As a black man who grew up watching the The Duke's Of Hazard and still a fan, when people started crying about the the flag, your show NEVER preached racism or hatred. The Duke's Of Hazard always preached right from wrong. I thank you and the show for being a great show.
Salazar Payne I say that all the time, the way these kids act now a days is an absolute, pure disgrace to they’re ancestors who actually had to deal with real racism and oppression, and actually fought for they’re freedoms that they have today, and they walk all over it like it means nothing. MLK would be devastated if he seen how things were today. If they’re ancestors seen today how loosely they threw that racism term around and played the race card for anything that hurts they’re feelings, everyone of them would get they’re head smacked off they’re dang shoulders by they’re own ancestors. It’s really a pure disgrace, it makes me absolutely sick and I’m not even African American.
I like that John's car is a driver. Updating the driveline, brakes, suspension, tires, and stuff.... makes a classically styled car ride and drive like a new one. Good mileage, ride, handling, power, ... gives you the best of both worlds.
Sir, as an Englishman from across the pond, I salute you. When the show was on British TV, every saturday was spent at my nans and this was by far the highlight of the day! Those 30+ years inbetween I've spent with cars and motorbikes and never forgotten the line "Straightening the curves, flattening the hills" what an absolute motto for life. You are a real gentleman and Fred the cat is pretty cool too. Many thanks for a significant slice of my childhood, cheers.
Hey bushmanpm , as a fellow Brit who also grew up watching the Duke Boys, your message brought back a lot of memories. I now live in Canada ad I'm still a huge Mopar fan. There's always a few General Lee's every year at the Mopar Nationals, and every year I think to myself, hmm, maybe I'll build one of those for next year......a man's gotta dream!! Anyway, good luck mate, and all the best.
@@andrewbrown8750 would it be really naughty to say I prefer the'68 Charger because of the twin rear tail lights? This, from a guy who is trying to graft 4x 1959 Cadillac tail lights onto the back of my Triumph Speed Triple! ;-)
When he said his steering wheel was not General Lee, my very first though was; How can it not be. Anything Bo or Luke does to a car called General Lee, is an offical General Lee. If he painted it pink with a rainbow flag it still would be a General Lee. Now we may have to call it "Bo's mental breakdown General Lee" However, we don't have to worry. I'm sure John would never do that.
@David Carpenter lol. John will never do that. Meet him many years ago while he was filming Dukes in California. Quite sure he doesn't remember me. I was just a star struck kid with a bunch of others. But he is a good guy. He wouldn't do that.
It's just refreshing to see a real celebrity who comes across as a decent and genuine human being. You can tell that John really enjoys talking with the fans. A class guy.
I met John Schneider along with a friend of mine at a car show that was hosted in a park in LA in summer of 1998, if I remember correctly. We did not expect him to be there. I remember he was at a table with someone else selling General Lee die cast cars and there was a life size General Lee nearby as well. He was so friendly and down to earth that it was like talking to another car enthusiast, not a celebrity. Although, after initially spotting him there, we were like is that really John Schneider? Let's go find out, and we did.
Mr. Schneider, I watch "The Dukes" as a kid one of my favorite shows. Now in 2021 I am starting to appreciate you personally as one of my favorite people. You have class, intelligence and stand up for our American values.
@@ipissed As shocking as how some may take your statement, there is definitely some truth as it wraps up the story of the Prodigal Son succinctly. And then there are those who have a humble spirit because they've realized they're lives are immeasurably blessed beyond what they deserve. Either way, humility is an honorable characteristic. 😁. Merry Christmas🎄
As a black kid growing up it was Dukes, Knight Rider and then Miami Vice. I had the dukes of hazzard race track set with the little cardboard ramp in the middle of the track...good times man. Never got hung up over the flag on a car on a tv show about two dudes fighting bad guys.
When I grew up I saw black people wearing Confederate flag shirts. Those shirts were very popular back then. Honestly nobody cared until politicians told them they should
When I was 4 and got my first bike it was the General Lee model. I loved it. I grew up in Ohio and not once did I think “I don’t like black people” or “I’m from the North, screw the South.” It was just a fun TV show. Of course, that was the 80s when we didn’t get hung up on things like that so much. I’m now in my 40s and have met thousands of people and have only met one racist. Yet today, they try to sell this story that racism is our biggest problem. It’s not. The politicians and the media selling that story are our biggest problem. When they try to divide us we need to reject them until they learn it’s not going to work.
I watched Dukes with my father as a little girl. Those were some of the best times in my life. I lost him in 2015 so these videos bring light to my day. Thank you for sharing this. Editing to add. My uncle had a Road Runner. His horn was the same was the General Lee's. He'd always give a honk for me when he was coming over. I thought I was the luckiest little girl in the world.
Cringe lady. Here's a fun fact for the wheat reading: tares aka fallen angels playing pretend masquerading as people say stuff like this. Death is some "poor me" thing.
This was the car I wanted as a kid. As an adult I can not afford one now. Beautiful rendition of a timeless classic, John. Thanks for letting us look at it.
@@towrecker Wierd side note, your comment made me think of the wierdo European dude in the movie "Eurotrip" that has his Renault painted up like the General (Dixie horn and all). Suddenly I pictured John behind the wheel of that monstrosity! 🤣
Can you imagine driving down the street and seeing Bo Duke driving a General Lee?! John, you're awesome man! I love when someone you looked up to as a kid actually turns out to be the real deal.
It’s an Emergency brake, every single car has one. But they are either Engaged with a handle or a foot pedal. Older cars have a handle that would lock and needed to be twisted to loosen up. He just converted the way the rear E-brake engaged.
@@doug7005 it is and it isn't, he's converted it to a hydraulic e brake for drifting , it will only apply force hile the pedal is depressed,go search some drifting ids,most are mounted in the console area next to the gear shift,cleetus has on on leroy to,but that's hooked up to his trans brake
John I just wanna thank you for keeping the spirit of General Lee alive. My dad would get home from work just in time to watch Dukes with me every day. Definitely one of my favorite memories.
Hi John from the UK you will never know how much the Dukes meant to me and my friends in the early 80s, I am glad I found you on line and that you are doing great. Thanks again.
You just blew my mind. Never in a million years would I have thought a show about a couple crazy ass Southern boys would have been shown in the UK. Well, we did have Dr. Who at the time sooo. And the Two Ronnies. And Benny Hill. And Monty Python. Ps. Tom Baker was my favorite Dr.
Depends on what city and state you are in. Probably be a " mostly peaceful protest" first and 15 minutes later the gas station and everything else would be on fire.
as a mexican guy... I have to say I´m so oblivious to that controversy of the Confederate flag, but on the other hand I always loved General Lee, it seemed like a beautiful car and I liked how the flag looked on his top, my father made an enormous effort to give us the toys of the Dukes of Hazzard which in those years were very expensive and difficult to obtain at least in my country
So glad John makes this kind of content for us fans. I remember getting excited anytime a reunion movie or tv special would come out just to get some more Dukes content!
The way I look at the changes, especially you're personal General Lee there John, is that most people that love to tinker and work on their cars are never satisfied, and continue thru the entire ownership of the car the change or modify it in some way. I do the same thing. The character of Bo (and Luke) clearly being big car guys in the south, would most definitely have been tinkering, modifying and upgrading stuff on the General Lee for as long as they own it. Seems like a natural progression that happens in real life.
They drove a car named after the general of the confederate army emblazoned with the battle flag of the confederacy, a confederacy who’s primary motivation was keeping slavery.
