Smokey & The Bandit Tribute Truck - Kenworth 100th Anniversary Show
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- #ProjectSnowman #twinsticks #twinstickgarage
Welcome back to the channel where I’m continuing with the ongoing restoration of this 1979 Kenworth W900A truck to turn it into a tribute movie truck and trailer to the one used in the 1977 classic movie Smokey and the Bandit with Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed and Jackie Gleason. If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for??? “For the money, for the glory and for the fun … mostly for the money”
On this episode I take the Snowman Rig to its 1st truck show. Edmonton Kenworth invited me to a local gathering of cool old trucks to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kenworth that started out in 1923 when Harry Kent and Edgar K. Worthington came together to help Pacific Northwest loggers build a dependable and rugged truck and the rest is history. What a treat it was being a part of the show and #ProjectSnowman even made it on the evening news!
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Mark, must be no finer a feeling than seeing your blood, sweat, tears & money pay off at the show!
It’s nice to be able to share it with so many awesome folks 👍
Ol’ Twin Stix made it on the boob tube on the first show!! Congrats Mark well deserved after all your hard work! The truck looks awesome!
@@TwinStix thanks for bringing us along..... I love old trucks and always wanted to drive but I couldn't afford to..
(11.5 for driving schools in the states and I work for a dude that used to drive but I couldn't afford to pay him back if I broke something... cause a new trans ....!!!!)...but it's great to see em and learn more...
Now you need to finish the trilogy
A rubber duck
A BJ and the bear
And you gotta get a local.... maybe a Hayes Clipper!!!
i thought it was no finer feeling than peter mobiling
Awesome 👏 Mark!!
I love the fact that you even got the calculator in it
Wow, not only are you a You Tube Star, now you can ad TV Star to your resume! Congrats on all your hard work paying off!
Haha yeah unfortunately they didn’t want to interview any of the drivers but if you look close at the end you can see me and Mrs TwinSticks 😂
@@TwinStixthey did not want to interview you because they know your a huge youtube Star 🎉
It's so cool to see Jerry Reed's truck tribute. Eastbound and Down is one of the best songs ever in a movie that captures the essence. I LOVE the Bandit Trans Am, but also the basset hound express... THANK YOU Truckers !!!!! YOU keep the world going, so screw Biden, and that Canadian dude.
Can’t wait for you to take out a row of parked bikes. She looks good .
if you get in that tight spot take it until you say that's enough and call foxy lady and her gang. breaker 19 calling the foxy lady
I could feel the warm glow of pride from here in the U.K. when that news anchor mentioned the truck from Smokey and the bandit. Well done mark.
Why are the rigs in Europe so bland? At least in Germany. Those "MAN" rigs are ugly and Benz and others, are they the same in England?
Just curious how the other side of the pond sees Smokey and the Bandit. As an American who grew up in the 80's. the was the tail end of the 70's and I was 8 years old and LOVED every frame. It's considered a documentary in the South, LOL.
You did it! I am glad I followed you since the beginning of the restoration. I now know what an enormous effort it took to pull this off. My hat off to you. You earned my respect.
Definitely awesome job on this, a fantastic show piece and I’m sure a blast to drive!!!
Mark you should get a poster board with the facts about the movie truck like how the stacks were different heights and stuff for the shows. Maybe show some pictures of the progress along the way. So happy for you man!
maybe set up an i-pad with all the youtube videos. that will promote the channel. or at least a barcode to scan that takes you to the channel.
It is really cool you got invited, and it's been an amazing journey to watch it go from what it was to the snowman.
Love that you had Fred in the jump seat.
Mark
You did an Awesome job with Snow Man! Jackie, Burt and Jerry would have been Proud to see the work you did on bringing an Icon back to life!!👍
Even got the calculator right! Looks awesome
God bless all you Canadian truckers 🙏 . Thank you for bringing this tribute together, a man called Bandit from Atlanta GA . . .
❤❤ THAT WAS A GREAT RIDE !!! I DROVE STRAIGHT TRUCKS FER COOP FER 8 YEARS, AND RETIRED ABOUT TWELVE YEARS AGO !!! ONE OF MY FAVORITE OCCUPATIONS !!! THANKS BRO !!! ❤❤
Jerry is smiling down on you... You definitely have one of the best actual replicas out there... You did a fantastic job putting it together. 👍🏼
23:22 I had a 1/24th scale model of that tow truck but it was an aerodyne cab over KW. My dad was always inventive with modeling, so we glued on the 5th wheel of our fading moving on Movin' On Kenworth model.
