Smokey & The Bandit TransAm Ep.9 Mistakes Were Made

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I started the episode off fully expecting to work on Little by Little, my 1979 Peterbilt project however while cleaning up the shop I realized I neglected to put in the metal sleeves in the lower control arms on the QA1 suspension upgrade I put in last week. Luckily it wasn’t too big of an issue to put them in to reset and since I was already working on BANONE I figured I’d go ahead and remove the back differential. Thank goodness for the Vevor jack, the wildfire lift, kroil penetrant and a lot of persistence…
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[@TwinStix]

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[@bradlegg3025]

When are you going to build the truck from smoking and the Bandit 2 the GMC general

[@TwinStix]

@@bradlegg3025next project will either be a Buford police car or a General Lee 🤔

[@dieselentity6039]

​@bradlegg3025 do you know where those jimmy generals are hiding? Been trying to find at least one..maybe state side has a variety hiding in a barn or something..( I live in hawaii and only found two 😂).

[@buckndoe1193]

The rear end shop will want to know what tire size you’re going to run to help with gear ratios recommendations for your engine/trans combo.

[@spottedhoss1920]

Howdy Mark, I finally got to watch your last video, and never worry my friend everyone who does anything like has made a mistake just like this or something close, Try living down putting a 350 cummins back together and realizing you didn't put the bolts back in the carriage for the crank, heard about that one for years. Love the model good job Corey, see you next week my friend Say hello to Mrs. Twin stix for us .

[@conwayconway2177]

Lord have mercy...that feller done one heck of a job on the models... amazing...❤

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thank you Sir!, I'm feeling the love! Cheers! Earl

[@74charger44]

Put the sleeves on the car junior !😂

[@Docstantinople]

That’s how you know he’s not really a mechanic, if any kind.

[@pilotleader]

Mistakes were made, except on the Smokey and the Bandit model!! Wow, that is impressive! Enjoying the series, Mark!

[@iamrichrocker]

Corey is subscriber of the year..stunning effort..incredible details..must have taken a few hours to complete..

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

LOL... too kind, thanks a lot Cheers 🍻 Corey

[@David-jz1qh]

Wow now we get too see a General Lee BUILD ! That’s going too be something the way Mark is with details ! Can’t wait ! These plate fun videos Mark get up the great work

[@David-jz1qh]

Spell check really plate fun , get up 😠

[@user-wx8zj1jk7b]

Yeah good old Ontario boys lol that is absolutely awesome mark what a beautiful display right on mark .

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Instructions!?... We don't need no stinking instructions!!!!!!LOL That would have been disastrous if you didn't put those bushings in. Great recovery Mark! Thanks for the review of my Snowman build, it was a lot of fun! I gasped when you pulled out the truck and the front axle had broke off!! You didn't tell me that. I've had lots of great comment from experienced modelers since I posted my build. It looks so awesome Mark. your Trans Am will is going to be exquisite!!! Cheers..🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 Earl

[@troypatton7290]

that middle bolt is just a pin that holds the springs together and locates the rear end mark

[@user-xe3qm1gu9g]

What an amazing job on that model! Mark, been following your channel sjnce almost the start. That Smokey and the Bandit truck gives me shivers! That movie got me wanting to be a truck driver. Be 24yrs jn July. Great builds! Great job too btw. Ya should be proud of your work! Everything is a learning curve. Ya got a great channel!

[@steel-270]

Love the model truck and car that looks awesome I want one now

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

A couple hundred dollars, 6 months, a lot of love and it's all yours!! Cheers!! Earl

[@glenndoherty6864]

Th 400 is what you should use with the new poncho motor. 355 gears would be a good gear.

[@cogboy302]

I have a bit of catching up to do on your videos. I haven't watched the last three yet. Came over to Ireland from England early March to help my sister find a new car, then our Mum (Mom) had a heart attack and ended up in Coronary Care. Then they discovered she'd also fractured a hip. And now she has a chest infection and is on on IV antibiotics. Still in hospital, she's been in since Easter Saturday, but she's still alive so far. Promise I'll watch them all once the current stress is over. Keep on trucking.

