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

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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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  • @mikaldene7146
    @mikaldene7146 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      You put down the words I was just thinking.

    • @wheelsthroughtime
      @wheelsthroughtime  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Thank you both!!

    • @johnjackson8561
      @johnjackson8561 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Like his father before him 😎♥️🇨🇦👌🍻

    • @jpshirley438
      @jpshirley438 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @MarvinLeeKeshall
      @MarvinLeeKeshall 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @joerex2612
    @joerex2612 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

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

    • @patrickporter6536
      @patrickporter6536 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You do know it's speeded up? 😂

    • @stevec-b6214
      @stevec-b6214 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      like a virtuoso pianist

  • @Looey
    @Looey หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

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

  • @cseivard
    @cseivard 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @nigelbeaumont1109
    @nigelbeaumont1109 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @darknitethunder
    @darknitethunder 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

  • @KevinsTooTall
    @KevinsTooTall 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @randycrager4074
    @randycrager4074 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a righteous deal you did for Stan, dang man, I'm wishing I was back in shape now and the thought of having a sidecar seems it would be much easier to handle even in my shape makes a feller think! Thanks for the video. Opened up some heartfelt feelings again!

  • @mikeburnett7028
    @mikeburnett7028 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @E-s.thoughts
    @E-s.thoughts 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @duaneconger2910
    @duaneconger2910 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kevinhall2266
    @kevinhall2266 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hard to make a fitting comment on your efforts to help out a neighbor. Merry Christmas and safe rides to all!

  • @Fezzler61
    @Fezzler61 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Stupendous job. Craftsmanship, skill, enthusiasm, perfection. Fun to watch.

  • @mavericknonconformist69721
    @mavericknonconformist69721 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You fellas are artists. Sincerely!

  • @OL-Tom
    @OL-Tom 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jeremyp2295
    @jeremyp2295 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Check out our raffle for the 1936 Knucklehead!!

    • @jeremyp2295
      @jeremyp2295 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @paulysutton9591
    @paulysutton9591 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @hardtail-gy8dk
    @hardtail-gy8dk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @otteroptimistic6426
    @otteroptimistic6426 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s almost like I feel bad for watching your amazing contents for free

  • @DavidBall-v5i
    @DavidBall-v5i 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @paponne8701
    @paponne8701 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @joealbert7773
    @joealbert7773 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic job!

  • @dutch_clutch8211
    @dutch_clutch8211 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.😂

  • @toddcoldiron1710
    @toddcoldiron1710 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 .

  • @wesknight2507
    @wesknight2507 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing work, great channel guys 👌

  • @gregoryswartzentruber5303
    @gregoryswartzentruber5303 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @thumpershd
    @thumpershd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Outstanding rebuild, you guys are awesome! Merry Christmas🎄

  • @johnnydscyclesservice3603
    @johnnydscyclesservice3603 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely awesome!!! Great build!!!

  • @juliancrooks3031
    @juliancrooks3031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @sixwingsram
    @sixwingsram 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bringing the best back to life. Thanks Matt!

  • @darrenhawken9766
    @darrenhawken9766 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @GGT2501
    @GGT2501 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stan has a pretty neat workshop, grit blaster and all

    • @Coyote-tc1ww
      @Coyote-tc1ww 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @usmclee65
    @usmclee65 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @brandonrich6342
    @brandonrich6342 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing work😍 what a beautiful bike. I'm glad you all decided to bring it back to life.

  • @oilkann
    @oilkann 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @bobg1219
    @bobg1219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done Matt!

  • @olapetersson7332
    @olapetersson7332 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @chuckhorton2377
    @chuckhorton2377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @richc767
    @richc767 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job fellas happy for Stan !!!

  • @MikeXavier-s3o
    @MikeXavier-s3o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🙌... that was fantastic Mr. ! 🇺🇸

  • @ReelBermudaMan
    @ReelBermudaMan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @rjoetting7594
    @rjoetting7594 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome job gents love it

  • @terrysmith7076
    @terrysmith7076 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great video thank you for sharing it. ☮️

  • @davidmcgahan5328
    @davidmcgahan5328 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @John-cc1pc
    @John-cc1pc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Psychobilly
    @Psychobilly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great work men!!!

  • @davidmedick5530
    @davidmedick5530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @COUNTINGSLURPULA
    @COUNTINGSLURPULA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shingerz
    @shingerz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @petegraf7760
    @petegraf7760 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @THEWILLYEFFECT
    @THEWILLYEFFECT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @pennypincher6730
    @pennypincher6730 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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🇺🇸

  • @glennberry1012
    @glennberry1012 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    well done,done well

  • @Jake-ph6fl
    @Jake-ph6fl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One word… AWESOME This is a nice project to do Harley for ever peace.

  • @BPantherPink
    @BPantherPink 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW...WOW...WOW the ending... I had tears ❤👌👌👌

  • @garrywalton
    @garrywalton 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @RudiUlrich
    @RudiUlrich 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! Need huge advise gents...busy building a 47 flathead

  • @dennisthemenace5150
    @dennisthemenace5150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful bike

  • @brianhosey3811
    @brianhosey3811 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @LchaimPutz
    @LchaimPutz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merry Christmas

  • @tomeickhorst6787
    @tomeickhorst6787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @tomeickhorst6787
      @tomeickhorst6787 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wheelsthroughtime oh yea I’ll keep trying

  • @dogpaw775
    @dogpaw775 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning Bike

  • @tomdunn7147
    @tomdunn7147 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love watching stuff like that. I wish I had your knowledge.

  • @ironhorse7588
    @ironhorse7588 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video guys

  • @donjordan8174
    @donjordan8174 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Healthy and Happy New Years to all at Wheels Through Time

  • @tristanbuckoke9121
    @tristanbuckoke9121 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 🇦🇺

  • @ReelBermudaMan
    @ReelBermudaMan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂😂😂 the flood puns!! Yesssss!!!

  • @superplumber5
    @superplumber5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome matt , love your videos

  • @viperexpress305
    @viperexpress305 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sammyjimsmith6100
    @sammyjimsmith6100 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @EddieSprouse
    @EddieSprouse 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is awesome. What a great bike Stan! Ride it often and keep the shinny side up!

  • @buffdoc46
    @buffdoc46 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. I love sidecars.

    • @bradb9146
      @bradb9146 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!😮

  • @01XLC
    @01XLC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 🤙🏾

  • @Jim-ej6yz
    @Jim-ej6yz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool Matt. Great job and video. Thanks!

  • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
    @JesusTorres-qr1gz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saved another life

  • @chrislollich6064
    @chrislollich6064 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice bike keep it keep it
    Out of the water and on
    The Road .
    Thanks from NOR-CAL.