http://www.chipfoose.com The latest news from Foose Design. en-us Kennon Software's NetMaverick 2010 2010 Foose Design, Inc. info@chipfoose.com ksc_assets/blog/blog_logo.gif http://www.chipfoose.com Automotive Design http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B9DC78371-7F91-483A-9932-0D5B5E0346DC%7D Offered for the first time ever by RIDEMAKERZ, the ultimate customizing shop for 1:18 edition cars, this one-of-a-kind Mustang GT was built, hand-painted, and personally signed by legendary designer Chip Foose. It is enhanced with RIDEMAKERZ Enforcer Wheelz, Blade Treadz, blown V8 engine and paint from the exclusive Foose Collection of BASF colors. This RIDE first debuted at the Woodward Dream Cruise in 2008, was shown at SEMA that same year and is now on display at RIDEMAKERZ -- Downtown Disney District... {9DC78371-7F91-483A-9932-0D5B5E0346DC} Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT EbayRidemakerz http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B53FB4D58-EF74-44BF-837A-0FF4F0F68458%7D Posted by the Big Dog Garage Team {53FB4D58-EF74-44BF-837A-0FF4F0F68458} Fri, 8 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BAD223A06-F0D0-4053-A0F9-15B5AC9492E5%7D {AD223A06-F0D0-4053-A0F9-15B5AC9492E5} Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT PartnersMothersTV http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B64C54340-C11E-48BB-825A-164280F4EF3C%7D Foose, star of TLC's "Overhaulin'" and Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Car Build-Off," and the youngest person to be inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, will be featured in print advertising, online banner ads and "Chip's Tips," a series of how-to online videos that show WD-40 Multi-Use Product being used to help build, restore and maintain vehicles. He will also provide content for the WD-40 Fan Club and appear in a high-octane media campaign with Spike TV's "PowerBlock... {64C54340-C11E-48BB-825A-164280F4EF3C} Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT WD-40 http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B897A91B1-6977-4BC7-BA13-1A853EE46CA6%7D Chip Foose, award-winning automotive designer and fabricator, and host of TLC's "Overhaulin'," will return as Grand Marshal of the second annual SEMA Show 'N Shine public car show, Saturday, July 24, at the Pasadena Convention Center. Held in connection with the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser (taking place the evening before, on July 23) and the SEMA Pinewood Drag Races, also on July 24, the Show 'N Shine car show will draw some of the best local enthusiast cars, trucks and classics, with ... {897A91B1-6977-4BC7-BA13-1A853EE46CA6} Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT SEMAEvents http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BFFDACB81-B2F9-4BF3-8B59-23F7C1A70B1F%7D Great products, great performance, & great friends are the recipe. Foose Design has partnered with the MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust family to get the very best out of each & every Foose Design vehicle. Here's a sample clip! {FFDACB81-B2F9-4BF3-8B59-23F7C1A70B1F} Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B22106E47-9D22-4489-9E00-255175B8D7CE%7D Frank Filipponio {22106E47-9D22-4489-9E00-255175B8D7CE} Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B70029A99-8AA0-4B44-9BD7-2A8231287730%7D Powerblock TV's website has announced that the winner of the tricked out muscle car was Jesse Goodman, a college student from Lake Mary, Florida. Goodman's name was chosen at random from among 300,000 entries. http://www.powerblocktv.com/watchandwin/foose/ {70029A99-8AA0-4B44-9BD7-2A8231287730} Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BEC100B96-EE0A-4412-95A2-2AD4ADA86F30%7D The Foose team has safely returned home from the 2011 edition of the SEMA Show. This four day automotive extravaganza is held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center and brings together the industry's aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists. {EC100B96-EE0A-4412-95A2-2AD4ADA86F30} Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B35C41649-F90E-4743-A6E5-36166A91E4B2%7D 'Ultimate Car Build Off' follows mechanics from all over America as they battle it out to build the most innovative vehicle and win US $100,000. It highlights the incredible design and fabricating abilities of the participants and demonstrates how their creative skills are pushed to the limit. Hosted by professional car builder Lou Santiago and North American Rally Champion Andrew 'ACP' Picard, the final project builds are showcased and judged by legendary car designer Chip Foose. In the first epi... {35C41649-F90E-4743-A6E5-36166A91E4B2} Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B1DAE5618-7848-4A00-B097-38E8CB3B3C04%7D