JOIN US FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL LEADSLED SPECTACULAR IN SALINA, KANSAS !

          Coming Up July 24th to July 26th In the Heartland Of America: SALINA !

LOTS OF SPECIAL GUESTS, LOTS OF ACTION & FUN, AND , LOTS & LOTS OF FABULOUS KUSTOMS !

PLUS,  The "RUN WHAT YA BRUNG " DRAGS,  AND The THIRD ANNUAL ELDEN TITUS NATIONWIDE MODEL KEMP SPECTACULAR !

AND, Don't Forget To Check-Out The Official KKOA WebSite: http://www.kustomkempsofamerica.com/

  MORE INFO TO COME, BUT AS YOU CAN SEE, MY BAG'S ALREADY PACKED TO HIT THE ROAD !   I'LL SEE YOU THERE !  JK

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                   It's Our Second Anniversary !

                   And The News Is Definitely Out ! 

The latest Numbers are in, and the results are truly amazing: Over 37,500 Visitors From  77 Different Countries & Territories WorldWide, With Over 3,083,000 Hits... SINCE WE WENT ON-LINE ! 

I Sincerely Thank You All !!      JK                              

  SPECIAL  NOTICE:  Before you continue scrolling down the page, I want to publicly thank those in the Rod & Custom Publication Industry that have been so generous and supportive of both the "Hall Of Fame Legends" Series WebSite, and,  my efforts to put it together and produce it.

So, as to give fair "thanks" to all involved, I'll put them in Alphabetical Order.  The list includes:  Tim Bernsau (Rod & Custom); Brian Brennan (Street Rodder); Christopher Campbell (Hot Rod); Eddie "T-Bird" Donato (CKD/OSR); Luke Karosi (Kustoms Illustrated); Rob Kinnan (Hot Rod); Alan Mayes (CKD/OSR); Jim Rizzo (Street Rodder); Jerry & DeVona Titus (KKOA Trendsetter).   My sincere thanks to each and everyone of you !  And, it goes without saying, a constant thanks to Darryl & Donna Starbird for their help, support, and, friendship.   (Links to ALL of the above mags can be found on the "Visit Some Of Our Friends" Page.)

 I think we all know that our Industry/Hobby brings us together, not just as friends, but more like an extended "family".  And, although this Site went through a "start-up" stage  in July,2007  it wasn't officially launched until September 10th of that year. The response WorldWide since that time has been not only heartwarming...it's FANTASTIC !  

 However,  it could not have been  done without the help of all the above named individuals, as well as each and every Legend/Hall Of Famer that is listed, been Interviewed, and given so generously of their time, as they understood my concept for the Series, and, the need for documenting their personal histories. PLUS, my thanks for the "word of mouth" that each of you visiting here has helped pass on to others so that they can log onto the Site.

FROM THE PERIOD OF JULY, 2007 THROUGH THIS CURRENT POST, THE SITE HAS HAD OVER 37,500 VISITORS, AND, 3,083,000 HITS...which for a specialized niche Site like this is just excellent.  What astounds me even more is the list of  77 Countries  & Territories that some of these Visitors have logged on from.  Here's a partial list:  Ireland, Canada, Norway, Egypt, Australia, Sweden, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong, Croatia, The Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Hungary, India, Switzerland, Poland, Mauritus, Belgium, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Japan, Romania, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Bahrain, Puerto Rico, China, Nambia, Turkey, Taiwan, Slovak Republic, Guam, The Ukraine, Portugal,  Bosnia-Herzegovina, Lithuania, Jamaica, Estonia, Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia, Paraguay, South Korea, Israel, Senagal, Russia, Malaysia, Slovenia, El Salvador, Qatar, New Zeland, Belarus, The Phillipines,  Jordan, Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Chile, Brunei Darussaiam, Singapore, Argentina, Bulgaria,  The Cayman Islands, Indonesia, Macedonia, Iceland, Austria, Panama, Malta,  Liechtenstein,  Botswana, AND, of course...the U.S.A. !  

