Legendary actor, Burt Reynolds, will reunite with his famous Trans Am for a new series, Celebrity Rides: Burt Builds a Bandit, premiering a new episode on DIY Network on November 2 at 10pm ET. This series, which premiered October 19, is part of a new automotive programming franchise for DIY, “Celebrity Rides,” that includes other high-profile celebrities including Jay Leno and Entourage's Kevin Dillon.



In the third episode, Burt Reynolds checks-in with DIY Network on the progress of the build of the Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am. In this episode, the crew faces a hefty amount of metal work. The body is cut out to make space for newer parts, and a lot of fabrication is needed to perfect it. The tubing of the vehicle is completed and all of the metal parts for the car will be created, fixed or applied. A new transmission and engine are installed.



Highlights – Episode 103:

Space is made for newer parts by cutting out the body
A lot of fabrication is needed to perfect the body
A transmission and engine are installed


In conjunction with the series, DIY launched the Burt Builds a Bandit Contest on Heavy.com, where users can upload videos explaining why they should win the car. Reynolds will help select the most creative video, and the winner gets to drive home in a fully restored Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am, as featured in Celebrity Rides: Burt Builds a Bandit. The winner will be announced during a one-hour recap special of the series on Friday, Dec. 14, which airs at 10 p.m. ET.