Total Rebuild - Reviving Flooded Flathead Harley Motorcycle Sitting 10 Years.

2023 ж. 21 Жел.
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It's a total rebuild! This 1939 Harley-Davidson Flathead has been through 2 floods, and after sitting 10 years, we're going to try getting this machine back on the road!
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  • How many lives are changed by the presence of one man? Hundreds? Thousands? It's hard to say but Matt is one of those men that touches the souls of those around him in a positive light. God Bless You Matt...❤

    @mikaldene7146@mikaldene71465 ай бұрын
    • You put down the words I was just thinking.

      @Twinstarrider@Twinstarrider5 ай бұрын
    • Thank you both!!

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
    • Like his father before him 😎♥️🇨🇦👌🍻

      @johnjackson8561@johnjackson85614 ай бұрын
    • Everyone loves the work you put in and a lasting legacy of your dad buddy

      @jpshirley438@jpshirley4384 ай бұрын
    • Who knows, the bikes owner may donate the ride to the museum someday?

      @MarvinLeeKeshall@MarvinLeeKeshall2 ай бұрын
  • Love seeing those old bike ridden! Great job! Beautiful!

    @mikeh.4087@mikeh.40875 ай бұрын
  • It's amazing to watch you knock out such a huge project. You guys do amazing work, and it shows how much you love doing it.

    @KevinsTooTall@KevinsTooTall5 ай бұрын
  • Seeing Matt work is amazing - speed and accuracy. And he’s great with the people.

    @GGT2501@GGT25015 ай бұрын
    • You do know it's speeded up? 😂

      @patrickporter6536@patrickporter65365 ай бұрын
    • like a virtuoso pianist

      @stevec-b6214@stevec-b6214Ай бұрын
  • Hard to make a fitting comment on your efforts to help out a neighbor. Merry Christmas and safe rides to all!

    @kevinhall2266@kevinhall22665 ай бұрын
  • Thanks. Well told, better edited. (Imho) I am recovering from a stroke ( lived) all things that are” returned to normal “ fill me with hope. Merry Christmas!

    @cseivard@cseivard5 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!!

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
  • Complete overhaul and runs like a camp. The look on Stan's face when Matt said Don't Flood It, is priceless. Great Job Guys on the The Rebuilding of a Classic 1940 Flathead Harley Davidson.

    @darknitethunder@darknitethunder5 ай бұрын
  • What a great combination. I am a big fan of motorcycles with sidecars and this one is really beautiful. You really helped that neighbor quite a bit...he must be a happy man with the revival of this beautiful machine. Well done guys.

    @E-s.thoughts@E-s.thoughts2 ай бұрын
  • DON'T FLOOD IT! Love this guy. He has his father's spirit.

    @kevindaly5093@kevindaly50935 ай бұрын
  • ....leave him high and dry? Yeah, that's the goal after two floods! A labor of love!!! 😊❤

    @user-bv3cl2cl8b@user-bv3cl2cl8b5 ай бұрын
  • Bringing the best back to life. Thanks Matt!

    @sixwingsram@sixwingsram28 күн бұрын
  • Remarkable! Only place in the world that a vintage Harley Davidson could have been saved. Great work. Great Video.

    @gnsmk357@gnsmk3575 ай бұрын
    • He’s just one of many that can do the job

      @talkingrock7011@talkingrock70115 ай бұрын
  • Stupendous job. Craftsmanship, skill, enthusiasm, perfection. Fun to watch.

    @Fezzler61@Fezzler615 ай бұрын
  • What a beautiful bike! I’m so glad that people like you exist, folks that can save these works of art

    @ivanwesley8182@ivanwesley81823 ай бұрын
  • Simply a project named Oof. I love to watch you wrench Matt but I dont envy this one at all. Best of luck and may the gods of speed be with you. Cheers!

    @dutch_clutch8211@dutch_clutch82115 ай бұрын
  • Great video guys and fabulous old bike. Can’t get over the fact you got her totally rebuilt in 80 hours……no substitute for passion and knowledge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    @JonnMcLoed-vo3fe@JonnMcLoed-vo3fe5 ай бұрын
  • You fellas are artists. Sincerely!

    @mavericknonconformist69721@mavericknonconformist697215 ай бұрын
  • That's awesome for you all to offer your skills and expertise to get that gorgeous bike back in the wind for Stan❤

    @hardtail-gy8dk@hardtail-gy8dk5 ай бұрын
  • That, was amazing. Beautiful machine no doubt. This is why I love harley davidson motorcycles.

