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  • čas přidán 28. 02. 2023
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Komentáře • 401

  • @Ed-cg7dl
    @Ed-cg7dl Před rokem +34

    I think this style of restoration better represents the level of quality present in these earlier American bikes. The fact that this looks AS GOOD as it does after all these years and abuse is testament to Craftsmanship and pride in work that we seem to be missing more and more each passing year. GOOD WORK. This is why I watch wheels through time - this is what makes you guys my favorite out there doing it.

  • @bradwatters996
    @bradwatters996 Před rokem +109

    To me this is how all 100 year old bikes should look. Not brand new paint and shiney chrome. Your carrying on the family biz very well matt. I know dale is up there grining watchin the 39 fire on the first kick.

    • @terrymoore9185
      @terrymoore9185 Před rokem +2

      That's badass!

    • @G58
      @G58 Před rokem +1

      Well it certainly works as a metaphor for manufacturing industry in the USA. The only question is how much new rust will accumulate while the majority figure that out…!??👀🙄🧐😎😜🙈

    • @bryanmccomas7480
      @bryanmccomas7480 Před rokem

      Bad ass, made in USA

    • @tyler1671
      @tyler1671 Před rokem

      No the 37 they did for the giveaway bike last year shoulda been done the way it was

    • @dylanmccallister1888
      @dylanmccallister1888 Před 8 měsíci

      I disagree unless its just for display
      Because bikes should be ridden. And if you kept riding it in that condition you wont have a bike to pass on to the next generation of caretakers.
      And that is all we are, caretakers. We pay for the privilege to be caretakers not owners of these old bikes. They should be restored and ridden, thats the best way to keep them in working order and in good condition in perpetuity

  • @222foont
    @222foont Před rokem +26

    I absolutely love this "rustoration"! I support your decision on this project 100%! This is the way it's done!

  • @greggjerie5716
    @greggjerie5716 Před rokem +10

    I can’t believe the sheet metal is so straight! I’ve been a body man for 40 years and I’ve restored a ton of antique cars ,bikes,gas pumps,coke machines etc. I also own a 39 EL and it has to be painted to hide all the repairs to the fenders gas tanks and oil tank. I could only dream of finding one so straight! Nice one Matt!

  • @gregshamieh6339
    @gregshamieh6339 Před rokem +9

    As somebody that saw this bike as a pile of parts in tubs, it's just stunning to see her back together, complete and running. Sweet piece of work and a sweet bike.

  • @timothyschamber6339
    @timothyschamber6339 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I'm not even into bikes, but damn I love this channel. True passion, knowledge, precision, and solid production value keep me coming back over and over. Thanks for the proper history lessons on some ridiculous bikes. We need more dudes like you! And damn that bike sounds good!

  • @scottarmstrong1172
    @scottarmstrong1172 Před rokem +33

    I've never seen a basket case that was so complete. How often does that happen? It certainly made it to the right place! Great job on the restoration (as always). That is one sweet bike. I can't wait to see it in person.

  • @WyLEE08
    @WyLEE08 Před rokem +21

    Love your channel…why? If my Dad (born in 1922) were alive he would be 102 and had bought a used souped up knucklehead when he came out of the Navy after WII. Like many others he just wanted to live life to the fullest after the war. I can clearly remember him explaining about the gear shift on the side of the gas tank. I have only one black & white picture of his bike, I have to try and find in my keep sakes. Your channel brings sort of bring my dad back to life. Thank you!

  • @BackroadExploits
    @BackroadExploits Před rokem +11

    Not a big fan of rat rods or rusty rides, but this thing would have anyone grinning from ear to ear to own. Matt this is a thing of beauty that you and your team/family can be very proud of!! I do enjoy how freely you share your knowledge of these museum pieces too. Congratulations on a job very well done!

