First Look at the Continental in Daylight!

[@stevenslater2669]

I like the proportions on Murray Pfaff’s ‘59 Imperial Soeedster. Chip can do magic with sheet metal, but I just can’t see the Continental exceeding Murray’s masterpiece. Quick story. This must have been 1969. I was the youngest engineer in Ford’s 429-460 engine engineering department. Mrs. Edsel Ford’s Continental was at the Engineering Center for some work. The 368 V8 needed a rebuild, but: 1. We wanted to install the new 460 engine. 2. No passenger car pistons were available and truck pistons would not provide the NVH quality we wanted for H.F. II’s mother’s car. The 460 engine & C6 transmission dropped in easily. To match up with the vehicles rocker panel mounted exhaust system we just swapped the exhaust manifolds left to right and the outlets faced forward. I got to take the vehicle out on the Dearborn Test Track with my boss, the 429-460 Engine Design supervisor, and the Engine Development supervisor. They were real good friends and usually had lunch together. We called them the Manhattan Boys. It was early afternoon and I guess that’s why I got to drive. As I was exiting the track & into the infield, a big dump truck test vehicle almost T-boned us. I had 2 supervisors chewing on me, we’re sitting in Mrs. Edsel Ford’s automobile and I’m thinking I’m gonna have a career change to refrigeration repairman, working for my father… I clearly had the right of way, but if the car had been racked up and/or the bosses hurt, I was toast. Fortunately for me, the test track manager was looking at the track from the test track office and he saw the incident. While I was getting yelled at, he rushed over and read the truck driver, a test track employee, the riot act - and saved my job!

[@C-24-Brandan]

Good Lord, the quality of that metal work is absolutely mind-blowing and stunning! That car is going to be absolutely gorgeous when she's painted, full interior done, wheels etc! Seeing and hearing it for the first time will be awesome for the guys Building it

[@lightowl4345]

Just found this channel. So glad that I can watch you and your team in action again. I often wonder what you could do with my 2009 Honda Accord. From generic to ???

[@markhurayt8978]

Hey Chip. This is Mark, Denny's designer from Finns Restoration in Oregon ( the Pantera guy ). Love the car and all of your projects! Since you are making so many mods to update this ride. The biggest thing to me would be to nix that wrap around windshield header and get glass to lean back to the "A" pillar. Search one out or have one made. This would make a big impact. Best regards.

[@chrischallis4240]

I don’t personally like that windscreen. If the customer wants finesse modifications so that it still looks like a ‘56, then so be it. Else, I would go with a much more sporty /sleek windscreen structure from another vehicle. Just my thoughts..!

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Great video guys! I just saw you on Jay Leno's Garage...

[@baronvontourettes]

I’m sure the original designers are rolling over in their graves.

[@Tmrfe0962]

Thank you guys. Love seeing it in different phases…great call on this build. Always loved the lines of this beast. Can’t wait to see your vision come to fruition. Happy new year!

[@larrysorenson4789]

Bell Glass In Phoenix has cut down laminate windshields for years. They are fast and priced right. Of course any windshield may break but they have done several for me with no problem.

[@lukeryall2383]

Looking good guys. Hard from the angles on the video and I see you have the glass cut already but the windshield frame looks very upright. Could you lay it back to reduce the height and give a bit more sleek look.🤷

[@leddygee1896]

Can't wait to see the result. Thanks for the update, It's gonna be beautiful!!

[@mikescott3377]

craftsmen at work. True quality

[@chief3378]

I hope you guys show us the windshield after you've guys have modified it definitely can't wait for the drawings for the interior

[@justinpakarno4346]

I like the air scoops behind the doors.

[@damham5689]

Wonder what it would take to put the continental front clip on a 1956 T bird ? That would be cool looking.

[@NetWit20]

Incredible as always with Foose! I think the '56 Continental is one of the most beautiful cars ever. I agree, you need to get the car out in the sunlight to see your work ever so often. Aside from the distorted guitar sound track, this is a great video.

[@TOBYH]

AGREE 100%, HATE THE MUSIC, IT'S SICK. NOT IN A GOOD WAY THOUGH.

[@chrispompano]

I had really hoped I was subject to a bad Chip Foose Overhauling tv show prank & my 5 stolen towed cars by my despicable condo board to during this countries crisis. One of the cars was a classic caddy from Auto Collection in Vegas that I bought my dying Mom to go for a ride & lift her spirits. This car is in my channel PlayList. I hope the car will come back some day & track them all down like in that movie.

