Chip Foose
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"Chip Foose" is an American hot rod shop owner, automotive designer and fabricator, and star of the reality TV series Overhaulin' on Velocity (TV channel)/Velocity.

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If you're a car enthusiast, no matter what type of car you like, you're probably going to see it there.

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I've always dreamed of creating a limited edition streetcar, ... Ford's Mustang is an extraordinary platform for a custom muscle car. We wanted to stay true to what makes the Mustang special but, to create a distinctive new look, we revised the styling cues to include a custom front grille and hood, new front and rear fascias, added some discreet scoops and lowered the stance.

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I love Lincoln's Precision TIG with Micro-Start(TM) because you can get right in there and see what you're working on before you start melting the metal, ... It has a much lower heat input, which gives you more control and just an overall beautiful weld. All of our craftsmen love them. Our Lincoln plasma cutter is great too. You can get into tight places with no problem.

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My dad was my hero, ... Whatever he did, I did.

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My dad used to design cars, boats and vans, ... I would sit next to him from the time I was 3 and copy what he was doing. I continued doing that until eventually it was easier for him to tell me to draw it than have him draw it.

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And it will be exciting to be located in the Motor City's hotbed of hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts just blocks from the famous Woodward Avenue.

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