1946, 1947, 1948, & 1950 INDIAN CHIEF PROJECTS FOR SALE, Solid, no Junk.
I got these bikes mostly in the 1980's as I was planning on a restoration shop. I soon found out that parts manufacturing was my passion, 30 years ago. I've been collecting and manufacturing additional parts for these machines ever since then. It finally came time to put the bikes together and here they are. Half don't run and half have Jim Mosher powerplants that do run and ride. The big majority of the sheetmetal is original Indian. All bikes have Linkert M344 or M350 carbs, rebuilt Autolite distributors, and complete Autolite generators. 7 bikes have rebuilt and working Corbin or Stewart Warner speedometers and 8 have OEM headlights, some are NOS Motolamps. All bikes were properly assembled by me, so you can easily see what's there and that the parts fit. I've been doing this since I got my first bike, a 1953 Chief, 57 years ago.
If it is important for you to modify the bikes on offer by adding or subtrating parts or to negotiate the prices, this website is not for you. Same for those that want me to assemble their dream Indian Chief project bike.

1946 Indian Chief For Sale, #1, 346292/CDF292. 
Price when ready to sell. NM title in my name.
This will be a running and driveable motorcycle. VIN #, 346292, is the frame number. Motor number, CDF292, is not on the title. Not registered, so, no license plate.
No junk or damaged parts unless specifically noted. All parts are good and usable, requiring normal restoration methods.
The bike is "matching numbers" by collectors and AMCA standards.
This bike is a great candidate for restoration to stock condition. This very low numbered 1946 Chief, manufactured in March, 1946, is desireable because so few have survived.

#1: 1946 INDIAN CHIEF, MATCHING NUMBERS, 346292 / CDF 292.
74 Cubic inch motor, Standard cams and followers. Correct 74" standard heads. Jim Mosher rebuilt powerplant (motor, primary, transmission).
ORIGINAL: Linkert M-344 carb, Autolite distributor rebuilt, Autolite generator, rebuilt Corbin 1946-47 speedo, rear speedo drive, Hoyt ampmeter, large letter ignition switch, Motolamp headlight, horn, NOS brake light switch, front and rear fenders, gas tanks, NOS 1942-46 tank emblems, tool box, Air Cleaner, hand brake lever, straightened frame, and NOS 18" cadmium/black wheels (2).

Original very early 1946 Frame, 346292. 
About 7000 Chiefs were made in the 1946 model year.
OEM 74 Cubic inch motor, standard cams and followers. OEM correct 74" heads. OEM 10 tooth, 1944-51 kick starter, cadmium.
Frame is straight and has all tabs and brackets. Powdercoated.
Complete set rear shocks. Chrome shock covers. Good springs and bushings. Taken apart and properly assembled by me.
OEM top shock mounting bolts. New headstock bearings.
OEM seat post assembly, Parkerized. OEM solo seat pan with new brown leather cover, fringe, and embossed logo. OEM cast steel seat T fitted and powdercoated.
New Starklite front crashbars, p-coated, with OEM horn and JMB mount.
Starklite new footboards with OEM mounting cleats.
OEM rear crash bar set.
OEM battery tray assembly.
JMB 1940-47 Jiffy Stand assembly for 18" wheels, 4140 chromoly steel. Has a mounted JMB 1946 Center Stand, 4140 steel, and flat spring.dd paragraph to your block, write your own text and edit me.

GAS TANKS, SHEET METAL, WHEELS and BRAKES, BRAKE and CLUTCH CONTROLS, SPROCKETS, SADDLE & SEAT T.
OEM 1946 Gas Tanks are solid and rust free. All 4 oil tank fittings, Starklite hardened stem petcocks. OEM, NOS, 1942-46 Indian Script red tank emblems, are properly mounted to soldered gas tank mounts. Stainless steel gas and oil caps.
OEM rear fender with complete tail light assembly with correct glass lens.
OEM front fender. Truck front fender light assembly. Not original. Indian used a KD517 fender lamp.
Purchase special chain guard from Greer.
OEM generator belt guard.
OEM tool box with lock and keys, chrome.
OEM, NOS, Front and rear wheels have painted black rims, cadmium plated spokes, and complete good hubs. New owner should replace old tires and tubes. 4.00X18 was stock. I like 4.50X18.
OEM complete brake drums, brake shoes, brake backing plates, brake cam levers, front hollow axle, rear chain adjustor, and wheel spacer. P-coated black parts.
OEM and new 12 lug nuts, new Greer front axle, and JMB rear axle.
Brake and clutch pedals are correct for 1946. JMB control rods are stainless. OEM brake cam levers w/correct bolts. JMB rear brake bellcrank, 4140 steel. OEM front brake lever with JMB heavy brake cable. 3 forged rod clevises. Front and rear brakes work.
New Greer rear sprocket. Transmission sprocket new, stock 23 tooth.
OEM Parkerized seat post assembly. OEM solo seat pan with new brown leather cover, fringe, and embossed logo. OEM cast steel seat T fitted and powdercoated.

SHIFTER, HANDLEBARS.
OEM right hand shifter, needs rechrome or change it to the left type. Stainless control rod and correct OEM 1937-47 bellcranks. OEM Bakelite shift knob.
New, Greer, standard, internal control handlebars, p-coated. Complete with throttle and spark controls with grips and control cables. OEM, NOS, dimmer switche is installed with wiring. New horn button installed with wiring. OEM hand brake lever, with JMB heavy brake cable, operates the front brake that works.

