wanted 1930 indian chief tanks

[cscott]

looking for 1930-31 indian chief aluminum gas tanks and fittings, thanks

[KNUCK]

Are you looking for used Indian tanks or some new ones hand made by a craftsman here in the USA?

[cscott]

i am looking for original aluminum tanks , thanks

[JoJo357]

Check these out Chris. Not cheap, but those tanks are rare as rocking horse turds. I did see a set in Wauseon a few years back tho', but not in the shape of these . You might want to contact *Richard Watson for a lead. I can't find his card, so maybe an AMCA Member can post it. Or, call Billy Balcer. Billy is President of the Lake Eric AMCA Chapter, where Richard Watson is a member.

*Billy Balcer #(440) 945-6829

*Good 'Luck'Chris.


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*M.A.D.*

[cscott]

saw that set, was hoping to find some more reasonable, thanks

[exeric]

Those are tough to find, 2 year only tanks and made in the worst of the Depression era. Great looking Indians with that beautiful Big Chief motor, and the beginning of the Dupont renaissance.

[jcrawford]

Kent Thompson (R.I.P.) had '30 Chiefs, but I don't know if he had spare aluminum tanks and I understand what he had was dispersed after his sad and sudden passing. I think Randy Walker (walkermachine.com) may know, or prehaps someone who sees this may have more specific suggestions. Good luck with your search.

[JoJo357]

Just for a reference... August 2021 *Vanderbrink Auctions.

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[pisten-bully]

...I was at that auction, there was another set that was better (maybe it sold in a lot?)

[JoJo357]

...I was at that auction, there was another set that was better (maybe it sold in a lot?)

Wish I could have gone. That was one helluva auction!!! You're right as rain Harry, but there was FOUR Sets of the 1930-31 Cast aluminum tanks. Somebody is sitting on em'.



Auction Catalog for AMAZING Motorcycle Hoard, Race Cars, Collector Car, Collectibles & More! <-----------August 2021 Vanderbrink Auction.


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[pisten-bully]

Somebody is sitting on em'.

...The minute I saw the parking lot I feared the worst (high prices) because there were many cars and trucks from every time zone, plus a bank of bid takers on computers and phones shouting out new high bids! I came to try and find crankcases for my 101...I found 'em but before I could even open my mouth to bid they were bid up to 2 or 3 times what I was thinking was my high end!

Not a good auction for a simple enthusiast like myself!

[gharper]

Indeed, hard tanks to find! Kent Thompson (RIP buddy) told me the aluminum tanks were actually only used for 1 1/2 years, 1930 into mid 31. He had a set of factory sheet metal tanks that would only fit a 30 or 31 Chief. Justin and Steve Rinker bought all of Kent's stuff. Try Steve at: 304-671-0878.

[JoJo357]

...The minute I saw the parking lot I feared the worst (high prices) because there were many cars and trucks from every time zone, plus a bank of bid takers on computers and phones shouting out new high bids! I came to try and find crankcases for my 101...I found 'em but before I could even open my mouth to bid they were bid up to 2 or 3 times what I was thinking was my high end!

Not a good auction for a simple enthusiast like myself!

Here is the eBaY ad again. Also, the Vanderbrink results. Whoever bought one of the Vanderbrink '30-31 tanks, it appears to be the same person trying to sell it on eBaY. I realize the tanks are rare, but you're looking at ~ $4800 dollars is a 262% increase of $1320 dollars. *Check out the eBaY seller's other items also.

**Disclaimer: I did maximum scrutinize these comparisons in depth before I posted!

*M.A.D.*


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*Vanderbrink Aucton. #113 ~ 205 B.
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*eBaY Ad.
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