Chip Foose and the Foose Design team are restomoding Victor’s 1956 Chevy Bel Air with a chassis swap and LS Engine…
Part 1 ~ Jun 26, 2020
In part 1 of a planned series on the project, Chip meets with the client, discusses the planned upgrades, shop manager Josh takes it for a test drive, the body is removed from the chassis, a new Roadster Shop chassis arrives and problems are diagnosed…
Part 2 ~ Aug 11, 2020
In part 2 of our series on the project, the Foose Design team customizes the LS engine giving it a period-correct look, refits the Magnaflow exhaust system, upgrades the disc brakes, and brings the client in for an update…
Part 3 ~ Oct 30, 2020
In part 3, the final video of this series on the project, the Foose Design team:
- Cut the heat and noise in the cabin
- Struggle with newer corvette window motors
- Adjust body gaps
- Continue to make the modern LS3 look more period correct
- Work on fixing issues with the A/C unit
- Finish off the Magnaflow exhaust
- Install new carpet
- Test drive
- Clean up and return to the owner Victor
