Jeep Hurricane Concept
(Primary inventor and Design lead)
Hear the story behind the Jeep Hurricane concept development by clinking on the sketch below.
(Primary inventor and Design lead)
Hear the story behind the Jeep Hurricane concept development by clinking on the sketch below.
Below are select sketches and pictures from the Jeep Hurricane design and build.
50K Wrangler SEMA build
(Design lead and project management)
In 2005 the idea of a "premium" $50k dollar Wrangler was kind of unbelievable for a lot of people and that's why, tongue firmly in cheek, I named my SEMA build proposal the "50K JK."
The paradigm of the Wrangler, up to that point, was deeply rooted in it's military and utilitarian history. I believed passionately that there was a segment of the market that would jump at an upscale offering, with painted roof, fenders, door handles, mirrors, bespoke interior, diesel power plant, mixed with Rubicon+++ capability.
The idea was green lighted to become a SEMA concept for 2006 and I was fortunate to get to lead a super talented team of designers, engineers and enthusiast to bring it to life. And then "wheel" it in Moab, Utah. (Fun fact: we lost a caliper bolt on the trail. Pulled over far off highway I was under the front fender trying to figure out how I was going to secure the left front brake caliper, when someone tapped me on the back and offered me a can of random nuts and bolts they had in the back of their Jeep... It was off road racing legend Walker Evans! Found what I needed, fix the Jeep and we were back on the trail in short order. Jeep people=awesome people.)
HEMI NITRO
(Design lead and project management)
The HEMI NITRO SEMA build include custom designed wide body kit, hood, grill & side vent textures, custom forged 22 inch wheels built by Alcoa, a Mopar 5.7 HEMI crate motor, backed by a Tremec 5spd, huge Viper sourced Brembo brakes, and a custom four bucket interior among other custom touches. This one was a blast to design and help build with another awesome team of Chrysler employee volunteers. I will always be thankful for the chance to meet and work with Daryll Porter and this whole team.
