We Couldn’t Make it Happen… The Scratch and Dent SMX Camaro Isn’t Coming Home Yet :(

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

We tried, and came up a little short due to me not putting enough people on the project sooner than I did. I will say, it's going to be as close to perfect as I can get it when it leaves my shop! Thank you all for following along on both channels!!

[@michaelmustachio5318]

Do it right or don't do it. Your team & work are extraordinary. Now, if only we could get everyone that watches both channels to hit the LIKE button, that would really be something.

[@STUART5.7]

Hello KSR, all good things take time!

[@lasseystad3266]

Sorry the Camaro didnt got to the test track. Kind of expected though. Dont know how Kevin actually hold up with everythig he have on his plate. He needs to hire a time manager to stear him in the right direction before he find the brick wall and looses everything he worked so hard from. Ask me how I know... Im glad he have customers/friends like you Steve. Saw you were a bit dissapointed, butt still hold your friends back. Heartbraking and happiness at the same time. Love you guys. Regards from Sweden.

[@hackaboom]

It happens keep up the good work, ignore the jerks.

[@robertsorrells3686]

Killer work all around. That is a badass car for sure. Thanks for the content.

[@geraldthompson2173]

Steve, you're the consummate gentleman! Kevin's KZbin indicated how bummed he was about missing the deadline. The very last thing any of us would want is a rushed job and an accident that could come along with it. GOOD CALL!!!

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

One great commercial " we'll sell no wine before it's time". Orion Wells for Paul Masson winery.

[@JOSHFLYBOY007]

Car is looking awesome! Best part of the channel is when Steve “pauses” to think. Every time he does that I see the gears turning. You guys content is always educational and entertaining. 👍

[@Hoaxer51]

And the more he Learns and figures out, the more gears there are turning! Lol

[@stevemorrisracing]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@wobblysauce]

Nothing wrong with a good pause, but people love to fill in the silence with something... mmms and ahhhs.

[@kerzwhile]

I just wanna say what an absolute pleasure it is to watch the level of talent and professionalism between these 2 teams! If you guys don't follow Kevin also, your truly missing out! This is just amazing seeing how everything comes together and the fact that Steve is a true realist and called it for the guys! No half assin' happening here! 😊❤

[@akaWildThing1967]

KSR is an amazing fabricator and has a super fast Badazz camaro. I also follow him as well. I guess what I'm trying to say is KSR and Steve Morris together. Wow, what an awesome combination combo y'all. OG from VA has spoken. ✌️

[@Shademax4273]

It is crazy the amount of work that goes into a streetcar build or dragandrive car. Smart move to just accept it and not try to rush or cut corners👍

[@tools6106]

I’ve restored cars and trucks, complete off frame restoration. Working 6 hours every evening after work, 12 hours Saturday and Sunday 54 hours a week after a regular 45 hour work week, I completed a ground up restoration on a ford truck in 9 months 3 weeks and this was minimal creative effort just repair and replace. Just over 2100 hours. 2500 hours for all this custom work, frame, body, mechanicals, wiring, lines and fittings. OMG to accomplish this is the moving of a Swiss watch smooth and steady! Rock on guys! ❤

[@cliff4695]

You should check out other shops. They build better cars, in the same time, and they actually finish them on time lol.

[@2005StangMan]

@@cliff4695 Such as? The amount of work to build a car like this is very difficult to wrap your head around, everything is custom, and KSR is a small shop that does high level work. You're not going to find anyone that builds a better car that's more well thought out.

[@bethanyhaskiell9116]

​@@cliff4695Who builds drag and drive cars better and quicker that tells you exactly how much time is invested in the project cause I want to see your proof I'll be waiting 😆

[@DanielCSneed]

I’m so glad that you have a positive attitude that’s what makes your KZbin channel great keep up the amazing work

[@teresaharmon4405]

KSR is a great channel and a true quality work horse. Good call. No reason to half BLANK it and get Val hurt. Make it good and safe. There will always be another test day and race.

