadays, Gmc Syclone are one of the example.

[@REM44MAG]

I know what you mean, but they are still just as cool.

[@riddle3257]

I like every era from 60s to now. Different but still amazingly cool.

[@retromemories8522]

I haven't followed anything monster truck-related for years. It's strange how quickly it all comes back. Bigfoot is still my favorite.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

I had the honor of meeting Mr. Chandler a couple years ago at Arches National Park, walked out with him from the delicate Arch and got to talk with him for quite a while. Really nice guy

[@paahl1572]

I met Jim Kramer a few years ago and he saw I have a tattoo of a guitar and we talked about guitars for a couple minutes 🤣

[@lengerer]

I had the RC equivalent of this as a child. Fond memories playing in the yard with it.

[@sirensc3566]

Predator carbs! Haven’t seen those in years! And I work in a racing engine machine shop! Bad ass!

[@TJ-qz6hr]

The King of Kings, there’s only one

[@chocodiledundee1]

“BigFoot” Most legendary truck in history ❤️

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

Facts

[@TerraFirmaX]

Amen

[@ZaxleTV]

The undisputed king of the beasts

[@arnoldgallegos6247]

To bad the owners are rude to there fans. I parked next to them in a truck stop and the driver got mad at a couple for taking pictures of truck (in public). Then saw 2 fans try to get a autograph and the driver just told them to leave.

[@Captain_Tool_Vicarious]

Bob and Marilyn Chandler are 2 of the nicest people I've ever met. You must have mistaken event staff for owners...Jim Kramer has had a wild hair up his crack a few times, but he's always easily grounded especially when it comes to public relations and image. ​@@arnoldgallegos6247

[@mattkelly9000]

My families business was right next door to the Bigfoot shop in St. Louis, seen this truck everyday, until about a decade ago the shop closed and haven’t seen it since. This is cool!

[@joesephjostar8288]

What happened?

[@mattkelly9000]

FLACKO UPTOWN I dunno, they was sitting on a very expensive piece of land, I guess they sold the land and the building, now it’s a huge Nissan dealership

[@clearlyclever9615]

I like how they talk about this engine being a complete artifact at over 20 years old. Like when a meteorite hit the earth and killed the dinasors or at the time of Moses and the great flood or something.

[@jimhans1]

Clearly Clever or even Noah and the great flood!

[@donster28]

Keep in mind, the engine remained as is since the 1970's with probably some minor modifications until the 1980's when it sat until now. Since then, it hasn't been modified so technically, it remained the same for almost 50 years!! That's a long time and yes, it's really an artifact in the car world.

[@Qwazier3]

You have to have big tires to clear that water.

[@danarose2677]

I get what you're saying, but I think it's the significance of the engine to this style of vehicles history. It's not like they are talking about a random 302 out of a 70s era vehicle.

[@TerraFirmaX]

I'm not sure how old you are, but clearly you just have no idea

[@wesleycook3181]

this has to be 1 of the best episodes ever seeing how they did things back in the 80's was cool

[@thundergod6173]

I remember seeing this truck in the pontiac silverdome when i was a kid. People were just blown away the place was so loud everyone cheering when he drove on top of the cars the camera flashes just blinded you. Bigfoot 1 still around the silverdome is long gone.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

The one Ford that could get Chevy & Mopar fans cheering.

[@redneckillinois2030]

Yep I can testify to that

[@Leatherface123.]

Well It has a Hemi engine

[@HeavyDutyHillbilly]

@@Leatherface123. Ford made hemi's not just dodge

[@Leatherface123.]

@@HeavyDutyHillbilly ford didn’t build that engine

[@davidtuttle7556]

@@Leatherface123. neither did dodge, but thats beside the point.

[@jolness1]

That Alan Root engine is so cool. As a fan of the 385 series (429/460) this thing is one of my favorite engines.

[@randyhead6481]

I got to sit in that truck in 1982 when I was 13 years old. It was at an autorama show in cleveland and I was working there as a sidekick. Was also able to sit in the original General Lee. Dream come true for a kid at that time.

[@azraelsgrave]

Most noting the truck as iconic. It was the driver that was iconic, BigFoot was just along for the ride. Without these classic drivers monster truck interest just faded.

[@JohnDoe-do5me]

JIM IS ONE OF THE NICEST GUY. WE MEET IN THE 1985 WHEN I WORK FOR FORD IN OKLA. HE PUT MY DAUGHTER SHE WAS 4 OR 5 AT THE TIME IN BIG FOOT AND SHE TODAY TALK ABOUT IT, MY GRANDKIDS ALL LOVE BIG FOOT. AGAIN THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES .

[@Magnacharger07]

Man big foot and bear foot just amazing Jim and Bob two legends.