  • @rickharper6320
    @rickharper6320 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I love the “sewing machine” sound of the engine !!!
    Muffler sounds great !!!
    Nothing barks like a knuckle !!!!
    Brings back many fond memories !!!

  • @cosmovet44
    @cosmovet44 Před rokem +12

    This bike looks like a total sleeper. Great job to get this together and back to running condition.!!

  • @mickgerard6696
    @mickgerard6696 Před rokem +5

    Fantastic. Nothing like that first start on a project. A high that no drug or alcohol could ever give a gearhead. 😎🏍

  • @PDLM1221
    @PDLM1221 Před rokem +7

    Sweet , nice job putting this back together, I noticed just before you started it there was a whoosh of air blew in , you can see the leaves moving , it’s like the bikes spirit blew in to come back to bring this to life again. I’m not a freak , but I couldn’t help but noticed that.

  • @nathanbrownmolotov8697
    @nathanbrownmolotov8697 Před rokem +5

    Another great bike brought back to life. You are a miracle worker.

  • @lawrenceklein3524
    @lawrenceklein3524 Před rokem +1

    After owning my '47 El Knucklehead for 40 years, watching this video is a sight for sore eyes! Seeing all the familiar sights creates a flood of old memories! (Especially the downtubes with side-car loops!)
    Hmmm; is that an M32 Linkert carb?

  • @seather863
    @seather863 Před rokem +5

    Fantastic 39, can't wait to see it in person👍.

  • @bluzzjazz
    @bluzzjazz Před rokem +13

    Matt is a walking/talking museum of motorcycle history and mechanics. Matt, if you see this, it's time for an Indian restoration!

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 Před rokem +5

    Absolutely amazing. It only fired on one kick because you put it together Matt...

  • @keeptwowheelsdown
    @keeptwowheelsdown Před rokem +6

    I was right. After procedure, one kick! Great looking basket bike sir! Keep up the good work

  • @lukemurdock2236
    @lukemurdock2236 Před rokem +4

    Your love for these machines is infectious !!!!!!! I love learning from your videos .William S would be proud of your dedication to his masterpiece !

  • @edz1980
    @edz1980 Před rokem +9

    Now that has made me SMILE! I do prefer the oily rag type bike. To see it start first kick... FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing and your knowledge.

  • @lukepaulson3428
    @lukepaulson3428 Před rokem +3

    Brings a smile to my face every time you turn one of these beauties over. Gets me every single time. Awesome!

  • @rexburch4146
    @rexburch4146 Před rokem +3

    I'm not sure who has more passion for this old bikes. You or your Dad, Love the history lesson
    I'll be heading your way come Aug !!! I'm super STOKED to visit the Museum !!!!!!

  • @dallas7346
    @dallas7346 Před rokem +13

    Beautiful rustoration and runs like a top.

  • @deejackson5930
    @deejackson5930 Před rokem +2

    Sounded so good I had to put on headphones and listen twice. Your laugh when it started told the whole story. Well done.

  • @abrahamlevi3556
    @abrahamlevi3556 Před měsícem

    This guy is a professor. Hats off to you guys. I don't know how you all find parts. Sourcing parts nowadays must be a full time occupation. I just an ordinary guy who goes from time to time to museums and enjoy looking at old restored motorcycles on static display. There are plenty of them in England packed with beautifully restored British made motorcycles.

  • @madeinfoxtrap5539
    @madeinfoxtrap5539 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely beautiful job Matt. Dale would approve I’m sure. This is from the era of manufacturing that produced machinery that was made to last.
    Now we are in the plastic era where everything is cheaply mass produced and don’t last jig time.
    Keep up the great work. Love your old bikes.

  • @georgewanner8859
    @georgewanner8859 Před rokem +9

    Beautiful bike can't wait to see in person will be there in June with some friends who haven't been before I was there last year for the first time and will be back as often as I can. Keep up the good work 😃 love you guys

  • @kevinreagan9541
    @kevinreagan9541 Před rokem +1

    Memories Bought a 1942 knucklehead back in 1976 rode the wheels off of it for years After watching this video now I want to get it running again Been parked for 15 years for health reasons

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 Před rokem +4

    Congratulations! Thanks for taking us on the journey!