 In retrospect, that's one of the reasons I named my company The WorldWide Broadcasting Company...the reach of the www is just tremendous.   And, to be able to share the stories of these Pioneers of the Industry with those all across the Universe is a feat that would have been unheard of only 10-12 years ago.

I constantly strive to upgrade the entire Site.  The "visuals" are tweaked and added-to as necessary, as well as the audio, to showcase each of these Legends with the respect and importance that they deserve.   And, again, many thanks for all of your eMails !   I read each one, and thank you for taking the time to send them.

Be watching for more Legends News, Interviews, and, Special Pages to be added soon...for both your listening & viewing enjoyment.   With the constant help and support of each of you,  the World of Rods & Customs will power through this new Millenium and into the next !  More importantly, the "Legends Of The Hall Of Fame" will continue to be heard all over the World...and their histories and voices will continue to inspire a new generation.

  With sincere thanks...JK

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  WHILE YOU'RE HERE: be sure to visit THE LEGENDS VIDEO GALLERY There are now OVER 160 Great Pix !  Cool Cars, Classic Ads that you will probably never see anywhere else, and even some Special Pix  from my Personal Archives that I dug out to share with you !  THE LEGENDS VIDEO GALLERY is a virtual "Time Machine" that you can enjoy  over and over again as I'm always adding new images !   JK

  NOW It's Easier Than Ever To eMail us !  Just click here to eMail us and let us know where you're from, what you drive, and how you like hearing these great Legends and their personal stories.

 IT'S SIMPLE:  Log-On ANYTIME You Want !  We're On-Line 24/7/365 !!   

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                    THE MANUEL ARTECHE TRIBUTE PAGE:  THE INVICTA STORY

MANUEL ARTECHE was one of the  Rod & Custom Industries most respected upholsterers.  His work and cars were featured in Rod & Custom, Custom Rodder, and many other magazines throughout his career. 

Sadly, Manuel passed away in October of 1999.  One year later I purchased his personal '61 Invicta Custom...which you see as our logo in the upper left hand corner of the HOF Legends Pages. (The Invicta is now on display at Darryl Starbird's National Rod & Custom  Car Hall Of Fame Museum. ) 

Manuel's story is one of courage coupled with his expert craftsmanship. You'll hear from two of the Industries leading figures commenting on Manuel & his work:  John D'Agostino, and, Jerry Weesner...plus, my own personal  comments on this wonderful builder, upholsterer, and, family man: Manuel Arteche.  JK

 (Manuel was Inducted posthumously into the National Rod & Custom Car Hall Of Fame In 2004)

 HOT TOPIX:  These Are The Hottest "Legends" Stories On-Line Right Now !  Just "Click"  On 'Em To Listen :   

   THE DICK DEAN TRIBUTE PAGE:  This is the First Anniversary of the death of DICK DEAN. Shortly after he passed away in 2008, Industry Legends GEORGE BARRIS, JOHN D'AGOSTINO, and, DARRYL STARBIRD, shared  their thoughts and insight with me on the importance of this long-time HOF Member.  PLUS,  you'll hear some of my own personal memories of  Dick, on his sense of humour, his talent, creativity and craftsmanship.  (NOTE: If you haven't checked-out this Tribute Page yet, please do.  I've added some new pix to the page that I hope you'll enjoy.  Dick was one of THE best.  Period.   JK )

   STEVE STANFORD is one of the R&C Industry's most respected Artists & Designers and I wanted to find out just how he created his unique style,  just who his Personal Heroes in the Art World were, and what his feelings were on being Inducted into the National Rod & Custom Hall Of Fame. AND that's exactly what you'll find out in this Exclusive Interview done on the eve of his Induction.  If you're a young artist wanting some insight on "how it's done", OR, just want to hear how this true Super Pro does what he does, this is one Interview you REALLY need to hear !    JK