Just started watching the video and noticed that you even have the Snowman's calculator on the dash!!!!!! Love it!!!
Magnificent truck!
smokey and the bandit is a childhood classic growing up, to see someone build a kenworth from the ground up makes my inner child so happy
Very nice, thank you!!
Burt Reynolds & Jerry Reid would be proud :D
Dont forget the man who wrote the movie! Legendary Stuntman Hal Needham!
C`MON Son EAST BOUND & DOWN LOADED UP & TRUCKING.. Boy how time flys TY.
I had that amazing work of art at my farm in Bobcaygeon 😊
My mistake! Not my Neighbor's !
Love the original stacks and bumper
The split ring aluminum wheels is the chef's kiss on your beautiful truck. Outstanding job Mark!
I can imagine the Trans Am next to the W900a Kenny already, man. It's amazing!
What a magnificent journey,thanks for taking us along on this amazing restoration
“It goes 0-60 in….about a minute” 🤣
Absolutely GORGEOUS truck!
first time watching your channel. thankyou for awakening some emotion is this old dog. remembering our beloved movie too.
Beautiful, piece of history ❤👍🇺🇲🚛💯😎
Dude this is so awesome! I would gotten teary eyed in person. ❤
Looks great. All the hard work paying off.
Beautiful job on the truck!
Congrats!
great truck done a flawless job great history kenworth has especially here in australia
I watched it at the theater when it came out in 1977. The greatest movie ever made!!!!
Im Smokey Bear and I’m tail grabbin your ass right now!!
😂😂😂😂😂
Who else looks forward to Thursdays because there will be a new video from twin sticks garage?
well done
Ban two sitting in front of the dealership was an awesome shot! How proud you must be. Beautiful rig and your an awesome builder. Can't wait for the K-100. 👍🏻
Outstanding, made the media as well.
BTW, love the Twin Stick logo in the haz placard holder.
GORGEOUS RIG/RIGS!!!🤘
Ken Worth transport cabs and tailors.
My favorite transports.
🏳️🌈 🇨🇦
Mark, your vision and persistence have paid off handsomely
Truck and trailer are spot on and a testament to your dedication and commitment.
Great build. It’s been a fantastic series for us viewers. Looking forward to seeing it at more shows in the future.
Looking forward to Ms TwinStix hot little TransAm build
My hats off to you Sir.
Love the day cab with the 8” stacks !!
Sweet sound, brought back a lot of memories
Smokey and the bandit is one of my favorites movie of all time, RIP bandit, snowman and burfordtjustice
13:46 That's like the shade of yellow of the Freightliner 2000 classic XL I drove in 2004-05. What a great looking truck! Lot of great looking KWhoppers, your Snowman rig looks awesome Mark!
I’ve been making a living trucking for close to 50 years now. Had some polished trucks over the years. And I think others will agree, your Smokey tribute rig was the most recognizable and the biggest kid smiles trucking at the show. Old and young.
I love your Rig smokey and the bandit
Hey Mark if you ever get a chance to come to the US bring snowman to the I-80 Truck Show in Iowa. Would love to see you there.
It's beautiful with the old west paint job on the trailer it's perfect!
Congratulations, Mark!!! I know it’s been a long time coming, she turned out perfect👍👍👍😎😎😎
Very sweet. Thank you for sharing
Awesome tribute truck. I have enjoyed watching all of your builds. From a fellow 1976 model keep ‘em rolling
Simply FANTASTIC MARK
So cool I remember when you built the first truck in your driveway.
Nice truck
Excellent First Trip and Show !! H.
Great job!...I would have been very proud to have driven this truck!...Shes a Gem!...What a great legacy left for us to enjoy...Thank you for .making it happen!😂
Good job Mark that's so COOL!!!!
This is one of those videos that I wish I could give multiple thumbs up- Looking good Mark!
Really enjoyed that episode Mark, again I wish I could have been there but still another 10 months till retirement. I hope I don't have to miss any of the truck shows next year, The Smokey truck looks awesome have a great week Mark say hello to Mrs. Twin stix for us.
This brings a huge smile on my face Mark. It's finally finished and you're on your way to the 100th anniversary Kenworth show. I know you're smiling ear to ear. Good Job brother 👍.! I sure enjoyed seeing all those classic Kenworths, they're Some beautiful trucks.
What an accomplishment!! You must be so happy with the end result of all that hard work. Great looking unit!!
Heck yeah Mark! And thank you again for letting me and my son sit in the drivers seat of the snowman rig👍
Awesome! Thanks for bringing us along.
P.S. - Chillicothe rhymes with coffee.