    @michaelmitchell5909@michaelmitchell59095 ай бұрын
  • Congratulations Matt on another successful build. Your dad would be very proud.

    @mikeburnett7028@mikeburnett70285 ай бұрын
  • Loved watching you bring this back to life.....if I ever make it to the states from Australia...wheels through time is definitely a place I need to see

    @paulysutton9591@paulysutton95915 ай бұрын
  • A recent kindergarten graduated from engineering school can do that, child stuff, pure entertainment, enjoy boys.

    @JesusTorres-qr1gz@JesusTorres-qr1gz2 ай бұрын
  • love watching your work great job i am a retired plumber and would love to have a bike that runs like these bikes

    @user-jj1io9uv6u@user-jj1io9uv6u5 күн бұрын
  • I have always loved the older motorcycles. Now because of you guys I appreciate them more because every time I watch a video from you I learn something new. It is so cool how good they were designed and how user friendly they are. Really hope to have one that you and your team built someday that would be the best.

    @jeremyp2295@jeremyp22955 ай бұрын
    • Check out our raffle for the 1936 Knucklehead!!

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
    • @@wheelsthroughtime already have tickets for 2024. Got them to sooth the loss of the most perfect bike for me the 2023 raffle bike.I would have rode the wheels off that one.

      @jeremyp2295@jeremyp22955 ай бұрын
  • Man ! That is some job you guys did . I love hearing that bike fire up . Just something that gets me when those old bikes get running again .

    @toddcoldiron1710@toddcoldiron17105 ай бұрын
  • Great job Matt and Chris, that is one happy guy!

    @usmclee65@usmclee65Ай бұрын
  • I f*cking love this content , you guys are out here doing the lords work for Harley Davidson. I have came to see you guys multiple times. I can 100% say I’m a huge fan. There needs to be more people like you guys in this world !

    @THEWILLYEFFECT@THEWILLYEFFECT5 ай бұрын
  • Outstanding rebuild, you guys are awesome! Merry Christmas🎄

    @thumpershd@thumpershd5 ай бұрын
  • Great work 👌, lovely looking bike n chair , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

    @darrenhawken9766@darrenhawken97665 ай бұрын
  • That was way cool!!! Great work as always!!!

    @edwardwilliams9923@edwardwilliams9923Ай бұрын
  • So much living history, preserved . Such foresight, such can do .. and fun too .

    @timallen6025@timallen60252 ай бұрын
  • 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great work men!!!

    @Psychobilly@Psychobilly5 ай бұрын
  • Now, if that is the 2024 give away bike, I'll buy 100 tickets to win that one.... I am a fool for sidecars... Oh my, that is fugly...complete rebuild, yep and OUCH.

    @JamesAllmond@JamesAllmond5 ай бұрын
    • Agreed. I love sidecars.

      @gcanaday1@gcanaday15 ай бұрын
    • Unexcusable the condition of that bike! There's tons of inland storage to be found here in Florida for this exact reason. No excuse at all!😮

      @bradb9146@bradb91465 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic work.

    @user-gn7cm6db2d@user-gn7cm6db2d5 ай бұрын
  • Beautiful bike, great to see it on the road again. I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a great new year.

    @rjoetting7594@rjoetting75945 ай бұрын
  • What a great video thank you for sharing it. ☮️

    @terrysmith7076@terrysmith70765 ай бұрын
  • 🙌... that was fantastic Mr. ! 🇺🇸

    @user-fw6zs3fd6h@user-fw6zs3fd6h5 ай бұрын
  • Great job guys, beautiful old bike, I can’t believe how big the valves are in those flat heads.

    @roberthocking9138@roberthocking91385 ай бұрын
  • Absolutely awesome!!! Great build!!!

    @johnnydscyclesservice3603@johnnydscyclesservice36035 ай бұрын
  • Oh man. When that fired I was quite emotional. How excellent. Awesome stuff guys. You rock!!! Safe rides 👍🤜

    @John-cc1pc@John-cc1pc4 ай бұрын
  • So beautiful to see that vintage iron back on the road.

    @juliancrooks3031@juliancrooks30315 ай бұрын
    • We think so too!

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
  • You guys do amazing work. !!!

    @thesaltysergeant4103@thesaltysergeant41032 ай бұрын
  • That's fantastic great job sounds looks lovely well done 👏 👍

    @shingerz@shingerz5 ай бұрын
  • You don't even need to be into Bikes, to enjoy your videos. Very professionally done. Video is crisp! Great explanation, and we root for these bikes to rumble one more time! Best of luck on your channel. Should be no problem if you run it like your current business!

