Burt Builds a Bandit Contest

Thanks to all of our users who entered the Burt Builds a Bandit contest. Check out the winning video, selected by Burt Reynolds himself, and all the great entries in this channel.

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CONTEST WINNER: Spencer's TRANS-Ambition

This is my video to win the Bandit. I've got the shirt, the belt and the boots. I've almost got it all. This short video is was made by me over the Thanksgiving weekend. Special thanks to my wife for allowing it to happen!!!

The Life and Legend

David Miller - he's a husband, a father, a chef, and a Trans am FANATIC!

Burt and the Bandit, Build a Better Future For Kid

David Tenpenny is a high school automotive instructor, and he's got a plan to change some lives with the Year One BRE Trans am.

Pure & Simple - My Trans am Was Stolen

Diana Lopez recaps for us her experience of losing her Trans am to bandits! She's hoping for a new one from Burt.

Hero

Perhaps Minnesota's biggest Burt fan, Mike Kotzer is on the run, but lucky for us, captures the footage of his extraordinary escape.

Have a Smooth Ride Mr. Bandit

Matt French has a lot to say about his love for Burt, stemming from his drive-in movie experience at the tender age of 9. Thirty years later, here he is, still a die hard fan!

The Mullet

The Man, The Legend, The Mullet! No, not Burt. Neil Beville. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a truck being demolished.

American Dream

Kenneth Mendez takes us on a funny, introspective journey to get a hold of some glue... and the BRE Trans am.

Closer Friends

Clancy Bivens - he loves the movie, the legend, the car... and his pets.

My Plea for The Burt Reynold's Edition Trans-Am

My Plea for The Burt Reynold's Edition Trans-Am

Dream

I've been having this recurring dream....

Jon Begs

Jon Begs for Burt's Trans AM

Draw Your Dream Car

Experience an average day in the not so average imaginative life of Eric Henderson. He lets his creativity get him through the day with bandit fever on his brain. An art teacher, husband, and new father shows what can be done with a little sweat, vision, and hard work when his pencil hits the paper.

Poem for Burt

A special poem for Burt.... we dont just want the bandit... we want part of his legend.

Incredible dad

Dave has always given much of himself. Huge Bandit fan, 4 children, 2 grandchildren, working 10+ hours 6 days per week. Always assisting family and friends in need. Currently rebuilding a trans-am for his son who is serving in Iraq.

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CONTEST WINNER: Spencer's TRANS-Ambition

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Burt Builds a Bandit contest!

This is my video to win the Bandit. I've got the shirt, the belt and the boots. I've almost got it all. This short video is was made by me over the Thanksgiving weekend. Special thanks to my wife for allowing it to happen!!!

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Burt Builds a Bandit Contest

Thanks to all of our users who entered the Burt Builds a Bandit contest. Check out the winning video, selected by Burt Reynolds himself, and all the great entries in this channel.

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Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 23, 2007 @ 5:43pm

I thought it was great the way you had your face plastered to the window of Year One Garrett. I'm starting to put together my schedule for next year and the Bandit Run is on my list, I just need to work out the logistics. I'm not sure that I'm going to make it but if I do I'm taking you up on dinner!
garrettnut

garrettnut

Posted: December 20, 2007 @ 8:44pm

Dude, I'm right down the road from Year One. If you come out here for the Bandit Run (assuming it ends at Year One again), I'd love to say hey and see the car. Heck, you can even come over for dinner!
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 17, 2007 @ 10:09am

Thank you. Hey whbell, I can't believe that you were the Original Bandit! I think that you ought to make a little movie to re-create that story.

RedTA - I got your messages and I'll be joining the forum pretty soon. I'm a bit overwhelmed with all this new attention, but I want to start planning for all the events to visit in 2008.

So this is an open request, where are you guys at and what shows should I try and schedule to have the bandit at? I'm in Arizona so it'll take some coordination to get to everywhere, but I totally want to share this experience with as many people as possible. SO, where and when in 2008 is the bandit going to show up? Suggestions?
whbell

whbell

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 11:48pm

Congrats on your winning video Spencer. When I first heard about this contest I figured with the event in my life before Smokey & the Bandit came out, I was a shoe in. Problem is my story could only be told because I couldn't fathom the movie not to mention this contest 31 years later. If I had I would have video documented that trip and maybe this would have gone my way. I did the best I could with what I had to work with to tell my Trans Am story. I planned to relive it, now you can relive it for me. Good luck my man.
RedTA

RedTA

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 11:01pm

Congratulations hope to se you on the Bandit Run www.thebanditrun.com
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 9:41pm

The top 5 are the videos that are on this page.
Spencer's Trans AMbition
Jumpstart
Draw your Dream car
Man's Best Friend
Chasing the Dream Car
paulmkelly

paulmkelly

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 8:51pm

Very creative video. Can anyone tell me where I can view the top five videos or at least which ones made the top five?
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 3:48pm

