Hunting Harleys, 1937 Harley EL OHV Knucklehead, restored

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  • Todd describes, starts and rides this nice restoration of a 19437 Harley EL OHV Knucklehead. for detailed pictures please paste this link into your browser www.flickr.com/photos/34150794...
    for pix taken recently, June 2nd 2013, go here www.flickr.com/photos/34150794...
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  • @grahammitchell6435
    @grahammitchell6435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now that is a MOTORCYCLE ! right there an American dream . Wow. Beautiful . Your a lucky man Todd . Surely the most beautiful motorcycle Harley Davidson ever built bar none.

    • @stevenharrison488
      @stevenharrison488 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a a1995 softail heritage last year it is a stunner lots of chrome.

  • @freyatilly
    @freyatilly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gorgeous.
    Though couldnt hear you once the engine was running. But its such a beautiful sound, that didnt matter so much.

  • @warrentopping5764
    @warrentopping5764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great informative honest explanation of a truly stunning 37' knuck......this channel is second to none (because of todd)......a sheer joy to follow....every day is a school day ;thank you for the info (history & tech )!!!!!!!!

  • @PropsandWings
    @PropsandWings 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How many '37s will kick over that quick. Not many. This is set up very well. Excellent restoration.

  • @philly2x
    @philly2x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is a dream machine for sure!

  • @titozanella7704
    @titozanella7704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful bike and perfect state of use! How I wis to live in your great country to came and visit you… all my respect from a mechanic of Italy

  • @GrayByrd
    @GrayByrd ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Been wanting one since I was a little boy fifty years ago. I started my search this week.

  • @jamiegreenwood7996
    @jamiegreenwood7996 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love those old american harleys.enjoyed whatching huntingharleys very much your skill and know how is unreal with old hogs cheers bro keep the hard work ongoing..living austraila i brought abrand new 2009 dyna super glide back in 09 still have it today 10 years later geat to ride it on the summer days....long live hogs forever

  • @maikeli7
    @maikeli7 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    First, your expertise is truly stunning. Next, this is THE ideal motorcycle. To my mind, when I think of the concept of a motorcycle, this is it. My all-time favorite Harley-Davidson. Incredible find!!!!

    • @gnarlytothemax
      @gnarlytothemax 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HuntingHarleys
      clearly this is a special bike. We appreciate you sharing it with us. I'm glad you ride the bikes. They're not showpieces.

    • @HuntingHarleys
      @HuntingHarleys  9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      no point having them if your never going to ride them, to me anyhow

    • @Trish1269
      @Trish1269 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maikeli7: Motovlogger Since 2007 agreed! I'm looking for a new one now. sure wish I knew someone like him.

    • @Xboxliveyomomma127
      @Xboxliveyomomma127 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jack Woods yes milwakee 8 saved them the twin cams just had a bunch of issues

  • @h7oslo
    @h7oslo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The open rockers are neato! lol
    And it's still quieter than a flathead w/aluminum heads!
    Very nice motorcycle.

  • @flstffatboy3910
    @flstffatboy3910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow damn Todd you were so fortunate too have owned it

  • @831santacruz
    @831santacruz ปีที่แล้ว

    Todd you must get excited every time you think of owning this sold badass 37oh man !

    • @HuntingHarleys
      @HuntingHarleys  ปีที่แล้ว

      So many years so many cool machines

  • @themanrecon6652
    @themanrecon6652 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir you are a wealth of knowledge on these old and beautiful Harleys and I thx you for sharing

  • @mikecanada2453
    @mikecanada2453 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    37 Knuck Very Kool!! One of the best I seen done, sounds solid too!! Great paint scheme as well.

  • @theroadking547
    @theroadking547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hey glad to know someone who is well educated on Harleys. I subscribed and looking forward to checking out your channel.

  • @chetkenyon9797
    @chetkenyon9797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite motor! love a knucklehead

  • @murphyfarm
    @murphyfarm 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch the videos everyday love the info and hope to own one of these one day. Thanks for the videos keep them coming. North Carolina

  • @johnbarleycorn699
    @johnbarleycorn699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WRITE A BOOK TODD, YOU THE MAN ..

  • @paneerdog5623
    @paneerdog5623 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this fabulous bike!

  • @mariomaldo25
    @mariomaldo25 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is full of knowledge , thanks learning a lot . now i know what to look for when purchasing my bike . again thanks .

