I Waited 10 Years For This Box!

[@mitchcole900]

Just found your website. You’re just like your dad. I got to know him in the mid 80’s. The smartest man I ever met. He helped keep my old 74 sportster going. Love the signs in your shop. I grew up looking at those signs and visiting Your dads shop and museum every chance I got. You guys moving away was a big loss for this area. Great videos! thanks.

[@AndyL940]

I wish my father was alive to see your channel. He died in Feb 2020 at 93 . He rode and raced bikes here in Australia after WW2 in the late 40's to the 60's . After the war the was no parts available or very few and he and my uncle made everything themselves. My uncle was a fitter and turner and dad was an aircraft mechanic. I remember him telling me about turning aircraft valves down to fix his Indian and making gears . He made a intake manifold that would slide to different lengths so he could tune the bike for different situations and better performance. He rode Indians but his favourite bike was a 500 single Velocette he raced flat track with. I miss my Dad as I know you miss yours 😢

[@fcukyou2_]

He was....they had a tv show like 10yrs ago not to mention the few appearances on American pickers.

[@gerrypowell2748]

I’m not sure what I love most this man’s passion or his knowledge❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

[@nemesisxrox6773]

... fully agree

[@roygbiv5164]

How about his patience?

[@chopperhehehe]

All off the above 😊 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁✌️

[@fcukyou2_]

Should have seen his dad...100% he's a chip off the same block.

[@Looey]

I was gonna say something but you said it perfectly: Passion & Knowledge !

[@charlessargent2135]

Your Dad would believe it. So many times you both have recovered missing pieces that i am always in awe. You both have built some of the most beautiful bikes I have ever seen. Your Dad Waited Than You waited, I believe your Dad is still searching for you and helping recover the pieces. Old legends never die they grow stronger with each generation. I am in awe once again. Much respect.

[@virgilastacy5281]

Amen Brother I do too

[@thomasmcbride582]

That's what I admire you keep it the way factory made it thank you for keeping the history alive

[@russthebiker]

The Motorcycling community is more like a family, its great that American History is being preserved, I think that your Fathers spirit lives on, and exerts a subtle influence upon things

[@justinkeller9187]

He made a great decision to get them to WTT. I love watching this stuff

[@magic4221]

Your dad would be proud of you, for doing it right. Well done Matt.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I'm really happy who ever had those tanks did the right thing and sent them to the museum.

[@jessetellez1734]

How does this channel not have millions of subscribers!? I found this channel through bikes and beards and this guy is amazing! His knowledge is unreal and the bikes are awesome and such history! Way cooler than unboxing some new piece of crap.

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Your excitement and enthusiasm reminds me of your Dad!

[@davidbrennan5]

That is a keeper, it will remind you of your Dad every time you look at it.

[@craigbraswell4269]

Your dad is looking down on you and smiling! I know he's so proud that you made the right decision by waiting to assemble that piece of history. In fact, you've made us all proud!

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

Honestly, i don’t think I’ve ever seen Matt this excited about something. He has that Dale energy when talking about this bike. That’s how you know this bike is super special!

[@jobucklandbuckland8031]

brilliant , your excitement almost flows out the screen , best find i ever had was when i went to view a 50cc yamaha for a young girl to go to college on here in the UK in 1987 , got talking to the seller and he said he had some old bike bits in the cellar , any where he goes in and came out with a AJS 7R racing engine with magneto anyway chatted some more told him if he wanted to sell it give me a call ,feel later he calls yes he wants to sell it how does £40 sound i bought it went over to collect it when i get there he says got some other bits and shows me the frame with swinging arm yoke and rear shocks attached how much i asked give me £40 he said so bought that too , ended up selling the engine to a AJS specialist who wanted it for the perfect rocker box to recast new ones and the rest to a classic restorer for a tidy profit that bought me a triumph tiger 750 and payed my truck licence lessons and test so idur to the higher wages from truck driving that little deal kept making money right up to 2010 when i quit driving and went as a contract mechanic with the US forces in the middle east over the next 2 years

[@mavericknonconformist69721]

You are like a little kid, so enthusiastic.

[@terrybuckwalter2340]

If you love motorcycles, this piece of history was simply awesome!!!

[@nbholifield]

Matt, you're the reason for my love for old motorcycles and Harley Davidson in particular. This just amazes me brother. Your dad is smiling down on you. Thank you for carrying on his legacy and passion for these machines. I hope to visit WTT one day. It's the only thing on my bucket list

[@OCDCYCLES]

The place is awesome, I've been there 3 times so far and it's like the first everytime I go.

[@paullirette6277]

Brother, thank you and your late Dad for keeping all of this rare and precious Americana alive. Keep the video coming, they are excellent and historically informative. There are many of us who appreciate vintage American iron.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

His excitement is infectious. This old stuff is a mystery to me, I know nothing about it. That's why I love this channel.