I built one from scratch, got everything right. Thank you for still loving the General and the Dukes even in this WOKE world we live in. I grew up on them and it makes me smile.
I love that he’s still son passionate about it after all these years. It was his first big role and cemented him in the tv industry and he clearly is very grateful for it. He seems genuine like a lot of fun.
I love your personal version of the good ol' boy General Lee! Bo's General Lee, Beautiful with your own custom "touches" and one of a kind Sir! I'm 38 years old and grew up watching DOH all the time and loved every episode and every rerun like the first time I watched them! The whole cast did an amazing job! Thank you for such an iconic pease of history!!
The other day I was watching Dukes with my living room window open and there's a police station right down the road from me. A cop drives by and sees what I am watching through the window and gave me a thumbs up. Awesome to know some people still have some class
Thank you, Mr Shneider. I'm probably not the only person who would like to know how many GL's you have personally owned / built and how much of the build / maintenance is done by you, versus someone else? More of your history, documenting your GL life, post DoH life would be really cool, if you could share it. Thanks so much for keeping us entertained and informed!
Dead Purple Here's one for ya, I even got one up on John Schneider, earlier this year I got my picture taken sitting in the actual Sanford and Son pickup truck, and there's only one of them. It's in the exact condition it was when the show was filmed, if anyone's interested it's at a place called Blueline Classics in North Royalton Ohio, you can check it out at Bluelineclassics.com, they even sell cool T-shirts that have the logo from the driver's door on the front of them, picked up 3 of them when I was there. Having grown up in the 70's and watching that show it was the thrill of a lifetime getting my picture taken sitting in it, most if the surviving stars of the show have signed the dash and visors in it, coincidentally I happened to go there the day after Nathaniel Taylor died, he's the guy who played Rollo and his signature was on the dash and one of the visors.
@@dukecraig2402 that's really awesome. Great show, great truck. I have the mp3 song from that show and play it often. Born in Cleveland still have family there. It's really amazing the things hiding in plain sight.
Used to love the show. I remember getting the General Lee large scale model at around 10 years old or so. My dad helped me finish it. Had working suspension, detailed engine, etc. I loved cars since. So accurate on all the rust collectors on these old cars esp the lower quarters and rockers.
Growing up in the 70s myself, The General Lee was what gave me the love of cars. I think at the time the General Lee was the fastest car on Earth in the eyes of a young boy.
I was 12 when it came on. I remember thinking some of those landings did a ton of damage based on how it landed. My stepdad used to tell me no, it was fine. When I learned the truth ( I believed him for some dumb reason ) in kinda destroyed me. We didn't have any way to rewatch the shows as I don't think VCR's were made yet. ( we didn't get one til 1986 from what I remember ) Anyway, it is perfectly ok for you to believe what you want, just don't slow motion the landing scenes :)
John, I think you once mentioned that 1 or 2 "Generals" were jumped more than once. Did any ever make it past 2 times? Maybe just wishful thinking on my part, but I like to think there was one that kept coming back til finally it gave out. Really enjoying your channel, Dropping hints to my wife for the Christmas Cars DVD. Guess we 'll see😁. Y all take care and keep it between the ditches.👍
Doesn't get any more American than this! Bo Duke and his General Lee!!! My mom had to call me Bo for the whole first season that the Dukes were on TV when I was a kid. I worshipped the show, and it is very much a part of who I am today. Thanks John for keeping the dream alive brother!
A ride in a general lee is on my bucket list remember running from bus every day after school to watch the dukes of hazzard with my grandfather an grandma " miss them so much" thank you mr Schneider for bringing me such great memories
John, growing up watching the Dukes of Hazzard was and will always be something special to me, the show and the values it portrayed were just as great as the car action that appealed to all kids from 79 and on through the 80’s. In 2018 my father passed unexpectedly from an off roading accident, we held his memorial service at a friends house in Lebec, Ca at a friends house tucked up in between 2 fingers of the mountside, with an incredibly long driveway to the house. I was completely unaware that it was your old house, where you lived during the filming of the show! It was a surreal moment in time, honoring my father at Bo Dukes house!! Serendipitously unreal experience for me and now cherished memory, because it felt right in a sad time.
I remember in the 1990's my wife and I were driving up to Brainerd Minnesota on Highway 94 and a General Lee passed us...it was so cool to see that...it brought me a huge smile.
I was a Canadian kid, aged 6-12 for the show. This show is among my list of top memories from my childhood. Bo and Luke Duke were my heroes and so was The General. This is the greatest car in television.... and big screen history.
I'd love to see him doing that in a video just to be seeing the looks he'd thru him in it each time he drove and stopped at a red light thru him in it. I think I'd be a fun video for him to be doing lol
I still have my Buck 110 folding knife. I've had that knife for more than 30 years. I specifically wanted one because I saw the Duke boys wearing them. Thank you for so many good memories.
That must be where my fascination with those come from. I don't even know how many I have. I search second hand stores for them and get them on ebay. They are timeless. And heavy!
I think it’s so awesome that this car, that show made him famous & no matter how many times he’s worked in one, driven one, jumped one, crashed one, ALLLLL these years later, he still got one! Thank you John/Bo for keeping the General Lee alive 😎 Oh, & it’s gotta have the horn to be a True General Lee!
@@Michael-mo1lx you guys have my brain spinning , in one episode an interior shot of a tan interior car had a green steering column or something strange like that but I can't remember which one , there is an easter egg to find , along with the 68 tail lights that popped up here and there .... what about Uncle Jesse's pickup , now thats one that really had some changing around going on , sometimes it was a half ton , sometimes a 3/4 , sometimes a ton , notice that as you watch most never notice it as it's not the star of the show LOL
The General Lee is very nostalgic to me. I grew up with the General Lee, Kitt, and the fall guy Lee Majors K-2500. Loved them all. I grew up in south Ga. and had the privilege of meeting Sonny Shroyer when I was just a boy in the 80’s in Blackshear Ga. He was fishing and so were we. Also met Burt Reynolds near Waycross when Smokey the Bandit was being filmed, I would give anything to turn back time and relive those days all over again.
Hey John! Take a piece of felt and put it under the magnetic mount antenna. This will stop the scratching of the paint. Love the General Lee! Miss seeing the Dukes of Hazzard on tv
i would advise using magnetic rubber sheet. if the felt causes the antenna to flip at high speeds- you will be doing a lot more than just touch-up painting.
@@valhalla304 why you do have the need to comment that if you did it and then laughed to yourself grow the hell up and it can make people feel bad so stop saying mean nonsense for no reason
Love the Dukes of Hazzard! It as on Friday nights in New Zealand and my family gathered in the living room to watch it and laugh out loud. I bought all the DVDs. It was such a simpler family time back then - great memories!
John Schneider sounds cool and still looks cool all these years. Not obese, dorky looking. He’s still got it...... and a goddamn General Lee! Good for him!
Mr Schneider, Thank You for being such a great influence. I watched the show when was young, and then started hearing your music on the radio. Nowdays i see these. Thanks for all you have done!
"Bo" John Schneider, I loved the Dukes and am a fan and yes I love you General Lee, its an awesome car, one of the best and its one of my favorites tv cars. thank you for showing yours.. and who cares if a person custom his or her to their taste its their ride. but its awesome and I love it.
id love for this fella to be my friend lmao, hes not just some actor that took the check and left, he actually KNOWS HIS CRAFT and has passion! this is super cool to see
You sir are a gift to humanity. I'm just a young man(in my mind) from a little town in Saskatchewan Canada called Moose Jaw. And in one of your videos you talked about how people told you they would watch dukes with family. My best memories of being a child are popcorn and my grandparents on friday nights with my dad at the coffee table watching you and Luke fight the bad guys. The fact thet you do this now and talk to your fans I have the most respect for you than any other celebrity
It's a traggity that the rebel flag, which was iconic in the Dukes of Hazzard is such a topic of controversy today. I'd just like to have those days back when people weren't so beta.