  • @pameladunn7346
    @pameladunn7346 Před rokem +3

    very cool .. personality and style , sweaty and classy - brought back memories of "whats in the barn" the board track bikes , great work - great vision

  • @RXRSawdustStation
    @RXRSawdustStation Před rokem +3

    Fantastic work! Awesome! She sounds AMAZING! Well done, all! Thanks for the trip!

  • @alindanaomi9101
    @alindanaomi9101 Před rokem +4

    I've never been into bikes until I bumped into What's in the Barn and then your Channel)) Amazing stuff!

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 Před rokem +4

    It was cool to see Matt show up on American Pickers tonight. (The rustoration bike was in the background in many shots.)

  • @greasyboykustoms
    @greasyboykustoms Před rokem +9

    Freaking awesome. You and the team did a great job. I'd love to see a "rustoration" as a giveaway bike in the future!

  • @TechnMoto
    @TechnMoto Před rokem +9

    Really beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the history and your knowledge.

  • @irineumf
    @irineumf Před rokem +1

    Just perfect! Rustoration is the best definition...
    Greetings from Brazil!

  • @T10elC
    @T10elC Před rokem +1

    One kickstart is so cool. My wife is iffy about the rustoration, but I love it. It really makes sense to me. Great job.

  • @michaelalbert8474
    @michaelalbert8474 Před 4 měsíci

    lol you are so different from your dad in many ways but the things you have in common are the best. Your excitement and enthusiasm for these Time Machines is infectious! I haven’t been to the museum YET but it’s in my bucket list.

  • @adamprue9187
    @adamprue9187 Před rokem +1

    I miss Dale. Matt, thank you for your passion and knowledge teaching me on some machines I will never build or ride !

  • @TrainMaster04
    @TrainMaster04 Před rokem +2

    Great video! I plan on visiting the museum this July so I will now be looking for this incredible bike.

  • @davidmott1969
    @davidmott1969 Před 9 dny

    A real joy to see that bike brought back to life.

  • @vince4005
    @vince4005 Před rokem +1

    Outstanding! That's a beautiful Knuckle! Thanks for the ride Matt!

  • @DrVlok
    @DrVlok Před 5 měsíci

    That is so perfectly beautiful.
    I can feel history's life breathing in this bike.

  • @DennisWrenn-yq6tf
    @DennisWrenn-yq6tf Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for keeping the history alive and running, been up to visit u were closed, hope to make it there this summer Thanks sportster Dennis.

  • @ludwigvonbuzzthoven
    @ludwigvonbuzzthoven Před rokem +4

    Amazing job, congrats! That bike has TONS of personality!

  • @zedhead2864
    @zedhead2864 Před rokem +3

    Sooo incredible! From boxes to the streets. Thanks Matt!

  • @aishayana4298
    @aishayana4298 Před měsícem

    Matt, I throughly enjoyed you explaining all of the differences on the 39 Harley. Watch your utube channel almost every day and totally enjoy and understand all of it. Thank you !

  • @justinkeller9187
    @justinkeller9187 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely love it in this finish! You guys are masters! Thanks for sharing

  • @tomdunn7147
    @tomdunn7147 Před 5 měsíci

    I find that so fascinating to see an old bike like that, purring like a kitten. just wonderful. wish I had your knowledge.

  • @DougFLTRX
    @DougFLTRX Před rokem +1

    I would totally ride it everywhere looking just like that. Love that finish

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 Před rokem +2

    The '39 is looking great and sounding AMAZING Matt, very cool motorcycle 😎👊

  • @cosmovet44
    @cosmovet44 Před rokem +3

    Sounds awesome! Looks great, Thank you for all you do

  • @usmclee65
    @usmclee65 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Keep it just like it is, what a fine looking ride! Thanks Matt!

