http://www.chipfoose.com The latest news from Foose Design. en-us Kennon Software's NetMaverick 2010 2012 Foose Design, Inc. info@chipfoose.com ksc_assets/blog/blog_logo.gif http://www.chipfoose.com Automotive Design http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B0262DFFD-637C-4F0B-83D5-01EA0D474432%7D We are excited to announce the launch of the Lincoln Electric Design Your Dream Giveaway! To kickoff the contest, Lincoln is giving automotive enthusiasts the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Chip Foose rendering of their car. Whether it's waiting to be restored, or you've overhauled it already, Lincoln wants to see your dream car. Interested participants should upload a hi-res picture of their car before Oct. 26th, 2012 here on the Lincoln Electric Facebook page.     Lincoln Electric is the offic... {0262DFFD-637C-4F0B-83D5-01EA0D474432} Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B9CD809F4-9955-472F-BB9C-033BC4D6BFA7%7D We are excited for the 2012 SEMA convention in Las Vegas this coming week. We will be unveiling some hot new rides and will also be filming an episode of Overhaulin on site! If you haven't seen the updated progress photos of our featured SEMA rides, we've been posting them to The Official Chip Foose facebook page. We've made the finishing touches on the Eldorod and are looking forward to rolling it out for the unveiling on Tuesday, October 30th at 2pm at the BASF booth #21455. This ride was based... {9CD809F4-9955-472F-BB9C-033BC4D6BFA7} Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BE0CFEFAF-A023-4720-9647-068846313904%7D I'm happy to say we just put the Foose Cruze on the transporter and it's headed for Toronto.It seems crazy, but we were able to turn this stock 2012 Chevy Cruze into a unique Foose custom in just over one month. We were looking to acheive an edgier, urban vibe on this vehicle, which I believe wecaptured mostin our paint scheme. It featuresa two-tone black and greenlayoutseparated by an orange accent line.For the bottom color, we used Hemisfear Lime Pearlwaterborne paint from our line of BASF Foose Sig... {E0CFEFAF-A023-4720-9647-068846313904} Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BCE1A604E-77C8-4B96-9157-0E1AD3F7585E%7D Our shop will be closed for tours from 10/25 until 11/4 due to the SEMA Show.  Thank you for understanding! {CE1A604E-77C8-4B96-9157-0E1AD3F7585E} Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT 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=%7B76D3E106-7F3B-4A59-9769-104C9B7611D2%7D It was a very exciting day at SEMA. Chip was presented an award for the Eldorod! It is an honor to receive the prestigious GM award for the 2012 Best of Show Vehicle at SEMA with there being so many other beautiful vehicles in the running. Chip was presented this trophy in the morning and by 10am it was displayed on the center console of the winning ride at the BASF booth for everyone to see. {76D3E106-7F3B-4A59-9769-104C9B7611D2} Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BA2E95851-9426-4208-BD91-157BB24922C3%7D  The Eldorod has come full circle and is now once again in the design hands of Chip Foose. This is a historically significant vehicle in Chip's illustrious career. Based on a 1948 Cadillac Eldorado, it was originally completed at Hot Rods by Boyd's. In fact, it was the very first car Chip designed at Boyd's when he worked there full time as Chief Designer in the 90's. It was also the last car to be produced by Boyd's before it went bankrupt in '98. The new owner, Chris Andrews, got in touch with Chip to... {A2E95851-9426-4208-BD91-157BB24922C3} Wed, 25 Jul 2012 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B8A94ED86-61F6-425A-9DA7-165B593966A3%7D It was a beautiful day when I took the drive up to  Lompoc,  CA to pick up Bernie’s ’67 Camaro.  I have my own 1st generation RS Camaro that I really enjoy driving, so I was excited to be overhauling this original. He had taken good care of his vehicle, but I could picture a few ways we could turn it into a special hot rod.   We quickly hauled the car away before Bernie got home.  