Jeff Miller has dreams of singing rock and maybe doing a little sound engineering but for now, he works the counter at Original Parts Group, an auto supply shop in Huntington Beach, California. Jeff's very cool boss at OPG is Tony and he can see the potential not only in Jeff but also in Jeff's rather ratty '71 Chevelle. Our "Overhaulin' A Team", led by designer Chip Foose, is ready to get working and turn this ratty rod into a rad rod but first, they need to get the car away from Jeff. No problem! Jeff's boss is our insider who's going to pretend that he needs to borrow Jeff's Chevelle for a bogus infomercial. The fun doesn't end there though as we pull a few a pranks on Jeff to keep him on his toes and to keep him guessing as to what exactly is going on with his car. We even have one of our team members order parts for Jeff's car - from Jeff at the auto parts store! Hmmm, how many lime green Chevelles are there in Huntington Beach anyway? The time comes to show Jeff his new ride - complete with a new engine, custom paint job and totally redone interior. Will he even recognize it as his own?
Mat Mershimer is a straight 'A' high school student, volunteers in search and rescue and is an Eagle Scout. He also drives his grandfather's old '88 Chevy pickup truck that's seen better days. Mat's dad, Jim, contacted the Overhaulin' A team because he would like Mat, who is always doing nice things for others, to have something nice done for him for a change. But we can't make it that easy for Mat. And we need to get a hold of that truck! Our host Chris Jacobs poses as a tow truck operator who comes to Mat's house to tow away the truck because straight-as-an-arrow Mat has too many parking tickets. Eagle Scout Mat has never gotten a ticket in his life but with some help from his father Jim, as our insider, away goes Mat's truck to our Overhaulin' garage. And little does Mat know but we've got Nascar driver Robby Gordon helping the A Team out, too! Chip Foose, our Overhaulin' A Team leader, starts designing the plans for one amazing search and rescue vehicle while we continue to play a few more tricks on unsuspecting Mat. It seems that tow truck guy who took Mat's truck is actually the leader of a car thief ring! Mat thinks he's never going to see his beloved pickup truck ever again. But what does Mat see in the garage when he's invited to take a tour of Robby Gordon's Speed Shop? No way can that be his old truck! Will all the pain, and pranking, that Mat's endured be worth it once he sees his new search and rescue vehicle?
Chuck de Heras is a car collecting aficionado. His true love of the automobile and its history has meant he's developed a friendship with Dick Messer - who runs The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. A quick call from Dick to Chuck asking if he can borrow one of Chuck's cars from his collection, a '50 Ford Coupe, for a display at the Petersen is all it takes for our Overhaulin' A Team to get their hands on this shabby classic. Time to get to work! We've only got a week. But, it's not long before Chuck gets the call from his friend telling him that his car has been stolen from the Petersen Museum. While the team works round the clock on the car, hosts Chris & Courtney pose as insurance agents from hell and show up at the museum accusing Chuck and Dick of stealing the car to commit insurance fraud. Lies, all lies, and all part of the ruse to keep Chuck away from his car and keep our team working. When Chuck gets a call from Dick Messer asking him to come down to museum, Chuck finds cop cars and those two pesky insurance agents again when he gets there. Is it possible that his friend Dick is actually a car thief? Of course not but now we've got Chuck back to the museum to reveal his new, overhauled Ford.
Mylan goes surfing every day, getting to the beach in his rusty old 1977 El Camino. He’s one of those rare teens who’s both ultra cool and as nice as they come. Working as insiders, his folks Vicki and Tim knew that the tow truck that grabbed Mylan’s car (“due to tickets”) was OVERHAULIN’, delivering the car to the A-Team of Chip Foose, Bryan Fuller, James Ferguson, Carl Lutes, Craig Chaffers, Revo, J.C. and surf legend Tyler Hatzikian. The tough assignment: making the El Camino into the coolest of surf-wagons. Of course, when Mylan went to our fake impound, he was turned away -- the car’s in his dad’s name. As the rebuild went on, surfer Tyler Hatzikian created custom boards to ride on the El Camino’s tano cover. The final creative meld of surf toys and surf wagon was truly breathtaking. Mylan was soon sent to yet another fake car impound. This time, he was confronted with the truth of the whole strange week, along with his new ride. The incredible vehicle brought Mylan to tears, and when it was all over, there wasn’t a dry eye in the shop.