[@freyatilly]

Dude, you are the best. The knowledge and historic referencing, the story of one part for one bike. So appreciate what you do so the legacy of your dad lives on. This is a tremendous find, build and video. Enthusiasts unite.

[@kevinparent8843]

How nice it is ! Im sure that your dad is proud of you and your achievements ! Really cool

[@peterbravestrong]

I love watching these types of videos where it’s abundantly clear the host is genuinely excited and passionate about what he’s doing.

[@Jamoni1]

The fact that you got to share something you love with your father is fantastic. It's great that a big win like this makes you think of him. I hope I get that with my boys.

[@SkunkieDesignsElectronics]

I love how passionate you are about what you do!!! I can really feel your excitement :)

[@clintdenman3037]

I am a mechanic and I really admire this man he has so much knowledge his father would be so very proud.

[@GoingtoHecq]

On a day like today when I am sick and exhausted I really find myself appreciating your enthusiasm about motorcycles. I also appreciate that you know so much about them that there is never a silence or snapcut. People being genuinely happy and excited is the best genre of youtube video. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles. I can't wait to visit your museum and spend some hours gawking at the bikes and their engines.

[@specialse]

fantastic !!! what a great piece of history . Hello from Scotland ancestral home of the Davidsons .

[@bigjohnnywolf7500]

People, I stumbled across this channel a few weeks ago. Like many I have always loved old bikes. Matt I was feeling the same about you as the people in this video described your dad just from watching a few of your episodes.. But man count on one thing, I will not rest until I get to shake your hand. Nice job caring on with his legacy.

[@charliefromnh7631]

Your Dad is not only watching, he helped make it happen... NICE find!!!

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

Matt, your dad is very proud of you. "Wheels Through Time" is in fine hands !!

[@allgokusun]

Your father left a great legacy and a wonderful peice of American history for you to finish and to see you puase once you spoke of him tells a story all its own!! Can't wait to see yhe bike finished and running. And yhise tanks are fire no doubt for its time..

[@ironmule4254]

Your Dad set that union up for you! Congratulations

[@kennycook359]

Wish your dad was there to see it with you brother. Love from the ole hillbilly Kenny, peace!

[@fearsomename4517]

Congratulations Matt you found the rarest of the rare. Such a rare and beautiful machine.

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

You can smell the history! Seeing that rare beast come together, transforms me to the hill climb event, with all its excitement, sounds, sights, smells and electricity in the air. Every single time I think you can never beat your latest restoration,, you come up with something like this!

[@marinogrivonlaverde6963]

Your level of skill, expertese and passion is up to Heaven!!

[@T10elC]

That is super exciting. Congratulations on reuniting the tanks to the bike.

[@Gearsavagegarage]

@13:45 I felt that in my soul man, had tears come to the eyes when you said that. however seeing your excitement on finishing this project is just amazing to watch. much love and respect. God Bless you Matt.

[@mikeh.4087]

Absolutely incredible. I can see why you are so excited.

[@williamhoeweler8259]

Love it Dad's pulling strings from heaven ❤

[@sixwingsram]

Harley is the best in their classic design. I love the look of the 1930s & 1940s Harleys. So amazing

[@danward2970]

How incredible of a find this is ?!?! Truly amazing ! Matt , I can understand your excitement when busting into that box ! Don't know how you kept as composed as you did. I would be freaking out ( in a good way ) myself ! One heck of a good call not " finishing" up that bike until getting those beautiful tanks. You all do some amazing things there at wheels through time ! Keep up the truly incredible things you do there. Hope to come visit you all soon. Thank you for all you do.

[@-dirk-65]

I thumb up everything you put out just to support the channel, but THIS is so easy. Love your excitement & though I was born in 65, my old man shared your glee. Now WE do.

[@robroaring7175]

Mate, I truly love the passion you have for this bike, and your trade. You can honestly see this vid isn’t made for likes, but to share the knowledge and love of your trade to the world. I’m a car guy, but do appreciate bikes. I have limited knowledge, but now I’ve stumbled across your channel, I’ve subscribed and will start checking out your back catalogue. I’m an Aussie, and my passion was the early Holdens (a GM product), from 48 to 62… The “Grey Motor” era. Focusing on rare accessories, but mainly, super rare performance parts. The excitement I’d have, receiving a rare, sought after item in the post, or stumbling across a pot of gold, after tireless hunting, following up leads, driving all over this tiny state I live in (Tasmania), was a truly wonderful feeling. I miss it. Thank you for reminding me how much fun it can be, opening a box and appreciating the gold within, that the other 99% would look at blankly. Keep up the brilliant work. Rob, Tasmania, Australia

[@JoeFurtado-xv5no]

Going down in August can’t wait to see the museum Matt’s knowledge base is absolutely amazing. His passion is infectious can’t wait to go down to the museum

[@ghosteh6503]

It makes me love bikes more and more every time I see you light up like a kid on Christmas talking about these old bikes. I been around some older stuff, nothing quite this old or quite this rare but, non the less impressive and beautiful. Keep preserving history, thank you to everyone at the museum, I really would love to make it out there one time. Some day I will make the trek

[@fj9460-lr]

Owned my first Harley at 16 yoa, I’m now 72, and I’m still learning about Harleys, from you, so excited you found those tanks too! Visiting Wheels Through Time is on my bucket list; has been for a while, I will see you soon!! Thanks, great video, greater history lesson.

