249 Indian Scout Motolamp Restoration

[JTR249]

I wanted to share a recent restoration of my motolamp with a few before/after photos. Parker Indian of Australia did the restoration on this part and they did an amazing job. Can't say enough great things about how they brought this one back to life. This particular motolamp is an international component rebuild as the parts were collected from various people located thousands of miles apart in three different countries. Rick Wolfe of Canada sold me the shell, E. Fields of Shelbyville, Indiana sold me a good bezel and Jim Parker himself of Australia, sold me a reflector. I have posted attached photos for those of you who may be interested in seeing what can be done with modern shop technology and skill because Jim's shop truly raised an Indian part from the dead on this one.

I highly recommend Parker Indian for any vintage restoration need.
Contact: Jim Parker at Parker Indian Motorcycle Restoration
PO Box 1015
7 Cleveland Road
Ashwood 3147 Victoria, Australia

If the images do not attach, I will try again tomorrow.
-JTR249
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[JTR249]

Here are a few of the restored images.
Motolamp Restored 1.jpg
Motolamp Restored 6.jpg
Chromed Reflector supplied by Parker Indian.jpg
Motolamp Restored 7.jpg
Motolamp Restored 3.jpg

[JTR249]

Here are a few more process photos.
Complete Inner Shell After Priming Electrical Base Contact Area.jpg
Mounting Bracket Base Repair After Priming.jpg
outer shell primed and hammered dents.jpg
outer shell primed side view.jpg
Inner Shell After Priming Electrical Base Contact.jpg

[Skirted]

Looks real nice. Well worth the effort revive it. So are you restoring a 249?

[JTR249]

Yes. For the past couple of years I have been collecting parts. I have consulted Jim Preussner and Pete Sink for knowledge and parts on the period custom rebuild. My frame and engine are not numbers matching.
The parts have come from all across the country as well as Australia and Canada. I have a reflector from Germany I will use for another build.
The attached photo was the parts pile near the end. The fenders are different now and more correct. Mr. Preussner will be consulted for mechanical restoration of the transmission and engine.

-JR
My Scout 249.jpg