Smokey & The Bandit Tribute Truck - Kenworth 100th Anniversary Show

#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!
Check out Kenworth’s history (same as what I was looking at in the trailer) at: www.kenworth.com/kenworth-100...
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
Enjoy watching the progress of this Kenworth W900A project, the ongoing Peterbilt 359 restoration and the upcoming #IronDuke Kenworth K100 cabover I’m planning to build up like the one used in the 70’s trucking movie High Ballin’ with Jerry Reed and Peter Fonda.
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[@philipmichel215]

Mark, must be no finer a feeling than seeing your blood, sweat, tears & money pay off at the show!

[@TwinStix]

It’s nice to be able to share it with so many awesome folks 👍

[@C10-BMC]

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!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@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!!!

[@Hard_Right]

i thought it was no finer feeling than peter mobiling

[@stevencaka]

Awesome 👏 Mark!!

[@deathhawk81]

Burt Reynolds & Jerry Reid would be proud :D

[@danielschreier6700]

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!

[@TwinStix]

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 😂

[@Rosie.Langer]

@@TwinStixthey did not want to interview you because they know your a huge youtube Star 🎉

[@rudycarlson8245]

Who else looks forward to Thursdays because there will be a new video from twin sticks garage?

[@dacco2]

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.

[@m42037]

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?

[@michaelb.42112]

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.

[@mattstewart5712]

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.

[@maartenbos8346]

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.

[@mwes154]

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. 👍🏼

[@michaelstone917]

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!

[@uliwehner]

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.

[@drumfunktion3184]

Can’t wait for you to take out a row of parked bikes. She looks good .

[@jrneff9773]

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

[@roberthood2352]

What a magnificent journey,thanks for taking us along on this amazing restoration

[@aatruckn03]

The split ring aluminum wheels is the chef's kiss on your beautiful truck. Outstanding job Mark!

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

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.

[@SPENJERE]

God bless all you Canadian truckers 🙏 . Thank you for bringing this tribute together, a man called Bandit from Atlanta GA . . .

[@JamesWhite-oo2th]

❤❤ 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 !!! ❤❤

[@davidwhiten3742]

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. 👍🏻

[@verdiajohnson6487]

C`MON Son EAST BOUND & DOWN LOADED UP & TRUCKING.. Boy how time flys TY.

[@vettebecker1]

Definitely awesome job on this, a fantastic show piece and I’m sure a blast to drive!!!

[@user-yr2en2sh1i]

Ken Worth transport cabs and tailors. My favorite transports. 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦

[@myleswinchester8884]

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

[@bjthomas8225]

This is one of the best episodes online!

[@michaelb.42112]

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.

[@dennycelestinohybridspecies]

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!

[@stevezwemer1262]

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.

[@whitesocks1234567890]

I love the fact that you even got the calculator in it

[@markwilliamson2795]

My only Bro passed away from cancer in 1993 at 41 years old , leaving wife and kids behind and many friends. He was born to drive trucks...When he was younger it was anything then he got hired to drive long haul equipment truck in the 70's for rock & roll groups .After that he went local with a cement mixer truck....would ride his Gold Wing to work even in the rain...after early morning coffee with the other guys... He played guitar and had several bands he was a lefty and played a right handed guitar upside down..Still missing him... I wrote a tribute to Smokey and the Bandit in my story , Pioneers of Power .....on Facebook free read.....as my Bro liked to say when leaving....Be cool....

[@cowboy5252]

Thanks for taking us along to the show Mark, all your hard work payed off, Snowman looks a treat, minty! 👏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@The_A_Cast]

“It goes 0-60 in….about a minute” 🤣 Absolutely GORGEOUS truck!

[@chrisseaward4770]

first time watching your channel. thankyou for awakening some emotion is this old dog. remembering our beloved movie too.

[@jonathanbair523]

Ban Two is one of the most iconic truck there is....

[@timboslice46]

Truck show etiquette 101 You can look, but don’t touch!

[@snoman003]

Outstanding, made the media as well. BTW, love the Twin Stick logo in the haz placard holder.

[@russvoight1167]

Love the original stacks and bumper

[@timbtimmyjim]

Just started watching the video and noticed that you even have the Snowman's calculator on the dash!!!!!! Love it!!!

[@draughonc]

Love that you had Fred in the jump seat.

[@EricJohnson-vu5nj]

Even got the calculator right! Looks awesome

[@XRRS_Riyo]

I can imagine the Trans Am next to the W900a Kenny already, man. It's amazing!

[@OlSgtLove]

The Snowman Rides Again !!!!!!!!

[@user-dg9sn8fj8g]

Dang Mark you did one hell of a job on your truck.

[@mitchellmartin5906]

great truck done a flawless job great history kenworth has especially here in australia

[@nsvirginiafankelly9526]

Hell of a job on that KW !!! Most iconic KW in the world. I like how you put the gold 73 model bug on the hood. Looks good and sounds good!! 😊👍🏻. I feel like the snowman when I’m driving my W9😬

[@user-tj1fe5gd7z]

I love your Rig smokey and the bandit

[@mountaindew4340]

Awesome tribute truck. I have enjoyed watching all of your builds. From a fellow 1976 model keep ‘em rolling

[@janetleishman3776]

Magnificent truck!

