On The Hunt Ep.38 Found a Pork Chop Express

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This episode I’m out and about looking for potential projects I probably can’t afford and shouldn’t even be looking at. However, there’s a new batch of trucks at Ritchie Bros that I wanted to check out and man did I ever find a beauty. Then there were a few highway trucks I’ve driven past multiple times over the past few months, and I promised myself, I would drive over and take a closer look. The 1st was a Freightliner FLC120, a perfect candidate for the Pork Chop Express replica from the Big Trouble in Little China movie from the mid-80s and the other was another 359 Pete with a narrow bunk - both excellent candidates for future TSG projects however…
Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for all the comments, suggestions, and support!
Keep in mind, I know a little about a lot but not an expert in anything … just doing the best I can, learning as I go ... I do all my own stunts.
Check out my other videos to see the progress of the Smokey and the Bandit Kenworth, Trailer and TransAm projects, the ongoing Peterbilt 359 restoration and the #IronDuke Kenworth K100 cabover I’m building up like the one used in the 70’s trucking movie High Ballin’ with Jerry Reed and Peter Fonda.
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[@thehappygocurmudgeon5283]

Well, Mark, after a Pork Chop Express, all you’ll need is a 1979 Kenworth K100 Aerodyne (BJ and the Bear) and you will have the ultimate collection.

[@joshmontemayor6098]

What trailer would Mark put behind the Pork Chop Express?

[@notpoliticallycorrect1303]

Plus a black Mack RS700,a rusty 1955 Peterbilt...........😊

[@user-zl7ni2co2v]

White line fever

[@richardsmith7330]

I would love to see Mark do a BJ and the bear truck.

[@thehappygocurmudgeon5283]

How silly of me to forget the Rubber Duck.

[@Ladnass]

OMG!😂. Was that Ron Jeremy delivering a pizza at 9:32. Only an ole dog would know about him!

[@TrainWatcherDon]

... and whaddya bet the girls didn't have enough money to pay him! 😆 🤣

[@vicbittertoo]

Ron, the hedgehog, legend :):):)

[@MastaT_150]

I just don’t understand why they don’t clean up some of those trucks better before running them through the auction unless they just get that dirty sitting on the lot. That first Pete was filthy, a truck like that would probably be a night and day difference shined up. 🤷‍♂️

[@Rob-on-the-Road]

Loved seeing the Jacobs logo , the original Jake brake! Not many original 'jakes' here in Europe these days! 😢

[@Zerofightervi]

Big Trouble in Little China is my of my all time favourite films, the actual Pork Chop Express is now in the UK having spent time in Europe.

[@kevinmartin5375]

Loved the old cord with the Detroit. Also classic Ron Jeremy 😮😮😮😅😅😅

[@stevem3605]

One of the drivers that I worked with in the early 80’s was getting about two deer a week. The shop put a set of those on his tractor and he upped his average by one a week. He was so well liked I was convinced the shop put them on backwards to get the deer to come to him. Those were the days.

[@MurphyTheBandChild]

Those old Detroit V8s might just be my favorite old diesel engines. I'd run a 3406 or big cam Cummins for actual work, but nothing beats the sound of the old 2-stroke V8s.

[@RichardEndacott-tt7ok]

Hi Mark another great on the hunt episode...here in Australia we call them "shu roo's" evidently they keep the kangaroos away...I've got 2 on my ute...love your stuff down under and down Richie

[@New_Jax_City]

Finally!!! After i emailed you over a year ago!! YES!!!!! U gotta do it buddy. PORK CHOP EXPRESS. U never see them! Your the man for the job! Please!!!

[@forrestg2]

The pork chop express is when I started really looking at frieghtliners and liking them

[@ervinhenschel9260]

Oh my god, the Ron Jeremy scenes made me laugh! And the Eddie Murphy Raw too! Awesome cut away work sir!!

[@pilotleader]

Love the Jeremy outakes for the Ford flatdeck- What did you tell your wife, Mark? “I’m just researching outakes for my videos!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@marylinbradford8603]

Oh, the whistler pods definitely work if you put the right side and left side on the correct sides. I have used them for years on my personal vehicles to. And with out them you will see the difference.

[@user-kd1gf6xq2k]

That one clip where they put in gear in A automatic service truck and it starts going back; the quick let’s go it started to oh shit it’s rolling had me dying

[@BigHartAtack]

Happy Thanksgiving from the States Stix! Been watching from the beginning and what a wonderful Turkey Day tradition to wake up with ole Twin Sticks!

