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

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • 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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  • @mikaldene7146
    @mikaldene7146 9 місяців тому +75

    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...❤

    • @Twinstarrider
      @Twinstarrider 9 місяців тому +7

      You put down the words I was just thinking.

    • @wheelsthroughtime
      @wheelsthroughtime  9 місяців тому +11

      Thank you both!!

    • @johnjackson8561
      @johnjackson8561 9 місяців тому +11

      Like his father before him 😎♥️🇨🇦👌🍻

    • @jpshirley438
      @jpshirley438 8 місяців тому +3

      Everyone loves the work you put in and a lasting legacy of your dad buddy

    • @MarvinLeeKeshall
      @MarvinLeeKeshall 7 місяців тому +3

      Who knows, the bikes owner may donate the ride to the museum someday?

  • @joerex2612
    @joerex2612 Місяць тому +2

    I almost cried while watching this video. Reminds me so much of my childhood days in our country, the Philippines. My dad has a Harley repair shop business in the early 50's and I grew up riding those sidecars as our main transpo. They're usually painted red like the one in the video, my dad;s favorite color, I presumed. By the age of 16 in the 60's I, together with my other big brothers was already doing harley repair works, engine overhaul and body works. My dad likes them as original as possible and even the smallest screw should be harley certified part. I learned a lot from him how values the every details of being a harley mechanic. I really missed those days.

  • @GGT2501
    @GGT2501 9 місяців тому +27

    Seeing Matt work is amazing - speed and accuracy. And he’s great with the people.

  • @Looey
    @Looey Місяць тому

    Y'all have me hooked ! I saw my first bike with a tank shifter was in my teens. I can't get enough of this stuff.

  • @mikeh.4087
    @mikeh.4087 9 місяців тому +34

    Love seeing those old bike ridden! Great job! Beautiful!

  • @cseivard
    @cseivard 9 місяців тому +13

    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!

  • @kevindaly5093
    @kevindaly5093 9 місяців тому +7

    DON'T FLOOD IT! Love this guy. He has his father's spirit.

  • @nigelbeaumont1109
    @nigelbeaumont1109 Місяць тому

    What a Stunning Machine… oh and brilliant Mechanic too. Good job.

  • @KevinsTooTall
    @KevinsTooTall 9 місяців тому +24

    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.

  • @ivanwesley8182
    @ivanwesley8182 7 місяців тому +3

    What a beautiful bike! I’m so glad that people like you exist, folks that can save these works of art

  • @E-s.thoughts
    @E-s.thoughts 6 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @mikeburnett7028
    @mikeburnett7028 9 місяців тому +4

    Congratulations Matt on another successful build. Your dad would be very proud.

  • @duaneconger2910
    @duaneconger2910 3 місяці тому +1

    That's one nice old Ride! It looks beautiful 😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @mavericknonconformist69721
    @mavericknonconformist69721 9 місяців тому +3

    You fellas are artists. Sincerely!

  • @OL-Tom
    @OL-Tom 26 днів тому

    Way awesome seeing these great old bikes still driving. Mines only a 99 but I'm liking it's still going strong

  • @edwardwilliams9923
    @edwardwilliams9923 5 місяців тому

    That was way cool!!! Great work as always!!!

  • @jeremyp2295
    @jeremyp2295 9 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @wheelsthroughtime
      @wheelsthroughtime  9 місяців тому +1

      Check out our raffle for the 1936 Knucklehead!!

    • @jeremyp2295
      @jeremyp2295 9 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

  • @cjalfonso2212
    @cjalfonso2212 Місяць тому

    I love this episode. Nothing separates the men from the boys like RUST and filthy flood water. GREAT JOB! NO FEAR!!!

