The springer is insane!!!! Do I smell a chopper build video series on the horizon? Man those sport bikes are wicked cool!
@dennisrider3609
Ай бұрын
AMAZING the amount of knowledge you possess young man. I’m hoping you have someone you can share and pass that passion forward.
@Dan-ge7cy
Жыл бұрын
You sir are picture of your father. Carrying on the Family Tradition. Preserving the past..
@davidmcgahan5328
Жыл бұрын
So awesome to see all the stuff you got. Great video thanks for the entertainment.
@antonhoward9027
Жыл бұрын
I miss your dad Matt, but what a worthy heir you are, excellent stuff.
@garyehrhardt3136
Жыл бұрын
I remember the TV show with your Dad can't wait for the new channel
@IMPORT3DKILL3R
Жыл бұрын
I found a local car dealership with some nice looking 40s and 50s Harleys hiding in the back of the warehouse. We’re heading down in a couple of weeks for our first time to the wheels through time museum
@Slowhand871
7 ай бұрын
I would love to know if Matt could only pick one bike from the collection to have as a regular rider what would it be?
@victorchance1510
Жыл бұрын
Great show and fantastic scores. 👍💓☮️🇨🇦☕🦫
@aserta
5 ай бұрын
5:31 Sorry for the caps, but MOISTURIZE that leather!!! Patina be damned, if you don't keep it moist now that it has changed homes, there's a high chance it will break apart.
@frankburdi1001
Жыл бұрын
Your Enthusiasm is never-ending Matt you go boy
@multicellularlivingorganis7985
10 ай бұрын
i was just about to say the same thing, i just love this it make me feel better, he is like kid on Christmas morning
@Redeye5978
Жыл бұрын
Matt as usual your enthusiasm is awesome as always about your finds. The snake 🐍 caught my attention was wondering if you would mention it or trip over it first.
@honda200twinstar3
Жыл бұрын
Ya ikept wonder why ,why did he buy that dang thing lol.
@oldscoolcooldiecast1879
Жыл бұрын
Some awesome finds man I'm glad you got to go and actually found some cool stuff if anyone deserves the finds its you can't wait to see how you use them
@zedhead2864
Жыл бұрын
What a week you guys had at Wauseon! Those VR's are AMAZING! Can't wait to see more of them!
@chriscrookson8524
Жыл бұрын
Your excitement and enthusiasm is contagious Matt!
@charlene5461
Жыл бұрын
Husband and I frequent Maggie Valley often and Wheels Through Time is one of our favorite places to visit! He is absolutely right when he says it's not just motorcycles. Antique anything with wheels sitting everywhere. My favorite motorcycle and story is the one hid in a hidden crevice in a wall in a house in Germany, found decades later!
@scottarmstrong1172
Жыл бұрын
Great haul, Matt! You're right that you have to have a good eye and know what you're looking for. I'll be down to see y'all when the weather cools down a little. I'm going to subscribe to the archive channel right now.
@bobg1219
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite channels, I can learn more about old American iron anytime!
@Sauerbrew777
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, Those VR racing bikes are amazing! I can't wait for the feature video!
@00stevey
Жыл бұрын
If only Harley had innovated instead of throwing in the towel.
@55scooterdude
Жыл бұрын
The first time I heard Wauseon Ohio on Wheels Through Time I was shocked! I was born there and it hasn't changed a lot sense I was a kid and I'll be 68 in a few weeks. It is a small town but host to so many amazing events. I lot of the events are known nation wide. I left Ohio for Florida in 82 then moved to Blairsville GA in 95. A riding group what I road with started meeting in Maggy Valley in the early 2000s. That's when I first met Dale, he was so awesome giving us a tour of the building . All the history on the bikes even the Duesenberg. Then he did burnouts we thought he was just showing us that they all ran. Your lucky to have had such an amazing father. At the counter they noticed I was left handed and was told that Dale was too. Of coerce I had to tell him and he shook my hand the first time I met him. I have been back many times it is one of my favorite rides! Any riders that come here want to go to Deal's gap I have done that too many times. I take them there and say meet me in Cherokee I'm going to Wheels Threw Time.