Actor Ian Ziering played the role of “Steve” for years on “Beverly Hills 90210.” His character had a love of cool and fast cars -- that “love” wasn’t acting; Ian is a car guy who has been trying to trick-out a ‘68 Camaro for years. After enough stalling, Ian’s pal Terry got involved. He’s our insider and our A-Team on this Chevy is Chip Foose, Sal Perez, Jim Sleeper, Aaron Ohama, Josh Kamholz, Rick Andersen, Mundo Hernandez and Orlando Hernandez. The ruse: the Camaro is locked in a shop that Ian hears is going “bankrupt.” Of course, nobody is going bankrupt, nothing is being liquidated, but we prank and fool with Ian as his ‘68 Camaro comes together for a week at American Muscle Cars in California. When the car is finally cool and Foose-perfect, Ian is told to show up at AMC or risk losing the car to shop creditors. Standing before the locked-up shop, who phones Ian? None other than fellow 90210 star, Jason Priestley. Jason tells Ian that he is now on hidden camera; that inside that now-opening shop is the very cool car Ian always dreamed about.
Dale is one of the top dogs at the foundation that supplies both scholarship funding and project cars for the prestigious car-building college Wyoming Tech in Laramie, Wyo. Dale secures old donated vehicles for the school. But, unbeknownst to Dale, the OVERHAULIN' pranksters took one of those cars from his property and brought it to the WyoTech campus. It's there that over 30 student builders, along with the OVERHAULIN' build team of Chip Foose, Troy Trepanier, Bryan Fuller and Levi Green, transformed the dusty old '56 Chevy Bel Air into something truly special for the school. The finished car will be the mascot for WyoTech, as well as a possible scholarship funding source if the Chevy is auctioned off. But before that, Dale was led on a goose chase during the week of the build, hearing that the car was discovered crossing state lines and on its way to a chop shop. OVERHAULIN' made use of the school and city, painting Western themes, as Dale was finally led back to Wyo Tech, only to see a car that in almost no way resembled the one stolen from him just a week before.
Cassie is an 18-year-old bank teller -- she’s responsible, fun loving and the proud owner of a very boring ‘91 Ford Explorer. Chip Foose, along with the mega-OVERHAULIN’ team of Gary Bell, Vince Incalcaterra, Raymond Miller, Jeremy Johnson, Ryan Filar, Joseph John Messinese, Derrick Atkinson, Jeremy Hayter and David Wachter worked at the giant parts factory known as APC, to reinvent Cassie’s SUV in a short seven-day period. The insiders: Aunt Barbara and Uncle Mike, the family she lives with. They helped OVERHAULIN’ by disabling the car; Cassie had to send it to the shop; OUR shop. As the week went on, Mike told Cassie that the car needed big repairs. Days later, Barbara told her niece that the Ford was stolen from the repair shop. Later still, investigator for the D.A. Courtney asked Cassie about the stolen vehicle. Hours later, Special Agent Chris told her to come to a place where she could ID her now recovered car. She arrived for a surprise.
A review of moments from the first 12 episodes and updates on the cars and their owners.
The team goes racing with six cars from previous episodes as we take a look back at the re-builds and then check on the car owners and their new rides.
Championship cyclist Lance Armstrong's girlfriend, musician Sheryl Crow, gave him a stock GTO as a present after his 6th Tour de France victory. The press got a hold of the story before Lance even saw the car so Sheryl came up with a new plan to surprise him: have the Overhaulin' team re-build the car.
Chip & Co. overhaul a '68 Chevelle and a '98 Mazda truck for twin sisters in one hectic week.
Chip Foose and his team create a '95 Honda Civic tuner car. Dylan loves tuner cars and dreams of having a fast, slick Honda with cool paint, a fast motor, racing seats and all the bells and whistles.
Chip Foose and team overhaul Tyson's 1956 Bel Air. Tyson took shop classes trying to learn how to restore his Bel Air. His mother set him up at Overhaulin. The work was very slow forthcoming and she wanted to help him out. The Bel Air was so rusted that Chip had to find another 56 to swap bodies. The second one wasn't much better. Finally it took 3 bodies to get one perfect machine.
Deputy Sheriff Mike more than loves his 1965 T-Bird; it was his father's treasure and he is beyond sentimental about the ride. His wife Stephanie works as an insider for Overhaulin' as Chris, Chip and the team at ACS grab the Thunderbird and decide to make the hardtop into a roadster. It's a big job if you have a while to pull it off; it's sheer madness to try in a week. But never underestimate the drive of Foose and the A-Team.
Ivan’s the mark, not knowing his Nova from 1970 is leaving his parents’ property and moving to Classic Industries, where Overhaulin’ will work with his wife, Shannon. She’ll be an insider for a week of building and pranking. Chip Foose gets a well-earned vacation for the first part of the build, but he does the design ahead of time and returns by the end of the build to add his one-of-a-kind details to the car. When Chip's gone, his dad Sam Foose assumes the role as Captain of the build team.
A look back at the most memorable moments of the 2005 season.
