Saving 2 Bandit Trans Am's After They Have Been Sitting For Over 30 Years!!

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2020
  • Got the chance to help Joe Jackson at Classic Pontiac Rescue pick up these Trans Am's that have been sitting for right at 30 years! They are in amazing shape for how long they have been sitting!
    I know these are not true bandit cars I just always refer them to these years because of the movie!
    #BarnFind #TransAm #Pontiac
    Follow me on instagram / thecamaroman_96
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Komentáře • 236

  • @Devon_Lewis
    @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +7

    I posted a updated video on these cars if you want to check it out!
    czcams.com/video/yqgmyvChp9I/video.html

  • @russellhare6498
    @russellhare6498 Před 3 lety +28

    2 more legends saved. Like the Phoenix the Trams Am shall rise again!

    • @misterbuklau4053
      @misterbuklau4053 Před 3 lety +2

      Pontiac shall return, when Mary Barra gets off her power trip...

    • @paulthomson9709
      @paulthomson9709 Před 3 lety +1

      Why are these trans ams so slow ?.

    • @misterbuklau4053
      @misterbuklau4053 Před 3 lety +2

      @@paulthomson9709 There from the 70s dont forget there was a fuel crisis goung on, even with a 6.6l 400 v8 they only had around 220 hp

    • @shawnhunt2332
      @shawnhunt2332 Před 2 lety

      @@paulthomson9709 > so you can buy one cheap and put an LS 1 Chevy in it and a ^6 speed trans and you are up and running ! because 220 hp will not work.

  • @paulthesoundguy1
    @paulthesoundguy1 Před 3 lety +19

    MUSCLE CARS AND BLONDES.....BEST COMBINATION EVER

  • @kennypool
    @kennypool Před rokem +2

    I graduated automotive HS in 1975 got a job with Pontiac in the get ready shop. We installed the radios, defrosters, alarms , vinyl tops. Detailed the card and delivered them to the dealership about 3 miles away. I drove more 455 trans am cars than you can count. And they were so poorly but together, parts missing, I'm talking real crappy construction. But they sure looked good. Anyway in 1988 I bought a black fully loaded TA with the screaming chicken and everything. Guess what, it was garbage, burned rubber ok looked good, but the repair receipts were very high. I traded it in for a Honda civic in 91. Life is good 😊

    • @paulrodgers5559
      @paulrodgers5559 Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah , it's sickening , the way the Boobtube , movie fan community gashes on about this heap of shit model.

    • @edfred6166
      @edfred6166 Před 2 měsíci

      SCREAMING CHICKEN??You obviously should not own 1 and i am glad you drive a CIVIC NOW

  • @seand2711
    @seand2711 Před 3 lety +4

    That blue Trans Am is GORGEOUS!

  • @thomasbalzano2429
    @thomasbalzano2429 Před 3 lety +4

    Nice to see two more saved have my 74 and 77 since new still so much fun

  • @mattwinn9607
    @mattwinn9607 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a 78 firebird esprit.. LOVE IT! I found it in a barn in upstate New York where I live..all original survivor! And yes the blonde girl is gorgeous 😍

  • @gen4camaro745
    @gen4camaro745 Před 3 lety +37

    I hit SUB cause of the Blonde

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 Před 2 lety +3

    Gorgeous. I've used the tire clean solution at the car wash for vehicles this nasty from sitting. Spray it on and let it soak a few minutes and the gunk just comes right off easy.

  • @SceneGirlSceneQueens
    @SceneGirlSceneQueens Před 3 lety +1

    Somehow got this video recommended after I was searching Trans Am's on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist? LOL Either way, great video and i'd definitely love to see more about them! It kind of reminds me of how I got my 89 Mustang GT when it had sat in a barn and in a yard for around 20+ years before I got it!! Subscribed!!

