Did One Family Just Change Harley Racing History?

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Wheels Through Time

Wheels Through Time

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@ibanezleftyclub
@ibanezleftyclub 2 жыл бұрын
You guys should scan all those scrapbooks and make a slide show so we could all see them.
@Thugl1f
@Thugl1f 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that would be awesome so those of us who are unable to make the trip to Maggie Valley can see that history.
@richardrowlands9113
@richardrowlands9113 2 жыл бұрын
I bet he didn't pay a cent, not even for the guys posting, but he will profit out of it
@Bimmer_MD
@Bimmer_MD 2 жыл бұрын
Here here, I 2nd that motion
@BigButtocks967
@BigButtocks967 Жыл бұрын
@@richardrowlands9113 oo a tad bitter there aren’t you. Out of interest how did you come to that conclusion?
@Steven-lx2yv
@Steven-lx2yv Жыл бұрын
Good idea
@iammike1196
@iammike1196 2 жыл бұрын
I know I say this everytime but I can't say there is anyone else that deserves to have this stuff more than wheels through time. So many racers and bikes that could have been lost and forgotten if it weren't for Dale an now yourself. Thank you
@davidhakes3884
@davidhakes3884 2 жыл бұрын
What a Legacy Andrew, now this will always be in the Harley Racing history.
@KMAN5433
@KMAN5433 2 жыл бұрын
Those scrapbooks and photos givin me goosebumps
@centralbears3010
@centralbears3010 Жыл бұрын
Mat I just shook your hand on Friday on an impromptu visit; I had no idea who I met. Your father is a great American to create this museum and a raise you to carry the torch. thanks for everything; binge watching is an understatement.
@danielseymour6726
@danielseymour6726 2 жыл бұрын
The Grin on your face when you unwrapped the trophy is priceless like the rider and bike it honors. Thanks Matt and everyone at WTT .
@davidhakes3884
@davidhakes3884 2 жыл бұрын
I agree was going to post about his smile and sparkle in his eyes when he held up the Trophy. Priceless. Thanks to All who brought this out.
@mikaldene7146
@mikaldene7146 2 жыл бұрын
Unreal the way things came together Matt. Thanks Andrew for sharing your great-grandfather's legacy with the community.
@daviddunn5264
@daviddunn5264 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty awesome that Andrew's family history can now be shared with everyone!!! Wheels Through Time will see that his history lives on for everyone to enjoy 👍
@Oneminutetofixit
@Oneminutetofixit 2 жыл бұрын
What a great addition to the museum!! Thanks for starting that thing. Wish my phone had a smellophone.
@laishlaish3824
@laishlaish3824 2 жыл бұрын
WOW !! Don't know if you have one or not, but think you need a "Wheels through time Hall of Fame" for people who help preserve this incredible history. What a find !
@whatyoumakeofit6635
@whatyoumakeofit6635 2 жыл бұрын
That is a helluva good idea. With all the donators to wtw for the present expansion, planning that in would be a perfect fit.
@laishlaish3824
@laishlaish3824 2 жыл бұрын
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 I was always amazed at the old basket cases we'd run across & projects to be restored. And after a couple Months of work, never had 1 that didn't start first time. The craftsmanship of those builders needs remembered & honored along w/those who help keep them alive.
@LawrenceHubbard-o2i
@LawrenceHubbard-o2i 10 ай бұрын
Hopefully you talked with someone about how to handle the photos, the papers and pamphlets. Being this old there is a process of how to handle them and display them also if you want to reproduce them there is a method. Air humidity temperature light will destroy them along with any kind of insect on them. The papers can be dry iced to kill any bacteria and insects. The pictures are another story about how to preserve them. It’s a great collection and needs to be kept and preserved. Talk with with a professional about all your old pictures and papers about how to ensure that they will be preserved for next generations. What a great collection a great story and a great motorcycle!! Super excited that you have this to share with the world.
@johnhutsler8122
@johnhutsler8122 Жыл бұрын
I love how KZbin can bring places like REALLY awesome motorcycle museums to the masses. I probably would've never known this place existed, but now I get to see this dude's prized collection of old bikes. It also helps him spread the word about his place and continue to grow the museum. These are rad times to live in!
@cliffmcname6612
@cliffmcname6612 2 жыл бұрын
Watching Matt's enthusiasm and love for what he does, i just can't help but sit here and watch this just SMILE.
