by Terry Tebrugge

SALINA – Several hundred Bigfoot fans came out Thursday afternoon to see the original monster truck.

The truck, the original 1974 Ford built by monster truck pioneer and Bigfoot creator Bob Chandler, was on display in front of Chili’s near the Central Mall for three hours. Along with the truck, fans got the opportunity to see and visit Bigfoot driver Bob Brown, who signed autographs as well.

The original Bigfoot’s appearance was part of the 40th anniversary of Bigfoot and to kickoff ticket sales for the Toughest Monster Truck Tour, which returns to the Salina Bicentennial Center with two big shows in February.