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Great looking truck! Thanks for the video, a load of nice KWs

[@sheriffjustice1]

Breaker, breaker, to the Snowman.

[@dustinbass-tz2tm]

Atta boy Mark you did it 👏

[@stratostatic]

Beautiful job on the truck! Congrats!

[@mowerjeff8990]

Looks great. All the hard work paying off.

[@metalhead7181]

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.

[@user-tr7by2oj1z]

Beautiful, piece of history ❤👍🇺🇲🚛💯😎

[@drjoci]

Very cool ! You were on TV. You are now officially a celebrity in a good way. :D

[@Latingent50]

All it needs is for some local brewery to hook u up with a load of beer cases, 🤣LOL!! That truck turned out gorgeous, and the old Cummins doesn't make noise, it makes sweet music🎶🎵, I love it!! Great job keeping the old girl alive!!!

[@truckertae9725]

My favorites are the kenworth K100C W900A Are my favorites and this is a very unique show

[@dannyodonnell6227]

Great truck show twin sticks thanks for letting us tag along truck and trailer looks super cool all that hard work really paid off

[@BiornBear]

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!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@harmontrucking4926]

I am a second generation truck driver out of Ky USA. Got a 100th anniversary Kenworth T680, in process of buying a 1986 K100. Let me tell you sir id trade them both for your Snowman Rig. I absolutely love it. Awesome job Sir.

[@sodapop8408]

Like a kid in a candy store keep grinning Mark.

[@randydobson1863]

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

[@ElectronicMechanic50]

Not a convoy this is a dream! Soo cool

[@sandradunn7547]

Sweet sound, brought back a lot of memories

[@stansdds]

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.

[@KISW1]

Very sweet. Thank you for sharing

[@towncoupe]

Simply FANTASTIC MARK

[@gregh61]

Love the day cab with the 8” stacks !!

[@johnblyth9787]

I remember Smokey and The Bandit comming out. Seen it at a drive in theatre in Australia. I think I still have a very old shirt from around the same time, it has a long nose and a cab over KW on it. I am now 68. Your truck is realy great. Hope it was a head turner at the show

[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

I like 👍 big rig 🚛 trucks I think 😅 they are really cool 😎 you have a great day

[@Datshiny6.7]

Can’t wait to see dat rig on the road

[@mrcschubbyboymodels2503]

Jake brake! Like a kid with a new toy! LOL and that's why my boss took off the straight pipes off my truck! LOL

[@kristoffermangila]

"East bound and down, loaded up and truckin' A-we gonna do what they say can't be done We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run".

[@thundercockize]

GORGEOUS RIG/RIGS!!!🤘

[@richardrineer771]

Awesome video of your restoration, I enjoy watching your videos

[@pearsonba350]

This is one of those videos that I wish I could give multiple thumbs up- Looking good Mark!

[@rlracing8625]

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.

[@ronmarsh2176]

Twin Stick you built a awesome truck love your videos keep the great work

[@KevinMurano]

So cool I remember when you built the first truck in your driveway.

[@raymoore8162]

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!😂

[@user-bl2xg4me5z]

Best truck ever

[@GusMonastratenorOperaClassical]

The truck of my dreams. Congratulations! Greetings from Argentina.

[@user-cv1jw4vs3z]

The truck and trailer look good ❤❤

[@johnnyfair]

well done

[@cliffordmaynard6559]

That was Awesome to watch.

[@matthoward923]

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.

[@johnscott5105]

So nice to see these old trucks restored to their glory. These were the days when trucks had character. Not the cookie cutter ones we have today.

[@31186dan]

I haven’t watched every video, but have been sort of following along. Snowman looks great! Happy to see it come together so nicely!

[@geno9208]

Dude... He's even got the calculator!!! (My mother had the same exact calculator when I was a kid!)

[@TwinStix]

… and the Pace CB and police scanner 👀

[@rickeyburke2596]

Those are some beautiful rigs, Like yous still the best. Too bad Jerry couldn't have seen it.

[@jamesmeredith381]

I love the old C cab! I have 4 of them 3 wood and metal and a fiberglass one! The wood ones I can't see a manufacturer for them! I haven't seen that blue & yellow in a long time the old Alaska Hi way Express since I moved from White Horse!

[@evanpaul883]

Beautiful Beautiful trucks !!

[@waynehenson1094]

Great Great video, thank you.

[@mattberg916]

Nice to see you make the evening news for a good reason 😂

[@tattoojo91]

Dude, the truck looks amazing

[@spottedhoss1920]

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.

[@nzt_videos4271]

Well done Mate... it has come up mint..!! now enjoy it... 👍

[@billnboo4u]

that was great be proud have fun

[@johnboggs9120]

Mark good work on snowman all you need is another k100 and another w900 to make the movin on truck and bj and the bear I can't wait see the Duke finished keep up the good work I'm a big kenworth fan

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

Mark, that was epic! Cheers! Earl

[@user-qe5cl6nm6g]

Well you did one hell of a job you deserve it 😅🎉🎉

[@ericceulemans7851]

Drive like a boss👌😎