Vehicle Description
Overview< /br>< /br>< /br>This a 1945 Indian
Chief, civilian model. This is a factory original matching number
motorcycle. 1945 was middle of the war and not a lot of production
by most factories including Indian. Those civilian models that were
produced went to the Police force contracts. This 1945 Indian Chief
is currently in the possession of the 4th owner. Originally sold to
NYPD (see carb body) this motorcycle moved to Minnesota and then on
to Texas. The bike was restored in Texas by the 3rd owner's family.
The restoration occurred in 2000 with power plant completed by
Krumm Motorcycles, an Indian motorcycle specialist. This 1945
Indian Chief civilian is now an 80 inch assembly with 12 volt
system including electronic ignition and a Cycle-Ray generator. The
sheet-metal and paint are outstanding! There is just under 3000
miles on the engine since the restoration. This motorcycle was
built for show and go and was correctly prepared for both.<
/br>< /br>The gas tanks were taken off by the current
owner and sent to Florida for a special coating to prevent rust and
damage to the paint by the new grade gasolines. Although not
painted and accessorized as the factory would have done it, this
hard to find 1945, factory built, matching number, civilian model,
Chief, is a real value investment and ride ready for the next
curator to show and go.< /br> < /br><
/br>Mileage< /br>< /br>2,887 miles showing on the
working odometer. This odometer was rest to 0 in the restoration in
2001 so it indicates actual break in miles on the new power
plant.< /br>< /br>Paint< /br>< /br>Pearl
White with Silver panels. Outlined in a beautiful gold paint
pinstripe with Indian feathers on both sides of the front fender
tip, Feathers are above the clear coat for easy removal if the new
owner wishes. < /br>< /br>Paint is of excellent product
quality and applied by a professional painter. Excellent
application and preparation.< /br>< /br>Sheet Metal<
/br>< /br>The sheet metal is believed to be all original.
The restoration was excellently completed with final fit and finish
of top quality. No dings or dents noted.< /br>Gas tanks were
sent out for special epoxy lining in 2004 and they are in excellent
condition for the long term.< /br>< /br>Chrome<
/br>< /br>The chrome on this motorcycle is not factory
correct for the year. What you see was completely replated during
the restoration by a quality plating shop. It is without pits or
surface rust and carries a superb shine. The overall look of this
chrome on this paint is excellent.< /br><
/br>Mechanical< /br>< /br>New motor by Krumm
Motorcycles of Austin, TX. during the 2000 restoration. The power
plant was completely rebuilt. The engine was moved up to 80 inch
and it has been correctly broken in. Of course there is a small
amount of oil leak which is correct. The motorcycle was converted
to 12 volt in 2004 and includes electronic ignition and a Cycle-Ray
generator. This 1948 Indian Chief starts, runs, and shifts
smoothly. < /br>Carburetor is an M544 with NYPD stamped on
the side of the body. Correct for a civilian model of this
year.< /br> < /br>< /br>Wheels - Tires<
/br>< /br>Front tire -- 500x16 Coker 4 ply nylon<
/br>Rear tire --- 500x16 Coker 4 ply nylon< /br><
/br>New chrome rims with stainless spoke at time of
restoration.< /br>< /br>Title< /br><
/br>TEXAS BLUE TITLE (This means that the Title is clear.)<
/br>< /br>Engine # CDE 1119< /br>< /br>Frame #
345 1119< /br>< /br>Nada< /br>< /br>Nada
Value guide suggests $44,185 for Excellent and $24,350 for Good.
This motorcycle is below excellent because oif the paint scheme
only and could/should evaluate at a value near excellent because it
is a factory correct 1945.< /br>Hagerty Value guide suggests
Concourse at $ 35,000 and Excellent at $28,000< /br><
/br>Accessories< /br>< /br>Luggage Rack, restoration
invoices and Engine and transmission build invoices. <
/br>< /br>View this vehicle here:
https://bno.com/203/auctions/auction_item/1945-indian-chief-motorcycle