[@TwinStix]

Hope she’s feeling better soon 👍

[@cogboy302]

​@@TwinStix, us too. Thank you. I said before, keep the Corvette wheels as a set of 'winter wheels' and use the snowflakes for summer/show use. The snowflakes are a massive pain in the ass to clean/polish.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Mark, u are doing an awesome job redoning Bandit one car. It was very nice of Corey on building the Car&truck/trailer to look like your car&truck/trailer. great job

[@OldTruckerDrew]

back in the day my friend rebuilt his vw and had leftover parts and was so happy about it ;]

[@RRRIBEYE]

Mark, you bring an old saying to mind; "I do it *RIGHT* because I do it *TWICE!* " lol. Glad you found those parts! Had you not, you might have been downplaying the 'quality' of QA suspensions!!!!

[@davidhopkins6683]

It's better to unbolt both front and rear shackles of the leaf springs while securely supporting the differential in place. It's easier to knock the leaf springs off of the center bolts once it's out. But you got it done! It was hard to watch you work that hard, you really earned that cold one.

[@Trueno1600]

Concerning differentials, what I learned while searching for the ideal traction adder for my Jeep is that if your Trans Am is gonna be a cruiser and your wife will drive it most of the time, then rebuild the stock Posi. For spirited driving for both twisties and straight lines, a Torsen-type torque-biasing diff, such as an Eaton True-Trac or a Quaife is the best, and for drag racing, go with a more rowdy lunchbox locker or a spool.

[@bwlyon]

If you don’t care much about gas mileage a 3.55:1 will be a happy medium for a none overdrive trans. If you go with an overdrive, 3.73:1 or a 3.90:1 will give you much better off the line acceleration. 3.07:1 sucks!!! I have an 08 Chrysler Aspen with the 5.7 Hemi and tow package that has the OEM 3.90:1 gear ratios and it gets going real quick. I test drove a new Durango with the tow and go package and a 5.7 and it was dreadfully anemic on acceleration with its tall gears 3.08:1 I think.

[@Steve-iw8yz]

Gm choices would be 3.42 or 3.73

[@user-wx8zj1jk7b]

Well mark you do what you have to where not going to stop watching your channel lol .

[@mikerooney7928]

If you’re using old parts, make sure they’re good to go, but then put new bushings back in. I would put in new from a good suspension source. Year One.

[@user-pw3jw6nk5l]

I work with Corey "Eral the dinasour" Widmeyer in quality at work. These replicas were truly a labour of love, and glad to see the end result fully displayed! He loved making it (as painstaking at times it could be) . His attention to detail from clips of one of his favourite movies , he made it as true as could possibly be done!😅 Keep up the great work both of you!!

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

LOL Thanks for putting up with all my "would you look at this?' and "see what I did"... Attention to detail I am........ You know that one! Earl

[@conwayconway2177]

Wooooooo 🤘....and little by little...lol..summer will come...hey twinsticks garage family ❤🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸❤️✝️❤️😎

[@myesenc]

You have some great and generous fans👍👍

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Mark himself is a very gracious man himself and shows his appreciation. He too did return the favor and I'll post that in the near future of what he gave me. Cheers! Earl

[@Gumshoe88]

1 of 1 - what a collectible!!

[@michaelhertwig4528]

As we used to say in the Army: Shit happens when you party naked! But don't feel bad, everyone who ever has done some wrench pulling has had some parts "left over", yours truly included. Annoying, but it is better to find out. Cory built some beautiful models. Thumbs up!