ELECTRICAL PARTS, DASH, SPEEDOMETER and DRIVE.
Handlebar switches with wires (2), new wire harnesses, JMB rebuilt OEM autolight distributor, new 6 volt "Flame Thrower" coil, OEM early 1946 horn with chrome face and JMB mount, OEM brake light switch, OEM Autolite 6 volt generator needs rebuild, OEM Motolamp headlight with bakelite wiring pad complete, truck front fender light complete with glass lens, and OEM tail light assy with new glass. Spark plug wiring harness tube and mount with cloth covered wires, Indian C spark plugs.
Aluminum 1938-47 dash panel. OEM ignition large letters switch with keys, rebuilt by JMB.
OEM Cobin Speedometer, 1946-47, rebuilt, zero miles. OEM rear speedo drive that works and a new cable.

FRONT FORKS, LIGHTS.
Forks have 1948 specs. New bushings, fork shafts, & grease fittings. Shafts fitted to bushings with a long, Sunnen hone (gold standard). Cadmium plated small parts, new springs, OEM Monroe front shock. OEM bakelite Steering Damper Knob. New rubber bushings in OEM risers. Correct riser bolts (4). OEM 4" top fork links are available to purchase.
OEM Motolamp headlight with bakelite wiring pad complete, 6 volt bulb with a good plug assembly. Complete tail light assy. with correct glass lens, truck front fender light complete with glass lens (KD517 was original to 1946), OEM speedo light. OEM vertical (not diagonal) ampmeter HOYT METER works.

CADMIUM PLATING, PRIMARY, FUEL SYSTEM.
Almost all hardware is cadmium plated like OEM, and is new or in very good condition.
Good outer and inner primary cases. Sealed trans so use 30wt or 50 wt motor oil. All parts in primary cases are good OEM. New generator drive pully with new bushings. Original clutch plates and springs, good. I like Greer replacements.
Original M344 Linkert Carburetor, new JMB 1946 Fuel Filter Assy. with OEM Filter Stack, OEM 1940-1948 Air Cleaner, chrome cover, copper mesh filter. JMB cast iron type intake manifold with OEM Manifold Nuts. Starklite hard stem petcocks (2) and JMB fuel line with cast bronze T.

MOTOR, TRANSMISSION, KICKER and GEAR ASSY., GENERATOR, DISTRIBUTOR, EXHAUST.
Jim Mosher built Powerplant. 1946, 74" factory engine cases CDF292 that match the frame #346292.
OEM 74" flywheels, rods, and 74" heads. India cylinders with standard bore. Starklite motor internals. O-Ring valve covers. Recommend Greer Crank Vent.
OEM standard cams and gears. OEM standard cam followers. Jim Mosher rebuilt with Jim Mosher ground ramps.
OEM 1941-46 cast oil pump with Mosher fitted gears.
OEM transmission in good shape, complete, new bearings and good bushings, sealed for 85W-140 gear oil. Very good OEM or new Greer slider and cluster gears.
OEM 10 tooth, 1944-51, kicker, cadmium plated. OEM Kicker Gear, ratchet type. 32 tooth trans gear for distributor ignition.
OEM 6 volt Autolite generator comoplete, motors, rebuilt GAS2076 armature, needs rebuild.
Original Auto-Lite distributor. Complete and rebuilt by me.
New header and tail pipe. Plain steel.

PARTS in a BOX

1948 Indian Chief For Sale, , 3485268/CDH5268. Matching serial numbers. Price when ready to sell. NM title in my name.This will be a running and driveable motorcycle. NM title in my name. VIN #, 3485268, is the frame number. Motor number, CDH5268, is not on the title. Not registered, so, no license plate.No junk or damaged parts unless specifically noted. All parts are good and usable, requiring normal restoration methods.The bike is "matching numbers" by collectors and AMCA standards.This bike is a great candidate for restoration to stock condition. 1948 chiefs are desireable because of the gear drive oil pump and the engine cases have cast-in oil scrappers.

#2: 1948 Indian Chief, matching numbers, 3485268 / CDH 5268.
74 Cubic inch motor, Standard cams and followers. Correct 74" standard heads. Jim Mosher rebuilt powerplant (motor, primary, transmission).
ORIGINAL: Linkert M-344 carb, Autolite distributor rebuilt, Autolite generator, dash panel, fresh Stewart Warner speedo, ignition switch, headlight, horn, front and rear fenders, front fender tip, gas tanks, Indian script tank emblems, chain guard, and generator belt guard.

Original later 1948 Frame, 3485268. About 7000 Chiefs were made in the 1948 model year.
OEM 74 Cubic inch motor, standard cams and followers. OEM correct 74" heads. OEM 10 tooth, 1944-51 kick starter, cadmium.
Frame is straight and has all tabs and brackets. Powdercoated.
Complete set rear shocks. Chrome shock covers. Good springs and bushings. Taken apart and properly assembled by me.
OEM top shock mounting bolts. New headstock bearings.
OEM seat post assembly. OEM solo seat pan with new leather cover and embossed logo. OEM cast steel seat T fitted and powdercoated.
New Starklite front crashbars with OEM horn and mount mount.
Starklite new footboards with OEM mounting cleats.
OEM rear crash bar set.
OEM battery tray assembly.
JMB 1948 front mounted Jiffy Stand assembly, 4140 chromoly steel. Has a mounted JMB Center Stand, 4140 steel, and flat spring.

GAS TANKS, SHEET METAL, WHEELS and BRAKES, BRAKE and CLUTCH CONTROLS, SPROCKETS, SADDLE & SEAT T.
OEM 1948 Gas Tanks are solid and rust free. All 4 oil tank fittings, Starklite hardened stem petcocks. OEM 1947-48 Indian Script tank emblems, are properly mounted with #2-56 screws to gas tanks. Stainless steel gas and oil caps.
OEM rear fender with complete tail light assembly with correct glass lens.
OEM front fender. OEM front fender tip. Starklite Front fender light assembly with OEM base.
OEM chain guard.
OEM generator belt guard.
Starklite tool box with lock and keys.
Front and rear wheels have new rims and stainless spokes with complete good hubs. New owner should replace old tires and tubes.
OEM complete brake drums, brake shoes, brake backing plates, brake cam levers, front hollow axle, rear chain adjustor, and wheel spacer. P-coated black parts.
OEM and new 12 lug nuts, new Greer front axle, and JMB rear axle.
IMS front hub cap, Indian script, chromed.
Brake and clutch pedals are correct for 1948. JMB control rods are stainless. OEM brake cam levers w/correct bolts. JMB rear brake bellcrank, 4140 steel. OEM front brake lever with JMB heavy brake cable. 3 forged rod clevises. Front and rear brakes work.
New Greer rear sprocket. Transmission sprocket new, 24 tooth.
OEM chrome seat post assembly. OEM solo seat pan with new leather cover and embossed logo. OEM cast steel seat T fitted and powdercoated.

SHIFTER, HANDLEBARS.
OEM left hand shifter, chrome. Stainless control rod and correct OEM 1948-51 bellcranks. Has JMB Indian accessory chromed shift knob, 183001.
New, Greer, 4" rise, internal control handlebars, chrome. Complete with throttle and spark controls with grips and control cables. Both switches are new and installed with wiring. OEM hand brake lever, with JMB heavy brake cable, operates the front brake that works.

ELECTRICAL PARTS, DASH, SPEEDOMETER and DRIVE.
Handlebar switches with wires (2), new wire harnesses, JMB rebuilt OEM autolight distributor, new 6 volt "Flame Thrower" coil, OEM 1948-53 horn with chrome face and stock mount, OEM brake light switch, OEM Autolite 6 volt generator needs rebuild, OEM Sealed Beam headlight with bakelite wiring pad, needs restoration, complete Starklite front fender light with OEM base, and OEM tail light assy with new glass. Spark plug wiring harness tube and mount with cloth covered wires, Indian C spark plugs.
Chromed steel 1948-53 dash panel. OEM ignition switch with keys, rebuilt by JMB.
OEM Stewart-Warner Speedometer, 1948-51, fresh, proper, rebuild by Speedo Stan in Arizona. OEM front speedo drive with new fiber gear and new cable.

FRONT FORKS, LIGHTS.
Forks have 1948 specs. New bushings, fork shafts, & grease fittings. Shafts fitted to bushings with a long, Sunnen hone (gold standard). Cadmium plated small parts, new springs, Starklite front shock. JMB Indian Steering Damper Knob, chrome plated. New rubber bushings in OEM risers. Correct riser bolts (4).
OEM Sealed Beam headlight with bakelite wiring pad, needs restoration, 6 volt bulb with a good plug assembly. Complete tail light assy. with correct glass lens, Starklite front fender light with OEM base, speedo and generator indicator lights.

CADMIUM PLATING, PRIMARY, FUEL SYSTEM.
Almost all hardware is cadmium plated like OEM, and is new or in very good condition.
Good outer and inner primary cases. Sealed trans so use 30wt or 50 wt motor oil. All parts in primary cases are good OEM. New generator drive pully with new bushings. Original clutch plates and springs, good. I like Greer replacements.
Original M344 Linkert Carburetor, new JMB 1948 Fuel Filter Assy. with OEM Filter Stack, Starklite 1940-1948 Air Cleaner, chrome cover, K&N air filter. 1948-53 aluminum OEM Intake Manifold with brass sleeves and OEM Manifold Nuts. Starklite hard stem petcocks (2) and JMB fuel line with cast bronze T.

MOTOR, TRANSMISSION, KICKER and GEAR ASSY., GENERATOR, DISTRIBUTOR, EXHAUST.
Jim Mosher built Powerplant. 1948, 74" factory engine cases CDH5268 that match the frame #3485268.
OEM 74" flywheels, rods, and 74" heads. Australian cylinders with standard bore. Starklite motor internals. O-Ring valve covers. Recommend Greer Crank Vent.
OEM standard cams and gears. OEM standard cam followers. Jim Mosher rebuilt with Jim Mosher ground ramps.
OEM Aluminum oil pump with Mosher fitted gears.
OEM transmission in good shape, complete, new bearings and good bushings, sealed for 85W-140 gear oil. Very good OEM or new Greer slider and cluster gears.
OEM 10 tooth, 1944-51, kicker, cadmium plated. OEM Kicker Ball Bearing Gear, has non-slip spring/ball upgrade. 32 tooth trans gear for distributor ignition.
OEM 6 volt Autolite generator needs rebuild. Has rebuilt GAS2076 armature.
Original Auto-Lite distributor. Complete and rebuilt by me.
Starklite new header pipe, chrome. Fits. Tail pipe.