   HOF Legend KEN "POSIES" FENICAL,  has produced some of the most unique statements the R & C Industry has ever seen.  BUT, he also builds some Ultra-Cool Customs for himself.  In this Interview we cover a couple of his finest customs, PLUS, a HOF-Fix on a leaky radiator hose in Darryl Starbird's garage, and how he - and two friends - sawed a '47 Chevy in half so it  could become the "Fleetliner" !   ENJOY !!   JK

    One of the toughest clubs to gain access to is THE BEATNIKS !  Member-Builder JEFF MYERS gives us a brief History of the Beatniks, how the club was formed, a list of some of its well-known Members (Gary "Chopit" Fioto, Rick Dore, Jack Rudy, Dennis McPhial...among others), AND closes the Interview with some great advice for any up-and-coming Builders listening-in.  JK

  Trucks are cool !  Custom Rod/Daily Driver Trucks are even cooler !!  JOHN KOUW (Crusin' Customs), his sons & crew, finished-up this Super  '57 Chevy Pickup just a week before we did our Interview.  When I asked him about putting "Drivers" together for customers, John told me how this one was accomplished;  we also talked about the future of the Industry.  John is one of the nicest builders, and best craftsmen that you'll find anywhere, so listen to his take on where we've been , AND,  the fact that maybe the Future is already here !!

  JIMMIE VAUGHAN is not only a World Class, Four-Time Grammy Winning guitarist,  he also owns some of the coolest cars around !  On the eve of his friend/builder, Gary Howard, being inducted into Darryl Starbird's  National Rod & Custom Hall Of Fame, Jimmie and I went one-on-one for his input on Gary, as well as how his Mom helped him get that SUPER HotRod '61 Caddy that Gary put together.   This is one story you can't miss:  Mother knows best !   JK

      A Cover Car & A Feature Car from its earliest days, Paul Savelesky's '55 Bel Air Custom is restored and living again...this time in the garage of Hall Of Famer MARK MORIARITY.    Saving the car for future generations to see, Mark's "Dream Car" survives the test of time, and this is the story of how he got it !  

       At the 1979 GNRS the AMBR Award Winner was THE DEUCARI.  The Deucari was built by the Legendary DICK "MAGOO" MEGUGORAC  for Brian Burnett.  With a Ferrari V-12 under the hood,  it was a build that set in motion a whole new way of looking at Street Rods and  their "motor-vation".  Dick's an old friend and he told me the whole story at Darryl Starbird's on a Sunday Morning after breakfast.  This is the first of many stories Dick will be sharing with us right here on the HOF Legends Series.  He's a GREAT story teller !!

    DEAN "DINO" ARNOLD was Inducted into Darryl Starbird's National Rod & Custom Hall Of Fame as Builder Of The Year at the 14th Annual Induction Ceremonies on May 16th.  Dino has created the ultimate street-legal Space Ship in the "ThunderFlite".  The story of this car is one of tragedy, triumph, faith, and , professionalism.  It's an Interview that you'll probably have to hear more than once, and you'll thank me for telling you about it.  Dino is a winner across-the-board with this one.  JK

  The Legendary "BLACKIE" GEJEIAN is the creator of one of the most talked-about Urban Legends in Rod & Custom History !  It concerns the Grand National Roadster Show in 1958, the "Ala Kart", and a mirror Blackie tore out of the Women's Bathroom at the show !  This is the OFFICIAL version as told by the man who did it !!  (If you've never heard the story before, this will blow you away ! )  JK

   RICK NELSON WAS ONE OF THE EARLIEST SUPERSTARS OF ROCK & ROLL. 

He was one of the earliest "Rockabilly Cats"  before anyone coined the term, and I was privileged to Interview him in October of 1981...4 years before he was killed in a tragic plane explosion.  Rick was also a "car guy" just like the rest of us,  so I felt it was only fitting that I dedicate a Tribute Page to him. 

