some like the Indian

[Dave Mellor NJ]

I like the trucks

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Dave Mellor NJ

I like the trucks

[glennpm]

Loving all these pictures. This one is great.

Thanks for posting.

[corvette8n]

I like them all. The first motorcycle I ever sat on was my Uncles ‘47 Indian, it was blue and white.

[terry]

When did they stop making Indian cycles?

[TJ]

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Indian also made a 4 cylinder motorcycle. I think it was in the late 40's. They also made some small ones called the Arrow and the Scout. The big bikes were the Chief.

[cas3]

That picture is fake. Thats a newish repo photoshopped on an old picture. Note turn signals and telescopic fork. Real Indians quit about 54 or so, then they tried to stay afloat by selling Royal Enfields rebadged as Indians for a few more years. I had a 46 chief, and a WW2 scout for a while, like most my better junk I sold them before they got to valuable!

[corvette8n]

Originally Posted by terry

When did they stop making Indian cycles?

Hendee Manufacturing Company changed its name to Indian motorcycles and made them until 1953. In the 2000’s I think Polaris bought the name and still makes them.

[ndnchf]

That's a modern made Indian bike photo that was superimposed on an old photo :-(

[TomC750]

Originally Posted by TJ

Indian also made a 4 cylinder motorcycle. I think it was in the late 40's. They also made some small ones called the Arrow and the Scout. The big bikes were the Chief.

My dad had a 4 cyl Indian. My mother made him sell it when they got married in 1932.

[GB SISSON]

I know nothing about photoshop but I immediately recognized that the bike, the haircut and his boots were frome current times. I thought he may have parked in front of some kinda truck museum. This photo was taken by a friend at the antique tractor and machinery meet in 2021. There was some nut tooling around on this 4 cyl Indian. Rumor was this guy had recently escaped from the local mental institution. And I just noticed the two trucks in the background. What are the chances?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

I know nothing about photoshop but I immediately recognized that the bike, the haircut and his boots were frome current times. I thought he may have parked in front of some kinda truck museum. This photo was taken by a friend at the antique tractor and machinery meet in 2021. There was some nut tooling around on this 4 cyl Indian. Rumor was this guy had recently escaped from the local mental institution. And I just noticed the two trucks in the background. What are the chances?

[KDL]

I'd frame that picture, if the Indian wasn't in it.

[jimTN]

Only the Crocker conversions had OHV as far as I am aware. My old 47 Chief would roar with OHV.

[cas3]

Never heard of a Crocker conversion. Made by Crocker Mc company?

Also...Great picture GB!

[Flathead Fever]

I've always wanted a 1946-1948 Indian Chief. I've wanted one since I was a kid, but I spent my money on old Fords instead.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by cas3

Never heard of a Crocker conversion. Made by Crocker Mc company

[cas3]

Thanks Pete, I now what those are, just never heard of heads for an Indian. Never seen a Crocker in the flesh either for that matter.

[51504bat]

Since we've moved onto vintage 4 cylinder motorcycles don't forget the Ariel Square Four.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 51504bat

Since we've moved onto vintage 4 cylinder motorcycles don't forget the Ariel Square Four.