  • @AC1984
    @AC1984 Před 4 lety +3

    What a find , great project

  • @erickort1987
    @erickort1987 Před 3 lety +1

    i love the formula firebird..the dual snorkle hoodscoops are so inpressive

  • @bodiestevens9845
    @bodiestevens9845 Před 3 lety +1

    5:00 what a great peice of eye candy

  • @stuartb9323
    @stuartb9323 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice find !
    I should talk to your buddy at that shop. I have a ton of parts, and a few cars left from back in the day.
    At one time, I had 22 parts TA's up here in the N.E.
    That was when they were cheap!
    Those 77-78 TA's have a huge following.
    Yep...they're still out there

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +1

      Stuart B message him on his Facebook page classic Pontiac rescue man! I’m sure he will probably get them

  • @davidjsouth231
    @davidjsouth231 Před 3 lety +1

    Holy cow! Nice rides!

  • @ronnieb5435
    @ronnieb5435 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool cars. Need more of the blonde! 😁

  • @brucehamilton9737
    @brucehamilton9737 Před 3 lety +2

    Hell ya great job/find

  • @josetrevino3293
    @josetrevino3293 Před 3 lety

    Awesome Find 🍻🤠💪🤙

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop Před 3 lety

    Just picked up a 81 turbo trans am project. Had an engine fire 20 years ago. Someone started to fix it and lost interest. It’s a Daytona 500 pace car too! 👍 It’s good to see others getting saved.

  • @bigmanblackt-shirt8506
    @bigmanblackt-shirt8506 Před 3 lety +6

    The bondo, black, and grey T/A has the 1977 honeycomb grills and what might be American t-tops, or they might be Hurst. Either way, a couple of nice finds. Please do followup videos and reveal engine details on both and whether the bondo one is a 77 or 78, and about its t-tops too!

  • @THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS
    @THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS Před 3 lety

    I had a Formula like that Red one and a 77 Bandit 6.6, plus an 82 Recaro T/A partscar for my 83' 500hp stroker and a 89 V6 I was going to rebuild years ago.
    The 83 and my friends 70 Challenger are shredding tires in my 96' VHS Burnouts & Boobs

  • @clintdavis9511
    @clintdavis9511 Před 3 lety +3

    Thats a keeper! The door handle isnt broke and it didnt fall 2 inches when you opened it.

  • @bigmanblackt-shirt8506
    @bigmanblackt-shirt8506 Před 3 lety +10

    From what I could make out, the white one has 8" Snowflakes, which, if original, means it has the WS6 handling package. It has a Pontiac engine but I couldn't tell if it has painted or silver metal valve covers, so dunno if it's L78 400 or W72 400. It has Fisher t-tops, 78 interior door panels, and 78 lattice style grills.

    • @mstover2809
      @mstover2809 Před 3 lety +1

      Glad to see someone that knows a thing or two about these cars. I had a white 1977 Base Model with the 6.6 Litre motor. Came with the Rally II wheels. I put 7" snowflakes on the front and 8" ones on the back. My '77 had the hexagon shaped grill opening. When the motor died, my brother and I put a T/A 6.6 motor in it.

    • @jimmygr720
      @jimmygr720 Před 3 lety +1

      Looking at the round air filter snorkel tells you it is a L78. A W72 would be square. 🙂

    • @mstover2809
      @mstover2809 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jimmygr720 That I didn't know. Make sense considering mine had a round opening.

  • @JohnathonGxx
    @JohnathonGxx Před 3 lety

    Killer video, Devon. Subbed! Keep up the awesome content.

  • @dopeynightlifetv6859
    @dopeynightlifetv6859 Před 3 lety

    Those are some badass machines 💪

  • @chevylandt.v
    @chevylandt.v Před 3 lety

    Nice find of the screaming chickens. I would like to get me one someday.

