To me this is how all 100 year old bikes should look. Not brand new paint and shiney chrome. Your carrying on the family biz very well matt. I know dale is up there grining watchin the 39 fire on the first kick.

@terrymoore9185

Жыл бұрын

That's badass!

@G58

Жыл бұрын

Well it certainly works as a metaphor for manufacturing industry in the USA. The only question is how much new rust will accumulate while the majority figure that out…!??👀🙄🧐😎😜🙈

@bryanmccomas7480

Жыл бұрын

Bad ass, made in USA

@tyler1671

Жыл бұрын

No the 37 they did for the giveaway bike last year shoulda been done the way it was

@dylanmccallister1888

7 ай бұрын

I disagree unless its just for display Because bikes should be ridden. And if you kept riding it in that condition you wont have a bike to pass on to the next generation of caretakers. And that is all we are, caretakers. We pay for the privilege to be caretakers not owners of these old bikes. They should be restored and ridden, thats the best way to keep them in working order and in good condition in perpetuity

I think this style of restoration better represents the level of quality present in these earlier American bikes. The fact that this looks AS GOOD as it does after all these years and abuse is testament to Craftsmanship and pride in work that we seem to be missing more and more each passing year. GOOD WORK. This is why I watch wheels through time - this is what makes you guys my favorite out there doing it.

Love your channel…why? If my Dad (born in 1922) were alive he would be 102 and had bought a used souped up knucklehead when he came out of the Navy after WII. Like many others he just wanted to live life to the fullest after the war. I can clearly remember him explaining about the gear shift on the side of the gas tank. I have only one black & white picture of his bike, I have to try and find in my keep sakes. Your channel brings sort of bring my dad back to life. Thank you!

I can’t believe the sheet metal is so straight! I’ve been a body man for 40 years and I’ve restored a ton of antique cars ,bikes,gas pumps,coke machines etc. I also own a 39 EL and it has to be painted to hide all the repairs to the fenders gas tanks and oil tank. I could only dream of finding one so straight! Nice one Matt!

I absolutely love this "rustoration"! I support your decision on this project 100%! This is the way it's done!

I've never seen a basket case that was so complete. How often does that happen? It certainly made it to the right place! Great job on the restoration (as always). That is one sweet bike. I can't wait to see it in person.

Not a big fan of rat rods or rusty rides, but this thing would have anyone grinning from ear to ear to own. Matt this is a thing of beauty that you and your team/family can be very proud of!! I do enjoy how freely you share your knowledge of these museum pieces too. Congratulations on a job very well done!

As somebody that saw this bike as a pile of parts in tubs, it's just stunning to see her back together, complete and running. Sweet piece of work and a sweet bike.

I'm not even into bikes, but damn I love this channel. True passion, knowledge, precision, and solid production value keep me coming back over and over. Thanks for the proper history lessons on some ridiculous bikes. We need more dudes like you! And damn that bike sounds good!

This bike looks like a total sleeper. Great job to get this together and back to running condition.!!

Sweet , nice job putting this back together, I noticed just before you started it there was a whoosh of air blew in , you can see the leaves moving , it’s like the bikes spirit blew in to come back to bring this to life again. I’m not a freak , but I couldn’t help but noticed that.

I love the “sewing machine” sound of the engine !!! Muffler sounds great !!! Nothing barks like a knuckle !!!! Brings back many fond memories !!!

Matt is a walking/talking museum of motorcycle history and mechanics. Matt, if you see this, it's time for an Indian restoration!

Fantastic. Nothing like that first start on a project. A high that no drug or alcohol could ever give a gearhead. 😎🏍

Beautiful rustoration and runs like a top.

Now that has made me SMILE! I do prefer the oily rag type bike. To see it start first kick... FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing and your knowledge.

Another great bike brought back to life. You are a miracle worker.

Fantastic 39, can't wait to see it in person👍.

I was right. After procedure, one kick! Great looking basket bike sir! Keep up the good work

Absolutely amazing. It only fired on one kick because you put it together Matt...