Not being raised in the states, but did live in the south briefly when really young. I didn’t look upon the cross flag as John calls it to be racists. I only considered it as the flag of the confederacy, nothing more. It didn’t occur to me as being a symbol of oppression for a race of people. In fact in 1984 I bought a small confederate flag sticker and put it on the corner on my cars rear window. I looked upon it as my way of saying I am a rebel going against the mainstream flow. Nothing more. I do hope that anyone noticing it didn’t see me as racist. Enjoyed the video, thanks John.
???? I watched kkk members march with that flag a week ago? We’re not betas. Some of y’all use that flag for hate so don’t be mad at us some members of your community have associated that flag with racism and oppression. Some yt people haven’t gotten over loosing their slaves
@@ergosumadrieyl2927 well then don’t blame everyone for something a few select examples did. That’s like saying all surgeons are evil just because one made an idiotic mistake.
Just found this channel. Very interesting information. I was 10-11 years old when dukes came on tv. I was a pretty big fan of the show, but only watched the shows with the original actors. My name is Luke and I used to get teased by kids calling me Luke Duke. Lol What a simpler time it was back then! Thank you and the rest of the actors who did a wonderful job of setting good examples, and creating some entertaining content for everyone to watch! Thank you for sharing Sir! Blessings!!
My favorite show as a kid, never missed an episode. I’ve never been a Mopar guy but the general lee is on the class all by itself.. gorgeous car John Snyder
@Colin Chung what about my comment made you think I'm cool with the confederacy...? I don't like the flag, that's why I said if I made a general Lee it'd be with a Gadsden flag instead and I'd call it the General Leebertarian
What an awesome video! As the son of a hobbyist care restorer, I really appreciate all the details you discussed. Also, Fred's inclusion is much appreciated. Just an observation...might want to go back and re-edit some of the repeated material. Either way, I enjoy these returns to the days of yesteryear.
I just bought the box set “for my kids” cough 5 and 7 year old , and those episodes still hold up today by any standard . Addressing environment , good from bad , helping others in need , runnin shine ! The important things in life !
I just got done watching the whole series this past week and ready to watch it again just to see if I can notice all of the things you pointed out in the video
I was a P.A. on Smallville and I remember you driving that pick up around a corner at speed in that small town we were filming at. My P.A buddy and me did the Dukes jingle out loud it was a very cool moment for us. I also remember you were a very good man, one morning in studio you got a little angry with me, and after you took the time to approach me and say sorry, and I will never forget what a class act you are, sir.
Hey John, I used to watch The Dukes Of Hazzard with my grandmother when it used to come on CMT. The General Lee is one of my dream cars! I'd love to at least drive one. We also need to put together a petition to put the Dukes of Hazzard back on T.V. I've been a fan since I was a little kid! I hope all is well!
I seen a switch like that. that somebody had redone to look like a shotgun shell they painted the stick part red and the end of the button was an actual brass peace that came from a shotgun shell that was hammered over it
Had to re-read. I disagree because of this reason..here in michigan snow and salt on your boots would corrode said switch and take out all your headlights. Had to bang on it or bypass it just to get the lows back on. For nostalgia sake sure i agree with you
I've got to also add that the General Lee is most definitely my go to car if I was to ever have a childhood dream come true! It's not just the car alone that makes it great everyone ever involved with the Dukes of Hazzard is wonderful. I've met several of the cast over the years. Sonny remembers me and knows what I do for a living because of his example of what a real lawman is to be like!
He's wrong about Duck vs Duct tape though. It was originally invented by Johnson & Johnson's Permacel division during WWII for the military to fulfill the role as a purpose built waterproof tape, and thus adopted the name duck tape (like water falls off a duck). Only later after the war did people start using that massive surplus military tape on house ducts, for which it was very poorly suited and quickly dry rots. Aluminum tape should be used for duct work especially in areas with hot summers, and all manufacturers now warn against using that tape for this purpose. However, two things contributed to the misnomer: 1) One of the largest post-war manufacturers of this tape was Duck brand duck tape, and no one else could legally call their product "duck tape" like they did for copyright reasons. 2) Many people improperly used this tape for the application in duct work before it became common knowledge that its not suited for that, and other manufacturers of knockoff duck tape called theirs "duct tape" accordingly since it sounds similar. So "duct tape" isn't the original name, and its not a good name because it implies its well suited for duct work and its not.
@@kewlbug Only for those that are retarded and would use it for ductwork, which will flake and fall apart after 3 hot summers in an attic. Us pros will use foil backed tape, aka REAL duct tape, and refer to duck tape by its original name and purpose as a general use waterproof tape.
😢10:42…. We still haven’t been to the moon and never will. So cool of a car, John. Thanks for the tour. As a dumb kid, I never noticed any of those details, but thought that was the coolest car ever! I still do, actually, and yours is a beauty!!!
Mr Schneider, I just want to say thank you for the greatest show I've ever watched. I watched dukes of hazard growing up from episode 1 til it sadly ended. I had the action figures, numerous toys and models, and have seen every single episode and movie. I actual won a chance to meet you and your castmate but unfortunately I came down with pneumonia and I had to pass it up. I look forward to seeing your shows and wish you the best
love the Dukes of Hazard, was my favorite show as a kid. The General Lee is my dream car. Dukes of Hazard and Smokey and the Bandit were how I learned to drive. lost my license many times and spent years running from the law. then had to grow up and still love to hot rod around but in small bursts now and no more running from the law. Stay cool BO your an American icon.
Thanks for the video John.. I come from Scotland and your show was on here every Saturday in the 80’s .. I’d have been around 11 years old and never missed an episode.. loved yous guys and still do. Your car is beautiful 🏴
3 things like I about this video: Looks like he personally edits his own videos, he lives a modest lifestyle, and he has kept his General Lee as it should be kept not conforming to political correctness. This was my favorite tv show when I was a kid. I wish it was still on so my kid could watch it.
the rear brake pedal is awesome, when I was young we used to clamp vise grips on the E-brake release, it was harder to reach than the custom pedal same effect as far as rear steering, bad ass, i always enjoy your videos, thanks much.
I have watched this a few times, I love that you have this car and are loose about the accuracy. It’s yours and I appreciate you did it your way, nice job 👍🏼
"Bo knows cars that GO!!!" Would be a cool series to do. The General was my very first favorite car when I was 4 or 5 watching you Duke's jump sweet jumps, and run sweet... soda pop lol. So seeing your car right now, as close as you are, in HD, almost brings me to tears. Wow! One thing, I do believe I seen a video with 1 of the guys (I believe it was the main guy) who used to work on the cars on the show. And eventually production DID start modifying 70s into 69s because they only made so many 69s and you guys probably went through so many, if the show kept going they'd need to figure out solution to a possibility of not having a guaranteed number of cars even available. I'm speculating on the details, the point is, you did in all likelihood drive a fake 69 (it even hurt to type that last sentence out, sorry).