[@dougbailey392]

As a model builder myself Im amazed they arrived in the condition they did, kudos to the builder. There are a few hundred hours in those models

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks a lot Doug. I've gotten a bunch of great comments since I posted the build. I made the display case and crate to ship. I tried to package it up the best I could but I think Canada Post gave it a couple kicks. I'm actually surprized the mirrors didn't come off!! Cheers! Earl

[@user-pw3jw6nk5l]

I work with the model builder, alot of time and thought was put into how to safely transport it as well

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

@@user-pw3jw6nk5l Thanks for the love there Buddy!! Earl

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Mark, and for the viewers. You misread part of my letter. I did not scratch-build the reefer unit. I think I said I didn't want to scratch-build it. I found Phillip Baker in London Ontario who 3D printed it. I'm not that talented as you think. Phil was the man. I believe he commented below, he does some awesome HO scale 3D printing. Phil did this reefer as a custom request. I show that in my 2nd posting of the trailer build. I am very humbled by all the comments on how well it turned out and I appreciate it very much! Like every body else, we can't wait for your next weeks posting Mark! Cheers🍻 Earl

[@mbritton1984]

What an INCREDIBLE model!!!! Kudos to Cory! 🫡

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks Buddy, It was a lot of fun to build!! Cheers! Earl

[@philipmichel215]

What a great day in the shop! We all been there, we all make mistakes. It's admitting it and how you recover from it that matters. Glad you realized before the Mrs (or anyone else) was driving it down the highway or curvy road! And your fan Corey, what a great looking replica and tribute to your Smokey and Bandit tribute projects.

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks a lot Phil. First set of models I have built in over 15 years!!! Cheers! Earl

[@philstrainlayout]

I was the one who designed and 3d printed the reefer for Corey. Corey sent me the link for your video.

[@TwinStix]

Amazing work 👏

[@philstrainlayout]

It was fun working with him to get it right.

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

Phil went above and beyond, picking out details that I didn’t even think about. As Mark says, He is a class act! Cheers 🍻 Corey

[@Dave-0523]

Yes Mark, it is a prorate sticker "bingo" plate.

[@FL.AirBoater]

That’s one great model and gift!!!! Enjoy your videos from rual central Fl.

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks for the love, it was fun to build! Cheers! Earl

[@WACRE44]

MAN those are Awesome looking models he made!

[@thercbarn5001]

Another one for you to consider is a under over drive for the trans. It bolts on the back of the trans. The bolt in the leaf is a center pin for the rear end also. Don't forget new bushings if you stay with the leaf springs! Mike

[@jeepanimal2943]

I agree. A Gear Vendors unit is expensive BUT, money saved in fuel expenses is money in the pocket. (For better tools. Or that new shop he wants.)

[@richardgooding498]

Mark, I'm trying to remember. But I am pretty sure that the gear ratio I liked was the 356 ratio. Because it has good take off power, high end performance without high RPM's, plus the gears are heavier duty than anything under. Great job man. Bottom's up.

[@RichardEKranz]

Amazing Model~

[@1911MikeinOregon]

I was going to say that I was surprised you didn't notice the slop in the bushings when you put the control arms on, but then I remembered a couple things that I forgot in the past, and wondering how in the heck I didn't notice it when I was doing it 😊

[@timeberhardt2633]

Nice model looks just like what you build snowmans truck and trailer and the trans Am thank you Mark for another video

[@leonardkilburn3431]

If you are serious about the 500HP, then you might want to go with a 3:73 rear and a 700 - 4 -R Trans.

[@lsdean77]

Realistically 400hp is all one will see out of a 400 if ya want a reliable engine to cruise down the hwy..

[@dustinbass-tz2tm]

Ban 1 is coming along Mark keep it up bud also can't wait ti what u paint lbl she's gonna be sweet

[@mattgates2191]

Reasonably, leaf springs aren’t too expensive. You should get new vs running those old rust straps. 😊

[@TwinStix]

Oh I wouldn’t even use the old ones as pry bars 😂

[@thomasaley8839]

Thank you you're a blessing

[@louismunoz4709]

Mark, the video on the car restoration is great. I’m learning from your experiences. Mistakes will happen however at the end it will all come together. Thanks for the video and enjoy the cold draft beer!