@gunshipgray4295
@gunshipgray4295 2 жыл бұрын
You need to get the donor of those items out to your location and do a video. What a great history and a reunion of the trophy, logs, photos and motorcycle !! Excellent !!
@markbrunner8004
@markbrunner8004 2 жыл бұрын
Its cool to see the unselfishness that Andrew has shown us here. When so many would covet the family's belongings, Andrew and his family have chosen to share it with the world and in doing so have kept history alive. And Matt, as usual , it great to see your passion for this hobby so many of us share. You look like a kid on Christmas morning lol.
@scottarmstrong1172
@scottarmstrong1172 2 жыл бұрын
It's a wonderful thing when historical artifacts find each other. Incredible bike & history. Thanks for sharing Matt!
@chuckduzzie8529
@chuckduzzie8529 Жыл бұрын
I don’t ride but I love history … and this channel has more history than you will find anywhere …. 💪
@nickmassey9104
@nickmassey9104 2 жыл бұрын
Matt you need to get an artist to copy the sidehacks signwriting to canvas ..the history in that box is priceless 👌
@youngblood2
@youngblood2 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see that someone like you found it, because you will make sure that the history won't be lost.
@mrogdensir
@mrogdensir 2 жыл бұрын
I have to correct you Matt. The Flxible sidecar was made in "Loudonville", Ohio. Where the famous Flxible Bus was later made. I used to work in that same building when Motor Coach Industries owned it. It had changed very little from the old days. You could feel the history in there!
@russthebiker
@russthebiker 2 жыл бұрын
The Motorcycle found you !, when you look at how much motorcycle technology has changed in the 100 odd years since this iron horse raced, you realise just how tough, and how keen those early pioneers were, and today we benefit from their legacy, to hear it running as well, is to bring their memory back to life, keep up the good work, you are archiving American History
@dougjenks6954
@dougjenks6954 Жыл бұрын
Very nice that his trophies and pics can go with his bike in a museum! Congratulations to you and your family!
@1984cablrrelf
@1984cablrrelf 10 ай бұрын
I have pictures of my grandfather on his 1919 Harley. No racing of any kind. He just loved riding. By the way that's how he met my grandmother. I enjoy all of your content. Keep up the good work on history.
@ericohara2582
@ericohara2582 2 жыл бұрын
Such a credit to Andrew and family to make this gesture and well deserved by you all. Thank you for sharing (here in the UK)
@ollelindskog4531
@ollelindskog4531 2 жыл бұрын
I feel very humble when I see this. It's incredible.
@philly2x
@philly2x 2 жыл бұрын
Best transition to "Let's hear this thing run." ever!
@richardcarine8929
@richardcarine8929 2 жыл бұрын
You need to write a book about this history! Fantastic photos and documentation that needs to be shared.
@PUNCHARD800ftlb
@PUNCHARD800ftlb 2 жыл бұрын
my mind has just exploded over the flexible sidecar what an incredible piece
@jmc6659
@jmc6659 2 жыл бұрын
the respect you have in the motorcycle community that people will send you their family treasures is awesome can't wait to get back up there
@bartmotorcycle
@bartmotorcycle 2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a story, I can only imagine the feeling of opening that stuff up and connecting the history.
@sporty196071
@sporty196071 2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how the bike and its history found a way to get back together again. I wish Dale was there to see this.
@mikeskidmore6754
@mikeskidmore6754 2 жыл бұрын
A Great History story from Battle Creek MI. My Great Great Grandfather was the Calhoun County Road Commissioner for several decades. He sold his 80 Acre Farm just North of Battle Creek to my Great Grandfather when he became a Politian .
@johnfuller6338
@johnfuller6338 2 жыл бұрын
The grin on your face when you opened the trophy was priceless, an when you fired up the bike it brought back a memory of my granduncle taking me for a ride in his h-d with the sidecar, have been in love with bikes with sidecars ever since, thank you for the fond memories.
@tooltimze
@tooltimze 2 жыл бұрын
What a stellar episode!!! Thank you Matt for carrying on the preservation of these historical motorcycles that your father started so many years ago.......and a thank you goes out to folks like Andrew for entrusting those artifacts to The Wheels Through Time Museum.....
@jefferyholland
@jefferyholland 2 жыл бұрын
Cliff is smiling in motorcycle heaven right now. What an amazing find to have the bike and the history united again. Worth the trip to visit Maggie Valley right there.