@daviddudley1655
Жыл бұрын
Looks like you are filling out the museum nicely
@SickGirlRocks
Жыл бұрын
21:57 can’t wait to see this! This year we have been to Don Garlits museum, The National Motorcycle Museum, yours of course, and the Harley Museum. I have to say Wheels Through Time outshines the Harley Museum. The one thing those others had that you’ve been working on is the stories behind the bikes. It makes the display that much more interesting.
@oldscoolcooldiecast1879
Жыл бұрын
Second lol
@garlandhenry6792
5 ай бұрын
One of the great things about your videos is your love, dedication and excitement of keeping old bikes alive. Your Dad would be so Proud of you carrying on the love.
@stevemathers2038
Жыл бұрын
We all watched in horror as Mike Smith on the HD VR 1000 #911 came around the top of the hill, under the bridge setting up for the 140 mph right hander to the start/stop line, crashed and burned, quite a Fireball! He was just fine thankfully. Was in the early 2000's.
@karolynfrench8098
Жыл бұрын
Love your enthusiasm. Felt it from that first 50's Panhead I sat on as a child. Never got that Harley I dreamed of as a kid but have had plenty I love. I feel you man. YEAH
@Charger1908
Жыл бұрын
Matt, I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I been buying and riding Harley’s for over 40 years now I currently own two right now a 2020 triglide that I built up to a 131 myself and I have a CVO softail deuce that I just bought with 2450 original mikes on it. I’ve always wanted a pan head and I was wondering what year pan should I look for? I really want a 65 since it’s that last year and I figured they should if had all the quirks worked out by then. I’m not an expert on the old ones though. Thanks!
@wheelsthroughtime
Жыл бұрын
All Panhead’s can be good ones if they are rebuilt properly and well maintained. But…65 does have electric start!!
@joehovanec1985
Жыл бұрын
There seems to be a lack of Sportsters at the museum, especially early ones.
@Robosan4000
Жыл бұрын
I'm really interested to hear more about those VR1000's. Can't wait.
@pedaluppedalup9321
Жыл бұрын
So much of his Father in Him. We are so blessed by these generous offerings he gives up to our eyes and ears, with the layered histories of origins and provenance... The team his Dad has gathered around him for this ongoing trek though Has spoiled us silly. His on cue knowledge, and passion to learn more seems undying, and though his lineage, indeed it has proven to be. Thank you for sharing your selfless dedication and Bless The Whole Team.
@silverstar4289
Жыл бұрын
Whooo relieved when showing the gas tanks. “Please don’t be display items, please”. Glad you have a project where they go on. Balances the universe
@TaylorHomeCare
Жыл бұрын
I love wtt. I've watched most the videos and now going though your dad's gold. I love it all. Everything you do. Can't wait to come and visit when we see the misses family in a few months.
@wheelsthroughtime
Жыл бұрын
Get your chance at winning a 1937 Harley Knucklehead here👉 wheelsthroughtime.com/win-this-bike
@scubasteve7322
Жыл бұрын
I live in Wauseon Ohio I was at the swap meet at swap meet started Little and it’s got big inside the Fulton County fairgrounds
@richardlindsey7112
Жыл бұрын
First
@coreypacillo8204
Жыл бұрын
Man. It's one thing to buy a bunch of stuff for future projects, but it's another to actually do the projects. The cool thing here is that you just know Mike is going to use this stuff!
@tombowers3681
Жыл бұрын
those military tires are for the 1942 USMC machine gun hand cart. They used 19 inch motorcycle wheels. Great find for a hand cart restorer
@wheelsthroughtime
Жыл бұрын
Good info! We'll look into that.
@T10elC
Жыл бұрын
What a great haul of rare parts and bikes. What about the rattlesnake that was watching over the parts reveal? Rattlesnake-loving minds need to know.
@derekwarrington6803
Жыл бұрын
Good suggestion is to use the bags the the tanks and super long springer all on a bike and call it the swap meet special
@lewismocaby3646
Жыл бұрын
Really dig all the finds. Especially like the first year knuckle heads,hopefully you’ve either got or are able to find a set of the baby jar spring cups to go with them. Gotta get my butt to Wauseon next year, that meet sounds like a candy store the size of a small town.
