Pure Vision TT Camaro Wins Top GM Design Award

HCR rendering of the '72 Camaro

GM's highest honor given at the SEMA show was awarded to Pure Vision's '72 Camaro TT.  The amazing vehicle was unveiled in the HRE Wheels booth and stunned crowds and judges alike.  Congratulations to the Pure Vision team.

2013 Best GM Vehicle of Show award

Photo courtesy of Pure Vision

Bilstein's "Just Add" Sweepstakes BMW Completed

Here's a quick video from the Motor Trend YouTube channel showing off the build up of the custom 335i for the 2013 SEMA show.

HCR rendering of the Bilstein BMW

PHR Article: Make Your Own Badges

Popular Hot Rodding had me work on some emblem designs for their project Violent Valiant.

Quick design ideas for PHR's Violent Valiant project car

I came up with a few variations, but we decided to go with the design that simply manipulated some stock elements into a custom piece.  The whole design and prototyping process is documented in the magazine.

PHR Decemeber 2013 issue shows you how custom badges can be made

Discount Tire RESQ1 Jeep Build

Source Interlink and Discount Tire partnered up to create the ultimate off-road support vehicle.  The result is RESQ1, a stretched 4-door Jeep JK complete with a custom service bed, V8 power, and extreme suspension.  Find out more about the build including video documentation at www.dtcresq1.com

RESQ1 in action (photo courtesy of www.dtcresq1.com)

HCR owner Tavis Highlander helped out early on in the build with the initial direction and layout of the vehicle.  The style and purpose of the vehicle changed dramatically throughout the design process.

Early mockup drawing of the RESQ1 Jeep JK

Bilstein's "Just Add" Sweepstakes

I've been working with Source Interlink Media and Bilstein designing the "Just Add" sweepstakes vehicles.  At the beginning of the sweepstakes voters on Facebook picked their favorite vehicle (an F-150, Mustang, or BMW 3-Series).

Bilstein's "Just Add" sweepstakes round one choices

The BMW 335i was picked by Bilstein's Facebook fans as the favorite and voting moved into round two, where fans would now vote on which paint scheme would adorn the BMW.

Round two of Bilstein's "Just Add" sweepstakes gave fans
the chance to vote on which paint scheme they liked best

Bilstein's customers are design savvy and picked the design which was also my favorite, phase one.  Simplicity kicked some butt in this project!  Be sure to sign up at: http://www.justaddbilstein.com/

Rock My RV Renderings

The first season of Rock My RV is rolling along and I thought I'd post up some images showing my project renderings that I created alongside the finished vehicles.

Bigfoot Hunter ('89 Ford Ambulance)

Luxury RV ('98 Southwind)

Ultimate Party RV ('92 Coachmen Royal)

VIP Lounge for Tapout ('06 Fleetwood)

Tavis Highlander Featured in Local Newspaper

That's right, I'm in the newspaper!  Thanks Brenda Blevins-McCorkle for writing a great article about my work on the upcoming Travel Channel show, Rock My RV.

Photo courtesy of TDN.com

Check out the full article on TDN.com

'58 Corvette

Just a little while ago I finished up a few drawings for Image Street Rods in Portland, OR.  The custom interior will be stitched up by Gabe's Custom Interiors.

'58 Corvette exterior and interior layout

'58 Corvette interior design rendering

New Rock My RV Commercial on Travel Channel

I just saw a new commercial on the Travel Channel promoting Rock My RV.  It's pretty awesome to be part of this show!

Rock My RV Sneak Peek

The Travel Channel will be airing an all-new series called Rock My RV on May 26.  Be sure to check it out because HCR created all of the design illustrations for the crazy custom RV's on the show.  A big thanks go out to BCII for bringing me on board and making it happen.

Vest Racing's New F-150 Raptor Trophy Truck

Image courtesy of Vest Racing

Vest Racing had HCR work on their new Jimco trophy truck paint scheme.  Here's a snippet from Ford Racing:

Vest Racing F-150 Raptor SVT Set For BITD Debut
JAN. 17, 2013

The Vest Racing Team has made the leap to a state of the art Jimco Racing trophy truck. The new truck sports a Ford Raptor body painted in the team’s signature blue. The truck is powered by a Dougan 800 hp small block V8 engine, a Rancho Drivetrain Turbo 400, a Gearworks third member and a diff housing by Collins Motor Sports all rolling on 39” BFG tires.

“After our huge success in the Protruck class over the past three years, I am very excited for the move to the Unlimited Class," says Troy Vest. "Our team is ready to step into the next level of competition in off road desert racing. Casey Folks and his BITD team always put on safe and enjoyable races, attracting the best drivers and teams in the desert. Vest Racing is anticipating another successful season!”

The new #46 truck, sponsored by Troy’s Diesel, PIAA Lights, BFGoodrich Tires, Price Auto Body and KMC Wheels will make its debut at the Parker Bluewater 425 on February 2nd in Parker, AZ.

Rendering for the Vest Racing trophy truck