  • @TonyP424
    @TonyP424 Před 3 lety

    bad azz....nothing like the Bandit Trans Am.... and Farrah Fawcett... ❤️ #ripfarrah #ripburtreynolds

  • @rodneyowens8147
    @rodneyowens8147 Před 3 lety

    I love that helper u had but you done agreat. Job on bringing them home and vidio was verry good thanks

  • @garyleeheard3434
    @garyleeheard3434 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn. A collector.. that be a dream to me buddy

  • @jimwednt1229
    @jimwednt1229 Před 2 lety

    That protective dirt coating on those beautiful machines. 😅
    Hope nobody's torn into those engines and drive trains. . It's like Christmas when performing the first inspection and you find things in better shape than you'd hoped .

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 Před 3 lety +2

    Damn! Sweet finds, most people are lucky to find one, much less two and with T tops no less!

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      Dave Barron actually he picked up 3 just didn’t get it that day, I went and picked the other one up the other day!

    • @davebarron5939
      @davebarron5939 Před 3 lety

      @@Devon_Lewis Ya, I was going to say something about the additional black one but ignorance is bliss!

  • @waltereturner
    @waltereturner Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice!

  • @MitchGrooms
    @MitchGrooms Před 3 lety +3

    great job, I am friends with Joe and I have a Trans Am and Jag page here

  • @billfunk3168
    @billfunk3168 Před 3 lety

    Neat find you are a lucky guy to have that girl.

  • @olivia1992
    @olivia1992 Před 4 lety +4

    Love thos style TA. My Mom had one brand new in the 70s.
    You should bring the camera when you drive through stl this week and maybe I can make a guest appearance lol. Cannot wait to meet you guys!!!

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 4 lety +2

      Oh ya I’ll definitely Have a camera lol

    • @shawnhunt2332
      @shawnhunt2332 Před 2 lety

      "TA. My Mom had one brand new in the 70s."
      Well you just sucked the man-hood out of me by mega years.
      Thank you sweet heart.

  • @chadmiller7460
    @chadmiller7460 Před 2 lety

    Even filthy, those cars look nice.

  • @DavidR-ub2dp
    @DavidR-ub2dp Před 3 lety

    Nice trans am barn find

  • @davidburnett2458
    @davidburnett2458 Před 2 lety

    I'm fro Honea Path and know Joe. Good guy.

  • @armandopatane5343
    @armandopatane5343 Před 2 lety

    Good job we love the trans am

  • @kjkj6362
    @kjkj6362 Před 3 lety

    The car wash scene was so satisfying..so was the blonde girls cameo in the video

  • @ShannonLewis
    @ShannonLewis Před 4 lety +1

    Those dogs were super cute

  • @lydiapawlak8564
    @lydiapawlak8564 Před 3 lety

    They should have a 1970-73 Trans-Am white with Tan leather interior, or a Blue one with Black interior. Love those honeycomb wheels on those year models. Most beautiful car in those years...

  • @martyjoseph9507
    @martyjoseph9507 Před 3 lety

    I'm thinking joe had my high school car for sale, 79 400 with all the options I had, pretty rare combination I'm finding out. Going to have to go visit on a vacation soon.

  • @Its.superwill
    @Its.superwill Před 3 lety

    No way, found in Edgefield? I’m in Augusta. What a great find.

  • @mburrill94
    @mburrill94 Před 3 lety +1

    Love these Firebirds

  • @flashgordon6238
    @flashgordon6238 Před 3 lety

    I had two 1977 Blackbird Trans AM cars up until 1993. One Ohio car and one California model. I should have put them in storage!

  • @keilylmm6377
    @keilylmm6377 Před 3 lety

    I'm a proud owner of a 94 Pontiac Trans that's heavily modified with a 383 stroker LT1 with a D1SC procharger at 15 lbs of boost. I'll never sell it. I've been building this car for 5years. I call it my project trans am. The only thing stock is the body and interior. Street and strip and car meets and car shows with it. The Pontiac Trans am iin my opinion is the hottest sport's car ever built... Congrats to Pontiac... They did a hell of job with body looks... 👍🤙🇺🇲

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +1

      Kei lylmm I would love to see your car and hear it run man! I’m building a fully forged 383 for my Camaro! I wanna pro charge it also lol

    • @keilylmm6377
      @keilylmm6377 Před 3 lety

      @@Devon_Lewis procharger is the way to go. Mine you can hear the comp blower cam over the procharger whistle.. I'm making over 700 hp. I've built my 94 project trans am from the ground up. All my suspension is BMR. And is fully adjustable.