PARTS in a BOX

1950 Indian Chief For Sale, #3, C-2335/C-2157. Bike is assembled and running. Price and photos, soon.
NM title in my name. VIN #, C-2335, is the frame number. Motor number, C-2157, is not on the title. Not registered, so, no license plate.
No junk or damaged parts unless specifically noted. All parts are good and usable, requiring normal restoration methods.
The bike is a "matching numbers" by AMCA standards: 1950 frame and 1950 motor are the same year. 1000 Chiefs were made in 1950. The second 500 started with serial number C-2001.

#3: 1950 Indian Chief, 1950 frame and motor, C-2335 / C-2157, Second Series 1950, C-2001 thru C-2500.
80 cubic inch motor, Bonneville cams and followers. Correct 80" heads. 1950-53 Torque evener in primary. New Starklite rods and T&O flywheels.
ORIGINAL: Linkert M-350 carb, Autolite distributor rebuilt, Autolite generator, fresh Stewart Warner speedo, ignition switch, headlight, horn, hand brake lever, and Aerodraulic forks
New, Matt Blake, 1950-51 only gas tanks and fenders. 12 volt system with electronic ignition. Kubota alternator in an Indian Autolite generator housing.
Jim Mosher rebuilt powerplant (motor, primary, transmission).

Original 1950 Frame, C-2335. 1000 Chiefs were made in 1950. 
This is one of the 2nd group of 500 made, starting with serial number C-2001.
OEM 80 Cubic inch motor, Bonneville cams and followers. OEM correct 80" heads. Torque evener. JMB 12 tooth, long, 80" kicker, cadmium plated.
 Frame is straight and has all tabs and brackets. Powdercoated.
Complete set rear shocks. Stainless Steel covers that I had made in England. Good springs and bushings. Taken apart and properly assembled by me.
OEM top rear shock mounting bolts. New headstock bearings.
OEM chromed seat post assembly. Solo seat with leather cover from India. OEM cast steel seat T fitted and powdercoated.
Starklite front crashbars mounted to frame. OEM horn mounted to crash bars.
Starklite new footboards with OEM mounting cleats.
OEM battery tray assembly.
JMB 1950-53 front mounted Jiffy Stand assembly, 4140 chromoly steel. Has a mounted JMB Center Stand, 4140 steel, and flat spring.
GAS TANKS, FENDERS, SHEET METAL, WHEELS and BRAKES, BRAKE and CLUTCH CONTROLS, SPROCKETS, SADDLE & SEAT T.
Matt Blake 1950-51 Gas Tanks are new. Starklite hardened stem petcocks. JMB 1948-53 Indian Script tank emblems, are properly mounted with #2-56 screws to gas tanks. Stainless steel gas and oil caps. All sheetmetal spray-can painted for rust protection.
Matt Blake front and rear fenders, 1950-51 versions.
New Starklite chain guard.
New Starklite generator belt guard.
New Starklite tool box with keys.
OEM front and rear wheels with good, complete hubs. Powdercoated black rims with OEM sized stainless steel spokes and nipples. Even though they look good, new owner should replace old tires and tubes.
OEM p-coated complete brake drums, brake shoes, p-coated brake backing plates, brake cam levers, front hollow axle, rear chain adjustor, and wheel spacer.
OEM and new 12 lug nuts, new Greer front axle, and JMB rear axle.
P-coated Brake and clutch pedals are correct for 1950. JMB control rods are stainless. OEM brake cam levers w/correct bolts. JMB rear brake bellcrank, 4140 steel. OEM front brake lever with JMB heavy brake cable. 3 forged rod clevises. Front and rear brakes work.
New Greer rear 43 tooth sprocket attached to Starklite, new, rear brake drum assembly. New tall 25 tooth transmission sprocket.
OEM chromed seat post assembly. Solo seat with leather cover from India. OEM cast steel seat T fitted and powdercoated.

SHIFTER, HANDLEBARS.
OEM Left hand shifter, chromed. Stainless control rod and correct 1948-51 OEM bellcranks. Has JMB chrome Indian bonze insert Headdress shift knob, 183001.
Greer internal control handlebars, low rise. Complete with throttle and spark controls with grips and control cables. Both switches are new and are installed with wiring. OEM right hand brake lever, with heavy brake cable, operates the front brake that works.

ELECTRICAL PARTS, DASH, SPEEDOMETER and DRIVE.
Handlebar switches with wires (2), new wire harnesses, JMB rebuilt OEM autolight distributor, new 12 volt "Flame Thrower" resistor coil, OEM 1948-53 horn with chrome face and stock mount, brake light switch, OEM Autolite generator converted to 12 volt Kubota alternator and volyage regulator, OEM sealed beam headlight, need to rechrome headlight shell, 12 volt AGM battery in rubber shell, complete Starklite front fender and OEM/new rear tail lights that work. Spark plug wiring harness tube and mount with cloth covered wires, Indian C spark plugs.
Chromed steel 1948-53 dash panel. OEM ignition switch with keys, rebuilt by JMB.
OEM Stewart Warner Speedometer, 1948-51, freshly rebuiltby Speedo Stan in Arizona. Front speedo cable and working SW front speedo drive.

