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71STPSDE · 10-07-2010, 11:15 PM

Thought this might bring back some memories for some of you. I'm sure you all remember The Fall Guy. Here is a little video I found on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAIDqyi2XsM&feature...

Sean883 · 10-07-2010, 11:22 PM

That boat jump scene was awesome.

Here is a build you might like...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=844536

87chevy.com · 10-08-2010, 12:06 AM

man did they burn through some parts making those movies or tv shows... never seen the shows... before my time
clint

Davidmichael · 10-08-2010, 10:36 AM

Man I almost shed a tear watching that. There is 2 vehicles I would really love. a true general lee and a true fall guy.

Pop's C-10 · 10-08-2010, 11:31 AM

I loved that show

JNJchev77 · 10-08-2010, 11:45 AM

Great show, they don't make em like they used too! lol

THE "10" SILVERADO · 10-08-2010, 12:24 PM

I have never seen it before...looks like something I should watch...

Hulk Will Smash · 10-08-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Great show, they don't make em like they used too! lol

And that's just talking about "Hot Tub" Heather Thomas! Yeee-haw!

JNJchev77 · 10-08-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hulk Will Smash

And that's just talking about "Hot Tub" Heather Thomas! Yeee-haw!

No doubt!!

GmtGmt · 10-08-2010, 01:38 PM

the 73-91 trucks where born movie stars

go home general lee

71STPSDE · 10-08-2010, 03:12 PM

You could just see all the parts breaking everytime they jump the truck. I don't know if you saw the bracing under each axle housing. Very extreme.

BigBlocksRule · 10-08-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Great show, they don't make em like they used too! lol

They didn't used to build 'em either - you can bet that truck scatters parts with every bounce.
Had to be a helluva ride, though!!!

LS1_C10 · 10-08-2010, 03:55 PM

Ive never heard of the show, but I wanna watch it. Netflix has the whole season one available.

1LoC10 · 10-08-2010, 03:58 PM

you can tell the truck that jumps the bus at night is a toy...lol, looked like a hotwheels

1LoC10 · 10-08-2010, 04:01 PM

even the one with the rocket in the bed, when it stops in mid air, you can even see the hotwheels.. "wheels" on it...lol

gregg72340 · 10-08-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

even the one with the rocket in the bed, when it stops in mid air, you can even see the hotwheels.. "wheels" on it...lol

Figured I was the only one that saw that LOL...........Damn Im right at the beginning of my truck build and Im right around that year, I think I have to build that truck. Wow watching that made me feel 10 years old again, I seriously think I have to build that truck!!! HAs anyone else ever built one that anyone knows of?????

irishman999 · 10-08-2010, 06:34 PM

When the A-team would destroy Jeeps and Chevy vans usually they were totalled, I noticed the chevy truck in this video bounces and keeps rolling!!

KQQL IT · 10-08-2010, 07:23 PM

Colt's truck was an early 1980s GMC 4x4 pickup. It had a 6-inch lift and 35-inch Dick Cepek off-road tires mounted on a 16-inch chrome wagon style wheel. The truck also had a custom-made chrome roll bar mounted with 4 off-road lights, and a custom chrome grille guard mounted with 2 off-road lights and a Warn winch. One unusual characteristic was a secret compartment in the truck's bed, which was used to stash away villains or to hide weapons.

The vehicle was painted brown and tan two-tone; it had an eagle painted on the hood with the phrase "Fall Guy Stuntman Association" underneath. The truck was very often involved in high-speed chases and huge jumps. As a result, it became very popular, especially with children, and numerous toy and model versions were produced.

During the show's run, the stunts took their toll on the trucks (for example, one clip that appears in the opening credits clearly shows an axle breaking after a jump), so several different year model trucks are used during the show's initial run. As a result, there are some inconsistencies in the episodes. For instance, in the pilot episode the truck (a 1980 model) has two square headlights and a light tan interior. For the remainder of the series, it almost always had the quad headlight configuration of the 1981 and newer models, with a dark brown interior. The truck usually appeared to be a long bed model, but sometimes a short bed model was used. After destroying several trucks due to the huge jumps, a custom built jump truck was built as a solution. It had a reinforced frame and axles, and a mid-mounted engine. This greatly reduced the number of trucks scrapped during the show's production.