  • @johncavar2914
    @johncavar2914 Před rokem +2

    Confident rider looking into the turns ..with a legend of a motorcycle 🏍️

  • @perfecthockey2366
    @perfecthockey2366 Před rokem +1

    Every technical detail I need and appreciate, love your work

  • @pipersall6761
    @pipersall6761 Před 8 měsíci

    I understand the value of 'rustoration' but man, that bike runs and sounds so nice and everything works so well, it sure would be nice restored. Great bike!

  • @burlowsurviorhills4584
    @burlowsurviorhills4584 Před 5 měsíci

    I have to watch this video once a year now. Its timeless rust is pretty cool man

  • @grompertje
    @grompertje Před 4 měsíci

    Matt really deserves to have a million subs,can't understand why he only has about 200K....

  • @kevinhall2266
    @kevinhall2266 Před rokem +3

    Incredible find and save!

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 Před rokem +1

    Bril!. Love old bits of kit being restored and ridden like this!. Nuff said!. 👍

  • @1wesleydb
    @1wesleydb Před rokem

    This motorcycle build should have a link to Wikipedia for Basketcase. Awesome work.

  • @marlonbrando9279
    @marlonbrando9279 Před 5 měsíci

    Absolutely stunning , such a wise choice to maintain that gorgeous period patina.

  • @certified68crazy3
    @certified68crazy3 Před rokem +1

    My Dad after coming home from WW2 owned a 61 as it was his only transportation when he returned. ? Thank you Lord.

  • @roderernst9990
    @roderernst9990 Před 7 měsíci

    Funny but the rusty look is trendy here now,perfectly fine old utes, bikes having the paint stripped off and chemically rusted ,than clear matt applied! Definatly no holes in their petrol tanks to be repaired. Lovely work and great result for a nearly complete rare Knuckle, down to nuts, bolts and accessories! Thanks for picking this road to go down with this restoration.

  • @user-qe3mc9fj8l
    @user-qe3mc9fj8l Před 6 měsíci

    I’m glad to see that you didn’t repaint it. I think it looks great. I wished I was there to ride it right now.

  • @AdamosDad
    @AdamosDad Před rokem +1

    I hope you stabilized the rust, so it will not get worse, great bike.

  • @keithusace4352
    @keithusace4352 Před rokem +1

    It has the perfect patina no need for paint other than maybe a clear coat

  • @rodgerfoughtsr3592
    @rodgerfoughtsr3592 Před rokem

    That is really sweet. I was gonna say three kicks. I was a little surprised it was only one kick after so long.

  • @ruso9660
    @ruso9660 Před rokem

    Modern Harleys leave me cold, but that is one ddg motorbike!
    Great job. Thank you for sharing.

  • @davidmcgahan5328
    @davidmcgahan5328 Před měsícem

    3 prime kicks fire on 2nd. Love this channel thanks for the enjoyment.

  • @robertsherman5428
    @robertsherman5428 Před rokem

    Omg !!!!! One kick and she is ALIVE!!!!! Love it Matt you are the Man

  • @2000tc88
    @2000tc88 Před rokem

    I could listen to you talk about these bikes all day Matt. I recently got a 61 ci 46 so I am biased towards the knuckles but love all the bike you have there. Have to cross the big pond again one day soon.

  • @keithmone8982
    @keithmone8982 Před rokem +3

    It's too perfect. Hard to believe all those parts are so evenly matched. Not artificial. I mean to complement for sure.

    • @keithmone8982
      @keithmone8982 Před rokem

      I lost the response you sent, l didn't blow it off, just dumb. I would like to answer back. Thanks.

