I'm from Scotland. I visited your museum with a couple of friends in 2013 and you demonstrated your REAL rarest bike, since there was only ever one of them made, the Traub. That visit was made so memorable by your attention to us and all the machines that I had never seen before. I have video I took of that day and have shown it to many people. Thank you so much for the memories.
@@ellaevansbolt Matt is very hospitable to all of the visitors to the museum just like his dad, Dale, was. It’s always an enjoyable visit. They will. Crank up any bike there if you want to hear it.
That was the first time I ever seen Matt really lost for words when the kickstand brokr off ! Great find and alot of work to get it, your Dad is a happy man with how you are keeping the whole thing moving forward ! Thanks for sharing !
John is just an awesome guy from what I see of him here. You can just tell by the interaction with him that he truly appreciates you and your presence in the vintage bike world. Is such a blessing having folks like that to engage with. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Like father, like son. I loved to see Dale's finds, but Matt continues to bring history to life for the next generation no matter what it takes. Two special men with the same dream. Thank you, Matt, for keeping the wheels lasting through time!❤❤
The bikes are just unbelievable... but Matt's enthusiasm for everything motorcycle just makes it all better (as if there's anything better than the collecting of rare, vintage Harleys and American made motorcycles).
Thank you for sharing this experience and allowing me to live vicariously through you! I'm just a whisper away from sixty years young and I can see myself living the life you do and putting it together to get that ride.
Damn! Just tickled the starter on that Case tractor and it just smoothed out at idle right away. I love old hardware like this. It’s SO addictive. The first time I used an old 1930’s Singer sewing machine, I was hooked, lol!! Ended up becoming an expert on restoring old sewing machines. Once you realize just how incredible the material quality truly is on this vintage hardware, you done, lol. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Matt your only a few miles away from where the bike on display at the museum "Dave" came from. I transported it there from Ashtabula County. I met your father at that time, now your visiting with my buddy Big Mike. Small world
Absolutely love this channel! Seeing how upset you were when you broke the kick stand shows how genuine of a dude you are. I have done the same thing before on one of my bikes. It’s the excitement to get the bike out of the garage or in your case the trailer to show the guy. Great channel and outstanding video as per! 👊🤙
Looking very forward to accompanying the restoration; and fascinated to see just how your research into the real history of this bike goes? Thumbs up and keep posting these great content videos. Thanks! Richard in Brazil.
I have watched a lot of your videos Matt and never saw you working on any indians. matt is an excellent narrator and adds historical context which keeps you interested in his videos.
Dale, you are a blessed man. I could only wish to walk thru your shop and chew the fat. My $10 bike started as a basket case Yamaha 2-speed automatic in boxes. After working on two lawnmowers to make one & earn the $1 a yard job paid, I learned carbs by sliding tiny wires thru the circuits at age 12. This helped me understand how gas made its way into the engine. Oddly enough, that Yamaha had a “Rotary Valve” on the right crankshaft as the carb set inside the case cover. Fascinating to an adopted kid on a large family Kansas farm in the late 60’s. 17 bikes later, I ride a bagger 102cu in when able in Nebraska! God bless.😮
22:45 That looks like an LA Case tractor, but I think the owner was a bit optimistic about the HP being 100. These were actually rated at around 60 HP, which was a big tractor for that time period. I realize you really wanted that HD hill climber, but that Chief in it's condition was much more desirable to me.
Man, you guys always make my day with what you do. Thanks for sharing this with us. I can’t wait to see the process and outcome of this thing. Absolute legends.
This could be a TS 125 or a TS 150, what do you think? Where they officially imported into the US? So far I only knew of a few TS 250s in the US, so seeing the small model was a surprise to me. Greetings from Germany
Really enjoy the history and the gentleman sharing his collection.. Couldn’t but help noticing his Sno traveler on the rack. Being up north I still ride my 63’.
it is a joy seeing families holding on to the good stuff and let a few roached out scraps for sale or trade; i saw all the stuff in there including upstairs.
Just bought my first motorcycle and it's a V-Twin but I bought as local as I could (I'm Swiss) and not Harley... so it's a Ducati! Sorry about that! But it's a desmodue air/oil cooled v-twin powered 2015 Ducati Scrambler Classic with full service history, Ducati warrantee and only 7000 miles on the clock. Love your channel, look forward to seeing you bring that beauty back to life.
@@richardbartlett6932 Indeed. He had bought a bigger Ducati and even dropped the price a bit. It was still a bit over market prices but Ducati needs to get their share.