I remember, some time in the 80's, they filmed a scene in Pacoima, CA, off Borden Ave and Gain where the car crossed a small field at the curb and slid back onto Gain St near McClay Jr High (it was called then). I am not sure if that little clip was ever used but I was so thrilled I got to watch a tiny piece of Hollywood
@@olmint7.3powerstroke11 He's talking about the "crossed flags" that were on the back under the rear window in some of the early episodes. One was a confederate flag, the other was a checkered flag. Their flag poles "crossed" each other.
I’m 19 but I love The Dukes, I ended up following Mr Schneider’s music and just love the songs. Playing it on piano and listening to it is a treat. I love this video and thank you for your songs!
My first mistake was using a 1969 Dodge Dart, but hey the other folks in our trailer park loved it. I really miss that car. I couldn't afford a Charger but the Dart was fun and I painted it myself.
I grow up in Italy watching Hazzard during the 80s. Nowadays I am watching the same show with my small child. It's incredible how children love General Lee and the crew of actors. It's simply great to teach my son what's one of the best series of my childhood. Greetings John!
As a black man who grew up watching the The Duke's Of Hazard and still a fan, when people started crying about the the flag, your show NEVER preached racism or hatred. The Duke's Of Hazard always preached right from wrong. I thank you and the show for being a great show.
Amen brother. I grew up watching it as well & there was definitely no racism in this show.
That's right
@@oldschooltruckdriver6740 Unfortunately nowadays everything you do and say becomes racist if someone doesn't agree with you. Damn Snowflakes. lol
Racism is far from being the worst problem in this country. It's an inflated Boogeyman. Martin Luther King jr. Is rolling in his grave.
Salazar Payne I say that all the time, the way these kids act now a days is an absolute, pure disgrace to they’re ancestors who actually had to deal with real racism and oppression, and actually fought for they’re freedoms that they have today, and they walk all over it like it means nothing. MLK would be devastated if he seen how things were today. If they’re ancestors seen today how loosely they threw that racism term around and played the race card for anything that hurts they’re feelings, everyone of them would get they’re head smacked off they’re dang shoulders by they’re own ancestors. It’s really a pure disgrace, it makes me absolutely sick and I’m not even African American.
I can't describe how great it is that John Schneider has his own General Lee.
I like that John's car is a driver. Updating the driveline, brakes, suspension, tires, and stuff.... makes a classically styled car ride and drive like a new one. Good mileage, ride, handling, power, ... gives you the best of both worlds.
Its only proper
No doubt
Agreed. Somehow there is something right and proper in the universe with him having his own General Lee.
Right on. Like Dan Ackroyd and Ecto I!
In my town a guy painted his smart car like the General Lee, named it General Wee.
Haha that's funny!
I think I know that car lol are you from Indiana?
@@Thelonesomerebel yup, kokomo
My buddy has one too in Ontario canada
Haha I would love to have that
Growing up in an abusive childhood, the Dukes always helped me escape the pain and the scary times. Thank you for giving me that little bit of relief!
I’m glad you got some solace during those times and I hope things are much better for you now.
Sir, as an Englishman from across the pond, I salute you. When the show was on British TV, every saturday was spent at my nans and this was by far the highlight of the day! Those 30+ years inbetween I've spent with cars and motorbikes and never forgotten the line
"Straightening the curves, flattening the hills" what an absolute motto for life.
You are a real gentleman and Fred the cat is pretty cool too.
Many thanks for a significant slice of my childhood, cheers.
bushmanpm What a delightful comment to read after a long day. You are most welcome. Thank you for your kind words
Hey bushmanpm , as a fellow Brit who also grew up watching the Duke Boys, your message brought back a lot of memories. I now live in Canada ad I'm still a huge Mopar fan. There's always a few General Lee's every year at the Mopar Nationals, and every year I think to myself, hmm, maybe I'll build one of those for next year......a man's gotta dream!! Anyway, good luck mate, and all the best.
@@andrewbrown8750 would it be really naughty to say I prefer the'68 Charger because of the twin rear tail lights? This, from a guy who is trying to graft 4x 1959 Cadillac tail lights onto the back of my Triumph Speed Triple! ;-)
Anything Bo does to his General Lee, is technically accurate.
Best comment award!
When he said his steering wheel was not General Lee, my very first though was;
How can it not be.
Anything Bo or Luke does to a car called General Lee, is an offical General Lee.
If he painted it pink with a rainbow flag it still would be a General Lee. Now we may have to call it "Bo's mental breakdown General Lee"
However, we don't have to worry. I'm sure John would never do that.
@David Carpenter lol. John will never do that.
Meet him many years ago while he was filming Dukes in California. Quite sure he doesn't remember me. I was just a star struck kid with a bunch of others.
But he is a good guy. He wouldn't do that.
exactly. he’s Bo Duke. it’s his car.
True
It's just refreshing to see a real celebrity who comes across as a decent and genuine human being. You can tell that John really enjoys talking with the fans. A class guy.
dcipawn Yes he certainly does! A really great guy!
dcipawn he’s what’s called real
Anybody else get the feeling he would be that great older brother you never had?
I met John Schneider along with a friend of mine at a car show that was hosted in a park in LA in summer of 1998, if I remember correctly. We did not expect him to be there. I remember he was at a table with someone else selling General Lee die cast cars and there was a life size General Lee nearby as well. He was so friendly and down to earth that it was like talking to another car enthusiast, not a celebrity. Although, after initially spotting him there, we were like is that really John Schneider? Let's go find out, and we did.
@@Scott-hb1xn no
Mr. Schneider, I watch "The Dukes" as a kid one of my favorite shows. Now in 2021 I am starting to appreciate you personally as one of my favorite people. You have class, intelligence and stand up for our American values.
I love that John is super famous, and lives in a normal house in a normal neighborhood and seems like a humble, normal guy.
AND owns a FIERO HAHAHAHA!!!!
And he has a cat named the same thing as the dog from Smokey and the Bandit! Rock on John, Rock on!
@@jerwatson79 - A few posts down, he says: "it's Alicia’s Fiero which was her car when She graduated 😉
Sometimes modesty is just running out of money from a bunch of hookers and blow.
@@ipissed As shocking as how some may take your statement, there is definitely some truth as it wraps up the story of the Prodigal Son succinctly. And then there are those who have a humble spirit because they've realized they're lives are immeasurably blessed beyond what they deserve. Either way, humility is an honorable characteristic. 😁. Merry Christmas🎄
As a black kid growing up it was Dukes, Knight Rider and then Miami Vice. I had the dukes of hazzard race track set with the little cardboard ramp in the middle of the track...good times man. Never got hung up over the flag on a car on a tv show about two dudes fighting bad guys.
When I grew up I saw black people wearing Confederate flag shirts. Those shirts were very popular back then. Honestly nobody cared until politicians told them they should
When I was 4 and got my first bike it was the General Lee model. I loved it. I grew up in Ohio and not once did I think “I don’t like black people” or “I’m from the North, screw the South.” It was just a fun TV show. Of course, that was the 80s when we didn’t get hung up on things like that so much. I’m now in my 40s and have met thousands of people and have only met one racist. Yet today, they try to sell this story that racism is our biggest problem. It’s not. The politicians and the media selling that story are our biggest problem. When they try to divide us we need to reject them until they learn it’s not going to work.
are you 47 too?
Me too, I never saw anything disrespectful in the show. Although I didn't see allot of black people the show was great.
@@anastaciolepe6168 i mean it was 1970s small Georgia/Bama town
I watched Dukes with my father as a little girl. Those were some of the best times in my life. I lost him in 2015 so these videos bring light to my day. Thank you for sharing this. Editing to add. My uncle had a Road Runner. His horn was the same was the General Lee's. He'd always give a honk for me when he was coming over. I thought I was the luckiest little girl in the world.
