Who's attending the KKOA Leadsled Spectacular in Salina, Kansas (July 27, 28 & 29)

[RattyChick99]

So.. i'm pretty darn excited about this car show this year! There are soooo many cool car celebs there (just to name a few i've met: VooDoo Larry, Gene Winfield, Linda Vaughn and a few others.. i'm sure!) Just wondernig WHO ALL is goin to attend--hope to meet some fellow H.A.M.B'ers out there as well!
If you can make it out that way, please do! This car show is ALOT OF FUN!!!
Hope to see you guys and gals there!!!

[Tim]

Yup, we'll be there. God willing so will the 46 haha

[lippy]

I hope it's a little cooler this year. The drags were nice but the next day was a scorcher! Great deal though. Lots of great cars. Lippy

[patrick66]

Made it last year, but this year, other things are happening that I am pretty much stuck with. Looking forward to '13.

[sololobo]

It may be easier to ask who isn't going, this is the coolest, hotter than hell show in the Midwest. Come one, come all, free pie at Poverty Flats tent!! ~sololobo~

[Johnny C.]

I'll be there for sure. I will be shooting hot rods, kustoms, and models. If anyone wants some shots of their car or if you are a model message me. Hope to have my 34 Pickup there this year.

[straykatkustoms]

To me there are two "have to attend" events in the MidWest. The Lone Star Round up
and Kustom Kemps of America's Spectacular in Salina. We will all be there this year the
plan is too drive up early Thursday morning. I can't wait to get up there....

[Spidercoupe]

Be there with bells on. Will leave very early in the morning as not to get broiled on the way.

[tjmercury]

I've gotta go! or else the So. Omaha Turds will hunt me down

[383deuce]

I will be there for sure. One of the best shows anywhere. Left & right coast boys don't have anything like this one.

[wizzard23]

Hav'nt missed one in Salina yet, was also at the first one in Wichita. It's like a big family reunion, only better!

[5fiver]

Salina and the Stay Kat 500 are my two favorite shows. Will be looking for the cookies for sale at the Poverty Flats tent. Showed up too late in Dewey.

[Buford]

I really want to be there if it isn't going to be a cooker like last year. I can't tolerate the high heat due to a medical condition. It's a super show at a great location, but I wish they'd change the date...that area in late July can be an oven. It has been 100 degrees plus this week. We'll see. Buford

[Old Tin and New Tin]

Will be there again this year with at least two other friends bringing their cars. Love the hand drop drags on Friday night. Doesn't matter if you win, lose or draw, just smoke em and get back in line again. Both George Barris and Gene Winfield have been down the track in my 40 the last couple of years and they have fun and really enjoy the crowds that show up for the drags and car show. Great location in the new park with cruising and lots of spectators. Doesn't get any more fun than this. Be there................

[big duece]

I will be there. I love that old strip, my father took me there in the 70's to watch sunday afternoon racing. I hope all the PRO cars that come can keep them under control, with no safety tech or inspection if someone gets hurt, they will close that thing down in a hearbeat. It is all for fun ya know, if you want bragging rights, take it to a real drag strip.

[JK]

Yup

[Engine Pro 5X]

I've been known to show up there >>>>.

[oldfart36]

Originally Posted by tjmercury

I've gotta go! or else the So. Omaha Turds will hunt me down

Somebody needs to!!!

29, Westward Hoooooooo!

[sololobo]

T.J./Timmer, be there or we will be at your ranch leaving you alone with the darling children and the lovely Kelli will be going down the road with us!! You have been warned! for the S.O.T.'s~sololobo~

[oldfart36]

Originally Posted by sololobo

T.J./Timmer, be there or we will be at your ranch leaving you alone with the darling children and the lovely Kelli will be going down the road with us!! You have been warned! for the S.O.T.'s~sololobo~

Get em "sololobo"

Ranch???? last time I saw a place like that it was on one of those "My Redneck" such and such TV shows

Your turn Tim.

[Model A John]

I'll be driving up Saturday with the '31 coupe.

