If fact, I'm building one now called P-32 which will be in die-cast. What about White Walls and do you dig "Rat Rods"?Ĭhip: White walls are very cool and I really like rat rods. Technology has allowed us to go forward, and there's no question that a larger diameter wheel makes the vehicle drive and ride better, plus, I think the larger wheels look a lot cooler.ĩ. I think small wheels make the body look smaller, but that's ok if you're trying to hit a specific era. At the shack we always get a few hard questions, So tell your fans about how you choose your wheels and tires.Ĭhip: It's all about proportions to me. There are a bunch of guys who'd like to see more rubber and smaller wheels and an equal number who like 'em large. One OE is getting serious about an entire lineup of vehicles. Have any of the big name auto companies approached you yet, to do a "Foose" model of a production car? Is this something you would be interested in or are you more interested in smaller 1 on 1 projects?Ĭhip: I am in negotiations with several OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) - can't tell you who at this point - to create a special project. Will your 56 Ford F-100 Truck, The '56 Nomad, the ford Model A hot rod or even Bud's own 69 Mustang make it into the lineĬhip: Of course, I'd like to see all of those cars recreated in the die-cast line, but if they aren't, there are still a lot of dream vehicles that can be built and while we're at it, hopefully make a lot of people's dreams come true.Įditor's Note: The '56 Nomad is on it's way and at least one of the others exists in an early production stage!ħ.
Not just because it was the car I rode home from the hospital in after I was born.Ĭhip: As long as collectors keep buying the line, we'll keep on making them! So, keep on buying them and we'll bring your favorite one to ya'!Įditor's Note: The JLFT Team has many new models comingKeep checking out Joes as well as and /jlfullthrottleĦ. About the die-cast, are there plans to take all of the actual cars and shrink them down to diecast size? Some of them are absolute dreams. Have you ever been asked to do a '57 Ford F100 on Overhaulin? They are kind of an "ugly duckling", but when built right they look as awesome as any 56!Ĭhip: Discovery Channel does the final picks, and if they choose a 57 on the show - and I believe a 57 has been submitted, I'll be glad to overhaul it.Įditor's Note: All cars are picked by Discovery Channel / TLC.
I'd love to overhaul a big rig - it would be a huge job, but I'd love to do it someday.Ĥ. Ever consider doing a Big Rig on the show?Ĭhip: My original intent for Overhaulin' was to take cars, boats, planes, motorcycles, and transportation in general, but since there were other shows with motorcycles and trucks as the subject, the show was limited to cars. I can't tell you where yet, but we'll be knocking on people's doors saying "Your car's going to get Overhauled!"ģ. Between Seasons Two and Three, Discovery Channel took ownership of the show and decided to keep the "steals" to Southern California, but we are planning several shows where we will be traveling to different states in the near future. Is there any chance you are going to take your show (Overhaulin') on the road? Into other states, so your fans outside of California might get to see a car, Overhauled?Ĭhip: Our original plan was to take the show on the road in Season One and Two. Now, we've made friends with most of the local authorities and the various police departments work with us and have a lot of fun with the show.Ģ. On your show Overhaulin', how do you get the cooperation of the local authorities when you "steal" the cars? Has there been an occasion when you stole a car and the owner called the police?Ĭhip: In the early episodes of Overhaulin, Yes, they were reported to the police, and it took some "fast talking" to set things straight. It's a dream come true for me to be able to share replicas of my designs with my son and my fans. This has been a really exciting time creating the new Foose diecas tline with the JL Full Throttle Team.
I always enjoy talking to the fans of the show and my work. It's an honor to talk with the folks at Joes Diecast Shack.
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