Matt's pure excitement over parts is such a joy to watch :) I love how he never stops being like a kid in a candy shop. Seeing someone else with true passion for their interests is always a pleasure! So glad you took the time to film this bike.

@erniedale3602

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you know what they say about the Apple falling not far from the tree

@danothemano1

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh his dad was the same way

@deedeejones3076

Жыл бұрын

bbv

@billypainter3715

Жыл бұрын

Matt is AWESOME when we went to WTT 2007. We were looking at one of the mtorcycles Matt came up and asked us if we would like to hear it run of course we said yes and had the pleasure of having him take us through the museum starting motorcycles and telling us the stories of each one it was awesome

@radkesrods1184

Жыл бұрын

faagg

The fact it sat for 40 years and fired up is a testament to the quality back then.

@karvast5726

Жыл бұрын

That's what's charming about old bikes and old cars,they are not as reliable or confortable or safe as modern vehicules but they are so straightforward that they don't break that often and when they do it's easy to fix unlike stuff today and you have that raw mechanical feeling you don't get nowdays

@JamesMullarneyIsAFraud

Ай бұрын

that hasnt been sitting 40 years. I bought a car that had been sitting 40 years and the brakes were siezed on, the oil was like treacle and the water was like minestrone (know thats not a factor for a air cooled bike).

I'm glad you have your father's passion to keep building the collection.

Time just disappears on episodes like this! What an amazing find!

My dad told me when I was young, "They're only original once. Those are the ones to find & keep."

Amazing find. I bet 4000 miles goes by a lot faster when your dreaming about what you just found! Beautiful bike.

JUST THINK ABOUT IT THIS GUY IN 1950 WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A NEW HARLEY (WHICH LOOKS GORGEOUS) WHEN THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF EXSERVICE ONES GOING FOR A TENTH OF THE COST. BOUGHT WITH LOVE

I can see Dale in Matt. The excitement, passion and knowledge is evident in every video.

Always happy to hear you talk up originality with so many folks "restoring" anything and everything they can get their hands on....And that originality is what makes the Museum so special. The bikes (and all the memorabilia and apparel) bring the owners back and into the room with you to share the motorcycle spirit and passion...riding up this weekend for a visit and tickets....

Great video Matt. Unbelievable that bikes like that are still out there

You have found the Holy Grail ! Absolutely an amazing find!

I've got an old friend that started on HD's. He's built and laced hundreds of wheels., and has never had a dealer touch any bike. Wasn't any bike that he couldn't get running. Mechanically working was all he wanted. His candle is at it's end now. The stories he can tell. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

Oh Yeah That muffler shield/cover looks great on that beautiful bike.

Wow!!! Your Pap would be proud! 👍👍

I could see your excitement. ! Made my day ! The knowledge , the no how , the enthusiasm for vintage machines , price less !

What a fantastic find!!! 👏 Looking At That bike brings up two words ROAD TRIP

Man you got it made! thanks from an old biker with nothin to ride. well done young man

An absolutely beautiful piece of history man what a beautiful original bike I believe this one is my favorite of all that I've seen...something tells me the previous owner had to cry when it rolled away to it's new perfect home for it...watching this video I was almost as excited as Mike which is probably impossible but anyway be safe have fun everyone

What a sweet motorcycle..I'm in love.. the rumble is sweet music to my ears ! I think that would be a nice give away bike !

Love all the old bikes...I use to ride a stick shift bike...it was a pair of vice gripes on the shift arm. with a stick tied to it..thanks for the youtube video's.im in Canada.and would more then likely never get to see the stuff you have..the plain.. the transport.. the side car passenger driver bike...so much cool stuff

You must pinch yourself every morning. You are living my dream. Love the work you and your dad has done over the years and look forward to ask you will continue doing. The love you have for the work you do is just like your dads. I'm sure he's smiling down upon you.

OMG! Sounds fantastic!

Beautiful bike . Wish i could visit you museum but i live in WALES . Keep restoring them bikes MAT loving you show. All the best keep up the good work .

@TheAsheybabe89

2 жыл бұрын

Don't be a spanner. Hop down to Portsmouth and commandeer a ship and sail to North Carolina.

@scaffolder12345

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAsheybabe89 i booked it today.I need somine to steer fancy it . lol

Glad you shared your treasure find with us!!!

Loved seeing Chris more hands on !

Truely another fantastic bike

Awesome video Matt....wow man. Living the dream for sure!.......so cool

@kennethwise7108

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

Pretty amazing. Your excitement and passion must be contagious to work with

That is ONE Beautiful bike!

