This format of letting the car guy riff while he’s working is my favorite and needs to be done more. Feels like we’re hanging out in the garage together, shooting that breeze. Thanks Chip.
George and Dean built something special, in good hands now, at 73 and a car nut since birth, I remember the cars very well. My grandpa and I went to car shows before were as popular as today. Many were homebuilt unlike today
Watching Chip do all that menial work on this car instead of having his guys do it shows how much respect he has for the work Barris and Jefferies did on this rig. No other big name guy would do this, which is why Chip is THE MAN!
This is not menial work but rather details that demand total understanding of all the parameters as well as a willingness to do the tedious work which requires observation and evaluation as he moves through the process. Chip is the modern master.
I am loving this revival.😎 Thanks for sharing it with us all. There is almost nothing I enjoy more than slowly cleaning and detailing an old car by hand, no power tools. Just taking your time, letting the car talk to you as you go. By the time you are done, you know her so well.
You are doing the right thing with this car. This car is a one of a kind piece of art, you will never get a chance to do this again. Thank goodness you came along and helped these guys hopefully someone will drive and show this car.
Chip, can't thank you and your diligence/knowledge/effort enough. Not only are you bringing it back faithfully, we are all learning WHY this should be done. BTW, I was born the same year as the bottle of whiskey , LOL.
I want to say, THANK YOU Mr. Foose for your dedication to keeping this car as original as anyone could! It is automotive history and should be preserved! THANK YOU sir!
Original work by George Barris, Dean Jeffries and others is a marvel to see up close. The level of restraint and patience necessary to separate the dirt from the work executed by true craftsmen of 65 years ago is admirable. Carry On !!!
I believe one of the people that did work for George Burris was Dan Woods who built the Woods Wild Milk Truck and I believe did a lot of work on the Munsters coffin car.
My God man, that looks amazing. Even the chrome on the bumpers. I would leave them personally as they show the honesty and age of the build. Can't wait to see it finished and back on the road.
It's great just watching Chip at work without any other human distractions involved. Just Chip and a clay bar and a few different waxes reviving an old cherished hot rod. All is good in the world during this video.
Gosh Chip, what a labor of love. You can tell you truly love your job.. and as always you do such amazing work in everything you do. Just beautiful!!!!.. wow!!! That’s gonna be one special old car! Thank you for sharing this to us all.👍👍👍👍
If you don't have at least one bloody finger, you're doing it wrong......Great job Chip, you cant replace that honest patina. Cant wait to see it in all its glory.
GOD Love you for keeping a Barris/Jeffries custom “original”! I started building AMT kits about that time with the Barris add ons in the box. I still have most of them. Later in school living in small villages up here in Alaska I would customize snow machines and motorcycles. After moving to Anchorage in my 20’s I got into cars. Won a few car shows over the years because of those influences from my AMT days. The sons must be so proud of Dad and thankful of You!
Thank you for the presentation. My Dad was of this vintage. I watched him chopping tops and custom lead work. Even spraying led. Thank you for keeping a part of this generation alive.
Man... I could watch this ALL day... You're treating it like a first born child, that was born with a fragility to it. You're very careful about how you treat it, how you touch it, and even how you talk about it... You are one of the few GOATs left, when it comes to classic cars; Chip!
Chip is one of very few ‘influencers’ in his field that has enough respect for what once was, to leave it as-is. THAT’S creative, and professional maturity at its finest.
Long time fan of your work! Your work 'cleaning' this historical surviving piece of rolling art is laudable (and wholly in character for who you are)! It's only original once. Kudos!!!!
Chip, what a pleasure to see you use the same method that I used back when that car was built. Nothing has changed I'm 81' and have been still doing the same process.
🤩WOW 🤩. Original patina looks great.👍!! Leaving it as original as possible is the only way to go & Chip understands that. FOOSE IS A LEGEND NEVER REPRODUCED!!! Great job 👏 guys !!! Blessings 🙏🌺🌸🌼
This is truly what I dream of . I love the customs of the late 50’s and I would take this over a Ferrari or lambo any day. He is doing this car justice. I am sure not only John but The Barris brothers and Jeffries are all smiling at the remarkable care he is showing the car.
This is what a lot of car guys dream of. Not this car in particular but the thought of our vision living on through future generations. This preservation is incredible and makes my mind run wild with the thought of these young men simply wanting something cool to cruise.