[@carlbeaver7112]

Looks great, has a lot of potential. That w/s frame looks like a PITA to sort out. I realize nobody's asking me but before cutting it down I'd play with the seat height. I'm 6'4" and I hate riding low in a car, I prefer the top of the door midway between my shoulder and elbow. I'm curious where the w/s header would be at that seat height. Those wrap-around w/s look good from one way and odd from another. I'm certain you'll figure it out!

[@randywl8925]

I live in Oregon.... Were can I buy some of those awesome orange wheels? 😁 .....that is going to be a Foose classic. Beautiful lines. 👍

[@randywl8925]

@@Yip-Man $800 🤯

[@joeystultz]

So how do you cut the windshield and frame. But the windshield first and fit the frame, or cut the frame and fit the old windshield. How does that work

It would certainly look fantastic with a bit more angle on a lower windshield. Top choice.

[@GamingDad63]

Definitely

[@mcdlb181]

Hands down my favorite builder , been watching Chip for over 30 years

[@1sostatic]

When you guys alter the angle, height for windshield - how do you get custom glass made to fit? do you guys in the good ol' USofA have custom glass shops everywhere?.

[@andoletube]

SEP - Somebody Else's Problem.

[@larryreece1403]

Most folks probably missed it.... "See if we can cut the glass down and we'll make the metal fit it" That's how you make a proper windshield chop. Not the other way around!

[@1964corvan]

when money is no object, it most certainly is the other way around.

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

No matter what think your going to be adding to the top windshield frame, if not replacing it.

[@kiwioka51newzealand]

Have a great 2024 Chip. Look forward to seeing you develop another awesome car this year. All the best

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

This car is so regal, so stately, I'm in love and angry because it's waaaaay beyond my reach. I'm crying now.

[@ODGColornChrome]

So awesome!

[@ericesterby2895]

I’m totally in favor of chopping the “A” pillars. It looks inordinately tall and clumsy. The upper corners don’t really translate that well to an open car either.

[@Anne6621]

i use to have a 56 Mk2 , and when i see one get altered it does hurt a little but this 56 is going to be nice , one thing that you should do Chip , the instrument pod , it would be Awesome if you could have it flip down like hide away headlights

[@Kustompaint2026]

Definitely going to be BADASS!!!!

[@2bros_1dad]

My dream car is to be built with foose. Mustang 65-69

[@אליאלבן-דן]

That thing’s more boat than car! They made ‘em big back in the day.

[@FrankAustinLowney]

Wouldn't it be interesting to have the comments of the Ford designers responsible for the original. I think that they would approve. I hope that they are still among us. Does anyone know their names?

[@georgepmr]

I'd drop that front bumper down a bit too, so it's even with the rockers.

[@P.Galore]

I love these Continentals but always wanted to chop about 18" off the rear end. I hope they don't slam this car or put Foose "Duke Of NY" wheels and low profiles. Keep it as stock as possible!

[@rbruceBruce]

It's always a good day when chip drops a video. Looks fantastic

[@johnhart125]

Very nice,as expected, chips got great eye!

[@user-tu1ee6dc5f]

That windshield has to have a different angle IMHO.

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

That Foose style.

[@brucesahroian1482]

Thats gonna be a Smokin Custom!! As usual for Chip Foose!!!!!

[@illsaveyes]

There is a god, Foose be thy name🙏.❤️💪👍

[@Thomas63r2]

Love this custom - wish it would be a true convertible rather than a roadster, but that’s just me.

[@chrisdaigle5410]

I like the car and the body design. I still wish they would rethink the engine.

[@jamesdeath3477]

I do like these updates, but could you maybe tone the music down a little? It's kind of intrusive. That car is going to be great. Definitely do a Carson top!

[@raepaul8158]

Should be amazing !

[@hotrodbob.]

Look at that windshield carefully. If you lean it back, you're gonna have to cut it on the bottom corners where it meets the cow. You're gonna have to cut it. Give me up rights at the doors. And you're gonna have to cut it at the top. So that's gonna take five cuts on that windshield

[@motogeee510]

😮 nice.