  • @absolutetuber
    @absolutetuber 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love my harley (09 nightster) and i've been wanting to get into working on and restoring bikes. alas, i'm no mechanic and dont have much experience. i envy your knowledge and skills. very nice bike man!

  • @AndrewOtwellMusic
    @AndrewOtwellMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is freakin' awesome! Great walk through as well. Many thanks!

  • @darmhok
    @darmhok 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great informative video, thank you!
    beautiful bike

  • @jymebale5545
    @jymebale5545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastically wonderful bike, details, details, love them all, my Dad's Indian Chief might have looked a little like this one and surely sounded like it, he and Mom had a 47, the shifter was on the right, I've got one picture of it and would love to find it, he sold it up in Nebraska to some one after he and Mom got out of Neb university back there, people are lookin but I figure it's in a barn or some one's garage covered up.

  • @bogordon5008
    @bogordon5008 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    O wow it's sounds great 👍That is a beautiful machine.

  • @ricklombardo5769
    @ricklombardo5769 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Can't beat the subject matter, and it's easy to see that you're in love!! Thanks!

  • @mickeyduke1910
    @mickeyduke1910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could download his knowledge and upload it into my consciousness. Astonishing.

  • @metalmiket
    @metalmiket 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful piece of history! I noticed your at a differant location. Im from Costa Mesa but live in Boulder Colorado now so im always Cali curios. I miss SoCal weather & fires here are less than 10 miles from me & my scooter

  • @buckyes6749
    @buckyes6749 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned a ton on this video. Great content

  • @tripplesrule
    @tripplesrule 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very, Very Nice Bike. I like it very, very much. I am very, very glad you posted this video. Thank you Very, Very Much!!

  • @gshock3092
    @gshock3092 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a beautiful specimen

  • @bonguitoloco76
    @bonguitoloco76 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this channel and I like to see this bikes from Todd, I have a 1977 shovelhead, love my baby.

  • @louvros
    @louvros 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for posting this video it really helps i love your bike

  • @carlkrebs1
    @carlkrebs1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i watch this damn video over , and over , and over again . i want one of these in a 36 so damn bad it`s pathetic . i really like these old knuckleheads . and whats funny , is when nothing else maybe on the road in the future for whatever reasons . these old bikes will still be running and riding around . trully wonderful machines . my dad was born in 36 , he had a 36 in later years , my grandad had a 41 . now , of course i want one . ive got newer bikes . they are just not the same ! not once you have riddin one of these . a guy locally here has a 38 he keeps messin with wanting to put a 6 speed tranny , doing this and that trying to fuck it up and make it ride or run like a newer bike . this man is over 65 years old , so im told . i dont want to meet him unless i get a chance to buy the bike , cuz i dont wanna tell him what a dumbass he is...lol . me thinks he needs to sell me this bike and go buy a piece of junk newer bike to get his jollys with . i hate seing dipshits messin with tryin to modify these bikes . shit , let em alone...not many really left like this one you have . they are what they are, great machines . i value one like this so much i would put it in the living room no matter how cliche` it is . i have a big living room at the lakehouse ! would be great in there and take er out for a ride a few times a week around the local neighborhood . ONLY !

    • @Ladosligese
      @Ladosligese 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @J M ehm why would you write that ? ..

  • @MarkJones-ig5ui
    @MarkJones-ig5ui 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, I would love to have one of these! Maybe when my lotto numbers hit.

  • @dddaddaughter5957
    @dddaddaughter5957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's just awesome thanks for making this video

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beauty she is too. Very very nice.

  • @alfredclemency4952
    @alfredclemency4952 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a truly lucky man. Id love to own a knuckle bobber.

  • @tec61
    @tec61 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEAUTIFUL KNUCKLE👏👍👍👍I HAVE A ‘51’ PANNY. OLD SCHOOL ALL DAY!!!😊✌️☝️☝️☝️

  • @jetpack6565
    @jetpack6565 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful bike, love that red, sounds damn good too, i'll take it when can i pick it up!

  • @battlecat4791
    @battlecat4791 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful classic bike. Thanks for making this and the others you have shown available to us enthusiasts! I'm just curious - I understand the horsepower for a 37 knuckle was rated at 53. Is this correct? Have any idea of the torque figures?