Legendary designer Chip Foose was named Grand Marshal for the May 17th Grand-Am Rolex Series race at Mazada Raceway Laguna Seca. Award-winning automotive designer Chip Foose has been named Grand Marshal of the May 17 Verizon Festival of Speed presented by SPEEDCOM at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Round 4 of the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 schedule. In addition to giving the command to start the engines for the Daytona Prototype and GT class driv... Wilkinson {1DAE5618-7848-4A00-B097-38E8CB3B3C04} Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B9B004BB6-76DE-43D9-8939-3BC0FB157F58%7D This past Saturday, September 17th, Chip Foose made his annual pilgrimage to Braselton, Georgia for the YearOne Braselton Bash - Foose Edition. Not only is the Bash a great event, but it also supports a worthy cause, the Progeria Research Foundation. {9B004BB6-76DE-43D9-8939-3BC0FB157F58} Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B7AB16527-0175-4921-B2EB-4ACEE4398682%7D Part 1 - Chip Foose behind the scenes Star of Overhaulin' and the hottest custom car designer on the scene, Foose gave the Flex a look of contemporary suburban luxury that accentuates its already stand-out good looks. Riding on Foose Design 22-inch wheels and Eibach springs customized for a lower appearance, the Foose Flex exterior features a custom-mixed, tow-tone blue and cream pearl paint job. Inside, this color scheme continues with three-tone blue, gray and tan premium leather surfaces ... {7AB16527-0175-4921-B2EB-4ACEE4398682} Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B8252A4CA-BB04-4A61-8F14-4ECEB9A306BB%7D If you find yourself at the Happiest Place on Earth anytime soon, be sure to check out a series of unique original Chip Foose paintings on display at Disney California Adventure park. Back in June 2011, Chip unveiled four custom paintings, featuring characters from Disney's Cars franchise, at a special event inside The Disney Gallery at Disneyland park. The artwork remained on display in The Disney Gallery until recently, when all four originals were transported to Off The Page at Disney California A... {8252A4CA-BB04-4A61-8F14-4ECEB9A306BB} Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BAFB022A0-D7AC-4611-B87D-51DA39C3F422%7D In Ultimate Car Build-Off, top auto shops in LA, Detroit and Atlanta compete for a chance at glory and a $100,000 grand prize. Each week the teams transform trucks into tanks and Firebirds into fliers in an attempt to make it to the finals and win the cash. Join hosts Lou Santiago and Andrew Comrie-Picard ("ACP") - as well as judge Chip Foose - as the greatest minds in automotive engineering twist and turn the ordinary into the ass-kickingly awesome. {AFB022A0-D7AC-4611-B87D-51DA39C3F422} Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT TV,Discovery http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B60BBD513-B663-4E81-B409-579B6FDEB556%7D Matt Freeman {60BBD513-B663-4E81-B409-579B6FDEB556} Wed, 27 Oct 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BA4DEA315-4166-4B75-9800-5CE75CECF721%7D Just a notice to all our fans that Foose Headquarters will be shut down for the holidays from December 21st - January 2nd. We will not be giving our usual daily tours during this time period. We sincerely hope you all have a great holiday season and a happy new year. We'll see you again in 2012! {A4DEA315-4166-4B75-9800-5CE75CECF721} Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B6E2F63E5-BE89-4753-BD73-654ABF81429C%7D The team has been running crazy lately, trying to keep up with Chip's all-nighters on the custom builds as well as all the other projects. You can see chip blowing off steam riding his Indian around the parking lot! We should be updating the new events list shortly where Chip will be next - and as always our Members get early access! Lynne Foose {6E2F63E5-BE89-4753-BD73-654ABF81429C} Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT Members http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B6FACAF56-A40B-4A22-9A2B-6577E0A270EF%7D Be sure to tune in tonight as the DiscoveryNetwork launches its new channel - Discovery Velocity - aimed at upscale car guys and gals.Formerly known as Discovery HD Theater, the new channel will focus on travel, leisure, automotive, adventure and sports genres. Chip Foose is excited to be a part of the launch, perhaps you've seen some of the commercials he's filmed in support. He is also hosting a documentary series, American Icon: Muscle Car,on the new Velocity, which you can catch at 8/7c tonight. C... {6FACAF56-A40B-4A22-9A2B-6577E0A270EF} Tue, 4 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B4B15A174-E4DA-401F-9F0E-69416278BD9A%7D YearOne and Chip Foose teamed up to throw another successful Braselton