From Pastor to ProMod! How We Turned a Pastors Car into THE WAGON

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

The Pastor Explanation: I originally bought this wagon from a Pastors widow who no longer needed the car.
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  • @stevemorrisracing
    @stevemorrisracing23 күн бұрын

    The Pastor Explanation: I originally bought this wagon from a Pastors widow who no longer needed the car.

  • @mrwilson7617

    @mrwilson7617

    23 күн бұрын

    Only driven to church on Sundays.

  • @fusion82

    @fusion82

    23 күн бұрын

    ​​@@mrwilson7617and to the grocery store on Mondays 😁

  • @leftyo9589

    @leftyo9589

    23 күн бұрын

    @@mrwilson7617 never crashed til Steve got ahold of it!!

  • @redpillpirate111

    @redpillpirate111

    23 күн бұрын

    So doing the Lord's work still...just faster 😂

  • @omwtfym12

    @omwtfym12

    23 күн бұрын

    Done hauling the bodies 😂😂😂

  • @codyw1258
    @codyw125823 күн бұрын

    I used to know nothing about engines. Thanks to you Steve now i know next to nothing about engines😂

  • @rionstretton8133

    @rionstretton8133

    23 күн бұрын

    Ha ha ha ha 😂

  • @paulboone44444

    @paulboone44444

    23 күн бұрын

    @@codyw1258 maybe that's why. It's now the Holy grail 🙏

  • @williamstamper442

    @williamstamper442

    22 күн бұрын

    Engines are easy. Living a life free of sin is the most difficult part.

  • @stevemorrisracing

    @stevemorrisracing

    21 күн бұрын

    Happy to help

  • @codyw1258

    @codyw1258

    21 күн бұрын

    @@stevemorrisracing when theres so much to learn “next to nothing” is a lot of information haha thank you

  • @odahithedubious2017
    @odahithedubious201722 күн бұрын

    Thanks for being a class act. Not blaming others, taking it on the chin and still keeping it (mostly) language-friendly. Your persistence and dedication to quality is an inspiration. All the best to you and your family.

  • @s_wggns
    @s_wggns23 күн бұрын

    I have this Hot Rod Magazine from December 2006 with a little write up on you, the wagon at the time ran a 9.57 at 163 and weighed 4150 pounds!! Amazing to see how far you and the car have come.

  • @sbcbuilder4279
    @sbcbuilder427923 күн бұрын

    11th Commandment: "Thou Shall Use The Power Of Resurection Only On The Holy Wagon When Necessary"

  • @junkyardjunkie7192

    @junkyardjunkie7192

    21 күн бұрын

    Too funny😅

  • @Mohawk21-oi1ni
    @Mohawk21-oi1ni23 күн бұрын

    Good job Steve MORRIS! A lot of people love origin stories! Definitely one of my favorite cars.

  • @cbradley4466

    @cbradley4466

    23 күн бұрын

    yep, I started watching after he connected with Cleetus. LOVE the backgorund stories! Makes me appresiate the work even more.

  • @timtheveg
    @timtheveg23 күн бұрын

    Yes, the removable quarters are pure genius and uber cool, but for me, nothing beats the steering column. It makes me smile every time I see you unclip it and swing it sideways.

  • @bendaves77

    @bendaves77

    22 күн бұрын

    Cameron Johnson race cars is building a kit for sale now because they have had so many requests for the move able steering

  • @timtheveg

    @timtheveg

    22 күн бұрын

    @bendaves77 Yeah, I've seen the set-up in "Eagle", it's a good design, but somehow not as cool as the Wagon's.

  • @Mohawk21-oi1ni

    @Mohawk21-oi1ni

    22 күн бұрын

    @@timtheveg WITHOUT THE " sheep bleeps, duck plucks and quacks, bad mother trucker mix ins, of course!!!! Couldn't have a pastors BLESSED CAR without a few "Scotch blessings" flying around when things go sideways!!!!

  • @strokermaverick
    @strokermaverick23 күн бұрын

    26:00 The first S.M. video, I ever watched! Been watching, ever since. Spent, a few hundred dollars, on merch. I know, nobody cares!😃

  • @willreed1411
    @willreed141123 күн бұрын

    The glory days of Milan’s heads up series. Your car and Chris’s truck were always my favorites to watch as a teenager. Sure do miss them days

  • @Jamisons_World
    @Jamisons_World23 күн бұрын

    This is the coolest build! That swivel out steering column is so sweet!! 🎉

  • @strykerentllc
    @strykerentllc23 күн бұрын

    Strange how simply stumbling on your channel years ago just to see how far things have come since our days of drag racing back in the 80's had come, to watching every Steve-Tech video, to getting hooked on Dewey's adorable personality, to watching the wagon go through the evolution and buying some merchandise to help lessen the pain on repairing the wagon, to where it is today. It's been both entertaining and educational so thanks for sharing so much with so many; even those of us that don't plan on racing again, Steve. Cheers!