FRONT FORKS, LIGHTS.
Aerodraulic Forks 1950-51. New bushings, fork seals, Starklite lower fork tubes p-coated. Starklite chrome covers. Cadmium plated small parts. JMB Indian Steering Damper Knob, chrome plated. New rubber bushings in OEM risers. Correct riser allen bolts (4).
OEM Sealed Beam Headlight. Headlight shell needs rechrome. Starklite chromed bezel. New 12 volt bulb with a good plug assembly. Complete tail light assy. with correct glass lens, Starklite front fender light with OEM base, dash speedo light and generator indicator light.

CADMIUM PLATING, PRIMARY, FUEL SYSTEM.
Almost all hardware is cadmium plated like OEM, and is new or in very good condition.
Good 80" outer and inner primary cases. All parts in primary cases are good. Has 1950-53 Torque evener. New generator drive pully with new bushings. Greer clutch plates and springs.
Original M350 Linkert Carburetor rebuilt by Tom Cotton, new JMB 1948 Fuel Filter Assy. with OEM Brass Filter Stack, 1950-53 Indian Script Air Cleaner with copper filter kit. OEM Aluminum Intake Manifold, Tom Cotton PEEK Seals, with OEM Manifold Nuts. Starklite hard stem petcocks and OEM type fuel line.

MOTOR, TRANSMISSION, KICKER and GEAR ASSY., GENERATOR, DISTRIBUTOR, EXHAUST.
Jim Mosher built Powerplant. 80" factory engine cases C-2157, matching case half numbers "22" on ignition coil mounting shelf. There were a total of 1000 1950 Chiefs built. This is one of the 500, second series 1950 Chiefs that started with serial number C-2001.
T&O 80" flywheels, Starklite rods, and OEM 80" heads. Cylinders sleeved to standard bore, Starklite O-Ring valve covers,
OEM Bonneville cams and gears. OEM Bonneville cam followers. Rebuilt with Jim Mosher ground ramps.
OEM Aluminum oil pump fitted by Jim Mosher.
OEM transmission in good shape, complete, new bearings and good bushings. New Greer slider and cluster gears.
JMB 12 tooth, 1952-53, 80" kicker, chrome. OEM Kicker Gear, 32 tooth for distributor ignition.
OEM Autolite generator fitted with a 12 volt Kubota Alternator and voltage regulator.
OEM Autolite generator, as a spare, with voltage regulator strap. Complte high output version but with no field coils or brushes.
Original Auto-Lite distributor. Complete and rebuilt by me.
Starklite header exhaust pipe. New muffler and tail pipe. Not chromed, I suggest ceramic coating.

1946 Indian Chief For Sale, #7, 3464044/CDG7668. $13,500 with NM title in my name. 
Add $2500 for OEM Corbin speedometer assembly and OEM NOS Motolamp headlight.
VIN #, 3464044, is the frame number. Motor number, CDG7668, is not on the title. Not registered, so, no license plate.
No junk or damaged parts unless specifically noted. All parts are good and usable, requiring normal restoration methods.
The bike is NOT "matching numbers" by AMCA standards: Motor and frame are different years. A set of 1946 cases is included if you prefer "matching numbers".
Bike would make a nice custom or a stock Chief. I ran the dual exhaust for awhile. Adding a 12 volt system with electronic ignition is recommended.

#7: 1946 Indian Chief, 1946 frame with a 1947 motor, 3464044 / CDG7668.
80 Cubic inch motor, Bonneville cams and followers. Correct 80" heads. 12 tooth, long, 80" kicker.
Set of later 1946 cases, solid and undamaged, are included, CDF5203.
ORIGINAL: Linkert M-344 carb, 1940-48 air cleaner (need rechrome), Autolite distributor rebuilt, Autolite generator (need rebuild), hand brake lever, 1946-47 Corbin speedo, rear speedo drive, ignition switch, ampmeter (need rebuild), NOS Motolamp headlight, rear fender, gas tanks, and tool box (no lid).

Original 1946 Frame, 3464044.
Frame has all tabs and brackets. Rear motor mount needs to be tweaked to fit bolt. Kickstarter gear mesh adjusted at this time. All other parts fit.
Complete set rear shocks. OEM used chrome covers. Good springs and bushings. Taken apart and properly assembled by me.
OEM top shock mounting bolts. New headstock bearings.
OEM seat post assembly. OEM solo seat with torn leather cover. OEM cast steel seat T, right, rear loop needs repair.
Aluminum footboards and OEM mounting cleats.
OEM battery tray assembly.
1941-47 Jiffy Stand assembly, 4140 chromoly steel, installed. Comes with a new, JMB, 1948 Prop Stand, 4140 chromoly steel, not installed. Most people use the 1948 stand. Has a mounted JMB Center Stand, 4140 steel, and flat spring.

GAS TANKS, SHEET METAL, WHEELS and BRAKES, BRAKE and CLUTCH CONTROLS, SPROCKETS, SADDLE & SEAT T.
OEM 1946 Gas Tanks are solid and rust free. All 4 oil tank fittings, two new petcocks, and JMB fuel line. The OEM 1942-46 Indian head tank emblems, very rare, are properly mounted. Stainless steel gas and oil caps.
OEM rear fender with complete tail light assembly. 1936-7 glass lens. Rear fender trim set and rear bumper/fender brace set (3 tubing pieces) included (not shown).
Reproduction front fender from India. The fender is shaped properly, straight, and mounts nicely. Not a smooth surface finish. Front fender light assembly. Front fender trim set included (not shown).
New Starklite chain guard. these are nice.
OEM generator belt guard. Needs forward 4 inches of sheetmetal replaced. Not that bad of a job.
OEM tool box missing door and lock. A fabrication for a sheetmetal shop.
OEM wheels with good, complete hubs. Wheels were sandblasted and painted silver.
OEM complete brake drums, brake shoes, brake backing plates, brake cam levers, front hollow axle, rear chain adjustor, and wheel spacer.
OEM and new 12 lug nuts, new Greer front axle, and JMB rear axle.
Brake and clutch pedals are correct for 1946. JMB control rods are stainless. OEM brake cam levers w/correct bolts. JMB rear brake bellcrank, 4140 steel. OEM front brake lever with JMB heavy brake cable. 3 forged rod clevises. Front and rear brakes work.
No rear sprocket. Transmission sprocket new but undersized, 21 tooth.
OEM seat post assembly. OEM solo seat with torn leather cover. OEM cast steel seat T, right, rear loop needs repair.

SHIFTER, HANDLEBARS.
New, Greer, left hand shifter, painted. Stainless control rod and correct OEM bellcranks. Has JMB Indian Headdress shift knob.
OEM internal control handlebars in need of rechroming. Includes throttle and spark controls with grips. Both switches are new, in parts box. OEM right hand brake lever, with heavy brake cable, operates the front brake that works.

ELECTRICAL PARTS, DASH, SPEEDOMETER and DRIVE.
Handlebar switches (2), no wire harness, rebuilt OEM autolight distributor, has 6 volt coil, no horn, no plug wires, no brake light switch, OEM Autolite generator, complete in need of restortion, OEM NOS Motolamp headlight, complete front fender and tail lights that work.
Aluminum 3 hole dash panel, 1938-47. OEM ignition switch with keys, JMB restored. OEM 1947 ammeter with replacement face, needs restoration.
OEM Corbin Speedometer, 1946-47, rebuilt. OEM speedo face, mileage not accurate to the bike. No speedo cable, working Corbin rear speedo drive.

FRONT FORKS, LIGHTS.
Forks modified to 1948 specs. New bushings, fork shafts, & grease fittings. Shafts fitted to bushings with a long, Sunnen hone (gold standard). Cadmium plated small parts, new springs, Auto-equpi co. period, replacement shock (get a new Starklite one). JMB Indian Steering Damper Knob, cadmium plated. New rubber bushings in OEM risers. Correct riser bolts (4).
OEM NOS Motolamp Headlight shell, original OD green. No dents. NOS Bakelite Junction Block Assy. OEM chromed bezel, OEM Motolamp Lens, new Reflector. New 6 volt bulb with a good plug assembly. Add 6 volts and it will light up. Complete tail light assy., reproduction front fender light with OEM base, OEM speedo light.

CADMIUM PLATING, PRIMARY, FUEL SYSTEM.
Almost all hardware is cadmium plated like OEM, and is new or in very good condition.
Good outer and inner primary cases. All parts in primary cases are good OEM. New generator drive pully with new bushings. Original clutch plates and springs, good. I like Greer replacements. No primary chain.
Original M344 Linkert Carburetor (complete but needs a modern float), new JMB Fuel Filter Assy. with OEM Filter Stack, OEM 1941-1948 Air Cleaner, cover needs restoration. 1947 Cast Iron type OEM Intake Manifold with OEM Manifold Nuts. New petcocks and has a JMB fuel line.

MOTOR, TRANSMISSION, KICKER and GEAR ASSY., GENERATOR, DISTRIBUTOR.
Powerplant requires a standard rebuild. Does not run.
OEM 80" flywheels, rods, and good 80" heads. Recommend T&O 80" flywheels. OEM cylinders with good fins.
OEM Bonneville cams and gears, good. 1947 front cam shaft separate. OEM Bonneville cam followers, good rollers. Mosher ground ramps.
OEM cast iron oil pump, complete, 1947 only. Needs to be properly fitted and tested.
OEM transmission in good shape, complete, new bearings and good bushings. Need to replace slider gear and cluster gear.
JMB 12 tooth, 1952-53, 80" kicker, cadmium. OEM Kicker Gear, 32 tooth for distributor ignition.
OEM complete Autolite generator. 6 volt high output. Motors but not rebuilt. New bearings, good field coils and brushes with rebuilt GAS2076 armature.
Original Auto-Lite distributor. Complete and rebuilt by me.

1946 indian Chief For Sale, # 8, 3466667/CDG9238. 80" motor with Bonnevile cams and followers. $11,000 with NM title in my name. 
Add $500 for Motolamp headlight.VIN #, 3466667, is the frame number. Motor number, CDG9238, is not on the title. Not registered, so, no license plate.No junk or damaged parts unless specifically noted. All parts are good and usable, requiring normal restoration methods.The bike is NOT "matching numbers" by AMCA standards: Motor and frame are different years. A set of good 1946 cases is included if you want "matching numbers".Bike would make a nice hot rod Bobber. Easier to build, work on, and pay for, than a stock Chief. Adding a 12 volt system with electronic ignition is recommended.

#8: 1946 Indian Chief, 1946 frame with a 1947 motor, 3466667 / CDG9238.80 Cubic inch motor, Bonneville cams and followers. Correct 80" heads. 12 tooth, long, 80" kicker.Set of 1946 cases with timing cover are included, CDF979.ORIGINAL: Linkert M-344 carb, Autolite distributor rebuilt, Autolite generator (need rebuild), hand brake lever, ignition switch, ampmeter (need rebuild), NOS Motolamp headlight, 1946 gas tanks, 1942-46 gas tank emblems, rear speedo drive.

Original 1946 Frame, 3466667.Frame has all brackets and tabs. Mesh between kicker and gear is too open. Tweak frame or use an offset kicker pin.Complete set rear shocks. Some OEM used chrome covers. Good springs and bushings. Taken apart and properly assembled by me.OEM top shock mounting bolts. New headstock bearings.OEM used footboards and mounting cleats.OEM battery tray with new replacement tray.Jiffy Stand assembly, 4140 chromoly steel. Has a mounted OEM Center Stand and flat spring, not shown.

GAS TANKS, WHEELS and BRAKES, SPEEDO DRIVE, BRAKE and CLUTCH CONTROLS, SPROCKETS, SADDLE & SEAT T.OEM 1946 Gas Tanks are solid and rust free. All 4 oil tank fittings, new petcocks (2). OEM 1942-46 Indian head tank emblems, very rare, are properly mounted.3 wheels and a hub. 2 good hubs between them. OEM wheels to be used as wheel building patterns. OEM hubs have complete internals. OEM front and rear brake drums have complete internals. All lug nuts. OEM & correct shoes, brake backing plates, brake cam levers, front axle. JMB rear axle, & good hollow axles. OEM rear chain adjustor, & spacer.OEM Corbin Rear speedo drive that works.Brake and clutch pedals are correct for 1946. JMB control rods are stainless. OEM brake cam levers w/correct bolts. JMB rear brake bellcrank, 4140 steel. OEM front brake lever with JMB heavy brake cable. 3 forged rod clevises. Front and rear brakes work.No rear sprocket. Transmission sprocket new but undersized.Saddle: Corbin-Gentry, HD K-Model, leather seat, new. OEM Seat T with end loops broken off. Seat T plate for custom mounting seat.

SHIFTER, HANDLEBARS.Old Iron Designs Left Hand Jockey Shifter. Polished stainless steel with JMB chromed accessory Indian Head Shift Knob. No linkage or bellcranks.OEM handlebars, never plated, not great. Control sleeve nuts Parkerized. No control sleeves. OEM right hand brake lever, with heavy brake cable, operates the front brake that works.

ELECTRICAL.Aluminum 3 hole Dash Panel, 1938-1947. OEM Ignition Switch with keys, rebuilt by me, Stark replacement top. OEM 1947 Ampmeter in need of restoration.OEM Motolamp Headlight, Autolite Distributor and Generator.

FRONT FORKS, LIGHTS.Forks modified to 1948 specs. New bushings, fork shafts, & grease fittings. Shafts fitted to bushings with a long, Sunnen hone (gold standard). Cadmium plated small parts, new springs, OEM MONROE shock. JMB Indian Steering Damper Knob, cadmium plated. New rubber bushings in OEM risers. Correct riser bolts (4).NOS Motolamp Headlight shell, original OD green. No dents. NOS Bakelite Junction Block Assy. OEM chromed bezel, OEM Motolamp Lens, new Reflector. New 6 volt bulb with a good plug assembly. Add 6 volts and it will light up. No tail light, fender light, or speedo light.

CADMIUM PLATING, PRIMARY, FUEL SYSTEM.Almost all hardware is cadmium plated like OEM, and is new or in very good condition.Good outer and inner primary cases. All parts in primary cases are good OEM. New generator drive pully with new bushings. Original clutch plates and springs, good. I like Greer replacements. No primary chain.Original M344 Linkert Carburetor (only needs a float), new JMB Fuel Filter Assy. with OEM Filter Stack, new JMB Indian Script Airhorn (Linkert type). 1947 Cast Iron type OEM Intake Manifold with OEM Manifold Nuts. New petcocks (2) and no fuel line.

MOTOR, TRANSMISSION, KICKER and GEAR ASSY., GENERATOR, DISTRIBUTOR.Powerplant requires a standard rebuild. Does not run.Original 80" flywheels, rods, and good 80" heads. Recommend T&O 80" flywheels. Cases matched from the factory.Original Bonneville cams and gears, good. Original Bonneville cam followers, good rollers. Mosher ground ramps.Original cast iron oil pump, complete, 1947 only. Needs to be properly fitted and tested.Original transmission in good shape, new bearings and good bushings, complete. Need to replace slider and cluster gears.JMB 12 tooth kicker, black, 1952-53 long type for 80" motors. Matching Kicker Gear, 32 tooth for distributor ignition.Original Autolite, 6 volt generator. Complete, motors but not rebuilt. New bearings, good brushes, good high output field coils and GAS2076 armature. OEM mounting bracket and cap.Original Auto-Lite distributor. Complete and rebuilt by me.

1947 Indian Chief For Sale, #9, 3472702/CDG2166. $10,000 with NM title in my name. 
Add $500 for Motolamp headlight.VIN #, 3472702, is the frame number. Motor number, CDG2166, is not on the title. Not registered, so, no license plate.No junk or damaged parts unless specifically noted. All parts are good and usable, requiring normal restoration methods.The bike is "matching numbers" by AMCA standards: Motor and frame are the same year.Bike would make a nice Bobber. Easier to build, work on, and pay for than a stock Chief. Adding a 12 volt system with electronic ignition is recommended.

#9: 1947 Indian Chief, 1947 frame and motor, 3472702 / CDG2166.74 Cubic inch motor, standard cams and followers. Correct 74" heads. 10 tooth, 1944-51 kicker.ORIGINAL: Linkert M-344 carb, Autolite distributor rebuilt, Autolite generator (need rebuild), hand brake lever, ignition switch, ampmeter (need rebuild), Motolamp headlight, 1947 gas tanks, and rear speedo drive.

Original 1947 Frame, 3472702.Good kicker pin repair. Replacement casting supplied if you want it to look NOT repaired.Frame has all tabs and brackets. Exception is fork stop under the headstock, replacement supplied. Braze or weld on.Complete set rear shocks. OEM used chrome covers. Good springs and bushings. Taken apart and properly assembled by me.OEM top shock mounting bolts. New headstock bearings.Battery tray. OEM footboard mounting cleats.Jiffy Stand assembly, 4140 chromoly steel. Has a mounted Center Stand, 4140 chromoly steel, and flat spring.

GAS TANKS, WHEELS and BRAKES, SPEEDO DRIVE, BRAKE and CLUTCH CONTROLS, SPROCKETS, SEAT BAR.OEM 1947 Fuel Tanks are solid and rust free. Petcock in right tank soldered is in place and needs to be removed. All 4 oil tank fitting included. Stainless steel gas & oil caps. JMB Indian script emblems properly attached directly to the gas tanks with 3 each #2-56 screws, as per original. All filler and dents can be easily seen through light coat of black primer.2 wheels and a hub, with 2 good hubs between them. Rear wheel to be used for a lacing pattern when assembling new wheels (not hard to do). The 2 OEM wheel hubs are complete. OEM parts include good: brake shoes, brake backing plates, all axles, brake drums (no rear sprocket), Brake Cam Levers, rear chain adjustor and spacer.Rear speedo drive is attached and works well.Front and Rear Brake Control assemblies are complete and the brakes work. All parts are correct for 1947. JMB Stainless control rods. JMB brake bell crank (4140 chromoly). Correct Hand Brake Lever and heavy brake cable.No rear sprocket or chain. New trans sprocket, too small to use.No seat. OEM cast steel Seat T. One loop end is broken off, left side. Can be fabricated and welded on.

SHIFTER, HANDLEBARS.Greer, new Left Hand Shifter, unplated. With JMB Indian Headress Shift Knob. Stainless control rod. OEM, correct 1947 Shifter Bellcranks.Handlebars are modern, 1 inch, external controls. NOS Dimmer Switch. Maybe OEM Horn Button. Both mounted to handlebars. OEM right hand brake lever, with heavy brake cable, operates the front brake that works.

ELECTRICAL.Aluminum Dash Panel, 1938-1947. Ignition Switch with keys, rebuilt by me, Stark top with the rest OEM. OEM 1947 Ampmeter in need of restoration.OEM Dimmer Switch and Horn Button Assy. OEM Motolamp Headlight, Autolite Distributor and Generator.

FRONT FORKS, LIGHTS.Forks modified to 1948 specs. New bushings, fork shafts, grease fittings, and 5/16" fender mount bolts. Shafts fitted to bushings with a long, Sunnen hone (gold standard). Cadmium plated small parts, chromed OEM springs, good reproduction shock. OEM Bakelite Steering Damper Knob, cracked and glue repaired. New rubber bushings in OEM risers. Correct riser bolts.OEM Motolamp Headlight with fading chrome shell. No dents. Bakelite Junction Block Assy. OEM bezel, OEM Motolamp Lens, new Reflector. New 6 volt bulb with a good plug assembly. No tail light, fender light, or speedo light.

CADMIUM PLATING, PRIMARY, FUEL SYSTEM.Almost all hardware is cadmium plated like OEM, and is new or in very good condition.Good outer and inner primary cases. All parts in primary cases are good OEM. New generator drive pully with new bushings. Original clutch plates and springs, good. I like Greer replacements. No primary chain.Original M344 Linkert Carburetor (only needs a float), new JMB Fuel Filter Assy. with OEM Filter Stack, new JMB Indian Script Airhorn (Linkert type). 1947 Cast Iron type OEM Intake Manifold with OEM Manifold Nuts. Needs petcocks and fuel line.

MOTOR, TRANSMISSION, KICKER and GEAR ASSY., GENERATOR, DISTRIBUTOR.1947 Chief Powerplant, 74 cubic inches. Powerplant requires a standard rebuild. Does not run.Original flywheels, rods, and good 74" heads. Good cylinders.Original standard cams and gears, good. Original standard cam followers, suggest new pins and rollers.Original cast iron oil pump, complete, 1947 only. Needs to be properly fitted and tested.Original transmission in good shape, new bearings and new bushings. Need to replace slider and cluster gears.Original 10 tooth Kicker and Kicker Gear, 32 tooth for distributor ignition.Original Autolite, 6 volt generator. Complete, motors but not rebuilt. OEM mounting bracket and cap.Original Auto-Lite distributor. Complete and rebuilt by me.No exhaust. Indian used 1 5/8" OD tubing.

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