no BS, no posing, just 100% authentic enthusiasts. I'm even guessing if there was music backing it wouldn't be big kerrang power chords it would be country. God bless.
That is a great bike...For real men of genius,..lol guys that actually know beer and bikes! what a sound!!! lucky dude!! and i learned a bit more for my frankenharley Flathead custom build..
Hey Matt I really liked how you and John bonded over the bike your dad gave John . It’s pretty obvious how much John thought of your dad. You guys were fortunate have your dad in your life’s. Matt you are doing great keeping your dad’s memory alive. Thank you Judd Brier
Thanks guys you bring lots of great memories back to this old man. I had a 1952 74 Pan Head. It was a great bike going from English bike to the big 74. I bought it around 1958 and put lots of miles on it. Then in 61 got stupid and got married couldn't afford the woman and the bike had to sell it. Big Mistake.
Restoring that original factory gas shut on/off valve takes me back to my first H-D -- a 1950 FL in original factory trim. Thanks Dale and John! Ride safe.
I would love to have had that blue bike that they did a giveaway on a while back that he redone and made it look all original and he just restored it but I think that he ended up putting an electric and kick start on it to make it easier for whoever won the bike and he even found another bike just like it before he did the giveaway and that bike was also restored and the same exact bike went for a very pretty penny at auction
One of the nicest panhead harleys ive ever seen, especially paint job on fuel tank and the oil tank sight glass and with hand change. Johns spraying is fabulous on so many restorations. His attention to detail even down to colours designs and year just shows how much you, Chris and John and other experts especially the old riders know down to fasteners used and even part numbers.
I truly miss my days with my FLH pan. Those sweet summer nights down behind those dented fat bob tanks, feeling the churn of gasoline being turned into wheels through time. You guys bring me back, Thanks.
Cool bike since I began watching these videos, I’m starting to want a Panhead. My dad’s was a 52 or 53, with the black lower legs as well. Even my birth year bike is a Panhead. I believe his was blue, recall my grandmother showing me a picture when I was younger. By the time we were riding together I had forgotten about the Panhead. After he passed I found some pictures, his funeral was 60 years to the day of the first Panhead image.
That is one tight good looking hog .The older the better I say. Wow awesome ,this has to be one of my Loco cruising Harly. 10 on my scale,thank you guys .👍✨️❤️
This gave me goose bumps to see this old Pan breathe fire!!! Amazing machine you have sir!!! Matt you have a really passionate employee of all things HD!!!!! Dale would be so proud!!!
I’m digging the rims on your bike!! I have a 57 pan rigid I’m working on..I call it Frankenstein!! It was basically a motor and a frame and springer forks..the frame is most likely from the 50s, the forks appear to be aftermarket but look correct for the frame. The engine was rebuilt and never run. Putting Fatboy rims on it, disc brakes, 5 speed trans from a softail in it…made my own fenders cast from fiberglass! Lost of custom stuff…
This is the best platform to share the knowledge of the museum with everyone not just the lucky ones that are actually able to visit u guys in Maggie Valley great job Matt
I love the energy and enthusiasm of these. It sends me looking for a Harley every time! Since I am currently recovering from a stroke, I still need to rehab my left hand to clutch. (Step one!)
Always come away from your program feeling that I got something for visiting , thank you for inviting people into your shop and showrooms like we are friends and neighbors.... really appreciate how you explain a interesting subject matter and the history. This is American Quality in my opinion
So happy I jumped onto these guys/this channel.. Been binging this content for a few weeks now and am absolutely gobsmacked by Matt’s enthusiasm and the honesty and genuine love for these machines from everyone involved In their caretaking. I’ve been into motorbikes for near 40 yrs and have had a plethora of bikes. Always loved the lines of old Harleys and I’m getting my education here-who knows maybe one day I’ll get a barn find up and running.. Until then I’ll ride my Newer HD and hopefully point it in the Wheels through Time direction sooner than later. Cheers
WOW💨💥....This what it's all about riding the road...Man i miss riding my bikes down the road....But i am to old ans weak now.... Thanks Matt & John 👍 Shoe🇺🇸
Awesome to see and hear a great old road burner back in action...Pictured is me on my 73 FX Superglide custom the engine has been 91ci for many years... It's quite capable of pegging the ol'fun meter...keep'em coming...
