and ruins many of them... Chip's a talented man, but he's always going one step too far (IMO) whether it's the style/removing all badges/chrome accents, etc., and his paint jobs many times SUCK!! NO HATE, I'd consider it an honor for Foose to do any of my cars, but many times I don't like his styling...the rest he's a genius/ frame off builds and such, can't top him.
Everyone says this keep it original But if you want to drive and enjoy it Then you make it modern. You can always bring it back to original. He never cut the car up..
As a youth, I had a '57 Cadillac. It was the greatest car I ever owned. Pittsburgh is full of hills and winding roads. That car held corners like an English sports car.
I had an absolutely beautiful 52 Cadillac Convertible. Started perfectly cold, but hot it would barely turn over. After trying all kinds of things, I figured it out my self. I used a double ground wire, and that was it. Started like a new car thereafter. Sold it unfortunately because I was sick of idiots giving it door dings. I couldnt drive it and park it anywhere without being so nervous about parking lot hits. No matter where I parked it some idiot would park right next to me.
One of my uncles worked at the Clark Avenue Cadillac plant on the southwest side of Detroit from '47 to '87. He was a final assembly and road test inspector. My folks lived about 4 miles from the plant, he would stop by when he tested some unique Caddys to show us. Great memories of a bygone era of Detroit. I watched a neighbor repair and repainted an all-white '49 convertible in '59. It was better than new when he was done, and it stood out from anything else. Caddys then showed the world you arrived.
Usually purging is used when doing stainless for the food industry for standards, for an exhaust system, you don't really "need" to have it done as the exhaust will just eject any loose debris anyways, so long as the tube is sealed. You will also want to do it to any welds before a catalytic converter too, just to help with the efficiency and longevity of the converter. When you're working on the induction system, it's a completely different game, as you want to ensure that there is nothing on the inside of the wall that will make its way into the engine. With Chip being Chip, he would want to make sure that the welds look as pretty on the inside as they do the outside, even though no one will see it. It's also why everything on the cars he builds have had time and attention given to it, even though it might never be seen again, as if it's not done to perfection, it shouldn't go on the car until it is.
@@MassageWithKlay Not purging will affect the integrity of the weld, and cause it to crack due to vibration. I’ve been doing this for thirty years, I should know.
I love it. Tastefully and meticulously done, but what else would expect from the master. Would love to drive it and experience the modern day performance, handling and ride, with that classic body and interior.
They are only original once. I prefer my all original 58 Seville and 62 409 Imp, both of which have original miles in the teens. I’ve got a blazer LSX swap with aftermarket suspension, but my heart is with the originals. Might be hard to start and leak a little fluid, but so do I these days!
I’m always fascinated with Chip’s attention to details, the red around the new wheels just like red steel rims under the factory hub cap back in the day. My first car was a ‘57 ElDorado, I sold it to finance college, best lesson I learned, you won’t find another one like it! This is a build going on in my head for the last 50 years the AM chassis and LS swap more the last 10. But, age, health and financial situation keeps it just that , a dream! Nice Nick name for it, Sweet Dream, baby!
It is a pleasure to see your work! Thanks Chip for all that you have done to the car design industry! It will be very interesting seeing you do something minimalist and quiet.
Chip Foose has a unique talent of modernising tradition always with class then adding that touch of bling to make the car look original yet a bit spicy. Perfect‼️☝🏻🧐
Great looking upgrade, and just how I'd want it if it was mine. I noticed that the shots of the car driving at the end had the rear fender wheel covers removed, and in my opinion it looked much better. Amazing work!
@@johnvandeven2188 I think a powerful Caddy should have a low rumble telling you it's there but not get in the way of the conversation. This sounded really good.
Gorgeous.. When I first saw the car, I almost didnt watch this.. Didnt want to see an iconic classic, being chopped up and restomodded, but this car looks and sounds beautiful, and I would bet drives like a dream.. Well done.. ✌♥️🇺🇸
Unbelievable Style & Talent ASSEMBLED under one roof. No one goofin off, all as serious as The Foose Name itself. I know Chips more than capable, but I miss the veteran guy that laid out the Pinstripes like nobody’s business, (RIP 🙏) !
Absolutely stunning car great work like usual, that car is spot on a 100%. Some cars look better stock looking, and some cars can pull off full customs but this one needed to look stock.
