Legendary build? maybe not but certainly a challenge....

[indianrestoguys]

Back in 1982 my dad and I went north to Minnesota to look at a Coke cooler. Well we came home with the cooler and a 1912 Indian. With a bit of tinkering my dad had it running, and managed to burn his leg as well. In 83 he joined the AMCA and took the bike apart. Since then he has gotten Parkinson's disease and underwent brain surgery last year. Now my brother and I along with his help are going to try to finish the restoration that he started so long ago. Needless to say we have our work cut out for us. At this point we have most of the nickel plating done and the tins are ready for paint. We would love to share our journey if there is any interest and would certainly welcome the help we will no doubt need during the resto. Our current issue is what to do about the cylinders? My dad said originally they used a plating process that has since gone the way of the Dodo bird. I have pics to share as well if anyone wants to take a look.

[rwm]

yes yes and yes everyone here wants to see photos. we want every flake of rust, old paint and bloody knuckle you got. you can even show us the coke cooler if you want. thanks for taking the time.

[fabercycle]

Restoguys,

Nickle plating on the cylinders/heads is no biggie. Get your broken fins fixed first, if there are any, then you are ready for plating , and then cylinder bore finishing. If you have any problem with sources contact us direct at tfaber@fabercycle.com and we'll help you out.

The time to finish is now, while your Dad can enjoy the process, and later the finished product with you guys.

[bill campbell]

well said Tom your thinking of the big picture getting it done while dad is still around. good luck with the Indian Restoguys

[c.o.]

we want every flake of rust, old paint and bloody knuckle you got. you can even show us the coke cooler if you want.

That about sums it up alright. We are ready and waiting!!! Let's see what you guys are working with....

[Ross]

Love to see the project. Have several old Indians of that era and will assist with contacts for missing parts (if there are any) There are several good guys out there handling repop parts if you can't source out the original. 1912 is a wonderful year and the twins are legendary.

[20scout]

Yes, by all means please post up pictures and ask all kinds of questions as I am sure someone on this form can answer them. Been having a local shop do all my plating and very pleased with there work. Most of them ride so they understand what needs to be done with the cylinders. Good luck!

[Ohio-Rider]

You've come to right place for guidance. These guys know their stuff. I'm looking forward to watching your progress, now lets see some photo's.

[diesel55]

hello jim dennie is excellent at welding broken fins on cyclinders/also making parts for your indian project. in joy all the time with your dad . let's see some photos at the start of this resto. enjoy

[indianrestoguys]

current pics









Thank you for the positive responses, here are some pics of the build as it sits today. note; the 4th pic, with the forks, the Coke cooler to the right in the background is the one we picked up the same day.

[indianrestoguys]

We have pics of the bike as it was when we got it but they are photographs, will try to get digitized and post those as well.

[Ross]

Man you're almost there. Get that engine together then do a mock up. Tear down and paint .Put back together. That is one nice looking set of parts assembled there. If time is on your side,then the hard part is done. Good luck and we'll be here for help along the way.

[Ross]

By the way, that's a no no to start a new same thread.

[exeric]

Indianrestoguys, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Thanks for making the effort to show us what you're doing.

[indianrestoguys]

sorry, won't happen again