Allentown's America on Wheels displays pickup trucks, from Model T to modern - Allentown Morning Call
From the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to the Ford F-150 and RAM 3500, today's posh pickup trucks are a far cry from the primitive workhorses of the early 20th century. At America on Wheels' new exhibit, "Getting' the Job Done: Evolution of the Pickup Truck," this transformation is celebrated in a display of 14 vehicles that include a black 1924 homespun Ford Model T conversion to a gold 1983 Dodge Rampage. There's even a collection of stylish, chrome-laden trucks from the 1950s and 1960s, including a re-creation of California customizer George Barris' white, tan and copper 1955 "Kopper Kart," and a red 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside, featuring a... Forman, who splits her time between Philadelphia and southern Utah, will hold a meet-and-greet at the museum on June 21. "Pickup trucks have become a staple in American life," says museum Executive Director Linda Merkel. " This is the first time the museum has showcased trucks in its changing exhibit gallery, she says. Farmers, business owners and anyone needing to haul or display goods were behind the creation of the pickup truck, says Alan Gross, chairman of the museum's exhibit committee. Source: www.mcall.com
