Firstly, this is a show for American Classic car lovers who like custom rebuilds instead of restoring originals. Most of the cars are around 40-50 years old, and in a rough but drivable state.
Each episode follows the same format, a prank on the owner to reveal that they've been chosen to get a custom rebuild. Then Chip Foose (project lead) sits with a friend or family member and goes over some custom design choices, colors and styles. We get to see Chip's artistic impression of what the finished car will look like before we switch over to the workshop.
We then follow the workshop team as they show us the work involved in the rebuild. Overhaulin' takes the time to show all the processes every step of the way. Not to micro-detail but enough to keep the audience involved so we can follow what's being done.
Some criticisms are that the prank to start the show is a bit cringe, and does get repetitive. They want to surprise the owner with the custom rebuild so it's understandable that they need to find an excuse to take the car, and there are only so many ways they can do it. Another criticism, is that Chip Foose takes the lead on the customisation. Again, the rebuild is meant to be a surprise for the owner so if the owner were involved, we wouldn't really get that reaction at the end of the show when the car is revealed. In that regard, it's very similar to Pimp my Ride, the owner doesn't know what they're going to get. However...
The work done on the custom cars seems to be of a very high standard, no filler and spray and LEDs. The cars often get a full rebuild, new engines and transmissions, interiors, hand crafted trims and rims. In my opinion, the finished cars look stunning and judging from the owners reactions, most if not all, are extremely happy with their Foose custom classic.
Each episode follows the same format, a prank on the owner to reveal that they've been chosen to get a custom rebuild. Then Chip Foose (project lead) sits with a friend or family member and goes over some custom design choices, colors and styles. We get to see Chip's artistic impression of what the finished car will look like before we switch over to the workshop.
We then follow the workshop team as they show us the work involved in the rebuild. Overhaulin' takes the time to show all the processes every step of the way. Not to micro-detail but enough to keep the audience involved so we can follow what's being done.
Some criticisms are that the prank to start the show is a bit cringe, and does get repetitive. They want to surprise the owner with the custom rebuild so it's understandable that they need to find an excuse to take the car, and there are only so many ways they can do it. Another criticism, is that Chip Foose takes the lead on the customisation. Again, the rebuild is meant to be a surprise for the owner so if the owner were involved, we wouldn't really get that reaction at the end of the show when the car is revealed. In that regard, it's very similar to Pimp my Ride, the owner doesn't know what they're going to get. However...
The work done on the custom cars seems to be of a very high standard, no filler and spray and LEDs. The cars often get a full rebuild, new engines and transmissions, interiors, hand crafted trims and rims. In my opinion, the finished cars look stunning and judging from the owners reactions, most if not all, are extremely happy with their Foose custom classic.