It’s amazing how things have changed over the years with regard to paint finishing I remember when you were trying to get a good paint finish you always had a little more thinners in the paint to get that good off the gun shine and if the temperature and pressure were just right the paint laid down real nice and then all it needed was a quick whip over with the lambs wool pad and all done I suspect it did look a bit more shiny but not much compared to today’s mirror finish I sometimes think they way too shiny but I think that’s just showing my age So looking forward to the next video chip 👍👍🇦🇺
I remember when Foose was with Boyd Cottington. Think what makes Foos better is that on top of his love for these old cars he is hands on with his restorations. Love that he is a hands on guy.
Wow Chip,That beauty is coming back really well. I am glad to see it in the hands of a master, it will be an inspiration to those ahead for years to come.
Yeah, I like the Gas Monkey and Dennis Collins quick and flashy content, but I'd rather watch this. We're not just watching a car being restored, we're getting a history lesson about the car along with the process. Chip is deliberate and thoughtful, and I appreciate that.
I love watching Chip and how despite all of his fame and talent he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. I remember seeing that on Overhaulin'. Chip is an icon as much as George Barris was.
Foose is a next level custom car guy, his huge success means he could easily get 1 of his many skilled guys to do the work but he chooses to it himself. Huge respect to Chip Foose 👌😎🇬🇧
Chip, I've been following you for years. IIRC the first custom I saw of yours was a '64 Impala(?). But, this is by far the most interesting project of yours that I've seen. Thanks for sharing the cleanup with us.
Great video. In 1952 Gibson introduced the Goldtop Les Paul, exclusively gold through 57 painted with bronze powder and lacquer to compete with fender for a more luxurious and premium look around this time of this color experimentation. Fascinated how other industries and culture could possibly influence and inspire. Not saying a direct connection to this but what a monumental time of creativity.
Chip could certainly afford to pay someone to do this but he’s just a great old fashioned hands on guy who truly loves what he does. I watch every minute of every video and learn so much.
For most modified car owners, thier cars are forever projects. There is always another set of wheels or an engine upgrade, or new stance in the planning. It means that a period correct car from the era it was first modified is so rare and special.
You're doing it right, Chip, thanks for chatting about cleaning the paint and chrome on that '50s beauty. I'd keep its appearance original, too, with maybe a little something underneath to make it ride low and slow. 😀
Greetings from the UK absolutely brilliant Chip totally awesome and agree with the respect that you and your team are showing this beautiful iconic car❤
Been using 4.0 steel wool and light machine oil to restore chrome for years. If there is any pitting, the oil helps hold it in check. Car is beautiful...
MAN that had to be a WORK OUT to hand Rub that beast . I remember Simonizie waxing My Grand Dad's '59 Buick Invicta on the "shade" on a summer day.. THANKS FOR ALL YOU HARD Hand WORK
Love your passion for this car! It should be submitted to the National Historic Vehicle Register. If that BS-storied '70 Challenger was added to the register then this car should be with no question of its historic significance 👍 Make it happen, Chip! ✌
an ultimate display of deep respect and admiration towards your predecessors…for some reason this reminds me of messaging my dear, long time passed grandmother… thanks for sharing brother!
The approach taken with this car is perfect. Clean and preserve what was there to represent what these cars truly were. Too many of these customs have been ruined by miss guided individuals who tried to update them only to ruin them.
This format of letting the car guy riff while he’s working is my favorite and needs to be done more. Feels like we’re hanging out in the garage together, shooting that breeze. Thanks Chip.
George and Dean built something special, in good hands now, at 73 and a car nut since birth, I remember the cars very well. My grandpa and I went to car shows before were as popular as today. Many were homebuilt unlike today
This is exactly what I was feeling watching this! I'm no one special, but having dinner with Chip would be amazing.
I agree that the music is a nice calming touch.
Agreed
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60+ years from now, I hope someone that finds one of Chip’s creations takes the same care and respect that he’s doing for this Barris
Chip's grand or great grandkids maybe.
I hope chips creations are as relevant then as this Barris is. Barris defined an era
Great example of ‘respecting’ the work and creation of an icon. Thank you Chip, this ‘example’ will live on.