Dennis always loved his ‘69 Pontiac Firebird. He was very upset when it was stolen. He had no idea that it was being fully reinvented at Hot Rod Car Craft, with his girlfriend Stephanie playing the inside with Overhaulin’. During that difficult week for Dennis, Overhaulin’ pranked-up a scheme that enlisted the Firebird owner into joining the Neighborhood Watch. Also joining the Watch: a neighborhood bagman played by Chris.
The mark is David, who is paralyzed and in a wheelchair. The A-Team overhauls his ‘69 GTO.
Chip Foose and his team take on two overhauls for Dayrline who works for NAPA Auto Parts. They overhaul her treasured ‘67 El Camino and NAPA's ‘03 S-10 pick up that she uses to make deliveries sometimes.
A construction worker gets his '96 Chevy Tahoe Overhauled. His girlfriend is the insider.
The team works with its youngest insider yet, teenaged Tanner, who wants to surprise his father Wade by getting dad's project car, a 1967 Chevy Chevelle, fixed up.
Randy is friends with rock star Vince Neil. Now Randy's rusty 1969 Buick GS gets restored to its former glory.
Pop singer Nick Lachey acts as the insider to heist his brother Drew's 1967 Ford truck.
The team gets a special assignment this time. One of CNN's two Hummers -- used by the journalists in Iraq -- is chosen to get a special treatment. Once the rebuild is complete, the car dubbed "Warrior One" is taken back to Atlanta, where it's revealed on live television, and later auctioned off to help the families of injured war vets.
Hector and his 1970 Mustang are overhauled by Chip Foose and the A Team.
Domnick and his 1970 Monte Carlo are overhauled by the A Team.
Dan, his wife Kelly and son Mike are all MOPAR enthusiasts. Dan's told that Mike lost his 1972 Dodge Challenger in a street race while in reality the car is being re-built before the crowds in the 2006 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
John Force is a drag racing legend and the star of Driving Force reality show. He also dedicates a lot of his time to children's charities, and has recently bought a little yellow bus with which he intends to drive kids to school events.
Dave side-swiped his 1969 Mustang but didn't have the money to fix it up right so it just sits in the garage. Dave's father steps up and gets Dave the overhaulin' that he deserves.
Chip and the A-Team overhaul Matt's 1965 award winning Mustang Coupe. Matt was attempting to restore it, but it took a backseat when his brother needed to move in because he was sick.
Kathy helps Chip and the A-Team overhaul her husband's Chevrolet pickup truck. George had the truck handed down to him from Herb, his father-in-law and Kathy thinks it's about time it's restored to it's natural beauty for George to enjoy the truck as much as her father did.
Chip and the A-Team overhaul Harrison's 1963 Chevy Nova. Harrison lost interest in working on it after his father's tragic death and now it's up to Chip and his team to bring a smile back to Harrison's face.
Chip and the A-Team give Jim the shock of his life when they overhaul his 1956 BelAir convertible they he left abandoned in his driveway.
Chip and the A-Team overhaul Ken's 1967 Camaro, with the help of his wife Sandy.
Chip and the A-Team help overhaul Hot Dog Fred's microbus.
Chip and the A-Team tackle a huge task when they make a old 1950's car into a modern day roadster.
To celebrate the show's history and great work, Chip and Chris contact Overhaulin' marks and their new cars and take a look back at how they got their.
In the sixth-season premiere, a '65 Chevy Impala is restored for a Marine Corps vet.
A 1954 pickup truck is restored for a retired teacher.
A Volkswagen is restored by Chip and his team for a mechanic with health problems.
Chip Foose and the A-Team head to Las Vegas to Overhaul a Chrysler 300 and give it away to a SEMA Convention Attendee.
Rick’s ’67 Mustang, his first car, is in desperate need of help. Chip and the A-team are up for the challenge!
While serving his country, Chris’ ‘70 El Camino laid in disrepair. Now that he is retired, can the Overhaulin’ team make his show car dreams come true?
A 1964 Plymouth Fury has been Rodger’s dream car ever since he was a kid. Despite finally owning one, his duties to his family and community have stalled restoration plans. Now Chip and the A-team give back to a worthy fan.
A full-time father cannot devote the time necessary to properly maintain his 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88.
A middle-school teacher whose first vehicle was a 1965 Malibu uses muscle cars to stimulate the young minds in his classroom.
This 1972 Lotus Europa was nominated by Jay Leno to be Overhauled for John, who delivers soda every weekend to Jay Leno’s Big Dog Garage. Unfortunately, his children’s tuition and college expenses prevent John from repairing the Europa.
Chip and the A-team design and overhaul Sarah's first car, a 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible. Sarah is a hardworking mother and Sunday school teacher. The Buick was a birthday gift from her father. She bonded with her Dad by working on it in high school.
