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Posted: 1-5-12 Say Salina! Say Kool Snooze Pads! If you're planning on attending the 32nd KKOA Leadsled Spectacular & Run-What'ya-Brung-Drags July 26-27-28-29, in Salina Kansas Shown below is a listing of Lodging Facilities. When booking, and for good rates, be sure to say you're booking for the KKOA Car Show! ____________________________________________ *The Area Code (785) is for ALL lodgings __________________________________ Dual Event Headquarter Motels! Rodeway Inn (Formally-Mid America Inn): 827-0356.....Ramada Inn: 823-1739 ______________________________________________ $$$ Lodging AmericInn: 826-1711 * Candlewood Suites: 823-6939 * Comfort Suites: 404-6944 Country Inn & Suites: 827-1271 * Courtyard by Marriott: 309-1300 Fairfield Inn of Salina: 823-6900 * Hampton Inn: 823-9800 Holiday Inn Express: 404-3300 * LaQuinta: 827-9000 * Sleep Inn & Suites: 404-6777 __________________________________________________________ $$ Lodging  Days Inn - 827-9315 * America's Best Inn: 825-2500 Knights Inn: (Formally - Heart of America Inn): 827-9315 Econolodge: 825-8211 * Quality Inn & Suites: 825-2111 * Super 8: 404-2771 Super 8 I-70: 823-8808 * Baymont Inn: 493-9800 * Days Inn: 823-9791 ___________________________________________________________ $ Lodging Airliner Motel: 827-5586 * Ambassy Motel: 825-7265 America's Best Value: 827-5511 * Best Inn: 452-9666 * Budget King: 827-4477 Howard Johnson: 404-1870 * Log Cabin Motel: 825-4652 * Motel 6: 827-8397 Starlite Motel: 825-5439 * Travelers Lodge: 827-9351 * Village Inn: 827-4040 ___________________________________________________________ $$$ Bed & Breakfast Inn C & W Ranch B & B: 668-2352 ________________________________________________ Campgrounds KOA Campground of Salina: 827-3182 * Lakeside RV & Rec. Park: 667-5795 Sundowner West Camper & RV Park: 823-8335 * Webster Conf. Center: 827-6565 ___________________________________________________________ They'll Be Glad To Leave The Light On For you! ________________________________________________ KKOA Mail Call! Talk To Us Via Email: kkemps09.centurytel.net Or U.S. (Snail) Mail: 26 Main St., Cassville, MO 65625 And, you just might see your message featured full screen on our website (like below), or in our KKOA Trendsetter Magazine. STOKED ON A GORILLA!     I was quite stoked about goin' to the 800 Pound Gorilla Stomp in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It's been a long time since we've had a KKOA event in our neck of the woods (Sagatuck, MI.). So I was bummed out to get my entry check back with a letter saying it wasn't gonna happen (this year 2011).     Jer (KKOA Prez), said the reason was that not enough pre-entries had been received to be sure we (fellow hotrodders), were going to support this gig.     I don't get it, there used to be a good turnout when we had KKOA events here in Holland, Michigan. I've lived here all my life so I know there are still enough rodders & kustom kats in the great lakes area to pull it off.     So how 'bout it guys? Maybe 2012? John Philippus Saugatuck, Michigan No sweat John. Bu, Bu, the Gorilla is going to be unlocked this coming August 17-18-19, because we got way-laided with emails and letters like yours who were likewise stoked about KKOA coming back up north.  Saugatuck, Michigan!!! What a kool resort town. You're one lucky kat to call it home. We did our best to land a KKOA event within your city limits, but there's just no place to hold it. City leaders frowned on blocking the village streets. Win some, lose some. See'ya in August. - ed.   