@nicksothep8472
@nicksothep8472 2 жыл бұрын
This is really awesome, that all this old related stuff is coming from the family and it's now togheter with the bike becoming part of the exhibit.
@Ronaldl2350
@Ronaldl2350 2 жыл бұрын
To have the bike And all the related historical stuff to go along with it. Is just absolutely amazing! The racing documentation looks to be significant all alone.
@cosmovet44
@cosmovet44 2 жыл бұрын
This is true treasure for Wheels through Time! Exciting to have the history with the motorcycle!
@deepprey2776
@deepprey2776 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I admire about you. The history is just as important as the bike itself. Thank you for preserving all of it.
@keeptwowheelsdown
@keeptwowheelsdown 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how the bike world works. To get the history from a family member, amazing. I heard the speculation of this bike at your museum in August with my son. Simply ment to be! LUCKIEST DAWGS EVER! Stay in the hunt!
@chrismclain8587
@chrismclain8587 2 жыл бұрын
Your father is looking down and smiling job well done sir
@racer6583
@racer6583 2 жыл бұрын
Finally you all got the incredible amount of history for the 1919 flexible sidecar racer. When you unwrapped the trophy you looked like a five year olds first time in a sweet shop, that smile looked like it was going to be permanent. 👍👍👍👍
@chuckduzzie8529
@chuckduzzie8529 Жыл бұрын
The cities that you mention from time to time … these were great cities that spawned ideas and industries. East St Louis, Battle Creek. The Wright Brothers were from Akron, they trailer the plane to Kitty Hawk for good winds.
@heavyt749
@heavyt749 10 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Great to see the bike and history back together!
@Klassiccycles
@Klassiccycles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew and Matt for bringing this history to light.
@randydunning7584
@randydunning7584 2 жыл бұрын
And this is why I watch! Where else can you see and hear this stuff run? Amazing.
@jameskennedy4849
@jameskennedy4849 Жыл бұрын
All I can say is wow thanks for sharing and thanks to the palmer family what a great story 😊
@hdbikerdave5835
@hdbikerdave5835 2 жыл бұрын
I was at the museum about a week ago for the day and got to watch and hear several bikes run. Never gets old visiting. Wish I could have been there for that start up and run. Thanks for sharing this and everything related to the museum.
@paulpaul5606
@paulpaul5606 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos yet. Got my heart pumping
@markbrown-us4xe
@markbrown-us4xe 2 жыл бұрын
A very proud moment for Michigan. Thanks for all involved. I will walk a little taller for the next few days.
@donaldelder540
@donaldelder540 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a Harley fan, but your enthusiasm has had me subscribed for the last year. I really appreciate these old bikes, and you bringing them to us around the world
@stevethepirate123
@stevethepirate123 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite episode so far. Bloody amazing
@fearsomename4517
@fearsomename4517 2 жыл бұрын
It's great and rare when things like this happen. So glad you got the trophy and photos, all that information you haven't gone through yet. Great news, Matt!
@davidbeaver39
@davidbeaver39 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing Matt. Just incredible to now have the history of the racing bike as well as the bike together. What an incredible addition to the museum's stock of incredible historical bikes. Gotta get there and have a mind blowing visit.
@chriscrookson8524
@chriscrookson8524 2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen you lost for words Matt 😄. You're enthusiasm and devotion to your Museum shines through like a laser beam! So glad I found your Channel. I live in the Mountains of Northern Thailand, in the "Golden Triangle" region. Your videos are a very welcome distraction from the quiet, rural existence we enjoy here! Thank you!
@themotorhino1331
@themotorhino1331 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why, Matt, but when history comes together on these bikes and in your care it makes me tear up. These families that contribute to the provenance are doing the right thing. It no only keeps the history alive, it also keeps the spirit of their relative alive. The museum then becomes so much more to them than it could ever be for us. I can’t wait to see it in November when me and the fam come down for the weekend.
@kevinhall2266
@kevinhall2266 2 жыл бұрын
One in a million reuniting of an amazing rider and his bike. Thanks for sharing this amazing excitement.