Just click-on here to access this Special Rick NelsonTribute Page ...and you can also hear PART 1 of my Interview with Rick , where he explains how he started recording to begin with, when you go to the Tribute Page and click-on the link to Part 1 located there.

Rick was also one of the first "Teen Idols", had multiple million-selling records, and was a gentleman who gained my overwhelming respect before, during, and, after this Interview.   RICK NELSON was truly a class act, and reading the story,  along with listening to the Interview are "musts" for all logging onto the HOF Legends Site and valuing an insight into the History Of Rock & Roll from someone who was there from the beginning.   Enjoy !   JK

  One of the most unusual cars to hit the Show Circuit a number of years back was "THE CADSTER" !  Nor-Cal Legend JOHN D'AGOSTINO had a vision of a Cadillac Concept Car built from a '59 Coupe DeVille.   With over 150 body mods, The Cadster was one of the coolest machines ever built !  The story of how it got that way is pretty cool too !!

   Trucks are cool !  Custom Rod/Daily Driver Trucks are even cooler !!  JOHN KOUW (Crusin' Customs), his sons & crew, finished-up this Super  '57 Chevy Pickup just a week before we did our Interview.  When I asked him about putting "Drivers" together for customers, John told me how this one was accomplished;  we also talked about the future of the Industry.  John is one of the nicest builders, and best craftsmen that you'll find anywhere, so listen to his take on where we've been , AND,  the fact that maybe the Future is already here !!

    In the last few years he's achieved International Fame, but at the beginning of his career, Artist/Owner/Tattoo Guru DENNIS McPHAIL,  worked  with Ed "Big Daddy" Roth !  In this Exclusive Interview,  Dennis told me how it went  working with one of the most beloved, yet eccentric, stars of the Rod & Custom Industry. As we say: "It was TRULY a learning experience"...and this is one Interview  that you'll pick-up on some inside info on this true Legend !

     From my archives, I have unearthed the very last portion of what turned out to be my last Interview with the Legendary ELDEN TITUS.  In this previously unheard section,  Elden talks about a Project that he wanted to do: He wanted to build a Rocket Car !  A true '50's flashback that would definetly set the Rod & Kustom World on its ear !   JK

    What do DARRYL STARBIRD'S "Predicta" and this Mercedes SCL600 have in common ?  In this Exclusive Interview Darryl explains not only that, BUT what Don "Big Daddy" Garlits told him after Darryl ran The Predicta at 120mph at the 1960 NHRA Nationals !   Click-On and listen right now to hear this very cool story !

    In 2008 STEVE FRISBIE really scored big: Being Inducted into the National Rod & Custom Hall Of Fame, and winning the NSRA Best New Street Rod Product Of The Year for his '34 3-Window Coupe !!  But, as with most of us, Steve's love of Rods & Customs began a long, long time ago, and that's one of the important things we talked about in this Interview.  PLUS, we discuss his shop quality, building drivers, AND an early career that has a special tie-in with the Legendary Darryl Starbird.  It's a connection that neither one of them knew existed until this Interview, so click-on and find out all about it right now !!   JK

  Did you ever wonder how those cool mags you read get to you to begin with ?  Well, ALAN MAYES , Managing Editor of two of the HOTTEST mags on the stands (Car Kulture DeLuxe/Ol' Skool Rodz) sat down with me to explain how they get from point A to Point B...and every Point in between !  This is on story

  The Legendary Hall Of Famer, GENE WINFIELD ,  talks to about his Origins: From painting his first car in his brothers' garage at the age of 15, to his first shop ( a  re-worked chicken house ! ) in the back of  his Mother's yard, to International Fame.  This is one FANTASTIC personal story that you'll want to hear more than once !!