[@Roush150]

I wish you would do a 3-5 day engine class once or twice a year. I know I’d gladly pay to attend

[@metalted6128]

Why?? A 3-5 day class will never get you the decades of experience. Of building race engines. WTH are you talking about??? You actually think in a week you can learn what took SME decades to learn??? You’re an idiot!! You sound nice, but ignorant. Just saying!!!

[@AaronFergFerguson]

That would be a blast! I'm local to his shop as well

[@stevemorrisracing]

That is a great idea

[@tomcoon9038]

Ooh yea! That should be a prize! Just to hang shadow with Steve in his shop for a week. (or so) Maybe in that time I could convince him to put me on his pay roll! 😀(Psst, Toolmaker/CNC programmer with 40 years exp and time spent super pro bracket racing) I'm retired now at 61 y/o! Hey! If you don't ask, it won't happen. Guaranteed.

[@cptsearay8100]

You’d have to rent out an arena lol! I know I’d make the drive up from Chicago!

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

Thank you for having Kevin and his crews back. What a great colab project.

[@overyonderjustapiece]

KEVIN, NOT KENIN

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

@overyonderjustapiece yeah, thanks for catching my typo. 😄

[@CC-mb8fi]

Husband and wife driving and co-piloting together.....ideal dream. And for Steve to play second fiddle shows some things about him in a bigggg way: -confidence in himself -confidence in Val as a driver and wrencher -humble enough not to hog limelight and try be "the man" My respect for you both has just taken a giant leap up......

[@LucidSoul11]

I always feel bad for Kevin and his guys when people start hating. They are extremely talented and are always giving projects on tight deadlines. Sometimes you think you can a project done then things happen out of your control like wrong parts, broke parts or parts people said was available aren't and went on back order ect.. Kevin obsesses over the details and that's exactly what I'd expect on a car of this level. Steve understands and idk why people think they would know better than him.

[@freedomfox8183]

Were there people hating? It's pretty much common sense you would think but not every shop can do a eagle build in that amount of time they are much smaller shop,not all shops have 10 extremely talented fabricators and welders in fact it's rare that shops have more than two or three guys on that level Kevin still got around the same amount of hours in Steve set 2500 hours roughly and that's what Cameron Johnson race cars estimates for a car 2500 to 3000 depending on level of build.... you got to remember some of these people are just haters living in their mom's basement that want to get a rise out of people...

[@derekhobbs1102]

People don't understand compound delays. If just 5 things take an hour longer than expected, that's at least an extra 5 hours of work.

[@thosebrosgarage]

Because he’s only capable of build trash, it’s not hating, it’s distributing facts.

[@ae86rally]

@@matthewmccormick2417 I bet he's happy about that, I dont think he will lose sleep over it.

[@JustyouraverageAmerican1776]

@@thosebrosgarage yea, coming from the bicycle riding basement dweller

[@Sainted1973]

I love KSR as well as Steve's program. These are good people giving good knowledge to boot. Please like guy's so often see thousands of views and no likes why just click so easy. Also These programs are like the most informative hard working best channels you could ask for especially if you have worked on and or driven a car on the track before. You can use a lot of this knowledge yourself on a rebuild or a father son rebuild or build. Seriously sadly seems the best programs get the shaft and the Benny Hill sort of speak programs get all the attention. If your old enough you'll understand my point anyway please give a like it isn't hard. Much Love for Steve and his Family and friends as well as KSR. God Bless be safe and keep making America Great Again. These people are what makes our country Great!!!

[@stevemorrisracing]

😁👍

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

Let's freaking go KSR and Steve Morris 💯🏁🇺🇸

[@ajspak874]

I love how you guys all give it all you had to get it ready. Even though you came up a little bit short I think it's the right move to step back and take some time with the rest of the finishes. I think you'd be much happier in the long run. Kevin's crew you and Kyle definitely give it your all. Absolutely love the collaboration between your two companies.

[@russclewley6945]

The Camaro will be awesome. I think you made the right call. Let Kevin make you a gem.

[@mikel3612]

It is so great to see those young men, with positive solid work ethic, kudos to their parents, their mentors and to them. You don’t see that much with the hand me out generation.

[@joshdavis7678]

@@mikel3612 “hand out generations” go look around a little bit instead of just saying dumb shit. There are plenty of hard working young guys. Just people like yourself do not want to show them the way.