Bash and raised more than 100k for charity. YearOne sure throws a great party, regardless of the weather! For the fourth straight year, ace designer and car builder Foose teamed with well-known muscle car parts supplier YearOne to host the Chip Foose Edition Braselton Bash. Best of all, all proceeds from the weekend's various activities were donated to charity. Wilkinson {4B15A174-E4DA-401F-9F0E-69416278BD9A} Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B012907FA-8A97-4E56-9A88-6C8812DF908C%7D It's been about a week since our last update on the Foose Cruze for the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto and we've been busy. We got the car cleaned up after its long journey and Chip spent some timestudying the lines of the vehicle, working out some rough concept sketchesand creating a list of potential modifications. {012907FA-8A97-4E56-9A88-6C8812DF908C} Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BDF29ED69-C566-484F-A7F3-723E365B155B%7D Most of our readers have likely taken notice of the John Deere Big Buck Sales Event, a promotion featuring the giveaway of a Chip Foose-modified John Deere 4020 Tractor and 3 John Deere Gator utility vehicles. Another incentive specific to this promotion is 0% financing for 48 months on any new John Deere purchase. {DF29ED69-C566-484F-A7F3-723E365B155B} Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BEBFADBAF-073F-4EDB-A9F0-76A43293A90E%7D If you've ever seen Chip Foose at work, it's hard not to admire the guy. He's got more natural talent in his pinky finger than most of us car guys can dream of, and each of the vehicles he builds ends up being a work of art. He recently got his hands on a brand new 2010 Ford Mustang GT, which was Foosified on an episode of Spike TV's MuscleCar. {EBFADBAF-073F-4EDB-A9F0-76A43293A90E} Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B919013E9-18FE-433A-B6E8-77EEFBFF97ED%7D We have an exciting new project that just rolled into the shop over the holiday break. We're going to be working with the good people at the GM Dealers Association of Toronto on customizing a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, which will be debuted at the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario. The vehicle arrived in late December after it's week long journey from Canada to Foose Headquarters in Huntington Beach, California. It was fairlydirty after all that time on the road, as you can see.... {919013E9-18FE-433A-B6E8-77EEFBFF97ED} Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B68F1F543-ADFF-470D-A292-819B4F6737C7%7D For the past few years running, Foose Design has been fortunate to present a unique Foose vehicle at SEMA. We are proud this year that the WD-40 / SEMA Cares projectvehicle we are working on is on behalf of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camps - two great SEMA Cares charities. These two groups do great things for children and their families, and I am thrilled to help out in a small way. {68F1F543-ADFF-470D-A292-819B4F6737C7} Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B3020C84F-2C79-4810-903F-87935168A1DC%7D Chip Foose was at the Anaheim Convention Center today for the second ever D23 Expo. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the D23 Expo, it's the biggest event in the world for Disney enthusiasts. It truly offers something for everyone, whether you're a fan of Disney movies, television shows, theme parks or artwork. {3020C84F-2C79-4810-903F-87935168A1DC} Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BB2CAB556-C2E9-4FF4-A65C-921148720C87%7D Earlier this week, Volkswagen introduced their"Golf R Drivers Forever" iPadApp, which includes an exclusive interview with designer Chip Foose discussing his passion for the VW brand and love for the Golf Volkswagen. With the arrival of its performance icon to U.S. dealerships this month, Volkswagen announced onTuesday that it is bringing the all-new 2012 Golf R to a mass audience via an iPad app. Created with the enthusiast community in mind, the "Golf R Drivers Forever" app provides access to everyt... {B2CAB556-C2E9-4FF4-A65C-921148720C87} Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B66BEA92B-4616-4749-A193-A0F7B11E7E15%7D In support of their exclusive sponsorship agreement, Chip Foose and the 3M Latin America Automotive Aftermarket Division are teaming up to visit Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia in order to highlight the benefits of 3M Automotive Aftermarket Products. {66BEA92B-4616-4749-A193-A0F7B11E7E15} Wed, 7 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BB18E3798-D3E6-41B7-BD3A-A8AEE2426563%7D Today is Karl's last day of work and all of us at Foose Design are sad to see him leave, but wish him all the best. Known around the shop as "The Silver Fox", Karl Jonasson was our