  • @OL-Tom
    @OL-Tom Před 5 měsíci

    Bought my first Harley in 1972, 58 panhead that had been wrecked, mostly in boxes. Two years later (after I got a driver's license) I rode it daily, weather permitting

  • @1pieman
    @1pieman Před rokem

    That is a dream come true there is a special place for that motor cycle not only in my heart but also in my living room Matt that is pure beauty 👍👍

  • @RideAmerica
    @RideAmerica Před rokem

    Awesome! So lucky to have this place basically in my backyard. I'm due for a visit.

  • @dannymcdaniel1652
    @dannymcdaniel1652 Před 3 měsíci

    I've waited long enough to see this run ... nice work

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 Před rokem

    What can I honestly say? This bike looks and sounds far better than what the Motor Co is putting out today. Keep 'em flying! Ride safe. -- W

  • @koolaidacidkilla179
    @koolaidacidkilla179 Před rokem

    That back corner has to be one of my favorite parts of the museum.

  • @whip-its_dad4239
    @whip-its_dad4239 Před rokem

    Very nice . Thank you for sharing . I hope to get to your museum someday .

  • @becoming-humble8745
    @becoming-humble8745 Před 7 měsíci

    Christmas 2023 I;m binge watching all your videos

  • @cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547

    I use the term Rustoration for those bikes that I make mechanically perfect but leave the finish work the way it was when it came to me. The last one I did was a 1971 CB125. Fun little bike to ride.

  • @JESUS-POTENTATE
    @JESUS-POTENTATE Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing with us your Knucklejourney. Great job......

  • @phil6506
    @phil6506 Před rokem +1

    Sounds better than a new Harley , beautiful engine.

  • @jesusamador4661
    @jesusamador4661 Před 10 měsíci

    A piece by piece restoration would be nice. Also a complete bike like that is a great way to make molds to recreate accurate replacement parts for other surviving bikes needing parts.

  • @sreethampan
    @sreethampan Před 27 dny

    The rusty look gives the beast a tireless workhorse aged gracefully.........thank you.

  • @specialse
    @specialse Před rokem +1

    Amazing looking machine , dosent look like its ever been apart ( spanner marks etc ) and didnt blow any smoke !!!! how does it go with modern fuel ?

  • @gregmcbee2585
    @gregmcbee2585 Před rokem

    That is awesome. Something made me smile today.

  • @Simon-hf3lw
    @Simon-hf3lw Před rokem

    Another beautiful find by Wheels Through Time second to none 👍

  • @corychartier7961
    @corychartier7961 Před rokem

    Was just there love you guys keep doing the work.

  • @troytaylor9228
    @troytaylor9228 Před rokem

    That looks a lot like an old aquaintance bike that was out here in Oklahoma all the way down to the pouch on back! Tom had it. Spittin' image!

  • @brianrichards517
    @brianrichards517 Před rokem

    I love how you said hopefully it will run I never doubted you for a second

  • @jesusamador4661
    @jesusamador4661 Před 10 měsíci

    Imagine almost 90 years ago someone bought that knuckle head and rode it. Literally like a Time Machine to a different era.

  • @watchjaredwork1487
    @watchjaredwork1487 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful job. Loved watching!

  • @iainpearce6379
    @iainpearce6379 Před rokem

    That is the sweetest sounding bike,,that exhaust just sounds soooo good

  • @dominictaylor6265
    @dominictaylor6265 Před 6 měsíci

    Looks perfect. Really appreciate leaving the paint as is Only thing that looks bad is the saddle bag, completely out of synch. Natural leather colour would probably blend in really well, or oilskin. Apart from that it’s perfect

  • @ModernNeandertal
    @ModernNeandertal Před rokem

    It sure sounds good and quiet. Good job.

  • @shawnwilliams705
    @shawnwilliams705 Před rokem

    Digging the rusteration. Looks better than new paint and chrome

  • @douglashine9638
    @douglashine9638 Před rokem

    Awesome. 1939 was the year my mom was born. What a great year. 🤠