[Harvey29]

I'll be there don't know if my falcon will be KKOA kool or not though

[tjmercury]

Originally Posted by sololobo

T.J./Timmer, be there or we will be at your ranch leaving you alone with the darling children and the lovely Kelli will be going down the road with us!! You have been warned! for the S.O.T.'s~sololobo~

Originally Posted by oldfart36

Get em "sololobo"

Ranch???? last time I saw a place like that it was on one of those "My Redneck" such and such TV shows

Your turn Tim.

Wow! I've never felt so "loved"! As for the kidnapping of my family by the Turds, I bet they would like that!
As for the "Ranch", Thats why we call it the "Redneck Ranch", "The place where big kids go to have fun!!!!!"

[Hotdoggin DaddyO]

Hey Hey TJ
The Nelson family will be there you and yours can hang with us.

[tjmercury]

Originally Posted by Hotdoggin DaddyO

Hey Hey TJ
The Nelson family will be there you and yours can hang with us.

Thanks Eric! at least somebody will let me hang out!

[Butch M]

can't wait be there fri and sat

[mongo51]

Im sure ill be there its my home town.lol just kidding im already entered and have vac.

[straykat55fordtruck]

ill be there with my 55 f-100 for the first time

[sixpack_2_go]

I just went to the kkoa show in eureka springs, ar and loved it. I will be at salina for sure. It was hell finding a hotel room on short notice but I got one! I will be trailer my turdbucket 54 up there since its a long way from being drivable. If any fellow hambers see me up there feel free to come up and say hey

[Kan Kustom]

My mind is already there. I cant wait till my body catches up !

[bryceaugustine]

i should be there. the question is if i can get the willys there or not.

[TexasSpeed]

I just might make it this year. I should be in town by Friday evening at the latest should I be able to go.. Looking towards to meeting some new HAMBers!

[RattyChick99]

OMG i know!!!! it's always hot as hell there! yes, last year was freaking hot! we had cold beer on tap along w/ water...oh wait? who cares about water right? haha! JK!
yeah i endured the heat. my bro's gf and his buddy's gf couldnt handle it... i'm used to it though.. i mean, i hate the heat, but i love the awesome rides--so if it means sweating a lil, i'm all in!

[RattyChick99]

Free pie at the lobo's huh?? Haha! Cherry pie! Jk!!!

[Old F.A.R.T.]

Will be there even tho it is a LONG drive...About 3 miles...I live in Salina...And the HEAT is on...105 today...YEEHAW!!

[gonmad]

We should be coming up Friday sometime. I think that there may be a pack coming with us too! But that's really too far away for some to commit!! LOL!

[ARTSWRK]

I'll be there!

[Crazy Legs]

I wouldn't miss it!

[GrouchySS]

Will be there fri and sat cant wait.

[Tim]

Hotel rooms confirmed for Salina and couch confirmed for Lincoln along the way! Still putting in long hours to get the 46 on the road for at least 2 weeks of driving to work and back before the long haul.

Really looking forward to going this year and with a car this time, actually dreamt about it last night haha

[ToddJ]

I'll be getting there on Thursday. Setting up a booth this year. Hope I don't melt!!! No matter what, it's going to be a blast!!!!

[NoSurf]

I'll be there.

[das858]

I'll be there Friday morning, can't wait.

[Fat47]

My buddy Ken and I will be there. Leaving Indy on Tue, hook up with Ken in St. Louis on Wed. Bringing his primered, red scaloped 49 Chevy this year instead of my 47 aerosedan. Staying at the Quality Inn off 135 on the west side of Salina. You can't miss the two old drunks in their parking lot in the evening.

[Fat47]

Oh, wait, the parking lot will be full of old drunks, so you will have to guess which ones we are.

[tejas34]

Myself, along with several other "Rusty Nuts" from Butler County, KS will be there. I may drive my '34 Ford Coupe. My "51 Merc Conv" however, "will not.!". Regretfully, I have not received my front-end parts from one of our Alliance vendors. Hopefully, 2013 will be the year for my Merc and maybe even my wife's '47 Chopped Ford coupe (which is also in the works).

tejas34 - "Never quit building and driving!"

[RDP]

Planning on comming that way with my Dad. It will be our first time there. My truck won't be done yet though.

[Crazy Legs]

Does anyone know who won the "Chop" this year from Bill H/Brad M.?????? I know of a few people that put their names in the hat including myself but I haven't heard a word who won it........