BOOK BY APRIL 1, 2012, AND SAVE $31.99 EVERY SPECTACULAR NIGHT! KKOA recently received a email (shown below) from Marideth Highsmith, a good KKOA member/friend, and sales manager for the Ramada Inn in Salina, Kansas. A mighty fine lodging facility to stay at during the KKOA Leadsled Spectacular, set for July 26-27-28-29, 2012. If you'll remember, last year (2011) at the Spectacular, Marideth stepped up to the plate and offered hotrodders the best deal in Salina!!! How'z about $58.00 a night + a lil' bed tax. Yes, fifty-eight smackeroo's for a great place to lay your head down and grab some relaxing snooze's after a big day at the park.Well, guess what? Wait!!! I'll let Marideth tell you in her own email words, then you can take it from there. <mhighsmith@ramadasalina.com> To <kkemps09@centurytel.net> Date Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:04:27 -0700 Hi KKOA, I am putting together the room block for next year (2012), and I want to offer the $58.00 rate again. I would like to block 150 rooms for your Spectacular group, and here is what I would like to do: Our rooms are normally selling online for $89.99 for that weekend. So I would like to make the block rate $58.00 if they are reserved BEFORE April 1, 2012. If they are reserved after April 1, then the rate goes to $68.99 (which is still $21 cheaper than the online rate). But, I am hoping to get fellow hotrodders to book in ADVANCE instead of waiting until the last minute. How does that sound? And, please let me know if this will work! Marideth Highsmith Sales Manager Ramada Conference Center 1616 W. Crawford Salina, KS 67401 785-823-5606 There you go guys and gals. I would jump on it in a heartbeat if you're planning on being at the 32nd happenning of America's oldest and koolest traditional kustom & hotrod event. And, a major saaaalute to Marideth and the Ramada Inn staff for proving once again that Salina, Kansas is backing up the title as "America's Hotrodding Playground." - ed. HEADIN' HIS '40 TOWARD SALINA! Hi KKOA, Here's my dues and I want to thank you for a great time in Salina last July. Hope to make it there this year in our '40 Conv. George Beluscsak Sedona, Arizona Thanks George for your membership support, and glad you dug the show. You'll dig it more in that '40. See'ya in Salina at the Leadsled Spectacular, July 26-29, '12. - ed. YOU'RE NEVER TO OLD! Dear KKOA, I'm sorry to say that at 67 years old, I can't get down and dirty working on cars anymore. Actually I can get down, I just can't get up again. My love of cars, especially kustoms hasn't changed. What I drive and can maintain is a bit different, A 1990, 75,000 mile Buick Reatta,convertible, 1994 mild kustom Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon, and a quick and fun to drive 2008 Chevy HHR S/S. Even if I wind up driving a stone stocker, I will always be a member of a great and TRENDSETTING automotive organization. My best to all of you. Keep on kruzin. John Karr So. Carolina John, you're one of many who can't get up, and one of the reason's why KKOA has it's New Concept Custom Division (NCC)! 1969 and newer mild or wild kustomized rides. Your '94 Roadmaster wagon is 100% right-on, and would be welcome at any KKOA event . Plus, we here at the clubhouse are bettin' your Reatta and HHR aren't bone stock. If they are, jump on'em with some mild kustom touchs. They're great kustom bait (send us picture's). Just know that you never have to give up on kustoms. The KKOA never will. - ed. MICE HAS HEARD ABOUT A SPECTACULAR CHOP JOB? Hello! I've been to several Leadsled Spectacular's and noticed that you chop a top on a car during the show. I also heard that it is done by a famous customizer, And, I also heard that it's done free of charge. Is this true, and how do you pick the car that gets chopped? "Mice" Donnelly (email message) Mice It has become a tradition every year at the KKOA Leadsled Spectacular in Salina, Kansas, at the "Godzilla Garage", located in ground-zero of the show grounds, where world famous California kustomizer Bill Hines, and rising kustom star Brad Masterson cuts the top on a car. And, they set their sites to have it done in three days. No easy task. For the KKOA to select a car or truck to chop, they offer anybody who has a pre-1969 vehicle to vie for the super gift. All you need to do is send us a photo of the vehicle you want chopped, and info. how we can get hold of you. Mail the info. to: KKOA, 26 Main, Cassville, MO 65625, or, you can email the photo w/info. to: kkemps09@centurytel.net (when emailing a photo please send it in a jpeg format).  