  • @Christopherbarb-t9c
    @Christopherbarb-t9c 4 місяці тому

    love watching your work great job
    i am a retired plumber and would love to have a bike that runs like these bikes

  • @hardtail-gy8dk
    @hardtail-gy8dk 9 місяців тому +2

    That's awesome for you all to offer your skills and expertise to get that gorgeous bike back in the wind for Stan❤

  • @JonnMcLoed-vo3fe
    @JonnMcLoed-vo3fe 9 місяців тому +3

    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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @paponne8701
    @paponne8701 7 місяців тому

    Excellent video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joealbert7773
    @joealbert7773 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic job!

  • @dutch_clutch8211
    @dutch_clutch8211 9 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @maxpuppy96
    @maxpuppy96 Місяць тому

    I never knew Harley made a flathead beyond 36, Now I have a whole new outlook on flatheads and I am becoming a big fan. I have been around bikes my whole life and never knew it I am a flatheader now. I had Triumphs Nortons and BSA's and Harleys when I was finally able to afford one we would get a 900 iron head Sportster and though we were hot stuff.😂

  • @gregoryswartzentruber5303
    @gregoryswartzentruber5303 8 місяців тому

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @thumpershd
    @thumpershd 9 місяців тому +5

    Outstanding rebuild, you guys are awesome! Merry Christmas🎄

  • @wesknight2507
    @wesknight2507 6 місяців тому

    Amazing work, great channel guys 👌

  • @juliancrooks3031
    @juliancrooks3031 9 місяців тому +1

    So beautiful to see that vintage iron back on the road.

  • @sixwingsram
    @sixwingsram 5 місяців тому

    Bringing the best back to life. Thanks Matt!

  • @darrenhawken9766
    @darrenhawken9766 9 місяців тому +1

    Great work 👌, lovely looking bike n chair , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 6 місяців тому

    So much living history, preserved . Such foresight, such can do .. and fun too .

  • @GGT2501
    @GGT2501 9 місяців тому +1

    Stan has a pretty neat workshop, grit blaster and all

    • @Coyote-tc1ww
      @Coyote-tc1ww 9 місяців тому

      He’s a fukin fool, let that bike flood twice and then let’s it sit for ten years

  • @usmclee65
    @usmclee65 5 місяців тому

    Great job Matt and Chris, that is one happy guy!

  • @oilkann
    @oilkann 9 місяців тому +1

    Great story! Great ending......well done and Merry Christmas!

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 9 місяців тому +1

    Great job guys, beautiful old bike, I can’t believe how big the valves are in those flat heads.

  • @olapetersson7332
    @olapetersson7332 9 місяців тому

    It's a joy to watch the master at work.

  • @richc767
    @richc767 9 місяців тому +1

    Love seeing how you do these. You are an artist!

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl 9 місяців тому +1

    Great job fellas happy for Stan !!!

  • @MikeXavier-s3o
    @MikeXavier-s3o 9 місяців тому +1

    🙌... that was fantastic Mr. ! 🇺🇸

  • @rjoetting7594
    @rjoetting7594 9 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful bike, great to see it on the road again.
    I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a great new year.

  • @ReelBermudaMan
    @ReelBermudaMan 7 місяців тому

    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
      @ReelBermudaMan 7 місяців тому

      Gotta be with the sunglasses on your head too!! Classic matt look!!

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @davidliddle7998
    @davidliddle7998 7 місяців тому

    Awesome job gents love it

  • @terrysmith7076
    @terrysmith7076 9 місяців тому +1

    What a great video thank you for sharing it. ☮️

  • @davidmcgahan5328
    @davidmcgahan5328 7 місяців тому

    Great to see a beautiful bike back on the road. Love your channel.

  • @John-cc1pc
    @John-cc1pc 9 місяців тому

    Oh man. When that fired I was quite emotional. How excellent.
    Awesome stuff guys. You rock!!!
    Safe rides 👍🤜

  • @davidmedick5530
    @davidmedick5530 2 місяці тому

    Lived in St.Augustine for 60+ years. Nice town 40 years ago. Too crowded now.

  • @COUNTINGSLURPULA
    @COUNTINGSLURPULA 8 місяців тому

    That was really awesome to observe. Bravo Matt 👏 👏 👏

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 9 місяців тому

    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...

  • @ajc5370
    @ajc5370 9 місяців тому

    @wheelsthroughtime just the best video ever to watch on Christmas night!! Beautiful bike and beautiful people. Great job!

  • @shingerz
    @shingerz 9 місяців тому +1

    That's fantastic great job sounds looks lovely well done 👏 👍

  • @THEWILLYEFFECT
    @THEWILLYEFFECT 9 місяців тому +1

    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 !

  • @DailyDrivenBikes_1
    @DailyDrivenBikes_1 9 місяців тому +1

    That bike looks so much better since it's been rebuilt.

  • @pennypincher6730
    @pennypincher6730 Місяць тому

    In 86' Napa County had a flood that was horrible. The sanitation department also overflowed into the river. My dad's 58 FLH was under the grips in sludge water. The bike was black when it flooded grey when it dried. The bike wouldn't roll on its own had to use dollies and a tommy lift to put it in a truck bed. Gary Copeland of Fairfield Ca. Rebuilt the motor and trans. Almost a gallon of pure sludge was in the lower end and trans. And five gallons in the 2.5 each tanks (yes incorrect). It took over a year to complete the restoration of it.

  • @glennberry1012
    @glennberry1012 9 місяців тому +1

    well done,done well

  • @garrywalton
    @garrywalton 9 місяців тому

    Took me about two years to do what you guys do in a day!! pure joy to watch.......
    😉

  • @dennisthemenace5150
    @dennisthemenace5150 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful bike

  • @LchaimPutz
    @LchaimPutz 9 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas

  • @brianhosey3811
    @brianhosey3811 9 місяців тому +1

    That was absolutely amazing and a ton of fun to watch!

  • @tomeickhorst6787
    @tomeickhorst6787 9 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @wheelsthroughtime
      @wheelsthroughtime  9 місяців тому +1

      Check out our annual raffle. A ticket to win a 1936 Harley is only 10 bucks!!

    • @tomeickhorst6787
      @tomeickhorst6787 9 місяців тому

      @@wheelsthroughtime oh yea I’ll keep trying

  • @dogpaw775
    @dogpaw775 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Dr4g0nW00d
    @Dr4g0nW00d 4 місяці тому

    Stunning Bike

  • @ironhorse7588
    @ironhorse7588 9 місяців тому

    Great video guys

  • @donjordan8174
    @donjordan8174 9 місяців тому

    Healthy and Happy New Years to all at Wheels Through Time

  • @tristanbuckoke9121
    @tristanbuckoke9121 9 місяців тому +1

    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 🇦🇺

  • @superplumber5
    @superplumber5 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome matt , love your videos

  • @ReelBermudaMan
    @ReelBermudaMan 7 місяців тому

    😂😂😂 the flood puns!! Yesssss!!!

  • @viperexpress305
    @viperexpress305 7 місяців тому

    Stan keep that oil clean ! Great job guy's ! 😂👍🍺

  • @sammyjimsmith6100
    @sammyjimsmith6100 8 місяців тому

    I got one of these in ontario canada ftom my brother, i had a car battery in the saddlebag and drove it all winter in the snow with chain on the wheels..broke a few chains but had a lot of fun.

  • @davepalmatier5190
    @davepalmatier5190 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @hack2it
    @hack2it 9 місяців тому

    Great job on recovering a great motorcycle Matt. Wish that we met on my E73 Sportster.

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond 9 місяців тому +8

    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.

    • @gcanaday1
      @gcanaday1 9 місяців тому

      Agreed. I love sidecars.

    • @bradb9146
      @bradb9146 9 місяців тому

      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!😮

  • @buffdoc46
    @buffdoc46 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Jim-ej6yz
    @Jim-ej6yz 9 місяців тому

    Very cool Matt. Great job and video. Thanks!

  • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
    @JesusTorres-qr1gz 7 місяців тому

    A recent kindergarten graduated from engineering school can do that, child stuff, pure entertainment, enjoy boys.

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 9 місяців тому

    4 + 3 kicks....
    Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends and staff.
    I hope you have a great year ahead. 😊

  • @geoffreyjones2000
    @geoffreyjones2000 9 місяців тому

    Saved another life

  • @Amanet13
    @Amanet13 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful

  • @wallyfirkins1664
    @wallyfirkins1664 4 місяці тому

    How cool is that!

  • @davidbroughton6979
    @davidbroughton6979 9 місяців тому

    Your videos make me happy😊

  • @CharlesSilket
    @CharlesSilket 9 місяців тому

    Love watching your videos wish I had 10% of your knowledge.

  • @tgalbraith2395
    @tgalbraith2395 9 місяців тому

    That is too cool. Reminds me of building my '48 UL that I picked up in Davenport, back in 2016.

  • @yankepilot
    @yankepilot 9 місяців тому

    Awesome job…Your dad would be proud of you!

  • @teekuepie2536
    @teekuepie2536 9 місяців тому

    WHAT...A...JEWEL...!!! FLIGHT...RED...MY...FAVORITE...COLOR...!!!

  • @muellerm9768
    @muellerm9768 8 місяців тому

    such a great guy.

  • @panheadsforever74
    @panheadsforever74 3 місяці тому

    Nice job matt. After all that, he better put alot of miles on that flatty.

  • @willbe7442
    @willbe7442 9 місяців тому

    Matt. You need to stop the “will it run again” click bait. You’re not fooling anyone. We know you can take a garden ornament rusted solid motor and somehow get it running. You’re not fooling anyone. 😂
    Keep it up! Merry Christmas.

  • @Richard-c9i2j
    @Richard-c9i2j 7 місяців тому

    Hey! There were some turn signals for my FXRP! That’s the first time in a bunch of videos I’ve seen your FXR. Got to the loose shifter arm tonight and the splines are good! Im the 3rd owner, officer from 93-97, previous until 23 & now my turn.

  • @dizzywehby3442
    @dizzywehby3442 7 місяців тому

    A British guy who knows old Harley’s in n out

  • @nyckhampson792
    @nyckhampson792 Місяць тому

    I feel for the bike owner, his 'Pride n Joy' , however this maestro has his orchestra in check, throughout and correct , took it from 'zero to hero' , Stan havin' 'Club Sandwich '✌️ Peace ya"ll

  • @robertwolf3006
    @robertwolf3006 9 місяців тому

    Sweet ride ! Good luck Stan ride safe Brother !!! 👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻

  • @becoming-humble8745
    @becoming-humble8745 9 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas Love your passion.

  • @coldblue9mm
    @coldblue9mm 9 місяців тому

    Great Job Team Matt! That bike is a beauty! I have a photo of my late father in law on a very similar bike right after WWII. It was black and had that same logo on the tank. I need to study it more to see if I can tell which motor was on it.

  • @larrychristian7239
    @larrychristian7239 9 місяців тому

    Time to let Stan know to come up to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the annual "Flood Run". He would be more than welcome.

  • @MisterOcclusion
    @MisterOcclusion 8 днів тому

    What I’ve learned watching these videos is that having a bike restored likely costs more in parts and labour than it’s worth. Rethinking any urges I may have had regarding old bikes…

  • @stevenash233
    @stevenash233 9 місяців тому

    Michael Lange....in the house!

  • @insanewayne300
    @insanewayne300 9 місяців тому

    Stan pooped 💩🤬 himself when you lifted the sidecar, and jalapeños on a dog I thought I was the only one, I would loved to have had that bike when my grandkids were young!

  • @roversgonemad
    @roversgonemad 9 місяців тому

    I love that your Harley expert has a British accent!!

  • @MrBumbles2
    @MrBumbles2 9 місяців тому

    RIGHT ON !!!!!!