[@robertquast9684]

That 359 would be a good candidate for a cut off on the rears. Update to modern axles and no rust. 20 for the freightliner seems too high

[@brentsutherland6385]

I remember deer whistles. I don't think they ever did much, because it seems like the sound is going to be mostly behind the vehicle.

[@aleklacinaal]

Good morning Mark! The 389 with 2 dummy stacks was ordered with the grass burner to avoid having the oversized DPF box on the passenger side of the truck. So it has "old school" looking boxes under both doors, and if a guy was going to delete it, all you'd have to do is cut the round dpf out and put in a Y pipe and connect the dummies. Just a cleaner look for the new junk 😂

[@TwinStix]

Interesting 🤔

[@TheFactoryJackson]

Yes, please do the Pork Chop Express

[@conwayconway2177]

LMAO!!! Ron Jeremy...😂😂😂Ohhh yeah ppl do twinsticks some solid..and smack that like 👍 button....

[@VSigma725]

Wow, an 8V-71 turbo! That's a badass truck!

[@darrendawson5453]

Hi mark enjoying all your videos love watching u going the auctions love old kenworth s u have a big fan base here in Australia thanks for showing us all your hard work

[@DJBERTIEBOOSTER]

as much as i love your project videos i love these on the hunt episodes so much, great video as always man. Love from scotland

[@struedel25]

"Oh, oh, yeah!" Classic Mark, channelling his fans' enthusiasm!

[@glennchuckie773]

Love it! You need to get that trans am sorted for Mr's Twinsticks before you buy anything else, or you're going to be toast Mark! 😅 Great vid, great chanel 👌🍻

[@TruckerMadsen]

In Denmark we call them Deer Whistle, and yes they do the job. I've hit 2 deers with my 2022 Scania, and we put a whistle on because I don't want to smash the front a third time. The do the job just perfectly

[@chetmanley7209]

Dang i love these on the hunt videos!

[@newlifeforoldshtuff7810]

How cool was that getting to cold starts. Always love on the hunt episodes. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

[@robertblain9968]

Oh boy I feel an addition coming on your barn there for another show horse Happy Thanksgiving Mark to you and your family

[@user-sw2ms9ll4w]

There are lots of cool old trucks sitting in yards around Calgary. I had a 86 Freightliner that was mint as I was the second owner. That truck is still hauling grain in sask to this day.

[@davewallen1540]

On the hunt!! YES!! Thanks Mark!

[@Coalblack79k10]

Man that old freightshaker was cool classic but the 359 short hood is my style with that short bunk 😎👍

[@robdabbs4039]

Ive got a truck that looks almost identical to the truck in the video but with a 42 inch sleeper. 1987 FLC120 white, aluminum rims, 3406B pushing about 550hp, s410sx turbo, 3.90 sshd 44000lb rears, 13 speed, aftermarket grill, projector headlights. We are in the middle of a restoration. Going to use it pulling super-b grain trailers hauling conola meal starting summer of 2024 in Alberta.

[@jimmyjaymezc101]

That old 359 short hood Pete reminds me of my dad's '76 359 he had many years ago with a Big Cam III 400 HP Cummins engine and a 13 speed transmission. Plus it had the 36 inch crawl in coffin sleeper too

[@timkis64]

you allmost have to have those air whistlers behind screens.one bug plugs the hole,the air blows thru to make the sound.

[@timblackmon3581]

Hey Mark, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Tomball, Texas. Thanks for sharing a video today, I always enjoy the auction videos keeping me busy while the Thanksgiving feast is cooking.

[@briancee4603]

I cant believe you walked right past that beautiful Sterling 1:18

[@wlb136724]

Thats an older 359. Shes got a Unilite "little window" cab, nice!

[@daviddeaton1575]

❤ Great chanel I drove big rig cross country for 10 years And I still miss it Love all the old tricked out rigs from the past These new drivers dont know how good they got it with all the newer air ride trucks and trailers They ride like a Cadillac now days

[@randydobson1863]

hello twin stick garage & it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks twins stick garage friends randy

[@raymondbradley6788]

Thanks Mark awesome video. You and your family. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

Too cool! I wish I could snoop in person! Thanks for taking us with you!!

[@mattlyle455]

Another great video Mark and Happy Thanksgiving ❤❤❤. The Rubber Duck from Lima, Ohio Checkin in. Those Deer Whistles as my Grandpa called them actually do work. He had them on all his cars and his Motorcycle ❤❤❤. That Ford with the Detroit would be an great candidate For a Sleeper road tractor.

