Titus Brothers Kustom Kar Enthusiasts
Back in 1967, when kustomizing was all but dead and buried someone must have forgotten to tell the Titus Brothers, Jerry and Elden the news. Or maybe it was that they simply weren't interested in listening for it was during this gap in Kustom history when they began cranking out Kustoms of their own, one right after the other---and haven't stopped yet! The Titus Bros. have dedicated their lives to this unique American art form, with their credo being "ONE HUNDRED-PERCENT PURE KUSTOMS". Their penchant for crisp, clean lines, combined with cutting-edge design, has always shown in their creations too. Trying not to be repetitious Elden is always going in different directions with his design thoughts, creating "Entertainment in Architecture". He puts great emphasis on PROFILE IS EVERYTHING. His latest creation the "Voodoo Spider" a modern day show rod is a perfect example of his way of thinking. Featuring never seen before automobile design taken from a model Jerry and Elden built in 1963.
Jerry promoted his first outdoor event in 1979. The Merc/Deuce reunion in Kansas City, MO. Two years later in 1981 he started Kustom Kemps of America and produced the first Leadsled Spectacular in Wichita, Kansas a outdoor car show just for Kustom Kars. He fought all the odds and was instrumental in bringing Kustom Kars back into today's mainstream. Jerry and Elden would enjoy you visiting their web site frequently for updated pictures and materials showing the past and updating you on the latest projects and events.
For contact email kustoms4ever@cox.net or kustomkemps@mo-net.com
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Explanation of pictures:
Well here we are two weeks later and more progress. I just finished up the right side and am ready to tackle the left side, then sheet metal around the engine and lots of welding in 100 degree weather and tons of grinding, ouch! Now I remember why I usually build these cars in the winter. The first shot is looking down at the finished product, the next shot is my brother Jerry taking credit for all the work like always, ha. I might add my good buddy Sal Salvador gave me the idea for the side scoop and I incorporated it. It added a lot the to the cars appearance Thanks Sal! The 3/4 rear shot shows the curves of the side. The 3/4 front shows the curves going the other way. The top shot shows the the amount of work it was to adapt the scoop on to the car. This right side shot shows the area that the steering column and break pedal and carb leakage has to fit into. My long time friend 74 years young Ed Dorr is working at installing all that stuff and this is usually how the car looks all in disarray. Here is a 3/4 front I reworked the side of the nose to make it more rounder to match the side. This shot shows how close to the top of the body the master cylinder is. I had to make a hinged raised hump to be able to get to it. And finally my buddy Jack Marinelli the guy who built the frame came by to see the progress in his ole hot rod, how kool. Until next time!
Sponsorships
R&M Paint Refinishes/ paint supplies
Fat Man Fabrications & Hot Rod Innovators/ mustang II front end
Diamond Back Tires / kool white wall tires
Flying Eye Creations, Larry James/ dual four set up and other stuff
Kool Rides/ suicide door hinges
Shunken Head Kustoms, Rocky Burris/ various sheet metal pieces
Jack Marinelli, Midwest Customs/ frame work
Spacerods, Sal Salvador/ 3D art work
Affodable Wiring/ wiring kit.
Next update 7/13/08
Up and Coming Events
28th Annual Leadsled Spectacular July 25-27 Salina, Kansas. Also the 3rd annual Model Car Spectacular with a cash prize of $500.00 to top contender. For further info go to the KC Slammers web site. The event will be non stop action starting Friday night with "run what ya brung drags" Saturday is show and shine with the 1.1 cars and the model car show with the winner being picked by Hall of Famers and announced at 4:00 PM. Sunday will be show and shine with awards and the 777 award with $1,000 to top kustom. This show will be full of all the celebrities of the kustom and hot rodding world. George Barris, Darryl Starbird, Gene Winfield, Bill Hines, Steve Stanford, M.K. John. John D'Aostino, Ftriz, Mark Moriarty, Dennis McPhail, Sal Salvador, Elden and Jerry Titus, Car Kulture Magazine, Paul Lamont [Milner from American Graffiti] and Stella Stevens international movie star and pin up girl from the sixties. This is the kustom event of the Midwest, come and check out the exciting action of real kustom cars and traditional hot rods
