1947 Chief paint inside fenders?

[larrymgibson]

I used 3rd Dimension 5.0 urethane enamel 1985-1988 American motors black. The single stage will have UV protection in it and dose not need the second stage clear coat for protection. My paint came from a local auto paint supply house. On a two stage system you need the second stage for protection of the color coat. I am sure you have seen the cars and there paint when areas of the clear coat fails.
Jim D

Thanks. I was confusing two part (like epoxy) with two stage (for UV protection).

[Yellow53Chief]

Hi,
Oilcan's information is correct. I'm not sure about the years, but 46-48 sounds reasonable. Police solo seats have been known to have had extra padding and the seat edge protectors - even on the early 1950s Chiefs, but I don't think I have ever seen fringe on a Police saddle. Here are some photos of what are believed to be original deluxe solo saddles.

1946 Indian Chief Solo Seat A.jpg1946 Indian Chief Solo Seat B.jpg FRINGE.jpg 1947 Chief with original type solo seat fringe.jpg

[jim d]

I used 3rd Dimension 5.0 urethane enamel 1985-1988 American motors black. The single stage will have UV protection in it and dose not need the second stage clear coat for protection. My paint came from a local auto paint supply house. On a two stage system you need the second stage for protection of the color coat. I am sure you have seen the cars and there paint when areas of the clear coat fails.
Jim D

[larrymgibson]

Jim D - Just curious. You used the term "single stage" What does that mean?
Larry

[Oilcan]

Here's a question, on the 1947 order form that Yellow53 posted (thanks!) I had a copy of that order form but I never really noticed that for the entry trim level Clubman, on the listings of Accessory Groupings on the back, the seat is listed as "Standard Saddle". On the upscale Sportsman the seat is listed as "De Luxe Saddle". What's the difference between the two?

The deluxe solo saddle had a small skirt and short fringes on the backside of the seat. The standard saddle had no skirt, no fringes. I believe the deluxe saddle was '46-48 only option.

[jim d]

I put POR 15 on a frame and some other parts a few years ago and then blasted it off about a week later a terrible finish in my opinion. I then refinished in single stage and was very pleased. Also POR 15 dose not have UV protection if remember correctly. I would not use it on anything that I was restoring. I gave what was left to a friend for his rusty snow plow and he said that it held up well. I think it has a use but I would not use it on a quality restoration. Just my opinion.
Jim D

[larrymgibson]

Has anyone used POR15 on the frame or other parts (like under the fenders)? To George - My dad and my son are aircraft mechanics. Zinc chromate used to be a favorite coating for chrome moly tubing in aircraft.
Larry Gibson

[Coolbreeze]

I like using a high zinc primer to add an extra level of protection against rust.

[larrymgibson]

Thanks everybody. As the assembly progresses, I'm sure I'll have more questions, in spite of hundreds of photos taken during disassembly.

[painterdale]

Umm, yeah. I don't hang upside down, the fenders do!! Dale

[painterdale]

I like to paint fenders hanging upside down. Gets inside done and keeps stuff from settling on the paint. Dale

[jim d]

When my fenders were ready for paint, I put them in first and hung them upside down and painted the underside of them. After drying I flipped them upright and finished the paint.
Jim D.

[pisten-bully]

Here's a question, on the 1947 order form that Yellow53 posted (thanks!) I had a copy of that order form but I never really noticed that for the entry trim level Clubman, on the listings of Accessory Groupings on the back, the seat is listed as "Standard Saddle". On the upscale Sportsman the seat is listed as "De Luxe Saddle". What's the difference between the two?

[larrymgibson]

Thanks for responding and thanks for the attachment. I will print it out and "order" my own 1947 Indian.
Larry Gibson

[Yellow53Chief]

Hi,
From bikes I have stripped to bare metal, the underside of the fenders was painted the same color as the outer skin. For a 1947 Chief, the standard colors were Indian Red, Deluxe Black, and Seafoam Blue. Police bikes had more leeway concerning color, two-toning, etc.

1947 Indian Order Blank front.jpg1947 Indian Order Blank rear.jpg