Photo gallery: Cabovers on display at Mid-America

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Updated Aug 4, 2017
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Among the dozens of entries in the PKY Truck Beauty Championship this week, there’s no shortage of cabovers, representing brands including Peterbilt, Kenworth and Ford.

Here are some of them, dating back as far as 1990:

Harold Demaree said he tried to retire a few years ago, got restlessand bought this 1991 Ford CLT 9000 two and a half years ago. The truck has a 2000 Series 60 Detroit and a 6-speed Allison transmission.Harold Demaree said he tried to retire a few years ago, got restlessand bought this 1991 Ford CLT 9000 two and a half years ago. The truck has a 2000 Series 60 Detroit and a 6-speed Allison transmission. This Pete cabover and Mac grain trailer are owned by Bill Warner Jr. of Circleville, W. Va.This Pete cabover and Mac grain trailer are owned by Bill Warner Jr. of Circleville, W. Va. A purple base with bold striping help this Pete stand out.A purple base with bold striping help this Pete stand out. This Kenworth bears “Old Iron Special” on the back of the cab.This Kenworth bears “Old Iron Special” on the back of the cab. Jimmy Davis of olskoolstainlessconcepts.com did the interior/exterior customization on this 2003 Pete 362. It’s being shown by Reinsfelder Inc.Jimmy Davis of olskoolstainlessconcepts.com did the interior/exterior customization on this 2003 Pete 362. It’s being shown by Reinsfelder Inc.