Custom 1968 Peterbilt 358A Wins Overdrive's Showdown

Shawn Wright's classic truck made with "built, borrowed and begged-for" parts takes top prize

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:47pm

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After two months and four rounds of voting by readers, Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown has crowned Shawn Wright and his 1968 Peterbilt 358A as the champion. Wright's classic truck, which he acquired through a trade rather than a purchase, was chosen by Overdrive readers as the top Custom Rigs video of 2025 over fellow finalist Todd Scruggs with his 1982 Peterbilt 359.

Why it matters

The Custom Rigs Showdown pitted the top 12 Custom Rigs videos of 2025 in a College Football Playoff-style bracket challenge, showcasing the passion and creativity of truck enthusiasts across the country. Wright's win highlights the enduring appeal of classic trucks and the craftsmanship that goes into building them, even with limited resources.

The details

Wright's Pete started out as the No. 6 seed and survived all four rounds of voting to come out on top. He said he was 'truly at a loss for words over the response' his truck has received, and that he didn't expect the level of support following his invitation to the 2024 Peterbilt Pride & Class event in Denton, Texas. Since then, Wright has added an air ride system to the front end to smooth out the ride, and his next project is to install a roof-mounted air conditioner.

  • In February 2026, Shawn Wright's 1968 Peterbilt 358A was crowned the champion of Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown.
  • Wright's truck was featured in Overdrive's story about the truck in 2025.
  • Wright was invited to the 2024 Peterbilt Pride & Class event in Denton, Texas.

The players

Shawn Wright

The owner of the custom 1968 Peterbilt 358A that won Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown in 2026.

Kolter

Shawn Wright's grandson, who was featured in the original story on the truck.

Todd Scruggs

The owner of the 1982 Peterbilt 359 that was the runner-up in Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown.

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What they’re saying

“I'm truly at a loss for words over the response that my truck has gotten from your viewers. If someone would have told me when I started on that old truck the adventures I would have with it, I would have said they were crazy.”

— Shawn Wright

“Just being invited to the 2024 Peterbilt Pride & Class event and parade in Denton, Texas, was unbelievable, but I didn't expect the support following the event.”

— Shawn Wright

“I realized maybe there are guys out there that still appreciate the built, borrowed and begged-for parts it takes to build something like that.”

— Shawn Wright

What’s next

Wright said his next project is to add a roof-mount air conditioner to the truck to help keep cool during the hot Arizona summers.

The takeaway

Shawn Wright's custom 1968 Peterbilt 358A, built with a mix of parts he made, borrowed, and begged for, resonated with Overdrive's readers, showcasing the enduring appeal of classic trucks and the craftsmanship that goes into restoring them, even with limited resources.