  • @johnweaver8242
    @johnweaver824223 күн бұрын

    Thanks it's always cool to see a car be transformed like the wagon

  • @aussiegonz
    @aussiegonz22 күн бұрын

    you cant park here! was priceless. cheers Val❤💯

  • @haynzie0784
    @haynzie078422 күн бұрын

    I started to watch this channel back in late 2021 and never noticed the improvements in video and audio quality until i watched this video. The channel has come a long way, and I'll continue on not missing a signle video

  • @thomasczyz1279
    @thomasczyz127923 күн бұрын

    I’m glad you mentioned the brakes ,was wondering what you found out,,,,and how you fixed the problem….🇺🇸😎

  • @TheSteve1175

    @TheSteve1175

    23 күн бұрын

    Me too, can't wait for that video 👍

  • @chief3378

    @chief3378

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@@TheSteve1175will include me I wonder if TBM brakes gave him a better master cylinder

  • @davidtaylor3094

    @davidtaylor3094

    22 күн бұрын

    ​@@chief3378 He said recenu he*s getting pro mod parachutes to make him stop without using brakes.

  • @Harry_Gersack

    @Harry_Gersack

    21 күн бұрын

    Same, came here to ask if he has already figured out what went wrong

  • @Harry_Gersack

    @Harry_Gersack

    21 күн бұрын

    @@davidtaylor3094 He's still going to need functioning brakes

  • @CLCIII
    @CLCIII23 күн бұрын

    Time flies when you're having fun. Hard to believe that the catastrophic blow up was only two years ago. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

  • @Ty-bz7zx
    @Ty-bz7zx23 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the backstory !

  • @rickbrandt9559
    @rickbrandt955923 күн бұрын

    "Caution" -- Miles of Morris Smiles -- never gets old.

  • @icetech6
    @icetech623 күн бұрын

    Can't believe it's already been 2 years since all the rods left the motor... time is flyin

  • @baldhead7705
    @baldhead770523 күн бұрын

    Steve, I admire the self-control of your anger and language.

  • @Gnif57
    @Gnif5723 күн бұрын

    like the 2nd amendment sign in trailer ....... Thanks for Sharing 👍👍✌

  • @johnweaver8242
    @johnweaver824223 күн бұрын

    I have watched this channel so long I remember when you raced import and domestic and when the rods exploded I can't believe that was 2 years ago and when you had converter issues and checking the temps on them

  • @kentmackey2717
    @kentmackey271722 күн бұрын

    That was a fun look back. A little over two years ago must have been right about the time I started watching. I think it was the Big Block for Mullet when I first found your channel.

  • @matthewmccormick2417
    @matthewmccormick241723 күн бұрын

    How time flies. The Old boost Master still rocks with Her SMX. I remember when you showed Her after the 9 years. She shined with Glory as She still does. Thank you for all the great Videos

  • @AB-80X
    @AB-80X23 күн бұрын

    You are 100% right about the bias ply cars being the fastest. What I see as the problem these days, is that those who put on the events, cater to the radial cars and it's all radial prep. Just look at the struggles Lutz had during Sick Week 2024. There should be more classes, even smaller tire stuff, that demands bias ply tires.

  • @veto8792

    @veto8792

    23 күн бұрын

    For Sick Week, one lane is prepped for slicks and the other lane is prepped for radials.

  • @danmyers9372

    @danmyers9372

    23 күн бұрын

    Brett Lasalla might beg to disagree.

  • @AB-80X

    @AB-80X

    23 күн бұрын

    @@danmyers9372 Show me him run a 5.77 or a 5.99.

  • @HellmuthsHotRods

    @HellmuthsHotRods

    22 күн бұрын

    @@danmyers9372 Agree or disagree doesn't matter. Facts are facts. What Brett has accomplished is AMAZING, but he is not the overall fastest ever.

  • @charlesedwards6550
    @charlesedwards655023 күн бұрын

    Saw ya first day dragweek 2005. Every pass, back window popped open. Mutha truckin awesome

  • @ryno6101
    @ryno610123 күн бұрын

    Wagon wheelies are AWSOME ❤❤

  • @j.sarnak1391
    @j.sarnak139123 күн бұрын

    Love your attitude Steve. Just keep it going forward, no matter what! You cannot rise to the top in any industry without running across a few bumps in the road!!