Beautiful bike can't wait to see in person will be there in June with some friends who haven't been before I was there last year for the first time and will be back as often as I can. Keep up the good work 😃 love you guys

Your love for these machines is infectious !!!!!!! I love learning from your videos .William S would be proud of your dedication to his masterpiece !

Absolutely beautiful job Matt. Dale would approve I’m sure. This is from the era of manufacturing that produced machinery that was made to last. Now we are in the plastic era where everything is cheaply mass produced and don’t last jig time. Keep up the great work. Love your old bikes.

After owning my '47 El Knucklehead for 40 years, watching this video is a sight for sore eyes! Seeing all the familiar sights creates a flood of old memories! (Especially the downtubes with side-car loops!) Hmmm; is that an M32 Linkert carb?

Freaking awesome. You and the team did a great job. I'd love to see a "rustoration" as a giveaway bike in the future!

Memories Bought a 1942 knucklehead back in 1976 rode the wheels off of it for years After watching this video now I want to get it running again Been parked for 15 years for health reasons

Congratulations! Thanks for taking us on the journey!

I'm not sure who has more passion for this old bikes. You or your Dad, Love the history lesson I'll be heading your way come Aug !!! I'm super STOKED to visit the Museum !!!!!!

This guy is a professor. Hats off to you guys. I don't know how you all find parts. Sourcing parts nowadays must be a full time occupation. I just an ordinary guy who goes from time to time to museums and enjoy looking at old restored motorcycles on static display. There are plenty of them in England packed with beautifully restored British made motorcycles.

Fantastic work! Awesome! She sounds AMAZING! Well done, all! Thanks for the trip!

It was cool to see Matt show up on American Pickers tonight. (The rustoration bike was in the background in many shots.)

Really beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the history and your knowledge.

Brings a smile to my face every time you turn one of these beauties over. Gets me every single time. Awesome!

Sounded so good I had to put on headphones and listen twice. Your laugh when it started told the whole story. Well done.

I've never been into bikes until I bumped into What's in the Barn and then your Channel)) Amazing stuff!

very cool .. personality and style , sweaty and classy - brought back memories of "whats in the barn" the board track bikes , great work - great vision

Great video! I plan on visiting the museum this July so I will now be looking for this incredible bike.

One kickstart is so cool. My wife is iffy about the rustoration, but I love it. It really makes sense to me. Great job.

Just perfect! Rustoration is the best definition... Greetings from Brazil!

I miss Dale. Matt, thank you for your passion and knowledge teaching me on some machines I will never build or ride !

Outstanding! That's a beautiful Knuckle! Thanks for the ride Matt!

lol you are so different from your dad in many ways but the things you have in common are the best. Your excitement and enthusiasm for these Time Machines is infectious! I haven’t been to the museum YET but it’s in my bucket list.

Amazing job, congrats! That bike has TONS of personality!

Matt, I throughly enjoyed you explaining all of the differences on the 39 Harley. Watch your utube channel almost every day and totally enjoy and understand all of it. Thank you !

That is so perfectly beautiful. I can feel history's life breathing in this bike.

Sooo incredible! From boxes to the streets. Thanks Matt!

Thanks for keeping the history alive and running, been up to visit u were closed, hope to make it there this summer Thanks sportster Dennis.

Absolutely love it in this finish! You guys are masters! Thanks for sharing

The '39 is looking great and sounding AMAZING Matt, very cool motorcycle 😎👊

I find that so fascinating to see an old bike like that, purring like a kitten. just wonderful. wish I had your knowledge.

I would totally ride it everywhere looking just like that. Love that finish

Confident rider looking into the turns ..with a legend of a motorcycle 🏍️

Sounds awesome! Looks great, Thank you for all you do

Every technical detail I need and appreciate, love your work

Keep it just like it is, what a fine looking ride! Thanks Matt!

I have to watch this video once a year now. Its timeless rust is pretty cool man

My Dad after coming home from WW2 owned a 61 as it was his only transportation when he returned. ? Thank you Lord.