My uncle built a Shovelhead hot rod motorcycle from the ground up with a springer front end that has been a little raked and stretched but not overly crazy and he didn't rake and stretch the front end but whoever he bought it from did and they did such a good job doing it you can't even tell unless you know what you're looking at because there is no weld marks or anything and it's an original springer front end too and after they got done modifying it they had it rechromed and everything all my uncle had to do was bolt it onto his bike that was an original Shovelhead frame that was also raked and stretched on the neck of the frame and he put a 180mm rear tire and a 21in front tire on it and he put the same fenders on it as the bike behind the Panhead and coming from a family that builds and races motorcycles and drag cars he didn't leave the engine stock on the Shovelhead he ended up making it have alot more horsepower and go alot faster than they did stock and a friend of his has an all original 40 something Knucklehead trike that has the original paint job and everything and he lives in Texas and he rides it to Bike Week in Daytona, Florida every year and his wife rides with him as well on the back and the trike still only 😮has the original kick start no electric start at all on it😅
Nice, I ended up using two fibre washers and some yellow gas thread tape to stop my 46 knuckle from leaking. Might have to get that special tool though for the future.
thank you, building a '49 EL, just a beginner, every detail is so important, from the guy who makes those fuel tank inserts to the gasket goo you use. Maybe can you fly up to northern Canada and give me a hand for a weekend? We have great beer up here...ride highway 93...
I have a recipe in my head for a Hardtail conversion to a 1200 Sportster, or if I wanna be really dumb, an 883 with a Hammer 1275, set up like the late '40's-'50's STYLE. Seeing this Bike, I would absolutely love to do it as a Tribute. No I wouldn't waste the Original parts on a modern Bike. Plenty of Aftermarket stuff to pay homage.
Love this. Can tell why Dale figured he is the right dude to take care of her.
I have a 49 Panhead motor sitting in my living room next to my fireplace.....
PANHEADS FOREVER ✊
Absolutely gorgeous. Can't fault it. I would LOVE that bike. I like his idea that he is the custodian (not the 'owner') of the bike.
no BS, no posing, just 100% authentic enthusiasts.
I'm even guessing if there was music backing it wouldn't be big kerrang power chords it would be country. God bless.
man when John got choked up talking bout Dale i almost shed a tear, thanks for the video Matt
Dale would love that bike. I know Dale would be proud of you Matt.
Stopped at the museum on this year’s 8ball ride. Absolutely the highlight of a 5000 mile road trip.
Gotta love the passion behind what you guys do. Certainly the symbol that John has on his hand. One day at a time.
I can only dream of having a bike that badass, that's one hell of a survivor
That is a great bike...For real men of genius,..lol guys that actually know beer and bikes! what a sound!!! lucky dude!! and i learned a bit more for my frankenharley Flathead custom build..
Hey Matt I really liked how you and John bonded over the bike your dad gave John . It’s pretty obvious how much John thought of your dad. You guys were fortunate have your dad in your life’s. Matt you are doing great keeping your dad’s memory alive. Thank you Judd Brier
Thanks guys you bring lots of great memories back to this old man. I had a 1952 74 Pan Head. It was a great bike going from English bike to the big 74.
I bought it around 1958 and put lots of miles on it. Then in 61 got stupid and got married couldn't afford the woman and the bike had to sell it. Big Mistake.
Long time fan , love everything y'all are doing. I really like the no intro , just straight to it.
Restoring that original factory gas shut on/off valve takes me back to my first H-D -- a 1950 FL in original factory trim. Thanks Dale and John! Ride safe.
Every time I see and hear a bike in these videos, I say that’s what I want my first vintage bike to look like. And then I see another and another.
I would love to have had that blue bike that they did a giveaway on a while back that he redone and made it look all original and he just restored it but I think that he ended up putting an electric and kick start on it to make it easier for whoever won the bike and he even found another bike just like it before he did the giveaway and that bike was also restored and the same exact bike went for a very pretty penny at auction
One of the nicest panhead harleys ive ever seen, especially paint job on fuel tank and the oil tank sight glass and with hand change. Johns spraying is fabulous on so many restorations. His attention to detail even down to colours designs and year just shows how much you, Chris and John and other experts especially the old riders know down to fasteners used and even part numbers.
Wow that was so cool to see. Thanks for sharing that guys....
