Thread: Foose's new 'Madonna' car

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Maybe this is what it needed...

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Maybe this is what it needed...

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.....But it needs a twin.....

"But it needs a twin....." Ceh383

That would be a P-38

Originally Posted by DennyW

Well, it fits, cause a lot of people pick the old pilots leather cap to wear, along with the goggles. And the scarf....Think Snoopy....

snoopy ! .........

That steering had to be something to engineer to work right. There is no usual tie rod as each wheel is independently steered from the bellcrank Bob mentioned.

The car isn't something I would want to own either, but I bet viewed up close the workmanship is what we have come to expect from Chip. I not only like his work, but by all accounts he is just one helluva guy. A friend of mine went to a local Ford dealership where Chip was making an appearance, and he stood in line for 4 hours to get to shake his hand. He said Chip never turned one person away and took as much time with each one as they wanted. He left with a very deep respect for the man.

So many people attain that level of celebrity and start acting like they can't be bothered with people who want to say hi. Nice to see one who hasn't forgotten how to be kind and considerate to other people. There aren't a lot of celebrity types I would want to meet, but he is one I would love to just sit and have a beer with.

Don

Anybody who likes old planes can't be bad. I still think the Corsair is one of the most beautifull planes ever made. I'd like to see more photos of the car. He dared to do something unique. It may look wierd to some, and great to others. I like it. And Denny the props do really add to it!

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

That steering had to be something to engineer to work right. There is no usual tie rod as each wheel is independently steered from the bellcrank Bob mentioned. ... So many people attain that level of celebrity and start acting like they can't be bothered with people who want to say hi. Nice to see one who hasn't forgotten how to be kind and considerate to other people. There aren't a lot of celebrity types I would want to meet, but he is one I would love to just sit and have a beer with.

Don

I remember reading the article when he was building that steering. It looks like it would be a constant battle to maintain alignment on that frontend, but only time and road miles will tell. Regardless, it's really cool looking and Chip was really "thinking outside the box" on that one.

I, too, have heard that he is an all-around nice person who is pretty much unaffected by his fame. I would love to meet him and spend a few hours picking his brain.

Wonder if that fan blade is a puller or a pusher?

I

fixed that up a little, since it won't fly without the prop installed.... Look at it like a grille ornament...

Finally, someone did something good for that car. Denny you need to go to work with Foose, so you fix all of his bad ideas.

Shed the boob front cone, and the car is really pretty nice - though not to the normal standards that I've grown to expect from Foose. The detail lines are not straight and there are lumpy body welds at the rear wheel wells. When you get a chance, even at Wally World and even if you don't buy it, just pick up the mag and thumb thru it - there are a couple of nicer cars

My opinion: Great craftsmanship wasted on an ugly car. I really dislike the unpainted look.

The steering linkup is amazing, though. I saw an article on its construction.

Lots of clever work in that car but to get the good feelings back again just flip back to page 44 for an amazing Track T!

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder