10 more classic cabovers — all from you

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Updated Aug 11, 2017

After we shared a few of the cabovers currently running and long since retired that readers offered up to Greg Stanton’s query about the COE-heavy past here in the States, readers responded further by, for a time, filling the Overdrive Reader Rigs Gallery with more. Take a run through some of the best shots below.

Ken James’ 1980 Kenworth K100 with “an eye-popping 180-inch wheelbase,” he says, was the “first truck with my name on the registration.” The unit was powered by a 380-hp Cat and 13 speed transmission.Ken James’ 1980 Kenworth K100 with “an eye-popping 180-inch wheelbase,” he says, was the “first truck with my name on the registration.” The unit was powered by a 380-hp Cat and 13 speed transmission. Don Slate’s 1986 International Eagle double-bunk, “with only 384,500 original miles on it,” he says, just got a fresh coat of paint after it had faded over the years. “I can’t wait for spring to start showing her at ATHS’ truck shows.”Don Slate’s 1986 International Eagle double-bunk, “with only 384,500 original miles on it,” he says, just got a fresh coat of paint after it had faded over the years. “I can’t wait for spring to start showing her at ATHS’ truck shows.” Byron E. Mayfield Sr.’s 1975 Diamond Reo cabover was powered by a Caterpillar engine — the picture was taken in 1976.Byron E. Mayfield Sr.’s 1975 Diamond Reo cabover was powered by a Caterpillar engine — the picture was taken in 1976. What a shot! These two beauties are the 1978 and ’79 Freightliners of John Giarusso Jr., who says this one shows a “little R&R on Dayton Beach” — the 1978 featured a 350 Cummins, the ’79 a 400 Cummins, both with 13 speed transmissions.What a shot! These two beauties are the 1978 and ’79 Freightliners of John Giarusso Jr., who says this one shows a “little R&R on Dayton Beach” — the 1978 featured a 350 Cummins, the ’79 a 400 Cummins, both with 13 speed transmissions.

Jason Powells 1986 K100E 2

Jason Powell’s 1986 KW K100E is featured in the two preceding pictures. The second of the two shows a run loaded with “clothing from the East Coast to California and electronics back into New York and New Jersey.”Jason Powell’s 1986 KW K100E is featured in the two preceding pictures. The second of the two shows a run loaded with “clothing from the East Coast to California and electronics back into New York and New Jersey.” A reader posting only as Brad K. noted the picture of this 1977 Kenworth was taken on “my 28th birthday up in Canada, where I live. These were the real days of trucking. This was the most powerful thing I ever drove back then. It had a KT450 Cummins with a 9 speed. Top end was 65 mph, which I could do all day and night.” It was a rough ride, though, he adds. “A real backbreaker, but I sure miss it. I hauled A trains with fuel, and I never had a logbook then. Canada did not require them in 1983. The bunk was small, but it was OK, as I was only 175 pounds then. I had a 1999 379 Pete with a 3406 Cat, and it couldn’t hold a candle to that old brute of a KT450. I wish I still had it; for a toy, that is!”A reader posting only as Brad K. noted the picture of this 1977 Kenworth was taken on “my 28th birthday up in Canada, where I live. These were the real days of trucking. This was the most powerful thing I ever drove back then. It had a KT450 Cummins with a 9 speed. Top end was 65 mph, which I could do all day and night.” It was a rough ride, though, he adds. “A real backbreaker, but I sure miss it. I hauled A trains with fuel, and I never had a logbook then. Canada did not require them in 1983. The bunk was small, but it was OK, as I was only 175 pounds then. I had a 1999 379 Pete with a 3406 Cat, and it couldn’t hold a candle to that old brute of a KT450. I wish I still had it; for a toy, that is!” Craig Ryan’s first truck, a 1965 International CO4000: “When I got it it was 12 years old and looked every bit of that. I always thought it might have been an old Schneider truck, but wasn’t sure. I lived just outside Green Bay. I was leased on to Dart Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota. It had a Cummins 250 with a 5-speed, a 2-speed rear end with a tag axle. Spring suspension, no power steering, no A/C, no radial tires. It broke down on my first trip, if I recall. At the time I thought Dart treated me quite well, sorry I left for what I thought were greener pastures.”Craig Ryan’s first truck, a 1965 International CO4000: “When I got it it was 12 years old and looked every bit of that. I always thought it might have been an old Schneider truck, but wasn’t sure. I lived just outside Green Bay. I was leased on to Dart Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota. It had a Cummins 250 with a 5-speed, a 2-speed rear end with a tag axle. Spring suspension, no power steering, no A/C, no radial tires. It broke down on my first trip, if I recall. At the time I thought Dart treated me quite well, sorry I left for what I thought were greener pastures.” Scott Michaels’ dad’s old White Freightliner was “running 800-hp back when ‘my engine’s bigger than yours’ was the thing,” he says. “I learned to drive on that ol’ truck.”Scott Michaels’ dad’s old White Freightliner was “running 800-hp back when ‘my engine’s bigger than yours’ was the thing,” he says. “I learned to drive on that ol’ truck.” John Sabo’s 1990 Peterbilt 362, still rolling in this Labor Day parade.John Sabo’s 1990 Peterbilt 362, still rolling in this Labor Day parade. Finally, Bruce Roche’s 1991 K100 he still puts to good use “occasionally on the road, and also to haul [pictured] my antique tractors around to various shows and ag fairs. I purchased the truck in July 2006.” It was originally owned by National Mobile Television in Torrance, Calif., he adds.Finally, Bruce Roche’s 1991 K100 he still puts to good use “occasionally on the road, and also to haul [pictured] my antique tractors around to various shows and ag fairs. I purchased the truck in July 2006.” It was originally owned by National Mobile Television in Torrance, Calif., he adds.
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