I'm looking for a "Fall Guy" truck replica...

[stars-on-45]

Hey everybody.

At first: sorry for my bad English (I'm from Germany).

Just one question: does anybody knows if somebody sells a "Fall Guy" replica truck (no matter if it is a GMC or a Chevy)...

Thank you for your answer(s)! Chris

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

From Wikiepedia on the truck.

Colt's truck was a Rounded-Line 1982 GMC K-2500 Wideside with the Sierra Grande equipment level package.[1][2] A Rounded-Line 1980 GMC K-25 Wideside with the High Sierra equipment level package was also used.[3] It had a 4-inch lift (Burbank Suspension seven leaf front and nine leaf rear) and 36x16.5x15 inch Dick Cepek Fun Country off-road tires mounted on a 15x10-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 years, make (Chevy/GMC) and 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 1981-1987 models, with a dark brown interior. The truck usually appeared to be a long bed model, but sometimes a short bed model was used. The truck was powered by a stock 350 V8 and Turbo 350 automatic transmission. 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 heavy duty axle trusses, dual shocks all around, suspension limiting straps, lift blocks, and a steel weight box in the bed (which was loaded with up to 800 lbs of lead for a jump) and a mid-mounted engine that actually sat in the middle of the cab. 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

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

As for the trucks they would be easy enough to replicate here in the US of course.

Here where I live you could get a starter truck for $3000 US in good condition. That is with out catching a deal. I have seen good starters for $1500. Just depends on your dreams, and abilities.

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...654341594.html

In my country earlier is better.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...654341594.html

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4686662165.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...683948151.html

[msgross]

Guten Tag...

Vincennes University here in Indiana, USA is building one. https://www.facebook.com/groups/73955054381/


Not sure that anyone is mass producing a kit, but you could easily use a 2500 GMC truck, paint, lift and decals and be close. The secret stowaway hatch is another story though... Loved watching that truck jump on TV growing up... here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAIDqyi2XsM

[Katrina/10]

I listened to Stars on 45 back in the 80s.

[stars-on-45]

Hey everybody! Thanks a lot for your answers!

@Ziegelsteinfaust: Wow, nice offers. Yes, in the USA that would be easier to create such a truck, thats why i asked for a replica. Here in Germany it will take time and a lot of money (the shipping costs for truck parts :-/). If you have any more truck offers I would be happy to read :-)!

@msgross: Guten Tag :-)! I know... really nice!

@Katrina/10: Me too :-)!

Chris

[Katrina/10]

33 1/3 vinyl LP!

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

My friend sold a Suburban to a guy in Sweden, and he shoved it full of stuff the guy wanted. So by the time it shipped he had $5000 into the Suburban plus as I heard $3000 into shipping. That included 2 big block Chevy's, a small block Dodge, and a bunch of other stuff. My friend said he got 15 packages from Summit racing, and other for parts to make his project a dream.

[stars-on-45]

@Katrina/10: :-)

@Ziegelsteinfaust: Ok. That´s a good idea, but I heared some horror stories about shipping a pick up truck: If there is stuff on the bed it is too unsafe...

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

If strapped down I would not worry about it.

Say I did the work for you I would double strap everything down, and crate up parts so they do not get scattered.

Also that is what insurance is for.

[msgross]

I like the trucks that this guy sells...

rustfreeclassics.com he could probably find you a good starter truck

[stars-on-45]

@Ziegelsteinfaust: Ok, that would be ok. Did I understand that right - you would do that for me? Maybe if we find a starter truck? I don´t know anybody in the US...

@msgross: Thank you! I wrote him an email...

[stars-on-45]

It´s me again... just one more question - what do you think about eBay? I´ve found this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...US_Cars_Trucks

[Katrina/10]

I always liked the Fall Guy trucks, good luck with your project, it will be challenging in Germany.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by stars-on-45

It´s me again... just one more question - what do you think about eBay? I´ve found this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...US_Cars_Trucks

looks like a good start depending on price, I wouldn't trust many people on Ebay though... If I had some kind of broker then maybe...

[stars-on-45]

@ Katrina/10: Thank you!

@ msgross: Yes... I´m not sure about eBay... I will watch the truck.

[Hiluxxulih]

I noticed at 3:42 it looks like the engine is in cab or bed or something .