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6/20/08 (Fri.) HI everybody out there on
this planet we call mother earth. Can't ramble on much this time,
because I'm one busy kat, doin' my best to get all the ducks in line
for the up-coming Leadsled Spectacular. It's sure looking good, and
pre-entries are running above last year at this time. So, without
further a do, herrrre
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THE FACTS & JUST THE FACTS ABOUT
THE 28th Annual KKOA LEADSLED SPECTACULAR, COMING JULY 25-27, IN
SALINA, KANSAS
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Have I mention that Gene Winfield will be at the "KKOA
Leadsled Spectacular?"
 Sure enuff. So will George Barris, Darryl
Starbird, John D' Agostino, Steve Stanford, Frank Livingston, Dennis
McPhail, Elden Titus, Chuck Miller, Bill Hines, M.K.John, Murphy &
The Striper, Gary Howard, Gary Minor, "Hub" Harness, Mac McKee, Bill
Moore, and many more. Along w/all this buzz, its created lots of
questions. So, here's the top six most asked questions, and some
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1. HOW, & HOW LATE CAN I ENTER? Entries will
be taken now, and till the event (July 25-27), and even through out
the weekend of the show. So come on, you won't be turned away. *
Please note that for return confirmation by U.S. mail, entries must
be at our Missouri office: KKOA, 26 Main St., Cassville, MO. 65625
by July 21. Also, entries can be charged on Visa or MC until July
22 on this website (just go to the home page, and click on the
"events" page). After that entries will be accepted at the Mid
America Inn in Salina (9th St. & I-70), starting Thur. July 24th
through the 27th.
2. WHAT KIND OF CARS CAN ENTER? Any make, model
or year car, or truck is welcome, but beware the event is totally
lost in the '50's. Kemps like ground scrapin' 50's Leadsleds, wind
in your face hotrod roadsters, chopped "chicken"
 coupes, channelled
sedans, mild to wild street kustoms, retro rods, handbuilt kustoms,
bubble-top creations, and even New Concept Customs (NCC's), but no
stockers. they've got to be kustomized. There is NO year
break, so if the above mentioned rides flips your trigger, do
yourself a giant favor and BE THERRRRRE.
3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Up until July 20, '08, entry fee
will be $28 for a KKOA member. $38 for a non-member. We also have a
show special that allows you to enter the event, join the KKOA for
one year, and receive a subscription to the Trendsetter Magazine (a
$33 value), for $48. ($13 saving). After July 20, please add $5.00
to the just mentioned prices
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4. WHAT ABOUT LODGING? Salina is a city of approx. 55,000
pop., and has lots of lodging because of it's central America
location on Interstate 70 & I-135. Check these snooze pads!
Headquaters Motel is: Best Western Mid America Inn (785) 827-0356
(it's been full since last year, but they are taking a waiting
list). Others close by: Heart Of America (785) 827-9315, Red Coach
Inn (785) 825-2111, Holiday Inn Exp. (785) 827-9000, Motel 6 (785)
827-8397, Salina Inn (785) 827-0292, Budget King (785) 827-4477,
Best Inn (785) 825-2500, SUPER 8 (785) 823-8808, Econolodge (785)
825-8211 (one block from show park). |
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5. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PRICE OF LODGING? $69 - $89 + tax
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6. HOW MUCH IS GAS IN SALINA? As of this writing it's $3.79 a
gallon. (Helpful hint! Go to Walmart or Sam's and buy their Road
Atlas. Look inside and it has all the Walmarts & Sams in America
listed, w/their address's, and what exit to get off the interstate
at (you can generally see them). It also lists which ones has a gas
station. Next, go to the check out stand, and tell the checker you
want a Walmart or Sams charge card (no charge for the card), and put
whatever amount you think you'll need for gas, and it's a done deal.
Now you can travel across the country, get gas 24-7, when you want
to, and best of all, you save 3-cents a gallon on gas. |
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Moving on! Below is just a sampling of the scheduled good stuff
regarding the Leadsled Spectacular, Salina, Kansas, July 25-27, '08.
We've got a bunch more to tell you about, and will in the near
future, so check back here often. |
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* Happy to announce that two of Hollywood's
biggest movie star's will be mingling with entrants & spectators
in Salina, and the lady is a knock-out! The beautiful Stella Stevens
will boost reason why the event is called a "Spectacular." Just a
couple of her many credits, and a major reason we invited her, was
her leading lady role to Elvis in the movie "Girls, Girls, Girls",
and being one of the biggest pin-up queen's of the '60's (and still
is). Other credits to her movie career was co-starring w/Jerry Lewis
in the "Nutty Professor", the "Poseiden Adventure", "The Silencers"
w/Dean Martin, and many more silver screen movies, plus lots of TV
series.
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Ms. Stevens will make personal appearance's at
her booth each day of the event, and up close at the "KKOA Saturday
Tonite Show."
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Have I mentioned that Paul LeMat (John Milner)
from the movie "American Graffiti" will also be at the Salina
Spectacular w/Stella? Sure enough, and just in case a Dweep is
reading this, "Milner" is the super kool kat who drove the mello
yellow '32 Ford in the movie. |
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There you have it, the his and her of Hollywood (Paul
& Stella} in a memorable midwest appearance. Add to that over 700
projected "traditional" hotrods and kustoms in one place, and
daddy-o you've got a Spectacular weekend.
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* Daily Show & Shine & Entertainment will be
held at the beautiful, tree shaded Thomas Park, located at 9th St. &
Interstate-70. Convenience is the word! Five major motels & eating
establishments are located within 1-4 blocks from the park.
