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sighlurr · 06-13-2010, 06:11 PM

I picked up a 1961 Chevy Apache Longbed from a member.

sighlurr · 06-13-2010, 06:13 PM

Working on converting to a '73-'87 front suspension clip.

j.kirn · 06-17-2010, 08:35 AM

do you mean 1960

gtbrain · 06-17-2010, 08:55 AM

Your shop partner looks like he did something and is feeling a little guilty. hehehe

I sure do miss mine. He was quite the tool stealer.

Nice truck by the way

sighlurr · 06-17-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.kirn

do you mean 1960

Nope.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtbrain

Your shop partner looks like he did something and is feeling a little guilty. hehehe

I sure do miss mine. He was quite the tool stealer.

Nice truck by the way

Yes, that's Billie Jean. She likes Dad's socks a lot more than wrenches right now.

irish1966 · 06-18-2010, 09:48 PM

My Lab does the same thing. You gotta have a shop dog. Nice truck btw. I love that particular year and style. That's gonna be my next one.

sighlurr · 07-05-2010, 12:04 AM

Finished the 73-87 front clip suspension conversion. But I'm picking up a donor truck next week and ditching this X style frame.

63sbssbbw · 07-06-2010, 07:42 AM

Looks like a good start
What's the plan on getting rid of the X part of the frame.
any plans to run a pontiac to make it a true indian(just a thought)
T
ps it looks like a 60 unless the front sheet metals been changed
the first digit in your SN will tell the story.
Not trying to a d!@k about it,that's just what we see in the pic.

sighlurr · 09-24-2010, 07:50 PM

Got my frame back today from American Stripping Company in Sacramento. They blasted it and set it in primer. I'll be spraying it this weekend with Eastwood's Chassis Black. Not powder coating it because I still need to do the rear notch and match the paint on the frame.

'73-'87 front crossmember installed.

glendale · 09-24-2010, 10:36 PM

sweet where are you in folsom? i work for the city.and live in orangevale.nice truck keep us posted.

63sbssbbw · 09-25-2010, 08:54 AM

Ahh,now I see
That's looking Great
T

sams60gmc · 09-26-2010, 03:17 PM

Subscribed. Nice work so far.

Alan's Classic · 09-26-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sams60gmc

subscribed. Nice work so far.

x2

truckinpast · 09-28-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

Looks like a good start
What's the plan on getting rid of the X part of the frame.
any plans to run a pontiac to make it a true indian(just a thought)
T
ps it looks like a 60 unless the front sheet metals been changed
the first digit in your SN will tell the story.
Not trying to a d!@k about it,that's just what we see in the pic.

what motor are you planning on running?

sighlurr · 09-29-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by truckinpast

what motor are you planning on running?

LS1 matched with a 6 speed...

**superflysteiny** · 09-29-2010, 11:54 AM

You ever going to call me to help you. You are killing me. Almost got the backyard done so i am ready to help when you are ready for me. I need to pick up all the crap in my shop.

**superflysteiny** · 10-15-2010, 08:38 PM

Call me when you want me to weld the notch in. Also we on for tomorrow

**superflysteiny** · 11-16-2010, 12:48 PM

here some pics form the other day

**slepysal** · 12-08-2010, 12:35 PM

cool so what frame did you use ?

sighlurr · 12-14-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

cool so what frame did you use ?

'65 LWB. I should have some updated pics by the end of the week.

sighlurr · 12-16-2010, 11:11 PM

Alright, a couple of updates on the Indian.

Got my rearend back from River City Differential last week. New Eaton posi installed with the exisiting 373's and axles redrilled to 5x5. The whole housing was soaked in the hot tank and she's like new again.

Eric, AKA "Superflysteiny", hooked a brother up with the install of the rear notch from KP Components. I now owe him weekly lawn mowings and a carwash for the next 18 months. Thank you for a job well done!

I should get the Impala SS rear disc conversion plates from CaptainFab by tomorrow. Hopefully will get the rear rolling by next week.

**superflysteiny** · 12-17-2010, 04:46 PM

Once it's a roller I need you to bring it back so I can install the gas tank. The frame will need to be notched for the tank spout. Looks great
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custom63 · 12-18-2010, 02:39 AM

Nice work so far. What did that axle work set you back? I am trying to figure out what to do with my axle setup. Ive been looking for a doner rearend from a 71-87 but no luck so far. My current six lug is in good shape with a 373 setup non-posi but I need 5 lug. Any thoughts?

sighlurr · 12-18-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by custom63

Nice work so far. What did that axle work set you back? I am trying to figure out what to do with my axle setup. Ive been looking for a doner rearend from a 71-87 but no luck so far. My current six lug is in good shape with a 373 setup non-posi but I need 5 lug. Any thoughts?

