Vierstra Design Garage

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 01, 2013 at 09:53 PM
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tags: popular, hot, rodding, street, custom, racing, chevy, nova, camaro, chevelle, ss, pontiac, buick, oldsmobile, chevrolet, ford, lincoln, dodge, plymouth, mopar, studebaker, corvette, gto, apparition, rendering, artist, artwork, illustration, design, concept
Here is June’s Popular Hot Rodding article titled “Dream it, Draw It! 8 amazing artists Draw your Dream!” Ryan Curtis (Sin Customs), Carter Hickman (Carter Hickman Designs), Paul Kuras (Kuras…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 30, 2013 at 08:43 PM
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tags: dream, design, build, custom, artist, artwork, cocnept, rendering, hotrod, street, pro, touring, muscle, roadster, race, vintage, resto, mod, vierstra
A rendering concept adds value to a custom build and shows the customer your shop is capable of building. Like blueprints or a model rendering, it wouldn’t make sense to…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on October 29, 2012 at 12:07 PM
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tags: sema, 1957 chevy, convertible, rendering, illustration, design, concept, art, artwork, custom, paint, hot rod, specialty, equipment, market, association
Who is attending SEMA this week? Edit…got nothing but crickets on that answer!

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 09, 2012 at 05:58 PM
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tags: concept, art, artist, artwork, drawing, sketch, sketching, illustration, photoshop, vierstradesigncom, hot rod, street rod, racing, transportation design, don vierstra, gm, mopar, ford, dodge, pontiac, camaro, stationwagon, malibu, laguna, chevelle, corvette, porsche, viper
Customized version of a 1973 Olds 4 4 2 for GM “Colonnade” styling. They were heavily smogged-down beginning that year along with the over-sized massive bumpers to meet safety regulations.…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 14, 2012 at 02:59 PM
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tags: van, rendering, concept artist, illustrator, protouring, hot rod, street rod, chevrolet, muscle car, chevy, dodge, plymouth, ford, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, vintage, drawing, design, vierstra, paint, artwork, art, fabrication, pinstripe
Looking for a vision for your current or upcoming project? Whether it is paint, wheels, custom add-ons, interior, or custom fabrication vision, I can help you visualize your ideas. You…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on March 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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tags: st patrick day
Yes, I am a wee bit Irish. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! I hope everyone finds their pot ‘o gold. May the Luck of the Irish be with you…and be…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on March 11, 2011 at 01:44 PM
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tags: fueled by the fallen, vierstra design, police cruiser, veterans
Will be a big year for Fueled By the Fallen. They have a lot planned for this year. Check out what they are doing on YouTube lately! Stay tuned for…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on February 09, 2011 at 06:34 PM
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tags: vierstra design, facebook, design, concept, artwork, artist, art, drawing, rendering, illustration, designer, mustang, ford, chevy, buick, olds, pontiac, cadillac, mercury, hot rod, muscle car, roadster, mopar, custom, racing, race, paint, painting, rat rod, street rod
Hello Hubster’s, Stop by and “like” my page and see what I have been up to. Would love to see some of you there! Check out Facebook and see who’s…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on August 16, 2010 at 11:18 AM
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tags: chevy, rack and pinion, impala, 2006, premature wear
I have a question and hope that someone may give me some advice. Does anyone know if a rear end collision would possibly cause the rack and pinion steering to…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 25, 2010 at 06:41 PM
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tags: roadster, hot rod, custom, muscle, vintage, buick, ford, gm, olds, chevrolet, pontiac, mopar, dodge, plymouth, corvette, art, artist, artwork, rendering, drawing, illustration, transportation, don vierstra
If you need some inspiration for your next project, I can take your ideas from a rough sketch or handwritten instruction to make your ideas become a reality. Stop by…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 22, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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tags: plymouth, 1950, hot rod, mopar, coupe, p15