All vehicle's entered by June 1st will then be sent to Bill and Brad for them to make the decision on which vehicle they want to chop. KKOA will notify the winner by July 1st, along with instructions regarding the pre-chop details (removal of glass, interior, etc.), plus proof of insurance on the vehicle will be required at showtime. Naturally, any chop Bill & Brad does becomes a instant classic kustom, and extremely valuable. So, here's your chance to grab the brass-ring. The Godzilla Garage is the most popular feature of the Leadsled Spectacular and your car or truck could be the star of it. If you need more details? Give us a call: 417-847-2940. We're here to help! - ed. More Feedback Coming Next Week. Send us your thoughts on anything regarding kustoms, Hotrods or Events   Posted: 12-20-2011 .....KKOA DUCKS "inside" FOR THE WINTER!!! Check Us Out!   February 3-4, 2012, Sunflower Swap Meet, Kansas Coliseum, Wichita, Kansas February 17-18-19, 2012, Darryl Starbird' Rod & Custom Show, Tulsa Fairgrounds, Tulsa, Oklahoma     Hotrodder's are invited to stop by the Kustom Kemps Of America (KKOA) show booth's inside the shows mentioned above and visit with the gang of guys and gals from the KKOA Clubhouse. We would enjoy jawin' with you about ol' tyme hotrodding, the up-coming summer events, plus we'll have some kool kustom goodies to make you and your kemp kool! Like KKOA T-shirts, caps, bumper plaque's, lake plug caps, custom books (good prices too), and $15.00 VCR's of the 2010, and '11, 30th and 31st annual Leadsled Spectacular & Run-What'ya-Brung-Drag-Races (while supply lasts). Plus, we'll have KKOA membership forms to join up with us, and event entry forms available to all the up-coming KKOA events.     The Sunflower Swap Meet is one of the oldest and best in the country, and big. That's why they need a coliseum to hold it. Don't miss it.     The Starbird show is one of the biggest inside shows in America. Over 1,000 show & go machines. And talk about a major cash award prize! $20,000 goes to the top ride of the show. So you know the heavy hitters in our world of hotrodding come and go for the gold. Definitely one of America' finest inside car shows.                          SEE'YA AT THE SHOWS!      Posted: 12-20-'11 HOW TO BEAT THE CABIN FEVER!   America' Most "Spectacular" Hotrodding Event NOW ON DVD!     KKOA kool kat, John Wells sez it's time to tune-up your VCR and slap in his latest, and hottest DVD of the year! A full 115 minute feature showing of the   ...31st Kustom Kemps Of America...        Leadsled Spectacular              last July 28-31, '11, in Salina, Kansas.          What a Spectacular it was! Over 1,600 out-of-site entrant's from all parts of Mother U.S.A. and Canada. Plus, so many heavy hitters from our world of hotrodders, like Starbird, Barris, Huff, Winfield, Hines, D'Agostino and many more were on hand to celebrate the four-day weekend. A long weekend that actually started on Monday with sleds layin' around area motels, and hotrods burning up the streets. By Thursday, and the official start of the show, Salina was so jammed-out it made your eyes burn, and neck hurt from gawkin' like a crazed chicken.     Hotrods and kustoms were everywhere putting meaning to the title Salina has earned!!! "America's Hotrodding Playground." The welcome mat is out BIGTIME.     With all there is to do at the KKOA Spectacular, it's no wonder that so many people from around the world are making this one of the must attend event's of the year.       Check these highlights! Pre-parties city-wide, the Thursday evening parade of hotrods and kustoms, the daily park tour/show and shine, a pin striper's panel jam and auction, the friday afternoon run-what'ya-brung-drags, featuring over 400 rods, kustoms, muscle, dragsters, and a outrageous smokin' aki funny car. The KKOA Tonite Show and rockabilly concert. Godzilla Garages! Watch a "shoebox" Ford chopped by Brad Masterson, and legendary kustomizer Bill Hines, and a '56 Mercury sectioned by the "Backyard Boys." Gawk at the knock-out pin-up contest, featuring over 15 lovely ladies. Be entertained by 2-stages of park bands,  Spectacular model car contest, vendors, the vintage bicycle Spoketacular and swap meet, and the super Spectacular Awards presentation w/over $5,000 in cash awards. If you were at the event you could say the event lived up to its name and your nose wouldn't grow.   In 115 minute's it's impossible to catch all 96 hours (four days) of the action, but brother John did one heck of a good job. Plus he even tossed in some feature rides of the show, w/one-on-one with the owner's.     What a great way to beat the winter blahs on those cold snowy evening's, or you could ring in the New Year and be the hero of your next car club meeting with a ring-a-ding feature presentation.     So what's a high quality DVD like this cost? Hang on!!! Try $15.00, plus $3.00 for U.S. shipping, $6.00 foreign. How To Order! Send check to: KKOA, 26 Main St., Cassville, Missouri, 65625, or call KKOA (417) 847-2940 to charge on Visa or Mastercard.   IT'S THE MOST ENTERTAINING $15.00 INVESTMENT YOU CAN LATCH ON TO!  Posted - Monday 12-13-11 ...THE....VIBRASONIC ROADSTER ....NEARING COMPLETION!.... (SET TO DEBUT IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA Feburary 17-18-19)     The late Elden Titus dream creation, endorsed by George Barris, is nearing completion. Designed, formed and skinned by Elden, but eventually became impossible to complete due to his health reason's, is finally nearing reality thanks to his dedicated family and many loyal friend's.     Elden' close side-kick, Gary Meyers has been the project organizer/builder, along with El's longtime buddy Bob Knox, since El' passing in '08,      Diehard hotrodder's around the world have been keeping track of the project progress thats been featured between the covers of Car Culture DeLuxe magazine, and the KKOA' Trendsetter magazine. A venture that's been sometimes difficult, yet mostly rewarding due to the guidelines Elden left before his passing.     For those who may be just learning of the project, the all steel body is a Elden one-off, hand-built, designed creation by him and his good friend, George Barris, featuring a hand-built frame by Jack Marinelli, fitted for a early 1960's "nailhead" Buick motor that was rebuilt by another close friend Mike Buchanan, hooked to a Jaguar third member, rolling up-front on a Fatman Fabrication front suspension. The Roadster will be painted in mid-January by ledgendary master kustomizer/painter, Gene Winfield.    D-Day for the project is February 17, 2012, so it can make its official center isle debut at Darryl Starbird's 48th annual 1,000 + car show in Tulsa, Oklahoma (check Darryl Starbird' website). .....Don't miss being the first to see it finished..... To see the 800 pound gorilla- click here www.kkoanorthevent.yolasite.com Posted: Oct. 15th, 2011 Enter on line by going to the "Events" page of this website. Secure Visa - Mastercard charging accepted.

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USE THE ONLY ON-LINE "KUSTOM" CAR LOT IN AMERICA!...AND IT'S FREE!!!   If you're a current KKOA member you can advertise your kustoms for sale on-line, for free. All we need is your ad/photo e-mailed to us at, kkemps09@centurytel.net, and we'll place it on-line in less then 48 hours (most of the time within 24 hours). Also, if you want a picture with your ad, simply scan it in jpeg format and send it w/your ad. Or, if you want to U.S. Mail us a ad w/photo we'll get it on as soon as we get it. Non-KKOA members can also place a ad w/a picture for only $10 per ad, w/a photo. All ads will run for a minimum of 30 days, or longer w/space available. For even quicker service, Visa, or Mastercard is accepted on either of our security-safe membership page, or events page of this website. Once on, in the bottom "comment" box, simply type in "Ad for 4-Sale Page." Mailing by postal service send to: KKOA 26 Main St., Cassville, MO. 65625. Additional info. can be obtained by calling KKOA at: (417) 847-2940 Extra bonus! All ads received will also be placed in the next immediate issue of the Trendsetter magazine that's mailed to every KKOA member.

To see what's currently for sale, go to the "4-Sale" page of this website. KKOA north site” http://kkoanorthevent.yolasite.com/ Click on web address above to see the “800 POUND GORILLA”