[LOW LID DUDE]

For you guys and gals that are first timers get ready to see the coolest Kustoms on the plannet. Don't miss the Thursday evening parade of Kustoms and hot rods .What a blast,I was surprised to see how many towns people showed up last year.Go to the rod shops open house and the drags. Ask at registration. YEA it will be hot,always is just drink lots of water and take it all in. We have been to 5 Salina Leadsled shows and am sorry to say can't make it this year ,so you guys have a blast for me. My car at last year KKOA is on you tube interview with Dennis Gage - you tube ( Rick Coast on My classic car).

[hvychvy]

Can't wait!

[54delray]

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the fresh builds that are going to be there. dolsen37's green Merc is sahweeeet! I even enjoy looking at some of the same stuff that I've seen before, cuz I never tire of looking at traditional kustoms. Love 'em mild to wild. I'll be bringing a trunkload of used shiny stuff to put in a 10 x 10 swap spot. Stop and say hi.

[harley rider]

we'll be goin with our 39 ,cant wait.

[49toad]

The Toad will be there.

Be there or be square

[Flatblack49]

Going down Thurs, does anyone know if they are going to let people park on the east side of Oakdale park this year? I hope they open it up again, lots of shade over there. I heard the first year folks ran over underground sprinkler heads so they roped it off last year.

[Leevon]

Originally Posted by straykat55fordtruck

ill be there with my 55 f-100 for the first time

Wheeler, is it you?

Leevon

[gonmad]

You gonna go Lee.

[Fly'n Kolors]

My friends from Denver got bumped from their rooms at the 'Host Hotel' by the new owner! Anyone knowing of rooms in Salina post it up and help out. Thanks

[Goodlife]

If you live around the mid-west and don't stop by this show sometime you have really missed a good time. Four of us loaded up in one of the guys 55 Chevy and went cruising on Friday night and I swear to God it was just like high school, (fifty years after the fact). Several of us knew each other from those days and talked about what we had done back in the day. The sad part is that a lot of the guys we ran with then have met their maker already. Makes you appreciate still being around and playing with the hot rods.

[NoSurf]

Originally Posted by Fly'n Kolorz

My friends from Denver got bumped from their rooms at the 'Host Hotel' by the new owner! Anyone knowing of rooms in Salina post it up and help out. Thanks

If nothing is available in Salina they might try and see if any rooms are open in Abilene Kansas. Its only about 20 miles to the East.

[Rodshop]

Will get in late on Thursday- I think this is the 6th year in a row for me. "Too much fun, that's news to me, there must be a whole lotta things that I ain't done, cause I ain't never had too much fun."

I even have a couple of grandsons coming up from Oklahoma to join me on Saturday. Gotta get them interested early.
Rodshop

[Dads-53]

Leaving KC Thursday AM. Want to make sure it warms up before we get there.

[carkiller]

Sold my Cady-lac at GG Desmoines so doin sat-sun No car No partz pimpin Cal

[NotNuRodz]

I had to quit my summer job just so I could make it to this show.

[guiseart]

See you all there! I will have a lovely photographer on my arm looking to shoot some killer shots, let us know if you would like a few!

(more like, I will be her camera-bag-carrying monkey... but that's fine too)

[Crazy Legs]

OMG i just checked the weather for this week..... its going to be toasty

We will be there Friday morning sometime

[48cad]

I'll be there with two Caddy's. My old 48' convert and my customers Killer 49' sedanette. Wouldn't miss it. Come say hey.

[Tim]

Close but no cigar looks like we'll be there in the late model. Hopefully someone will have room for two passengers to cruise along

[straykatkustoms]

Thanks Dan for the pictures. http://www.pbase.com/dlgphoto/sk500_2012
This is our group. (Sorry not pictured, Two tall Okie & Ben Mitchell)









Happy Trails, Mick

[GrouchySS]

Hey Tim does that mean you didnt get your car done. Frank

[Tim]

Yeah I was goin to call you after 5. I ran into some drag link/tie rod issues but we are still going and would still like to pull up the rear of your group

[32STUPRES]

Originally Posted by NoSurf

If nothing is available in Salina they might try and see if any rooms are open in Abilene Kansas. Its only about 20 miles to the East.