Watching Chip do all that menial work on this car instead of having his guys do it shows how much respect he has for the work Barris and Jefferies did on this rig.
No other big name guy would do this, which is why Chip is THE MAN!
EXACTLY!!!
It's important to him that it be done right, to a high standard. Like the wise man says: "If you want something done right, do it yourself."
@@cristianabarsuglia629 Are u implying that Chip has no faith in the people who he hires? It sure sounds like it.
This is not menial work but rather details that demand total understanding of all the parameters as well as a willingness to do the tedious work which requires observation and evaluation as he moves through the process. Chip is the modern master.
I love how Chip stays true to the masters who influenced him and his father... "It's only original once".
I am loving this revival.😎 Thanks for sharing it with us all.
There is almost nothing I enjoy more than slowly cleaning and detailing an old car by hand, no power tools. Just taking your time, letting the car talk to you as you go. By the time you are done, you know her so well.
Just clean it up as best as possible. No paint, no re-chrome
You are doing the right thing with this car. This car is a one of a kind piece of art, you will never get a chance to do this again. Thank goodness you came along and helped these guys hopefully someone will drive and show this car.
Chip, can't thank you and your diligence/knowledge/effort enough. Not only are you bringing it back faithfully, we are all learning WHY this should be done. BTW, I was born the same year as the bottle of whiskey , LOL.
Pure passion. Love it Chip. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
I want to say, THANK YOU Mr. Foose for your dedication to keeping this car as original as anyone could! It is automotive history and should be preserved! THANK YOU sir!
One icon preserving another icons labor of love. George is looking down proudly.
And RUclips preserving Chip.
Chip I always thought of you as a great person and an awesome car builder. This has taken my respect for you to another. I appreciate your hard work.
Original work by George Barris, Dean Jeffries and others is a marvel to see up close. The level of restraint and patience necessary to separate the dirt from the work executed by true craftsmen of 65 years ago is admirable. Carry On !!!
I believe one of the people that did work for George Burris was Dan Woods who built the Woods Wild Milk Truck and I believe did a lot of work on the Munsters coffin car.
My God man, that looks amazing. Even the chrome on the bumpers. I would leave them personally as they show the honesty and age of the build. Can't wait to see it finished and back on the road.
It's great just watching Chip at work without any other human distractions involved. Just Chip and a clay bar and a few different waxes reviving an old cherished hot rod. All is good in the world during this video.
This for sure. I also think Chip seems to like this work after so many new fabs and "...or we're going to lose the shop" TV drama builds
Love his knowledge and respect for a legend.
Been following Chip for, many, many years of my 76, along with his Pop. They have never ceased to amaze me. Much respect!
That is a great transformation from when it was first pulled out of storage into sunlight. Wow!
Gosh Chip, what a labor of love. You can tell you truly love your job.. and as always you do such amazing work in everything you do. Just beautiful!!!!.. wow!!! That’s gonna be one special old car! Thank you for sharing this to us all.👍👍👍👍
If you don't have at least one bloody finger, you're doing it wrong......Great job Chip, you cant replace that honest patina. Cant wait to see it in all its glory.
GOD Love you for keeping a Barris/Jeffries custom “original”!
I started building AMT kits about that time with the Barris add ons in the box. I still have most of them. Later in school living in small villages up here in Alaska I would customize snow machines and motorcycles. After moving to Anchorage in my 20’s I got into cars. Won a few car shows over the years because of those influences from my AMT days.
The sons must be so proud of Dad and thankful of You!
Thank you for the presentation. My Dad was of this vintage. I watched him chopping tops and custom lead work. Even spraying led. Thank you for keeping a part of this generation alive.
I've been listening/watching chip ever since the overhaulin days
Man... I could watch this ALL day... You're treating it like a first born child, that was born with a fragility to it. You're very careful about how you treat it, how you touch it, and even how you talk about it... You are one of the few GOATs left, when it comes to classic cars; Chip!
The only way to preserve such beautiful work of yester year.
True work of art brought back to life!!!!!!
Keep the bumpers as they are now,they'll be less cool rechromed. The more original the better,keep up the great work.
Chip is one of very few ‘influencers’ in his field that has enough respect for what once was, to leave it as-is. THAT’S creative, and professional maturity at its finest.
The music compliments this car perfectly, well done!
