Foose Design | 1949 Cadillac Gets Upgraded

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2022
  • Bob "Bones" and Carolyn's 1949 Cadillac is a beauty, but often leaves them stranded. So we helped build them a cruiser that could go coast to coast while leaving the body alone and focusing on drivability and comfort.
    Modifications-
    •LS3 w/ 6speed 6L90E transmission
    •Roadster Shop Chassis
    •Custom exhaust system utilizing Magnaflow components and 4 mufflers
    •Custom fuel tank from Rick's Tanks
    •Baer Brakes
    •Rewired electrical
    •Fixed top and windows
    •Repainted firewall and hood
    •Vintage Air system
    •Custom 18" wheels designed by Chip, machined by Mike Curtis/Curtis Speed Equipment
    Foose Design Merchandise: shop.chipfoose.com/
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Komentáře • 364

  • @user-tm1ec2on6w
    @user-tm1ec2on6w Před 2 lety +18

    It’s nice to see these older guys still working.

    • @ChevySS1968
      @ChevySS1968 Před 2 lety +4

      LOL, yeah man, I'm an old school hot rodder, 70 years young, and that was the first thing I noticed...... haha!!

  • @ivycycles
    @ivycycles Před 2 lety +16

    A gorgeous car now made reliable, safe, and a pleasure to drive by skilled craftsman.

  • @lasalleman6792
    @lasalleman6792 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Foose is the best of the custom car builders today.

  • @bozodog428
    @bozodog428 Před 2 lety +41

    I like that Chip is hands on with all of his builds.

    • @willymaykit1482
      @willymaykit1482 Před 2 lety

      Do ya ? Is that what you like ? Cool.

    • @richardistrejr7365
      @richardistrejr7365 Před 2 lety

      Definitely loves what he does.

    • @bishlap
      @bishlap Před 2 lety +1

      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.

  • @frankmichael9847
    @frankmichael9847 Před 2 lety +24

    Looks better with the fender skirts on, I love the car, a beautiful vintage vehicle needed to be keep original, just my taste.

    • @jcerullo5015
      @jcerullo5015 Před rokem +3

      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..

  • @Tony-hx2fj
    @Tony-hx2fj Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @jonny555ive
    @jonny555ive Před 2 lety +41

    Beautiful job guys.
    That car is gorgeous ❤️

  • @wascadoo8946
    @wascadoo8946 Před 2 lety +1

    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. 👍

  • @frankmcghee9079
    @frankmcghee9079 Před 2 lety +16

    I’ve always love the craftsmanship of Foose and the team. Two thumbs up!
    👍🏾👍🏾

  • @RoosterRocket
    @RoosterRocket Před měsícem +2

    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!

    • @user-ip5dm6jf8k
      @user-ip5dm6jf8k Před měsícem

      Chip actually works on the cars as opposed to kindigit!

  • @joevald3
    @joevald3 Před 2 lety +1

    Chip Foose is in a league of his own . Sweeeeeeeeeeeet.................

  • @dalesmth1
    @dalesmth1 Před 2 lety +11

    I like how the exhaust is properly argon purged.
    Most exhaust fabricators either don’t know, or don’t care.

    • @MassageWithKlay
      @MassageWithKlay Před 2 lety +2

      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.

    • @dalesmth1
      @dalesmth1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@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.

  • @scottimusgarrett15
    @scottimusgarrett15 Před 2 lety +17

    Always a pleasure to watch highly skilled craftsmen do their thing. Beautiful car, guys! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

  • @jamesmooney8933
    @jamesmooney8933 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @michaelbeck7799
    @michaelbeck7799 Před 11 měsíci

    Foose magic, pure and simple.

  • @garylewis7729
    @garylewis7729 Před 2 lety +1

    Chip Foose = legend

  • @robertchristie9434
    @robertchristie9434 Před rokem

    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.

  • @georgsteinle747
    @georgsteinle747 Před 2 lety +1

    Superior! Thank you Guys, God Bless you All ! Best Wishes&Greetings from Germany! Mr.Foose,thank you for exist!

  • @ericmahady3460
    @ericmahady3460 Před 2 lety

    So much more enjoyable than the TV show. Trans '89.

  • @MKBinDC
    @MKBinDC Před 2 lety +1

    Chip Foose & team just added 50+ years to the life of this American classic. Well done!

  • @jeffsavage4486
    @jeffsavage4486 Před 2 lety +9

    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 !!!

  • @skoza36
    @skoza36 Před 2 lety +1

    True Craftsmanship... Foose is the best!

  • @juanantoniomartinezgonzale4668

    You are the best...☝️

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 Před 2 lety +2

    Subtle but superb ! Well you wouldn't expect anything less ! Great to nearly see Mike Curtiss ! Thankyou to all .