[@TheFuckstick913]

Those “springs” on the shocks are just helpers. My 80 Camaro had the same on them when I first got the car, you don’t need them just run new shocks alone. Great video like always

[@MrNota500]

Yeah people use to like the raked look back in the 80's and 90's. JC Whitney for the win.

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Mark, Now you have to find somewhere safe to place it!! Your walls are getting pretty full up! Cheers 🍻🍻 Earl

[@TwinStix]

Yeah I need need more shelving for the model and the Best in Show trophy 👀

[@simonmackie8258]

Hey Mark, didn’t you say you read the instructions? Must have missed that bit eh? 😂😂😂. Either way, great content bloody love this channel! ❤

[@christestorff1091]

"Daddy the top came off! No sh*t" lol 😂

[@bo.bandit.darville]

Coming along great

[@gsmith882]

Do you ever look back at videos you made before you had an impact wrench!, and now you have cranes, hydraulic lifts, pneumatic Jacks... what's next ??😅 Love the videos here in the UK

[@garysprandel1817]

That's OK Mark we all have those moments. A couple weeks after completing the 1/25 scale Snowman I dug out the old Airwolf helicopter kit. Got to the point of putting the interior together with the two fuselage halves and after multiple " build a model, it's relaxing they said " moments finally got them together and the instrument panel and copilot seats worked free and started rattling around inside. Quickly and carefully pry the fuselage halves apart before the glue set and retrieved the panel and seat and set about getting things set again. Combination of super glue and 5 minute epoxy got the panel and halves back together and walk away for some lunch. Come back refreshed and check to make sure the clamps are holding, pick up Airwolf and noticed the copilot seat sitting on the workbench. Nice job on that model and see Corey is a fellow OCD detail nerd when it comes to building and that front axle is a notorious weak spot on that kit and was one of the first uses of 5 minute epoxy in my build. The kit came out in 74 75ish as the Movin On Kenworth and I'll just put it this way there was a lot of issues the cotton candy gauze of childhood nostalgia covered over with that kit.

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

LOL , Thanks Gary! I used to paint everything before assembly. This was the first time I didn't and it still popped apart. I thought for sure that the mirrors would not survive the trip but they did!! Cheers! Earl

[@marysoldeeley2218]

I thought that had gone pretty smooth. You do your REwork very well too! Extra practice right?!😅 Great Show Mark! What an absolutely fantastic gift you got!! An incredible model set! The case will make it easier to clean the dust off. A lot of work and pride went into that. Just like you put into your full size versions!

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks for the comment Mary. Being in a shop, I knew it would need a display case. Cheers! Earl

[@hotrodfarmer2193]

There’s a company that makes a 4 bar bolt in kit that replaces the leaf units. With coilovers. They actually buil a full frame now to bolt in to the original unibody mounting and rear leak mounts. It’s an amazing unit.

[@sodapop8408]

Man what do you do.”you just suck it up and move forward great video mark”

[@dieselentity6039]

Awesome video as always Mark...keep up the good work..😊

[@PeterJames-th6jb]

Hi Mark Greetings again from "Down Under" I am loving the content, its my first order of business every Friday morning to catch up on the builds, and see your progress. Your enthusiasm, even during rework, is awesome, and is a real credit to you. One thing that I particularly enjoy is the background music, just love the instrumental country tunes. Is it possible for you to list your music selections in the descriptions, as it would be terrific to get some of these for my own playlist. I'm sure there are others who would agree. Thanks again for all you do on the channel. Aussie Truckie Pete

[@tedcass8286]

Thank you , you make Thursday the best

[@DashVR.]

That's an awesome model..love it.

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

it was fun to build!!! Cheers! Earl

[@larrytengwall5989]

Great video Mark!