Just talked to Motel 6 in Salina..indicated they still had rooms available..aint no Hilton, but what the heck...785-827-8397...might try...you never know..

[UNCLECHET]

If everything works the way it's supposed to I'll be heading up Friday morning. Hoping to make some passes Friday night just for fun.

[gasserlouie]

Ill be there, close to Povertyflats tent for sure! Cant wait! One more day of work... leaving Wednesday to spend time at the closely guarded POVERTYFLATS ranch.

[bb1970]

We'll be out Friday morn.

[Roothawg]

I'm gonna try......

[Fly'n Kolors]

Try Hell! "Have Brush Will Travel". I'm there.

[travisfromkansas]

I'll be there, taking off tomorrow at noon even though it's only 20 min away! Looking forward to seeing everyone. I'll be shooting for a mag, my site & also shooting video for an upcoming project on my site. Let me know via PM if you want custom photos of your car while you're in Salina!

[Dan Greenberg]

I can't wait! I will be there for sure. Arrive Thursday afternoon and staying for the whole thing. Also I am bringing a few extra coats, sweat shirts and sweaters in case anyone gets chilly.

Pics from last year to get ya even more psyched:
http://www.pbase.com/dlgphoto/kkoalss2011

[ToddJ]

Looking forward to it! leaving eastern Iowa tomorrow at noon. Be in Gypsum around 9'ish. Looking forward to hangin' out with ya Travis. Can't wait to see everyone! Dan, stop by my booth, man!

[48cad]

Just pulled in to Salina, we try to leave a day or so early in case of trouble on the 1200+ mile trip. Saw Jerry and the fellows setting up already in the park. Oh yeah its hot!

[JulieG]

We'll be there Thursday morning...can't wait for all of the festivities that will be happenin'!
So do the HAMBERS get together to meet each other?

[THEKID49]

We fly out tomorrow afternoon. My first time going, I would rather be taking my car than the airplane but I can't get that much time off.

[straykatkustoms]

I'm not there yet but mentally I have been there all week.. See ya guys tomorrow.

[yblock292]

Originally Posted by straykatkustoms

To me there are two "have to attend" events in the MidWest. The Lone Star Round up
and Kustom Kemps of America's Spectacular in Salina. We will all be there this year the
plan is too drive up early Thursday morning. I can't wait to get up there....

Actually Mic, there are 4, StrayKat 500, Starliner, Salina and the roundup,sorry to have to correct you in public!

[dexleo2]

Will be there friday afternoon..... Hopefully in a 51 Merc

[OldTC]

I'm ready to leave now.....we're going up Friday morning!

[JasonCarGuy]

I'll be taking my chopped '31 Model A pickup with flathead. Look for the Flying A Service painted on the doors. See ya there...

[russthetinman]

Heading out with the wife and kids in the 51 coupe deville friday morning.How far is the drag strip from the show?

[Willy_P]

My son and I are coming in early Saturday morning, and have to return same night to work next day. 57 is jacked up, literally, so I will be in the daily driver. Got the engine started about 2 weeks ago using a dixie cup for a fuel tank and a short hose to the fuel pump. After a quick scare from a carb backfire and being near the battery, I ordered a new stainless steel fuel system from gas tank to fuel pump, and a new pair of underwear.
Willy P

[Model A John]

Originally Posted by russthetinman

Heading out with the wife and kids in the 51 coupe deville friday morning.How far is the drag strip from the show?

Just a few (5?) miles. You'll get a map when you register at the host motel.

[tjmercury]

Car is packed, leaving right after work! Counting down the hours.

[1950-mercury]

I'll be heading down shortly!!! See ya there!!!

[UNCLECHET]

Loaded up and ready to head to Salina in the morning. Yee haww!

[T&A Flathead]

Just got in.

[straykatkustoms]

Can't believe the number of cars already here, lot of kool already running around town.
Don't forget the HAMB MEET GREET at 12:00 on Saturday. We will be meeting in the Merc Gathering area. Look for the shade.

Happy trails, Mick

[travisfromkansas]

Had a great time hanging out with so many of my rod/kustom family today and tomorrow it only gets better!
My photos from yesterday and today are uploading now, be patient it will take an hour to get up loaded.