That’s a sweet story about your dad. I hope you find him soon, love from Ireland.
Cringe lady. Here's a fun fact for the wheat reading: tares aka fallen angels playing pretend masquerading as people say stuff like this. Death is some "poor me" thing.
me, too, but my dad was dressed as a guy....
This was the car I wanted as a kid. As an adult I can not afford one now. Beautiful rendition of a timeless classic, John. Thanks for letting us look at it.
Hell, I still want one, tell you what!!!!!
It doesn’t matter if it’s not screen accurate. If John Schneider owns a General Lee, it’s a real General Lee.
your right , plant Mr. Schneider behind the wheel , a dixie horn , full livery , and if the back tires will spin , it's the real deal !
I was saying the same thing in my head.
Yep thinking that very same thing
@@towrecker Wierd side note, your comment made me think of the wierdo European dude in the movie "Eurotrip" that has his Renault painted up like the General (Dixie horn and all).
Suddenly I pictured John behind the wheel of that monstrosity! 🤣
Yep
Can you imagine driving down the street and seeing Bo Duke driving a General Lee?! John, you're awesome man! I love when someone you looked up to as a kid actually turns out to be the real deal.
Classick Genetics ya what he said !!!🇺🇸
Classick Genetics I’d flag him down to stop and take a picture. And I’d probably cry tears of joy.
No kidding
you installed a brake specifically for sliding the tail end out? my childhood hero is my adulthood hero!
:) YES!
If you close your eyes you can hear David Hasselhoff
@@regalt1987 i'm sorry Micheal, you're hearing things....
It’s an Emergency brake, every single car has one. But they are either Engaged with a handle or a foot pedal. Older cars have a handle that would lock and needed to be twisted to loosen up. He just converted the way the rear E-brake engaged.
@@doug7005 it is and it isn't,
he's converted it to a hydraulic e brake for drifting ,
it will only apply force hile the pedal is depressed,go search some drifting ids,most are mounted in the console area next to the gear shift,cleetus has on on leroy to,but that's hooked up to his trans brake
John I just wanna thank you for keeping the spirit of General Lee alive. My dad would get home from work just in time to watch Dukes with me every day. Definitely one of my favorite memories.
Hi John from the UK you will never know how much the Dukes meant to me and my friends in the early 80s, I am glad I found you on line and that you are doing great. Thanks again.
You just blew my mind. Never in a million years would I have thought a show about a couple crazy ass Southern boys would have been shown in the UK. Well, we did have Dr. Who at the time sooo. And the Two Ronnies. And Benny Hill. And Monty Python.
Ps. Tom Baker was my favorite Dr.
Im from 🇬🇧 too. Dukes of hazard was a much watch for an 8y/o boy. Made me the petrolhead I am toady
@@etonbachs4226 I hear ya brother! Tom was my favorite Dr as well. He has his own web site now take a look www.tombakerofficial.com/
Could you find Chargers in the UK?
@@dragonflash09 Yes very expensive but to be fair the road are very narrow and the car is too big really for UK roads
Imagine getting gas at the station when a general lee pulls in and Bo is the one getting out of it. That would be the highest levels of epic!
Specifically if'in Luke and Daisy were with him ...
I would probably cry like a little boy. HAHA
Depends on what city and state you are in. Probably be a " mostly peaceful protest" first and 15 minutes later the gas station and everything else would be on fire.
I would have to be looking for the cameras, and waiting any second for Roscoe to come tearing around a corner somewhere. 😂
as a mexican guy... I have to say I´m so oblivious to that controversy of the Confederate flag, but on the other hand I always loved General Lee, it seemed like a beautiful car and I liked how the flag looked on his top, my father made an enormous effort to give us the toys of the Dukes of Hazzard which in those years were very expensive and difficult to obtain at least in my country
So glad John makes this kind of content for us fans. I remember getting excited anytime a reunion movie or tv special would come out just to get some more Dukes content!
The way I look at the changes, especially you're personal General Lee there John, is that most people that love to tinker and work on their cars are never satisfied, and continue thru the entire ownership of the car the change or modify it in some way. I do the same thing. The character of Bo (and Luke) clearly being big car guys in the south, would most definitely have been tinkering, modifying and upgrading stuff on the General Lee for as long as they own it. Seems like a natural progression that happens in real life.
The dukes of hazzard was and still is a favorite family loved and adored show with zero chance of being racist in any way, good luck Duke boys.
They drove a car named after the general of the confederate army emblazoned with the battle flag of the confederacy, a confederacy who’s primary motivation was keeping slavery.
@@jacksonbaldwin12 the North kills thousand native americans.so what???
@@Endo-uu8mo yeah that was also racist
@@jacksonbaldwin12 does it mean we should treat the American flag as a racist one too?
No just shouldnt glorify the treasonous bastards and their flag
As a teen growing up in rural area of Colorado this was my favorite show on Friday nights. Those were the days of innocence back then.
the good old boys for real
Remember the Incredible Hulk was on before Dukes of Hazzard?
I built one from scratch, got everything right. Thank you for still loving the General and the Dukes even in this WOKE world we live in. I grew up on them and it makes me smile.
Most actor's run and try to hide from the show that made them famous but, this guy lives it and embraces it! Awesomeness 👌
Maybe he is broke and trying to make a couple bucks on TH-cam lol
If he can make easy cash by making TH-cam videos for fun in your driveway, why not? Video has been up 3 days and has 300K views.
stefan w He does. Thats how All actors should be. They were part of our childhood.
@@vortex6750 Facts.
Because this is all he has .
Hi John just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these vids,
DITTO, classy guy
The Mustie1!
Yeah thanks John, I was then and still am a fan🇺🇲
I love that he’s still son passionate about it after all these years. It was his first big role and cemented him in the tv industry and he clearly is very grateful for it. He seems genuine like a lot of fun.
I love your personal version of the good ol' boy General Lee! Bo's General Lee, Beautiful with your own custom "touches" and one of a kind Sir! I'm 38 years old and grew up watching DOH all the time and loved every episode and every rerun like the first time I watched them! The whole cast did an amazing job! Thank you for such an iconic pease of history!!
The other day I was watching Dukes with my living room window open and there's a police station right down the road from me. A cop drives by and sees what I am watching through the window and gave me a thumbs up. Awesome to know some people still have some class
That’s pretty telling of the police at your local precinct
@@jacksonbaldwin12 pretty telling that you're an intolerant individual
@@alecpitts6843 do what now
good thing you didn't have 'chaturbate' on at the time....
Thank you, Mr Shneider. I'm probably not the only person who would like to know how many GL's you have personally owned / built and how much of the build / maintenance is done by you, versus someone else?
More of your history, documenting your GL life, post DoH life would be really cool, if you could share it.
Thanks so much for keeping us entertained and informed!
a better question might be 'how many chargers did you guys destroy??"
I'm black and I'd definitely would owe a General Lee with the confederate flag on the roof.
It's the goddamn General Lee!
It's the General Lee..... Right on.....that's what I'm talking about...
Dead Purple
Here's one for ya, I even got one up on John Schneider, earlier this year I got my picture taken sitting in the actual Sanford and Son pickup truck, and there's only one of them.