Yes, I saw it straight away too! Could also be a TS 150. Anyway, I didn't expect to see a TS 125/150 in the US, I only knew about the TS 250s there. Greetings from Germany
That case brings back memories of living and working on the farm when I was a young lad. During harvest we would tow a trailer behind it as we pick up apples and pears crates to go to market.
Well that was a collaborative effort, eh? But everybody's happy - you got the hillclimber, John got paid, and Mike got a beautiful '46 Chief. It sounds like everything worked out all right. Looking forward to seeing that hillclimber fire up!
What a great find. My wife and me will be passing through Maggie Valley late afternoon tomorrow on our way to Seymour, TN. I know the museum’s closed but we’re going to stop and grab a pic by the sign.
I cannot wait to see you restore that hillclimber a tiny bit to at least running. I know a full restoration would take away some of the history but you always do an amazing original style restoration that looks way better.
I couldn't believe my eyes when you broke the kick stand! For someone that runs a museum, works on classic cycles, and has probably trailered 100's of bikes it must have hurt! Glad you were able to make the deal still!
As soon as I had a good look at that hillclimber I wondered why a 1960-70s Honda twin leading shoe front brake was put on it - the kind that went on the K series CB250/350s. Then the reality kicked in. It was what they had available and it was a very good brake when properly set up.
I'm from Scotland. I visited your museum with a couple of friends in 2013 and you demonstrated your REAL rarest bike, since there was only ever one of them made, the Traub. That visit was made so memorable by your attention to us and all the machines that I had never seen before. I have video I took of that day and have shown it to many people. Thank you so much for the memories.
The Traub was the highlight of my trip to WTT, also.
@@ellaevansbolt Matt is very hospitable to all of the visitors to the museum just like his dad, Dale, was. It’s always an enjoyable visit. They will. Crank up any bike there if you want to hear it.
I'm in Scotland too. We are working hard to get a trip over to WTT. A real dream trip.
That was the first time I ever seen Matt really lost for words when the kickstand brokr off ! Great find and alot of work to get it, your Dad is a happy man with how you are keeping the whole thing moving forward ! Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for watching! We love keeping the dream alive.
John is just an awesome guy from what I see of him here. You can just tell by the interaction with him that he truly appreciates you and your presence in the vintage bike world. Is such a blessing having folks like that to engage with. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
He is a great guy! We’re lucky to call him a friend!
it's not just owning the machine but when owners can talk about them knowledgeably that really brings them alive for me.
*he's not the owner. he found it in a barn find* remember when he said he had to roll it out, frozen chain*
Yeah man thats so right!
Like father, like son. I loved to see Dale's finds, but Matt continues to bring history to life for the next generation no matter what it takes. Two special men with the same dream. Thank you, Matt, for keeping the wheels lasting through time!❤❤
Hear Hear
You should have seen John and his father Raymond. John has done Ray proud with building on his legacy and collection
Another piece of history saved, thank you. Your dad is proud of what you are doing.
That old hillclimber is where it needs to be. Your channel is quickly becoming my favorite TH-cam channel!! Thanks for Sharing!!!
"You sound like your Daddy" everybody laughing. Big John already knew knew how much Matt was going to counter.
Both shops were impressive. Great find.
The bikes are just unbelievable... but Matt's enthusiasm for everything motorcycle just makes it all better (as if there's anything better than the collecting of rare, vintage Harleys and American made motorcycles).
Thank you for sharing this experience and allowing me to live vicariously through you! I'm just a whisper away from sixty years young and I can see myself living the life you do and putting it together to get that ride.
Looking forward to seeing this one fire back to life, always a great watch
Love seeing the clock in the truck on the way to swap for the Harley. Priceless.
Thanks for watching!!
Congratulations on getting the Hill Climber. Those were some cool snowmobiles he had.
John is a solid man! Great personality.
The best!
Damn! Just tickled the starter on that Case tractor and it just smoothed out at idle right away. I love old hardware like this. It’s SO addictive. The first time I used an old 1930’s Singer sewing machine, I was hooked, lol!! Ended up becoming an expert on restoring old sewing machines. Once you realize just how incredible the material quality truly is on this vintage hardware, you done, lol. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Great wheelin' through time dealin'. What a great find. I'm so happy you got the hill climber. That private collection was super impressive.
great video ...... my first kick bike does that when my Dad is watching ... and never any other time :/ RIP kick stand .
Hope to see a "Will it run" episode or two on this old battle ship!
I agree, I really want them to make that episode!
Matt your only a few miles away from where the bike on display at the museum "Dave" came from. I transported it there from Ashtabula County. I met your father at that time, now your visiting with my buddy Big Mike. Small world
Glad you got it. Rare piece of history. I don't think I ever saw a Case Tractor with a GM Detroit Diesel. Learn something everyday, even at over 70.
I wonder what Detroit it had in it 453 353 he said 100hp about think to old 71 series
😢 kickstand had me crying! 😊
Absolutely love this channel! Seeing how upset you were when you broke the kick stand shows how genuine of a dude you are. I have done the same thing before on one of my bikes. It’s the excitement to get the bike out of the garage or in your case the trailer to show the guy. Great channel and outstanding video as per! 👊🤙
Looking very forward to accompanying the restoration; and fascinated to see just how your research into the real history of this bike goes? Thumbs up and keep posting these great content videos. Thanks! Richard in Brazil.
What a garage......what a find
I have watched a lot of your videos Matt and never saw you working on any indians. matt is an excellent narrator and adds historical context which keeps you interested in his videos.
Glad that you were able to get the trade done. It will be a great addition to the museum when it's restored.
You got the Clock too .... that was a must.
Congrats Brother.
Huge fan.
Can't wait to hear it run glad your bringing history back to life
I love seeing Guys with their collections.
It’s the knowledge these guys know that makes it worth watching. Super cool.
Dale, you are a blessed man. I could only wish to walk thru your shop and chew the fat. My $10 bike started as a basket case Yamaha 2-speed automatic in boxes. After working on two lawnmowers to make one & earn the $1 a yard job paid, I learned carbs by sliding tiny wires thru the circuits at age 12. This helped me understand how gas made its way into the engine. Oddly enough, that Yamaha had a “Rotary Valve” on the right crankshaft as the carb set inside the case cover. Fascinating to an adopted kid on a large family Kansas farm in the late 60’s. 17 bikes later, I ride a bagger 102cu in when able in Nebraska! God bless.😮
22:45 That looks like an LA Case tractor, but I think the owner was a bit optimistic about the HP being 100. These were actually rated at around 60 HP, which was a big tractor for that time period.
I realize you really wanted that HD hill climber, but that Chief in it's condition was much more desirable to me.
I can understand your outlook. But there are a few thousand 46 Chiefs, and less than 10 of these factory hillclimbers.
Looks to be a 3-71 detroit conversation. Which probably is 100hp
It sounded like a 2-71 Detroit and I think they were around 60 hp.
Incredible find! Congratulations Matt 👍
13:16, I love that red MZ TS150!
8:48 Wow, Mike's a BIG guy. Glad you could get the deal done.
you LEGENDS..... nothing beatS love & passion...... best wishes from CAPE TOWN.
Man, you guys always make my day with what you do. Thanks for sharing this with us. I can’t wait to see the process and outcome of this thing. Absolute legends.
We’re glad you enjoyed it!
I love your Chanel. Really like when your in the field wheeling n dealing . Great episode.
I FOR ONE, APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU GUYS DO!
That case tractor, running, even with the wear and tear... is perfect. It's ready to go back to work on a farm.
Matt ! Great find and deal!!!! Look forward to seeing it fire!!!!! Look forward to visit the museum in the spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great looking MZ TS at minute 10:19. These were made in the GDR and still ride around today. Wonder how that got in that museum 🙂
This could be a TS 125 or a TS 150, what do you think? Where they officially imported into the US? So far I only knew of a few TS 250s in the US, so seeing the small model was a surprise to me. Greetings from Germany
Really enjoy the history and the gentleman sharing his collection.. Couldn’t but help noticing his Sno traveler on the rack. Being up north I still ride my 63’.
I can’t stop watching this channel trying to watch regular TV and this channel calls me all the time
This rare hillclimber has found the best placed it could dream of ! Thanks for doing what you do Matt, Chris and the rest of the team !
Super super cool. Excited to see you ride that one around the shop inside!
That Red US spec small frame MZ TS behind the hilllclimber is the real rare star of this video!
it is a joy seeing families holding on to the good stuff and let a few roached out scraps for sale or trade; i saw all the stuff in there including upstairs.
22:41 "whats the displacement on something like that?"
"100 horse"
Tractors arent really judged by displacement but rather horsepower. It confused me too when I first started working on ranches lol
Great, was looking forward to another video from you guys!
Just bought my first motorcycle and it's a V-Twin but I bought as local as I could (I'm Swiss) and not Harley... so it's a Ducati! Sorry about that! But it's a desmodue air/oil cooled v-twin powered 2015 Ducati Scrambler Classic with full service history, Ducati warrantee and only 7000 miles on the clock. Love your channel, look forward to seeing you bring that beauty back to life.