master machinist and responsible for the fabrication and finish of nearly all the parts, components and brackets you'll find on our award winning vehicles. {B18E3798-D3E6-41B7-BD3A-A8AEE2426563} Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BC730C15F-F217-4924-97BF-B442ADA5FC51%7D Please be sure to tune in to the Barrett Jackson Car Auction tonight on the SPEED Channel. Chip will be on stage as theWD-40 / SEMA Cares Foose Challenger, which he designed and built,rolls across the auction block at approximately 6pm tonight. Proceeds will go to two great children's charities, Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp. Thanks to all our sponsors, especially WD-40, for bringing us this wonderful project. None of this would have been possible if not fortheir support. Thank you WD-40 Co... {C730C15F-F217-4924-97BF-B442ADA5FC51} Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BECAEC78F-F9F3-45B1-8F0B-B7C9A168B80E%7D BASF, one of our longtime sponsors, has asked us to customize their iconic 1957 Mercedes Gullwing. The unveil will take place in the BASF booth at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. {ECAEC78F-F9F3-45B1-8F0B-B7C9A168B80E} Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B008B3388-70DA-42A4-95C5-C5F7A4B47CE2%7D Ok, in addition to my so called "packaging fetish" ~ i have a fascination with marker renderings. Yes, digital is fun and all ~ but there's something so gorgeous and amazing about marker rendering too... and then when you mix the analog and digital for even cooler outcomes (more on that later!) Well another fun discovery while down at Oakley HQ ~ i got to check out the sketches behind the box and new shoe design they just launched with Chip Foose! Foose is known for his amazing hot rod designs (Youngest ... {008B3388-70DA-42A4-95C5-C5F7A4B47CE2} Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B8910ECE3-A213-45F9-9883-CBEF34F45D83%7D This series takes an in-depth look at the history of the hot rod, a uniquely American automotive creation. The story comes full circle from documenting the birth of this Southern Californian craze in the 1950's to the past decades exotic world of million dollar custom creations to the current resurgence back to the retro, minimalist hot rod design. {8910ECE3-A213-45F9-9883-CBEF34F45D83} Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B745C2692-DAF9-402C-B20F-CC4EAD81050C%7D This Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 9/8c on Discovery Velocity (formerly Discovery HD Theater) you can catch a sneak peek of Chip Foose's new television series, American Icon: Muscle Car. {745C2692-DAF9-402C-B20F-CC4EAD81050C} Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BF05FB377-B3A4-4C01-A7B2-CEE5948156B3%7D In support of the auction of the WD-40 / SEMA Cares Foose Challenger, which we designed and built here at Foose Design, I will be appearing at the Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale on Friday, January 20, 2012. If you can't attend, be sure to check out all day coverage on the SPEED Channel. {F05FB377-B3A4-4C01-A7B2-CEE5948156B3} Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BBF56673D-2517-4094-83CB-E1C7F1123B81%7D After raising nearly $300,000 for children's charities with its two previous charity vehicle builds, WD-40 Company is partnering with legendary hot rod designer and TV star Chip Foose to design and manage the build of this year's WD-40®/SEMA Cares project vehicle. {BF56673D-2517-4094-83CB-E1C7F1123B81} Thu, 8 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B950E3298-AE6E-492F-8EFE-E60D53D6FBF4%7D Chip Foose has released his appearance schedule for the 2011 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to Chip's usual appearanceson behalf of his loyal sponsors, this year he will also havehis very ownFoose Design booth in the SilverParking Lot. The Foose booth will feature a unique Foose vehicle on display, Foose store withapparel and relatedmerchandise, and several appearances and autograph sessionsby Chip himself. {950E3298-AE6E-492F-8EFE-E60D53D6FBF4} Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://hosting.kennonsoft.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B27BCC747-10E0-4027-8571-EAAFD8EA209D%7D Are you ready to put Chip Foose to work in your paint shop? Now you can. That's thanks to new BASF paints that blend our superior coating technologies with colors formulated personally by the legend himself. Only available from BASF distributors, and only for a limited time, the 12 colors in the Foose Signature Collection will bring exciting new opportunities directly to your project. Plus, each is available for both the Glasurit 90-Line and R-M DiamontTM systems, so you're covered rega... {27BCC747-10E0-4027-8571-EAAFD8EA209D} Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT