1948 Indian Chief

[Sidevalve45]

It's been a long time since I've posted any pictures. I restored this motorcycle over about a two year period from a basket case finishing it this spring.

 

[Sandog]

Winner for sure. Both for the restoration and the styling of the photo. Which bike came first?

 

[russau]

you did a super build on this ! I'm very envious !

 

[jewelerguy]

Looks fantastic! There are lots of people who might recognize an antique or vintage car as they pass by and think "wow, look at that old car!", but sadly not many people would recognize an old motorcycle unless they had some sort of knowledge of bikes to begin with.

 

[BennyV]

Beauty. Great job!

 

[ToddsPoint]

Nice resto job. This is a ‘41 Schwinn I restored. Another basket case brought back to life!

 

[Sandog]

Can any of you bike guys identify the year of this Indian? This is an old family friend from northern KY.

 

[AU Seeker]

Can any of you bike guys identify the year of this Indian? This is an old family friend from northern KY.View attachment 2231465

That style was made from 1909 through 1920/21ish but the shifter was on the left side up to around 1914 and on the right side after that, so about a 5 year span.

 

[Chilli]

It's been a long time since I've posted any pictures. I restored this motorcycle over about a two year period from a basket case finishing it this spring.

Wow! Well done it looks beautiful.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Nice!!!!!!

 

[LauraLou56]

It's been a long time since I've posted any pictures. I restored this motorcycle over about a two year period from a basket case finishing it this spring.

Beautiful work! Love how it matches your mural!

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Beautiful scoot !!!!!! I know your proud !!!!!😎

 

[Sidevalve45]

Winner for sure. Both for the restoration and the styling of the photo. Which bike came first?

The mural was there first and is in my hometown. I didn't really care for the original colors so I settled on 1931 Ford Washington Blue which happened to be similar to the mural.

 

[Sidevalve45]

Nice resto job. This is a ‘41 Schwinn I restored. Another basket case brought back to life!View attachment 2231407

I like old bicycles too and that is very nice. I get a lot of satisfaction from resurrecting something that was given up for dead.