* Rocky' Pre-Spectacular Hangin' Out Bean Feed! Wed. July 23,
Wichita, Kansas (90 miles south of Salina on I-135). This is for all
KKOA Spectacular entrants. Browse Rocky' rod & kustom shop, grub up
good food, and get rived for whats a ahead. Hours: 5:pm - 10, Info.:
Rocky Burris, 5917 Bandale, Wichita. Ks., Ph: (316) 522-3125
* Frank' Headin' East Pit Stop! Tue. July 22nd, & Wed. 23,
Burlington, Colorado (260 miles west of Salina on I-70). If you
need road help, or a nightime layover recommendation, stop at Frank
Lund' retro '50s, turned kustom shop, Cadillac dealership. Located
at 50 Paradise Dr. in Burlington. Ph.: With Frank you got a friend.
Info.: (417) 847-2940
* Bright Built Street Rod & Restorations Crank Up Party! Thur.,
July 24, Salina. Ks., 6:pm - till the good food runs out. Keith
Bright & friends invites Spectacular entrants to drop by his kool
shop and hangout. (417) 847-2940
* Run-What'ya-Brung Drags, Zoomie Firefest & Return Lane
Parade will be held Fri., July 25th, 5:pm - Dusk, at the Old Salina
Airport. $500 to be paid to the "Top Drag Champ" (picked for overall
sportmanship, looks & style. Not for fastest ET, or speed). Drag
racing will be open to "only" officially registered entrants of the
Leadsled Spectacular and their hotrods or kustoms, and for any
professionally safe, drag strip only vehicle (muscle cars ,
altered's, funny cars, nostalgia slingshot dragsters). Public will
be invited to watch. Info.: (417) 847-2940
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* Spectacular Model Car Contest! Sat., July 26, 9:am - 5:pm,
at Thomas Park, 9th St. & Interstate-70 (show & shine location of
the Leadsled Spectacular). Open to any nostalgia hotrod, kustom, or
kustom rod. Hosted by the K.C. Slammers Model Car Club. $500 paid to
the top model. (417) 847-2940
* Godzilla Garage! Watch as professional kustomizers
kustomize a kemp during the show. Last year Bill Hines & Brad
Masterson chopped a Chevy fastback in three days. Can they do it
again? |
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The pictures shown above are from last years 2007 Leadsled Spectacular in Salina, Kansas. Don't miss it this year
(July 25-27) |
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Alright, I'm done for now. Last visit, I asked you to
email me (kustomkemps@mo-net.com), the name of the '50 Merc kustom
that become a signature kemp for Gene Winfield, and what became of
the car. We had tons of correct names, but no one knew what became
of the car. No one. It was crushed!!! Crushed, and what a shame. We
need a clone of it built. You can check this out in Gene's new
hardback book on sale now at better book stores.
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Okay, here's the latest triva quiz, and for a
KKOA logo t-shirt, what was the correct name of the air car that
George Barris built in the early '60's? I'll take the 20th correct
answer. Good luck, and don't forget tell us your shirt size. Be back
soon, and see'ya in Salina. |
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REAL KUSTOM & HOTROD SHOWS DESIGNED JUST FOR
YOU! |
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Try one, or try'em all! Every chopped & dropped leadsled ever built, or any mild to wild customized kemp &
traditional style hotrod that's ever cruised Main St. America, is
welcome to our world. Additional Info.: (417) 847-2940, Fax:
417-847-3647, e-mail:
kustomkemps@mo-net.com |
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2008 Official Kustom Kemps Of America
Events |
25th anniversary Sled scene East , Gettysburg, PA., June 13-15, 2008
Held at the Oakside Community Park in Biglerville, PA (six miles
north of Gettysburg Square on Hwy. 34). The east coasts most in kool
kustom kemps & ol' skool hotrods. |
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28h annual LEADSLED SPECTACULAR, Salina, KS. July 25-27, 2008
An unbelievable event that will leave you breathless. That's why it
called a "Spectacular." Be Therrrrrr...Ooops, forgot to mention the
run-what-ya-brung drags on Friday, 5-9pm? All hotrods, kustoms,
altered's, muscle & slingshots welcome. You've got to experience the
excitment.
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11th Annual BLAST WITH THE PAST, Denison, Texas. Oct. 24-26, '08
(always the last full weekend in October) Loy Lake Park, Hwy. 75 @
exit 67. It's the last round up of the year for hotrods, kustoms and
leadsleds. Spur-kickin' kool.
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To enter any of the KKOA events on line go to the "events page" of
our website:
www.kustomkempsofamerica.com, Visa-Mastercard is gladly
accepted. Our mailing address is: KKOA, 26 Main St., Cassville, MO
65625
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Entry forms can be sent to you by calling: (417) 847-2940, or fax:
(417) 847-3647. Our e-mail address is:
kustomkemps@mo-net.com |
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The KKOA is maintained and supported by the many faithful members
who enjoy the world of kustomizing. |
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TO BECOME A
MEMBER OF THE KKOA GO TO THE "MEMBERSHIP PAGE" OF THIS WEBSITE
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USE THE ONLY "KUSTOM" CAR LOT IN AMERICA!
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Don't forget, if you're a current KKOA member, you can advertise
your kustoms for sale, on-line, for free. All we need is your ad
e-mailed to us at,
kustomkemps@mo-net.com, 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 git'er
on as soon as we git it. |
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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. 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 |
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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"
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It's winter time, and time to work on your kustom in the garage
during the weekend days, and weekend nights, it's time to go to a
show. Not a silver screen show,...no,...no,...no, we're talking a
car show. They're all over the place, from coast to coast, and
border to border. If you're a car nut, you know this to be true. So
do yourself a treat and make the scene.
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