[@Kylejeepadventures]

I just rolled my 49 Willys truck out of the shop to do the same

[@vonbuzz9009]

Dont cut the glass,,,,,, cut the whole windshield frame loose from the body and lower it into the cowl, your 1 and a half inches ,, easily leaned back at that point also ,,, I chopped a 54 ford 2 inches that way , stock ,new windshield ,easy to replace too,,,lengthened the hood to cover where the cowl sank down ,then the wipers become hidden like a modern 60s car,,, only draw back is its narrower at the bottom then,,,and had to blend the door posts into the WS frame area ,,,,

[@Homer23D]

Chip Foose will make anything look good☝🏽❤️🙏🏽 I wish he was doing the show when he was making people cars come true still. My dad has a 63 Riviera finally my brother got it running. My dad is the 2nd owner he has had it for at least close to 50yrs since I was a kid. Dream for us to have it painted. ☝🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@2023FourRunner]

OM6!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@GravelGutz]

The lower that car gets the cooler it looks 👍

[@pertenghult637]

Wish you could do my volvo 121 1965 but i do live in Sweden. Love your shows Pelle from Sweden

[@Tattoodtoolow]

man... just looking at the metal work.. being a body guy myself... still mind-blowing

[@robertjerome1889]

Shorten it and make it a 2 seater..

[@BillMulholland1]

👍👍

[@privateprivate1865]

I prefer hardtops.. id ask chip to make a Removable hardtop.

[@johndavey72]

Reminds me of the "e" type Chip ..... l was convinced it was going to be an ugly duckling ....how wrong l was !!!!! This is an ugly duckling that's going to be the next Swan 💕

[@johndee9719]

I would like to see that gauge pod be a big LED screen, like you find in some new cars.

[@robertross7313]

Widsheid shorter and angled back

[@mattkeehner6638]

Nice car chip

[@oldcarjunky]

I like

[@DavidLee-et2ss]

✌️✌️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@danielserrano591]

standard s. ,wiper s. ,desssert s.

[@timothymulholland7905]

The car became a shoe box without the top.

[@Builtbyronny]

👍

[@mongiello77]

M A E S T R O.

[@nicholasjoseph9062]

Foose magic

[@HDLAngelo]

Like ❤

[@skipper9400]

that thing needs to be a two = seater....it's WAY too long......

[@NicholasMay-x5u]

Love your work BUT I personally don’t like the square gauge block, sorry rest is A1

[@flinch622]

Step back - best creative advice ever known. A typical car audience isn't face to the paint: they are 25 to 50 feet away..

[@isbcornbinder]

Heigth is not a word.

[@patkimpston117]

Love the channel but could do without the background music/noise.

[@danb.3397]

Just a bunch of geeks agawkin'. Be careful, Retropower is racing up behind ya'll.

[@Bugholeexcalibur]

That's a bus, not a car.

[@gianicasarini2060]

Cowboy Gas Foose Company

[@UberLummox]

don't like when something this rare gets modified & modernized . If anything, keep it '50s style customed.

[@Perfer-gw6ir]

I think in 55 and 56 Continental was a stand alone brand. Much like Imperial was for a few years as well.

[@eliutgonzalez1]

Gotham city garage does the same effort on their builds and fabrication .. jk🤣🤣🤣

[@T5623QCOM]

TOUGH TO WORK ON, HUH?

[@rickdaniel8478]

Music is horrible, gave me headache ! What is it ? stoner acid rock ? Keep cool car videos coming, change music please.

[@leoverran311]

How does the music help? It doesn’t!

[@justinm4363]

Neither do your negative comments

[@ralfhartmann5050]

Great car. ❤ The music is awful and boring.

[@opencom123]

that is a real sh1t box what a nightmare hahaha

[@cameronmacnab2042]

Get rid of the music people want hear Chip not the music

[@garycovington1439]

, unsubscribing since I can't hear a damn thing anybody saying the music blaring full blast for people are talking. You're shooting for a teenage audience that's fine, there's plenty of other car channels out

[@PatCoppock]

This Trump looking guy seems more like an automotive contractor than a car builder. If you have a shop full of people doing the work, don;t call yourself a builder.

[@Coach_G_high_desert_CA]

That is one ugly front grill, not for me.😢

[@mikewilley5016]

...agree with @leoverran311, lose the music...Foose in an artist!

[@DumbCarGuy]

Chip maybe you can get some how to bodywork advice from Bad Chad.

[@jsh3234]

Yeah right. You are kidding . There's a hack for sure. 😂😂

[@DumbCarGuy]

@@jsh3234 of course it was a joke.