Bodywork and paint were done by Chad Longo in Vernon CT. Here the prep starts.
Lots of parts with a fresh coat of primer.
The color choice was tough. I knew the bike was red when it was manufactured but I did not want just another red 101. I had seen pictures of a group of 101 owners at George Yarocki’s and very single one was red. So I looked at all of the available color options that Indian had available in 1931 and Green jumped out at me. I also saw that a cream tank was available with that color so I had Chad do some spray outs. Next post will show the process of spraying out the colors.
1931 Indian 101 Scout Rebuild 
The paint prep is the least glorious job, but the one that determine the finished product. You made the right desicion for colour if that is what you wanted for your bike. The thing is to make the bike to your pleasure and joy, not for someone else. I love the colour choice you made.
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Thanks Carl-Erik. It came out better than I could ever had hoped. I know it may not be the exact green offered in 31 but like you said, It makes me happy and it has turned heads everywhere I have ridden it.
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