1946 Indian Chief

“The bike was commissioned by motorcycle-industry insider Robert Pandya. “I found an engine and drivetrain that had been completely rebuilt in the summer of 2016. Joe got the bike soon after the holidays and did an amazing job building on my vague vision,” he said.

“The paintwork is by Sean Starr of Starr Custom Paint outside Fort Worth, Texas, who applied layers of clear coat to allow the tooling marks to remain visible, showing off the metal of “Stella’s Mettle.” Snap-Fab also manufactures hand-made shaping mallets, shot-bags and other products for metal shapers and fabricators.”

The Drive

The build had its debut at the 2018 Austin Handbuilt Show

Sean Starr

Sean Starr is a Master Mason under the Grand Lodge of Texas A.F.&A.M. a 32° Scottish Rite Mason and a Masonic Knight’s Templar of the York Rite. His original artwork can be seen in Lodges in Texas as well as the Grand Lodge of Texas in Waco and in private collections of Freemasons across the United States. He has delivered lectures on traditional craftsmanship at museums, universities and Masonic Lodges around the world.

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