  • @scottconrad2719
    @scottconrad271921 күн бұрын

    Your ability to bounce back from problem after problem is amazing.

  • @joshmiller8663
    @joshmiller866323 күн бұрын

    Steve you turned those rods to dust bud. I'm still as amazed this time as I was the original video.

  • @ajspak874
    @ajspak87423 күн бұрын

    This was an awesome episode thanks for sharing how the evolution of this wagon is going. Can't wait to see how it goes this year

  • @joshrawlings2621
    @joshrawlings262123 күн бұрын

    Start to finish, Racetrack, Postings, the evolution is a pleasure to witness & by that, I also feel the inclusion aspect few offer upon their Channel...Thankyou..🛠️

  • @lt1nut

    @lt1nut

    22 күн бұрын

    *INCLUSION, thank you!* I haven't heard that word used in the moving picture show industry in decades; that feeling used to be the holy grail of production - from the Producer, Writer, and Director all the way through the Engineers, post production team of Editor(s), and ideally into marketing. Hopefully they/it will cycle back to that art instead of the cheap and easy trauma-drama (drauma?) that it's devolved into. Reminded me of my stint in it some 35-40 years ago at the cusp of crossing into all-things 100% digital. *Interest, Involve, Conclude* (ish)

  • @caseymoir
    @caseymoir22 күн бұрын

    Steve: your attitude is something I wish to make my own. Always upbeat, taking the disasters one at a time, and constantly moving forward. I feel like I know you, and that is a major positive in my life. My drag racing days are over and am having a blast living vicariously thru you, your wife, and son!

  • @br549rdr
    @br549rdr18 күн бұрын

    Always enjoy your analysis!!Cant wait to see the wagon do 5:99

  • @marynunn1708
    @marynunn170823 күн бұрын

    Thanks for being so transparent, and honestly representing reality racing! Love your videos!

  • @ocair7916
    @ocair791623 күн бұрын

    OMG those confetti rods!

  • @Grant82gc
    @Grant82gc18 күн бұрын

    Actually crazy, I didn't realise how long I've been following you until this video, time has flown by!

  • @Barnys-speed-shop
    @Barnys-speed-shop21 күн бұрын

    Props for controlling your language when you lost your brakes. That took a lot of self control! Kudos to you for not playing the blame game over broken parts as well. Race cars and or parts don't come with warranty for a reason, we push until we find their limits!

  • @serrotg3
    @serrotg322 күн бұрын

    I truly appreciate you showing the good and the bad. It shows the dedication, hard work & let's face it...some stubbornness. Big Fan & long time wagon lover.

  • @derekhobbs1102
    @derekhobbs110222 күн бұрын

    I didn't realize the current incarnation of wagon was only revealed in '22.

  • @jasonjames4067
    @jasonjames406723 күн бұрын

    Awesome transformation and can't wait too see when u got it all dailed in. Stil 1 bad ass mother trucker 🎉❤❤ Keep up the hard work. 💪

  • @paulboone44444
    @paulboone4444423 күн бұрын

    Thanks for another great video 👍

  • @chesa6795
    @chesa679522 күн бұрын

    Awesome video, Steve! Loved the history of the wagon.

  • @jabonie
    @jabonie23 күн бұрын

    I didn't realize you were using the Stanley Cup for your rear wheels.

  • @marklottero5345
    @marklottero534523 күн бұрын

    Great story on your wagon! The slow-motion tire videos are really interesting

  • @stevemorrisracing

    @stevemorrisracing

    23 күн бұрын

    Look back at that video There is more

  • @thomasj.kappjr.929
    @thomasj.kappjr.92919 күн бұрын

    2022 when you unveiled the big tire wagon is when I found your channel haven't missed a video since Bad ass of bad assery

  • @Sergio-ih6lk
    @Sergio-ih6lk23 күн бұрын

    Excellent video. No matter what happens, you never lose your cool or quit. That is awesome, just saying.

  • @etenterprises
    @etenterprises23 күн бұрын

    I remember the Procharged wheelie wagon days well. But the Thanos Rod snap was one of if not the most impressive engine self destruction events. I know it's all part of the game and I'm glad you keep the wagon moving forward.

  • @chasestewart302
    @chasestewart30222 күн бұрын

    Pretty cool. Kinda makes me want to pick my project back up after sitting for four years now.

  • @garthp9874
    @garthp987423 күн бұрын

    It is great to see the evolution of the wagon. I know that you have figured out the brake situation. It would be nice if they made "emergency brakes" for your car. Might make it more dangerous in the long run. At least you did not crash. Good luck and God Bless.