I truly miss my days with my FLH pan. Those sweet summer nights down behind those dented fat bob tanks, feeling the churn of gasoline being turned into wheels through time. You guys bring me back, Thanks.
Cool bike since I began watching these videos, I’m starting to want a Panhead.
My dad’s was a 52 or 53, with the black lower legs as well. Even my birth year bike is a Panhead. I believe his was blue, recall my grandmother showing me a picture when I was younger. By the time we were riding together I had forgotten about the Panhead. After he passed I found some pictures, his funeral was 60 years to the day of the first Panhead image.
You sir are a perfect keeper of that motorcycle. Clearly your love for this bike was seen through the previous owner.
That is one tight good looking hog .The older the better I say. Wow awesome ,this has to be one of my Loco cruising Harly. 10 on my scale,thank you guys .👍✨️❤️
We will be there in one week. Bringing some friends who have never been there. Very excited
Love the radiator cap never change it please
Fascinating historical piece, and the passion is infectious.
This gave me goose bumps to see this old Pan breathe fire!!! Amazing machine you have sir!!! Matt you have a really passionate employee of all things HD!!!!! Dale would be so proud!!!
This is the channel I come to to get all my motorcycle history FACTS! I appreciate you teaching us.
That Panhead has tons of character! Fantastic bike.
I’m digging the rims on your bike!! I have a 57 pan rigid I’m working on..I call it Frankenstein!! It was basically a motor and a frame and springer forks..the frame is most likely from the 50s, the forks appear to be aftermarket but look correct for the frame. The engine was rebuilt and never run. Putting Fatboy rims on it, disc brakes, 5 speed trans from a softail in it…made my own fenders cast from fiberglass! Lost of custom stuff…
Matt Olson's dad built a bike for me in a tiny shed in the middle of a North Dakota wheat field. Best bike ever!
That bike is something I would ride proudly.....😎 Thanks for sharing this Video....
The sound of it when heard from behind is more than just sweet!! See you last week of May!
I was born in 49,wish I could look as good as that bike,great video❤️
This is the best platform to share the knowledge of the museum with everyone not just the lucky ones that are actually able to visit u guys in Maggie Valley great job Matt
What a machine!!!! Thanks for sharing guys!!!
Right on, that's too cool!
I love the energy and enthusiasm of these. It sends me looking for a Harley every time! Since I am currently recovering from a stroke, I still need to rehab my left hand to clutch. (Step one!)
Always come away from your program feeling that I got something for visiting , thank you for inviting people into your shop and showrooms like we are friends and neighbors.... really appreciate how you explain a interesting subject matter and the history. This is American Quality in my opinion
Very cool. Matt keeping it going
Awesome...u guys making dale proud.
Tip of the hat to you gentlemen! All ways enjoy your content. See you in May.🙂
So happy I jumped onto these guys/this channel.. Been binging this content for a few weeks now and am absolutely gobsmacked by Matt’s enthusiasm and the honesty and genuine love for these machines from everyone involved In their caretaking. I’ve been into motorbikes for near 40 yrs and have had a plethora of bikes. Always loved the lines of old Harleys and I’m getting my education here-who knows maybe one day I’ll get a barn find up and running.. Until then I’ll ride my Newer HD and hopefully point it in the Wheels through Time direction sooner than later. Cheers
Amazing bike - someone's life in that machine.
Man what a ride! 😍
I love the hot rod red grips and shift knob 7:20
With any luck I may be down there this summer. We'll see what happens. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Love those pipes on that piece of history, nothing like a old school chopper 👊👍💪👌🙏🥰
I appreciate the thorough explanation of every part and piece, great camera close ups, sound and all around high quality instructional video well done
Friggin’ cool bike!
Awesome! Nothing better than a period hot rod!
John's work is next LEVEL!🎉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 JOHN YOUR THE BEST PAINTER ON EARTH🎉! THE 36' KNUCK WAS AWESOME 🎉
I got a 49 hotrod since january.It has a knuckle frontend and bobbed fenders, as far as I know its been like that since the late 50s
I love how the kicker -pedal spins when it's revved. - my mate has a shovelhead and the kicker pedal spins in time with the rpm
That's beautiful
WOW💨💥....This what it's all about riding the road...Man i miss riding my bikes down the road....But i am to old ans weak now....