Hey WreckTA, you don't suck at ALL. When we talk about your video around my house we refer to you as "the competition". I really do think that you did a great job with that video. I think that I'm going to have to get a car mount for my camera so I can get some of those great shots like you did.
WreckTA

WreckTA

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 2:23pm

Congrats Spence. Drive it hard. I thought for sure I was at least gonna be in the top 5. It hurts to do so much work and get it looking pro and not even get the top 5! lol I suck.
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 11:45am

WOW! I am absolutely speechless (that's why I'm typing). Thank you all for your kind words. I need to figure out a way to take this thing on tour so that I can show it off to everybody. You guys are great, thanks to all the work that you guys have done making such great videos.
kevinmorgandesigns

kevinmorgandesigns

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 11:04am

A sincere congrats on the big win...anyone who submitted a video knows all the hard work that goes into making them. I know I gave my 110% and i can see that you did as well. You are luckier than you will ever know. Please enjoy that car for all of us, and be sure to upload alot of pictures. God bless, & take care of that car...she is a beauty!!
Kevin Morgan
init2winit

init2winit

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 1:16am

Dude! Congrats man! You earned it. Enjoy it. Love it. Cherish it. I sure thought my $100k bribe to the judges was gonna get me somewhere... but apparently not :) I need a drink...
mykidsdaddy

mykidsdaddy

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 12:51am

Congrats Spencer! Great job on the video. I hope you enjoy the car (what's not to enjoy!). :)
spfr

spfr

Posted: December 15, 2007 @ 12:01am

congrats, i enjoyed the video, made mine on t-giving weekend too. have fun with the car!
garrettnut

garrettnut

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 11:39pm

Yours is the only video I ever watched twice because I actually enjoyed it. I'm bummed, of course, but I don't mind losing to you. Good job, man.
2184pro

2184pro

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 11:20pm

And there you have it. Congratulations. Even before we were announced as finalists--the first time I watched your video I knew I was in trouble. Way to go! Enjoy...
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 3:55pm

Thanks man. I had some co-workers around my desk and I was showing them your video entry. As soon as we got to the image of you sitting on the hood in front of the pyramids we all lost it. Great photoshop skills! Best of luck tonight and have fun at the recital.
init2winit

init2winit

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 3:36pm

Spencer INCREDIBLE job on this. I feel very lucky to be in the company of you other finalists. There is some real talent here and a lot of passion. The suspense is killing me for tonight! And the even crazier part is that I will have to catch the episode later. My daughter has a Christmas recital tonight I wouldn't miss for the world (or the Bandit :)
Good luck!
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 1:40pm

Thanks Dave. I'll be watching tonight!
mykidsdaddy

mykidsdaddy

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 12:59pm

Spencer..you have nothing to apologize for...CarGuy is just being nasty...your video was fantastic...when the contest was first announced...I actually thought about doing something very similar but with my whole family driving a 'ghost' car...I ended up doing a little bit of that in our 'jumpstart' video. And, yes, that was me you saw on the Bandit Run stuff....we are big fans of the car and Burt. I was even there over 15 years ago when he made an appearance at Evening Shade High School in Arkansas...back when he was on that show. It was a lot of fun. Best of luck to you and congratulations on a great video.
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 11:08am

I remember that the description of the contest said to be creative, recreate a scene from the movie, grow a mustache etc. In my entry video I showed that I've got the hat, the shirt, the belt and the boots. I also showed that I've got some sweet driving skill. :D

"All I need now is the car."

The contest was all done in fun, and I had a blast doing it. I'm glad you liked it enough to comment.
Carguy4life

Carguy4life

Posted: December 14, 2007 @ 5:18am

So you deserve the car because why? Cute but what about the assignment “Why do you deserve the bandit?????????
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 13, 2007 @ 10:52am

Thanks for the comments. I had a great time putting this together.
cholo

cholo

Posted: December 13, 2007 @ 10:02am

awesome...
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: December 12, 2007 @ 11:11pm

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I enjoyed your stop motion video, but I thought that the mustache growing was the best part.
Venezuelated

Venezuelated

Posted: December 12, 2007 @ 10:58pm

This is easily the best one...has to be the winner!

go spencer...enjoy the TA!

good luck with your animation

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BueHGVfJReg
jonecat

jonecat

Posted: November 29, 2007 @ 4:45pm

This is by far the best one I have seen so far, good job Spencer!!!
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: November 29, 2007 @ 10:09am

I had a blast doing it. My original idea was to use a go-kart but I don't have one. You did a great job with that.
jweller

jweller

Posted: November 28, 2007 @ 11:00pm

Greeaaaaaaaaat. Stop animation is a lot of fun, I love doing it. I like the end of the video, haha.
Spencer_B3

Spencer_B3

Posted: November 27, 2007 @ 9:40pm

LOL! I'm only 6' 3". :D I shot it widescreen, but something when wrong in the conversion. I wanted to get this into the contest before the deadline and didn't mind that things got a little stretched.
garrettnut

garrettnut

Posted: November 27, 2007 @ 8:41pm

The music really makes this video work. What are you, about 7 feet tall?