REALLY COOL!!!! What a good looking bike!👍

The smile on your face said it all,beautiful bike👌

My dad had 2 pan-heads when I was a kid. A ‘58 and a’59. He sold them both in the late 70’s at the insistence of my mom. It absolutely broke my heart. I often wonder whatever became of those beauty’s. I’d sure like to have at least one them them now. Great episode..I love your enthusiasm!

@karvast5726

Жыл бұрын

Always the women that ruin the fun lol

Beautiful bike, I don't know what to say I wish I had a bigger screen to see it better.

"Hope the breaks are as good as the throttle is" . the famous last words.... But looks good. I do shed a tear for all the machines people could of cared better for.

I too would drive 4000 miles for that bike! The NOS parts on it remind me of an excellent green 49 in Illinois!

How is there only just over 100k subscribers??? I'm obsessed with this channel....

@wheelsthroughtime

2 жыл бұрын

Spread the word! Haha Thanks for watching.

Great lookin Pan,congrats on that deal. Really dig the Hollywood bar that came with it,definitely a great addition to the bike.

Phenomenal bike Matt, beautiful color

I haven't rode a tank shift in about 32 years, I sure miss my road trips Detroit to Sturgis to Riverside ca.

Very cool. You're doing a great job!

It’s beautiful Matt

It's a year older than I am and in much better condition🤣

This is the most UNDERRATED KZread channel. Share this with your friends, this chanel deserves to be over 2 , 3 or 4 milion subs!!!!!!

@mattwalksler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please share with your friends!

what a dream of a bike. congrats !

Matt, the is an EPIC FIND .. wish that right hand tank did not have the dent , but no paint is missing , just an amazing find .. my heart wants to ride a 47-50 someday ..

Absolutely loved watching that this bike is amazing

Always the best videos on the planet. Matt is awesome 👌 👏 👍

What a beautiful bike. My 1st bike in 1969 was a 52 panhead..Sure miss it.

My first 74 was built on 50 fl cases and a swing arm and glide front end with a ratchet top trans. Hardly original but all H-D parts. My heart flipped when I saw this!

That is beyond cool and to see your enthusiasm is even cooler. Man, I need to ride down and see your museum.

My goodness what an amazing find. Thanks!

That’s an absolutely beautiful bike! Nice work keeping it running and available for all to see.

Man killa find . Totally love your enthusiasm Matt. It's truly contagious. Thanks for sharing yet again a magical survivor. You hit the jackpot and 4000 miles is worth it

Absolutely amazing! My first Harley was a 63 panhead, watching this brought back a lot of memories. Great job Matt and Chris!

Great stuff I can't wait to come see yalls museum

Love how Matt gets on a mission to make it run and wastes no time. I do the same thing with motors. Nothing more satifying than getting that first startup!

Omg!!! Such a beautiful working piece of rolling art. I was so excited when you starting rattling off all the details. That I reminded many times to hear those details over and over. What a great find guys. Love your channel and your passion. Keep it rolling. Be safe. Be happy.

Your videos are like watching a history class with much more enthusiasm. Ever since visiting your museum last week, I am glued to your channel to learn more history of your Dad and motorcycles in general. Thank you!

Absolutely gorgeous bike congratulations on the find.

This is the best channel on KZread, hands down ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion !

Wow! Love it.

So cool love that color too !!

Sure would like to know the story of the guy you got it from.

Awesome Bike 👍😎 A true original survivor. It looks great just the way it is, but I agree with you that it's one that's deserving of a polish and shine! It sounds amazing...

Went through this museum Saturday....... all I can say is wow 👌 this place does not disappoint so much history so much to look at you have to make 3 or 4 trips around the museum to see it all and you will still miss things. I was just in aw like a little kid again thanks for trip back in time.

Will you have that one at Waseon? Very cool bike!

Totally cool! Amazing shape bike, do you try to fix the big dent dent in the gas tank? Maybe not, don’t risk messing up the paint.

@wildman510

2 жыл бұрын

Aren't they're lots of shops that'll do that? Although I believe my dad got a gas tank fixed once and i think I remember him talking about how they messed up the paint or caused a leak or something like that because they dropped it

@bikewurks1757

Жыл бұрын

They will fix it......you can put air in the tank and push the dent out

@brianchisnell1548

Жыл бұрын

Vacuum dent removal

I want to say thank you for bringing the museum to the south , all unique and beautiful collection

I'm slack-jawed and speechless. What an incredible time machine. Unbelievable. Some paintless dent repair on the tank and some 0000 steel wool, and, just wow. I can feel your stoke on this one right through the TV! Congratulations on this find. It's absolutely fantastic! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

Hi Matt. First time messaging you. So sorry about dad. I absolutely love what you guys do with these motorcycles. A friend of mine actually came to the museum. He said you were a gentlemen and that it was awesome you took the time to talk to him. I’m gonna get down there one day. I’ll have to come alone. I want to see everything in the museum. Take care my friend. Keep doing what you do.

