Never did I think in a million years that I’d have the pleasure of meeting Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele aka “Kevv Dogg” of the Velocity Channel’s Bitchin’ Rides at the Woodward Dream Cruise.
Cruising down Woodward in a dream car or on foot is a treat for sure, but noticing Dave at the top of a tower laden with Kindig-it Designs logos was that chance in a million defined.
He had arrived with his kit-and-kaboodle to experience the Dream Cruise himself and from the look on his face, even from afar, he was into it. There was a no more appropriate place for Bitchin’ Rides to grace. A treasure trove of auto enthusiasts all in one place, Dave is a genius. It is no wonder, considering he started Kindig-it Designs in 1999 with his wife Charity and grew it into the multi-media empire it is today. His artistry and design fulfill the dreams of car lovers everywhere as he is a “one stop, complete custom shop”.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City his move to meet-and-greet those of us strolling the streets of suburban Detroit made for an experience his fans, including me, won’t soon forget.
Mementos will come and go, but my memories meeting Dave and Kevv won’t be forgotten and will hang on my wall as an inspiration.
While meeting Dave and Kevv was the highlight of that sun-filled Saturday, the rest of the field didn’t disappoint. If getting a closer look at all those beauties was your thing, ample opportunities were available. Parking lots along the Avenue and local parks shut down to accommodate the metal beauties. Observation towers normally used for play-by-play reports of little league baseball were chances to get that perfect photo from above.
Photos by Jules Stayton
Pocket-doors aren’t just for homes…check out this 1954 Kaiser Darrin, #039/435.
Photos by Jules Stayton
Photo by Jules Stayton
No Woodward Dream Cruise day would be complete without a visit to Vinsetta Garage for some food and a beverage. Being the oldest garage east of the Mississippi has its advantages. Once a functioning repair shop, it continues to exist as a restaurant filled with stories of a bygone era as well as new tales for car-buffs from all walks of life.
Over 1 million people attend the Dream Cruise annually and over 40,000 cars of all kinds participate.
If you haven’t experienced the wonder of the Woodward Dream Cruise yourself, Dave and I would highly recommend it.
Cruise on my friends…cruise on.
julesonwheelz
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