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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-18-2010, 08:48 AM

Nice truck, and cool build!

**superflysteiny** · 12-22-2010, 12:22 PM

you have the bags on this thing yet. If not you are lagging

sighlurr · 12-22-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

you have the bags on this thing yet. If not you are lagging

No, sorry. I've been busy cleaning up some bodywork on this rear notch.

And I've been buried at work with the end of the year...

**superflysteiny** · 12-22-2010, 04:50 PM

ya right smart ass

**superflysteiny** · 12-22-2010, 04:52 PM

Your bill for the work will be at your house in the next day or 2

sighlurr · 12-23-2010, 02:14 PM

I've tried to avoid posting this comment, but I'm at my wit's end with Chris Alston's Chassis Works. These guys have driven the KP Components brand into the gorund. Not only did I have to wait over 3 months for the rear bag set-up on backorder, now I'm dealing with flawed parts. This is by far the worst customer service I've ever experienced. You have to call and harass the sales people to get your parts, they will not keep you updated on ETA's for things that are on backorder. Mike with Chris Alston is a true piece of work, and could not care less that you've been waiting for parts for weeks. It's a shame because Clint Petree of KP has designed great products, but now suffers from Chris Alston's shop poor service.

My advice to anyone building one of these trucks, stick with Porterbuilt, or Scott's Hot Rods who have a superior reputation on this board. Just my $.02 - buyer beware.

sighlurr · 12-30-2010, 10:36 PM

Cantilevers installed with RE-7's and shocks.

**superflysteiny** · 12-30-2010, 11:09 PM

looks good bro

sighlurr · 12-30-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

looks good bro

Thanks braduh.

Text me your NYE plans...

64shortc10 · 12-31-2010, 12:12 AM

Very cool! I also planed on running the kp 6 link until Porterbuilt came out with the trailing arm rear setup! Your truck is a long bed and it looks like you will have no problem running a rear bumper! When I talked to Clint he was unsure if I could run a rear bumper on a short bed with the 6 link. Sorry to hear about the service! I won't buy any more suspension parts from anyone other than Porterbuilt! Frame looks good what did the stripper charge you to do the frame?
Tony from Norcal
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sighlurr · 12-31-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Very cool! I also planed on running the kp 6 link until Porterbuilt came out with the trailing arm rear setup! Your truck is a long bed and it looks like you will have no problem running a rear bumper! When I talked to Clint he was unsure if I could run a rear bumper on a short bed with the 6 link. Sorry to hear about the service! I won't buy any more suspension parts from anyone other than Porterbuilt! Frame looks good what did the stripper charge you to do the frame?
Tony from Norcal
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He's done a few things for me now, and I can't remember the exact price to strip and prime the frame. I think it was $350-$400, but I'd call Brian and get a ballpark quote.

sighlurr · 01-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Got rid of my Z71 last week and had to replace the tow vehicle...

**superflysteiny** · 01-10-2011, 12:25 PM

Well was it worth it. Whats the plan with this one.

sighlurr · 01-10-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Well was it worth it. Whats the plan with this one.

Yea, she's a peach. I'm going coilovers on this with Porterbuilts Stage 2 kit on the rear and dropmember up front - eventually.

Dinos63 · 01-10-2011, 11:19 PM

nice work kat! and i have a truck with kp6 link works killer and lots of lift

sighlurr · 01-24-2011, 08:07 PM

Mounted the upper and LCA's with CPP bushings. SS RE-7's were mounted using bag plates. All grade 8 hardware was used with nylon lined nuts.

Hopefully will get the front and rear brakes installed by the end of the week.

PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2011, 08:17 PM

Looking good!

irish1966 · 01-24-2011, 10:53 PM

Really nice work man. Keep those pics comin.

sighlurr · 01-25-2011, 05:43 PM

Thanks guys.

**superflysteiny** · 01-25-2011, 05:55 PM

Look at the little builder go. Looks great man. Told you that there was nothing to it. Keep it up.

sighlurr · 02-13-2011, 09:55 PM

I've decided to go in a different direction with this frame, and will be posting this rolling chassis in the Classifieds section later this week. After working with Porterbuilt, his front and rear setup will be completed on the next chassis.

sighlurr · 02-16-2011, 04:52 AM

Dropped the cab off at American Stripping Company this afternoon to have it blasted and sealed.