Congratulations Matt and Wheels Through Time! What an awesome bike!

Beautiful original, wow!! No wonder you get excited. Thanks for sharing.

Well you were right Matt, it did fire just like you said,,, flames and all! What a fantastic find! Beautiful bike!!!

Nice Matt ! You got he best job imaginable well done 👍🏼✌🏼.

What a beautiful bike... Tremendous find... Can't wait to see more

Wow!!! Thank you so much Matt for sharing. My 2018 Deluxe in Electric blue is its great grandson. Love the bike.

The look of excitement and pure joy on your face is priceless when you fired that thing up after 40 years and rode it through the yard and then made the comment about hoping the brakes work as well as the throttle... Outstanding...

What a beautifull motorcyle!! a real stallion coming too life wow blown away watching you guys doing your magic thanks.

Your videos are amazing !!,.. keep it up Matt 👍👍

Found this channel only a couple of days ago and I am obsessed! Watching someone talk about anything with such passion knowledge and enthusiasm is always so entertaining and educational. The fact that it’s all about Harley’s is the icing on the cake. I’m hooked! And what an amazing motorcycle and piece of history here! Great find 👏

@wheelsthroughtime

2 жыл бұрын

Glad your enjoying!

“C c c cool” noooo you weren’t excited (your stutter gave you away). What a great find. My heart would be pumping too. The condition is incredible. 👍🏻

Fabulous!

Thank you Matt your museum keeps me Dreaming 🙏🇺🇸

Love the fact you keep them original as possible ....

I love this video. Thanks Matt. What a bike.

Absolutely love your enthusiasm Matt. In a world so screwed up its uplifting mate.

An icon just like Matt! Thank You for Your Passion

Fantastic video. My favorite type of video. Thank you. Cheers.

Hey guy’s thanks again for the “sneak peak” on this bike when we met, and for also sharing its amazing story with everyone.

That's a beautiful motorbike Matt. I come from the U.k but i love American cars & motorcycles, probably from watching two many American films and tv series when i was growing up 😊It was a joy to watch you get excited fixing it. keep up the good work.

I've put alot of miles on my Road King after watching your videos. Can't wait til Spring to ride down and visit Wheels Through Time. Thank you for what your father and you have created.

Beautifully Sweat 🤗😎👍👍👍

You make me so jealous. I just love those old Harleys, the knucklehead to the Panhead to the shovel head to the Evo. You're living the dream.

I really love this 1950 Harley Davidson I LOVE Pan Heads !! To see this beauty fire up and roar makes my day!! Nicely done and hope that you enjoy riding it as much as I liked watching you work on this beautiful Harley!!! Again I LOVE PAN HEADS!!

Ok you have sold me I give a 1000 for bike Keep up the good work for history should not be lost to the sands of time. And amazing finds like this are amazing. Thanks for posting

keep up great work love the channel DBN

You probably already know this, but tank shift was still offered as a factory option until 1979. Most police departments still liked the hand shift foot clutch setup. I have owned several.

It is good to see that Matt has the same passion for motorcycles that his dad did. I Met Dale when I first visited the Wheel's Through Time Museum back in 2007 when I was up from Florida on a week long road trip in the Smokies. While on the tour I told Dale that my dad was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and, while in the Army during WW2, taught motorcycle riding skills to new Army recruits. Upon hearing this Dale immediately took me over to an old WLA on display, started it up and let me sit on it. He even offered to let me ride it but I declined. It was the first time I had ever been to the museum, and I was so impressed with the experience and Dale's generosity I called my dad that night and told him about it and said that I would show him the pictures when I got back home. The next day I got a phone call from my nephew that he passed away that night. I had to cut my vacation short and return home but that trip to the museum led to my having had a great conversation with my father just before he passed. I never got to thank Dale, but I am planning on going back up to the Smokies and visiting the museum later this year. If Matt is there I want to thank him personally for the experience his father enabled me to have with mine! BTW, my dad liked Indians because he said they were faster...

Man I love watching you and your team with these old bikes. I have just bought my first vintage Harley, a 46 Knuckle, over 95% original I'm told so I'm watching and learning from guys like you. Thanks for sharing your knowlege. 👍

@wheelsthroughtime

2 жыл бұрын

Great bike, enjoy it!

Gorgeous!!! Damn, well done. Amazing find in mint condition. Good job!