[@electric103]

Brother, your passion for what you do is awesome. Every piece and part you show us is described with that passion. Thanks for showing us all your incredible stuff

[@sugarmakinmonkey]

I got a feeling your pops is smiling down with a tear in his eye and cigar to the side of his mouth right now. Amazing finishing touches right there bud.

[@chrishunter5041]

Thank God you are there to keep the history alive👌

[@bradleyyounger8499]

That's amazing. I'm pretty sure that bike just got reunited with its original takes after all these years

[@mcjok88]

Your passion and care for this American Freedom Icon is infectious! Right now your genuine love is increasing the value of every old bike and part. Other guys will get ignited buy you LUV and will be searching the classifieds everywhere around the world because they want to feel the same way you do about owning a piece of history from times gone by connected to AMERICAN FREEDOM, HORSE POWER AND THE SENCE OF EXHILARATION THAT OWNING AND RIDING A HARLEY BRINGS. YOU ARE WHEELS THROUGH TIME!!! LUV IT, GREAT JOB! NEVER MISS A VIDEO!

[@chucknowakowski6676]

I’m not mechanically inclined and not a motorcycle guy, but I LOVE WATCHING,someone so stoked at what they do and love. You and your father first, were/are so excited about this stuff it’s contagious……great to see someone find and do what they love…….

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Wow! That is remarkable! Those are THE tanks! Congratulations to you, and your Dad! Looking forward to the next installment! Wow! Very cool!

[@equteachme]

If nothing else I always enjoy your passion and enthusiasm for what you do and how you share it with us, thank you.

[@MaverickNutron]

The apple did not roll far from the tree…your enthusiasm is just as infectious as your Father’s!!!! (Gives me chill bumps as I watch!) Can’t wait for the See/Hear it run video!!!!

[@The_Kid_84]

These old motorcycles have so much more appeal in aesthetics than any modern motorcycle. I would ride one all day!! Thanks for educating us Matt!! Awesome

[@Richard_Lush]

Matt’s attention to detail and his patience is phenomenal. Willing to wait 10yrs for the correct tanks is far beyond my comprehension👍plays the long game foresure.

[@erincost8981]

Matt totally awesome your dad has that smile he would get when it all comes together not to worry, he is there with you we are all nothing, but energy and it surrounds you. God Bless from upstate NY hope to see you soon

[@larserikolofosterling2338]

Man, I love your KZbin channel. It's an orgy in old mechanics and vintadge Harley stuff. That rare tank surely found home didn't it. Keep it up !

[@bobg1219]

Unbelievable, those tanks are in incredible shape and extremely beautiful!

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to see you "FIRE IT UP". 😊 Matt, Your dad is smileing.

[@colinmiles9390]

I can’t wait to see this wonderful piece of history back on the road, what a collection you have brother. Great work. It’s a shame I’m so far away in Australia as I’d love to see this whole collection.

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Matt, your enthusiasm has me all caught up in the excitement! Love your videos! I know exactly what you mean by the tanks fitting and looking good, but unless they're official factory, they're just a nice duplicate of the originals! I know what I'm talking about since I rebuilt my '47 el Knucklehead way before the days of shopping online. Yard sales, swap meets, older established bike shops, word of mouth, and telephone calls was the only way to score those original parts! ❤ On a side note: my father-in-law "borrowed" my original vented gas cap for his Willys Jeep project... but not for long!!

[@sirmarkmagee1315]

wow how big is the smile on your dads face looking down on you bet he wants to ride it what a great thing to shair with us thank you matt

[@Peteslife]

All that over the top packaging to keep the tanks safe and you took the plastic off barely holding them. While I was screaming at the TV telling you to hold them over a work bench.. hahahaha

[@josephdefelice3149]

Exactly what I was thinking!😮

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @Peteslife. 👍👌👏 Exactly my thoughts too. I shouted at the screen: Put the tank back into the big cardboard box while unwrapping it! 2) All this talking and the 2 tanks weren't even put on the motorbike temporarily to show us how it looks. 🙈 Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@Psychobilly]

Loved watching you nerd out. I remember needing out like this at my Buddy’s place in Malaga Perth Australia. As soon as I walked into Stuys shop. Watching him nerd out showing me all his bikes and starting every one of them in his flip flops (things). FYI, your Dad is watching you brother. He’s smiling huge like he always did.