To his surprise, there was a toy car waiting in its place with a gift explaining that the family wa... {8A94ED86-61F6-425A-9DA7-165B593966A3} Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B4D13BA81-61B9-442C-9DE7-18AA21FC060A%7D I'm here at the 61st Detroit Autorama, America's greatest car show.  It's a wonderful event put on by the team at Championship Auto Shows.  The cornerstone of the 3-day show revolves around the Ridler Award, which is awarded to the best vehicle making its first public appearance at the show.    I haven't been able to attend the show for a couple years and I'm excited to be back.  I'm truly honored that this year I am being inducted into the Detroit Autorama Circle of Champions.  Really looking ... {4D13BA81-61B9-442C-9DE7-18AA21FC060A} Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT 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=%7B2C8CFB01-D785-4731-9B19-1AF21A77B534%7D Chip will be on stage in Scottsdale, AZ this Friday, January 18th at Barrett-Jackson Lot #3011 while they auction off the F-100 WD-40 / SEMA Cares truck.  All proceeds will benefit two SEMA Cares charities- Childhelp, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children, and Victory Junction, which provides life-changing camping experiences to special needs and chronically ill children.    {2C8CFB01-D785-4731-9B19-1AF21A77B534} Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BD6E7418D-240E-4738-AB31-1BF119212BFC%7D My 2012 SEMA schedule has been released! Take a look and come visit me during the following sessions: TUESDAY OCT. 30th:  10:30am-11:30am: WD-40 Autograph Session   WD-40 booth #12217 12pm-1pm WD-40 Press Conference - Truck Unveil  Grand Lobby of the Central Hall  2pm-3pm: BASF Press Conference – Eldorod Unveil BASF booth #21455 3:30pm-5pm: Pirelli Autograph Session Pirelli booth #41021 WEDNESDAY OCT. 31st: 10am-11am: WD-40 Autograph... {D6E7418D-240E-4738-AB31-1BF119212BFC} Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BF241E373-55EA-43D2-8F04-1C1310B1DC0B%7D What a great trip to Brazil and Puerto Rico! I was fortunate enough to begin my week in Brazil touring Rio De Janiero. Thankfully it was a beautiful day so I was able to get a clear view of the well-known Corcovado Statue overlooking the city. Once my sightseeing was over, it was time for me to get to work. {F241E373-55EA-43D2-8F04-1C1310B1DC0B} Sun, 30 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B3A4E76F8-1B1B-4A3E-8D2A-1DF9F269472F%7D I am so excited to be going to Brazil and Puerto Rico on behalf of 3M again. I look forward to return to see my passionate fans there! I arrived early this morning in Rio De Janeiro. After enjoying a great lunch at the Porcao Restaurant, I took a tour of the city. I met with the Dirija Body Shop Group, drew a couple renderings as gifts and then headed out to a nice dinner to celebrate the first night in Brazil. This should be a great week! {3A4E76F8-1B1B-4A3E-8D2A-1DF9F269472F} Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BE7271EDA-FC90-4896-A497-2339497768BB%7D Chip and WD-40 have teamed up again to design special 2012 limited edition cans that each feature one of Chip's classic hot rods. One of the chosen rides you'll see is the stylish 1932 custom Muroc roadster, Magnatude, which won the prestigious 2010 Goodguys "Street Rod of the Year” award. Another award winning roadster featured is the Impression, an elegant 1936 Ford with its 4,000 individually handcrafted pieces. This ride won the "America's Most Beautiful Roadster” award in 2006. Chip'... {E7271EDA-FC90-4896-A497-2339497768BB} Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT 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=%7B9112E0A7-1B54-471D-8DEA-25B888906962%7D The new line of 1:64 scale Foose Diecast by M2 Machines is now available for purchase at our online store. This is the only line of Foose diecast currently available and we chose M2 because of their great attention to detail. Take a look at our New Products Section featuring the following 6 vehicles from Release 1:   1956 Foose Ford F100 1967 Cherry Nova -featured on Overhaulin' 1968 Pontiac Firebird -featured on Overhaulin' 1970 Ford Mustang "Gambler 514" -featured on Overhaulin' 1932 Ford Roads... {9112E0A7-1B54-471D-8DEA-25B888906962} Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BB48854AE-D8B4-47A1-A0E7-29AEA591E65C%7D We're happy to announce that Chip Foose and the A Team will be making their return to television, as new episodes of Overhaulin' are scheduled to air on Velocity later this year.     