  • @sucapizda
    @sucapizda Před 3 lety

    Ka PPOOWW!!!!!!!!!!!! @10:00 Thank you. :-)

  • @anotherfishguy1051
    @anotherfishguy1051 Před 3 lety

    Thats a dream right there on everday .

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics Před 3 lety

    Bodies look good and solid on them. Looks like 3 in that barn

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      Ya we got all 3 just only got 2 the first run lol

  • @justinraystyles3537
    @justinraystyles3537 Před 3 lety

    Cool they came from my state!! I'm from Greer in upstate south Carolina!!

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +2

      Justin Ray Styles awesome! I live in Lyman!

    • @justinraystyles3537
      @justinraystyles3537 Před 3 lety

      @@Devon_Lewis sweet dude your really not that far from me then!😎👍

  • @bennygarr5468
    @bennygarr5468 Před 3 lety +20

    No disrespect just the opposite, your girlfriend is absolutely stunning

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +2

      Benny Garr lol you’re good man! Thank you

    • @pericochief
      @pericochief Před 3 lety +1

      Now I gotta watch the video

    • @shawnhunt2332
      @shawnhunt2332 Před 2 lety +2

      girlfriend is absolutely bla bla bla , a dime a dozen , do you live under a rock ?

    • @hoxton7946
      @hoxton7946 Před rokem

      @@shawnhunt2332 wants what he don’t got. I was more focused on how clean that white car was.

  • @jjjww975
    @jjjww975 Před 3 lety

    Shannon Martin is a Shocker Racing Girls model --- you need to make sure you BUY her one of those Firebirds !!! ... that would be the nice thing to do !

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      She “used” to be lol not anymore shocker racing was a ass to her!

    • @jjjww975
      @jjjww975 Před 3 lety

      @@Devon_Lewis - good to know - hopefully is she in a safe place and respected. I have had my 1992 Firebird since it was new. Looks just as new, of course it's not perfect. It's more of a "war-bird" that has gotten me everywhere early on in my career (Army & LE Officer).
      Those birds you've restored are fantastic. My family always had Firebirds as I grew up. My female cousins had them - my dad. They are the best in the pony car realm - too bad they don't make them anymore. I have 230,000 miles on mine - with alot of care & maintenance. Of course I don't drive it all over like I used to! HA !! Mine is as original state as any -best condition. I think my 1992 is best one out there at the moment. It's just the coupe. At 21 when I got it I couldn't afford the extra insurance cost of having a V8 !
      Well - take care of that young lady! & keep restoring those birds!!!

  • @peoriavideosltd6822
    @peoriavideosltd6822 Před 3 lety

    Those Trans Ams "Look Sharp"!

  • @marksmith6091
    @marksmith6091 Před 3 lety

    Lucky man!

  • @krayz7962
    @krayz7962 Před 3 lety

    Ahh! I want one for my first car!

  • @shaneroberg309
    @shaneroberg309 Před rokem

    Coke a cola and J.D Jack Daniels Tennessee's finest Coke a cola dude!

  • @hiesenburg669
    @hiesenburg669 Před 3 lety

    There's a bunch of these cars in the year one warehouse in Braselton Georgia

  • @bretranalli4012
    @bretranalli4012 Před 3 lety +42

    Blonde is way to good looking for these guys LOL

    • @Riches1969
      @Riches1969 Před 3 lety +1

      All about the money dude. 🤣 💵

    • @SceneGirlSceneQueens
      @SceneGirlSceneQueens Před 3 lety +1

      @@Riches1969 If I had to guess, you and the other guy are both off to see the wizard?

