Alex had a VIP pass for a Dinner and talk by Chip Foose here in Clearwater as part of BASF Paint Products Promotion.
Alex got his model SSR signed, a shirt signed, Chip "Sketched an SSR" on the shirt with a black marker and signed it. WOW!!
Alex wanted his shorts signed but Chip refused.
He also signed two posters, one for the "Dicktator" and one for "Jeffanatic" who also owns a Prowler.
THANKS Alex, Jeff and I know this will cost us!!
Dicktator
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1. Alex getting sketch of SSR and signature.
2. Alex w/ all the goodies.
3. Alex and Chip Foose
4. Dicktator signed poster
5. Jeffanatic signed poster. Jeff has Prowler, Chip designed and built original Prowler.
I totally agree! Chip Foose is a huge talent and a class act as well!
I emailed his website to ask if he has done any design modification for the SSR's? Never heard back,not sure he ever got the email?! Love his talent though!
I had Chip sign a picture of my R at a car show in Toronto. Super nice guy!
He was the only one to date to notice and complement me on the speed scallop on my truck being the same angle as the windshield. It was my intent to make the scallop be like a reflection of the top body line just folded down, and he seen it rate a way. I like his smooth subtle style.
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My SSR: 2005 Daytona 500 Official Team vehicle, LS7 flywheel, clutch, slave cylinder...Jeremy tuned!
Chip did say the "R" was a nice truck.
Not sure that Chip made a comment per se about the "R" during our short conversation as he signed away his evening.
We talk about his original Prowler and Jeffantic having one of the Chrysler one's, his knowing Dave, 32Revolver, how he liked jumping out of the plane that Thurday over at Macdill AFB, his missing his wifes birthday that day to be in Tampa for us and of course my comment could he draw an "R" on my shirt and sign it. LOL
He did tell me the "R"'s were nice trucks while he drew one for me but we really didn't discuss them. You just don't want to take up the short time you have discussing your "R" which isn't there in the room for him to see and comment on. Talked about his Discovery Channel shows which I watched worked for me for conversation.
Here's a tidbit he told. Do you remember the Overhauling show where the father drops down onto his knees when they open the hood of his car to see the engine? Chip said there was a 25 minute break of time at that point in the show as it took that long for the man to regain his composure for the show to continue. Dry eyes did not exist on the set. Enough said!
I was very impressed with his demeaner with people as I stood in line and watched and waited my turn. Whomever was with him during a signing were the most important people in the room.
I have the utmost respect for such a nice guy. Wish his shop was here on the westcoast of FLORIDA. What a place to hang out at that would be and watch the master designer do his thing.
LargoSSR05
Alex
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Originally Posted by Scott 0168
Alex, did Chip make any any comment about our beloved SSR's?
My SSR: 05 AUTO SMKN ASPHALT(DOES NOT WANT TO GO HOME)
Chip
Visited with chip a few years ago at his fundraiser in braselton, ga (year one)....agree with all of the above....he did a burnout in a then new challenger and just "smoked the tires".....raised over $125,000 for his charity...he was very complimentary about the r and told me he "liked my graphics"...well that was all the validation i needed!!! He spent 4 plus hours signing everything and anything...and i think if alex had asked he he would have signed his shorts....chuckstr
My SSR: 2005 Daytona 500 Official Team vehicle, LS7 flywheel, clutch, slave cylinder...Jeremy tuned!
You are too Funny Chuckster!!!!
Your're right though...he would sign just about anything, maybe would have signed that top hat of yours if he had the hat!
Can't wait to see the final paint on that hood, or is this a scoop?
LargoSSR05
Alex
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Originally Posted by 6.0TOGO
Visited with chip a few years ago at his fundraiser in braselton, ga (year one)....agree with all of the above....he did a burnout in a then new challenger and just "smoked the tires".....raised over $125,000 for his charity...he was very complimentary about the r and told me he "liked my graphics"...well that was all the validation i needed!!! He spent 4 plus hours signing everything and anything...and i think if alex had asked he he would have signed his shorts....chuckstr
Last edited by Largossr05; 03-28-2011 at 06:55 PM.
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That is way COOL Guys!
I totally agree! Chip Foose is a huge talent and a class act as well!
I can't! Big ol' meanie...
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