**Corts60** · 02-16-2011, 12:44 PM

Great stuff so far! It'll be awesome to get a cab back knowing all the stripping is done. My parents live off of Briarcliff in Folsom. Where abouts do you live?

sighlurr · 02-16-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Great stuff so far! It'll be awesome to get a cab back knowing all the stripping is done. My parents live off of Briarcliff in Folsom. Where abouts do you live?

Too funny. I'm probably less than 2 miles from your folks' place.

64shortc10 · 02-17-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

Dropped the cab off at American Stripping Company this afternoon to have it blasted and sealed.

Looking good! Where is American stripping co? What are your plans for a frame? Still lwb? Keep up the progress!
Tony from Norcal
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12-18-2010, 08:48 AM	#26
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12-22-2010, 12:22 PM	#27
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian you have the bags on this thing yet. If not you are lagging __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

12-22-2010, 04:50 PM	#29
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian ya right smart ass __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell Last edited by superflysteiny; 12-22-2010 at 04:50 PM.

12-22-2010, 04:52 PM	#30
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian Your bill for the work will be at your house in the next day or 2 __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

12-23-2010, 02:14 PM	#31
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian I've tried to avoid posting this comment, but I'm at my wit's end with Chris Alston's Chassis Works. These guys have driven the KP Components brand into the gorund. Not only did I have to wait over 3 months for the rear bag set-up on backorder, now I'm dealing with flawed parts. This is by far the worst customer service I've ever experienced. You have to call and harass the sales people to get your parts, they will not keep you updated on ETA's for things that are on backorder. Mike with Chris Alston is a true piece of work, and could not care less that you've been waiting for parts for weeks. It's a shame because Clint Petree of KP has designed great products, but now suffers from Chris Alston's shop poor service. My advice to anyone building one of these trucks, stick with Porterbuilt, or Scott's Hot Rods who have a superior reputation on this board. Just my $.02 - buyer beware.

12-30-2010, 10:36 PM	#32
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Cantilevers installed with RE-7's and shocks. Attached Images

12-30-2010, 11:09 PM	#33
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian looks good bro __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

12-31-2010, 12:12 AM	#35
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: 1961 Indian Very cool! I also planed on running the kp 6 link until Porterbuilt came out with the trailing arm rear setup! Your truck is a long bed and it looks like you will have no problem running a rear bumper! When I talked to Clint he was unsure if I could run a rear bumper on a short bed with the 6 link. Sorry to hear about the service! I won't buy any more suspension parts from anyone other than Porterbuilt! Frame looks good what did the stripper charge you to do the frame? Tony from Norcal Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2011, 08:20 PM	#37
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Got rid of my Z71 last week and had to replace the tow vehicle... Attached Images

01-10-2011, 12:25 PM	#38
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian Well was it worth it. Whats the plan with this one. __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

01-10-2011, 11:19 PM	#40
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 1961 Indian nice work kat! and i have a truck with kp6 link works killer and lots of lift __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#41
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Mounted the upper and LCA's with CPP bushings. SS RE-7's were mounted using bag plates. All grade 8 hardware was used with nylon lined nuts. Hopefully will get the front and rear brakes installed by the end of the week. Attached Images

01-24-2011, 08:17 PM	#42
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01-24-2011, 10:53 PM	#43
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: 1961 Indian Really nice work man. Keep those pics comin. __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

01-25-2011, 05:43 PM	#44
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Thanks guys.



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01-25-2011, 05:55 PM	#45
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian Look at the little builder go. Looks great man. Told you that there was nothing to it. Keep it up. __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

02-13-2011, 09:55 PM	#46
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian I've decided to go in a different direction with this frame, and will be posting this rolling chassis in the Classifieds section later this week. After working with Porterbuilt, his front and rear setup will be completed on the next chassis. Last edited by sighlurr; 02-13-2011 at 09:55 PM.

02-16-2011, 04:52 AM	#47
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Dropped the cab off at American Stripping Company this afternoon to have it blasted and sealed. Attached Images

02-16-2011, 12:44 PM	#48
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