    • @bennoakes2477
      @bennoakes2477 Před 3 lety +4

      I don't think she's aware of her surroundings, or much else

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +2

      @@Riches1969 money? Lol I’m broke asf 😂

    • @jamiedeatherage3757
      @jamiedeatherage3757 Před 3 lety +1

      The blonde probably isn't in it 4 the money she probably sees beyond the looks because money doesn't buy happiness and looks are very deceiving in life.

  • @christophersmith4897
    @christophersmith4897 Před 3 lety

    I need a late second generation bird of my own. :-D

  • @jimmycline4778
    @jimmycline4778 Před 3 lety +1

    That blue one needs to be lowered a little bit to be perfect!

  • @bretranalli4012
    @bretranalli4012 Před 3 lety

    Nice cars. Hope there 4-speeds $$$$

  • @junkman6456
    @junkman6456 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice find man and a follow vid miss blonde washing the
    T/A with a sponge and much soap. Is the one a white
    or a baby blue car?

  • @jamesatkins3992
    @jamesatkins3992 Před 2 lety

    Nice dog

  • @snowfreak207
    @snowfreak207 Před 3 lety

    Washing that car was so cool sick video bro

  • @bige2012
    @bige2012 Před 3 lety

    Don’t believe either as actually Bandits. but man what great find, look to have a parts & not tons of rust on q-panel

  • @patientmental875
    @patientmental875 Před 6 měsíci

    Covered in mold = pretty clean

  • @allenschmitz9644
    @allenschmitz9644 Před 3 lety +4

    T-tops waiting to leak.

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      allen schmitz probably are they have been sitting for years lol

    • @bigmanblackt-shirt8506
      @bigmanblackt-shirt8506 Před 3 lety

      @@Devon_Lewis They'd likely leak if they'd been sitting only days! I had a 78 SE with Hurst tops and a 79 with Fisher tops, both leaked and both cars had less than 70,000 miles on them. But on a nice day, nothing beats t-tops!

    • @clintdavis9511
      @clintdavis9511 Před 3 lety

      Who cares?

  • @memomscar6656
    @memomscar6656 Před 2 lety

    Is the one you didn't pick up for sale

  • @fudogwhisperer3590
    @fudogwhisperer3590 Před 3 lety

    They need to put some video on their website of their builds...............

  • @twp35
    @twp35 Před 2 lety

    People call these "Bandit" Trans Am's but Pontiac did not make such a thing. And, it was a black SE model used in the movies and these cars are not black. That being said, super nice find!

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 2 lety

      That’s why I said “ the bandit style” it’s the same car just black. Every time I’ve ever heard anybody talk about these cars it’s not the “73 Trans Am” it’s “ya that’s the bandit style trans am” because everyone knows what body style that is

  • @robertosanchez4829
    @robertosanchez4829 Před 3 lety

    Puros car echos con amor lo máximo ☘️😭🍀🇲🇽👍💠🚥🚧👁️

  • @tommyboy3261
    @tommyboy3261 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow nice finds good luck on the projects

  • @kurtbarlow9917
    @kurtbarlow9917 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude.. your dad was probably in his 20s when the bandit came out ... but it's good to see your into the older ones.. just don't kibosh them into restomods

    • @SUNIKIGAMING
      @SUNIKIGAMING Před 3 lety

      Yeah hope he keeps the motor stock so he gets passed by some civics on the roadway.

  • @CamaroCuevas-my5gf
    @CamaroCuevas-my5gf Před rokem

    Hey man where did you get your wheels?

  • @rzorNvme
    @rzorNvme Před 3 lety

    Screaming chicken is making a come back

  • @hootinnhollerin1755
    @hootinnhollerin1755 Před 4 lety +1

    Damn! Wasted no time washing them.... hell could flip them with just a wash job🤘🤘

  • @dandearborn727
    @dandearborn727 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful girl, and cars...for all those wondering she is Shannon Martin, an aspiring CZcams model. Check her out for a closer look at those shorts. These folks are clever cross-marketers. I wish them much success.

