Tuner Update - 2007 US Custom rod of the year awarded

AVANTI R5 · 10-13-2007, 05:35 PM

Tuner Update - 2007 US Custom rod of the year awarded

California - A collaborative effort from owner Wes Rydell and world renowned hot rod builder Chip Foose, has gone into construction of this custom 1954 Chevy Bel Air, and it seems to have payed off by taking away the coveted Goodguys/Mr Clean AutoDry Car Wash 2007 Custom Rod of the Year award in the US.

Finished with custom copper Glasurit paint, this ‘54 Bel Air is as retro-tech as it gets, and runs front and rear Corvette C5 suspension with matching callipers that bite huge Baer brake rotors.

Only on close inspection will you appreciate the work that has gone into this beautiful crafted machine, with Wes and Foose’s plan being not to stray away from the original factory lines - subtly is the key. They even refrained from chopping the roof!

Unlike most award winning street machines this 1954 Chevy Bel Air is regularly used by its owner Wes and his wife for what it was originally designed for – cruising, and has already seen 10,000 miles of quality highway action around the states.

http://www.carupdate.com.au/2411/tun...-year-awarded/

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TheGnome · 10-14-2007, 06:31 PM

OMG!!! that's so hot!!...

fogdor · 10-14-2007, 11:33 PM

Super Clean. I'm glad they didn't go for that Way Tired Matchbox look that Foose is famous for...

Basshead · 10-15-2007, 10:49 AM

My uncle has a Bel Air that he restored and put a 450hp crate motor into. He drag races it when he gets the chance and cruises with it all the time. Such a nice looking car and it runs high 12's all day long.

mhoward1 · 10-17-2007, 11:16 AM

Nice job

shamrock 05 · 10-17-2007, 02:55 PM

Call me crazy, but I would have loved to have seen a Foose inspired 02-07 WRX. If I had the money, I would send mine and tell him to have fun with it

I like his style. He makes suttle changes, but makes the car look like it should have came from the factory. FOOSE is the MAN

mhoward1 · 10-17-2007, 02:56 PM

More pics:

mhoward1 · 10-17-2007, 02:56 PM

mhoward1 · 10-17-2007, 03:12 PM

Has Foose done an import? I think he has...

AVOID92x · 10-17-2007, 04:18 PM

WOW! That is gorgeous.

AVANTI R5 · 10-17-2007, 04:38 PM

Good pictures!That really shows it off better.The rear wheels are tough(wide too).

shamrock 05 · 10-19-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh_WRX

Has Foose done an import? I think he has...

I would love to see it if anyone could find it. and it would be bad a$$ if it was a WRX. (dreaming though)

mhoward1 · 10-19-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamrock 05

I would love to see it if anyone could find it. and it would be bad a$$ if it was a WRX. (dreaming though)

I think it was a civic...of all things.

mhoward1 · 10-19-2007, 08:46 PM

Not his best work

WRXBob · 10-19-2007, 08:46 PM

It is for the people that have too much money. I do not see the purpose of it; performance? : not for the money. Style ? : been there done that million of times over, sure there are changes but it is the shape that I see every week at a swap meet. practicality? Can't get over speed bump, and you do not want to drive across the country in that thing without a support truck behind.

jl05sti · 10-19-2007, 08:58 PM

Change the wheels and color.

thedaddyb · 10-20-2007, 09:24 AM

I wonder how well that corvette suspension handles a car 2-3 times heavier then they were designed for.

stirob · 10-20-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedaddyb

I wonder how well that corvette suspension handles a car 2-3 times heavier then they were designed for.

Im sure its alot better than what the car came with.

Rob

Chris_Lee · 10-20-2007, 10:16 AM

That car sucks....sucks because I don't own it.

Subawhoo · 10-22-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh_WRX

Not his best work

lol, I guess he gave viewers a clear reason why imports are not welcomed on the show

Slack · 10-22-2007, 05:35 AM

This means as much to me as Hulk Hogan winning "Father of the Year 2007" award.

10-13-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
AVANTI R5 Scooby Guru Member#: 73805 Join Date: Nov 2004	Tuner Update - 2007 US Custom rod of the year awarded Tuner Update - 2007 US Custom rod of the year awarded California - A collaborative effort from owner Wes Rydell and world renowned hot rod builder Chip Foose, has gone into construction of this custom 1954 Chevy Bel Air, and it seems to have payed off by taking away the coveted Goodguys/Mr Clean AutoDry Car Wash 2007 Custom Rod of the Year award in the US. Finished with custom copper Glasurit paint, this ‘54 Bel Air is as retro-tech as it gets, and runs front and rear Corvette C5 suspension with matching callipers that bite huge Baer brake rotors. Only on close inspection will you appreciate the work that has gone into this beautiful crafted machine, with Wes and Foose’s plan being not to stray away from the original factory lines - subtly is the key. They even refrained from chopping the roof! Unlike most award winning street machines this 1954 Chevy Bel Air is regularly used by its owner Wes and his wife for what it was originally designed for – cruising, and has already seen 10,000 miles of quality highway action around the states. http://www.carupdate.com.au/2411/tun...-year-awarded/ * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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mhoward1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9481 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: FFR Challenge #43 Vehicle: 2011 Carrera 4s 2009 BMW M5	Has Foose done an import? I think he has...

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AVANTI R5 Scooby Guru Member#: 73805 Join Date: Nov 2004	Good pictures!That really shows it off better.The rear wheels are tough(wide too).

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