1937 Indian Chief Project - Page 5

Nixels · 02-12-2012, 03:40 PM

Bump

Issit ready to fire up?

SFMCjohn · 02-12-2012, 05:28 PM

Pics, or progress isn't happening ... Ha. :-)

vtwin · 02-14-2012, 05:57 PM

kallehof · 02-17-2012, 10:10 AM

Jason Friend invited me to show my bike in the 2012 Unfinished Projects Show. It opens at 6pm on Saturday February 25th. at 275 8th Street (Second Floor) in San Francisco. So my bike along with an Indian four project by Red Fred Johansson and a few dozen other unfinished projects and art work will be on display. Check it out.

This is a link to a printable pdf:
http://www.motosf.com/unfinishedprojects2012.pdf

Pictures from last year:
http://vorhese.com/gallery/album453

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco

kallehof · 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM

I stopped by Red Fred's place today to use his lathe and got a chance to take a few pictures of fellow SFMC member Ron Bond and his 1937 Indian bobber. Ron said he plans on going to the "Unfinished Projects" show this weekend and he's a good friend the organizer Jason Anderson (www.neoedo.com). I can't make it on Saturday but the show runs for two weeks so I'll stop by and take some pictures next week some time.

Ron Bond with his 1937 Indian Bobber. Red Fred's chopped 1933 Model A Ford pickup in the background.

Note the brake lever on the back brake reversed (pointing up) to make clearance for the Custom fishtail exhaust.

Vintage style leather generator belt.

Ron Bond takes off.

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco

kallehof · 02-22-2012, 11:02 PM

The fender for 1937 is the same shape as 1938 but the lower bracket is different. The brake switch on a 37 is behind the bracket and the 38 the switch is on the front. Unfortunately nobody reproduces the 1937 bracket so I had to make one.

Reproduction 1938 lower chain guard bracket (left), Reproduction 1937 Lower chain Guard bracket (right)

Fortunately I had access to an original paint 1937 chain guard.

Note the pin striping. Doesn't look very professional. Hard to say if it came from the factory like this or if it was added later. I've seen other factory pin striping for the late 30's and it has a similar look. With a little practice I think I can do better.

After months of work I finally have the chain guard mounted. Next Post: Speedometer.

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco

patiodadio · 02-23-2012, 05:06 AM

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Nixels · 02-23-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kallehof

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco

Issat a 1937 NOS stove bolt as issued from the Indian parts house?

It's looking good, Kalle

kallehof · 02-28-2012, 12:14 AM

I dropped off my Bike at SF Moto last Wednesday evening. Ran into Red Fred who was dropping
off his bike too. Here's a few shots I took and some links to pictures of the show.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...9007664&type=3
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4411347&type=1
http://obsoleteiron.blogspot.com/201...4ca06bb048b2a6
http://www.facebook.com/events/156994474411347/

My 1937 Indian Chief Project.

Red Fred's 1936 Indian Four Project "4-play".

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco

kallehof · 03-03-2012, 08:32 PM

I stopped by the show and took some pictures. Enjoy.

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco

Unstable Rider · 03-03-2012, 08:54 PM

Simple lines, fine boned frames, the looks proven to be TIMELESS.

MikeO · 03-04-2012, 01:25 AM

Wow!

newcastlebrown · 03-05-2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeO

Wow!

+1

Awesome

kallehof · 03-10-2012, 10:04 PM

Working on an Indian and buying parts is expensive. And the most expensive accessory for me was the Speedometer. In 1937 a speedometer was an option. In 1938 and later Indians the tank is hollowed out so the speedometer sits down in the center console. But in 1937 the speedometer Sits above the tank. It was actually one of the aspects on the 37 that applied to me. the speedometer cable on the 1937 looks like a real after thought. It by no means blends into anything. And I have to admit I like that. Two Corbin Speedometers were available in 1937. 100mph and 120 mph. I didn't really care which one I put on the bike. I searched Ebay and the swap meets for two years. At one point I was at the Dixon swap meet and had a 100mph speedometer in my hands. I hesitated, set it down, and walked away. When I went back it was gone. I really kicked myself for that one. It was a good price and was in my hands. So I've learned to do my homework,know the going price and when you see what you want jump on it.

Corbin Speedometers are common. There are a few on ebay all of the time. But they go for $700-$1500. Plus to have them serviced starts at $200. Indian Speedometers have Indian on the face plate and you can find other Corbin speedometers that have the same shell but have a Corbin face plate. I suspect They are all the same.

Here's a picture of a 100 MPH Corbin speedometer. The slit across the Indian logo is where the light shines on the face plate plate. This picture is from the Indian Bobber website and is from a 1937 Indian Chief call "Ponderosa". http://www.indian-bobbers.com/indian..._Ponderosa.php

Next Post: Jerry Greers Engineering in Watertown, South Dakota

Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco, CA

ricochetrider · 03-10-2012, 11:26 PM

Boy there's some bikes in the "unfinished projects" department to drive some rivet-counters completely bonkers!