Crazy seeing Mike Curtis roll those wheels in. I haven't seen that guy since Boyd Coddington's shop. I know Boyd and Chip had some bad blood, but I hope they worked it out before Boyd passed away.
I have the 56 Chevy update you did saved now added this to the list, I love the updates as it makes the older cars more user friendly and you can definitely daily them, just goes to show you don’t need to spend mega bucks to own a foose touched car
Foose is the best of the custom car builders today.
I like that Chip is hands on with all of his builds.
Do ya ? Is that what you like ? Cool.
Definitely loves what he does.
and ruins many of them... Chip's a talented man, but he's always going one step too far (IMO) whether it's the style/removing all badges/chrome accents, etc., and his paint jobs many times SUCK!!
NO HATE, I'd consider it an honor for Foose to do any of my cars, but many times I don't like his styling...the rest he's a genius/ frame off builds and such, can't top him.
presioso cadillac, un sueño, saludos desde España, ahora vere todos vuestros videos, gracias.
It’s nice to see these older guys still working.
LOL, yeah man, I'm an old school hot rodder, 70 years young, and that was the first thing I noticed...... haha!!
A gorgeous car now made reliable, safe, and a pleasure to drive by skilled craftsman.
Wrong on all counts.
This is a joke.🙄👎
Looks better with the fender skirts on, I love the car, a beautiful vintage vehicle needed to be keep original, just my taste.
Everyone says this keep it original But if you want to drive and enjoy it Then you make it modern. You can always bring it back to original. He never cut the car up..
@@jcerullo5015have you ever driven one? I have. One of my brothers has owned a mint one for forty years and it’s a driver. This is something else.
As a youth, I had a '57 Cadillac. It was the greatest car I ever owned.
Pittsburgh is full of hills and winding roads. That car held corners like an English sports car.
OK then?
Beautiful job guys.
That car is gorgeous ❤️
Got to Admire Chip. He has a plan is hands on from start to finish & the Execution of his guy’s work is Spot On. 👍
I’ve always love the craftsmanship of Foose and the team. Two thumbs up!
👍🏾👍🏾
I have to hand it to Foose Design, that Cadillac has a perfect stance and is nice n low but not too low. Good job guys!
Chip actually works on the cars as opposed to kindigit!
Superior! Thank you Guys, God Bless you All ! Best Wishes&Greetings from Germany! Mr.Foose,thank you for exist!
Always a pleasure to watch highly skilled craftsmen do their thing. Beautiful car, guys! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Now that is a real RestoMod.
I had an absolutely beautiful 52 Cadillac Convertible. Started perfectly cold, but hot it would barely turn over. After trying all kinds of things, I figured it out my self. I used a double ground wire, and that was it. Started like a new car thereafter. Sold it unfortunately because I was sick of idiots giving it door dings. I couldnt drive it and park it anywhere without being so nervous about parking lot hits. No matter where I parked it some idiot would park right next to me.
One of my uncles worked at the Clark Avenue Cadillac plant on the southwest side of Detroit from '47 to '87. He was a final assembly and road test inspector. My folks lived about 4 miles from the plant, he would stop by when he tested some unique Caddys to show us. Great memories of a bygone era of Detroit. I watched a neighbor repair and repainted an all-white '49 convertible in '59. It was better than new when he was done, and it stood out from anything else. Caddys then showed the world you arrived.
I like how the exhaust is properly argon purged.
Most exhaust fabricators either don’t know, or don’t care.
Usually purging is used when doing stainless for the food industry for standards, for an exhaust system, you don't really "need" to have it done as the exhaust will just eject any loose debris anyways, so long as the tube is sealed. You will also want to do it to any welds before a catalytic converter too, just to help with the efficiency and longevity of the converter. When you're working on the induction system, it's a completely different game, as you want to ensure that there is nothing on the inside of the wall that will make its way into the engine.
With Chip being Chip, he would want to make sure that the welds look as pretty on the inside as they do the outside, even though no one will see it. It's also why everything on the cars he builds have had time and attention given to it, even though it might never be seen again, as if it's not done to perfection, it shouldn't go on the car until it is.
@@MassageWithKlay
Not purging will affect the integrity of the weld, and cause it to crack due to vibration.