   If you attended the Detroit Autorama at anytime during the last 13 years you probably saw the Special Sections, lithe Cavalcade Of Customs, that were put together by Ridler Award Winner, CHUCK MILLER.   In this special Interview, I wanted to find out how Chuck accomplished these super-cool areas of the show...and he didn't disappoint me !  If you were there, or if you couldn't make and want to learn how it's done, you HAVE to hear this story !   (Photo Courtesy of Street Rodder Magazine)  JK

     The Rod & Custom Industry continues to expand year-by-year, and on a WorldWide Basis.  In this exclusive Round Table Interview, the Legendary GEORGE BARRIS,  and Hall Of Famer JOHN D'AGOSTINO, tell how the truly American-Art Form of the Rod & Custom, er, "Kustom", affects owners & builders all over the World ! AND, zero-in on their 2009 trip to one of the Countries that perpetuate this special, unique Art Form: SWEDEN !

  Since 1964 KEN "POSIES" FENICAL has put together some of the Rod & Custom Industries most enduring statements. And in this candid Interview, Ken talks about Teamwork, Technology For Today's Streetrodders, and, the men who were the Early Influences in his long & successful career. This is one you can't miss !

   Legendary for the super-clean cars & restorations his shop creates, LOU CALASIBETTA, fills  us in on the high points of putting together his Award Winning '51 Merc !

     From his Legendary-base in Detroit, "Styline Customs", CHUCK MILLER has produced some of the finest, most-unusual, Award Winning  Show Cars and Concept Cars on the Planet !  From the Sonic Cuda, the Hurst Olds, and, the Rambler Scrambler,  to the MoPar Rapid Transit System, Chuck has done it all.  In this rare one-on-one Interview, he talks about some of his all-time favorites !

      One of the best of the new "Young Guns" slinging lead & choppin' tops is BRAD MASTERSON. Brad ended up with a FREE Buick Riviera, called Alan Mayes at CKD/OSR, AND, hey, he's now chopin' on the new CKD Project Car !  We found out about it first, and Brad tells us how it all came together.   

      One of the funniest guys in the Rod & Custom Industry is the one-and-only NORM GRABOWSKI !  This time, Norm talks about how he got into cars to begin with, and gives us the scoop on the early beginnings of, what would become, the Legendary "Kookie Car"! (Good Question: Where did the '52 Cadillac engine in Norm's T-Bucket come from ?  Listen closely and you'll find out !)

    One of the busiest Artists/Designers in the field of Rods & Customs has to be STEVE STANFORD !  His concepts & designs have been put on the streets time-and-time again, SO this "Steve Stanford Double-Play" Interview covers the SuperCool '63 Impala that began as Stanford-Sketch, AND, a Larry Watson/Steve Stanford/Sam Foose Award Winning '57 Cad Seville !

    One of the Rod & Custom Industries most enduring Legends, SPENCE MURRAY , tells his personal story that began with working on Customs & building them, to his becoming the Founding Editor of Rod & Custom Magazine 56 years ago !  THIS EXCLUSIVE, RARE, INTERVIEW IS ONE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS...IT MAY BE THE MOST INFORMATIVE FIVE MINUTES YOU 'LL HAVE TODAY !

       One of the most famous '41 Buick Customs to EVER hit the streets was built by Hall Of Famer LEE PRATT !  In this one-on-one Interview, Lee explains why he built it, and how this "Junkyard Buick" with hydralics became a Street Rodder Legend.  PS: It's all in the "timing" !   JK

 One of the Rod & Custom Industries Premier Designers, Artists & Pinstripers, M.K. JOHN, has been a Super Pro for over 45 years.  It all started with his humble Midwest upbringing in Rolla, Missouri.  From that springboard, M.K. has become Internationally-known and discusses his roots - and success -  with me in this

       DARRYL STARBIRD  has been building World Class Rods & Customs for over 50 years, and in 1995 his dream to build a National Rod & Custom Car Hall Of Fame/Museum came true and the Museum became a reality.  In this Exclusive Interview, done at Darryl's house on the HOF property, he talks about how this unique and very special "members only" Museum came together. to honor the true R & C  Legends....and what the future holds for it. This is one story you've just gotta hear more than once !   JK

    Texas-based Hall Of Famer GARY HOWARD had built some amazing vehicles for his friend, the legendary guitarist/car buff Jimmie Vaughan, but when he pounded out the final version of this 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, it was like nothing anyone had EVER seen before !  It was a fire-breathing, super-charged, racing-slicked Road Warrior...a true Hot Rod to challenge anything on the street OR strip !   Listen as Gary feeds us the info on this fantastic Award Winner.

