Another impulse, for whats left of it, one that needs some TLC.
Frame and engine left the Ariel Works in 1944 as a pair, which makes it worthwhile (well, at least I think) to get it complete again....




How it is now, field stand swivel point needs adding. got that bit donated from a AOMCC member from Canada





So, all is not lost Mike ! just do it, it's a lot of fun (most of the time:thinking_face: )

Thanks all for the motivation and some really good tips!

I'm definitely planning on arming myself with plenty of patience and I do understand that the process might take quote a bit.

The Indian parts I am definitely going to stay away from, I would prefer to put mostly original parts, or properly made repros on it, when I had the old bike I ordered just a few parts from India from it, and they were garbage.

The plan is to get the frame set up for now and decide on the colors. It is a 1943 dated frame so I will most likely go with the color that was more prominent for that time.

After that's done, I will slowly work on getting the correct (non India made) front girder, wheels and anything else to make it into a rolling chassis. Then the controls, seat, etc. The engine, trans, carb will be the last ones to get set up.

I will definitely keep you posted and I will make a thread to keep you informed on the progress.

Thanks again for the good advice and the build and part tips, that's very helpful!!

Mike

Some clever jigging and tube work there Vincent.
This is what I started with for one of my projects.....and the finished bike. Ron

email (option): ronpier@talk21.com

And I thought it was only me, glad to see some other projects that have started with less than mine Ron and Vincent,

Very wel done, Vincent. Looks really good. I had an Indian 741 with similar problems, plunger rear suspension fitted.
But you seem to have a nice workshop.

Good to see all these projects and that there are still people daring to take the challenge.
When I bought my first motorcycle in 1974, a WDm20, there was plenty off parts. Should have bought them all.
For some reason i never thought that was going to change....