Teaser from chilling at the park.


Click that photo to go to the gallery, I'll post a real thread of my images starting Sunday evening.

[gonmad]

Originally Posted by yblock292

Actually Mic, there are 4, StrayKat 500, Starliner, Salina and the roundup,sorry to have to correct you in public!

AMEN!!! CAN I GET A TESTIMONY OVER HERE?!?!!? LOL!

See y'all tomorrow sometime!

[travisfromkansas]

I'm heading back out in a few minutes, waiting to see if the new t-shirts showed up so I have some to sell today! Looking forward to seeing even more of my extended family today! Here's a link to the photos from yesterday again for the morning crowd.

[Jon Dahl]

I'll see you there tomorrow Travis!

[ryno]

Was on our way up this am, till the water pump bearing exploded and pushed the fan into the raditor. Sitting middle of no where Kansas now waiting for my trailer to show.

Have fun boys.

[gasserlouie]

Good day, ready for drags in a little bit! Lots of good people and lots of HAMBERS here! Thanks to my good friend Povertyflats for a couple nites of hospitable lodgeing and grub.

[sunbeam]

Made it to KKOA today got some good info on running a rear radiator electric water pump on the street ( current project ) had a blast except for the heat.

[big duece]

DRAGS!!!! Another great day in kansas at the drags. Outstanding cars as usual, really enjoyed the double engine dragster.

[travisfromkansas]

My Friday shots are now up too! Including lots of drag shots, the videos will come later but I did get a bunch of good footage and shots of the drags, heading back to the show now!

Friday coverage starts with this shot (click the photo to go to the gallery)


And drags coverage starts with this one (click the photo to see the gallery)


There's already over 650 images up and more will be added tonight and tomorrow!

[Model A John]

Had a fun time at the KKOA show yesterday. Hung out with Gasser Louie, GrouchySS and his lovely wife Cindy, Poverty Flats, Tsquared, and a few others. I saw an almost endless amount of cool, old-time looking cars. Went to the Friday night drags, made one pass with my '31 Ford, and headed for home. All in all, a great day.

[big duece]

Travis, those are some awsome pics in your albums. Keep up the great coverage...

[travisfromkansas]

Thanks! It's a ton of work but it's worth it when people dig the shots and when others decide that they HAVE to make the show the next year

[57J2]

Travis, Thanks for the pictures. Another year that I can't make it, but it's great to see what's going on !

[Model A John]

Lots of cool pictures there, Travis.

[big duece]

How often can you say that you seen a gennie 32 ford coupe, with a 427 holman moody side oiler power plant? Not too often you find a deuce with the powerplant valued more than the car itself.F--kin awsome! Hands down my favorite car of the show.

[1OFNONE]

WOW !!!
Great Photos !
You have a great eye.
I almost feel as if I was able to come down.

[ProtoTypeDesignFlauz]

I was there. It was the best ever. Got to see alot of famous Hambers!

[Harvey29]

Had a blast pics are coming

[Harvey29]

[Harvey29]

[Model A John]

Nice pictures, Harvey. I like the Falcon gasser.

[Larry W]

The show was great! thanks for the pix. Best part of the drags was the "moon shot",you know who you are.
Need to move the date to spring or fall, too damn HOT.

[travisfromkansas]

I've uploaded the Saturday pics now too, they start with this one of GasserLouie's ride. Click it to go to the gallery and see them all.


I'm heading to the park to shoot some more now. Sunday is always a small day at the show but there are usually some choice rides around. I'm really wishing I would have fixed the A/C though....

[smittythejunkman]

I was headed back to the show sunday and the fuel pressure reg stuck, the front carb caught fire and burnt my air filter out.
At that point I was thinking the magnesium valve covers on the cammer motor might be a bad idea !!
I got the fire put out backed the regulator off a couple turns , changed the plugs and drove it home 150 plus miles
the 427 runs great but the holley blue pump/regular has to go,this is the second time its let me down
hated to miss the sunday show but it sure nice to be home!

