Listed here are 5 must-see automobiles on the Pittsburgh World of Wheels this weekend
If it can be hacked, chrome plated, or customized, a vehicle enthusiast will. And the results will likely end up in the MAXMotive World of Wheels exhibition.
The 60th Annual Custom Car Show premiered Friday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh and featured a three-day display of custom cars, classics, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and racing cars.
There’s even a dodgy golf cart, a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr, and a pair of Steelers-themed Ford Mustangs in shiny black and gold.
Many of the vehicles have proven themselves at other shows, said Dale Minnix, a member of the show management team, including finalists and winners of the coveted Don Ridler Memorial Award, recognized as Best Exhibitor at the annual Detroit AutoRama.
“This show is like our Super Bowl,” said Minnix.
So what are the Pittsburgh Show MVPs?
Minnix suggested that visitors check out these five must-see vehicles:
• 1967 Chevrolet C-10 pick up, made by vehicle designer Dave Kindig, star of Motor Trends “Bitchin ‘Rides” and owner of Kindig-It Designs in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The truck was made for Dave Maxwell, owner of MAXmotive from Cheswick, title sponsor of this year’s show. Check out the pickup’s collapsible convertible hardtop.
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1967 Chevrolet C-10 pickup from vehicle designer Dave Kindig, star of Motor Trends “Bitchin ‘Rides”, made for Dave Maxwell, owner of MAXMotive of Cheswick. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 pickup by vehicle designer Dave Kindig, star of Motor Trends “Bitchin ‘Rides” for Dave Maxwell, owner of MAXMotive from Cheswick.
• 1963 Chevrolet dare, owned and built by Brad, Brady, and Cory Ranweiler of New Ulm, Minnesota. The sleek black car was the 2020 Detroit Ridler Award winner. It also has a Legend Cup showcasing a standout vehicle that will be shown for the first time at the Chicago World of Wheels.
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A 1963 Chevrolet Wagon at the 60th Annual MAXMotive World of Wheels at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
• 1929 Ford Woody Altered Rod Pick up, owned by Greg and Gail Wilson of Louisville, Kentucky. The pickup, a 2018 Ridler Award finalist, was built around the four fenders of the original vehicle.
“Everything else we built around it,” said Greg Wilson. “It’s one that Henry (Ford) never did.”
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A 1929 Ford Woody Altered Rod Pick Up at the 60th Annual MAXMotive World of Wheels at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
• 1939 Ford Sedan Delivery Full Custom pole, owned by Harold and Rhea Schrader of Lavallette, New Jersey. The Schraders drove it for a couple of years before restoring the maroon beauty from the chassis, a job that took seven years. It made its debut on the show track in 2019 with a 5.7 Chrysler Hemi engine and modern power steering, brakes and accessories.
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A 1939 Ford Sedan Full Custom Rod Rod Panel delivery at the 60th Annual MAXMotive World of Wheels at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
• 1969 Ford Full Utility Wagon, owned by Keith Kyker of Telford, Tennessee. The long, low vehicle is a “one-off” that started out as a long-bed pickup and now looks more like a Bronco, said investor / builder Mike Livingston.
The cab and fenders are original; Everything else is handmade, ”he said. “We call it the ‘Lone Ranger’ because it’s the only one who likes it.”
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A 1969 Ford “Lone Ranger” truck at the 60th Annual MAXMotive World of Wheels at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
World of Wheels continues in the convention center until Sunday. Visit autorama.com for more information.
Shirley McMarlin is a contributor to Tribune Review. You can contact Shirley at 724-836-5750, smcmarlin@triblive.com, or on Twitter.
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