    • @3613jeremy
      @3613jeremy Před 3 lety

      I think you mean shannon Lewis

  • @mattcalfee6781
    @mattcalfee6781 Před 3 lety

    That blonde is way outta the league here 😯

  • @WalkenDead
    @WalkenDead Před 3 lety

    Damn, I sound like Billy Bob in Sling Blade

  • @HotRodDave
    @HotRodDave Před 2 lety

    Cool

  • @ROTTBOXX
    @ROTTBOXX Před 3 lety

    I'm curious how they will clean up. My sisters dad has the white one that's been in his garage for almost 30 years. I was over there a couple years ago and it's still in there under a cover in the garage. And I know its low mileage. He used to pull it out and wash it and pull it right back in the garage once a year when I was a kid.

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety +1

      ROTTBOXX 1980 they washed up pretty good for how long they have been there! But it blows my mind how people let them sit lol

    • @ROTTBOXX
      @ROTTBOXX Před 3 lety

      @@Devon_Lewis no doubt. The day will come when we bring her back out and she goes back on the road. I loved that car growing up

  • @rustyshackleford2627
    @rustyshackleford2627 Před 3 lety +4

    Holy moly I just found an incredible barn find myself and that’s the young lady in the Daisy Dukes !!! I would trade the cars for her !!! Hahahahaha and NOO harm intended just love gorgeous sexy women !!! And have a Coke with a smile !!! 😁

  • @michaelbabella9012
    @michaelbabella9012 Před 3 lety +1

    gotta love how people base where they are by how close a Walmart is

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      Michael Babella 😂 it’s true though lol

  • @treyhicks9672
    @treyhicks9672 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Treyhicksii Dukes of hazzard 01 6:00

  • @coorsbandit5212
    @coorsbandit5212 Před 3 lety

    Anyone interested in the 2 cars we still have of the 3 we purchased from this barn you can contact us at m.facebook.com/classicpontiacrescue/

  • @michaelhunter8644
    @michaelhunter8644 Před 3 lety

    I want to see the blue Pontiac it's one I wish I could own

  • @floatdizzle6779
    @floatdizzle6779 Před 3 lety

    Nice shorts I mean cars

  • @chronicmalady7424
    @chronicmalady7424 Před 3 lety

    How much for that wheelbarrow?

  • @tonycerda
    @tonycerda Před 3 lety

    yep, the blonde is the best part

  • @chronicmalady7424
    @chronicmalady7424 Před 3 lety

    Where we at? Between the A the and the T !

  • @paulthomson9709
    @paulthomson9709 Před 3 lety

    Always loved these bandit trans ams , until i drove one .

  • @freddiewhitehead8724
    @freddiewhitehead8724 Před 2 lety +1

    I live in east Texas and there a 1969 firebird behind my house I wish someone that had the money and time to do something with it. Maybe could get it and save the car

  • @joshgee3057
    @joshgee3057 Před 3 lety

    I have a 1981 trans am turbo blue bird ws6 t top car all powered and original

  • @thomasalexander8420
    @thomasalexander8420 Před 3 lety +2

    I would love one can u give me more info

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      Thomas Alexander hit up classic Pontiac rescue on Facebook

  • @justabystander3897
    @justabystander3897 Před 3 lety

    That dust is a good sign instead of weeds growing out from the hood ,People won't invest in quality covers for a car outside just buy military grade tarp and keep it covered investment will pay off later

    • @pmscalisi
      @pmscalisi Před 2 lety

      Those tarps trap moisture under them and rot the metal. I’ve seen it firsthand.
      A car cover is what you should buy.

  • @edgarsibaja392
    @edgarsibaja392 Před rokem

  • @TheTjxxxxxx
    @TheTjxxxxxx Před 3 lety

    My freaking dream car and I can't luck into one to save my damn life.

  • @JohnLee-mq4hk
    @JohnLee-mq4hk Před 3 lety

    Did they both have their noses replaced sometime in their life?

    • @Devon_Lewis
      @Devon_Lewis  Před 3 lety

      John Lee I’m sure they probably have lol

  • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248

    We're are these cars now bro?