[travisfromkansas]

Originally Posted by smittythejunkman

I was headed back to the show sunday and the fuel pressure reg stuck, the front carb caught fire and burnt my air filter out.
At that point I was thinking the magnesium valve covers on the cammer motor might be a bad idea !!
I got the fire put out backed the regulator off a couple turns , changed the plugs and drove it home 150 plus miles
the 427 runs great but the holley blue pump/regular has to go,this is the second time its let me down
hated to miss the sunday show but it sure nice to be home!

Glad you got home okay, I saw you leaving Saturday and was bummed I didn't get to catch up with ya. Thanks for bringing that bad boy down to Salina for everyone to see!

[big duece]

Dude, if it makes you feel better, your car was the highlight of the show for me.

[yblock292]

Originally Posted by gonmad

AMEN!!! CAN I GET A TESTIMONY OVER HERE?!?!!? LOL!

See y'all tomorrow sometime!

Jimmy it was great seeing you and chic saturday night even though you guys were hidin from me saturday afternoon, but by god i found you guys that night!

[Road Kill PU]

Travis, absolutely great shots. Not as good as being there, but it will have to do for now. THANKS!!!!!
Later,
Dick

[tjmercury]

Awesome pics Travis!!! Thanks for coming over and hanging out with the Turds and us Okies. Looks like you got a lot of good pics from the tailgate of Larry's pickup! It's a lot easier when the cars come to you huh???

[067chevy]

Hey great pics. I was there and took 361 pictures. The drags were awsome!!!

[MoparFinman]

Well it was another great show! I wish more customs showed up. It seems that every year less customs show up. dont get me wrong, There where some very nice customs there. Its a shame that we all have to get old. I know that some of the older customes dont show up any more because the guys that own them are getting where they can't get out as much.
KKOA is a Kustom Klub.

[dexleo2]

Thanks for the great pictures, Travis. It was a great time as always. Love the drags was a lot of fun!!!!! Thanks again.....

[ARTSWRK]

Had a great time this year as always! Just to damned HOT! Great pictures Travis!

[travisfromkansas]

Thanks everyone for the compliments, hopefully some of the slackers that didn't come this year can see a bit of what they missed and will try for next year!

Originally Posted by tjmercury

Awesome pics Travis!!! Thanks for coming over and hanging out with the Turds and us Okies. Looks like you got a lot of good pics from the tailgate of Larry's pickup! It's a lot easier when the cars come to you huh???

Shhhhhhh ancient chinese secret, let the cars come to you!

[54delray]

Originally Posted by Larry W

The show was great! thanks for the pix. Best part of the drags was the "moon shot",you know who you are.

Ahem, you ain't talkin' about what crawled up on the concrete barricade, are you? That was very distracting, made it hard to watch the racing action. Not that I'm complaining. I can't post a pic, but it is forever etched in my mind.

[ToddJ]

Even though it felt like a giant pizza oven outside, I had a fantastic time! Thanks to everyone that stopped by my booth over the weekend. It was great too see lots of friends and make new ones! Huge thanks to Travis for putting me up for the weekend! Looking forward to next year! Awesome pics, Travis!
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[gonmad]

AWESOME event!! Can't tell you how good it is.... other than being in the freakin middle of Kansas at the end of July!! I don't know who's idea that was, but I guess it has worked for 30+ years!! LOL! 1,500 cars or so?!? WoW!!

[NoSurf]

Originally Posted by gonmad

AWESOME event!! Can't tell you how good it is.... other than being in the freakin middle of Kansas at the end of July!! I don't know who's idea that was, but I guess it has worked for 30+ years!! LOL! 1,500 cars or so?!? WoW!!

What was the final car count? The '64 was #2012 and we registered Friday morning around 10am.

[travisfromkansas]

During the awards Jerry said 1700-1800, but I don't know if he had a hard count or if he did if he'd actually announce it. :-)

[straykatkustoms]

Thank you Jerry and Devona Titus and their crew for all of their hard work. This years
Spectacular was one of the best. For the guys that have not been to a KKOA event
you are missing out on what out hobby is all about. The show is a social event and I
have meet so many kool people that end up becoming part of my family and that is
priceless. It was hot, But the park is full of shade so your able to walk around and stay
out of it.

The quality of Kustoms and Hot Rods were some of the best I've seen. Be sure to check
out www.royboyproductions.com for the event coverage. For the guys that didn't go you
missed a kool show.

Happy Trails, Mick