1949 IIndian?

[Jerry Wieland]

This belongs to a friend who bought it a couple of years ago. What is it. Title says 1949 Indian.

Jerry

[ammorest]

I might be wrong but supposedly there were no Chiefs produced in 1949; only vertical Scouts and Arrows. But who knows for sure. Any pictures?
Dave

[Jerry Wieland]

I might be wrong but supposedly there were no Chiefs produced in 1949; only vertical Scouts and Arrows. But who knows for sure. Any pictures?
Dave

I've had some of the 1949 Indian verticals but none have been flatheads like this appears to be.

Jerry

[otis71]

Back then some states titled vehicles when they sold and not necessarily when the model year suggests. Check the vin number.

[T. Cotten]

Back then some states titled vehicles when they sold and not necessarily when the model year suggests. Check the vin number.

"Late issues", Otis!

Like machines assembled from parts and then dealer stamped.

But I heard the legend that a few were produced to tease police departments, and had hand clutches, and (*gasp*) AMAL carbs.

.....Cotten

[FLFD7]

This weekend I’ll have to look thru my father’s stash, he told me he had a 49 Chief engine, was a NYC cop bike.