I just don't like Chip Foose design
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cklittle99GT
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except for maybe that GMC van... i think thats what it was... i just dont get why you would do anything like that to that kind of vehicle...
but yeah, i couldnt agree more... all the cars that he "overhauls" are just awesome
streethorse
15 Year Member
It just his 2 tone paint jobs I dont like. He almost always paints the top half
1 color and the sides some other color. That style went out in the early 90's.
1 color and the sides some other color. That style went out in the early 90's.
salprint
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Yep. Just don't like his style I guess. Maybe I'm the only one.
Totally agree...haven't seen one thing from him that I like.
32ValveRom
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I can't say I agree. I would say that close to every car I would see him overhaul would turn out to be a work of art. Everytime I see a Foose car I think "this guy really knows what he's doing." Jmo
+1, the fact that he also happens to be a really good guy who seems to treat his employees well adds to his legendary status in the automotive world.
mransr
Founding Member
I agree on the Foose wheels; they are pretty darn fugly...the cars are really well done, but sometimes the paint is a bit much, but they are show cars and that's typical for that style car...
I think he did a really nice new T-bird and his 2005 Mustang is pretty sweet too
I think he did a really nice new T-bird and his 2005 Mustang is pretty sweet too
1990Coupe
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streethorse
15 Year Member
I like most of his work but there are many projects that I think are ugly. I too dont care for most of his wheels too. But he is very talented and is one of those genuine nice guys.
On Overhaulin he has made some very beautifull cars though. I also liked the 2010 Mustang he did on Horsepower TV several months back with the blower and tri tone paint. The black/yellow/red seemed to work well together.
I also like how when he builds a car he always does a great brake and suspension setup.
On Overhaulin he has made some very beautifull cars though. I also liked the 2010 Mustang he did on Horsepower TV several months back with the blower and tri tone paint. The black/yellow/red seemed to work well together.
I also like how when he builds a car he always does a great brake and suspension setup.
1991notchbackLX
Active Member
You guys have to take into consideration that Chip Foose is primarily a hot rod designer. He worked for Boyd Coddington for years and made mostly classic hot rods and roadsters like this one:
While I consider myself a traditionalist when it comes to classic cars and muscle cars, I can respect what Chip Foose does because he's a designer and a craftsman who loves what he does. I don't care for the majority of his wheels, but the hot rod world and the Mustang community couldn't be any different if they tried. Some of Chip's design concepts don't lend themselves well to newer vehicles, but I respect him regardless of my personal opinions about his creations.
While I consider myself a traditionalist when it comes to classic cars and muscle cars, I can respect what Chip Foose does because he's a designer and a craftsman who loves what he does. I don't care for the majority of his wheels, but the hot rod world and the Mustang community couldn't be any different if they tried. Some of Chip's design concepts don't lend themselves well to newer vehicles, but I respect him regardless of my personal opinions about his creations.
I won't argue that he's not an artist or that he doesn't do a good job on the cars. It's just that I don't like the style he works in. At all. JMO
I won't argue that he's not an artist or that he doesn't do a good job on the cars. It's just that I don't like the style he works in. At all. JMO
What he said. He's obviously awesome...I just don't like his style.
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