  • @richk.4020
    @richk.4020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love your vidios, and your bikes, "37" is special

  • @aurelnegrea7617
    @aurelnegrea7617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn. Nice. Lucky to see one hmm. Beautiful

  • @javierramirez-kr2yt
    @javierramirez-kr2yt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dream right there ...you sir have beautiful michine ..

  • @HuntingHarleys
    @HuntingHarleys  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was filmed outside the shop that dialed it in for me, Duncan Keller. Duncan is also doing quite a few other machines for me including an original paint 1946 Knuckle. Those fires must be rough, 10 miles is too close when dealing with wild fires

  • @HuntingHarleys
    @HuntingHarleys  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, I met Jim in 1982 while riding my 1st Panhead, a 1965 in a ridged frame with a stock springer. At the time he was restoring a 1937 Knuckle in red trim. Chances are it was this same machine

  • @clarky2356
    @clarky2356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful bike and it sound beautiful to

  • @MrDjh66
    @MrDjh66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nicest knuckle I’ve ever seen hands down

  • @trekbsg
    @trekbsg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @crspcritter
    @crspcritter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice - exceptionally nice-
    My buddy had a 47 ‘ Knuck chopped - gave me a ride in it from high school parking lot.
    I was hooked : have 3 now - still
    He used to ride that knuckle around had more women following him-
    Kz riders would ask him to race .
    Naaa- “my bikes got class “-

  • @whitedust696
    @whitedust696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video Sir

  • @TheCunningham1977
    @TheCunningham1977 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! What a beauty.... I'm speechless:)

  • @HuntingHarleys
    @HuntingHarleys  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The "shaky" actually comes from a computer that is going south. I have a new one on order. Glad you like the bikes!

  • @christiansan123
    @christiansan123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a true work of art love this bike👍🏽. I wonder how much it cost him lol

  • @jamesguinn2948
    @jamesguinn2948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful machine

  • @nicholasyoder
    @nicholasyoder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that’s a bad ass bike

  • @Xboxliveyomomma127
    @Xboxliveyomomma127 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yeah third bike I watched and this one runs properly

  • @colderwar
    @colderwar 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have an 80 cube Shovel motor in a rigid Knuckle frame. Dear lord I miss that bike.....

  • @jfrost77hd
    @jfrost77hd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Todd, just wanted to say I love the channel and the immense amount of information you have about these bikes. I'm a Ironhead/Shovelhead guy since its what I can afford but love the Knuckle and Pans too! Quick question... on the base of the cylinders there's a shield like symbol with letters? Seen these on some Ironhead cylinders too, what is it or what does it mean? Thanks and keep it up!

    • @HuntingHarleys
      @HuntingHarleys  9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's simply the casting mark from the foundry. Means you have original cylinder's. However, not all years have this and some years have NO foundry markings

  • @huck01955
    @huck01955 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow what an outstanding bike

  • @Shamrockjason
    @Shamrockjason 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bet that was a killer day huh Todd.. she was beautiful man

  • @davidryan4127
    @davidryan4127 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A trip back in time wow just wow

  • @stinger1956
    @stinger1956 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg what a awesome looking bike.. and it sounds unbelievable... Do you still have this one Todd? or did it go down the road? since you made this vid?

  • @uncommonsenseboat
    @uncommonsenseboat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @oldguysrule-iv7sh
    @oldguysrule-iv7sh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bike

  • @Brian1952ful
    @Brian1952ful 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Harley.

  • @imprtracer2000
    @imprtracer2000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love it very nice beautiful bike

  • @korzbro35
    @korzbro35 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    '37 machine launching from first kick... that is impressive.
    Hey, did no one notice a typo in description? 19437 Harley, is it Caladan or Arrakis time? ;)

  • @icallitasiseeit4965
    @icallitasiseeit4965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are those handle bars off of? I have a 2000 Ultra Groundpounder .same / similar handlebars.? The sporty tank completes the look!!!

  • @steveperry1344
    @steveperry1344 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    comin' atcha!!! looks nice

  • @beatlejim64
    @beatlejim64 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now THAT is a motorcycle!!! Fantastic!!!