Hey your own project is lookin GOOOOOD tho.

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02-17-2012, 10:10 AM	#64
kallehof ^OP kalle Joined: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 60	Unfinished Projects 2012 Jason Friend invited me to show my bike in the 2012 Unfinished Projects Show. It opens at 6pm on Saturday February 25th. at 275 8th Street (Second Floor) in San Francisco. So my bike along with an Indian four project by Red Fred Johansson and a few dozen other unfinished projects and art work will be on display. Check it out. This is a link to a printable pdf: http://www.motosf.com/unfinishedprojects2012.pdf Pictures from last year: http://vorhese.com/gallery/album453 Kalle Hoffman San Francisco

02-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#65
kallehof ^OP kalle Joined: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 60	37 bobber I stopped by Red Fred's place today to use his lathe and got a chance to take a few pictures of fellow SFMC member Ron Bond and his 1937 Indian bobber. Ron said he plans on going to the "Unfinished Projects" show this weekend and he's a good friend the organizer Jason Anderson (www.neoedo.com). I can't make it on Saturday but the show runs for two weeks so I'll stop by and take some pictures next week some time. Ron Bond with his 1937 Indian Bobber. Red Fred's chopped 1933 Model A Ford pickup in the background. Note the brake lever on the back brake reversed (pointing up) to make clearance for the Custom fishtail exhaust. Vintage style leather generator belt. Ron Bond takes off. Kalle Hoffman San Francisco kallehof screwed with this post 02-21-2012 at 09:33 AM

02-22-2012, 11:02 PM	#66
kallehof ^OP kalle Joined: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 60	Chain Guard The fender for 1937 is the same shape as 1938 but the lower bracket is different. The brake switch on a 37 is behind the bracket and the 38 the switch is on the front. Unfortunately nobody reproduces the 1937 bracket so I had to make one. Reproduction 1938 lower chain guard bracket (left), Reproduction 1937 Lower chain Guard bracket (right) Fortunately I had access to an original paint 1937 chain guard. Note the pin striping. Doesn't look very professional. Hard to say if it came from the factory like this or if it was added later. I've seen other factory pin striping for the late 30's and it has a similar look. With a little practice I think I can do better. After months of work I finally have the chain guard mounted. Next Post: Speedometer. Kalle Hoffman San Francisco kallehof screwed with this post 02-22-2012 at 11:11 PM

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02-28-2012, 12:14 AM	#69
kallehof ^OP kalle Joined: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 60	The Unfinished Projects 2012 Show I dropped off my Bike at SF Moto last Wednesday evening. Ran into Red Fred who was dropping off his bike too. Here's a few shots I took and some links to pictures of the show. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...9007664&type=3 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4411347&type=1 http://obsoleteiron.blogspot.com/201...4ca06bb048b2a6 http://www.facebook.com/events/156994474411347/ My 1937 Indian Chief Project. Red Fred's 1936 Indian Four Project "4-play". Kalle Hoffman San Francisco kallehof screwed with this post 02-28-2012 at 04:33 PM

03-03-2012, 08:32 PM	#70
kallehof ^OP kalle Joined: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 60	Unfished Projects I stopped by the show and took some pictures. Enjoy. Kalle Hoffman San Francisco

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03-10-2012, 10:04 PM	#74
kallehof ^OP kalle Joined: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 60	Speedometer Working on an Indian and buying parts is expensive. And the most expensive accessory for me was the Speedometer. In 1937 a speedometer was an option. In 1938 and later Indians the tank is hollowed out so the speedometer sits down in the center console. But in 1937 the speedometer Sits above the tank. It was actually one of the aspects on the 37 that applied to me. the speedometer cable on the 1937 looks like a real after thought. It by no means blends into anything. And I have to admit I like that. Two Corbin Speedometers were available in 1937. 100mph and 120 mph. I didn't really care which one I put on the bike. I searched Ebay and the swap meets for two years. At one point I was at the Dixon swap meet and had a 100mph speedometer in my hands. I hesitated, set it down, and walked away. When I went back it was gone. I really kicked myself for that one. It was a good price and was in my hands. So I've learned to do my homework,know the going price and when you see what you want jump on it. Corbin Speedometers are common. There are a few on ebay all of the time. But they go for $700-$1500. Plus to have them serviced starts at $200. Indian Speedometers have Indian on the face plate and you can find other Corbin speedometers that have the same shell but have a Corbin face plate. I suspect They are all the same. Here's a picture of a 100 MPH Corbin speedometer. The slit across the Indian logo is where the light shines on the face plate plate. This picture is from the Indian Bobber website and is from a 1937 Indian Chief call "Ponderosa". http://www.indian-bobbers.com/indian..._Ponderosa.php Next Post: Jerry Greers Engineering in Watertown, South Dakota Kalle Hoffman San Francisco, CA

03-10-2012, 11:26 PM	#75
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