38 Indian Chief

[Bills37]

I've been hauling the frame, front end & wheels for a 38 Chief for the better part of 35 years. I guess it's time to fish or cut bait with it.

[Bills37]

Remove the rubber bumper from the front fender and found some original paint.






I also found that I had a pair of correct cylinders, they're in rough shape but they can be saved. More on that later.

[tfburke3]

I also have a 38 chief project,but I am no expert.
I believe your cylinders are 35-37.I believe the lowest exhaust port fin is one fin with the cylinder on 38-39 chiefs.
Tom

[gww]

fish on. that chum n worked.

[Bills37]

You sir are correct. The rest of the engine is a 37 too. It's what I got on the shelf. The purist can cannibalize it after I'm gone.

[Bills37]

The bore for the kicker shaft was egged out so I cleaned it up and installed an oversize shaft in it.

[Bills37]

Things are progress nicely, I've got a rolling chassis at this point. A big thanks to Greer Engineering for powder coating and lacing the wheels.

[Bills37]

These showed up last week, I've been waiting for a year.


http://imgur.com/4RsnAWv


http://imgur.com/088coGd

http://imgur.com/JkdpBJk

[Shaky Jake]

Looking good... keep going!


Kevin

[Bills37]

Rut Roh, I've got a little fitment issue.



The left tank is pinching the speedo cable against the frame.



The lower right mounting hole does not line up.