[@CoalChrome]

That 389 was like a cooler version of whistlin Wilson's truck

[@1one3_Racing]

Big Trouble in Little China was one of my favourite movies growing up. You keep teasing a Pork Chop Express.

[@albertbarnes1087]

I have a 1986 FLC 120. My wife bought it for my birthday. I don’t get to work on it as much as I would like since I am a heavy hauler. She knew my favorite trucking movie was Big Trouble in Little China.

[@bulldog2000]

24:05 make that thing purr🔥

[@stansdds]

Yeah, looking at more toys, but you already have lots of toys including one that you are currently repainting and a Pontiac Trans Am to build. That 389 with the dual headlights, external air cans and "dual" exhaust reminds me of old Plymouth Dusters. Many of those Dusters were equipped with the slant-6 engine, but then an owner would repaint them to look like a 340 Duster. They had the look, but nothing under the hood.

[@jackburton5483]

I love that truck!!!

[@tommyhall2768]

Happy turkey day to you an family buddy

[@chrishowell9499]

The actual pork chop truck that was used in the movie was owned by a company in Maine called RD Roy. They went out of business about 23 years ago. They worked that truck in the fleet. I wouldn't doubt it if it's in the junk yard up in Agusta or in a field around here somewhere.

[@TwinStix]

Someone actually bought it and transported it to the UK

[@bradleypetrash-jc3dd]

Another great video keep up the good work!

[@darenm617]

So let’s say you did take on this rig as another project one day. Imagine rolling up to a truck show with a hairy replica of the monster crawling up the back of the truck, lol, that would be amazing!!!

[@TwinStix]

🤔

[@conwayconway2177]

Morning Mark... Wooooooo hoo..double deal, thanks giving (in the states)and twinsticks garage....ahh hell the turkey can wait.. Twinsticks Garage is way more important!!🇨🇦❤✝️🇺🇸🦃😎

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear TwinStickGarage Mark P. 👍👌👏 Interesting hunting video. I wonder why the owner of such an old, rusted through and heavily rodent damaged truck bothers to sell it via auction? 2) Unfortunately/Fortunately you didn't get the trucks you laid your eyes on. Too expensive anyway. Maybe also a marriage saver!? 😁 ;-) You're absolutely right: First finish your 3 projects (Snowman is nicely done, so it doesn't count as a project any longer). But the Trans Am definitely counts. I'm eagerly looking forward to see "Little by Little" finished. Of course is your prize winning Snowman replica truck a fantastic stunner. But somehow LBL it is still my favourite truck because this rig is what originally brought me to your channel. Good ol' times, sigh. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all of you.

[@jessiejamesthompkins2109]

That's awesome Mark. Happy Hunting. That would be a great project build there.

[@MaclearieFarms]

Got to love old westies

[@steel-270]

The deer whistles are dangerous The deer hears the whistle Wherever he's standing He'll stand there trying to figure out where the noise is coming from Even if its in the highway

[@larrytengwall5989]

Keep doin' what Ur doin' Mark, it's all good!

[@kevinjones2667]

Mr Mark. Your to good to us viewers. Thanks for the leisurely stroll through the yard, as always ur a classy fella. Stay 👌. ❤ from pnw oregon

[@coreycrawford1273]

The last time I saw the old Pork Chop Express truck R.D. Roy in Maine owned it that was in the late 90's

[@stephenmatwyko906]

The original truck from the movie last I knew and seen it is still in Maine. The owner used it hauling wet lap out of woodland mill. Last seen it was a few years back.

[@stubstoo6331]

Hey Mark I watched a guy who went to the caterpillar Booth at MATS this year in Louisville. Cat now supports engine's past the 3406b the blocks are cast in Mexico then machined in the states. So if someone with 💵💵💵 can always have a old school engine.

[@howardhendrickson2933]

Live 20 min from innisfail where that freightshaker was, always was curious about it too. Know that Pete quite well too, drive by it quite a bit in the summer

[@WeekendWarriorsBC]

That old Ford 9000 is a long way from home. Love your On The Hunt vids and your explanations of the different models.

[@masonjones3780]

Hey mark I’m down here in the Caribbean on vacation. Loads of old American trucks down here blowing tons of black smoke. Cool trucks but the air quality is horrible. Another great episode

[@shahzadhaider1275]

Oh man it was a hot ride brother amen to that hell yeah

[@struedel25]

Your attitude regarding automatics.... is commendable!