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Mark & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Mark & Friends & Randy

[@Sweet68Camaro]

3:55 for a TH350 and you will be fine. BTW Those rubber spacers around the leaf springs are anti-squeak pads. When you were about to loosen the spring pack nut, I was thinking NOOOOO. But I guess it worked out for you.

[@byronmoon8351]

That's cool and beautiful

[@leonardkilburn3431]

The bolts in the center of each leaf spring, are called center bolts, they keep the rear end from crab walking.

[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

Every body makes a mistake sometimes don’t let it get to you just take your time and do it right and I think 💭 you are doing a great job 👏🏾 on the car 🚗 or the truck 🛻 and I like 👍 your snow man truck 🛻 and trailer you are a great 👍 mechanic 👨‍🔧 you have a great day 😮

[@garylietz6305]

Amazing ..........

[@AlCabin1]

Yep! That's how I would have done it! Twice and still missed a couple steps and had parts leftover.

[@teddybertgarage4119]

Hey Mark, you should have a few Tabarn… in your tools box 😂 Hi from Quebec 😊

[@jasonbauer8]

If you go with a th700 or 4L60, go with a 3.42 rear gear, 4L80, go 3.73. The 4L60 has a 3.06 low gear and with big block torque, it'll work great with the 3.42. I have a 76 c-15 gmc I swapped in a fuel injected LT-1 350 and 4L60E trans, the truck has 3.73's with 28" tall tires. It IS a burn out machine with this setup but, it's slow to gain speed. It revs to the moon but doesn't gain mph so when I can swap in a 3.42, it should gain mph faster at any given rpm. And a 3.42 should help calm the wheel spin down. And if you're running a big block, there will be plenty of wheel spin! 😅

[@johnmuncy4872]

Great model

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks Johnny, I really appreciate the comment! Cheers! Earl

[@brettwilkinson8904]

Model kit is awesome

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thank Brett!! Cheers, Earl

[@user-ll6bz6wb2w]

QA1 does offer a 4 link. Got one for my 78 TA that I’ve been building myself as a modernized replica bandit

[@armandopatane5343]

Those models are sweet

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thank a lot Armando! Cheers!, Earl

[@jeffkuipers1030]

that totally sucks that it's cold and still snow on the ground while in south central wisconsin we have sunny with 55-70 degree and already cut my grass twice and farmers are in the fields planting.

[@adventureswithjayusa9570]

I’d do 3.73 with a 700-r4 trans! Will make a sweet ride. Four link is the only way to go! Great video!!!

[@MichaelLauer-kt9iq]

Maybe look into a Gearvendor overdrive unit. They make overdrive units for various automatic and manuals that bolts to the existing transmission. I’m not sure what they run for price but it may be something to look into.

[@raywilson800]

Kool❤

[@nonsequitur807]

3.73 + .69 OD (700R4) + 28" tires puts your rpms around 2100 @70mph. Very good imo. 3.55 will get you closer to the magical 2000rpm. BTW I love the Haynes Kelsey c3 slots on the T/A. Yea, I know that's incorrect lol just saying.

[@ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161]

400 turbo Trans and a 342 rear gear with a 4link rear suspension. Look at TRZ racing

[@johnsaunders6865]

Ride Tech makes a triangulated 4 link with coil overs for those cars.

[@larryspencer76]

Man you have amazing videos. Learn by your mistakes thats how we learn lol.

[@TwinStix]

It’s the best way 👍

[@tater_relocater]

Bummer man bummer clip 😂. All good. Them coil booster shocks are because the rear was sagging in the past new springs would cure that or 4 link coil overs.

[@josephhanley3822]

Just made the same mistake with the front end on a 70 t/a amazing model by the way.