Just a note. Sam Barris lowered my first car. A 1953 Henry J. He charged me $4. He lived in Carmichael at that time. Good job on the Barris 53.
It's looking very nice Chip. Nice of you to respect this car to show it like it was back in it's hay day.
Chip uses the word Honest several times. That's the key to understanding and preserving Patina. The world needs more of it.
that is truly awesome. The care and love you are giving that. This is one of many reasons why Chip is the best of the best
A true piece of art and piece of history at the same time. So awesome it survived intact after all these years.
Love how it's shaping up. Well done as always,Chip!
Great restraint and respect to the originality of a true Barris Kustom!!! Fantastic and thanks for sharing it's definitely Koolsville.
pure dedication to the history of the artisans of the early days of the kustoms. you are the apple that did not fall from the tree
Long time fan of your work! Your work 'cleaning' this historical surviving piece of rolling art is laudable (and wholly in character for who you are)! It's only original once. Kudos!!!!
Thank you Chip!!!
What a great video series, so looking forward to the next one.
Chip, what a pleasure to see you use the same method that I used back when that car was built. Nothing has changed I'm 81' and have been still doing the same process.
🤩WOW 🤩. Original patina looks great.👍!! Leaving it as original as possible is the only way to go & Chip understands that. FOOSE IS A LEGEND NEVER REPRODUCED!!! Great job 👏 guys !!! Blessings 🙏🌺🌸🌼
Fantastic work Chip one beautiful Oldsmobile remember “Always Go-To-Olds”
So awesome what you and your team are doing 👍🏾👏🏾
The car never fails to bring a smile to my face. I remember looking at the magazines and wishing those were my rigs
This is truly what I dream of . I love the customs of the late 50’s and I would take this over a Ferrari or lambo any day. He is doing this car justice. I am sure not only John but The Barris brothers and Jeffries are all smiling at the remarkable care he is showing the car.
Don’t re-chrome it Chip! Preserving it as you’ve been doing is what it deserves. Kudos to you for doing this!
This is what a lot of car guys dream of. Not this car in particular but the thought of our vision living on through future generations. This preservation is incredible and makes my mind run wild with the thought of these young men simply wanting something cool to cruise.
What a great project! Chip is the man - can’t think of a more qualified person to do this!
Nice to see the consistent improvement, on the car, since we first saw it!
Love all your efforts & documenting it, Chip & the Team...
Love that forty’s and fifty’s music Chip. This was so interesting, it shows what a true professional like Chip does to produce a true classic.
Meguiars is used on everything with laquer it seems. Cars to guitars!! Thanks Chip, for all the great 'Overhaulin' wisdom. Cheers. 🍻
Labor of LOVE right there folks.
Your a good man Chip Foose ❤
Such an iconic piece of art/history!! With everything being original including the paint!!
It’s wonderful to see Chip doing this hand work as an homage to the two legends who he’s admired for decades. Almost like a religious meditation…
Chip you are a gentleman and a scholar. This car was destined to end up in your talented hands.
Love the longer style videos! That car is amazing thank you for keeping it as it was!
So cool the respect and honor you give the original masters. Your so nice and humble.
They are only Original Once! Love it, Great work preserving History💪
It’s amazing how things have changed over the years with regard to paint finishing
I remember when you were trying to get a good paint finish you always had a little more thinners in the paint to get that good off the gun shine and if the temperature and pressure were just right the paint laid down real nice and then all it needed was a quick whip over with the lambs wool pad and all done
I suspect it did look a bit more shiny but not much compared to today’s mirror finish
I sometimes think they way too shiny but I think that’s just showing my age
So looking forward to the next video chip 👍👍🇦🇺
I remember when Foose was with Boyd Cottington. Think what makes Foos better is that on top of his love for these old cars he is hands on with his restorations. Love that he is a hands on guy.
Wow Chip,That beauty is coming back really well. I am glad to see it in the hands of a master, it will be an inspiration to those ahead for years to come.
World class builder, still hands-on, like he's helping you out in your garage.
I know if I saw that car at a show knowing nothing about it's history, I would be doing laps around it.
It is SO beautiful!!!
I love the fact that Chip is making the original car look as good as it can without changing the original finish. George would approve.