It's in the exact condition it was when the show was filmed, if anyone's interested it's at a place called Blueline Classics in North Royalton Ohio, you can check it out at Bluelineclassics.com, they even sell cool T-shirts that have the logo from the driver's door on the front of them, picked up 3 of them when I was there. Having grown up in the 70's and watching that show it was the thrill of a lifetime getting my picture taken sitting in it, most if the surviving stars of the show have signed the dash and visors in it, coincidentally I happened to go there the day after Nathaniel Taylor died, he's the guy who played Rollo and his signature was on the dash and one of the visors.
Good for you Mr purple..smart move
We need more people like u mr purple
@@dukecraig2402 that's really awesome. Great show, great truck. I have the mp3 song from that show and play it often. Born in Cleveland still have family there. It's really amazing the things hiding in plain sight.
Used to love the show. I remember getting the General Lee large scale model at around 10 years old or so. My dad helped me finish it. Had working suspension, detailed engine, etc. I loved cars since.
So accurate on all the rust collectors on these old cars esp the lower quarters and rockers.
loved and could identify most any car on the road since i learned to talk in 1960
WOW, that charger is in better condition than they ever were when they came off the production line.
It also cost $150,000 more too
What's up with that Fiero?
Growing up in the 70s myself, The General Lee was what gave me the love of cars. I think at the time the General Lee was the fastest car on Earth in the eyes of a young boy.
Then along came K.I.T.T.🤣🤣
@@BigBadjohn0x0 So true.🤣
Kitt isn't in the same league as the General Lee lol
yeah, that and Kit from knight rider
thanks John, wreck all my childhood memories. There was only one General Lee and he landed perfect every time.
James Uerkvitz Oops. Sorry about that! Santa says hi.
I was 12 when it came on. I remember thinking some of those landings did a ton of damage based on how it landed. My stepdad used to tell me no, it was fine. When I learned the truth ( I believed him for some dumb reason ) in kinda destroyed me. We didn't have any way to rewatch the shows as I don't think VCR's were made yet. ( we didn't get one til 1986 from what I remember ) Anyway, it is perfectly ok for you to believe what you want, just don't slow motion the landing scenes :)
@@JohnSchneiderStudios lol!
John, I think you once mentioned that 1 or 2 "Generals" were jumped more than once. Did any ever make it past 2 times?
Maybe just wishful thinking on my part, but I like to think there was one that kept coming back til finally it gave out.
Really enjoying your channel, Dropping hints to my wife for the Christmas Cars DVD. Guess we 'll see😁. Y all take care and keep it between the ditches.👍
No it didnt... Just them duke boys knew how to fix their rides and keep on goin'!
Doesn't get any more American than this! Bo Duke and his General Lee!!! My mom had to call me Bo for the whole first season that the Dukes were on TV when I was a kid. I worshipped the show, and it is very much a part of who I am today. Thanks John for keeping the dream alive brother!
You guys turned that Charger body style into an iconic machine for sure, due to the show!
I’m so glad to see you have one for yourself to enjoy!
A ride in a general lee is on my bucket list remember running from bus every day after school to watch the dukes of hazzard with my grandfather an grandma " miss them so much" thank you mr Schneider for bringing me such great memories
This is a good watch, just like the show. Love them Duke boys.
John, growing up watching the Dukes of Hazzard was and will always be something special to me, the show and the values it portrayed were just as great as the car action that appealed to all kids from 79 and on through the 80’s.
In 2018 my father passed unexpectedly from an off roading accident, we held his memorial service at a friends house in Lebec, Ca at a friends house tucked up in between 2 fingers of the mountside, with an incredibly long driveway to the house. I was completely unaware that it was your old house, where you lived during the filming of the show! It was a surreal moment in time, honoring my father at Bo Dukes house!! Serendipitously unreal experience for me and now cherished memory, because it felt right in a sad time.
That’s amazing!
I remember in the 1990's my wife and I were driving up to Brainerd Minnesota on Highway 94 and a General Lee passed us...it was so cool to see that...it brought me a huge smile.
you betcha yeah!!! home of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue OX?
@@CalgaryRambler The real home and birthplace of Paul is the little town of Akeley Mn about 70 mile north northwest of Brainerd.
No better way to get to Fleet Farm than in the General!
you must have been admiring yourself in the rear-view mirror
A legend talking about the legend. God I love this channel.
It’s great that John has one. Don’t ever be without a General Lee. Love the fact that you represent Dukes still and keep it going just like we all do
and do you love the fact that he helped totally destroy dozens of chargers??
I was a Canadian kid, aged 6-12 for the show. This show is among my list of top memories from my childhood.
Bo and Luke Duke were my heroes and so was The General. This is the greatest car in television.... and big screen history.
If Bo Duke says it's a General Lee, it's a General Lee.
Damn Straight
No doubt
That's what I was thinking. If Bo paints a VW Bug orange with a paint roller and scribbles General Lee on it then it's a General Lee.
Just imagine the look on people's faces when John pulls up next to them at the stop light
I'd love to see him doing that in a video just to be seeing the looks he'd thru him in it each time he drove and stopped at a red light thru him in it. I think I'd be a fun video for him to be doing lol
I still have my Buck 110 folding knife. I've had that knife for more than 30 years. I specifically wanted one because I saw the Duke boys wearing them. Thank you for so many good memories.
I live right down the road from where they're made!
every boy should own a pocket knife
it was true then it's still true now
That must be where my fascination with those come from. I don't even know how many I have. I search second hand stores for them and get them on ebay. They are timeless. And heavy!
I think it’s so awesome that this car, that show made him famous & no matter how many times he’s worked in one, driven one, jumped one, crashed one, ALLLLL these years later, he still got one! Thank you John/Bo for keeping the General Lee alive 😎 Oh, & it’s gotta have the horn to be a True General Lee!
The black car in "Happy Birthday General Lee" had the tan interior. I just went back and looked on DVD.
Now watch the whole movie because it's the right thing to do
I had to as well myself lol...yup always tan
correct but the insert was different it was not all tan.
@@tughillbillyhomestead not always tan...the original was a Saddle interior..then later seasons it got lighter
@@Michael-mo1lx you guys have my brain spinning , in one episode an interior shot of a tan interior car had a green steering column or something strange like that but I can't remember which one , there is an easter egg to find , along with the 68 tail lights that popped up here and there .... what about Uncle Jesse's pickup , now thats one that really had some changing around going on , sometimes it was a half ton , sometimes a 3/4 , sometimes a ton , notice that as you watch most never notice it as it's not the star of the show LOL
John I get chills everytime I see the General Lee. My bucket list.. sit in and drive the General 😁🍺
Tib The better bucket list is to have John give you a ride in the General Lee. At least that’s on my bucket list of dreams
@@brenttaylordotus ofcourse, that is also on my to do list
You drink ginger-ale?
I got to in the driver's side and passenger.
Man I want that car!
The General Lee is very nostalgic to me. I grew up with the General Lee, Kitt, and the fall guy Lee Majors K-2500. Loved them all. I grew up in south Ga. and had the privilege of meeting Sonny Shroyer when I was just a boy in the 80’s in Blackshear Ga. He was fishing and so were we. Also met Burt Reynolds near Waycross when Smokey the Bandit was being filmed, I would give anything to turn back time and relive those days all over again.
I love that truck from the Fall Guy.
i went to a CHARGERS-BROWNS football game and stood in line with rod luck- does THAT count??
Hey John! Take a piece of felt and put it under the magnetic mount antenna. This will stop the scratching of the paint. Love the General Lee! Miss seeing the Dukes of Hazzard on tv
i would advise using magnetic rubber sheet. if the felt causes the antenna to flip at high speeds- you will be doing a lot more than just touch-up painting.
