1940 Indian Chief Classic Grey in San Diego, CA

1940 Indian Chief with a 1947 engine. Export model w/ metric speedometer.This motorcycle has been completely restored. It is beautiful and runs great.Paint scheme and accessories by a real rider/builder.All sheet metal rebuilt by expert body man w/ 45 years experience. Tanks and fenders are original. They have been stripped of multiple layers of paint by sandblasting. They were then refit and then correctly finished. Gun metal paint finish is not a factory color but a splendid look on this fine machine.Frame was sand blasted and a bad arc weld repair to the clutch casting was found. Arc weld repair on a brass brazed frame is prohibited. Frame was sent to Jeff Grigsby @ Indian Motor Works, the best Indian frame man there is. Frame was jig straightened and another clutch casting from a 1940 frame was brass brazed in. Frame was powdered coated and all new bushings pressed in. All other parts were powdered coated and exhaust was ceramic coated.All bright work has been nickel plated.New 450 x 18 tires and tubes. Wheels and drums powder coated and spokes cad plated.Engine was overhauled by Mike Thomas of Kiwi Indian.