Yeah, I like the Gas Monkey and Dennis Collins quick and flashy content, but I'd rather watch this. We're not just watching a car being restored, we're getting a history lesson about the car along with the process. Chip is deliberate and thoughtful, and I appreciate that.
Shows how much chip loves cars put this much love in George’s old hot rod
I love watching Chip and how despite all of his fame and talent he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. I remember seeing that on Overhaulin'. Chip is an icon as much as George Barris was.
listening to a master of his craft while he's rubbin on that car. so good, just me and him and he's teaching me
Foose is a next level custom car guy, his huge success means he could easily get 1 of his many skilled guys to do the work but he chooses to it himself. Huge respect to Chip Foose 👌😎🇬🇧
Chip, I've been following you for years. IIRC the first custom I saw of yours was a '64 Impala(?). But, this is by far the most interesting project of yours that I've seen. Thanks for sharing the cleanup with us.
Great project, really really like the respect you have for history. Keep up the good work, this is a masterpiece that you are preserving.
Great video. In 1952 Gibson introduced the Goldtop Les Paul, exclusively gold through 57 painted with bronze powder and lacquer to compete with fender for a more luxurious and premium look around this time of this color experimentation. Fascinated how other industries and culture could possibly influence and inspire. Not saying a direct connection to this but what a monumental time of creativity.
Thanks for this installment please keep em coming great work
Neat car, neat story. Love this video series, and the music just takes it to another level. Well done. 💪👍🏼
Chip could certainly afford to pay someone to do this but he’s just a great old fashioned hands on guy who truly loves what he does. I watch every minute of every video and learn so much.
Glad to see this car coming back to life. Thank you Chip!
For most modified car owners, thier cars are forever projects. There is always another set of wheels or an engine upgrade, or new stance in the planning. It means that a period correct car from the era it was first modified is so rare and special.
Original chrome gets my vote 😁👍 only original once. So good to see you taking care of this, Chip. The history and George's car like a time capsule.
This is such a cool car in it's own right, but knowing who owns it and the history makes it amazing.
I’m impressed that the clear didn’t crack over time..incredible car
You're doing it right, Chip, thanks for chatting about cleaning the paint and chrome on that '50s beauty. I'd keep its appearance original, too, with maybe a little something underneath to make it ride low and slow. 😀
Kudos Chip...that is some serious elbow grease.Thanks for taking care of it !!!
HI CHIP THE CAR WAS GREAT BEFORE YOU STARTED AND NOW WOW !! ITS GREAT TOO SEE THE OLD AND NOW ITS NEW AGAIN !! TODD FROM MICHIGAN .
I learn something new every time I watch chip work
1953 Oldsmobile Barris
Greetings from the UK absolutely brilliant Chip totally awesome and agree with the respect that you and your team are showing this beautiful iconic car❤
Awesome custom car, an awesome builder, and an awesome cleanup job Mr. Foose!
Been using 4.0 steel wool and light machine oil to restore chrome for years. If there is any pitting, the oil helps hold it in check.
Car is beautiful...
You brought that baby back to life.Great job
MAN that had to be a WORK OUT to hand Rub that beast . I remember Simonizie waxing My Grand Dad's '59 Buick Invicta on the "shade" on a summer day.. THANKS FOR ALL YOU HARD Hand
WORK
Great video Chip . Brings back the car show days 50's & 60's .
Man I love watching Chip do his thing! Great video series!!
Wow it looks so cool. So glad ur working on it chip!!
If any car deserves to be preserved, it is this one. I wish more folks thought like Chip on this topic.
Love your passion for this car! It should be submitted to the National Historic Vehicle Register. If that BS-storied '70 Challenger was added to the register then this car should be with no question of its historic significance 👍 Make it happen, Chip! ✌
It’s so cool you’re cleaning this car up. I’d leave the bumpers as they are. As they say it’s only original once
an ultimate display of deep respect and admiration towards your predecessors…for some reason this reminds me of messaging my dear, long time passed grandmother…
thanks for sharing brother!
The approach taken with this car is perfect. Clean and preserve what was there to represent what these cars truly were.
Too many of these customs have been ruined by miss guided individuals who tried to update them only to ruin them.
Kudos for all the elbow grease Chip put in on this car himself.🇺🇸👍🏻👏🏻✅⭐️🇺🇸