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The Kustoms Of America was started in 1949 by Mr. George Barris. Since then, the Kustoms Badge has been proudly worn by countless custom show cars.  Every member shares the passion for the uniqueness of a truly beautiful and special design.  Officers of the organization can be seen at many car shows throughout the year welcoming car kustomizers into the membership of KOA.  Browse around our web-site and enjoy a world free of plain automobiles. Long live the Kustom Kruiser!

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Charter Clubs

 

A Charter club is a group of ten or more paid members who participate in the custom car hobby together. KOA charter clubs usually present club badging and regalia as well as themed displays wherever they go.

Clich here for the list.

 

17 May: From your buddies at KOA

Important Warning - Very Real

Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in plastic drink bottles and capping it up - leaving it on lawns, in mail boxes, in gardens, on driveways etc. Just waiting for you to pick it up intending to put it in the rubbish, but you'll never make it!!!If the bottle is picked up, and the bottle is shaken even just a little - in about 30 seconds or less it builds up enough gas which then explodes with enough force to remove some of your extremities. The liquid that comes out is boiling hot as well. Don't pick up any plastic bottles that may be lying in your yards or in the gutter, etc. Pay attention to this. A plastic bottle with a cap. A little Drano. A little water. A small piece of foil. Disturb it by moving it; and BOOM!!No fingers left and other serious effects to your face, eyes, etc.Please ensure that everyone that may not have email access is also informed of this.For verification and more information, click

 

Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in plastic on:http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/bottlebomb.asp       click on the sprite bottle and see the danger for your self....

Memorial Day is approaching. How fitting that we pause to consider those who went far from home for freedom. And what of those who payed a high price for tat freedom?  And what can be said of those who died bravely so alone, so detached from that which we love.

A fighter plane from World War II that crashed in the Sahara 70 years ago has been unearthed, and holds clues to a missing pilot.

The Telegraph reports that the intact American-made Curtiss Kittyhawk P-40, which had remained untouched since its crash landing in 1942, was discovered by a Polish oil company worker, Jakub Perka, who was exploring a remote region of the Western Desert in Egypt, about 200 miles from the nearest town.

It is believed that the airman, Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping, 24, initially survived the crash, because a parachute found at the scene looks to have been used as a makeshift shelter. But no trace of the body was found, leaving experts to believe the pilot walked away from the flight, then walked to his death in a hopeless attempt to find civilization.

   

   Eventually, the aircraft will be moved to London's Royal Air Force Museum.  

 

Click on or copy this link.

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/world-war-ii-fighter-plane-found-in-sahara-slideshow/

 

Happy Memorial Day Veterans. Thank You.

Lest we forget...

rw
17 May:  National Model Car Director's columns are submitted for three advanced months!! I encourage all of you to make some contributions as well. Should you require some polishing help on your stories, just send them with pictures to randy@kustomsofamerica.org

14 May:

Hoosier Rod & Kustom date draws near, plans unfolding.

 

Thursday Set up at the fair grounds from 12-6pm Cruise-in Sponcered by Holiday Inn & Wings & Rings DJ Dash Plaques Trophys By the sponcers.

 

Friday Folk may register from 9am-6pm. Opening at 12 Noon with the Mayor & American Legion from Portland Post #211. Good food & Swap meet all day. Dinner Cruse Line up at 6pm with Police escort to Bear Creek Farms. 

 

 SATURDAY Registration From 9am. to 5pm. You will able to register at the Holiday Inn on Thursday if you choose. The 4H Building will have special feature cars. Food venders and Swap Meet all day. We have paved Kroozing lanes and easy in and out if you choose to go to the shops in Portland. Just ask for directions. SPECIAL Police escort KROOZE through Jay County about 20 miles Your cars will not heat up we will keep you moving. JUDGING times will be posted at the show for Friday & Saturday.

 BAND will start at 6pm.

TROPHIES & AWARDS 8pm.

after the band PLEASE COME AND MAKE YOUR SELF KNOWN AT THE KOA TRAILOR AND SAY HELLO TO THE GIRLS SELLING SHIRTS ,HATS,JACKETS,& PLATES. THANKS; ASK FOR JIM AUKER OR BOB CUMMINS AND MEET THE DIRECTORS FROM OTHER STATES. There will be directors from Michigan,Ohio.Indiana,Florida.New York,Texas,Oklahoma & who knows where else.

13 May: Articles still needed from directors in order to ceate the Style-Line summer edition. Send pictures and text to the link below. Just copy the address and place it in your address bar. Everyone is eager to find out the latest news from your area.

 
Missing persons sought. Does anyone know what became of valued members Don Divito of Tuscon AZ or Jerry Allen of Washington State. Information needed. Please contact Jim at 260-417-6065. Thanks.

I spoke to an old friend today. Warmest greetings from Jack Bishop, who is continuing his gifted artistic lifestyle. Jack is still very active with three clubs, two of which, he helped found. It seems that once you rumble down the street in a kustom, you never lose the need for more 50's music and custom paint. If you move to a place that has few kustoms, then you may do as Jack did. He found kool folk and started up some more fun! Jack is well known to  the Altamont Cruisers, The Igniters Car Club, and the Mission Valley Cruisers. Jack and his associate are pioneering some new ground in animation as well. So he stays very busy indeed.


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Letter from a friend  click here

Check out the latest from our rapidly growing pile of letters from great Kustom owners.

International Scene  click here

Would you believe that this Kustom Kar art form has found its way all around the world?? Yes, it has. Check into our tidy collection of international car shows to see how its done on other continents.

Scale Models  Click Here

Since the explosion of Kustom Model cars in the very early 60's; young men and women have fashioned the passion of their creative arts in plastic & ceramics. Though the production of model kits failed to keep the pace of enthusiasts, let us show you that this art form is indeed pursued by a group of talented and creative artisans.

Fine Art  Click Here

Some of the worlds most inspiring and breath taking artisans have captured the mood, the tone and the spirit of automotive passion. Give our art gallery a study and you will agree.

Journalism  (to be added)

When web master randy agreed to do the web site; he required of the management that it be a place that showcased three art forms. After Scale Models and Fine Art were added, it became obvious to us all that there are numerous writers in our group who deserve some space as well. Got a great Hot Rod story? Send it in!