[@caleclarkson7591]

Thought that was going to turn into the slack adjusters all over again😂

[@richardhiggins8820]

Rip queen loretta 21:30

[@duncanmccarvill2947]

If you have to go back to Leafs. Standens Spring in Calgary can make you new ones

[@noshsreqd]

Those bushing sleeves will greatly enhance the handling characteristics of Bandit 1 in the end. Good call on the rework! Rear end ratios can be a dilemma with a three speed auto. The 3.07 would be best all around especially at highway speeds with no converter lockup as long as you keep the cam in the engine on the mild side. If you went with a 700R4 or 4L60 trans then 3.55's would be good. They also have lower first ratios that would give you better off the line performance.

[@chrisrauch9717]

I replaced the original springs in my TA and went from3 to a 4 leaf pack. Nade a big difference on ride and stance of the car

[@majobis]

I have a 1976 Malibu Classic that originally had a 305 engine with the turbo 350 transmission and a 2.56 open diff rear-end. It now has a 1994 TBI 454 with the first gen electronic overdrive 4 speed (basically a 700R4 with electronics in it) It runs a cruises fine with that 2.56 rear gear set up with the end result of a lower RPM fuel mileage wise As for your choice for a transmission I would go with the overdrive (4 speed), 3.07 rear end would be fine but 3.73 would be better A 3.62 would be just fine too for the in-between ratios of the two there A better choice also is find a used rear end for cheap and those are everywhere and some have a posi setup in them. Looks like it also had a drum to disc conversion done on it. I dont see too many cars of that year with factory disc's on the rear Those models of the car and truck are awesome to look at

[@larryspencer76]

You can turn tire full revolution count how many times drive shaft turns that will give you ratio.

[@meganallensmithjr2670]

Great Job Twinsticks 👏

[@harrycanyon5298]

Those look like spring assist shocks from Monroe.

[@toddstegner9894]

Hey Mark check out a "gear vendor". You can put it behind that 3 speed and it'll give overdrive and is rated for like 1200ft/lbs of torque

[@brandonthomas5999]

Hey Mark not sure if you car has it, but I've seen guys find their build sheet underneath the backseat. I guess Pontiac put them under there as the cars came off the line! Just figured id share, Thanks for another great video!

[@ehcatsfaneric2211]

It would be a nice display in the trailer with the merchandise on the things fans have sent you...when you travel to shows

[@JohnW1711stock]

Throw that rear in the dump or sell to someone. Those C-clip, crush sleeve, 10 bolts are junk. Plus, it's probably bent. Buy an entire 12 bolt, or 9" from Moser, or Strange. If you use overdrive get a 3.55 gear. It's not cheap, but it won't wreck your car, or kill you. Great models!

[@steveray7770]

Mark, you are awesome buddy! Things you do for the safety of your family, your wife and kids will ride this vehicle, well done, and you've earned your beer

[@jeepanimal2943]

First. Dang nice model "Earl." Very nice. Second, Mark, a truck build is NEVER done. Never. Third, Wondered iffin you were gonna admit defeat and replace them springs. Yer adding horsepower, them ancient springs would have snapped on Mrs Twinsticks first all smoke burnout. Fourth, go with an updated transmission. Snowman will haul bass, don't wanna have to keep stopping to wait for her to catch up. And, the overdrive will be nice on the road. Besides, iffing she stomps on it hard enough, it'll do the double downshift, and pull smoke at road speed. Go with the 3.73's, and the locker you got now. Remember though, when pulling into the truck shows, she needs to be completely sideways and you ten feet off her bumper to make it look right. And still doing a solid 20 mph! Jakes a'screamin'! Another idea. BUild a false wall in the trailer, and stack Coors boxed to the roof. You can nail/glue/fasten the boxes (emptied) to th wall for safety when DOT/MT pull you aside. Well, maybe one or two loose ones for effect.

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

Thanks Jeep!! Earl

[@jeepindave5464]

4.56 gears and a spool. Smoke'em 😂

[@eddiehewitt9239]

I like a 3:40 gear.