  • @duggydugg3937
    @duggydugg3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    now that's a fine bike

  • @HuntingHarleys
    @HuntingHarleys  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Buzz

  • @gorillacookies3451
    @gorillacookies3451 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 99% original 1937 EL knuckle open rocker arm . My grandpa bought it at a Ca state vehicle auction right after WWII . It was a CHP bike and has a leather Thompson Machine gun holster along the front forks right side ( CHP motor officers carried a Thompson during ww2 due to threat of japanese invasion of west coast ). The tires need replaced but still hold air. Hasnt been ridden in 35 years but fires right up. NOT FOR SALE

  • @codyweis4614
    @codyweis4614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a sneaky feeling this dude knows everything about Harleys

    • @thra5herxb12s
      @thra5herxb12s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If he did he wouldn't have let the kick start slam back like that. Sure way to crack a casing even with modern cases.

  • @shinersunlimited6123
    @shinersunlimited6123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I almost had a heart attack when the buss went by.

  • @danielnoguex7478
    @danielnoguex7478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice bro!👍

  • @edsonbarbetta8033
    @edsonbarbetta8033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SOU APAIXONADO POR ESSAS MÁQUINAS " FANTÁSTICAS "

  • @HuntingHarleys
    @HuntingHarleys  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yep, I know Mike and Jim Long who restored that bike. I knew Jim back when he did the restoration too

  • @mrcodesteez1211
    @mrcodesteez1211 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is really something special there boy

  • @mickeyduke1910
    @mickeyduke1910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not only are my pantaloons tight... but im wicked jealous!
    Keep the ball in the air till i can catch up
    AND I SWEAR.. I WILL KEEP OUR CULTURE GOING STRONG!

  • @yourselfdotcom
    @yourselfdotcom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @Dunrock91
    @Dunrock91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is sooo cool, i wish here in germany we had such bikes :(

    • @HuntingHarleys
      @HuntingHarleys  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plenty of them over there, probably more then here. Go to the AMCA meets.

    • @Dunrock91
      @Dunrock91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HuntingHarleys hey nice tip, thank you very much :)

  • @h.d.mech.mortenson2098
    @h.d.mech.mortenson2098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So COOL !

  • @worldwidestuff5567
    @worldwidestuff5567 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    would it have been that loud back in the day when it was factory fresh? I know little about these old bikes?

  • @johnmeyers9072
    @johnmeyers9072 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bikes ! Do you have a website that shows the bikes you have for sale? Thanks for the videos and abundance of information.

    • @HuntingHarleys
      @HuntingHarleys  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      if I get a new bike in for sale, I make a video and put links up with the pictures. I do not have a web site.

  • @flyhouseoftruth470
    @flyhouseoftruth470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one of those "if I ever win the lottery" bikes. Actually, until I have my own house with garage, any bike is.

  • @The1970sInfatuate
    @The1970sInfatuate 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, I remember that now. He found an old picture of the exact same bike which he previously restored in 1980 or so.

  • @thomaskirkpatrick4031
    @thomaskirkpatrick4031 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never even knew of the open rocker arms.

  • @darylhampton6940
    @darylhampton6940 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Todd, great information I have a 1934 VLD 1200 and almost completed restoration and would love to find out how many would have been exported to Australia.

    • @HuntingHarleys
      @HuntingHarleys  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      not sure how you could find that out. The archives that held a lot of the old information burned up at the factory in the 1960's

  • @BruceLee-xn3nn
    @BruceLee-xn3nn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dought paint even looked that good back then

  • @MrTyphoontyphoon
    @MrTyphoontyphoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oldies like that are unbreakable, like the Bmw , , now they make crap, but back in the days, it was serious !

  • @HuntingHarleys
    @HuntingHarleys  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I currently have the battery out of it. It has not been started in about a year. just over 300 miles on the frame up restoration. 70K would take it

  • @VoodooDewey69
    @VoodooDewey69 ปีที่แล้ว

    OOOOOWEEEE she's a beauty 😍

  • @Steyreon
    @Steyreon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same!! T-shirt, ok...but the same! Vote me up.

  • @twatson1199
    @twatson1199 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice bike

  • @Gohot229
    @Gohot229 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice..... tough time hearing you.

  • @Victorsadventures2774
    @Victorsadventures2774 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hunting Harleys, your bikes are always fantastic. This knuckle is no exception! Your videos would greatly benefit from a steady cameraman (without stabilizing post-production) and a good microphone.

  • @marinebcreation5010
    @marinebcreation5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful

  • @flush_entity
    @flush_entity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    so friggin cool