Event Coverage KKOA Lead Sled random photos

How about some local cars from the Bright Built shop here in Salina. Keith Bright is the owner and is a Good Guys rep.

 

more car photos

 

Some more.

 

Something for everyone

 

Elden Titus, Moriarty's car again, and some more random shots.

 

I loved this simple Model A with attitude from KC. I think it is the guy who puts on the Greaserama but not sure. He ran it in the drags with it's stock 4 banger. I gave him an "E" for effort.

 

My buddy Cal who is carkiller on the Hamb lived up to his name as he killed the tranny in his car as he unloaded it from his car trailer. Really has a strong running engine. Too bad he didn't get to run in the drags.

 

more cars

 

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More of a street rod here but my buddy Jon from Salina built this steel bodied convertible himself in his garage. The heavily modified hood has been sectioned, nosed and peaked. He painted the car at home himself, stitched his own leather interior from surplus aircraft LearJet hides, and even sewed his own convertible top. He is a top talent and I was happy to take these photos of his 39 Ford.

 

Here is my buddy Eldon from Salina who suffers badly from Parkinson's disease. He has trouble walking and uses crutches or canes. But boy can he drive. He and his Camaro went thru the paces at the drags time after time. I had fun yelling at him to "give 'em hell!" He said he felt like a kid again. You go Eldon!

 

A note about the Edsel Ranchero. Most of us have seen one sometime or another. Most just have the front sheet metal bolted on. This has the tail lights and the dash also. There was alot of work in changing dashes. The pic I posted of the McCulloch supercharger was a factory option on a Kaiser Frazier. First time I saw one of those.

 

There were 796 cars

 

Yeah, and this one was yours you old fart. Nice 62 Impala.

 

Bill Hines Choppin' a top, and George Barris sitting on his arse! Classic!

 

Paul, it was great to see you again - Thanks for all the photos!

Malcolm

 

You too Malcolm, see you in Joplin.

 

The Edsel Ranchero belongs to Floyd Dutton in OKC. He is the president of the Heartland Chapter of Christian Rods and Customs. He is currently building a chopped Edsel stationwagon to go with the Ranchero. He is an old time bodyman and does all of his own work.

 

Paul, glad I finally got to meet you and your wife. Had a great time at dinner. Thanks for putting up the pic's, I'm gonna try to get a few up a little later. See you at the next stop ( HAMB drags ) Gary

 

Yeah Gary I enjoyed your company. I like that station wagon you drive too. Way cool.

 

Thanks for all the pics! That show was GREAT! I had a blast and there some great cars. This is a must attend for next year.....

 

That looks like a great place to have a show.

 

I could hardly believe the number of great historical, new builds, and the variety of killer rides and people at this event. Omaha had a strong showing, and it was great seeing all the other Nebraska support. And all the ICONS and new legends to be. Having El Jeffe, John Joyo, and all the Austin gang was really cool, the Austin Speed shop 55, El Jeffes Merc., Jimmie Vaughns 54, blew me away. Our fave H.A.M.B. babes Denise and Megan sparkled up the gig as always. The Fri. nite drags were also super, it was like the best street racing, that was legal!! So hats of to the K.K.O.A. crew and the City of Salina, it was all a tremendous time!! Salute!!-A great showing of H.A.M.B. troops as well--Sololobo

 

Had a great time ,along with my son. The drags are the best time ever.See ya next year! Rob

 

Poverty,

Any info on this little guy?

 

Mac, that thing was cuter than Hell. One of my buddies thinks they were a kit sold my Montgomery Ward or somebody. I just assumed it was British or homebuilt. He claims Easy Jack's Salvage Yard in Junction City Kansas has 2 of them. Never did find the owner of this car to ask him. Maybe someone else will chime in here with more info.

 

Hey Paul good ta get to visit with you again, Thanks to the omaha gang for inviting to me run down to Salina and and back with them. They were in chardge of escorting the queens of the hamb. (Denice and Megan) Two of my favorite women.

 

The 60's show car in bare metal looks mighty interesting...anyone know more about this thing?

New build, or re-build of an old one?

 

Paul, it was SO great to finally meet you! I had a great time at the show, will be back next year for sure! Thanks for posting your photos.