[@ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161]

That day cab would make a great truck to pull your camper 😅

[@stevencaka]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 to you & your family, Mark!! Another awesome episode, my friend!

[@theoldskoolguy]

1:34 I recognize that truck, last time I saw it was in Sherwood park at the flying J with a load on. I have a picture of it on my roadshots account. Looks fairly decent still

[@ben6119]

You don't see those old Fords with that custom interior very often. Awesome stuff. Truck market is really dropping fast!

[@stevecurd9113]

Fantastic video as always Mark

[@peteynum1]

On the hunt episodes are my fav :)

[@elborrachogrande]

The good ole Pork Chop Express outta Visalia CA, with six G's a month going to Mutual Fidelity Insurers of Sacramento!

[@crushingvanessa3277]

I heard the original truck is in Europe now. That was a good movie. Should use the scene from Wayne's world when they say get in the now, you can't afford it.

[@SPLASHMEWITHMUSIC]

I love old school trucks, always been a fan :)

[@rudycarlson8245]

Love that Ford flatbed with the 8V 71!

[@bojanmilankovic]

Regarding the deer whistles: I had two in the grille of my Silverado when I lived in a really rural part of New Brunswick, next to a provincial park where it was illegal to hunt deer and they seemed to have known it. There were an absurd amount of deer and they really had no fear, more than normal. I'd need to take my socks off to count the times I very nearly splattered one. After installing them, I think I saw a little less of them on the road when I was driving, but it's hard to say. The beagle I had at the time definitely heard me coming home though. Onto the rest of the vid: I liked the old Western Star and the daycab 379 the best. You mentioned the 3406C, which seem to be really uncommon. Did CAT not make them for very long? My understanding was they were around for a short time in the 90's.

[@timgouine9844]

I had deer whistles and they did work.

[@blazinSpike]

Pork chop Express, bj and the bear and moving on Riggs are next

[@briannowlan8981]

Check out Appell equipment sales may find the Freightliner you're looking for

[@dpgabert]

Hey Mark! I really like the idea of staying with in the movie and TV show trucks. I would love to see a Pork chop express, Moving On, Bj McKay, Blue Mule, Rubber Duck, Duel! Love what you have done with Snowman! You could do any one of those rig’s no problem with your skills man go for it! Go all in! You will have content for the rest of your life and word will get out and grow your Chanel big time 🤠

[@truckingwithsamantha2850]

The game whistle or deer whistle do work. I worked for trucking that put those on all their truck. I have a set of them on my personal vehicle and I drive home at night in deer areas and they stop where they are

[@adambennett2176]

Its all in the reflexes!!!

[@gravesgarage]

Nice!

[@toddbartel6300]

Sounds good

[@corners3608]

Don’t know if those whistle devices work or not but Greyhound used to have them on their buses in Canada. Can’t see if a large company like that would waste money on something if they hadn’t checked out that they worked or not.

[@pedropeter8841]

one of my Favorites the Freightliner FLC 120 1977-1987 nice truck

[@codyselcamino]

I grew up in a body shop, I couldn't tell you how many thousands of those deer whistles I've peeled off the front of deer hit cars, from my observation they do nothing

[@seansclassoictrucks]

Notice that 359 has the industrial cab where the windshield splits

[@chadkalina1257]

Love the old ford 9000

[@robbiemckinnon7901]

Mark, that old cement truck, someone may have bought it just for the cement mixer, and transfer it over to another truck in better condition and scrap the old white.

[@TwinStix]

Yeah that makes sense 🤔

[@chanceumfleet]

Lolol the nope for the fake duel pipes got me laughing 😂

[@snoman003]

A black Western Star 4800 with red stripes, circa 1978 would look quite cool as well. "Outlaw" written on the side...

[@Stale_Kracker]

I had that exact bagged front on a 389. Worst front suspension ever. You hit a sunk culvert in a back road or pot hole it will flip the leveling valve rod and dump your air. You can just pop it off spin it and pop it back on in 15 seconds but its a pain in the ass

[@bluegrassboy2448]

As a Freightliner fan, I hope this project comes to fruition.

[@robbalinski1606]

people bash on the paccars but I'm telling ya they take a shit kicking and keep on ticking, gutless for heavy haul like btrains etc but shit maintenance and they still usually break the million mile mark with ease. My current trucks a paccar has 1.4 million on it never been opened up, doesnt leak a drop of oil and no blowby.... only thing i miss is the power of my cummins!