    @petegraf7760@petegraf77604 ай бұрын
  • Great job fellas happy for Stan !!!

    @mr1pearl@mr1pearl5 ай бұрын
  • Great story! Great ending......well done and Merry Christmas!

    @oilkann@oilkann5 ай бұрын
  • That bike looks so much better since it's been rebuilt.

    @DailyDrivenBikes_1@DailyDrivenBikes_15 ай бұрын
  • Love seeing how you do these. You are an artist!

    @richc767@richc7675 ай бұрын
  • This was one of the best rebuilds I’ve seen lately. Thx for all your work Matt. It kept me entertained foresure. Every time you open up a bike you never know what you’re going to be dealing with and this was a big one👍 You are one positive dude.

    @Richard_Lush@Richard_Lush4 ай бұрын
  • Well done Matt!

    @bobg1219@bobg12195 ай бұрын
  • Great to see a beautiful bike back on the road. Love your channel.

    @davidmcgahan5328@davidmcgahan53283 ай бұрын
  • One word… AWESOME This is a nice project to do Harley for ever peace.

    @Jake-ph6fl@Jake-ph6fl3 ай бұрын
  • @wheelsthroughtime just the best video ever to watch on Christmas night!! Beautiful bike and beautiful people. Great job!

    @ajc5370@ajc53704 ай бұрын
  • Super Cool what you do for people! Keep up the awesome job you do on these machines. Lots of guys upstairs that are happy you keep them going.

    @chuckhorton2377@chuckhorton23774 ай бұрын
  • It's a joy to watch the master at work.

    @olapetersson7332@olapetersson73325 ай бұрын
  • Stan has a pretty neat workshop, grit blaster and all

    @GGT2501@GGT25015 ай бұрын
    • He’s a fukin fool, let that bike flood twice and then let’s it sit for ten years

      @Coyote-tc1ww@Coyote-tc1ww5 ай бұрын
  • Excellent video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    @paponne8701@paponne87013 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic job!

    @joealbert7773@joealbert77733 ай бұрын
  • That was absolutely amazing and a ton of fun to watch!

    @brianhosey3811@brianhosey38115 ай бұрын
  • 😂😂😂 the flood puns!! Yesssss!!!

    @ReelBermudaMan@ReelBermudaMan3 ай бұрын
  • Great job mate. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and and a safe new year . Looking forward to seeing what you have installed for us at the museum that runs. Take care cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

    @tristanbuckoke9121@tristanbuckoke91215 ай бұрын
  • Merry Christmas Wheels Through Time and crew

    @carlstephens-tm7zj@carlstephens-tm7zj5 ай бұрын
  • That was really awesome to observe. Bravo Matt 👏 👏 👏

    @COUNTINGSLURPULA@COUNTINGSLURPULA4 ай бұрын
  • WOW...WOW...WOW the ending... I had tears ❤👌👌👌

    @BPantherPink@BPantherPink3 ай бұрын
  • Took me about two years to do what you guys do in a day!! pure joy to watch....... 😉

    @garrywalton@garrywalton4 ай бұрын
  • Also, you know how Sean has a picture of his face on a shirt from bikes and beards? I think you should make a shirt with WTT on it and an outline of your face in white on a black shirt, I would 100% buy that!!! I’m so in love with your videos please continue to post working on Bikes. It is awesome!

    @ReelBermudaMan@ReelBermudaMan3 ай бұрын
    • Gotta be with the sunglasses on your head too!! Classic matt look!!

      @ReelBermudaMan@ReelBermudaMan3 ай бұрын
  • This is the kind of medical repair show I'd watch every time. Watching professionals in their element is very exciting... You've done a masterful repair on a beautiful machine. Kudos to all who worked on this classic machine... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours...

    @garyseaton4619@garyseaton46195 ай бұрын
  • copper will also anneal by bring allowed to set aside to cool . Matt is such a decent and passionate man, I'm not surprised.

    @dogpaw775@dogpaw7755 ай бұрын
  • That is awesome. What a great bike Stan! Ride it often and keep the shinny side up!

    @EddieSprouse@EddieSprouse4 ай бұрын
  • Always a pleasure watching these videos, you guys are on my bucket list to visit one day. Hopefully it’ll be on a Harley too 🤙🏾

    @01XLC@01XLC5 ай бұрын
  • Awesome matt , love your videos

    @superplumber5@superplumber55 ай бұрын
  • Amazing work, great channel guys 👌

    @wesknight2507@wesknight25072 ай бұрын
  • I love these style of bikes and it sucks because I know I’ll never be able to afford one. Way cooler styling than now days.