[@lestercombs1871]

Still miss your Pops. He was something special.

[@danielcombs3048]

Yeah Matt, nice score. Well worth the wait for sure. Stoked for you. Thanks Dale,Matt and WTT

[@haroldhausman1672]

A priceless piece of history. Living the life bro!!

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Wicked cool paint scheme and the shape of the tanks are perfect!

[@chuckduzzie8529]

Amazing!!!!! Good for you, good for the museum.

[@davidwood1923]

Just Crazy... I almost can't believe this. Congratulations on your New Found Pieces. Wow! Thanks for Sharing

[@dougcarter6849]

He is to old bikes as Steve Irwin was to wildlife. True passion.

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Matt, the tanks are SUPER cool and your enthusiasm and excitement is even better! We could almost see you tremble aa time or two! Awesome stuff!

[@billmccoy863]

Your Dad has to be so proud of the job you are doing.

[@tomeoftheancient2225]

Congratulations on acquiring the tank. Really interesting history. Thanks for sharing.

[@thinman8621]

Haven't owned a Harley in decades but I love this stuff. Great episode. Glad you got the tanks you needed!

[@waiting4aliens]

Congratulations. An episode that leaves us all grinning.

[@brianhosey3811]

What a great video! Your enthusiasm and expertise are infectious! Congrats on the tank find!

[@chriscrookson8524]

Your excitement and enthusiasm has travelled all the way to Thailand's Northern border, where I live! Love your Channel! ❤

[@jjp7216]

Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@markfalcon5949]

Like you said Matt, history does repeat itself and come full circle. Those have to be the tanks from that bike. That rear motor mount hole in the tank is a perfect match !!!!

[@howardkanitz4998]

Dude I got wood because of this video. Thanks for doing this! I am an old mechanic of all things. Licensed A&P. OMG! My cousin is Harley Davidson #1. He would love this video! I now have Wheels Through Time on my bucket list. We live in NC not far from Maggie Valley. I have to see this in person before I die.

[@hormazdirani1431]

Matt you will be happy to note that the single cylinder Harley has at last been resurrected in a 440cc avatar and will shortly go on sale in India via a new partner collaboration with HeroMotoCorp. July 3-4 is the launch date. Wishing HD and Hero "may their tribe increase"

[@lukepaulson3428]

Man…talk about a freaking reunion! Awesome!

[@earlystroker]

what a find!! you are so lucky to live in this place with all these crazy old machines!! greetings from France

[@petrdavid8714]

The best on this bike is the joy it brings, even after all those years.

[@williamholshue5828]

Makes me so proud I was born and raised in maggie valley where this museum is located

[@edrannou3914]

How about some tutorials on handling rusted and frozen bolts and parts? You must be one of the best at it. Love your stuff, thank you for sharing your career.

[@virgilastacy5281]

I love watching you finishing something your dad and you started I didn't know know your dad very well but when I had my 45 ci I not going to say but you know what everyone called Phil from Marion he messed me around for months over a drive sprocket and I'm 19 and one of my buddies said go to Mt Vernon and see Dale so I your dad had it on the shelf Now in my way of thinking if I wanted to help you out I would have said go to Mt Vernon and see the dealer there Anyway two years later I rebuilt a 60 sportster I had your dad do the bottom end Just doing the bottom end wasn't good enough Dale took behind the counter in the back and showed and told me everything about what he had done Sorry this comment is so long but I just can't say enough about your dad What an awesome Man he was Anyway keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber side down later GBU

[@bobg1219]

No better home then with you for this bike!

[@deangdmppajj4692]

I have the same feeling like a kid at Christmas every time I get bike parts arrive in the post. Brilliant

[@notintohandles]

Sweet vindication. There's no doubt that you are correct about the provenance of the tanks. Your dad would be very happy and proud of you, I'm sure.

[@kennysherrill6542]

That is incredible, you very well may have thee tanks for that motorcycle. God is smiling on you today for sure. Hope to see it running soon. 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@adamvanostrand2664]

Another Awesome addition to the collection!

[@cpmunson2807]

I was as excited as you were when you opened the box’s thank you for sharing that experience with us. That was great it is something you only dream can happen it was unbelievable watching this. Great job finding and getting them. Tjankbyou

[@pkjmfineart1593]

Far out Matt. As you intimated - it's about time someone gave you "the birds" good and proper! 😂Your personal value/credibility level pertaining to the worldwide historical motorcycling community is simply incalculable. For people to entrust you with these gems says it all. I don't know too much about your father but I am sure he'd just be nodding and smiling.

[@larrypeplinski593]

So awesome! Larry in Fort Worth, the next owner of the WTT raffle bike!