I’ve been doing this for thirty years, I should know.
I love it. Tastefully and meticulously done, but what else would expect from the master. Would love to drive it and experience the modern day performance, handling and ride, with that classic body and interior.
I like what Chip did to the car too, I wounder what something like that cost?
Probably $15,000 to $20,000
I must say that is the perfect way to take a restored car and make it a pleasure to drive in today’s world ! Absolutely outstanding !!!
Chip Foose & team just added 50+ years to the life of this American classic. Well done!
They are only original once. I prefer my all original 58 Seville and 62 409 Imp, both of which have original miles in the teens. I’ve got a blazer LSX swap with aftermarket suspension, but my heart is with the originals. Might be hard to start and leak a little fluid, but so do I these days!
I appreciate the quality in the build, but something like this I believe should stay original. But it’s not my car.
Completely agree. Originality is now lost.
I agree with the displeasure. My advice would be to keep this one original and buy something different for long-distance cruising.
Yeah :(
It’s sad to see swap an original working engine in that shape…
I share your sentiment here, this is a nice vehicle for sure and very usable but I could never change my 41 series 60 😅 just feels wrong lol
Subtle but superb ! Well you wouldn't expect anything less ! Great to nearly see Mike Curtiss ! Thankyou to all .
I’m always fascinated with Chip’s attention to details, the red around the new wheels just like red steel rims under the factory hub cap back in the day. My first car was a ‘57 ElDorado, I sold it to finance college, best lesson I learned, you won’t find another one like it!
This is a build going on in my head for the last 50 years the AM chassis and LS swap more the last 10. But, age, health and financial situation keeps it just that , a dream! Nice Nick name for it, Sweet Dream, baby!
Used to watch Chip all the time. Never commented.
Stunning Sir. Absolutely stunning.
Welcome back and glad you enjoyed it.
@@FooseDesignInc well, Thank you.
All my life my dad had Cadillacs I had Cadillacs I'm 56 years old boy would I love to have a Cadillac like that how beautiful a car can be😊
I really should stop commenting before the video is completely over. Those wheels are absolutely stunning !!
Chip Foose is in a league of his own . Sweeeeeeeeeeeet.................
It is a pleasure to see your work! Thanks Chip for all that you have done to the car design industry! It will be very interesting seeing you do something minimalist and quiet.
So cool to see people doing their job with an eye towards quality, not quick and dirty out the door.
I love these long form build videos. Thanks for not speeding it up and adding distracting music. I'd watch it if it was 5 times as long.
Noted!
Chip Foose has a unique talent of modernising tradition always with class then adding that touch of bling to make the car look original yet a bit spicy. Perfect‼️☝🏻🧐
Stunning, as always. When the money comes, I’ll send you a 1949 Series 60 Fleetwood Sedan for a similar treatment. Blessings on you all.
I have a '55 and '59 Fleetwood :)
True Craftsmanship... Foose is the best!
Chip Foose…just a regular dude working away in the shop…caddy has always been my favorite sleepers…
Now that’s how you do a correct restomod. Awesome work Chip and the team. 👍
You're talking 60k in upgrades.
@@lop8828 that's not bad considering it's Foose quality craftsmanship, a full build now is well over 100k. I prefer paying the 60k .
The Cadilac is beautiful nice and clean with a ls and the wheels look good CHIP FOOSE is the man 👍
Love those wheels!
Good lookin sled..! New chassis , drive train , wheels too...JUST WHAT I ORDERED...! Lol bravo
Was cool to see Mike. He looks like he hasnt aged
That’s a beautiful old body-new chassis and running gear Caddy. Love it!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful transformation with your viewers!
I remember those big old boats with a three body trunk, this one is done right.
Chip Foose = legend
Great looking upgrade, and just how I'd want it if it was mine. I noticed that the shots of the car driving at the end had the rear fender wheel covers removed, and in my opinion it looked much better. Amazing work!
Love the 4 muffler design. Rob's HP but makes a good sound. I get tired of everything sounding like a gravel truck. I'm guilty too.
During my younger years the exhaust had to be loud and proud. Today all I care for is dead silence. How the worm has turned.
@@johnvandeven2188 I think a powerful Caddy should have a low rumble telling you it's there but not get in the way of the conversation. This sounded really good.