$900 - and that included the chrome diff cover bolts! I didn't want to hassle with cutting axle tubes from a donor for the same track width.

custom63 · 12-18-2010, 03:18 AM

Yikes. That was more than I thought u were goin to say. I need to figure something out more budget friendly for me. Thanks for the info though.
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06-13-2010, 06:11 PM	#1
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	1961 Indian I picked up a 1961 Chevy Apache Longbed from a member. Attached Images Last edited by sighlurr; 09-20-2010 at 11:22 PM.

06-13-2010, 06:13 PM	#2
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Working on converting to a '73-'87 front suspension clip. Attached Images

06-17-2010, 08:35 AM	#3
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: 1961 Indian do you mean 1960

06-17-2010, 08:55 AM	#4
gtbrain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bismarck North Dakota Posts: 51	Re: 1961 Indian Your shop partner looks like he did something and is feeling a little guilty. hehehe I sure do miss mine. He was quite the tool stealer. Nice truck by the way

06-18-2010, 09:48 PM	#6
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: 1961 Indian My Lab does the same thing. You gotta have a shop dog. Nice truck btw. I love that particular year and style. That's gonna be my next one. Attached Images __________________ 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.

07-05-2010, 12:04 AM	#7
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Finished the 73-87 front clip suspension conversion. But I'm picking up a donor truck next week and ditching this X style frame. Attached Images

07-06-2010, 07:42 AM	#8
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 1961 Indian Looks like a good start What's the plan on getting rid of the X part of the frame. any plans to run a pontiac to make it a true indian(just a thought) T ps it looks like a 60 unless the front sheet metals been changed the first digit in your SN will tell the story. Not trying to a d!@k about it,that's just what we see in the pic. __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

09-24-2010, 07:50 PM	#9
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Got my frame back today from American Stripping Company in Sacramento. They blasted it and set it in primer. I'll be spraying it this weekend with Eastwood's Chassis Black. Not powder coating it because I still need to do the rear notch and match the paint on the frame. '73-'87 front crossmember installed. Attached Images

09-24-2010, 10:36 PM	#10
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: 1961 Indian sweet where are you in folsom? i work for the city.and live in orangevale.nice truck keep us posted.

09-25-2010, 08:54 AM	#11
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 1961 Indian Ahh,now I see That's looking Great T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

09-26-2010, 03:17 PM	#12
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: 1961 Indian Subscribed. Nice work so far. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-29-2010, 11:54 AM	#16
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian You ever going to call me to help you. You are killing me. Almost got the backyard done so i am ready to help when you are ready for me. I need to pick up all the crap in my shop.

10-15-2010, 08:38 PM	#17
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian Call me when you want me to weld the notch in. Also we on for tomorrow

11-16-2010, 12:48 PM	#18
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian here some pics form the other day __________________ 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

12-08-2010, 12:35 PM	#19
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1961 Indian cool so what frame did you use ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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12-16-2010, 11:11 PM	#21
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1961 Indian Alright, a couple of updates on the Indian. Got my rearend back from River City Differential last week. New Eaton posi installed with the exisiting 373's and axles redrilled to 5x5. The whole housing was soaked in the hot tank and she's like new again. Eric, AKA "Superflysteiny", hooked a brother up with the install of the rear notch from KP Components. I now owe him weekly lawn mowings and a carwash for the next 18 months. Thank you for a job well done! I should get the Impala SS rear disc conversion plates from CaptainFab by tomorrow. Hopefully will get the rear rolling by next week. Attached Images Last edited by sighlurr; 12-20-2010 at 12:59 PM.

12-17-2010, 04:46 PM	#22
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: 1961 Indian Once it's a roller I need you to bring it back so I can install the gas tank. The frame will need to be notched for the tank spout. Looks great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

12-18-2010, 02:39 AM	#23
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: 1961 Indian Nice work so far. What did that axle work set you back? I am trying to figure out what to do with my axle setup. Ive been looking for a doner rearend from a 71-87 but no luck so far. My current six lug is in good shape with a 373 setup non-posi but I need 5 lug. Any thoughts? __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

12-18-2010, 03:18 AM	#25
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: 1961 Indian Yikes. That was more than I thought u were goin to say. I need to figure something out more budget friendly for me. Thanks for the info though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

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