He has such fondness for a car he used 40 years ago, he’s like hasselhoff with KITT
Stfu
@@valhalla304 why you do have the need to comment that if you did it and then laughed to yourself grow the hell up and it can make people feel bad so stop saying mean nonsense for no reason
just like pete brock, john morton, and bob sharp.
Love the Dukes of Hazzard! It as on Friday nights in New Zealand and my family gathered in the living room to watch it and laugh out loud. I bought all the DVDs. It was such a simpler family time back then - great memories!
John Schneider sounds cool and still looks cool all these years. Not obese, dorky looking. He’s still got it...... and a goddamn General Lee! Good for him!
He's got manboobs though.. th-cam.com/video/NayLSPII8uI/w-d-xo.html
Mr Schneider, Thank You for being such a great influence. I watched the show when was young, and then started hearing your music on the radio. Nowdays i see these. Thanks for all you have done!
Gotta love the 01. This man is gold. He also had a mint condition Fiero!
which s worthless if its a four-cylinder car
"Bo" John Schneider, I loved the Dukes and am a fan and yes I love you General Lee, its an awesome car, one of the best and its one of my favorites tv cars. thank you for showing yours.. and who cares if a person custom his or her to their taste its their ride. but its awesome and I love it.
id love for this fella to be my friend lmao, hes not just some actor that took the check and left, he actually KNOWS HIS CRAFT and has passion! this is super cool to see
@0:34 😂 Love you John!! You’re a great American patriot. Loved The Dukes 🇺🇸 ❤️
You sir are a gift to humanity. I'm just a young man(in my mind) from a little town in Saskatchewan Canada called Moose Jaw. And in one of your videos you talked about how people told you they would watch dukes with family. My best memories of being a child are popcorn and my grandparents on friday nights with my dad at the coffee table watching you and Luke fight the bad guys. The fact thet you do this now and talk to your fans I have the most respect for you than any other celebrity
Cheers from Calgary (Alberta) hope all is well there in the Jaw
@@CalgaryRambler all is well, I hope all is well in Calgary haha.
I would pay to go for a joyride with John in the General! Definitely on the Bucket List!
It's a traggity that the rebel flag, which was iconic in the Dukes of Hazzard is such a topic of controversy today. I'd just like to have those days back when people weren't so beta.
@Coltious Tayloropitous No, the Confederate flag is all white
@@likecrazyhorse Guess were own by France haha xdddddd
Not being raised in the states, but did live in the south briefly when really young. I didn’t look upon the cross flag as John calls it to be racists. I only considered it as the flag of the confederacy, nothing more. It didn’t occur to me as being a symbol of oppression for a race of people. In fact in 1984 I bought a small confederate flag sticker and put it on the corner on my cars rear window. I looked upon it as my way of saying I am a rebel going against the mainstream flow. Nothing more. I do hope that anyone noticing it didn’t see me as racist. Enjoyed the video, thanks John.
???? I watched kkk members march with that flag a week ago? We’re not betas. Some of y’all use that flag for hate so don’t be mad at us some members of your community have associated that flag with racism and oppression. Some yt people haven’t gotten over loosing their slaves
@@ergosumadrieyl2927 well then don’t blame everyone for something a few select examples did. That’s like saying all surgeons are evil just because one made an idiotic mistake.
Just found this channel. Very interesting information. I was 10-11 years old when dukes came on tv. I was a pretty big fan of the show, but only watched the shows with the original actors. My name is Luke and I used to get teased by kids calling me Luke Duke. Lol What a simpler time it was back then! Thank you and the rest of the actors who did a wonderful job of setting good examples, and creating some entertaining content for everyone to watch! Thank you for sharing Sir! Blessings!!
My favorite show as a kid, never missed an episode. I’ve never been a Mopar guy but the general lee is on the class all by itself.. gorgeous car John Snyder
As far as the flag on top … these days if you put an American flag on it, there would be complaints.
That’s fucked but not too far out there
Jason The Tank Engine it wouldn't be a General Lee
Ill build one with a Gadsden flag on it
@Colin Chung what about my comment made you think I'm cool with the confederacy...? I don't like the flag, that's why I said if I made a general Lee it'd be with a Gadsden flag instead and I'd call it the General Leebertarian
@@ZumbZumbZumb General Robert E Lee , Like it or not was a great military man who happened to be from Virginia. Know your history.
When the video repeated itself I thought there was a glitch in the Matrix for a minute there.
I thought, What? LOL
Yeah, I was wondering what was going on.
When Fred the cat showed up a second time, I immediately stopped the video to find the "glitch in the Matrix" comment. You have done Zion proud.
@@audiobrew same here lmao
Yeah, the cat had me worried for a minute.
What an awesome video! As the son of a hobbyist care restorer, I really appreciate all the details you discussed. Also, Fred's inclusion is much appreciated. Just an observation...might want to go back and re-edit some of the repeated material. Either way, I enjoy these returns to the days of yesteryear.
I just bought the box set “for my kids” cough 5 and 7 year old , and those episodes still hold up today by any standard . Addressing environment , good from bad , helping others in need , runnin shine ! The important things in life !
I chuckled out loud. Cough. right. Good for you! I mean, them! ;-)
Best show of my childhood. God I loved it.
you forgot 'runnin' from the cops'
The #1 mistake people make is welding the doors shut, gaining weight, and never fitting through the car window again!
Lol
That’s what I was thinking!!! lol
lol
@@Cody2nd That's racist, ding*
... oops; wrong channel
@@Cody2nd "the blacks" oh yea, they're the ignorant ones /s 🙄
I just got done watching the whole series this past week and ready to watch it again just to see if I can notice all of the things you pointed out in the video
I was a P.A. on Smallville and I remember you driving that pick up around a corner at speed in that small town we were filming at. My P.A buddy and me did the Dukes jingle out loud it was a very cool moment for us. I also remember you were a very good man, one morning in studio you got a little angry with me, and after you took the time to approach me and say sorry, and I will never forget what a class act you are, sir.
'The General Lee' is the most recognisable car in the television history.
What about the bat mobile
@@jacksonbaldwin12 yeah that is also a car known world wide. k.i.t.t. too with Hasselhoff being like God in Germany.
Along K.I.T.T and the Delorean.
nah its not
And Ecto 1, Cristine and the A-team van
As a kid i never cared for the details, but as an adult its fun to know the secrets behind one of the greatest shows ever. 😁😎👍
Hey John, I used to watch The Dukes Of Hazzard with my grandmother when it used to come on CMT. The General Lee is one of my dream cars! I'd love to at least drive one. We also need to put together a petition to put the Dukes of Hazzard back on T.V. I've been a fan since I was a little kid! I hope all is well!
Thank you for making my childhood more fantastic. Lots of my friends in Liverpool UK idolised you as much as I did.
High/Low headlight switch should still be on the floor, IMO.
I seen a switch like that. that somebody had redone to look like a shotgun shell they painted the stick part red and the end of the button was an actual brass peace that came from a shotgun shell that was hammered over it
Bubba Parrish
Can’t say I’d have ever thought of doing that myself, but I’d say that is fairly ingenious, and can picture it in my mind.
Agreed... With modern cars I often accidently flash my brights at oncoming traffic when I reach for the turn signal.
Had to re-read. I disagree because of this reason..here in michigan snow and salt on your boots would corrode said switch and take out all your headlights. Had to bang on it or bypass it just to get the lows back on.