[@Notarobot310]

Hi Steve, watching you work with your son brings back memories of working with my dad. Although our work was with houses some of the best memories were working on cars in the driveway. Sad but many will never know this type bond with their dad.

[@willecutlip]

Steve is so cool with the process! He gets it and makes sure that everyone else knows that he does! 2500 hours for a drag and drive!!

[@mrmongo6722]

Do once do it right and don’t rush it, I totally understand how this works. I have worked in the aerospace industry for decades and have seen how corporate comes up with unrealistic deadlines that can never be met and they are never the ones pulling all nighters.

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

STEVE AND KEVIN KNOW BETTER THAN ANYONE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS NEW BEAST OF A CAR!!!! THEY WILL CONTINUE TO DO WHAT THEY DO BEST!!!! JUST A RIPPLE IN THE OCEAN OR IN STEVE'S CASE, A GREAT LAKE!!!!! HOPE SOMEONE WANTS TO LOVE THIS COMMENT . I AM NO "NEWBY" TO THE MAGIC OF KSR KEVIN AND STEVE MORRIS .....THIS IS A CAMPFIRE TO BE LIT IN A RAIN AND WIND STORM WITH YOUR LAST MATCH!!!! COLD AND WET BUT YOU KEPT THE MATCHES DRY! YOU'LL GET IT, BOYS! AND THEN YOU CAN SMASH THE CLOCK, THE TV , THE TOASTER, THE DISHWASHER , WHAT EVER IT TAKES...TO GIT ER DONE!

[@anamerican1054]

Can't wait to see you really push that wagon. When the throttle plate broke you were just starting to push. Hope it goes great for ya!

[@reneewilson4461]

I love how you Steve you are trying to reassure Kevin that it’s okay but the look on Kevin and his boys face feel like they’ve let you down. you are great man, Steve. And that’s all I have to say lots of love to all

[@timmummert63]

I jumped from Kevin’s video to here. What you have is two brothers in Christ who understand that grace prevails!

[@vsrgarage]

Guys it doesn't matter what people are saying if this was easy everyone will have a 5 street car. Steve and Kevin and his team are experts on this area. People shut up let work if they did not finish on time who cares since Kevin OCD he will rather not finish on time and have a perfect product.

[@SamuelAllan-r6z]

Thank you Steve ,Kevin and crew

[@teresaharmon4405]

Great team work between KSR and SM. Love it!!!! It was only missing Dewy!! lol

[@williamquinones2870]

Thanks alot guys I know more about what goes into all those 1/8&1/4 mile passes that you let us come along on Much Respect

[@stevemullen8457]

The interplay between Kyle and Steve is magic. As a father or son nothing could be better.

[@neilvenners3309]

Oh boy, this will be an exciting Sick Week 💥 Keep up the the great work Steve & Co. Very much appreciated over the pond here 🇬🇧

[@michaelgallopo5879]

I don't care about how fast anyone can build a car it's all about how it is when it's done as long the car is safe for the driver...keep living the dream ✨️

[@highpsiguy4085]

12:27 2,500 man hours to build a drag and drive car of this caliber. I believe every word. Quick simple math, 2,500 hours is 62.5 weeks at 40 hrs/week. let's say 4 people work on the car instead of 1 person. That would mean it would STILL take a 4 person team 15.625 WEEKS (call it 4 months of non stop work, on ONE car with a 4 person team...!!!) sheesh!

[@Shademax4273]

Only thing about that location for the tank is it is in direct line of the passenger tires. So in the rare instance where you get a big leak from it somehow going fast it could get dicey quick once oil gets on the tires. Very unlikely and i get that space is tight. That car is bad ass.👍

[@Greg1096]

A lot of dry sump cars use that area for the tank, its extremely rare to have a failure in the tank area unless you hit the wall or something like that, nothing going to the tank is under any real pressure so line failures are pretty much unheard of, oil is only under pressure between the pump and the engine so any failure on the pressure side would be coming from the same area roughly where it would on a wet sump car (front or bottom of the engine) 99% of failures of the type you are referring to on dry sump cars are due to you crashing the car, and at that point tou have bigger problems

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

Deadlines are cool and all. It puts the project into perspective and creates a goal. But I will never sacrifice the quality of what I'm doing for a deadline. And I'm not even playing with 4000hp race cars. I'm just playing with these silly little hot rods and show cars.