We're looking for people who love their cars and have an inspirational story that should be shared with others. So, if you've ever dreamed of having the vehicle of a loved one overhauled by Chip and his team, please follow the link below to send in your submission.     LINK TO OVERHAULIN' APPLICATION {B48854AE-D8B4-47A1-A0E7-29AEA591E65C} Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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=%7BDC84F46E-AE8C-4DAD-8389-32BD5CA42423%7D We are excited to announce that Release #1 of the Foose line of diecast vehicles by M2 Machines is now in stores nationwide and available for purchase. You can find them at your nearest domestic Walmart.   There are seven total cars including one rare chase piece.   P-32 roadster, based on Chip’s unique design emulating a WWII-era warplane 1967 Chevy Nova, known as the "Cherry Nova”, with its cherry red accent stripe down the side. 1970 Ford Mustang, known as "Gam... {DC84F46E-AE8C-4DAD-8389-32BD5CA42423} Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B62B4DADF-2811-4F09-8250-33E64343ACE1%7D Are you an industry professional interested in working with Chip and his team at Foose Design? Well now is the time to submit your application for review as we currently have one job opening for a staff painter. All candidatesmust be highly skilled in the application of waterborne paints and be able to demonstrate superior skills in custom automotive painting, two-tone paint jobs and flame paint schemes. You must be proficient in Class A surfacing, sanding and metal work preparation for custom fini... {62B4DADF-2811-4F09-8250-33E64343ACE1} Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BE98D283C-A048-4140-9258-350150071D47%7D Chip's SEMA schedule today: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 10am-11am: BASF Autograph Session BASF booth #21455 1:30pm-3pm: Foose Design Autograph Session Foose Design booth #63236- outside area in front of South Hall 3:30pm-5pm: Pirelli Autograph Session Pirelli booth #41021 {E98D283C-A048-4140-9258-350150071D47} Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:00:00 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B2EC8D29E-52CE-404F-9CE3-3CB4F4BFEE98%7D I'd like to take some time here on our official blog to warn our fans, and really anyone involved in the automotive industry, about a company called Super Replicas which has been infringing on our trademarks and our intellectual property. It is unfortunate that I am required to take such action but I want it to be known to all that we are in no way associated with Super Replicas or any of the various entities they operate under such as Top Gear Reproductions and SR Foose Kits .   Again, myself Chip F... {2EC8D29E-52CE-404F-9CE3-3CB4F4BFEE98} Wed, 5 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B530FC0D3-D240-42C3-9218-3D54A4A69D32%7D FRIDAY NOV. 2nd: 10am-12pm: Lincoln Electric Autograph Session Lincoln Electric booth #23525 1pm-2pm: BASF Autograph Session BASF booth #21455 2:30pm-3:30pm: SEMA Autograph Session South Hall - New Product Showcase {530FC0D3-D240-42C3-9218-3D54A4A69D32} Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BFEF3BABF-B555-4A2C-8EDA-404B81D797BD%7D We are excited to announce that Revell USA is releasing the very first Foose Design 1:25 Scale Model Kit this Fall! These kits are authentic vehicle replicas of Chip Foose creations and incorporate actual CAD data to ensure a proper recreation. Starting next month, you will be able to purchase a kit based on one of the featured rides from Season 3 of Overhaulin', a 1968 Pontiac Firebird that appeared in the episode "Uncle Sam's Nephew".       {FEF3BABF-B555-4A2C-8EDA-404B81D797BD} Tue, 4 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B4FEB8F81-701C-4362-BA8F-4575ACE0B3D9%7D I'm in route to Venezuela where I'll be judging the 3M Challenge December 1st and 2nd. Six different cars, which have been customized by Venezuelan body shops using 3M Products, will be judged by myself. I'll personally be selecting the winner of this great event. For more information be sure to check the 3M Challenge tab on the 3M Automotriz Venezuela Facebook page. They have in-progress pictures and videos of the cars that are in the competition. Check back early next week when we recap the event, incl... {4FEB8F81-701C-4362-BA8F-4575ACE0B3D9} Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BBC0DD930-B45E-49A1-939E-478F7FD069B6%7D The team and I look forward to getting our hands on this new paint finishing product from 3M which uses Trizactâ„¢ Technology. We want to make sure you know about it too!   3M Automotive Aftermarket Products are the Official Paint Finishing System of Chip Foose and Foose Design. We don't use anything else in the shop.     The NEW Trizactâ„¢ 5000 is a great product, it further refines the Trizactâ„¢ P3000 scratch. You can eliminate the mess of using... {BC0DD930-B45E-49A1-939E-478F7FD069B6} Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BEA2DA0DA-EEE3-493F-93BF-499F34A6D0A3%7D Tonight on the Velocity network catch an all new episode of Overhaulin' at 9/8c. This week a recently retired teacher gets his 1954 Chevy pickup truck transformed. {EA2DA0DA-EEE3-493F-93BF-499F34A6D0A3} Tue, 9 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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=%7B96742A01-7350-4D2C-B1BE-4D31B0B91A32%7D Tune in tonight, Tuesday, May 14th at 9/8c on Velocity for an all new episode of Overhaulin'. Watch as Chip and the team transform a 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 into a world class ride. Then get a second helping of Overhaulin' on Sunday as another brand new episode premieres at its new time 8/7c.     After this week you can continue to catch all new shows of Overhaulin' on Sunday nights at 8/7c. Make note of the date and time change, we've got more exciting builds coming up, including our first 2-pa... {96742A01-7350-4D2C-B1BE-4D31B0B91A32} Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BB3CC4DE6-8D38-480C-A0F6-54F8BBE10B57%7D We are excited to announce that we have just released some hot new Foose design merchandise for you to purchase.  Items include cool new t-shirts in multiple colors for men and women, convenient and easily portable tool kits, stylish license plates and even an Ipad cover! There's also a vintage bottle cap tin sign that would look great in any Foose fan's home or garage. To check out these products and more go to: http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=New_Products  ... {B3CC4DE6-8D38-480C-A0F6-54F8BBE10B57} Mon, 3 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT 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=%7BE41A94D7-183B-450D-B011-5A6DE90A0118%7D Tonight, Monday, April 29th, the Discovery Channel will be airing an all new episode of Overhaulin' with Chip Foose and the A Team. Instead of the usual time of 9pm, tonight's episode will be shown at 7pm EST. This will be the only airing of the show this Monday, so tune in or set those recorders. And remember you can always catch reairings of the program on Velocity, Tuesdays at 9/8c.   Roger's 1964 Plymouth Fury will be our featured vehicle on tonight's program. We have yet to have a Fury on... {E41A94D7-183B-450D-B011-5A6DE90A0118} Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B6385BD7C-E4D4-4FA3-A6BD-684F0C5FB00C%7D We are happy to annouce that you will now find some of our Foose products at your local Walmart. Head to the automotive aisle today to check out some recently released items that are available for purchase. There are sunshades that feature Foose vehicles, sticker decal packs which feature the Foose logo, and the license plate and floor mats which are designed with the Foose logo and palm trees. There are also seat covers and steering wheel covers that were inspired by Foose design. All of these products ... {6385BD7C-E4D4-4FA3-A6BD-684F0C5FB00C} Wed, 20 Mar 2013 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BDDCB5BE0-EB5D-4C23-BEFE-6D74EE71003B%7D After an emotional episode of Overhaulin' last week, we found another well deserving father for episode 2 who was was in desperate need of a truck renovation. Chuck, a retired high school teacher and coach, inherited his 1954 Chevy pickup from his