I could listen to you talk about these bikes all day Matt. I recently got a 61 ci 46 so I am biased towards the knuckles but love all the bike you have there. Have to cross the big pond again one day soon.

This motorcycle build should have a link to Wikipedia for Basketcase. Awesome work.

Very nice . Thank you for sharing . I hope to get to your museum someday .

Matt really deserves to have a million subs,can't understand why he only has about 200K....

Awesome! So lucky to have this place basically in my backyard. I'm due for a visit.

I hope you stabilized the rust, so it will not get worse, great bike.

I understand the value of 'rustoration' but man, that bike runs and sounds so nice and everything works so well, it sure would be nice restored. Great bike!

3 prime kicks fire on 2nd. Love this channel thanks for the enjoyment.

That back corner has to be one of my favorite parts of the museum.

Absolutely stunning , such a wise choice to maintain that gorgeous period patina.

Bril!. Love old bits of kit being restored and ridden like this!. Nuff said!. 👍

That is a dream come true there is a special place for that motor cycle not only in my heart but also in my living room Matt that is pure beauty 👍👍

Thank you for sharing with us your Knucklejourney. Great job......

I’m glad to see that you didn’t repaint it. I think it looks great. I wished I was there to ride it right now.

Funny but the rusty look is trendy here now,perfectly fine old utes, bikes having the paint stripped off and chemically rusted ,than clear matt applied! Definatly no holes in their petrol tanks to be repaired. Lovely work and great result for a nearly complete rare Knuckle, down to nuts, bolts and accessories! Thanks for picking this road to go down with this restoration.

A piece by piece restoration would be nice. Also a complete bike like that is a great way to make molds to recreate accurate replacement parts for other surviving bikes needing parts.

Incredible find and save!

Omg !!!!! One kick and she is ALIVE!!!!! Love it Matt you are the Man

That is really sweet. I was gonna say three kicks. I was a little surprised it was only one kick after so long.

I use the term Rustoration for those bikes that I make mechanically perfect but leave the finish work the way it was when it came to me. The last one I did was a 1971 CB125. Fun little bike to ride.

It's too perfect. Hard to believe all those parts are so evenly matched. Not artificial. I mean to complement for sure.

@keithmone8982

Жыл бұрын

I lost the response you sent, l didn't blow it off, just dumb. I would like to answer back. Thanks.

Bought my first Harley in 1972, 58 panhead that had been wrecked, mostly in boxes. Two years later (after I got a driver's license) I rode it daily, weather permitting

Awesome. 1939 was the year my mom was born. What a great year. 🤠

Modern Harleys leave me cold, but that is one ddg motorbike! Great job. Thank you for sharing.

It has the perfect patina no need for paint other than maybe a clear coat

Christmas 2023 I;m binge watching all your videos

Beautiful job. Loved watching!

Was just there love you guys keep doing the work.

Sounds better than a new Harley , beautiful engine.

I've waited long enough to see this run ... nice work

That looks a lot like an old aquaintance bike that was out here in Oklahoma all the way down to the pouch on back! Tom had it. Spittin' image!

great stuff.....awesome gates.....matching patina with the knuckle head

I love how you said hopefully it will run I never doubted you for a second

That is the sweetest sounding bike,,that exhaust just sounds soooo good

@11:15 Did you see the wind pickup. Some good spirit from that bike, I´am telling you.

First kick..awesome Stand and be in awe of this beauty

That is awesome. Something made me smile today.

Outstanding job Matt...looks great

Another beautiful find by Wheels Through Time second to none 👍

What can I honestly say? This bike looks and sounds far better than what the Motor Co is putting out today. Keep 'em flying! Ride safe. -- W

Well done Brother. Thanks for sharing.

If anyone could build it I knew you could Matt. I know Dale's looking at you right now smiling.

Imagine almost 90 years ago someone bought that knuckle head and rode it. Literally like a Time Machine to a different era.