   Historically recognized as the first chopped BelAir Hardtop, GEORGE BARRIS covers the build-up of this unique Chevy, its owner (Larry Ernst), AND, the tragic fire that destroyed the Barris Shop.  Also, for those new to the R & C scene:  Larry Ernst's Secret !

    Because so many of you have asked for it,  I've re-added Part 1 of my 1981 Interview with Rock & Roll Legend RICK NELSON .   It was over 27 years ago that we talked, and of the hundreds of Interviews I've done in my career, Rick was truly one of the kindest, and most gracious, true Super Stars of them all.  I'm proud and honored to share this with all of you, my friends, here on the Hall Of Fame Legends Series.   As you know, Rick Nelson was a real car buff - like all of us- as well as one of the earliest "Rockabilly Cats" that there was !  Rick was Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987...in the 2nd year for the Induction Ceremonies.  AND, don't forget to check-out The Rick Nelson Tribute Page that was recently added.   Much more Info & Insight into this fantastic Legend !  JK

   You've read about the fantastic cars of  NorCal Legend & Multi-Hall Of Famer Frank Livingston for over 5 Decades !  NOW hear Frank tell the stories of his first cars, and, the one he ultimately fell in love with and turned into a Multiple Award Winner !!

 CUSTOMIZING LEGEND ELDEN TITUS DIED AT HIS HOME IN DERBY, KANSAS,  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2008, AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER.  ELDEN was a true friend,  and one of the most talented, creative, and, courageous human beings I've ever known. 

 I have set-up a very Special Page for him:  ELDEN TITUS TRIBUTE  (JUST CLICK-ON AND GO DIRECTLY TO IT.)  God Bless You, ELDEN.  R.I.P. my friend.       JK

  Industry Legends, George Barris & Elden Titus teamed-up to bring you the ground-breaking "VIBRASONIC ROADSTER"  Hear Elden with the latest info on this Project in an Exclusive Interview we did a few months before his untimely death, PLUS: Hear George Barris talk about his projects with Elden, see some FANTASTIC Build Photos directly from Elden's Garage, AND, see a surprise from my basement !!   JK

 Alan Mayes,  Managing Edtior of Car Kulture DeLuxe & Ol' Skool Rodz, discusses how he got involved in the "VIBRASONIC" Project due to a phone call from Elden Titus.  There's also a Wal-Mart in Indiana that's part of the story, and Jonnie tries again to get on the cover.  See how that's workin' out, PLUS, get a look at Jonnie's Original Vibrasonic Container...ya gotta see this !!

  Legendary Hall of Famer, Ken "Posies" Fenical, , in this candid Interview, tells Jonnie about his early cars, the origin of the World Famous "Super Slide Springs" over 40 years ago,  and some of the cool products that his Company sells...at their store, by mail order, and, on-line !

  The "Hall Of Fame Legends" Custom-Burned, Gold Colored, 1st Anniversary CD is now available !  Please listen to Jonnie's message, and see how you can get your personal copy of this Limited Edition CD, and help keep the HOFL Series On-Line with a small Donatio

 Widely-known Editor, Writer, Photographer, Jerry Weesner,  has "done it all" and has the stories to prove it !  During the course of their Interview, Jerry fills Jonnie in on one his MOST memorable photo shoots...and his meeting a beautful, young, future Mega-Watt Movie Star !!

