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In this captivating episode of Road To Success, we dive into the relentless world of custom car design with one of the industry's most renowned creators. Hear the shocking story of how he built a show-winning car in under seven weeks, working 40-hour shifts with barely any sleep, and losing 27 pounds in the process. Discover the extreme pressure, dedication, and passion it takes to transform a vision into reality.
From the early days of his childhood surrounded by cars to the high-stakes world of automotive TV shows like Overhaulin', this is a story of creativity, perseverance, and pushing the limits of what’s possible.
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00:00 – Intro: Chip Foose joins the podcast
00:12 – Describing himself through design and passion
01:00 – Early childhood in his dad’s hot rod shop
02:30 – From models to real cars: Growing up in the industry
04:00 – TV prop cars & early design influences
06:00 – First memory of design passion as a child
08:00 – What made car shows competitive back in the day
10:00 – Why car judging has changed and its impact
12:30 – Losing motivation to build show cars due to judging
14:00 – How he almost co-hosted Monster Garage
16:00 – Discovery Channel offers Rides – his first big break
17:30 – The birth of Overhaulin’ and its emotional impact
20:00 – Most memorable builds from Overhaulin’
22:00 – Behind-the-scenes challenges and balancing business
24:00 – The story behind the Plymouth Prowler project
26:00 – Why he chose Boyd Coddington over Ford or VW
30:00 – Boyd’s company collapse & starting Foose Design
32:00 – From logos in art school to a global brand
34:00 – The designer’s curse: Always wanting to tweak cars
36:00 – Cost of custom cars and managing client expectations
37:00 – Personal reset: Divorce, downsizing, and future plans
38:30 – Refocusing on product design and branding
39:40 – Outro and future conversations
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