@scottstuber5857
7 ай бұрын
It's like Christmas morning at WTTM. Matt's excitement is SOOOOOOO contagious. I absolutely LOVE this show!
@mwhitelaw8569
Жыл бұрын
Somebody took real good care of those bags man....sweet Those tanks didnt look to bad off really You scored some gems dude Killer!!!
@normangraber1047
Жыл бұрын
3.5 gal plunger tanks, leather saddle bags, early 50's glass bags, wind shields stock bars with the internal wire controls, shift gates, mouse traps, front fenders, panheads,rear hinged fenders, 'buddy' seats, seat posts, tail lights headlights, M35, M74 carbs, the list goes on. This was stuff all stuff that got discarded in the mid-60's to mid to late 70's. Who knew? Not to mention all the frames that we ground the side car mounts, and any other extra mount off. Not to mention raking them. Probably threw half a ton of this stuff myself. Hey! It was the thing to do then. I mean even the H.A. had a fine if you were caught riding a 'Garbage Barge'.
@johndoe-so2ef
Жыл бұрын
I always made it a point to not fuck up anything stock that wasn't already hacked up. Had some fun with guys at swap meets though..... They're going on about how rare and original something was, then I would say something like "it's going to work out great, I'll just cut it here and weld on new mounts" or something like that 😂.... I'm probably still referred to as"that MF'er" by some🤣
@normangraber1047
Жыл бұрын
Well, it was the '60's and very early '70's. Strange and unusual times. Back then you couldn't give an Indian away.@@johndoe-so2ef
@grantbuxton
Жыл бұрын
My great grandfather was the first motorcycle cop in Saint Louis
@wheelsthroughtime
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! We have a whole exhibit dedicated to motorcycle cops. You should see it.
@unclejim2330
Жыл бұрын
Awesome finds! 👍🇺🇸
@kenmarshall7054
Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt!!! Great video and looking forward to the videos of you talking to Martin. Also, thanks for letting us know about the other channel, will subscribe to that too!! Thank you for what you do.
@wheelsthroughtime
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along and subscribing!
@freebird7284
Жыл бұрын
good stuff, Denvers built me a 36" over springer for a customer years ago but i think you beat it on length!
@garyseaton4619
Жыл бұрын
Matt, your excitement is infectious. It's like a kid in a candy store. I'm watching this and getting excited as well...
@billcarothers9182
Жыл бұрын
Matt your dad is smiling down at you ! Can't wait to visit you next weekend.
@johndoe-so2ef
Жыл бұрын
As an old chopper guy, I wanted to see more of that springer !!
@kevenfultz9839
10 ай бұрын
Me to
@Shaw.77
Жыл бұрын
What about those two sport bikes ??
@steveshoemaker6347
Жыл бұрын
What a deal and all of this amazing stuff.....Thanks Matt.... Old Shoe🇺🇸
@johnwalsh5762
Жыл бұрын
Brother,,, just sold a complete 1947 45,,, wasn't perfect but,,,, this is still all out there,,, keep looking,,,it's there,,,,
@BenButler1
Жыл бұрын
What a haul! Glad those treasures went to a good home
@BMWHP2
Жыл бұрын
And nothing about . . . . Erik Buell? Maybe it was a shamefull period for actions of the HD company?.
@DougFLTRX
Жыл бұрын
We will be there in October for our second visit. Can't wait to see this stuff in person
@TUCKANDROLLE
Жыл бұрын
Your spirit and enthusiasm is admirable and enjoyable to witness .
@Dr.Liwsy.
Жыл бұрын
SNAKE!
@glenncombs3471
Жыл бұрын
I believe the "Perfect Circle" piston rings are the source of the name of Maynard James Keenan's band "A Perfect Circle". Trivia...