aunt, Cathleen, who originally bought the truck brand new. Having dedicated so many years to his family, students and community, it was a great feeling to give back to such a hard working candidate. {DDCB5BE0-EB5D-4C23-BEFE-6D74EE71003B} Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BA101B9D5-FE00-430A-94E5-71573E0BDC87%7D In June, I visited Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park during a short vacation to the Golden State. Wow! I was beyond impressed with this new land (and equally as impressed with Buena Vista Street, where I enjoyed dancing to the music of Five and Dime!). One thing I loved in Cars Land was the details, such as the car hoods found at Ramone's House of Body Art. The hoods were designed by legendary custom car builder and designer Chip Foose. He enlisted the help of Swedish artist Ray Hill to creat... {A101B9D5-FE00-430A-94E5-71573E0BDC87} Thu, 2 Aug 2012 07:00:00 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=%7BF3978D9F-6E20-4DB5-ACC4-7B340764D6F7%7D This week at SEMA is already going by so fast! After staying up late last night to paint the Chrysler 300 getting overhauled at SEMA this year, Chip got very little sleep but headed back to the convention to meet the many fans and friends who were anxiously waiting at the autograph sessions. He spent an hour at the first session in the WD-40 booth where the 2012 custom Ford F-350 Super Duty work truck is on display. This truck has Foose-inspired custom front and rear wheel flares, side rockers, and front... {F3978D9F-6E20-4DB5-ACC4-7B340764D6F7} Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:00:00 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BE500B42C-02A0-4F8F-9BD4-82CF954A3D54%7D Chips schedule at SEMA today: 10:30am-11:30am: WD-40 Autograph Session WD-40 booth #12217 12pm-1pm WD-40 Press Conference - Truck Unveil Grand Lobby of the Central Hall 2pm-3pm: BASF Press Conference – Eldorod Unveil BASF booth #21455 3:30pm-5pm: Pirelli Autograph Session Pirelli booth #41021         Have a great day! {E500B42C-02A0-4F8F-9BD4-82CF954A3D54} Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B03EA67A4-B21E-47AA-9FB2-86057EE213B4%7D Hi all! In order to enjoy the holidays with our families, the Foose shop will be closed for tours beginning December 21st, 2012. We'll open back up on January 3rd, 2013 with our standard daily tours, Monday through Friday, from 12- 1pm.   The team at Foose Design and I want to wish you all the best this holiday season!     Thank you, CHIP {03EA67A4-B21E-47AA-9FB2-86057EE213B4} Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:00:00 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=%7BAD4CB78D-EB72-4154-9850-8A53C2CFD207%7D Tune in to the Discovery Channel, Monday, April 15th at 9pm EST for an all new episode of Overhaulin'. Chip and the team return with all new episodes every Monday. These new episodes will also air on Tuesdays on the Velocity Channel, debuting Tuesday, April 23rd at 9pm EST.   Air times for the Monday, April 15th debut are 9pm, 11pm and 2am (all times Eastern).   We hope you're all able to tune in and please check back in a couple days for our recap blog and exclusive behind the scenes pictures. {AD4CB78D-EB72-4154-9850-8A53C2CFD207} Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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=%7BBC04363C-9B8C-46E5-B75A-97D5F4211D8E%7D My trip to visit 3M Mexico couldn't have gone any better. I was warmly welcomed not only with smiling faces but with huge Foose/3M banners displayed outside the 3M building. What a way to make a guy feel special! After a good night's rest, I headed to the Pegaso Training Center in Toluca, MX. where I spoke with 3M customers and distributors. One of the things I discussed was ways we use 3M products in our shop. This turned out to be a very good session and my trip had only just... {BC04363C-9B8C-46E5-B75A-97D5F4211D8E} Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:00:00 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=%7B52F4AB65-1C42-4ECB-9781-A5BB08C127B3%7D Just a quick note if you were planning to come by our shop Thursday October 4th for our daily 12-1pm tour, we will be closed that day for tours.     