48 chief

[RonH]

I picked this up in January and started working on it putting it back together. Motor was done by the owner I received the bike from. Here are some pics from the start to where I am now.
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[RonH]

This is where I am at at present. I am heading to the meet that the Sunshine Chapter is holding on Friday and Saturday to find some smaller parts, Headlight mount, buddy seat grab rail, tail light and a couple odds and ends. Any info on this build would be appreciated! I did move the rear crash bars to the top like they are supposed to be.
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[pisten-bully]

Looking good there Ron! Picked a color yet? (... and when you do, don't forget to paint the toolbox lock, too!)

[RonH]

The toolbox lock is chrome. Did they paint them originally?

[Green Indian]

"Did they paint them originally?" Yes they did and on a '48 Chief the tool box lock is painted as well.

[RonH]

Here she is finished!
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[Green Indian]

The Chief looks great! Very handsome bike, I can't wait to get my '42 back on the road as well...

[phillie]

looks great but did you know you had the exhaust mounted wrong? The clamp goes downward not upwards like you have it.

[RonH]

I realized that after looking at it and knowing some thing wasn't quite right so I changed it shortly after I posted these pictures.

[phillie]

its a great looking bike Ron!!

[RonH]

Thank you, it was many hours in the garage and a lot of research to do her up right!

[phillie]

I know what you mean!!!