At the end of the series, the remaining trucks were either auctioned or given away in a contest. One of them was sold on eBay in 2003

87 V20 Scottsdale · 10-08-2010, 07:27 PM

Okay so I counted three different body changes (80, 81-82, and 83-84), and maybe saw what looked like a K1500. What year and trim level is the truck supposed to be? Anybody have any idea how many they totaled while the show was on the air?

KQQL IT · 10-08-2010, 07:36 PM

1+ per episode or more

10-07-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
Sean883 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: s.e. KS Posts: 4	Re: Brings back old memories That boat jump scene was awesome. Here is a build you might like... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=844536

10-08-2010, 12:06 AM	#3
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Brings back old memories man did they burn through some parts making those movies or tv shows... never seen the shows... before my time clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

10-08-2010, 10:36 AM	#4
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Brings back old memories Man I almost shed a tear watching that. There is 2 vehicles I would really love. a true general lee and a true fall guy. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

10-08-2010, 11:31 AM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Brings back old memories I loved that show

10-08-2010, 11:45 AM	#6
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Brings back old memories Great show, they don't make em like they used too! lol

10-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#7
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Brings back old memories I have never seen it before...looks like something I should watch... __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

10-08-2010, 03:12 PM	#11
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Brings back old memories You could just see all the parts breaking everytime they jump the truck. I don't know if you saw the bracing under each axle housing. Very extreme. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

10-08-2010, 03:55 PM	#13
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	Re: Brings back old memories Ive never heard of the show, but I wanna watch it. Netflix has the whole season one available. __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD

10-08-2010, 03:58 PM	#14
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Brings back old memories you can tell the truck that jumps the bus at night is a toy...lol, looked like a hotwheels __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 10-08-2010 at 03:59 PM.

10-08-2010, 04:01 PM	#15
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Brings back old memories even the one with the rocket in the bed, when it stops in mid air, you can even see the hotwheels.. "wheels" on it...lol __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

10-08-2010, 06:34 PM	#17
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Brings back old memories When the A-team would destroy Jeeps and Chevy vans usually they were totalled, I noticed the chevy truck in this video bounces and keeps rolling!!

10-08-2010, 07:23 PM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Brings back old memories Colt's truck was an early 1980s GMC 4x4 pickup. It had a 6-inch lift and 35-inch Dick Cepek off-road tires mounted on a 16-inch chrome wagon style wheel. The truck also had a custom-made chrome roll bar mounted with 4 off-road lights, and a custom chrome grille guard mounted with 2 off-road lights and a Warn winch. One unusual characteristic was a secret compartment in the truck's bed, which was used to stash away villains or to hide weapons. The vehicle was painted brown and tan two-tone; it had an eagle painted on the hood with the phrase "Fall Guy Stuntman Association" underneath. The truck was very often involved in high-speed chases and huge jumps. As a result, it became very popular, especially with children, and numerous toy and model versions were produced. During the show's run, the stunts took their toll on the trucks (for example, one clip that appears in the opening credits clearly shows an axle breaking after a jump), so several different year model trucks are used during the show's initial run. As a result, there are some inconsistencies in the episodes. For instance, in the pilot episode the truck (a 1980 model) has two square headlights and a light tan interior. For the remainder of the series, it almost always had the quad headlight configuration of the 1981 and newer models, with a dark brown interior. The truck usually appeared to be a long bed model, but sometimes a short bed model was used. After destroying several trucks due to the huge jumps, a custom built jump truck was built as a solution. It had a reinforced frame and axles, and a mid-mounted engine. This greatly reduced the number of trucks scrapped during the show's production. At the end of the series, the remaining trucks were either auctioned or given away in a contest. One of them was sold on eBay in 2003 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-08-2010, 07:27 PM	#19
87 V20 Scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 183	Re: Brings back old memories Okay so I counted three different body changes (80, 81-82, and 83-84), and maybe saw what looked like a K1500. What year and trim level is the truck supposed to be? Anybody have any idea how many they totaled while the show was on the air? __________________ Andrew 1987 V20 Scottsdale 383 TBI, SM465, NP208, 14FF, 4.10 1988 C1500 Scottsdale 305, 700R4, 3.08 1986 K30 Custom Deluxe 6.2, SM465, NP205, 14FF, 4.10

10-08-2010, 07:36 PM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Brings back old memories 1+ per episode or more __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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