@bbgdaddy5198
@bbgdaddy5198 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool bike!! Just got back from a riding trip up to Maggie Valley. The excitement of your staff about this bike really drew me in and it was obvious that you were were so anxiously awaiting the arrival of this box. It's something you just have to see in person. I have been watching wheels through time vids for a long time but the visit put a whole new look on it. It was time well spent and a return trip is necessary. Thank you to the family who has allowed the rest of us to share their history with such a cool bike.
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and stopping by! We're glad you enjoyed.
@jasontraynor6721
@jasontraynor6721 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic history mate. Great to watch. Even here in Australia, Harley Davidson's are legendary. Well done
@garyseaton4619
@garyseaton4619 Жыл бұрын
It is such a valuable piece of motorcycle racing history. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see what else comes of this dramatic find. Once again, another reason to visit and spend a month...
@alanquintus2069
@alanquintus2069 2 жыл бұрын
The most intriguing for me is how that old boy won a National championship at the age of 7. Even back then in the racing world seven years was pretty old. What a warrior!
@zedhead2864
@zedhead2864 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! So amazing! What I wouldn't give to be there as you went thru those scrap books. Many thanks to Andrew for his generosity.
@jeffreyintn
@jeffreyintn Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! This one really made me smile…
@mattskustomkreations
@mattskustomkreations 2 жыл бұрын
This is so incredible! Your channel & the track bike collection inspired me to make a LEGO track bike video / how to build. Keep up the good work!
@richc767
@richc767 Жыл бұрын
Found your channel from the last November give away. I love everything you have. I will get down to the museum now that I know of you!
@brianrichards517
@brianrichards517 2 жыл бұрын
To have that bike and trophy reunited after all these years how incredible so awesome of Andrew to make that happen and how cool that he saw the article to find his great grandfather's bike
@A-Cat-in-Dogtown
@A-Cat-in-Dogtown 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Matt, I've been watching and enjoying these videos for a long time, but I'm not sure if I've ever taken the time to say "Thank You", so...THANK YOU!!!
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for your interest and for being a subscriber!
@cqcq374
@cqcq374 Жыл бұрын
Way to cool. Thanks for persevering history like this! Neat to see a bike from michigan only 20 or so miles south from where I was born and raised and still live. Thanks Matt for doing videos like this!
@jerrykruse8807
@jerrykruse8807 10 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff. How lucky to find the history of such a beautiful bike and piece of history. Thanks for sharing.
@mconfluence
@mconfluence 2 жыл бұрын
That so wonderful. One day before I leave this blue and green ball I would love to visit this wonderful place that your dad built and you are going to keep it going through time of wheels.
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
We would love to have you!
@mconfluence
@mconfluence 2 жыл бұрын
@@wheelsthroughtime thank you. Hopefully someday
@demandred1957
@demandred1957 2 жыл бұрын
Cool seeing the video on this bike. I had just got to the museum as you were firing it up, and missed all the before firing talk.
@GeorgeSharp-rv6ez
@GeorgeSharp-rv6ez Жыл бұрын
That is so cool to be able to tie all of the history together. My comments are a little late, but I just saw this. Hopefully I will be able to visit your museum before long. Take care.
@darrellkelly7614
@darrellkelly7614 2 жыл бұрын
Matt buddy, Today was a very good day at wheels. And thank you for sharing it with the world.
@DougSamm
@DougSamm 2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈 All I can say !!! Just spectacular story, beginning to end ! Thanks for sharing the passion you and your dad both share !!! Incredible…
@DougSamm
@DougSamm 2 жыл бұрын
ANDREW ! Thanks so much for your generosity !! Your G Grandpaw would be So Proud to know if his place in This Musem !! Absolutely the right call.. more prestige being presented in this format,, than any other. I truly believe you’ve done the right thing here !!!
@John-cc1pc
@John-cc1pc Жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff. Thrilled that he contacted you. Hope you can get him down to you to share stories and the whole experience. Awesome. Just sooooo exciting. Safe rides 👍🤜
@peaceprayer595
@peaceprayer595 2 жыл бұрын
Wow...this is just incredible. Special thanks to the family for sharing this with us!
@steveshoemaker6347
@steveshoemaker6347 2 жыл бұрын
💯% WOW This bike went from not much History to History Treasure complete = AWESOME👀......Thanks Matt 👍 Old Shoe🇺🇸
@ttdolson1
@ttdolson1 2 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing Matt… So glad that this history found you.