[@davestuart6593]

Thx Steve,really enjoyed videos with Kevin!

[@bjfrazier4895]

I’m glad the car is on wait. It will be a solid 5.95-6.0 car now without it being wrecked.

[@jcnpresser]

Y’all knocked out a ton of work on it though!

[@brynedolor8015]

It’s the little extra service you provide that’s makes your business a good one Steve!! That’s why you have repeated customers

[@AaronFergFerguson]

Builds always take more time. Get it right, don't rush. Same with us winter garage tinkerers. Things are planned to take so long and they always go over. Rebuilding a trans right now, thought it would be all apart right now and so far just have the case off... Just haven't had enough time.

[@UncleManuel]

I feel very welcome back to the KSR KZbin channel. 😁😁😁 Yeah yeah, it's getting confusing sometimes when you have a crossover like that - because every shop has its distinct look. ✌️

[@Rick.1904]

Can't wait to see Mrs Morris put it on the chip and let it rip! Stellar content as usual and kudos to ksr for building such a beautiful beast of a Camaro!

[@1320pass]

All of you looked tired and slap happy 😂 but it's all in the name of progress. Major props to Kevin and the gang at KSR. 👌

[@demon1891]

Great team work guys... better to not rush it and make sure the car is 100% right before your wife get in it... happy Thanksgiving to you and your family steve...

[@davidbrown6193]

Yep complex and so much detail work required. More than impressive and an incredible work ethic! Glad theres two channels to watch this car materialise!

[@amalfi460]

I would rather Kevin gets it all done without rushing so he can keep doing high quality work, it will be best in the long run

[@trevorsmith9251]

It would be awesome for you and Kevin to meet half way at a racetrack if there’s anything happening when the car is finished 🤷‍♂️ it’s all the little things that eat up so many hours 💯

[@beeeennnnnnn]

tough luck, thanks for sharing Steve!

[@tomlewis4345]

I truly enjoy watching Steve’s videos, the amount of time he takes to explain how and why things work is refreshing. Too many people don’t want anyone to know what they do or why. Funny how some things just don’t mater and some things are critical. Talent and skill are something to be proud of and Steve and Ken are some very knowledgeable guys. After many years of running hotrods it is nice to see someone take the time to share their knowledge. Things happen and you have to just work with what you got when you got it. I appreciate people who don’t short cut things when time constraints happen.

[@shawngansert1973]

Kevin and crew are awesome to say the least. What y'all accomplished in the amount of time to this point is amazing. There's definitely no shame in realizing that the build is gonna take longer to complete than the deadline given. Props to all involved. ✌

[@jaypisme2343]

That’s Kevin’s big black hemi right there!

[@michaelloth5870]

Guys, I admire your 24 hour thrash, I have done a few of those over the years myself, but in the industrial controls business. We are only allowed to work 16 hours straight now because working 24 hours and driving home is a good way to fall asleep behind the wheel of your car. It happened to a friend of mine after a 24 hour thrash. He ended up with a totaled vehicle in a corn field only about a mile from his house. I admire the work I see getting done at KSR and the guys are doing a great job, do NOT do 24 hour thrashes unless you plan on sleeping in the shop. I would hate to see something bad happen to any of the guys, just because they worked to long on Val's car. Be Safe and Happy Thanks Giving!!!

[@KRCDEC]

Wonderful show as always never miss an episode Thanks

[@davidhixenbaugh54]

2 of the most genuine wholesome channels on youtube. Love both of the channels.

[@anetworkservice]

LOL I have never seen Eddie look that tired. I’m sorry guys! You really gave it your best shot. I wish you would have listened to me. Darn customers want too much! You hear me Steve! You should know better.

[@mikehipperson]

That's because it's the one time Eddie couldn't goof off! He a great guy thanks to his British heritage and sense of humour and keeps Kevin laughing when things are a bit tough. I love to have a bloke like that in my team if I had one!

