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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: jake on June 27, 2016, 11:07:58 PM

Title: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: jake on June 27, 2016, 11:07:58 PM
 :'(
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: JohnB99 on July 07, 2016, 11:37:28 PM
A national convention update.
Only 3 days left until the welcome social which kicks off the convention.
Some event totals as of now:
Attendees: 183
Banquet: 155
Palms Grill Rt 66 trip: 113(This is close to sold out)
Lincoln Museum: 124(Also close to sold out)
Cars registered: 51
I know of at least a couple of cars coming that have not been seen in public in quite a few years.
You'll have to be here to see them!
Please join us for a fun filled week.
Dates: July 10-15
Location
Northfield Inn, Suites, and Conference Center
3280 Northfield Dr.
Springfield, IL
Phone 866-577-7900 or 217-523-7900
We'll see you Sunday!

John Buchinger
Host Committee member
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: pnw_oldmags on July 09, 2016, 11:45:16 PM
Cars they be arriving!
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: MarkH on July 10, 2016, 09:42:16 PM

Great photos, thanks for posting!
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: pnw_oldmags on July 11, 2016, 12:27:32 AM
Lots more today.
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: Fid on July 11, 2016, 07:32:23 AM
The green '51 Kaiser (top picture) is the one that was owned by Henry J Kaiser.  Great car.  The copper '53 Manhattan has a Minnesota plate on it. I don't believe I've ever seen that one.
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: Roadmaster49 on July 11, 2016, 08:09:44 AM
That copper 53 is beautiful.  They are all nice but I was drawn to that color.  Isn't it funny FID how cars might be right under our nose and we don't know! 

KEEP THE PHOTOS COMING!
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on July 11, 2016, 09:16:16 AM
I owned that red 4 cyl. Henry J. It was originally restored by Bob McBride and has his very first repo wiring harness!
We said a reluctant good by about 5 years ago.The wife and saying good by.
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: joefrazer on July 15, 2016, 08:01:22 PM
Just back from the national convention and if you did not attend, you missed a great meet. About 210 members and their guests saw 52 cars in the parking lot with such notable vehicles as a 53 Dragon, several Darrins, two Carabelas, and many more KFW products. There were 180 at the banquet where we were treated to a middle school improv group that entertained us with off the cuff skits. The kids were good! Our own David Smith, a well known country music artist and club member, sang a few songs and told a few jokes as well.

In all, it was a great week that went too fast. Between the tours to the Lincoln sites, to stops at some great roadside attractions and restaurants, no one was bored. The only thing we could have done without was a few cases of vapor lock due to the 90 degree heat. But, that goes with the Kaiser-Frazer territory!

I'll post a few pictures soon.
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: Roadmaster49 on July 16, 2016, 07:59:22 AM
Sounds like a great turnout for a mid country meet.  52 cars!  Can't wait for the photos.
Title: Re: KFOCI National Convention 2016
Post by: JohnB99 on July 16, 2016, 09:32:21 AM
The club got some great publicity during the convention. Here is a link to a local news story:

http://www.wandtv.com/clip/12592807/very-rare-kiser-frazer-cars-displayed-in-springfield