Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Sounds great, like I've said before we'll have plenty of room for all the toys to run them all. Bring what ya can and we'll make sure you have plenty of dirt, gravel, sand or whatever you wanna haul here to work with. :rolleyes:

I'm looking at having my loader finished by the show so I'll be with ya in the dirt with the tractor and loader once its finished.

Keep em coming guys and I'll keep adding to the show. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Well I guess we will have to break in the new cargo trailer I just bought Monday!!!

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Well guys a quick update I received from Scott yesterday about the truck show. He has been in contact with several big truck customizers and has word that atleast two are coming to the show. Both Chrome Shop Mafia out of Missouri and Wilkins Truck Supply from Oklahoma are coming to the show. They are planning to bring several of their custom builds and some custom parts with them for every body to drool over. Sounds like this just keeps growing in size and if we keep adding trucks too this sounds like a great show.

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Sweet!!!

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

This keeps getting better and better!!! I better get to building!

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Well guys a few questions for everyone attending the show. It has come to my attention that we can be setup in a couple of locations during the weekend and I need to see what everybody would be interested in.

Saturday is the day of the main truck show from 9AM-3PM at the truck stop and surrounding area. Scott would like for us to have some interaction during the show if we could.

Weather pertaining he would like for us to have an area on the pavement located in the main parking lot of the show so that people could come by and see some of the machines in action but I know a lot of guys are like me and don't want to run the risk of people messing with them or their stuff. We will have a partitioned off area around us so kids or some adults can't just run in and start messing with stuff but there is still the factor that people will be all around watching.

I would like to keep everything running throughout the day similar as to St. Louis and what I've gathered from Indy so everyone can have plenty of time to play with their machines and talk to each other as well.

We have a large warehouse area that we can be in as well just a block down from the truck show where we can run till wee hours of the night if you guys so wish to and have plenty of space for setup and repairs if need be. I will have tables and chairs setup for everyone so we will be fine there but my major concerns are about everyones opinions on running at the show itself.

Please let me know your guys input on what you think about it and post up what you have for some suggestions.

My other question dealing with material we will be working with. I know some people like playing in the dirt (come on who doesn't still) but others prefer to keep their machines clean and functioning easily in the rubber materials.

I can get us anything from sand to small gravel or even sandy top soil so there would be plenty to choose from. Now I don't have any small rubber like what is used at Indy and some of you guys have but if enough people prefer it and have a place they know I can purchase it from just let me know and I'll get what you guys think we need.

I'm open to all suggestions on these two questions so I would appreciate all the feedback from anyone coming to the show.

Thanks,
Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Also here is a larger and better picture of the truck show flyer in case anyone wants to use it as I know a couple of members have already asked me for it.

http://www.athskansas.org/newton2013r2.pdf

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

it all sounds good. i have no problem running outside. there is always a risk running in public. and workng trucks get dirty!! we could do a parade around the truck stop and the custom trucks. also, is the free dinner still on?

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Show is almost here. Is everyone ready?

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

I have my room setup. as far as small rubber, mine came from Des Moines ia. you could check with a tire shop to see where they send old tires. i am ok with sandy dirt.

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Well Gentleman I am going to be having another meeting with the guys putting on the truck show this weekend and getting us started on setup for the show. From the sounds of it we are going to have quite a few machines so I'm gonna make sure we have ample amount of space and power for chargers along with tables for everybody.

If you don't mind, post up how many tables you would like to have so you can put your machines on them rather than having to work from the ground or somewhere else.

Things are really starting to take off around here and we'll get everything settled within the next couple of weeks for everybody.

Still have a few rooms left for anybody looking at coming still so don't be shy and head out for a good time. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

I will be bringing 2 6ft tables, As for truck parking I took some measurements and I need about a 20ft x 6 ft parking area lol Just saying... maybe 18ft if some sell before then. Also I will have 4 chargers there.

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

We will be good with 1 table. Also, we are building another truck to bring! This is my first truck ge together, so I am not real sure on the room needed. We just are going to have two trucks and trailers. Bringing a charger also

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Just a quick reminder, almost down to the final one month before the show and things are falling into place. Just want to remind everybody to let me know what all they will need so I can make sure to accommodate everyone the best I can.

Looking forward to having some more information for everybody in the next few days with more details about our little show. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Deffinitly gonna be there (i hope!!) bringing 2 maybe 3 trucks would need 2 tables proberly

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Sounds great. As said before the more the merrier. :D We will be glad to have everyone together for a good show.

I have talked to a couple of the other guys last week on the phone and from the sounds of it there is going to be quite a few trucks and machines showing up. I really need to kick it in gear and get my loader going to keep all these dump trucks and trailers hauling.

I also have to get the newest project going and buttoned up for the show that the girlfriend will be revealing at the show. I hope to get her started on it this week. Some of the guys remember her going to the St. Louis show and she won't admit that she is hooked but she did have a load of fun and will now have something all of her own at the show to reveal. :p

Can't wait for the show now and to see everyone. Sounds like it keeps growing weekly which is very good to know. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Hey Tyler, i think i will only nee one table rest of my stuff can sit on the ground;)I will have 3 trucks 3 trailers and excavator and maybe some others. If you think the dirt will flow through a sand master i will bring itas well.If we are playing in the dirt do yall want me to bring my so called bridge?:)

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

bring the bridge woodhog why not... is this bldg. we'll be in heated??? at this rate we will need it...