[@strokermaverick]

I admire people like Kevin, who can just about everything!

[@jgregorykline3457]

Camaro looks great! Lots of smart decisions by Kevin and crew to get the car prepped and make it easier for the Drag-n-Drive world. All that thinking takes time. Looking forward to seeing the progress!

[@ruger8412]

Should get together with Kye Kelley & do a drag in drive 3rd Gen Camaro with a SML in it. That would be my dream ride. Black on black on chrome with red pin stripping. Cheers from Colorado

[@tsimpson007]

Jumped over here after seeing Kevin's channel. I think you made the right call. Better safe then sorry.byou start really pushing and something is going to go wrong and someone could get hurt.(Murphys law)

[@huotmj9417]

Assuming Ned’s Viper or possibly something from Jeff Lutz is the top secret SMX back for sick week. Awesome job representing Sick Week. For sure SM Engine will be winning.

[@bluedog373]

I just spent 4 hours removing the gas pedal and cable the dufuss that built the car put in.Ya gotta make sure you can work on it when its done.

[@ianf2985]

Very gracious to Kevin… These things do take time and the level of quality that he does will be worth it!

[@ridegreen78]

To fail is to go after something hard. Kevin is a badass guy. The car is going to be awesome, and I'm glad to see it all coming together

[@CC-mb8fi]

Doing it right is what matters. We often underestimate the work to be done and it gets away from us, minute by minute. Projects are lost by minutes. Cumulative. At 50mph things that go wrong are fatal. At 100mph your chances are reducing badly. At 200 plus its exponetially catastrophic. Your energy on the move is 0.5 × mass x velocity² So the energy generated by a heavy vehicle at 200mph + is insane. In projects we always say if we hear "....we should have...." means "we didnt", and its bad Rather completely right than sorry. Kudos to waiting instead of putting a high end big $ project, with the life inside, at risk......

[@t_crom]

Cant say I'm not surprised unfortunately...glad you and Kyle jumped on board to get things rolling

[@overyonderjustapiece]

Kevin, it is ONLY 1130 miles from Gainesville to Steve's place!! If you need a co-driver, I will go with ya. I drove OTR for 17 1/2 years and managed to NEVER run anyone over!

[@lukekelly5115]

No one that you know of

[@billpotmesil]

That car is a KSR work of love and art. With your motor it will be awesome! Great things will be done when they are done!

[@joebaileygl1500]

Why wouldn’t you watch Steve morris. You are the best

[@cjespers]

Secret squirrel? I remember the cartoon. Thanks for the video. You guys rock.

[@rickylewis7717]

Love watching your videos Steve. Watched you race at a few drag week and sick summer events. I hope to take a 57 Chevy wagon on sick smokies next year. Keep on doing what you do!

[@exxorcet]

Best wishes for the wagon in sick week!

[@vehdynam]

Good things take time....great things take more time! The Camaro is stunning and will be awesone when completed. Top secret ??? ....Jeff Lutz??? Thanks for the update.

[@matthewmcallister8845]

Got a question about drag and drive events. Do you just leave your big race trailer and hauler at the first track or do you have a driver to drive it to each track?

[@veto8792]

Got to leave it at first track. Can’t go back to it either. They are sealed until the event is over.

[@matthewmcallister8845]

@veto8792 thanks. Say you had other family members or friends that traveled with you from out of town, they would need another car or rental if they wanted to watch you race each track? From what I understand they can't haul parts , tools or help though correct?

[@veto8792]

@ Yes that is correct, as long as they aren’t helping. Chase cars are NOT allowed. However, Alex Taylor is a perfect example. Her mom and sister follow them from track to track in a separate vehicle for filming and moral support but they aren’t involved with the actual race car.

[@michaelmustachio5318]

Wise decision. Everyone: When will it be done? Correct answer: When it's done.

[@chasestewart302]

When you aim high sometimes you land short in the wind. Happens. The build looks great. Looking forward to seeing it eat.

[@Berm_Blaster]

Steve Morris, the KING of drag and drive engines. If you want to be the fastest at a drag n drve event then you better save up for a Steve Morris SMX!

