Wandering around on Friday at the 2026 ATHS National Convention

Video Overview & Insights

This video captures a walkthrough of the 2026 ATHS (Antique Truck Historical Society) National Convention held in Springfield, Missouri, on a Friday morning. Chris, explores the extensive fairgrounds, showcasing a variety of vintage and rare trucks that are not typically seen at standard truck shows.

Event Overview: The convention brings together chapters from across the country to display vintage rigs, including numerous cabovers (0:47-1:49).

The "Night Shift" Project: A major highlight is the restoration project led by Dan Brinkman and his students from the Four Rivers Career Center. They have been meticulously rebuilding a 1978 W900A Kenworth using salvaged parts, teaching valuable mechanical and life skills to high schoolers (41:40-54:40).

Community Stories: The video features conversations with enthusiasts like Eric Eden, who shares the history of his 1981 W900A and a retired Lyndon transport trailer that once hauled freight along the Alaska Highway (36:08-39:00).

Discussions regarding upcoming events like the Midwest Truckfest (1:08:47) and the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show (1:41:20).

A look at unique vehicles, including a cabover ambulance (1:17:16) and various engine demonstrations.