Amazing what a bucket of spare cash can achieve. Old school with modern underpinnings. SUPERB.
Gosh that is just plain beautiful - well done everyone; nothing more to say.
Gorgeous 😍
We had a 49 Chevy deluxe convertible.
I can see the similarities actually ❤
So calming watching those craftsmen at their art.
Just rechroming the bright work must have cost a bundle.Chip always makes something beautiful even better. This is so classy.👍🏻
Not to mention the difficulty getting work like that done these days. Chroming may become a lost art.
You are the best...☝️
Gorgeous.. When I first saw the car, I almost didnt watch this.. Didnt want to see an iconic classic, being chopped up and restomodded, but this car looks and sounds beautiful, and I would bet drives like a dream.. Well done.. ✌♥️🇺🇸
I heard a Muscle Car then SAW that! TRY showing mucsle cars and adding the sound track of that ride🤙fanartist😇always loved your work Chip.
Beautiful job guys............ That car is gorgeous ❤ !!!!!
Seriously beautiful
What A Super JOB...Beautiful Car... Really love those Wheels...!!
Mike Cutis is a wheel genius,
@@vinnieomahoney6359 Haven't heard his name for years. Good to see he's still making classy wheels!
Bones & Carolyn, Beautiful car congrats !
That's sooo smooth. What a great car.
Unbelievable Style & Talent ASSEMBLED under one roof. No one goofin off, all as serious as The Foose Name itself. I know Chips more than capable, but I miss the veteran guy that laid out the Pinstripes like nobody’s business, (RIP 🙏) !
Gorgeous Job!! Well done. Regards from Europe Barcelona Spain
Great design is great on its own and does not need design upgrades. Non visual mechanical upgrades are OK but that's it!!!
Outrageous, gorgeous and practical. Wow.
Stunning
Amazing build! I'm always inspired by Chip because he can do it all! Design, fabricate, build, you name it!
Man that's a huge car... that LS looks tiny in the engine bay...
Beautiful work as always.
Chip...............pure perfection.
Beautiful car, what I'd expect from Chip Foose. Love it!
I absolutely love all of the work the Chip does.
Stunning, and sounds absolutely beautiful.
I agree!!
Thanks!
Hugely impressive. King of the road.
Those wheels are stunning!
S-e-n-s-a-t-i-o-n-a-l.
Pure technique.
The Foose team is amazing!!!
Absolutely stunning car great work like usual, that car is spot on a 100%. Some cars look better stock looking, and some cars can pull off full customs but this one needed to look stock.
Chip could pull off custom with any car.
завжди з великим задоволенням спостерігаю за роботою майстерні Фусс.
Crazy seeing Mike Curtis roll those wheels in. I haven't seen that guy since Boyd Coddington's shop. I know Boyd and Chip had some bad blood, but I hope they worked it out before Boyd passed away.
Wow, that car oozes pure CLASS!
WoW !! fantastic as usual......these guys don't foose around .
Great job! Looks better without the skirts for sure.
Gorgeous Car Chip, I love your work. You have a Great Team
great job, i like this format showing the build progress
My favorite car and my favorite builder. What a dream
Much better without the fender skirts. So get glad you took them back off ..
So nice.❤ Great workmanship.
Speechless now the caddy is perfect
Chip I got a 50 Pontiac two-door would love to do the same thing to it it's got originally 49,000 miles on it great job on the Cadillac
Truly incredible craftsmanship
My 48 and 49 still run original 331 and many trips no issues
Gorgeous looking car, great job Chip and crew!!
The late '40s were the pinnacle of automotive elegance. It all went downhill from there.
Foose magic, pure and simple.
Love your work with your team. The car I would love to see you improve is the Facel Vega convertible.
Definitely a rare car!
Beautiful job. Foose is a genius. Congratulations for the time.
A Work of Art !
Awesome Work
another amazing build and I glad you didn't touch the body, that's priceless Americana.
I have the 56 Chevy update you did saved now added this to the list, I love the updates as it makes the older cars more user friendly and you can definitely daily them, just goes to show you don’t need to spend mega bucks to own a foose touched car
Wow! Beautiful! So fine!
Pretty damn cool Chip
Absolutely amazing 🤩