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Alaska Jim · 03-22-2014, 08:42 PM

anyone know what happened to the kiwi connection web site? my link now goes to a different page with only a ph#. I would like to look at the frames and options that they offer. I had planned on ordering from them about this time last year, but ran into a few financial problems and had to postpone ordering. I am now in a position to continue on my project and am interested in ordering one of their frames. Thanks,------Jim

Fordors · 03-22-2014, 10:57 PM

I think Kiwi folded his tent and the business was sold to Gary Maxwell. Maxwell was apparently the guy that built the frame jigs for KK so I'd say product and quality will be the same. Here is contact info-
http://www.blackboardhotrods.com/

Uncle Bob · 03-23-2014, 10:05 AM

Not sure if distinctions matter, but just in case........
Maxwell used to work for Squeek Bell when he owned KK, then it was sold to another Kiwi named Duane Jones. Around that time Maxwell left to start his own deal, Blackboard Hot Rods. Yes, he was the one who made the various jigs, and knew all the connections for materials so his product ended up being a twin to the original KK product. He has an excellent reputation and his past work has been terrific from a quality standpoint. As for Duane, he ran the business well for awhile, but recently the website has fallen to just a front page for "California Roadster Company". Haven't seen any verifiable evidence yet whether Duane went out of business or is doing a reorganization. Either way, getting in line at Blackboard would likely be your best bet of getting what the KK frame used to be.

kustoman · 03-23-2014, 07:34 PM

I believe that Duane has brought California Roadster Co as well

my4dv8 · 03-24-2014, 02:14 AM

Duane is alive and well and still in business. Yes still called the kiwi connection but now has strong connections with the California roaster company. I don't think black board hot rods has any connection with Duane's quality frames. He has a large warehouse of parts at great prices. https://www.facebook.com/messages/duane.jones.750

Fairlane500 · 03-24-2014, 02:51 AM

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Yes, Kiwi Konnection / California Roadster Company is definitely still in business, and still making high quality frames.

Turdytoo · 03-24-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairlane500

Yes, Kiwi Konnection / California Roadster Company is definitely still in business, and still making high quality frames.

I have one of Duane's chassis and can't say anything but good about it or doing business with him.

03-22-2014, 08:42 PM	#1
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Kiwi Konnection anyone know what happened to the kiwi connection web site? my link now goes to a different page with only a ph#. I would like to look at the frames and options that they offer. I had planned on ordering from them about this time last year, but ran into a few financial problems and had to postpone ordering. I am now in a position to continue on my project and am interested in ordering one of their frames. Thanks,------Jim

03-22-2014, 10:57 PM	#2
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Kiwi Konnection I think Kiwi folded his tent and the business was sold to Gary Maxwell. Maxwell was apparently the guy that built the frame jigs for KK so I'd say product and quality will be the same. Here is contact info- http://www.blackboardhotrods.com/

03-23-2014, 10:05 AM	#3
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: Kiwi Konnection Not sure if distinctions matter, but just in case........ Maxwell used to work for Squeek Bell when he owned KK, then it was sold to another Kiwi named Duane Jones. Around that time Maxwell left to start his own deal, Blackboard Hot Rods. Yes, he was the one who made the various jigs, and knew all the connections for materials so his product ended up being a twin to the original KK product. He has an excellent reputation and his past work has been terrific from a quality standpoint. As for Duane, he ran the business well for awhile, but recently the website has fallen to just a front page for "California Roadster Company". Haven't seen any verifiable evidence yet whether Duane went out of business or is doing a reorganization. Either way, getting in line at Blackboard would likely be your best bet of getting what the KK frame used to be. __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.

03-23-2014, 07:34 PM	#4
kustoman Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: Kiwi Konnection I believe that Duane has brought California Roadster Co as well

03-24-2014, 02:14 AM	#5
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,112	Re: Kiwi Konnection Duane is alive and well and still in business. Yes still called the kiwi connection but now has strong connections with the California roaster company. I don't think black board hot rods has any connection with Duane's quality frames. He has a large warehouse of parts at great prices. https://www.facebook.com/messages/duane.jones.750

03-24-2014, 02:51 AM	#6
Fairlane500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 250	Re: Kiwi Konnection Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, Kiwi Konnection / California Roadster Company is definitely still in business, and still making high quality frames. __________________ Life is not a dress rehearsal...