You done a great job on snow man truck buddy
Truck looks fantastic you done a great job
Great truck show twin sticks thanks for letting us tag along truck and trailer looks super cool all that hard work really paid off
Thanks for taking us along to the show Mark, all your hard work payed off, Snowman looks a treat, minty! 👏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
So cool you were there, and were honored for all your hard work, and dedication.
Mark has come so far and still has a long way to go. I'll be a Twin Stick fan till the end.
Snowman Had A 10 Or 13 Speed Roadranger.
Best Truck!!! All the best from POLAND!
Love the vest, gotta do it right if you do it at all!
Still looking for the red bell bottoms 😂
Started seeing you build this from the beginning, great showing of the Smoky rig.
That would have to be a proud moment for you congratulations job well done.
Great job Mark thanks for sharing
Congrats. You worked hard on that truck. Well done.
Just seeing the beautiful Kenworth snowman tribute truck is just so awesome Mark so happy for you so proud of you for what you have done glory to God in the highest blessings from Martinsville Indiana❤
Oh, featured on TV news. You're famous now!
I have always found it fascinating that Peterbilt and Kenworth are both owned by PACCAR since 1954, Peterbilt billed itself as the truck with class, yet it seems that Kenworth was the big innovator. KW introduced the K100 VIT (108"BBC) in 1972, the W-900 VIT (60" sleeper) for the 1974 model year, and the K100 and W900 Aerodyne in 1976. Peterbilt did introduce similar sized 352's and 359 sleepers, but no Aerodyne.
😍Beautiful truck!!!!!!🤜🤛
hello twin stick garage it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks twin stick garage thanks friends randy and i am enjoy yours video is cool thanks randy ... and cool smokey & the bandit tribute truck . randy
So, Mark, I'm watching while I'm cooking breakfast...and I just realized I'm at the stove with a big grin on my face, just happy for you and enjoying your drive vicariously.
Thank you for sharing that with us....10 4.see ya down the road 😊
You made it to the show! Congratulations! Of course, as a twin sticks viewer, I am partial to your entry. BUT, from a purely beautiful, easy on the eyes entry, I would have to go with that green and chrome truck shown toward the end of the video! Just beautiful. Now, get busy on those other trucks!
Okay Mark, I waited until I was done with the playlist to comment. This is freakin cool! I love everything you have done to make a close to movie truck as possible. I'm 48 yrs old, Smokey and The Bandit became my fav movie as a child. Mostly because my dad is a truck driver, and still is to this day. He has hauled it all except flat bed. I have watched the movie every time it was on television. Now I own a remastered dvd. And there are other movies with trucking that I like. Good job man. I cannot wait to see how that cabover turns out. That's the next playlist to watch. A lot of cool rigs at the show.
Man I would love to see you go to MATS next year. Would love to see Snowman and met ya.
Shared on my X feed for the other gear-jammers to see that couldn't be there ....... been keeping up with the build and its freakin' awesome...... say "Hi" to the Mrs. ....... love you guys.
love it man... f... cool.. n loooooots of work, blood n sweat i guess ... great work
You know iam a car guy but I can sure appreciate what you showed us . I've been following you mark pretty much from the beginning. And I sure have leaded alot about trucks and the lengths people that own them go to make them look great . And the work they put into them cheer's.
Ahhhh the memories…. Moving On, Smokey & The Bandit….those were the days.! I was 8 when Movin On came out on tv. My brother and I use to play a game on the road trying to spot trucks in the distance and see who could identify them first.
Again,,,congratulations Mark on your awesome truck.
This was fun for us to watch. Your truck turned out really nice.
Greetings from Rob from the Netherlands.
Words cannot express what an awesome rig that is! Great job Mark! Your attention to detail has made this rig superior!
Well. I reckon old Burt and Jerry are smiling down and enjoying a cold Coors watching you. You should be proud of yourself. 😊🚚
SHOUT OUT FROM TEXAS. NICE THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE LEGEND ALIVE 👍🇺🇲🏁
YOU ARE AWESOME GOD BLESS 😇
What a Beast and a great job you've done.
perhaps the best thing about your videos is your smile every time. smile like a little boy. the pleasure, how you enjoy it.
Marc you can be very proud of what you have achieved. and let's be honest in such a short time...that's a big 10-4 son👌👌
Not a convoy this is a dream! Soo cool
Congrats Mark! Bandit 2 looks amazing! I see you were also dressing the part... nice touch! Movin' On was my favorite show as a kid of 13. Somebody needs to build that truck! Love your channel! 3s and 7s keep the dirty side down and the shiny side up, Good Buddy!