Well, I didn’t get one inquiry here on the Hub classified section. So I decided to advertise on Ebay to auction off the Plymouth. There is less than 15 hours…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 14, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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tags: roadster, racing, cadillac, art, artist, artwork, don vierstra, speedster, retro, design, concept, illustration, rendering, transportation, muscle, car
For those of you have some awesome ideas just begging to be built, this was a derived from a rough the client sent me. I did get a bit carried…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 07, 2010 at 05:39 PM
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tags: 1950, plymouth, mopar, classic, vintage, hot rod, racing, ford, chevy
I posted this ‘50 Plymouth a few weeks back and decided to drastically drop the price to move it. Check out all new components on this baby!! Please check out…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 02, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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tags: 1950, plymouth, business, coupe, vintage, classic, muscle, car, art, artist, artwork, design, graphic design, illustration, renderings, chevrolet, mopar, transmission, motor, brakes, disc, signal prism, resored, original radio, stock red paint
You need to take a look at stock red 1950 Plymouth Business Coupe that is listed in the “Hub Garage Classifieds section” under – ....................................................... 1950 Plymouth Business coupe. The…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 25, 2010 at 02:52 PM
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tags: vierstra design, hot rod, hot rods, vintage, classic, muscle, pontiac, ford, chevy, gm, lincoln, custom, art, artist, artwork, illustration, truck, corvette, mopar, chevelle, oldsmobile, cadillac
Come join me on Facebook and click the “like” button if you want to know what I have been up to and the latest projects (That I can show you)…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 23, 2010 at 01:06 AM
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tags: plymouth, 1950, posi, race, business coupe, classic
I just posted my step dads 1950 Plymouth Business coupe for sale in the Hub Classifieds. This was my step dad’s pride and joy. He retired in 2004 and this…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 09, 2010 at 01:45 PM
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tags: ford, chevy, mustang, crown victoria, army, marines, military, police, fallen
Just finished a banner for The Fueled By The Fallen Honor Tour. Kevyn Major Howard headed this project with the help of many others. I hope that it gains great…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 03, 2010 at 03:06 PM
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tags: 1950, plymouth, tony, inland mopars, sass, plymouth owners club
My step dad passed away in the very early hours Thursday morning. Some may know him if you live in riverside Ca. He was the owner of Summit Masonry, but…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on March 11, 2010 at 11:08 AM
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tags: mercury, merc, tshirt, artwork, design, concept, artist, artists, art, custom, illustration, ford, chevy, mopar, vintage, classic, hot rod, muscle car
Just finished this for Oldride.com. Anyone looking to advertise their business, this is one way to do it. Or if you want one of your own car, or one for…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on February 03, 2010 at 03:46 PM
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tags: classic, vintage, custom, muscle, roadster, hot rod, artist, artwork, art, event, show
I finally got around to posting some of my 140+ GNRS pics up. When I get around to it, I’ll post more. Got to make some rounds to visit some…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 04, 2010 at 05:01 PM
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tags: design, concept, artwork, artist, custom, illustration, rendering, hot rod, vintage, muscle car camaro, mustang, ford, chevrolet, mopar
I wish for everyone on the Hub a Happy and prosperous New Year! (let’s not forget the most important…HEALTHY). May the good in 2010 out-weigh the bad of 2009. On…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on December 24, 2009 at 01:22 PM
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tags: christmas, holiday, art, artist, artwork, concept, design, illustration, muscle, vintage, hot rod, holidays
Wishing all of you Hub’sters a Merry Christmas. Have a great holiday and enjoy the company of friends and family. Stay safe and stay warm this holiday season.