Thank you {52F4AB65-1C42-4ECB-9781-A5BB08C127B3} Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B4AB88A55-7D46-402E-8638-A6F8BBDD74A2%7D Chip will be joining John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Principal Creative Advisor, Walt Disney Imagineering, for a special appearance and signing on December 8th at the Disney California Adventure Park. Chip has created a new line of "Cars"-inspired collectibles including a Piston Cup, "Cars" hood ornament business card holder, t-shirt, and one of his newest pieces of art, titled "Finns", depicting Finn McMissle in front of the Cadillac Range.  (Pic... {4AB88A55-7D46-402E-8638-A6F8BBDD74A2} Mon, 3 Dec 2012 08:00:00 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=%7B9881C67B-1237-4816-90F3-B075CCEFE8E4%7D Overhaulin' is back and premieres Oct 2nd at 9/8c on the Velocity network. Chip is really excited for you to see all the new overhauled rides. Chris Jacobs is returning as co-host and Jessi Combs is a new addition to the cast (As pictured) Set your DVR's! {9881C67B-1237-4816-90F3-B075CCEFE8E4} Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B776B4944-FEE1-4071-B60D-B1485ED837BB%7D   WEDNESDAY OCT. 31st: 10am-11am: WD-40 Autograph Session WD-40 booth #12217 12pm-1pm: 3M Booth Demonstration 3M booth #12227 2pm-3pm: WD-40 Autograph Session WD-40 booth #12217 3:30pm-5pm: Magnaflow Autograph Session Magnaflow booth #23543  {776B4944-FEE1-4071-B60D-B1485ED837BB} Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BBC4BF0F1-FABB-4275-9ABD-B2603D382CCE%7D Planning on attending the OC Auto Show this year? The show runs from October 4-7, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center.   If you're interested in tickets, please follow the link below and 100% of the proceeds from the tickets you buy will go directly to helping my son Brock's school, Hewes Middle School. When you purchase a ticket you not only get admission to the Auto Show, but also a free one year subscription to Motor Trend and a chance to win an iPad! Simply click on the link www.ocstudentfund... {BC4BF0F1-FABB-4275-9ABD-B2603D382CCE} Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B19AE0DF6-BC11-4EC5-9B6C-B3DFAE67F073%7D We're pleased to announce we've renewed our exclusive partnership with Pirelli North America for another 3 years! Pirelli has been a long time supporter of Chip Foose and Foose Design and we are happy to continue our partnership! More info: www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/news/2012/11/21/pirelli-continues-partnership-with-design-legend-chip-foose/ {19AE0DF6-BC11-4EC5-9B6C-B3DFAE67F073} Tue, 4 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BC37309DD-E054-4284-B5A3-B40D945DAE8E%7D I hope you were able to catch the premiere of Overhaulin' on the Velocity network last night. It was great to be back on the air after a 5 year hiatus from the show.   You'll notice quite a few returning members of the A Team, along with co-host Chris Jacobs. We've also made some new editions, with Jessi Combs coming on as both co-host and builder. We're also keeping it all in the family this time around with the television debut of my son Brock Foose.   You also probably noticed a few changes to ... {C37309DD-E054-4284-B5A3-B40D945DAE8E} Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BA769390B-AAC3-4454-9D1A-B84A4F87A247%7D As an FYI, we'll be closed for tours May 20-27. Tours are given Monday - Friday from 12-1pm at our Foose headquarters in Huntington Beach, California. You can see our current projects, receive a guided tour of the facilities and shop for product in our showroom. In the rare instance that we aren't able to do tours, we always try to notify you here. {A769390B-AAC3-4454-9D1A-B84A4F87A247} Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B5555EE32-4C41-4F38-B28B-BDEF02C2D682%7D What a fantastic opening day at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas! Chip definitely kept busy walking all around the convention center. He was the keynote speaker at the SEMA breakfast and then he unveiled the WD-40 SEMA/Cares F-100 truck as well as the beautiful Eldorod. After stopping by the Pirelli booth for an autograph session, he finished the day at the Overhaulin' set with the A-team and many of his