  • @hankclingingsmith8707
    @hankclingingsmith870721 күн бұрын

    Thanks for being an awesome guy

  • @J1Z06
    @J1Z0623 күн бұрын

    What a great throwback! 7.50’s like a bracket car with low 1.1x 60’! Damn!

  • @KixBryant
    @KixBryant23 күн бұрын

    Thanks for blessing us with another great video

  • @garylamb4777
    @garylamb477723 күн бұрын

    That crankshaft should be installed in every wood chipper LoL

  • @davefriessen9897
    @davefriessen989721 күн бұрын

    I was literally wondering just the other day how this car started out lol. Thanks Steve you read my mind lol

  • @rolliefoster2837
    @rolliefoster283723 күн бұрын

    ...still keepin' it real - love this guy !...

  • @lt1nut

    @lt1nut

    22 күн бұрын

    🎯🔫💯

  • @shroom9033
    @shroom903320 күн бұрын

    I only first saw the car on a drag and drive event where you stopped by kevin smith's shop to put a transmission in and did a burnout on your exit. GM guy's meet so many new friends during transmission swaps😂😂. Your name has been infamous with drag race engines since i was a teenager

  • @garywasham3144
    @garywasham314412 күн бұрын

    I love c where u started till now it is absolute the best. Love watching u I learned so much I would have never known. I just a self learned just getting my hands greasy

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair96121 күн бұрын

    WOW 😲😲😲🧐🙄💰💰💰 Thats an official grenaded motor right there Steve

  • @glamiskid50
    @glamiskid5022 күн бұрын

    That was so cool to get to see it from the beginning. Thanks for sharing. Great video. Love the Boostmaster ll

  • @jimt3409
    @jimt340923 күн бұрын

    I've seen you run many years ago at an invitation only event here in Wisconsin. I was there watching Jim p who i was rooting for, his shop is two blocks from my house. You did kick his butt that weekend but that was great fun even if you're a Chevy guy. As a trucker your wife is right when you say mother t it hurts inside. Thank you brother for all the inside info I am enjoying the ride. 🇺🇸💯🇺🇲 Jesus is Lord

  • @travispeoples
    @travispeoples22 күн бұрын

    Can't wait to see it in the winners circle!

  • @miketimmins7071
    @miketimmins707111 күн бұрын

    To be that mad after hitting the sand and only coming out with a "mother trucker" is truly amazing.

  • @jorgecamacho2587
    @jorgecamacho258722 күн бұрын

    Great journey and great work

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair96121 күн бұрын

    Well brother after all the R&D youve done. You really haven't had to many pray to god moments .. Not a single rod still connected to the crank is priceless. I was going to recommend you call the pastor and ask him to say a few prayers for the ol grocery getter. 😅😅😅😅 Because shes had a few bad days that looked like Satan might of had his fingers involved. 😅😅😅😅🙏🙏🙄 But it seems your back on track now. You have the ol sled almost airborne now at 211 mph. Fastest wagon ive ever seen. Looks awesome Steve. Like the nice modification to the rear quarter panels to access those monster wheels. Looks like its no more tire shake. 💪💪👍👍 Great work. Great video. Can't wait to see the hydroplnes. Thats our sport. Used to be anyway. Costs to much to put on a race in Florida anymore. No one wants to make the drive. Used to set records here in stuart FL in the 70s . Packed crowds. Memories anymore!!

  • @jeffthompson7788
    @jeffthompson778823 күн бұрын

    Can't wait to hear about the brakes, glad to hear you got it figured out.

  • @jimmanis6717
    @jimmanis671722 күн бұрын

    Always a great time, your videos have been getting better and better. Looking forward to the Brake video and of course the NMCA coverage. You're gonna have to step it up with Vals car getting an SMX soon, she's gonna be a real challenger for you.

  • @chief3378
    @chief337823 күн бұрын

    Well I can't wait for the next video on the fixing of the brakes plus I like the back history of the wagon and how far it has evolved

  • @my81shovelhead
    @my81shovelhead23 күн бұрын

    Love all the pride u all have in the evolution of this car.and to be honest it's grown on me .I do love this hotrod .I'm always excited to see the next video love the dyno stuff as well but nothing like the wagon at the track .

  • @sninstall
    @sninstall23 күн бұрын

    You kept your composure well for having no brakes at over 200mph into the sand. I dont think they could publish what I would be saying haha

  • @vehdynam
    @vehdynam22 күн бұрын

    Great history lesson ; much appreciated. Keep going you are oh so close to getting the " Wagon " totally dialed in. Many thanks.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel20 күн бұрын

    So long story short: the wagon was always there and always awesome. Okay, got it! 😁🤘

  • @MiscRocketVideos
    @MiscRocketVideos23 күн бұрын

    Quite the evolution. Thanks for being a good guy!

  • @dustywarner3139
    @dustywarner313923 күн бұрын

    Awesome sauce! Thanks for putting this video together.

  • @miceinoz1181
    @miceinoz118123 күн бұрын

    Great history video. Fills a few blanks for me anyway. Cannot wait for the cause of the brake fail and the effect of bigger chutes on the slowdown. Keep on truckin!

  • @UKDrew
    @UKDrew22 күн бұрын

    wow What a Journey Pleasure to have been along for the ride...

  • @acurarl9929
    @acurarl992921 күн бұрын

    Man for some reason I thought this was someone else’s wagon and story. I was so wrong. This was you an hour wagon and maybe the best video I’ve ever seen. He’ll ya guys

  • @dannyellis8112
    @dannyellis811222 күн бұрын

    Awesome to see the evaluation of the wagon and Steve 😂

  • @rmcnasty7319
    @rmcnasty731923 күн бұрын

    Hello Steve It's been a long journey . Moderation flies out the window sometimes. Thank you for sharing your videos and thoughts. Drive Safe

  • @philip4x4guy
    @philip4x4guy22 күн бұрын

    Good refresher course, interesting to see it all summed up

  • @MrBoomer513
    @MrBoomer51323 күн бұрын

    What a ride! Thanks Morris family!

  • @Dasman5624
    @Dasman562421 күн бұрын

    I came across your channel from the disintegrated conrods video. Been watching ever since. 👍

  • @gearhead06
    @gearhead0623 күн бұрын

    Very Cool Story. I agree with the Big Tire car and I won't say more you're brilliant at what you do and absolutely love you're content keep it up please Steve and know many of us love you and your Family and Friends. God Bless be safe

  • @RFoster130
    @RFoster13023 күн бұрын

    So great to hear the story on the wagon.

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey262620 күн бұрын

    Great video. Beautiful car.

  • @jeffmiller6100
    @jeffmiller610023 күн бұрын

    The history Lesson of the wagon is great !

  • @ericblades1745
    @ericblades174523 күн бұрын

    Keep on pushing brother!!! Your car is badass and your engines are freaking badder!!!

  • @94chevymudder
    @94chevymudder23 күн бұрын

    Never realized that was your wagon back in the day. Loved watchin it wheelstand. Now i have a wagon of mine own to have fun doing wheelies

  • @BenjySparky
    @BenjySparky22 күн бұрын

    Steve and family, y'all rock! Peace

  • @noahmitchell5218
    @noahmitchell521821 күн бұрын

    Honestly just thought the wagon had been in promod form forever. Cool video cool to see the evolution

  • @jmaxx211
    @jmaxx21123 күн бұрын

    The run at osw where u tapped the wall made me a fan of that wagon. I was at the event

  • @-Mike-69
    @-Mike-6922 күн бұрын

    I was waiting for "you can't park that there", when Steve went into the sand trap last month.

  • @patrickfahring6086
    @patrickfahring608623 күн бұрын

    Thank you for showing us the evolution of you and the wagon 😮😮😅

  • @D33JAY5
    @D33JAY521 күн бұрын

    I remember seeing this thing at sgmp at the radial revolution event in 2011. I thought it was the coolest thing. I think I may have a few pictures of it.

  • @benrossbach6501
    @benrossbach650123 күн бұрын

    Thanks love the history.

  • @steveyoutube1709
    @steveyoutube170923 күн бұрын

    First, the video person is outstanding!! Second, I love the details and most of all your journey Subscribed

  • @metalted6128
    @metalted612822 күн бұрын

    Great video Steve!!! Being the baddest Wagon on the planet, isn’t an easy task!! I too, love wagons, especially yours!! Great job SME!!

  • @user-iv4pf6oq7q
    @user-iv4pf6oq7q21 күн бұрын

    YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY TOO, STEVE MORRIS. THE WAGON IS AWESOME, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU GO A 5. ALL THE BEST, FROM STEVE IN GREAT BRITAIN.

  • @fabiotiburzi
    @fabiotiburzi22 күн бұрын

    43:00 when they say you to send the car but you understand sand the car

  • @josephd.4890
    @josephd.489023 күн бұрын

    Wow, I used to pass the track in Bithlo FL. ALL the time!

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