    @tomeickhorst6787@tomeickhorst67875 ай бұрын
    • Check out our annual raffle. A ticket to win a 1936 Harley is only 10 bucks!!

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
    • @@wheelsthroughtime oh yea I’ll keep trying

      @tomeickhorst6787@tomeickhorst67875 ай бұрын
  • love watching stuff like that. I wish I had your knowledge.

    @tomdunn7147@tomdunn71474 ай бұрын
  • Darn sorry i am a day late again lol.......Stan the man's motorcycle is no longer full of sand......Thanks Matt and to all...... Old F-4 Phantom 2 Shoe🇺🇸

    @steveshoemaker6347@steveshoemaker63475 ай бұрын
  • Top Harley Man, you must be the BEST in the entire United States! Well done. 👌

    @anythingoldmechanical@anythingoldmechanical5 ай бұрын
    • Lots of great mechanics out there.

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
  • Great job on recovering a great motorcycle Matt. Wish that we met on my E73 Sportster.

    @hack2it@hack2it5 ай бұрын
  • You guys are awesome. As I restore Vintage Gibson guitars, my appreciation for what you do to Vintage motorcycles is beyond words. ❤

    @buffdoc46@buffdoc465 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!!

      @wheelsthroughtime@wheelsthroughtime5 ай бұрын
  • Stan keep that oil clean ! Great job guy's ! 😂👍🍺

    @viperexpress305@viperexpress3053 ай бұрын
  • Awesome! Need huge advise gents...busy building a 47 flathead

    @user-bx4lw6td3f@user-bx4lw6td3f3 ай бұрын
  • 🤩🇺🇸👍Great to watch great men who love incredible machines! Happy New Year 2024! MAGA🇺🇸🏁

    @americanwriter2533@americanwriter25334 ай бұрын
  • Awesome job gents love it

    @davidliddle7998@davidliddle79982 ай бұрын
  • Very cool Matt. Great job and video. Thanks!

    @Jim-ej6yz@Jim-ej6yz4 ай бұрын
  • Nice bike keep it keep it Out of the water and on The Road . Thanks from NOR-CAL.

    @chrislollich6064@chrislollich60645 ай бұрын
  • Great job. My dad and friends built a couple basket cases back in the day.

    @randycoats7458@randycoats74585 ай бұрын
  • BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    @gregoryswartzentruber5303@gregoryswartzentruber53034 ай бұрын
  • How's that Go ( A Man that loves his Job Never Works a Day in his Life) to be able to Do that is a True Blessing! Beautiful Bike Great Job Guys

    @davepalmatier5190@davepalmatier51904 ай бұрын
  • Morning Matt? I see more people asking about future raffle bike!! I have faith that machine will live again

    @jameshuffman835@jameshuffman8355 ай бұрын
  • That is too cool. Reminds me of building my '48 UL that I picked up in Davenport, back in 2016.

    @tgalbraith2395@tgalbraith23955 ай бұрын
  • Stunning Bike

    @Dr4g0nW00d@Dr4g0nW00d12 күн бұрын
  • Healthy and Happy New Years to all at Wheels Through Time

    @donjordan8174@donjordan81745 ай бұрын
  • 4 + 3 kicks.... Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends and staff. I hope you have a great year ahead. 😊

    @neilperry2224@neilperry22245 ай бұрын
  • Love watching your videos wish I had 10% of your knowledge.

    @user-bv8dp4vu6j@user-bv8dp4vu6j4 ай бұрын
  • Awesome job…Your dad would be proud of you!

    @yankepilot@yankepilot5 ай бұрын
  • WHAT...A...JEWEL...!!! FLIGHT...RED...MY...FAVORITE...COLOR...!!!

    @teekuepie2536@teekuepie25365 ай бұрын
  • How cool is that!

    @wallyfirkins1664@wallyfirkins166412 күн бұрын
  • Beautiful bike

    @dennisthemenace5150@dennisthemenace515022 күн бұрын
  • Time to let Stan know to come up to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the annual "Flood Run". He would be more than welcome.

    @larrychristian7239@larrychristian72394 ай бұрын
  • Awesome machine. Nice save.

    @localcrew@localcrew4 ай бұрын
  • Your videos make me happy😊

    @davidbroughton6979@davidbroughton69795 ай бұрын
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