[@rcairforceone]

Don't forget Everett Jasmer and USA-1!

[@davidfore8462]

I miss the Bigfoot monster truck I used to watch him when I was a kid that's what got me started watching monster trucks I wish the original Bigfoot monster truck would make a comeback

[@nathanmcdonald610]

Bigfoots still around, they just don't participate in Monster Jam.

[@cosmicsurfer4963]

That is one awesome looking truck for real. The original Bigfoot and USA 1 are the coolest moster trucks of all time.

[@joelsterling3735]

I can't believe people came up with engines. I mean, we just made all this stuff up out of thin air. It blows my mind every time.

[@CaptainSmith23]

the original bigfoot is the most beautiful monster truck ever! Perfection.

[@happydays8171]

CaptainSmith23 Yes, beautiful to watch! Always wondered how it evolved. Loved that style Ford.

[@CaptainSmith23]

Yes, a super cool truck.

[@stephensnider2074]

Grave Digger was awesome too

[@1980VINZ]

Oh god…… This was the finest big foot truck of my childhood……. You had weirdo big foots with crazy slim very high wheels, or other strange trucks… And you’ve got this one. That was the ULTIMATE one, the perfection. You watched it and directly felt THIS IS THE ONE. INSTANT CLASSIC. You’ve got that feeling that was the definition of a big foot / monster truck. And then we had a ton of different legendary RC big foots inspired by this one: Tamiya, Kyosho………… I miss my eighties so much. And big foot/monster trucks got REAL car bodies at this time and it changes EVERYTHING. Big salute 🫡 from France, I was a little kid fascinated by these beautiful monsters. ViNZ.

[@animefan0077]

Bigfoot was the Monster Truck of My childhood totally wicked

[@pulln100]

Big Foot and Grave Digger by far my favorite two of all time

[@chuckp2434]

Remember seeing this truck getting towed to the Pontiac Silverdome in the early 80's, I miss those times everybody seemed to be a lot happier

[@redbaronrefining5322]

I used to check out books in the library as a kid on bob chandlers trucks and got to learn the start of it all. Black and white pics of all the different trucks he went though and how passionate he was about his business.

[@williamforrest4371]

YES SIR BOB CHANDLER FERGUSON MO, THE ORIGINAL SHOP ON LINDBERGH AVE FORD THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@4lifesledneck]

I want to know what happened to that camshaft. I want

[@cbizkit36]

I remember rooting for Bigfoot when I was 5. Always been my favorite monster truck!!

[@tannerutah]

Big foot was my childhood hero I think I became fascinating my trucks from this truck and by the dukes of Hazzard for cars and evel kneivel motorcycles

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

Same here! I love all that stuff from my childhood. I grew up jumping my bike and playing in the woods. Not staring at screens.

[@bustyrandit]

Y'all just described my childhood, and what a great one it was.

[@JaxsonCage]

The Bigfoot monster truck started my love and passion for fast cars and trucks! And a childhood hero! Thank you so much bigfoot for giving me a passion that I've carried long into adulthood

[@unotweek]

You watch videos from back in the day and life just looked fun.

[@brettb.7425]

I must say that I really like Howard’s Cams. They make good stuff and are often cheaper than their competitor’s comparable items. The last item I ordered was a set which included the cam, lifters and valve springs. That particular grind made a big difference in power/torque, worked well, and was probably $50 cheaper than Comp or Crane for a similar set in those brands. Others are great too but I’ve just always been partial to Howard’s I guess. Everyone reading this have a great day and God bless!!

[@SchnelleKat]

All these old trucks still Living on! CLASSIC *Not Plastic*

[@toolhouseperformance3845]

I have this truck mine is a 78 with a 351 and it starts up every time I turn the key

[@monkeyboy9896]

Still remember the first bigfoot , grew up in the 70s 1/2 Mile from the original small shop , lindbergh and the train overpass , way before he became a legend me and my dad would stop in there and talk to him something I'll never forget.. thanks Bob 🍻

[@leejobe2235]

love this. grew up watching bigfoot race

[@juanortiz1955]

I remember the first time I saw that truck in person as a kid. It blew my mind! I’ve been a fan since.

[@CJColvin]

Man Bigfoot is the most outstanding monster truck ever and best of all it was born in St.Louis Missouri.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

When I was a kid, the thing that impressed me the most was some monster trucks had airplane engines. That fact blew my mind as a kid. This brings back such nostalgia...

[@Leatherface123.]

That truck would be Awesome Kong, V22 aircraft engine

[@billandny]

I remember going to see them at reunion arena. The good ol days.