@mikaldene7146
10 ай бұрын
Matt, you're one of those men any father would be proud to have as a son and any son be proud to have as a father. You're a good man and I can go to my Maker and say Good Job with Matt, we need more of those fellas... Side Note: I'VE GOT MY TICKETS. I'LL BE WAITING ON YOUR CALL BROTHER...😂
@dougmiller5608
Жыл бұрын
Matt you are an incredible man doing awesome things. I believe that this is a way of life and not a job. The world owes you bucket loads of thanks.
@jasonmyers3847
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering when you were going to get to your rattlesnake. LMFAO 😂😂 Roush Racing as in very fast Ford's? Very cool! I'm friend's with Jimmy "Jimbo" Felice and Chris Carr out here in California.
@Richard-c9i2j
7 ай бұрын
3 bikes and all have hard bags, 1979 FLHC, 93 FXRP & 07 FXDB because my daily was 130 miles. And as you get older you need stuff😎. These videos are great! RFR
@ChrisSaddlerSam
Жыл бұрын
Man, u r the joy of life... I can feel it u simply Eat-Sleep-Breathe MOTORCYCLES!!!! Cheers
@striker1553
Жыл бұрын
Off topic I know, but how many vintage Japanese bike parts are typically at these shows? I'm really into old two stroke street bikes, and it always seems to be one maybe two tents to 100's of Harley ones.
@normberg1
Жыл бұрын
Nice haul !! You are going to need to add on to the building soon.
@mauriceclemens3286
Жыл бұрын
The VR1000’s were never competitive or reliable. Plus they never made enough of them to meet qualifications to race them. The AMA and the Japanese manufacturers gave Harley a break hoping it would be a plus for the racing industry.
@strangecustoms8486
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff im helping with the algorithms from New Zealand started watching your dad doing builds 20 years ago on sky tv. 😁🇬🇸👍
@nbowling10trio
Жыл бұрын
I remember the VR, I graduated in 1990 and into bikes. I kept close eye on the development waiting for the public version. Never happened, we got buell
@danehawes7262
Жыл бұрын
Could the tires be lend lease production for the Norton 16H? The US produced almost 100,000 tons of tires for the war effort in 1939.
@TheChaz81
Жыл бұрын
Excited for the VR1000 series bro! I got a Duhamel replica Shark helmet!
@normangraber1047
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, almost forgot, everybody was putting together a Servvi-car or a 45" for their 'ol lady. None of them ever got done, so when you're helping them move they'd asked those who were helping; You want that? No, was the answer and they would just get left behind or dumped.
@MrTele53
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Those VR's are incredible!! Looking forward to the story.
@MrGixxer1300r
Жыл бұрын
The Kawasaki KLR diesel would have a 19" wheel. This would be a bike make just for the US army never offered to the public.
@ToddJay711
Жыл бұрын
Your museum is on my bucket list ,hope to visit before my end of life .!
@Billy-703
Ай бұрын
Your a wealth of knowledge Matt. I watched a bunch of your videos before figuring out how to subscribe. I am new to smartphones and internet?! I’m glade your so passionate & share so much info!!! The world is a better place for me….I cant get enough!
@pameladunn7346
Жыл бұрын
Matt , here's a tip ... on the piston ring cabinet , this works for me go to your local hardware and get a product called "goof off" its for graffiti , but - (test first) just spray it on wait a few minutes and wipe it off - no risky sanding or buffing - good luck
@DebtheReb1369
Жыл бұрын
You found some great parts and memorabilia. Glad that you can finish more projects and display more amazing things. I ♥️ your infectious enthusiasm Matt
@RossNoonan
Ай бұрын
You're right, Mike Wolfe did find one on American Pickers, I recognised it because of the Death riders. Hello from the UK!!
@bevanwilson5642
Жыл бұрын
Those Vr bikes probably were up against the Britten bikes at daytona? You should see if you can get a Britten on loan they are the most beautiful race bikes made
@Patrick_Cooper
Жыл бұрын
How many others finally realized we were watching a guys shopping trip finds. Would we make fun of our wives if they watched shows about shopping for shoes? Sure we would.
@blown572hemi
Жыл бұрын
Bucket list when I return to eastern Tennessee is visiting you're place. I grew up around Japanese bike's and I've never ridden a Harley but, I understand the lure. I very much respect history and American made history.