@randylucas2458
@randylucas2458 2 жыл бұрын
I regularly ride through the North Carolina mountains as I live on the other side in Tennessee I've been to the Wheels through Time museum a few times this summer and my favorite part is the board track section although the giant snowmobile looking thing is pretty cool
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming by!
@stevethepirate123
@stevethepirate123 2 жыл бұрын
Still waiting on part 2, really really would love to see more on this and the amazing stuff
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! Keep an eye out.
@waynecreech
@waynecreech 2 жыл бұрын
What a cool thing to happen! I am really glad this all fell together for you Matt..
@timinla64
@timinla64 2 жыл бұрын
Given the rarity of the bike, and the engine..and the fact that both were found in the same area, I’d imagine there’s a pretty good chance both started out together. Records from that era are probably tough to locate. What an incredible find!
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
Once in a lifetime!
@parkerwier7567
@parkerwier7567 2 жыл бұрын
That is actually so cool, I definitely want to see the history of this bike in more detail!
@davidbaldwin1591
@davidbaldwin1591 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your hard work. It is the work that makes Wheels Through Time special.
@JBizkit85
@JBizkit85 2 жыл бұрын
This is ultra cool to see, being that I am born and raised in Battle Creek, MI. If you have heard of Battle Creek before, it's likely due to it being known as "Cereal city," as this is where the Kellogg brothers and C.W. Post set shop. I would love to follow this story. Thank you for your amazing work, Matt!
@Pacsuper7
@Pacsuper7 2 жыл бұрын
Really intresting! Very nice seeing the bike getting connected to its history again. Good job!
@nealkeith299
@nealkeith299 2 жыл бұрын
There is a group of bus enthusiasts that own Flxible buses, many that have been converted to RVs. I have owned two, and currently own a 1956 Vista Cruiser. These were built in Loudenville Ohio. They were named for the sidecar.
@apiaryandy2478
@apiaryandy2478 Жыл бұрын
You should restore that bike and paint it back to like he had it racing. I think that would be so cool. A tribute to Cliff Palmer and his family!
@douglashine9638
@douglashine9638 2 жыл бұрын
Matt, you are a great story teller. I enjoy the massive amount of knowledge you share. Thanks
@Derf1313
@Derf1313 2 жыл бұрын
Holy Smokes ! Definitely looking forward to a full layout of that history, hard to believe it found a way back into the light! I'm about 20 miles north of Mt. Garfield, so trying to find old history is difficult at best. & With all the Michigan connections, sure would be nice to know more... Thanx !
@garycartwright1239
@garycartwright1239 2 жыл бұрын
Anxious to see the next video. My son and I are planning a trip by motorcycle to your museum from Texas.
@alwaysbroke1976
@alwaysbroke1976 2 жыл бұрын
That's is an amazing bike to have and even more amazing history behind it. Next spring I'm planning a trip just to come visit the museum.
@SGTJDerek
@SGTJDerek 2 жыл бұрын
Preserving legacies you & your Pop have created your own.
@johnnylightning1491
@johnnylightning1491 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing bike, amazing find and from my neighborhood (I live in Lansing, Michigan). Keep the good stuff coming.
@christopherchapman7453
@christopherchapman7453 2 жыл бұрын
wow! how cool to see all that history and the fact that exact bike still exists and runs 100 years later! love this channel ❤️
@andywander
@andywander 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your excitement, Matt.
@ironspur2000
@ironspur2000 Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing to be able to put the two together again! Without DWTT chances are this never would have happened.
@t.s.racing
@t.s.racing 2 жыл бұрын
W.T.T. 🇺🇸💪 Thanks Matt, one of the best videos ever 👍 God bless you and of course the Palmer family. I'm thinking the solder on the spokes were for balance ?
@wheelsthroughtime
@wheelsthroughtime 2 жыл бұрын
They way this was done was to keep the spokes from flexing as opposed to using wire at the outer end of the spoke for balance. They wound copper wire around the intersection of two spokes, then filled it with solder to provide more rigidity to the wheel.
@sirmarkmagee1315
@sirmarkmagee1315 7 ай бұрын
Your dad is so happy rn . I could hear the excitement in your voice when you were getting ready to start it .
@seather863
@seather863 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible Racing History here, thanks for sharing Matt.
@jcricket-vr5xr
@jcricket-vr5xr 2 жыл бұрын
Wow just amazing that you guys found each other priceless history love this channel
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