The New Indian Motorcycle Restoration Guide

The "New Indian Motorcycle Restoration Guide 1932-1953", describes the great Indian motorcycles in unparalleled detail, including the famed Scout, and Sport Scout, the rugged Chief V-Twin, the classic Four, and all other civilian models.

Indian Motorcycle Restoration Guide 1932-53 Jerry Hatfield. Years of meticulous research by noted Indian guru Jerry Hatfield provide all the information youÆll ever need to authentically restore your Indian to prize-winning perfection. This incredibly detailedguide contains full coverage of all civilian Indian models from 1932-53. Model by model and year by year charts and tables cross-reference all the proper parts for ultimate restoration results. Sftbd ., 8 1/4"x 1 5/8", 256 pgs., 441 b&w ill.

What began as a motorized bicycle dreamed up between a young machinist named George Hedstrom and a champion cyclist named George Hendee, became one of the most popular motorcycles in the world: the Indian. Out of production for half a century, Indian retains the loyalty and admiration of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts everywhere. This book recounts the marque’s story from its earliest single-cylinder “motocycles” of 1901 through the bitter day in 1953 when the company shuttered Wigwam, its Springfield, Massachusetts, plant—with a nod to the trademark disputes that continue to this day. Text by noted Indian historian Jerry Hatfield, and more than 125 specially commissioned photographs and 25 black and white historical pictures, capture the seductive power and grace of the great models—the Scout, Chief, and Four, —and recreate the thrill the Indian generates to this day.

The building of a vintage Indian Chief motorcycle is more than the restoration of a bike?it?s the resurrection of a dream. Rebuilding the Indian chronicles one man?s journey through the fearful expanse of midlife in a quest for peace, parts, and a happy second fatherhood. Fred Haefele was a writer who couldn?t get his book published, an arborist whose precarious livelihood might just kill him, and an expectant father for the first time in over twenty years. He was in a rut, until he purchased a box of parts not so euphemistically referred to as a ?basket case? and tackled the restoration of an Indian Chief motorcycle. With limited mechanical skills, one foot in the money pit, and a colorful cast of local experts, Haefele takes us down the rocky road of restoration to the headlong, heart-thrilling rush of open highway on his gleaming midnight-blue Millennium Flyer.

From 1920 to 1949, Scouts and Sports Scouts-renowned for their handling and low center of gravity-were the motorcycles of choice among Indian enthusiasts heading for the race track. Likewise, the Scout and, to a lesser extent, vertical-engined Super Scout, have since come to be regarded as classic American road-bikes of the period. This history brings both the race and road bikes to life with a blend of archival images, modern color photography of restored bikes, and first-person accounts of legendary riders like Bobby Hill and Ed Kretz, who worked in bike shops during the week and raced for peanuts at local dirt tracks on Sundays.

Builders guide for restoration of vintage Indian Motorcycle engines and transmissions 1920's - 1953.

Want to amaze friends with all your knowledge of Indian motorcycles built from 1940 to 1953? Are you restoring a 1941, 1948 or 1952 model and need to know everything new for that year? Ever wonder what other motorcycle parts were used to build the model 648 Daytona Scout? What have you remembered of the military models 340-CAV, 148 M-1, 149-M, 340-B, 344-B, 640-B, 741-B, 841-B, or U.S. Navy Fire Wagon? Maybe you're more curious about models CZ125, Papoose, Police Scout Prototype, Maxim Emergency Defense Pumper, A45, Bandit Chaser or the futuristic StyleMaster Motor Scooter? Do you remember what years the lightweight models Brave, Arrow, Silver Arrow, Gold Arrow, Scout, Sport Scout, Super Scout, Sportsman Warrior or Warrior TT were first sold? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Data Book 1940-1953 is your one-stop information source for all the models that rolled off the lines, featuring Year-by-Year data listings including New Features, Production Totals, Specialty Models, Paint Colors, Retail Prices, Technical Specifications, Model Notes including Catalog, Articles and Historic.

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