1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project by Chip Foose Design

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