New Event / Wichita 2009

Years ago, I went to my first Starbird show in Tulsa. I was only 14 years old
at the time but I was exposed to some cars that would change my life. It was
a life changing experience. Looking back, I never would have thought I would
have the opportunity to meet some of these guys and I’ve been blessed to build
relationships with most of them.

For years, I’ve wanted to do a show in Wichita to show the legendary builders that
what they started years ago is still alive today. When Dennis McPhail heard the news,
he wanted involved. So McPhail, Voodoo Jim and I, cruised all over Wichita one day
trying to find the ideal location for the show. We looked at a lot of kool places but we
needed a location that would set the stage for the Kustoms and Hot Rods that the show
will attract. I believe I have found the location.

The show will be held at the Aviation Museum in Wichita. It is a kool art-deco style
structure that will appeal to the kustoms and Hot Rod builder and to anyone interested
in historical preservation. We will be parking among the planes that are on display so it
will be a kool photo op. For more background information, check out the web site.
www.kansasaviationmuseum.org

The show will be September 11 & 12, 2009. We are going to do a show that will spot
light the legendary Kustom and Hot Rod builders that originated out of the Wichita area.
The list of builders is mind boggling. (Titus Brothers, Cushenberry, Stuckey, Carl Green
and many more....) The cat that started it all was Darryl Starbird. He started something
that was amazing. If it wasn’t for Darryl I would not have (and many others) been into
Kustoms and Hot Rods. I wonder if Starbird ever thought about how many lives he has
changed?

I wanted to let the HAMBers know on what was going on next year.
Here is some of the highlights.

The show will be a pre-65 show.

Dennis McPhail will be throwing some ink on a kool event poster and T shirt art.

We will have a cruise on Friday that will take you by some legendary shops in the past
and some that are continuing the tradition. Have you seen the garage that started it
all? I have and it is like standing on holly ground. Our tour will take you buy the location.

The Show will be held Saturday at the Aviation Museum and Sunday will be a travel day.

I’m in the process of finishing the web site and we will be mailing out flyers very soon. If
you’re not on the SKK mailing list, please send me your address and I’ll throw something in
the mail.

Stay tune for more details……..

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

Ooooo, ooooooo, ooooooooo...and September is a good time...COUNT me and Dan in...and maybe a few more ColoRODo guys...that'd be the weekend AFTER the "Paint & Primer "cruise in ColoRODo Springs...

Does it have a name yet...???

Am I on your mailing list...

R-

 

WOW, sounds like a GREAT show. Hats off to you for taking on such an event. Don't forget to list it in the HAMB schedule of events.

 

McPhail suck, but, I'll try to make it.

 

Since we are going to be at the Aviation Muesum we are going to call it the "STARLINER"

I know Dan is on the list....ha,ha,ha,.... Hopefully next couple of weeks you'll be getting something in the mail.

Thanks for the reminder.....

Kan't wait to see your Merc on the move.......

 

Dan didn't get here til noon today...we're in the garage adding more flames to his Caddy... he smiled and said his '54 should have enuff miles on the new engine/tranny by then...maybe even have the A/C unit working too for a trip to Wichita...

AND I should have my Caddy streetable by then...think...???

R-

 

Sounds like a great idea. Can I get on the mailing list? Closing in on the A coupe.

 

Looking forward to it Mick.
Later,
Dick

 

looks like a "can't miss" event

will be looking foward to more info
kevin

 

Great idea, I'll be there. Joe

 

Cool!



Marcy

 

sounds like a good time keep me posted!

 

This sounds like a really good time and a perfect venue. Gary

 

Mick
Me & Suzy will be there

"Doc" Parsons

 

Great news! I'm glad to hear your moving in on my old stomping grounds. You'll get a lot of support in Wichita. It's been one of the greatest cruzin places next to So Cal that I've ever seen and I've been around the block a time or two. See you in B'ville in a few days.
Carl

 

You know me and dad and my buddy Tony will be there. Hope to bring my buddy Tim also his 64 G/P it is looking good.Hell maybe we can even get Tims truck going by then. This thing is a must see and it came from Wichita See you at the stray kat. Hopefully in my new ride a 55 Dodge Coronet. Who no's maybe dads 34 and Tony stude will be on the rode by then to.
later
Jeff

 

Hell yeah!! Dennis does all of my and TwistedOkie's ink! I promise you we will be there. And hope to see you in Dewey in May with my hunk of crap if its ready, had a blast last year.

 

That's great! I love the Kansas Aviation Museum!
I drop by whenever and put a dollar or five into their "tip box" once in awhile.
Can't wait for it!

 

Wow Mick, that sounds great! Great idea and a fantastic spot for a show. I will try to come up, with something, whatever is running.

 

Count me in Mick, Just up the road for me. Is this a one day affair or weekend, or do you know yet?

I'm there either way.

Let me know if you need help with anything.

 

cant wait!!!!

 

Thanks guys for the replys.

If you need to be added to the Stray Kat Kustoms mailing list just pm your addresses
to me and I'll add them to the list. If you have been to one of our events in the past
you should be on the list.

The show is a Friday and Saturday show. Friday we will cruise by some legendary
historical shops and we will go by some shops that are continuing the tradition today.

The Show will be held Saturday at the Aviation Museum and Sunday will be a travel day.

I'll have hotel info and other info about the show soon.

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

sounds far away i will try to make it

 

Sounds like fun. Will put it on my calendar this year. Thanks for organizing something new for us.

 

looking forward to the starliner. keep me in the loop. thanks

 

Below you will find the Hotel information. The Hotels are near
the Aviation Museum and only a five minute drive. When Jack
(Yblock292) drives it is only three minutes.


**HOST HOTEL**
Holiday Inn Express
WICHITA-SOUTH (I-35 & 47TH ST)

http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/ictex?&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-ex-_-ictex&dp=true
(316) 529-4848
4848 S. LAURA STREET
WICHITA, KS 67216

Days Inn & Suites Wichita
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=10313
(316) 524-4400
4875 South Laura Street
Wichita, KS, 67216 US

Comfort Inn South
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-wichita-kansas-KS401?promo=gglocal
(316) 522-1800
4849 S. Laura ,
Wichita, KS, US, 67216

If you have any questions, just let me know.

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

WHICH is the "headquarters" motel...???

R-

 

Whoops, at least I had the right date. LOL!!

Host hotel will be the Holiday Inn Express.......

Holiday Inn Express
WICHITA-SOUTH (I-35 & 47TH ST)

(316) 529-4848
4848 S. LAURA STREET
WICHITA, KS 67216

 

The movement has started............

 

Just received confirmation, Friday after our garage tour, we are going to
have a cook out at Yblock292's shop on friday night. Jack has the perfect
place to end the tour. Thanks Jack for your help!

Happy Trails,

Mick