Monday, September 24, 2012

The Chief Ambassador

 
What Bryan Fuller of Fuller Hot Rods did with this Chief Ambassador, building a very cool bare metal machine mixing parts and powertrain from 2 iconic brands and motorcycle models: the classical Indian Chief body work from Indian and the driveline of the Moto Guzzi V-Twin.  
(photography copyright Kevin Warren, Digital Press Images, courtesy to Cyril Huze
• 1933 Indian Frame 
• 1940-46 Indian Chief Sheetmetal 
• 1969 Moto Guzzi Ambassador Drivetrain – Engine/Transmission/Shaft Drive 
• Moto Guzzi Drum Brakes, Headlight, Gas Caps and Petcocks, 
Hand and Foot Controls and Stash Box 
• JD Harley-Davidson Mufflers 
• Welded primarily with a Lincoln Electric Precision TIG® 225