  • @charlesherrick7400
    @charlesherrick7400 Před 2 lety +1

    Now that is a real RestoMod.

  • @MrMaddam
    @MrMaddam Před 2 lety

    S-e-n-s-a-t-i-o-n-a-l.
    Pure technique.

  • @victorcumba6305
    @victorcumba6305 Před 2 lety +3

    The Cadilac is beautiful nice and clean with a ls and the wheels look good CHIP FOOSE is the man 👍

  • @garrettbenson7743
    @garrettbenson7743 Před 2 lety +32

    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!

    • @sru1436
      @sru1436 Před 2 lety +9

      I appreciate the quality in the build, but something like this I believe should stay original. But it’s not my car.

    • @PeteLenz
      @PeteLenz Před 2 lety +6

      Completely agree. Originality is now lost.

    • @OnkelPHMagee
      @OnkelPHMagee Před 2 lety +4

      I agree with the displeasure. My advice would be to keep this one original and buy something different for long-distance cruising.

    • @pietrodt5937
      @pietrodt5937 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah :(
      It’s sad to see swap an original working engine in that shape…

    • @Cadillac_Collector
      @Cadillac_Collector Před 8 měsíci +1

      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

  • @crapulamayor
    @crapulamayor Před 11 měsíci +1

    presioso cadillac, un sueño, saludos desde España, ahora vere todos vuestros videos, gracias.

  • @johnhart125
    @johnhart125 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful car, what I'd expect from Chip Foose. Love it!

  • @MrRea112
    @MrRea112 Před 2 lety +1

    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‼️☝🏻🧐

  • @oldblueshhrchannel1847

    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!

  • @markorkarenhanes1354
    @markorkarenhanes1354 Před rokem +2

    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.

    • @6996brandyl
      @6996brandyl Před rokem

      I like what Chip did to the car too, I wounder what something like that cost?
      Probably $15,000 to $20,000

  • @gregorykaznacheev
    @gregorykaznacheev Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @markjames9205
    @markjames9205 Před 2 lety +2

    Love those wheels!

  • @mikejaxn
    @mikejaxn Před 2 lety +3

    Gosh that is just plain beautiful - well done everyone; nothing more to say.

  • @jamesmyers9285
    @jamesmyers9285 Před 11 měsíci

    Those wheels are stunning!

  • @perryingto
    @perryingto Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning

  • @tommywalker77
    @tommywalker77 Před 2 lety

    Love that car my grandfather had one just like that got it new

  • @art1muz13
    @art1muz13 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful job guys............ That car is gorgeous ❤ !!!!!

  • @rickarra1833
    @rickarra1833 Před 2 lety

    So cool to see people doing their job with an eye towards quality, not quick and dirty out the door.

  • @tomkitchen2764
    @tomkitchen2764 Před 2 lety

    Perfect music for the video.

  • @ellesmerewildwood4858
    @ellesmerewildwood4858 Před 2 lety

    I really should stop commenting before the video is completely over. Those wheels are absolutely stunning !!

  • @rexsterlingbuchanan2929

    OMG !!!! At the car in the first clips though !!!!!!! Double OMG at the end !!!!!!!

  • @aerial_camera_video_imaging

    Seriously beautiful

  • @FortyEcho
    @FortyEcho Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful transformation with your viewers!

  • @georgemakes4355
    @georgemakes4355 Před 28 dny

    Beautiful.

  • @kensteffes6712
    @kensteffes6712 Před 7 měsíci

    Great design is great on its own and does not need design upgrades. Non visual mechanical upgrades are OK but that's it!!!

  • @quagmiredavis4117
    @quagmiredavis4117 Před 2 lety +1

    My 48 and 49 still run original 331 and many trips no issues

  • @jamesdeath3477
    @jamesdeath3477 Před 2 lety +1

    That's sooo smooth. What a great car.

  • @darrellmallorca6032
    @darrellmallorca6032 Před 2 lety

    Artfully gorgeous

  • @edcew8236
    @edcew8236 Před 2 lety

    Outrageous, gorgeous and practical. Wow.

  • @Stregnth
    @Stregnth Před 2 lety

    Chip is the BEST!!!!

  • @lucianene7741
    @lucianene7741 Před 7 měsíci

    The late '40s were the pinnacle of automotive elegance. It all went downhill from there.

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb3 Před 2 lety +2

    Gorgeous 😍
    We had a 49 Chevy deluxe convertible.
    I can see the similarities actually ❤

  • @ronkpaws1
    @ronkpaws1 Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely love all of the work the Chip does.

  • @richardmalone4721
    @richardmalone4721 Před 2 lety

    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 🙏) !

  • @kevindowd7769
    @kevindowd7769 Před 2 lety

    Yay Chip… Yay Santa Barbara!