[@Shane-Singleton]

When I was a kid in the 80's my dad and I would watch monster truck races on TV on the weekends and it seemed like nothing could ever beat Bob Chandler's big blue Ford. Big Foot was unstoppable!

[@coolslc]

The one and only BIGFOOT! the best! 💪🏼

[@chuckzamzow9]

I seen that truck in 1984 as a young kid and it's something you don't forget.

[@tw06le1]

Mom used to shake her head in bewilderment when I go crazy over BigFoot on Tv.... sighs... good ole days...

[@Christie2939]

Hell yeah 😁

[@guardian08527]

I loved this stuff back in the mid 80's when I was 5-7. Big Foot, Carolina Crusher and King Crunch ruled the roost in those days!

[@andre49ers]

What about grave digger

[@T3SKATLIPOC4]

...better than running into your high school sweet heart 🌹🌹😙😍😙😍 35 yrs later

[@kentklawon7988]

This Truck was an Icon of my childhood!

[@mossyhornhunter7022]

I grew up watching this truck and usa1 go at it in the silverdome.

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

USA1? That brings back memories.

[@Daehawk]

I miss these old trucks. These are the ones running when Id go to the shows.

[@Greatday68]

I'm so happy that they opened up there new shop in Eureka Missouri. I remember there original shop in Bridgeton MO. that looked like an old airplane hanger with the murals painted above the door,

[@dennyhale2512]

Its funny that so many of us are die hard loyal to a brand of truck yet when talking about the old body style trucks you just cant help love them all. New trucks dont have that same feeling.

[@jasoncardoza6375]

“ why don’t we quit talking about it and get to work “ And that’s what it takes to become successful, and in some cases create/ change the world of Motorsports.

[@1stCorinthians2_14]

Jason Cardoza That didn’t seem organic to me. I feel like the producer had them do that.

[@jasoncardoza6375]

1stCorinthians 2:14 these shows are scripted I’ll give you that, but considering the amount of editing they do those guys probably stood there and talked about the engine for quite some time. Successful business owners don’t want to talk, they want to see progress. But from experience chandlers demeanor is just as it shows. He’s almost always in front of cameras so it’s just another day for him

[@1stCorinthians2_14]

Jason Cardoza I think you’re right that they did talk about the engine for quite some time.

[@TWLML420]

I’ve been obsessed with monster trucks my entire life this is one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen

[@finnhalewood2419]

3:02 dont you just hate it when your supercharger slides of the top of your engine block

[@theman9559]

Wth?

[@jdslick1234]

missed that in post production ... someone is FIRED!

[@christopher778]

Was looking for someone else that noticed that.

[@pulln100]

Yeah I usually just bust out some duct tape and slap on there lol

[@jamesstotz3412]

I loved this truck as a kid and was lucky enough to have seen it in person as a child. Yes the original at buck motorsports in PA.

[@toddh281]

I think he needs a few more pens and pencils in that shirt...wow

[@johnathonscheurer1233]

Foreman once told me the more pens in your shirt the more important you look!

[@Fordrally89]

I'm glad this is the top comment I was thinking the same thing I see a pocket screwdriver so you know he's legit

[@jerrybear3081]

fat sharpie, fine sharpie, bic pen, pencil, soapstone, scribe, pen light, shank, etc..

[@Lepermessiah2386]

Look at the belt too

[@durawins]

lol the dude is a major dork

[@parentsbasement7734]

He also swapped out the grill and lights for the 78-79 with square headlights. My personal favorite look of the 73-79 series. Rememver seeing bigfoot in town when i was like 5-6 ish in 83-84. This truck changed alot of little boys and girls lives from playing army to wanting horsepower and big tires. Thank you guys for creating this monster

[@MikeJBlues]

would love to see this at the Lemays Car Museum in Tacoma!

[@justaguy4real]

3:00 that's a big engine in terms of big engines, but small in terms of truck size. Incredible it harnesses and puts out so much power.

[@Emrah1790]

Dear recommendation, Thank you for recommending at least one good video today lol

[@nicetna2010]

I remember watching this truck in action many times back in the day. Bob Chandler started it all, and Kramer was the original monster truck driver. Very cool video. Thx PN.

[@robertbecker2910]

It was common in the 1980's to include a swivel on the blower base as seen at 3:02.

[@lesterawalt3184]

I know, this shit is so fake, That is not the engine that was in it, FORD MUST OF PAYED THEM TO SAY IT HAD THERE ENGINE IN IT. Because when you look at some of the old video's on You tube you can clearly see it has a big block Chevy in it.

[@noahgaray7923]

Lester Awalt let’s see those links then bud.

[@mountie816]

Folloewed Bigfoot 1 for years. It's what got me interested in modifying trucks.