Thanks Matt & John 👍
Shoe🇺🇸
Incredible motorcycle!
Real like the 49 pan it's got that look like no other
Such a beautiful bike 👍
Awesome to see and hear a great old road burner back in action...Pictured is me on my 73 FX Superglide custom the engine has been 91ci for many years... It's quite capable of pegging the ol'fun meter...keep'em coming...
Being a 73 itt had to be a Shovelhead right?
Johns paint jobs are beautiful. You guys are professionals all!
Makes me miss my 49FL
I was riding it when the EVO came out, they had a hard time keeping up.
What a kool piece of hot rod history, & looks to be a comfortable ride... Thanx !
Awesome stuff John!
Awesome!! Gave me goosebumps when she fired up. Love watching this channel, keep up the good work!!
I love the fact, that the style of the harley cruisers have never really changed
Dale is smiling.
LEGACY will Ride ON ! 🤘🏼
I Love this Bike too !!! Thx for Sharing 🤘🙏😎🇺🇸
Sounds great
My uncle built a Shovelhead hot rod motorcycle from the ground up with a springer front end that has been a little raked and stretched but not overly crazy and he didn't rake and stretch the front end but whoever he bought it from did and they did such a good job doing it you can't even tell unless you know what you're looking at because there is no weld marks or anything and it's an original springer front end too and after they got done modifying it they had it rechromed and everything all my uncle had to do was bolt it onto his bike that was an original Shovelhead frame that was also raked and stretched on the neck of the frame and he put a 180mm rear tire and a 21in front tire on it and he put the same fenders on it as the bike behind the Panhead and coming from a family that builds and races motorcycles and drag cars he didn't leave the engine stock on the Shovelhead he ended up making it have alot more horsepower and go alot faster than they did stock and a friend of his has an all original 40 something Knucklehead trike that has the original paint job and everything and he lives in Texas and he rides it to Bike Week in Daytona, Florida every year and his wife rides with him as well on the back and the trike still only 😮has the original kick start no electric start at all on it😅
Thats one sweet bike for sure definitely has personality
I've been riding bikes all of my life and need to stop in at Wheels through time before i leave this life
It's so cool.
How good is that Pan great stuff fellas 🍻🇦🇺
Where do you find oil and air filters for these bikes?
Nice ride John
Nice, I ended up using two fibre washers and some yellow gas thread tape to stop my 46 knuckle from leaking. Might have to get that special tool though for the future.
thank you, building a '49 EL, just a beginner, every detail is so important, from the guy who makes those fuel tank inserts to the gasket goo you use. Maybe can you fly up to northern Canada and give me a hand for a weekend? We have great beer up here...ride highway 93...
This bike is an 11/10.
My opinion only ,nothing sounds better than a pan. I miss my 58 first year swingarm, we did a lot of miles. Still ride, but she was my love.
I'd love to see some K model stuff if you can, they just look so cool! Thanks Matt!
I wish my 49EL looked that good.
Nice scooter
I know John Dills, sp, he's the SUPER PAINTER!🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸
Had a 57 pan that Bobby Hoh built in 81 it ran really strong itself
Nice......but I do recall that "improved" front brake on my 54 panhead....which with all new parts, still would not actually stop the bike.
Mine stops almost to good! Set up just right I guess.
had that same bike with an EL .was my first cycle and thats what I learned to ride on
Cool beans.
👑👑👑
Man, I love a Pan!
i would love to buy tickets to win this one 🙂
hello, I love this bike what is the model of the handlebars I would like to mount the same on my Harley
🖤🖤🖤
V Cool man
So I am wondering if you can just take the old one and put some lapping compound on it and clean it up to make a new seal
Someday I’ll own a panhead that’s almost as cool as this one, since nothing can beat original/touched by the WTT group.
Cool old bike
I have a recipe in my head for a Hardtail conversion to a 1200 Sportster, or if I wanna be really dumb, an 883 with a Hammer 1275, set up like the late '40's-'50's STYLE. Seeing this Bike, I would absolutely love to do it as a Tribute. No I wouldn't waste the Original parts on a modern Bike. Plenty of Aftermarket stuff to pay homage.
Cmon Matt, how many favourites can you have 😂😂😂
You need to get out of the museum and hit the road sometimes.
My brother in law has a 48, one owner who was his grandfather's brother all factory all original.