Chip and the A-team design and overhaul Scott Hardison’s 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pick up truck. Unfortunately, Scott didn’t have the time or resources to restore his truck, a family heirloom once owned by his grandfather and father before they passed away.
Chip and the A-Team have a little time and a big plan to turn Josh's project car into his perfect car.
Insider Clyde knows his wife Vera wants nothing more than to help others. So he has asked Chip and the A-Team to give her a special surprise, a new lease on life for her 1962 Porsche 356.
Ten years and 100 amazing customized vehicles since its inception, restoration and fabrication icon, Chip Foose and series host, Chris Jacobs, count down the Top Ten greatest moments in Overhaulin’s rich history.
Insider Clyde knows his wife Vera wants nothing more than to help others. So he asked Chip and the A-Team to give her a special surprise, a new lease on life for her 1962 Porsche 356.
As a member of the LAPD Scott is always looking out for his community. However he hasn't been able to give his '63 Cadillac the same attention. When Chip and his team get a hold of this busted boat and do their magic, the El Dorado will be golden again.
Nurse Cathi bought her 1970 Plymouth Barracuda from her grandmother nearly 25 years ago. This once fantastic fish has now faded, but with the help of Chip Foose and his A-Team, Cathi's car will become an instant classic.
Chip and the A-Team step in when a man is unable to turn his beloved 1968 Mercury Cougar into the car of his dreams.
Greg's '57 Bel Air has fallen into a state of disrepair that only a metal magician could save it from. He is in luck because his Chevy is going to be completely restored by Chip Foose. This busted Bel Air will become a beauty Greg can be proud to own.
Actress Amber Heard’s 1967 Ford Mustang is revitalized thanks to help from her father, fiance Johnny Depp, and metal magician Chip Foose.
Chip and his A-Team use their skills to keep a locksmith’s beloved 1982 Chevrolet El Camino from going directly to the chop shop.
Chip Foose and his A-Team take on the task of building Marcus Luttrell, Former Navy Seal and the inspiration behind the bestselling book and movie, a brand spanking new 1967 Ford Mustang. It's an American classic for an American hero.
Tom and his 1978 Trans Am have fallen on some hard times. His prized Pontiac has transformed into a thundercloud of negativity but after master fabricator Chip Foose and his A-Team get their hands on this busted bandit, Tom will be seeing clear skies.
A one-time heavy-metal singer has long since turned in his microphone and spiked bracelets for a life focused on family. Over time, he scraped together enough money to buy a 2014 Corvette, and now his son wants him to stop settling for less and get the metal makeover his Stingray deserves.
A woman's Shelby Daytona replica is her prized possession. After years of family struggle, she's made a clean break and started over, so Chip and the team undertake a fitting transformation of her heritage race car.
A hard-working father and devoted husband loves his 2002 Ford Lightning, but his family has always been his first priority. After years of financial struggles, it's up to Chip and team to give this family Ford a flashy makeover.
A woman's most cherished memories revolve around long drives with her father in his '69 Camaro. After he passed away, she kept her family's passion for muscle cars alive by buying her own '15 Camaro.
A decorated 15-year Navy veteran felt unappreciated when she returned from overseas. Her partner helped her buy a Mustang to show her how much she is valued, but in his heart, he knew it was less then she deserved.
A devoted father and off-road enthusiast always dreamed of having a perfect classic Land Cruiser, but his focus on family kept him and his '70 FJ off the trail. Now, his wife wants to give back to the man who gave so much.
A cancer survivor treats his Challenger like a priceless museum relic, with a garage that’s a shrine to all things Mopar. He bought the car used after his treatment, but it wasn’t quite what he imagined, so now his wife has called in Chip to give his ride one massive makeover.
A woman from a family of Jeep lovers bought a Wrangler of her own on an whim, and it showed up looking a little worse for wear. Her dad puts in a call to Chip and the guys, hoping to make his daughter's Jeep a backwoods beast.
A young rally-car fan worked with his dad to get his WRX running, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get his Subaru souped up. After several idle years, dad decides it's time to get his son into his dream rally ride.
A military vet and Mustang devotee finally splurged to buy himself a Shelby, though the previous owners’ sketchy upgrades made this pony look more like a mule. His wife wants him to have a Shelby worthy of the highest honors.
A small business owner with a passion for off-road Fords has daily driver/work truck with over 150 thousand miles. So his best friend sent in an application to Overhaulin’ and now Chip and the A-team are reinventing his 2013 Raptor, complete with a custom mobile office and a long list of Foose-ified features.
Shaquille O'Neal heart is always in helping out the little guy and making those around him happy. His friend Anthony "Chicago" Hall wants to give back to a man who gives so much by fixing up Shaq's rust bucket '64 Impala.