@AlbertK-eq5gd
Ай бұрын
I got a 68 and I Guy I know worked at a pawn shop a dude came in wanting to sell a set of original 1968 leather saddle bags for a Harley. He told him they weren't interested. As my friend was leaving for the day he glanced at the dumpster the guy had thrown the bags away he retrieved them gave them to me cause he knew I had a 68 they are still on my FLH today. They look way better than the fiberglass bags did still got them thinking about putting them on a 05 Softail I recently bought just a thought.
@lancecrocket2391
Жыл бұрын
I got to see the vr race in daytona 1994. Miguel duhamel was the rider. Then it was chris car. Doug chandler scott russel. The last year was 01 with pascal picotte, its a shame that the race effort was a few steps behind the competition in the ama. I do have a 1/12 scale replica. Die cast lol. The 17 bike. Thanx for all you do !!!
@jackburton4456
7 ай бұрын
The Firestone tyres came on model 1942 USMC handcarts so Iv heard they use Indian or Harley sidecar wheels
@cromBumny
Ай бұрын
One of my earliest memories is from White Pigeon Michigan, 1978, bike gang rolls by and the leader had a bike with an insane super long front fork just like that. I can't imaging there are 2 of those
@johncameron2545
Жыл бұрын
I want to see that fork on a Harley chopper. That things gotta be MADNESS!!!
@marcoluoma3770
Жыл бұрын
I love your channel, but you should rename it the Harley-Davidson channel. (You ignore the other brands. )
@johnnylightning1491
Жыл бұрын
Matt, it that's latex paint on that Perfect Circle rack a little soap and water will loosen it and a dishwashing scrubby used lightly will take it off. Just be careful with the scrubby. Good luck.
@richarddoherty2875
Жыл бұрын
We have one of those displays for my great grandfathers shop from Toronto. If it helps at all we have the receipt for the display and product from 1919 and receipts to refill it every few years until 1923 when a different supplier was used.
@terriecotham1567
11 ай бұрын
What some would possibly see as trash others with skills and true knowledge of history see as pure gold, the world is a darker place when people like you pass on to a new world taking your deep love of history with you for you, videos offer so much for the young to the old Perhaps you should have the wall of death at some of your events, as it has a history as well just like board racing. As a young kid i was playing with bikes and loving them and ever once jump a BSA 650 and as soon as i became Airbone i wounder if it was a good ideal as time seem to slow down , All came out just fine even thow it was a hard landing, But you seem to live and bleed HD Motorcycles and thats someone who loves what they do and loves life. Always love seening your videos and hope to stop in one day and see history in person Keep up the good work thanks from a fan
@gregblack8550
8 ай бұрын
Guy camped next to us at Was Ohio swap meet pulled in with a frame , back wheel and a 45 missing a head and cyl. On Sunday he was riding that bike around .
@ByronTexas
Жыл бұрын
Who needs catalogs, computers or file cabinets when you have a brain like Matt!
@conniewaite1371
Жыл бұрын
My hubby had a 49harley 3 wheeler trick when we were first married,900cc.needed money and he sold it.i still kick his butt for that.i wonder what happened to it and what would it be worth today worth
@JaysonBucy
7 ай бұрын
I have an idea for the bags and bullet lights, for the next raffle bike could you make something like a 'survivor' bike that's not got all the fancy paint and chrome but is a clean engine on a patina bike with all period correct accessories? Not really a rat rod bike but like a patina rod?
@randombuilds8336
Жыл бұрын
I've got a rubber band girder from a hummer, bought it off marketplace cheap because the seller thought it was off a scooter.
@robertpirtle3638
Жыл бұрын
I was just watching some of your dad’s videos on the other channel. The Apple didn’t fall far from the tree
@AndyL940
Жыл бұрын
The Blue Knuckle from last year is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Please make something similar in green 😊
@MikeDijital
11 ай бұрын
I can't stop hearing him gasp for a breath after each sentence, and the video became unwatchable because of it for me.
@johnblanton5983
2 ай бұрын
Good morning sir another Job Well Done by our factory trained experts.
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