For nostalgia sake sure i agree with you
I wonder when they went away? I know I had one on my 1st car 68' Camaro and a 80 Monte Carlo had it I think
It's my firm opinion that any General Lee having a Duke behind the wheel or a Cooter Davenport makes it authentic!
I've got to also add that the General Lee is most definitely my go to car if I was to ever have a childhood dream come true! It's not just the car alone that makes it great everyone ever involved with the Dukes of Hazzard is wonderful. I've met several of the cast over the years. Sonny remembers me and knows what I do for a living because of his example of what a real lawman is to be like!
Damned if it don’t!
I love herring all the facts about the General Lee. The history of this show is just unbelievable. Thanks John.
He's wrong about Duck vs Duct tape though. It was originally invented by Johnson & Johnson's Permacel division during WWII for the military to fulfill the role as a purpose built waterproof tape, and thus adopted the name duck tape (like water falls off a duck). Only later after the war did people start using that massive surplus military tape on house ducts, for which it was very poorly suited and quickly dry rots. Aluminum tape should be used for duct work especially in areas with hot summers, and all manufacturers now warn against using that tape for this purpose. However, two things contributed to the misnomer: 1) One of the largest post-war manufacturers of this tape was Duck brand duck tape, and no one else could legally call their product "duck tape" like they did for copyright reasons. 2) Many people improperly used this tape for the application in duct work before it became common knowledge that its not suited for that, and other manufacturers of knockoff duck tape called theirs "duct tape" accordingly since it sounds similar. So "duct tape" isn't the original name, and its not a good name because it implies its well suited for duct work and its not.
@@BoopSnoot Yeah, well, it's not 1942 anymore and now it's called "duct" tape.
@@kewlbug Only for those that are retarded and would use it for ductwork, which will flake and fall apart after 3 hot summers in an attic. Us pros will use foil backed tape, aka REAL duct tape, and refer to duck tape by its original name and purpose as a general use waterproof tape.
I don't like herring. Salmon is okay though.
😢10:42…. We still haven’t been to the moon and never will. So cool of a car, John. Thanks for the tour. As a dumb kid, I never noticed any of those details, but thought that was the coolest car ever! I still do, actually, and yours is a beauty!!!
July 20, 1969, the day the first person stepped on the moon
Mr Schneider, I just want to say thank you for the greatest show I've ever watched. I watched dukes of hazard growing up from episode 1 til it sadly ended. I had the action figures, numerous toys and models, and have seen every single episode and movie. I actual won a chance to meet you and your castmate but unfortunately I came down with pneumonia and I had to pass it up. I look forward to seeing your shows and wish you the best
What a beautiful car, when i was 14/15 i saw hazzard every day and was the best for me...great nemories
love the Dukes of Hazard, was my favorite show as a kid. The General Lee is my dream car. Dukes of Hazard and Smokey and the Bandit were how I learned to drive. lost my license many times and spent years running from the law. then had to grow up and still love to hot rod around but in small bursts now and no more running from the law.
Stay cool BO your an American icon.
Thanks for the video John.. I come from Scotland and your show was on here every Saturday in the 80’s .. I’d have been around 11 years old and never missed an episode.. loved yous guys and still do.
Your car is beautiful 🏴
3 things like I about this video: Looks like he personally edits his own videos, he lives a modest lifestyle, and he has kept his General Lee as it should be kept not conforming to political correctness. This was my favorite tv show when I was a kid. I wish it was still on so my kid could watch it.
You know they sell the series on DVD on Amazon. Along with all the movies. I own them all. :P
4Lane Blacktop you can watch it on prime video
Awesome- "For you younger people, this is how you turn the high beams on and off..." ! LOVED IT!
Scott I actually didn’t know that and I’m a car enthusiast
My first car I got in high school (1985) had the floor high beam switch, 1974 Ford Torino.
ZepG my first vehicle was a ‘77 Chevy truck and it had the same switch.
the rear brake pedal is awesome, when I was young we used to clamp vise grips on the E-brake release, it was harder to reach than the custom pedal same effect as far as rear steering, bad ass, i always enjoy your videos, thanks much.
I have watched this a few times, I love that you have this car and are loose about the accuracy. It’s yours and I appreciate you did it your way, nice job 👍🏼
"Bo knows cars that GO!!!" Would be a cool series to do. The General was my very first favorite car when I was 4 or 5 watching you Duke's jump sweet jumps, and run sweet... soda pop lol. So seeing your car right now, as close as you are, in HD, almost brings me to tears. Wow!
One thing, I do believe I seen a video with 1 of the guys (I believe it was the main guy) who used to work on the cars on the show. And eventually production DID start modifying 70s into 69s because they only made so many 69s and you guys probably went through so many, if the show kept going they'd need to figure out solution to a possibility of not having a guaranteed number of cars even available. I'm speculating on the details, the point is, you did in all likelihood drive a fake 69 (it even hurt to type that last sentence out, sorry).
My General Lee has black interior. But that's ok because it's mine.
U probably dont even have one.
Tom G he was making fun of John it whatever because John has a few things that aren’t “accurate” such as the steering wheel because it’s his
@@ThatLexusISGuy It helps if the person puts quotation marks, "My General Lee has black interior. But that's ok because it's mine"
Well, here he is with a black interior media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/streams/2012/August/120830/510086-g-ent-120830-dukes-of-hazard-01.fit-760w.jpg
@@hembryguitars You know, I was 100% sure there was a black interior car out there...
I liked the special guest appearance by Fred the cat. 😂
I remember, some time in the 80's, they filmed a scene in Pacoima, CA, off Borden Ave and Gain where the car crossed a small field at the curb and slid back onto Gain St near McClay Jr High (it was called then). I am not sure if that little clip was ever used but I was so thrilled I got to watch a tiny piece of Hollywood
Finally my question about the crossed flags were answered after all these years.
Thanks John
i have the crossed on my general lee i live in georgia wher the first 5 episodes was filmed
It’s a damn rebel flsg
Gb
@@olmint7.3powerstroke11 He's talking about the "crossed flags" that were on the back under the rear window in some of the early episodes. One was a confederate flag, the other was a checkered flag. Their flag poles "crossed" each other.
Dammit!
I've been taping my ducks up with the wrong tape all of this time. Thanks for the info.
@lahokc59 So what am I supposed to do with Frog Tape?
@lahokc59 😁 🐸
And why the Hell is there a picture of a Duck on Most Rolls? LOL
"that would be Fred the Cat"... Right on cue.
Love Fred the Cat!
@@ednowlin1125 who's Fred the cat
@@theweathernerd_2023 Go to the video at timestamps: 2:38 and 7:15
I’m 19 but I love The Dukes, I ended up following Mr Schneider’s music and just love the songs. Playing it on piano and listening to it is a treat. I love this video and thank you for your songs!
Now, I’m a toothless old lady (dentures don’t fit) and still in love with John! And he’s still gorgeous!
My first mistake was using a 1969 Dodge Dart, but hey the other folks in our trailer park loved it. I really miss that car. I couldn't afford a Charger but the Dart was fun and I painted it myself.
Dude it didnt really matter what car you had. Its the fact you made your car into a General Lee that was Cool. 😎
grew up in trailer parks; pretty unpretencious places; we love you any way.
Who doesn`t love this?!? It`s like hearing Lindbergh discussing The Spirit of St. Louis. …..
I grow up in Italy watching Hazzard during the 80s. Nowadays I am watching the same show with my small child. It's incredible how children love General Lee and the crew of actors. It's simply great to teach my son what's one of the best series of my childhood. Greetings John!