 Paul LeMat (John Milner) from "American Graffiti" was in the same film as Jonnie's old friend the Legendary "Wolfman Jack" But did he actually work with the "Wolfman" ?   Paul tells Jonnie the truth !  PLUS:  Hear the "Wolfman" himself !!

   Jerry Titus, Founder & President, discusses how & why the internationally-known Kustom Kemps Of America Association began 28 years ago.  It involved a meeting in Wichita, Kansas, a Cadillac Sombrero hubcap, and, 14 hardcore Car Guys

     Ever dream about seeing your car in a magazine ?  Editor/Writer/Photographer, Jerry Weesner, gives some tips and shares some info on what the Pros look for and tells Jonnie about a real out-in-the-field Event find !

         From 1964-1966 one of the hottest shows on TV was The Munsters !  But did you ever see the "Hot Rod Herman" Episode ?  Well, Jonnie accidentally happened on to it the day he was set to Interview George Barris !  George gives the real story on The Munster Koach and The Drag-U-La Car...which he actually drove in this Classic Episode ! (PS: Grandpa Munster makes a cameo appearance  especially for our listeners; and, listen for the "wheelie" !!)

  One of the Industries long-time leading Rod & Custom Artists, M. K. John, and Jonnie have been friends for years, but it took them a couple of years to have the right time-frame to get this Interview accomplished. As you'll hear, it was well worth the wait !

    Back  by popular demand, on a Special Page of its own:  the return of George Barris explaining the full story of  the Origin, Concept & Design of the World Famous TV  "BATMOBILE"  !  This is a classic, new version of the Interview that  I've created, with a Mini-Origin of the "Batman" himself just added, especially for visitors to our "Hall of Fame Legends" WebSite ,and one that you definitely won't want to miss...the kids will love it too !  

        Darryl Starbird's groundbreaking "PREDICTA" Bubble Top is known World-Wide, BUT what gave Darryl the idea for the concept to begin with ?  AND, where did the name "Predicta" come from originally ?

 Jerry Titus, Founder & President of the KKOA: Family Values & Kustoms...with a "K" !

   Jerry Weesner  (Street Rodder/Custom Rodder/'Ol Skool Rodz) & Jonnie King on Crusin' : The Barris Shop, Hollywood, and, St. Louis !

      Spence Murray tells how the World Famous "Rod & Custom Dream Truck" was built ! 

    The Historic CKD #15 Buck Owens/Gene Pitney "Death Issue" !   Is Jonnie doomed ??  

       Boyd Coddington (1944-2008): to view Boyd's Tribute Page please click on his name.

   John ('Lil John) Buttera (1941-2008): to view John's Tribute Page please click on his name.

      AND, AS ALWAYS, SEND US AN eMail  let us know how you like our Site, and tell us "Where In The World" you are !  We appreciate your input, and realize the World of Rods & Customs is truly Universal and covers the World...and, we thank you for taking the time to check-in with us from wherever you live .  JK

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 THIS JUST IN:  The wait is over !  "The Hall Of Fame Legends" CD Catalog is now ready and on-line !  Way ahead of schedule, the list is complete and you can see it by clicking-on CATALOG which will take you right there !   REMEMBER: These are the COMPLETE, Exclusive , Interviews with all of the Legends listed...and, they're available right now.

    While you're here be sure to visit THE LEGENDS VIDEO GALLERY Over 130 Great Pix,  Cool Cars, and even some Special Pix  from my personal archives that I dug out to share with you ! 

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By the way, if you're driving through Oklahoma, be sure to stop in and visit  the Starbird National Rod & Custom Hall  of Fame Museum.  Check out Darryl's story on the Origin of the Museum and see some of the FANTASTIC cars on display at: www.darrylstarbird.com

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"THE HALL OF FAME LEGENDS" Series is produced with the co- operation and support of Starbird's National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum.  And, my special thanks to Jerry Titus, and our friends at the Kustom Kemps of America for their help and support: www.kustomkempsofamerica.com

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