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on December 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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tags: donut derelicts, hot rod, culture, socal, muscle, sports car, classics, vintage, rat rod
In 1932 Henry created the flat head, in 1959 Harley Earl created the Cadillac fins, and in 1963 the Beach Boys sang about “Little Deuce Coupe”. In 1984 the “Donut…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on November 25, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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tags: holiday, thanksgiving, art, artist, artwork
Wishing everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving. I am Thankful for many things this year: Family, friends, health, and work. There are many people out there that are unemployed at…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on November 06, 2009 at 03:56 PM
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tags: sema, ford, chevy, custom, rendering, art, artwork, show, event 2009, las vegas, hot rod, muscle
SEMA Nov. 3-6, 2009 This years show was yet another great show. So much to see! I recently donated my design work for this awesome cause. Kevyn Major Howard Is…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on August 26, 2009 at 04:50 PM
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tags: art, artist, artwork, design, drawing, custom, rendering, concept, wagon, oldsmobile, photoshop
Some of you have seen this wagon before. Originally it was some ‘80’s color graphics with the word “Deliverance” on the side. Chopped this ‘79 Olds Wagon the other day,…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 18, 2009 at 01:38 PM
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tags: art, artist, artwork, impala, ss, chevy, ford, mopar, classic, vintage, muscle, sport, rendering, illustration, drawing, concept
Dream it…Design it…Build it. What are you waiting for? Save confusion and avoid extra costs on your next project and add value to your build or personal ride. Have a…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 19, 2009 at 06:48 PM
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tags: gm, bankrupt, china
It used to be that what’s good for General Motors (GM) was good for America. But that was in the 1950s and a few things have changed since then. Instead…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 15, 2009 at 06:29 PM
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tags: drive in, summer, movies, vintage
I saw this drive-in Theater while visiting in Riverside County, CA driving through a town called Rubidoux. My daughters were with us and said, “How cool it would be to…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 11, 2009 at 01:10 PM
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tags: oldsmobile, production, gm, history, reo,
I am sure that most everyone thought Ford was the first to mass produce the automobile, but the large-scale, production-line manufacturing of affordable automobiles was debuted by Ransom E. Olds…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on May 01, 2009 at 03:18 PM
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tags: camaro, design, concept, art, artist, artwork, gm, 2010 camaro, rendering, drawing
Hello all, This is my version of the 2010 Camaro with futuristic styled headlights and fog lights. The new Camaro comes with a 300 HP v6 that gets 26 mpg!!…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on April 29, 2009 at 06:10 PM
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tags: cold fusion, fuel, energy
Courtesy of (CBS) Twenty years ago it appeared, for a moment, that all our energy problems could be solved. It was the announcement of cold fusion – nuclear energy like…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on April 29, 2009 at 01:14 PM
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tags: camaro, volt, chevy, gm, muscle, art, artist, artwork, design, concept, drawing, electric, hydrogen, solar
I was thinking about the trend for renewable energy, the 2010 Camaro and future generations (if there are any) will be forced to use alternative energy sources. I would say…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on April 21, 2009 at 06:26 PM
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tags: fabulous fords, ford, mustang, buick, chevy, mopar, hot rod, woody, wagons, art, artist, artwork, design, concept, rendering
It was a car show weekend! Many enthusiasts turned up for both shows on a VERY hot April Sunday (100 degrees). Even with the Toyota Grand Prix going on, there…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on April 04, 2009 at 09:57 PM
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tags: tshirt, design, concept, illustration, art, artist, artwork, camaro, chevrolet, gm
One of my clients is a part of the “Camaro Club of Sweden.” There are over 2,000 members! I didn’t realize how many Camaro’s were there. This was just a…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on March 11, 2009 at 03:09 PM
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tags: custom, steve heller
Steve Heller, an industrial sculptor, furniture maker and winner of the second Collectible Car of the Year contest on nytimes.com, will begin work on his one big project of the…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on March 11, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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tags: stolen, 1956 chevy, convertible, classic, vintage
A friend had sent me this in an email and I thought, what a good place to post it! Please keep your eyes open for this car. It could show…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on March 03, 2009 at 01:45 PM
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tags: video, real life, dentist, david, youtube
I had to post this! I have seen this around a few times, but…thought some of you would get a laugh out of this one if you haven’t already seen…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on February 06, 2009 at 01:28 AM
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tags: photo, vintage photos, photo restoration
Do you have some old favorite family or vintage car photos that are torn, worn, discolored? I have over 15 years experience in Photo restoration. If you would like to…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 26, 2009 at 02:52 PM