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Chris I would be up for having the bridge as well with all the stuff we have available. There will be room for it so if you can squeeze it in somewhere we'll gladly have ya bring it along.

Aaron the building is heated and the weather by then should be nice and warm if not hot again like the last couple of years. We hit 100* several times by mid April last year which is rare but it can still happen. Most of the time the weather is in the 70's to 80's this time of year.

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

We will bring it if we have room for sure i think dirt will flow through the grate if not we can rig something;)

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Really short notice, but my girlfriend and I might be heading that way just to get away for the weekend. We would have my truck, dump trailer and my 1/10 pick up. I would only need a table for my tools and for my charger. I'm really hoping I can leave town and come to the show. I should know more tomorrow.

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Hey J.D. no worries I have plenty of space still and you two are more than welcome to come out as we would love to have ya there. I really wanna see that dump in action again. I hope to have mine working this week if all goes well.


As for everyone else, the show is only two weeks away!!! :eek: I can't believe it's almost here. It sounds like we are going to have a really good turn out and from the sounds of it here as well I have several local guys that can't wait to help us setup and maybe pick up a few trucks that may somehow come up for sale? "Bob & Aaron" "cough" "cough" :p

Anyways I went out to the shop and measured today space wise and in the one main bay in the center it is 25'x100' all the way across the shop. We also have use of both the bays next to it although there are some things set around so the total main area that we will have is approximately a 75'x50' taking up about half the area. I am kinda figuring on having a large area for the dirt of about 20'x20' and all the tables and "pit area" stuff off to the side by the office area and bathrooms.

Dependent on the weather if it is nice enough we will even have an area out front on the concrete pad for more space to run.

We will also have the area setup at the large truck show as well so the public can kinda see what we have and also let everyone mosey around the full size trucks and also have a large area for us to run of about 30'x30' there Saturday afternoon as well.

If anyone has anymore specifics they would like to know about please don't hesitate to ask me on here or call me. If you don't have my number send me a PM and I will get it to you. I will also be making a map with directions this week for everyone that should lead you all to where the shows will be taking place.

Thanks a ton guys and this wouldn't be possible without everyones attendance and cooperation. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Alrighty guys and gals the show is comming up this weekend. I have everything getting ready for the show. The weather is looking great so far and nice and warm. I will be setting up the shop all morning thursday and into the afternoon. We will be fully up and running first thing friday morning and we can even be running thrusday night for those of you comming in Thursday. I will have several tables and lots of chairs setup along with all the dirt and some roadways marked out. We will have a couple of piles one inside and one outside so there is plenty of places to run. I will have some sand as well for something different.

From what I'm gathering from everyone is that we will have a couple of bridges, some conveyors and also several other odds and ends buildings along with a dock I'm putting together this week.

We are going to have an array of stuff for everyone from show trucks to work horses.

If you guys have anything specific you'd like to see there let me know and we will see about making it happen.

Will be seeing you guys this weekend. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

For everyone wanting to know where the show is for an exact address here it is.

200 Manchester Ave, Newton, KS

If you need to call me when you get close shoot me a pm and I'll get you my number.

I will gladly direct anyone here as easily as possible.

Will see you all in a day or two. :D

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

We been on the road for a few hours now! So we are on our way!

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Hey Aaron did you pack your RC tornado chaser or your RC snow plow?:p:p:p:D:D:D, Tell Dorthy and Toto we said hi!:D:D:D:D;)

PS. Have fun and take lots of pictures!:cool:

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

We are in Russlleville,Ar we should be more than half way. We are going to leave bout 600 or700 see Yall tomorrow. Didn't have room for the bridge ,guess we gonna have to get a trailer like Aaron .

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

please post pictures as the weekend goes along for US that couldn't be there

and/or tell us the web page for the truck show

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Just reading this post today. Getting my Knight Hauler in the mail next week. Would have loved to go to this meet. Is it possible they will be having it next year? I live in California but would drive out to Kansas for sure. Please post photos and videos of this event and maybe see you all next year.

Anyone know of a meet coming up in a few months out west here?

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No but almost had to take the trucks out of my house in a boat :eek: My whole city is flooded!!! BUT my basement is dry!! :D

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

We got about half the rain you did and watching the news wondered how your house was doing, its good to hear yours is dry!
Woke up this morning to snow!

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

one part of the roof that didn't get fixed leaked a little but nothing major at all maybe a bowl full of water...


When I get home and sort thru the pics and videos from this weekend I will post a new thread on it. Had a ton of fun this weekend. Had a great time and got all my trucks nice and dirty!!! :eek: and just like St Louis I used the orange globe like a dozer... HAHAHAHA

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Thanks to all the guys that came this weekend and enjoyed some play time at the show.

We had a pretty good turn out and lots of fun between both our get together show and the antique truck show. There were lots of spectators drooling over all the little "toys" that we were running and some very envious little kids wishing they were Liam and Jordyn.

I had a great time as did most I believe. We will definitely have this setup going again next year for all those that missed out. I know there will be plenty of pictures for everyone later this evening and throughout this week taken at the show.

Tyler

Re: Kansas show April 19-21 2013
 

Is there going to be another show next yr?