  • @mroptical1982
    @mroptical1982 Před 2 lety

    Truly incredible craftsmanship

  • @mgmcd1
    @mgmcd1 Před 2 lety +3

    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.

    • @choward5430
      @choward5430 Před 2 lety

      I have a '55 and '59 Fleetwood :)

  • @Builtbyronny
    @Builtbyronny Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing 🤩

  • @unclebob7937
    @unclebob7937 Před 2 lety

    So calming watching those craftsmen at their art.

  • @SteveMcCarthy33
    @SteveMcCarthy33 Před 2 lety +1

    great job, i like this format showing the build progress

  • @seatsotoca
    @seatsotoca Před 2 lety +2

    Gorgeous Job!! Well done. Regards from Europe Barcelona Spain

  • @thomasmcglaughlin1410
    @thomasmcglaughlin1410 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Beautiful! So fine!

  • @chrismcdonald4819
    @chrismcdonald4819 Před 2 lety

    Chip Foose…just a regular dude working away in the shop…caddy has always been my favorite sleepers…

  • @johnvandeven2188
    @johnvandeven2188 Před 2 lety

    Amazing what a bucket of spare cash can achieve. Old school with modern underpinnings. SUPERB.

  • @capnthepeafarmer
    @capnthepeafarmer Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing build! I'm always inspired by Chip because he can do it all! Design, fabricate, build, you name it!

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Před 2 lety +1

    So nice.❤ Great workmanship.

  • @MrFATPAULS
    @MrFATPAULS Před 2 lety

    Y’all nailed it!!!

  • @jerryg2232
    @jerryg2232 Před 2 lety +1

    A Work of Art !

  • @ClassicNation
    @ClassicNation Před 2 lety

    @Foose Design Beautifully done. You guys nailed the stance, and those wheels are the icing on the cake. 🙌

  • @BB1951
    @BB1951 Před 2 lety

    Hugely impressive. King of the road.

  • @sergiopereira1696
    @sergiopereira1696 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful job. Foose is a genius. Congratulations for the time.

  • @ronjones758
    @ronjones758 Před 10 měsíci

    Outstanding

  • @OgGrande113
    @OgGrande113 Před 2 lety

    Speechless now the caddy is perfect

  • @gabrielregueiro3209
    @gabrielregueiro3209 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Work

  • @ianspenceronline
    @ianspenceronline Před 2 lety +1

    Gorgeous Car Chip, I love your work. You have a Great Team

  • @mjgholfza
    @mjgholfza Před 2 lety

    Stunning car!

  • @ToughGarage
    @ToughGarage Před 2 lety

    Was cool to see Mike. He looks like he hasnt aged

  • @TommioRS
    @TommioRS Před 2 lety

    Looks beautiful!

  • @camaroguy1969
    @camaroguy1969 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic work and a great video as well! Love seeing it all come together. Congrats on another stunning build!

  • @peterhodges6684
    @peterhodges6684 Před 2 lety

    The Foose team is amazing!!!

  • @bodge6886
    @bodge6886 Před 2 lety

    Rolling perfection 👍

  • @BrokenMan73
    @BrokenMan73 Před 2 lety

    My favorite car and my favorite builder. What a dream

  • @lolbr-tn6kq
    @lolbr-tn6kq Před 2 lety +6

    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.

    • @johnvandeven2188
      @johnvandeven2188 Před 2 lety +2

      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.

    • @henryostman5740
      @henryostman5740 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @joevald3
    @joevald3 Před 2 lety

    Love the music ....................

  • @michelevitarelli
    @michelevitarelli Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @richardcasey7521
    @richardcasey7521 Před 2 lety

    That’s a beautiful old body-new chassis and running gear Caddy. Love it!

  • @robertjordan9075
    @robertjordan9075 Před 2 lety

    That’s awesome, thanks for sharing.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎😎😎

  • @Alwhite1929
    @Alwhite1929 Před 11 měsíci

    My God is that beautiful.

  • @vppnbrent
    @vppnbrent Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @Sabercats12
    @Sabercats12 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous looking car, great job Chip and crew!!

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray Před 2 lety

    LOVED IT!

  • @starchiefrussell4703
    @starchiefrussell4703 Před 2 lety +2

    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!

  • @boykinlp
    @boykinlp Před 8 měsíci

    Wow, that car oozes pure CLASS!

  • @78ramcharger53
    @78ramcharger53 Před 2 lety

    Awesome car. Awesome work

  • @user-ey1df7tu2s
    @user-ey1df7tu2s Před 2 lety

    great job, fantastic!

  • @chancethompson8686
    @chancethompson8686 Před 2 lety

    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.. ✌♥️🇺🇸

  • @jump4j
    @jump4j Před 2 lety

    another amazing build and I glad you didn't touch the body, that's priceless Americana.