any info on what i think is an Indian?

[Tom Ca]

any info on an old bike that's up in my dad's attic. he thinks it's an Indian and that it's a 28 inch I only have one picture at the moment will get more including badge this weekend when I go to pick it up hasn't been down in 25 years and it is missing one wheel not sure if it's front or back tho maybe an idea on what it's worth

 

[Goldenindian]

Wow..it sure is! Thanks for sharing..can’t wait to see more!

 

[THE STIG]

looks like orig paints

 

[Tom Ca]

Wow..it sure is! Thanks for sharing..can’t wait to see more!

any idea what year it could be?

 

[Tom Ca]

looks like orig paints

seems to have been many different colors over the years my dad had it since he was around 12 he's 60 now

 

[Goldenindian]

Off the top of my head that split bottom bracket is an early trait. Teens. 1917-1925
off the top of my head....1916 is its own badge...it has cut outs... I think this badge should be Hendee..

 

[Goldenindian]

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/old-indian.40731/

This is a great Indian resource here on the cabe.

 

[Goldenindian]

Does your Dad have the tank..?.?

 

[Cowboy in NC]

These Guys would buy a ticket-just to get to look...-----Cowboy

 

[Tom Ca]

Does your Dad have the tank..?.?

no never had any that he can remember, if I was to restore it what would the chances of finding a set for it?