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tags: gran national roadster show, gnrs
The Grand National Roadster Show was a great hit this weekend!! Actually started on Thursday and ended on Sunday the 25th. Caught up with some fellow Hubsters, at the show…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 23, 2009 at 02:13 PM
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tags: 61 parkwood, parkwood wagon, wagon, chevy, don vierstra design, art, artwork, concept, illustration, artist, drawing
Fabian’s Wagon is being built and fabrication is underway. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/BlueDiamond Go to Fabians Garage to check some of the work. also the builder is Street machinery Garage of Cleveland Ohio…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 22, 2009 at 03:31 PM
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tags: inland mopars, mopar, chrysler, dodoge, plymouth, raffle, grand national roadster show, gnrs
1970 Dodge Dart Swinger will be displayed at Grand National Roadster Show January 23rd through 25th in Pomona CA. Proceeds go to School for the deaf in Riverside, CA *CSDR…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 20, 2009 at 03:14 PM
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tags: impostors, facebook, chip foose
There’s an Impostor on Facebook giving Chip Foose a bad name. I questioned his location and he answered with explicit threatening text. Of course, That is not Chip! Chip doesn’t…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 17, 2009 at 05:21 PM
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tags: renderings, artist, artwork, drawing, concept, illustration, mopar, ford, lincoln, cadillac, mustang, roadster, chevy, design, corvette, impala, truck, coupe, wagon, panel truck, racing, cruiser, fabrication, classic, muscle, antique, modern
Renderings are a must these days, according to Nathan Porter of Porterbuilt Street Rods: “We won’t do a build without one. It literally puts us and the client on the…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 12, 2009 at 12:15 AM
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tags: mopar, grand national roadster show, roadster, dodge dart, dodge swinger, dodge
CSDR Alumni Raffle car Blown 360 Block Rally Wheels 8 3/4 Rear End 904 Trans Powder Coated K frame, rims, and rear end Front Bucket Seats Custom Stall Converter Redline…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 07, 2009 at 06:38 PM
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tags: electric, energy, detroit, hybrid, gm, ford, chrysler
Cars that create their own energy and may possibly make money from this energy. Check it out! A friend sent me this link in an email message. MPI: http://www.magneticpowerinc.com/radio-interview.html ^Copy…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on January 02, 2009 at 03:32 PM
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tags: world, new year
Wishing all of you Hubster’s a great 2009! Last year was a crazy year and let’s hope that things will improve this year. Whether it is in our neighborhood, town,…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on December 23, 2008 at 12:15 AM
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tags: merry christmas, wagon, holiday, art, artist, artwork, classic
Here’s wishing all of you have a great Holiday Season this year. I know that it has been a heck of a year for most of you and wish you…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on December 13, 2008 at 05:15 PM
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tags: mooneyes, rat, rod, cadillac, chevy, mopar, ford, mercury, pontiac, oldsmobile, irwindale
The event at Irwindale speeday turned out to be HUGE! A great turn out at this year’s Mooneye’s show. Lots of cars and shirts, collectibles, and artwork. Saw Max Grundy…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on December 04, 2008 at 04:05 PM
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tags: funny, video, dog house, gift
Most of you will find this hilarious! I guess I should be in the dog house too! Copy and paste this into your browser (Ctrl+C) http://bewareofthedoghouse.com/videoPage.aspx

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on December 03, 2008 at 11:26 AM
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tags: racing, electric car, datsun
110 MPH in 11.6 seconds! Where’s my electric car! I know it just isn’t the same as a screaming big block. Here’s the link: http://www.opb.org/programs/ofg/videos/view/56-Electric-Drag-Racing

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on November 26, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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tags: thanksgiving
Here’s a few thanksgiving Quotes… As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on October 03, 2008 at 12:41 AM
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tags: muscle, classic, vintage, show, military, aircraft
Over 650 Classic, muscle, vintage, custom cars and trucks along with military aircraft and helicopters. This show grows every year! Portion of the proceeds benefits The Morale Welfare & Recreation…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on August 22, 2008 at 12:47 AM
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tags: art, artist, ford, chevy, mopar, plymouth, chrysler, fiat, ferrarri, renderingporsche, lamborghini, corvette, drawing, rendering, artwork, design, concept
Have your Hot Rod, Muscle car, classic, vintage or project rendered digitally and have them printed on canvas! Really makes the artwork stand out! I can create any background or…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on July 02, 2008 at 11:16 AM
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tags: 1963 falcon, sprint, convertible, art, artist, artwork, custom, muscle car
Well, time to sell my wife’s 1963-1/2 Falcon Sprint Convertible. It is a great candidate for restoration. Rust free car. I just do not have the time or cash to…

posted in: vierstra design garage, news on June 16, 2008 at 02:44 PM
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tags: truck, pick up, graphics, paint, paint design, design, art, artist, artwork, illustration, drawing, dv design
Hope everyone had a great Father’s Day!! Recently went to the LA Show in Pomona CA. on June 15th. Met up with Salt Chop and stopped by Max Grundy’s, Tom…