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  1. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    went to a local motorcycle/car show me and my buddy 5TonLarry went to a local bike/car show. It was mostly harley bikes so imagine the looks when they found out it's an Indian....LOL...loved it...
  2. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    I may be willing to trade for a really nice M342A2 2 1/2 ton dump:grd:
  3. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    finished the restoration.... Hey gang, Just to clearify, the serial numbers show it's a 1941 so my original post isn't exactly correct! I just finished installing the re-upholstered seat, fired her up and took her for a spin up and down the street. It's a crappy day today (cloudy and...
  4. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    I found original WW2 lusterless under the black paint in several spots including the tanks, frame and seat brackets.
  5. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    let the teardown begin! Started tearing into the restoration project. once I started taking parts off, I couldn't stop:grd: came across some NOS handlebars in Iowa...well worth the trip. just needed some repair and touchup. got her tore down pretty good. starting re-painting fenders...
  6. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    It will grind only when going into first from a stand still. After that, she shifts great. No gear grinding. The truck is the front corner of my 5 ton.
  7. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    I figured out she's a 1941. None the less, here's a video I took today. Clean a few parts, add some fresh gas and BINGO, she's ALIVE!!! I'll drink to that:beer: Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ExhN7D7OvY
  8. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    As you can see by the pic, this one was civilianized as well. It'll be a pleasure to rough sand the chrome, prime and give her a coat of O.D. green.
  9. bigmike

    1942 indian 741 joins the family

    Lookie look what the cat brought home... She's a 1942 indian motorcycle model 741. engine and frame numbers are correct. O.D. green under the black paint. fired her up today...started in 2 kicks. I'll be restoring her to original so any and all help will be much appreciated. I'll post...
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