1941 Chief “Sonny”

[Shaky Jake]

Howdy Kevin,

Long time members will remember Rocky was/is famously not on this (once, briefly) or any other forum, even when he was president ...computers are for others, especially when you’re retired and chill’n out in Florida. PM me if you need his cell.

Ok, I’ll keep that in mind. I don’t really want to pester anyone about it, but you’ve given me a sense that they are quality bags and worth saving, which is what I thought was the case. Someone with a lot of talent obviously put a lot of time into building them, and they’ve held up very well. I have the matching mud flaps too, which is cool. My barber restores horse saddles on the side, I’ll probably talk to him about what to treat the leather with.

Thanks!

Kevin

[painterdale]

Ha! I would have loved to see that! Have you ridden it yet?

Yes - I’m in for 2020.

Kevin

No, haven't ridden it yet. I wanted to dial in the brakes (brake) first. Then I got side tracked. It is still in the project rotation!

Dale

[PRG]

Howdy Kevin,

Long time members will remember Rocky was/is famously not on this (once, briefly) or any other forum, even when he was president ...computers are for others, especially when you’re retired and chill’n out in Florida. PM me if you need his cell.

[Shaky Jake]

Howdy sir,

Bought a pair just like those about 20 years ago - as seen affixed to my 40 Four below - from Rocky Halter who referred to him as reverend Kaiser. He has the story on this series of bags made I believe during the 60’s.

https://petergz.smugmug.com/Events/A...2001/i-BGHf6Jt

Thanks for sharing the pictures and info Peter. Is Rocky Halter on this forum?

Kevin

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[PRG]

Howdy sir,

Bought a pair just like those about 20 years ago - as seen affixed to my 40 Four below - from Rocky Halter who referred to him as reverend Kaiser. He has the story on this series of bags made I believe during the 60’s.

https://petergz.smugmug.com/Events/AMCA-Road-Runs/Confederate-2001/i-BGHf6Jt

[Shaky Jake]

Powerplus is good, Kevin. Got it running last summer. I was double checking the mag timing and decided to give it a kick. Pop! Hmm. Kicked a couple more times after pushing, pulling and twisting some things and on the fourth kick it fired. I wasn't expecting that. Didn't even have the garage door open. So there it was blowing junk out of the muffler, making noise and smoking and all I could think is- how do I shut this thing off!
Are you in for 2020?

Dale

Ha! I would have loved to see that! Have you ridden it yet?

Yes - I’m in for 2020.

Kevin

[Shaky Jake]

very nice 41 sir

Thanks.

Kevin

[hairynob24]

very nice 41 sir

[painterdale]

It’s good to hear from you too Dale! How’s the 17 PowerPlus coming?

Kevin

Powerplus is good, Kevin. Got it running last summer. I was double checking the mag timing and decided to give it a kick. Pop! Hmm. Kicked a couple more times after pushing, pulling and twisting some things and on the fourth kick it fired. I wasn't expecting that. Didn't even have the garage door open. So there it was blowing junk out of the muffler, making noise and smoking and all I could think is- how do I shut this thing off!
Are you in for 2020?

Dale

[Shaky Jake]

VERY NICE '41!!! My dad had a '41 Chief back in 1955- '58, or thereabouts.

Thanks Jim. I’m pretty excited about it.

Kevin

[Jim]

VERY NICE '41!!! My dad had a '41 Chief back in 1955- '58, or thereabouts.

[Shaky Jake]

Phillie says BPK!! (Brian Keating) worked with Sonny before he passed, so suggested you reach out to him.

Thanks Harry! I sent a private message to Brian. We’ll see what happens.

Kevin

[Shaky Jake]

Nice score, Kevin! I can't offer you any information but it's good to hear from you. It's been a while.

Dale

It’s good to hear from you too Dale! How’s the 17 PowerPlus coming?

Kevin

[pisten-bully]

Phillie says BPK!! (Brian Keating) worked with Sonny before he passed, so suggested you reach out to him.

[pisten-bully]

Hi Kevin, a previous forum contributor, Phillie, is from Claremont...but we haven’t heard from him on the forum in several years. He has a couple vintage Indians and is also involved in the races at the track in Claremont. I text with him ever so often so I’ll reach out to him and see what he has to say!