Looks like he was doing you a favour rather than wanting to do a deal.
@@richardbartlett6932 Indeed. He had bought a bigger Ducati and even dropped the price a bit. It was still a bit over market prices but Ducati needs to get their share.
Around 11:00 you see a red MZ TS 125. This was the postmen's bike in the 80's in my country 🙂
Yes, I saw it straight away too! Could also be a TS 150. Anyway, I didn't expect to see a TS 125/150 in the US, I only knew about the TS 250s there. Greetings from Germany
Love your work! The knowledge is astounding. Hope to be able to visit some day
Keep us updated on this one brother! Helluva find for sure.
Bud Grant civvied the bike. It’s a Wlc 45. Love it… I’m 60 years old. Dad was nineteen when he bought it. Many stores. Thx and take care.
So impressed by the knowledge of all the people involved in this video...Dude, those old bikes seems pretty complicated to ride
The look on your fave when you broke that kickstand even i was like oh noooo
20:55 Never seen Dale look sheepish until that comment 🤣
Never had any doubt you would get it!
That case brings back memories of living and working on the farm when I was a young lad. During harvest we would tow a trailer behind it as we pick up apples and pears crates to go to market.
Slow your mind down, you are so excited about that hill climber. The seller catches everything you do. Great video, thanks
Great job getting that deal completed. I'll be back!
What a cool motorcycle!! I can’t wait to see video # 2 on this bike.
Well that was a collaborative effort, eh? But everybody's happy - you got the hillclimber, John got paid, and Mike got a beautiful '46 Chief. It sounds like everything worked out all right. Looking forward to seeing that hillclimber fire up!
I knew an older Hillclimber rider from West Virginia. A real treat hearing his riding stories. Ricky was his name.
The Indian you traded had 1947 tank emblems. Also '47 was the first year of the Indian head fender light. Thanks for all the awesome videos.
Well, that was a very interesting and informative video.
If I ever see one of them Hill Climbers again, I’m getting in touch with you.
As much as enjoy the videos when the museum is open I love the road trips and excursions in the winter when your closed chasing new machines
Thanks so much for sharing these videos. Its alwasys exciting.
What a great find. My wife and me will be passing through Maggie Valley late afternoon tomorrow on our way to Seymour, TN. I know the museum’s closed but we’re going to stop and grab a pic by the sign.
Heyyy Matt, we can feel your worry but at the end, you take the situación like a boss
Thanks for sharing the journey 😊
That is really Cool. cant wait to see you climbing a hill.
cant wait to see more of this bike keep up the great work Fellas
Can’t wait for the next video on this bike!
I cannot wait to see you restore that hillclimber a tiny bit to at least running. I know a full restoration would take away some of the history but you always do an amazing original style restoration that looks way better.
Can't wait to see this beauty run again.
That blue '46 Indian is gorgeous. I had a '47 or '48 in line 4, almost 65 years ago.
Awsome find. Looking forward to an update. 👍😃
Miss Dale great video Matt... need to get up and visit WTT...
Love it!!! It has found a good home!
Wow... that is truly a very awesome find....
Matt, when that kickstand broke I hurt for you. Been there done that. Had those kind of days.
Merry Christmas to all at WTT and the very best for the New Year. 👍
Mike has a hell of a collection
I couldn't believe my eyes when you broke the kick stand! For someone that runs a museum, works on classic cycles, and has probably trailered 100's of bikes it must have hurt! Glad you were able to make the deal still!
We all make mistakes, but this one definitely hurt.
I love the passion, I can totaly relate. This bike is great.
14:40 Matt is wiping his mouth like he's drooling
Great job fellas… get her fired up 💪
Soon!
I had a '41 Scout, love the left hand throttle and right hand shifter.
Love those machines! 😮 great tractors
Another great video. I'm glad the deal came off .but it was a lovely old Indian.
Love the orange or red Jeep in the background. I’d of been there for days looking at his collection of thing
Good for you man. God bless you
Another great video.i saw some snowmobiles in there i had when i was a kid
As soon as I had a good look at that hillclimber I wondered why a 1960-70s Honda twin leading shoe front brake was put on it - the kind that went on the K series CB250/350s. Then the reality kicked in. It was what they had available and it was a very good brake when properly set up.
Love this channel, great video . 🏍
can't wait to see ya start working on this
Loved seeing him twist the right handgrip on the Indian! Muscle memory man