[@CaptainRon513]

Sorry you didn't get to test the Camero, but better to let Kevin and crew to put the perfect finish on it before sending that beast A to B...I sure hope you get it into the 5's to give Bailey and Brent a run!

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Dang Mr Steve sorry the Camaro won't be ready .😮

[@thadjensen9537]

This car has the potential to make extreme hp to hurry and cut corners. Great content by Kevin and Steve. You learn from both of them.

[@70sAirForceBrat]

I would like to do a dry sump but I don't have the room. I have a 2004 2dr GMC Jimmy and if you ever worked on them you know they're not a lot of room especially you doing a LS swap. It's like shoving 20 lb of fertilizer in a 5 lb bag. And mine's going to be a daily driver so it must have Ac and power steering.

[@planesofpaper]

Top video. Good job to not stress. Slowing things down was an excellent move.

[@miguelrichiekarservicecolo6180]

I just know that you have the fastest wagon, and I just know that you will be the winner sooner than you think. I love your channel.

[@ToddBerthiaume-m6e]

When you say you are stepping it up to go real fast, that sounds crazy. You always go real fast.

[@tstager1978]

I hope that top secret car is mullet 2.0

[@2005StangMan]

Like you said, these things happen, and there's so much that goes into getting a car done. Honestly, at the speeds this is capable of, it's better to take the time to get it right than rush it and have issues come up. CJRC did a fantastic job on Eagle, but it wasn't ready to compete and now there's more work going on to get it fixed and corrected, than had it been properly tested and finished.

[@strykerentllc]

Still feeling the Camaro is going to be 3250 by the time it's complete with glass windows, motors, fluids, etc. Should weigh it when it''s completely done and we'll insist that Dewey signs off on the weight certification. No shenanigans will be afforded when the shop foreman's paw print is on the line. LOL Cheers!

[@samhoschar5794]

Thank you for the video. God bless you and your family and have a great thanksgiving

[@gazza116]

done the right thing steve,no good rushing it and ruining the build.🤟🤟

[@Randysshop]

It is the fine details that take so much time to get done, I always say if you don't have the time to do it right the first time, how will you find time to do it over!!

[@Wingnutsandco2024]

That was a great ending .. we the people will be watching you. All snuggled in are spots.. Thanks Steve .. Happy Thanksgiving

[@chrisschmidt4792]

Kevin and Steve are the real deal. Love you guys.

[@Roadrunner340]

You guys put an honest effort in. Be proud

[@johnathandobney5267]

Steve - the Camaro looks amazing. Good things come to those who wait, as they say. Regarding the top secret SMX entry to Sick Week 2025… When do we think Mullet 2.0 will be ready…?!

[@ryandisterheft1061]

Hey Steve there are wet sumps system with an external oil pump. Circle track guys do it all the time . The tech is correct but it doesn’t have as much to do with the oil pump location. 🤓🤜, great videos though.

[@NoOne-uu2zt]

Will i said 3245 so was 170 pounds of but if add full race gear all nuts and bolts and fluids probably bout 120 pounds off not bad for rookie lol hey congrats steve and company

[@firestorm755]

An absolutely staggering amount of fab work goes into these cars. Awesome job👍. Go home guys you're all talking slowly, go to bed! 👍

[@richardmorton1310]

Another SME service and market differentiator - is component INTEGRATION. Cool.

[@ShaneLewis-n2o]

The things you do are amazing! Learn something when I watch your content, but some still way over my head and wallet. I just have to dream

[@ericstevens-te8xo]

These guys are awesome hopefully they will be running soon 😊😊

[@garthp9874]

Val's new car is a big investment and will be used for many years. It is not important if it takes a little longer to get it right. It will still take some time to shake out the bugs at the track. I like Kevin and his crew. They won't be happy until your happy. What color are you going to paint it? Good Luck and God Bless.

[@rourkehembree7839]

Some times it's hard to admit defeat, But I think we set the bar a little weather your Building a Race car, Hot Rod or ? I know I set the bar high on my builds and most of the time yep way to high, but maybe it's good thing, as then you can just step back and not rush it . GREAT work guy's !!