good friends and sponsors. {5555EE32-4C41-4F38-B28B-BDEF02C2D682} Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BFC323BFD-0BC4-4D45-A028-BE8FFC4AD415%7D The custom '53 Ford F-100 WD40/SEMA Cares truck was auctioned off on Jan. 18th for $170K at Barrett- Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a huge event with 1,343 cars sold over the weekend and up to 300,000 people in attendance. Mike Freeman, President of the Americas, WD-40 company said a few words before they started to auction the Ford. The highest bidder not only got to drive away in this special truck, but they also received a brand new guitar signed by Toby Keith with a sketch of the Ford on the ... {FC323BFD-0BC4-4D45-A028-BE8FFC4AD415} Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B38532B71-3D7B-4469-A138-C10C8C60DCB5%7D Many long hours were spent working and refining the Eldorod, but it was all more than worth it once this beauty was completed. It had been a long time coming to get this hot rod to its final stage. This ride was based on a 1948 Cadillac Eldorado and was the very first car Chip designed at Hot Rods by Boyd's when he worked there full time as Chief Designer in the 90's. It was also the last car to be produced by Boyd's before it went bankrupt in '98. The new owner, Chris Andrews, got in touch with Chip to ... {38532B71-3D7B-4469-A138-C10C8C60DCB5} Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B4249E315-0A30-46DE-AA9B-C160404724A2%7D ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 2, 2012) –3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Foose Design are proud to announce the expansion of a multiyear agreement, whereby Chip Foose, owner and chief designer of Foose Design and star of television "Overhaulin'” will represent 3M for their successful line of 3M Automotive Aftermarket product solutions in the U.S. and throughout the world. "I have been using 3M products since I first started working with my Dad in his shop. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket products are... {4249E315-0A30-46DE-AA9B-C160404724A2} Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BEE4DBDB6-8EB6-492F-B641-C2F754B92DA8%7D Chip had a great week at the 2012 SEMA Show! The Foose Design booth stood tall in the parking lot outside of South Hall loaded with all the hot new apparel designs.  Chip's P-32 was displayed right next to the booth which he took for a spin later in the week.  The Overhaulin' set and Chrysler 300 were ready to go upstairs and it was time for the fans to pile in. {EE4DBDB6-8EB6-492F-B641-C2F754B92DA8} Fri, 9 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B9C130EE5-289C-49DE-B8D3-C352F85C7C3E%7D It was so good to see old friends and meet new ones at this year's Autorama car show in Detriot. What a great weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ridler Award with up to 50 past winners in attendance. I was especially proud of the owners of the three Foose Ridler Award rides who were there to display the winners amongst the many others. The "Impression" won the Ridler award in 2005, the "Stallion" won in 2003, and the "Grandmaster" won in 2002. These were a handful of the many past champions... {9C130EE5-289C-49DE-B8D3-C352F85C7C3E} Mon, 18 Mar 2013 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://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B3C66FA40-2387-4F95-BEEF-CB022409B5EB%7D Chip is making an appearance at the Megaspeed Custom Car and Truck Show on behalf of BASF.  Come see Chip on Saturday March 23rd from 10am-6pm in Hall 3 of the International Centre in Toronto Canada. {3C66FA40-2387-4F95-BEEF-CB022409B5EB} Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BC7FC043C-A24F-4260-BE83-CBCA9D7439F0%7D The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger is used to raising eyebrows, but by the time it rolled off the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Jan. 20 in Scottsdale, Ariz., it also raised big money for charity - $115,000. Chip Foose, the legendary hot rod designer and TV star who designed the custom 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8, was on-hand at Barrett-Jackson to see the vehicle cross the auction block and dropped the hammer to close the auction as the vehicle received the winning bid f... {C7FC043C-A24F-4260-BE83-CBCA9D7439F0} Thu, 1 Mar 2012 08:00:00 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=%7B5B2A9BC8-224B-4F96-A5C8-CBFD9F577842%7D After five years off the air, Overhaulin' is officially back tonight!     