[@RadDadisRad]

I build the electronic controls for the machines that build those floater tires.

[@theman9559]

Cool!

[@kalijasin]

Wow!

[@4gauge10]

Timeless ahead of its time.

[@ithmiths]

We will treat it like its our own is the last thing i want to hear from an engine shop guy with my engine

[@Mark-lq3sb]

I remember passing the shop on Lindbergh Blvd. going to work at McDonnell-Douglas across the street. St. Louis, Home of the original Big Foot, F-15, FA-18. We build kick-ass trucks and Jet Fighters!

[@MrTurboShadow]

The funny thing is I already remember seeing this on TV when they were on Spike

[@ryanmci5160]

goes to smithsonian..... hi, we were looking for any evidence, findings, artifacts that you guys may have collected on the existance of "bigfoot"... smithsonian- sure.. over here, we actually have bigfoot.....

[@wrightfarmshoffman8663]

That’s a true honour I tell you , that truck is as old as me , wow

[@jccj1422]

I'm not a Ford guy But still a classic an one of my favorites of all time

[@thecandyman9308]

I'm just gonna say it: Wymen rock!

[@vinmorin]

Where's my RadioShack bigfoot replica? Ahhh the memories

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Where's RadioShack?

[@walker7155]

my grandpa had a chance to drive this truck. Never met him because he died before I was born, but I’ve seen tapes of him driving around monster trucks over vehicles jumping dirt-bikes and other crazy stuff

[@huskiililsknow8857]

They metal gauze in the carbs aren't "catch screens" they are flame arrestors. They should be removed if the engine isn't going back into a boat.

[@carlbutcher9854]

I have never seen carbs like that before ,all i can say is they are bad ass ,im going to have to google them so i can understand whats going on here

[@carlbutcher9854]

also have you seen the new 7.3 liter big block ford is putting out ? Chevy is putting 4 cylinders in their trucks and ford said lets bring back the big block !

[@cbmbdb]

Carl Butcher they are predator carbs.

[@Meekerextreme]

Maybe they left them in there as a parts catcher, the engine and truck worked back in the day and I'm sure they knew what they were doing so why be a KZbinr comment warrior?

[@kevloos86]

Wrong!

[@fernybern]

Sorta more impressed by how well these guys speak.

[@bdc211]

goes to smithsonian..... hi, we were looking for any evidence, findings, artifacts that you guys may have collected on the existance of "bigfoot"... smithsonian- sure.. over here, we actually have bigfoot.....

[@TheMattc999]

Big Billy Goat Gruff 🤣🤣🤣

[@happydays8171]

One of Don Garlits dragsters is in the Smithsonian. Bigfoot is just as famous as Garlits.

[@danielpearce33]

Ha, nice one :D

[@JeremiahDouglas]

that would be cool if they recreated the blurry picture with the truck this time, i would chuckle a little=)

[@bdc211]

@@JeremiahDouglas lol

[@morphman21]

THIS IS BADASS. Must have been a TOTAL honor

[@republicansareoffendedeasi821]

Why did they build it all back together and then take it apart? If you pay attention when I first roll that engine out the blower slides off and they fix it really quick.

[@vasopel]

timestamp?

[@1SaG]

@@vasopel 3:00 to 3:03 ... look closely and you can see the blower slide on top of the engine when they bring it to a stop. It's a blink and you'll miss it type of deal (almost), but you can definitely see it slide. My guess is... scheduling conflicts? Perhaps they had already started work on the engine and could only then schedule the bit to camera with the two older gentlemen?

[@vasopel]

@@1SaG . yes I see it now. I think that your guess (scheduling conflicts) is probably right!

[@n.randall6152]

Child in the 70s and 80s best memory.. BIG FOOT.. man that truck still looks good..

[@CupolaDaze]

1:37 Shows F350 on screen but labels is an F250 lol. not making fun just thought it was a funny gaff.

[@BETNCORT]

there is a lot of fuck ups in this video lmao...like why does he have 10 pens in his damn pocket ??

[@carlosvitela9622]

the truck is an F250, the highboys had the narrow frame like the F350 cab & chassis duallys and the f350 camper special with 140 inch wheel base. There photos of Bob's truck with a dually rear end so I'm guessing he decided to change the badge from an f250 to an f350 since they share the same frame width.

[@someoneidk6303]

@@BETNCORT incase you run out of ink duh

[@999torino]

I'm glad they are rerunning this old video so I can mock their lack of understanding how a Predator works again. "These plates don't particularly move" that's priceless right there.

[@TylerWest1776]

So Awesome. Amazing story as well. Can't wait to see this rebuild

[@jamiehord1009]

Back in the day I was obsessed with the Bigfoot monster truck.