All new episodes of the hit reality series air on the Velocity network at 9/8c. If you're not sure what channel Velocity is in your town, then please follow the link below and visit the Velocity channel finder so you can join us for the premiere tomorrow.     http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/   Tonight a deserving Iraqi war veteran will become the newest member of the Overhaulin' family as his 1965 Chevy Impala r... {5B2A9BC8-224B-4F96-A5C8-CBFD9F577842} Tue, 2 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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=%7BA48A050C-E915-40C1-B0D8-D76593D9C88D%7D Tune in tonight, December 4th at 9/8c, for an all new episode of Overhaulin' on the Velocity Network!   In this unique episode, Chip and the A-Team head to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for a customization that takes place on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  A brand new Chrysler 300 gets the Foose treatment with one lucky show attendee winning the vehicle when their name is pulled! {A48A050C-E915-40C1-B0D8-D76593D9C88D} Tue, 4 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT Overhaulin' 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=%7B2A513AD8-8F94-46F4-A8EF-E51222748BE6%7D SAN DIEGO — Two of the biggest names in the automotive world are teaming up again – this time with Source Interlink Media, to build two trucks that will benefit a good cause and to create new, limited edition WD-40® Smart Straw® cans that feature some of Chip Foose's classic vehicle designs.   "This year, we're upping the ante and building two vehicles – one that pays tribute to WD-40 Company's history and one that celebrates some of its newer specialty products that help auto pros like me get... {2A513AD8-8F94-46F4-A8EF-E51222748BE6} Tue, 4 Sep 2012 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 http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BD4EE03E5-75A0-4FFE-8FAD-F2AF098DBEDD%7D I'm on my way to Mexico! I just hopped on a plane and will be landing in Mexico City later this evening. I am really excited to return to Mexico and see some old friends and meet new ones as well. We have a global agreement with 3M products and systems and the automotive aftermarket division that allows me to have more days to meet with distributors and occasionally fans too. This is the first trip of many I'll be taking to Latin America in the next few months including Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Brazil an... {D4EE03E5-75A0-4FFE-8FAD-F2AF098DBEDD} Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7B341C6FDC-86EA-4B62-B8C2-F4D100E31338%7D We at Foose Design couldn't be more excited about the grand re-opening of Disney's California Adventure this Friday, June 15, 2012. This 5-year overhaul is now complete and we can't wait to experience all the new thrills. The creation of the new Cars Land, based on the town of Radiator Springs from the hit Cars franchise, is specifically near and dear to our heart. And not just because we love all things that have 4 wheels! We were actually involved in the development of certain design aspects featured t... {341C6FDC-86EA-4B62-B8C2-F4D100E31338} Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chipfoose.com/ws_display.asp?filter=Blog_Detail&item_id=%7BDCB85F4A-B083-4C49-B9D8-FDB27B461B1C%7D This week's episode of Overhaulin' was a special one not only because we had never customized a VW Beetle before, but mainly because we welcomed, Blake, the VW’s owner to come work with all of us at the shop to transform his ride. He had always dreamed of working with us on his car so, Chris and Jessi surprised him at his home the day they picked up the VW.   Blake was an active child who raced dirt bikes, but a debilitating lung disease, cystic fibrosis, has slowed him down at his young age of 25.  ... {DCB85F4A-B083-4C49-B9D8-FDB27B461B1C} Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT Overhaulin'