SHE JUST NEEDS A LITTLE SPIT SHINE, AND MAYBE SOME LOVE

This week we bring home a true "Basket Case Shovelhead". I look forward to this project and can't wait to see what the future brings. Follow us along as she comes back to life.
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[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Ever start out with a Basket Case to build you new bike. Let us know how you made out, and if you think this one is a good start!

[@kurtfoulke5130]

That is a great bike to start off with, you can turn it into whatever you want to without hurting someone's feelings lol

[@bdiff]

Just curious how much you paid for it?

[@vernleroyson331]

@@itsmytimeletsgo I've built them from far less than you are starting with. Good OEM parts are still available from a few remaining gray beards like myself.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

@@vernleroyson331 Yes me to.The next generation is lucky there are old grey beards like us saving all the good stuff for projects. Thanks for commenting.

[@Telephony954]

This o'l girl has gone many a mile, and with a little love will go many more. She reminds me of my dad's o'l chevy 3100 that quit him one day on the way home from work, he had Bullwinkle towing, tow it home for him to our house, and there it sat in the lean to shed he built for it for 25 years. When I was 11 or so I used to climb into it and sit on a stack of old phone books, and pretend I was a on a journey across America I drove that thing a million miles and it never moved an inch. Years later he made it run and gave it to me. I went to every state in the country in that old truck and Alaska. 3 motors 3 girlfriends, and more may pop tires than I can remember. I'm 72 now and remember it like yesterday. I look forward to the many miles we will ride this old sweetheart. Be well.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

There is something special about how we connect to these old vehicles, and keep them going. Thanks for sharing your story with us and hoping you have many more years of enjoyment to come . Thanks for commenting.

[@andresinnett4319]

Man your the true meaning of enthusiastic , this is going to be great viewing ,ps , and I love ya family & the coconut truck 😊👍✌️

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I get excited about bringing something back to life again. Lucy sure is shinny when you give her a a bath with coconut oil. Thanks for commenting.

[@DougAbney-c3c]

Looking forward to watching you work on this project.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Me too. Just got to find time to squeeze it in. Thanks for commenting.

[@bdiff]

I love your content & I especially love your enthusiasm for older bikes. Shovelheads Forever!!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for the kind words. As I say "Vintage Harleys are my thing" Thanks for commenting.

[@pastorbobncc365]

I ride an all original 1974 XLH Ironhead 15K miles, love the old iron.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for letting us know about the surving old iron out there. Ride safe! Thanks for commenting.

[@tld522]

Can't wait to see where this one goes!!!!!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

It will take some time Tbone but that is the bset part of it. Lots of time and love to make it happen. Thanks for commenting.

[@craighansen147]

Very Cool Ralph! That's some up coming content.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

it will take a while for sure but will be worth it in the end. Give me a rson to keep grinding ahead everyday. Thanks for commenting.

[@craighansen147]

@@itsmytimeletsgo Yea my brain likes projects, a new one is always a good buzz lol, wish you the best!! its a Shovel I will be following along!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

@@craighansen147 I agree. Thanks for following us along. Appreciated!

[@adriancallen2890]

LOVE THE WAY YOU BOTH ENJOYED CLEANING UP AND POLISHING AND HAVING FUN ALL TIME, YOUR DOGS ENJOYING LIFE ALSO, PERFECT.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I am so lucky to have her in my life, been together over 50 years and we still have fun together enjoying the little things that put smiles on our faces. And Norman is an important part of the family too. He brings some frustration at times but also a lot of joy! Thanks for commenting.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Norman is one kool k-9!!! I bet he’s the cat’s meow with the ladies!!!! 😂 👍 amazing video Ralph, loved every minute of it!!! SLICK

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

He's a great little dog. Glad you enjoyed the video, had to put that little special shot in there for you ha ha. Thanks for commenting brother.

[@carl5536]

The ol truck and Harley would be a perfect match with the old look showing the ages of of em 👍

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You got that right. Thanks for commenting.

[@bubbarawn]

nice to see ya got that out of Tom's yard Ralph,be great to see her back in action. truck lookin good too

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Someone had to rescue it and make sure she comes back to life once again. Glad he decided to sell it to me. Thanks for commenting.

[@rjoetting7594]

I've owned a 78 shovelhead for many years now. It started life as a shrine model 74 cubic inch, and over the years, it's unrecognizable as a flh shriner. The only original parts are the tanks, frame, engine, and transmission. It's like a caterpillar transformation into a butterfly or maybe a moth 🤔 hahaha. Good luck with your new project. Once you get the shovelhead itch, it spreads quickly, and there's no cure for it. You just adapt and learn to live with it.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Nice. I love to hear about old bikes brought back to life. Thanks for commenting.

[@thedieselpig4448]

I look forward to seeing the progress. I always enjoy your videos. Maybe a little coconut oil would help the tins

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Glad you are enjoying the content. Coconut oil may make them shine!! Thanks for commenting.

[@randycecil7375]

Going to be an awesome project!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks I think so. Thanks for commenting.

[@edZILLA64]

I love it. Looks like your new bike might need a coconut oil bath, too. Peace out.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I wonder what it would kook like all rubbed down. Thanks for commenting Ed.

[@Ajen1959]

Norman is a handsome boy! Looks like he loves riding in his dads truck! Cheers!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

He is and he does love driving in the truck. Got his own special spot geared up. lol. Thanks for commenting.

[@xschopperblog2763]

Way kewl video keep them coming gotta love them true basket cases kewl find enjoy

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks. It's like christmas when you find an old basket case and get it. Others might look at it say "that's just junk" but to me it's a jewel in the making. Even the wife ended up and agreed with me that the best is yet to come. ha ha. Thanks for commenting.

[@SlimWizard69]

Gonna be cool to see it come to life!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

It will be quite a project, and won't happen over night but you are right. It will be cool when she is done and I will feel like I saved another one. Thanks for commenting.

[@geoffreylowery9730]

Cool find Ralph! My first bike was a 78 1/2 Superglide. 16years old. Man that was several lifetimes ago!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yes the years fly by don't they. Looking forward to seeing if I can bring her back to life. Thanks for commenting.

[@hippieschoppercorner]

That's the kind I love to find. Get em cheap and make a chopper. I prefer buying a clapped out shovelhead myself. Excited to see what you'll do with it

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I thought this one would be right up your alley Hip. Won't be hardtailing it though as we cannot register ridgeds here anymore. But got a few ideas. Got to make the motor and trans right first as I hash around some ideas. She will tell me what she wants to be. Thanks for commenting brother.

[@hippieschoppercorner]

@itsmytimeletsgo hell yeah. Looking forward to it

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Love that truck. Can't wait to see tear into this one.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks I love her to. We always say "everybody loves Lucy" ha ha. I also can't wait to get at this project as well. Thanks for commenting.

[@thomasborger6548]

We have a 78, currently looking a little better for now but we absolutely love it.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Great to hear about these old bikes still up and running. Thanks for commenting.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Great looking truck and looks like a great project

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks very much. It doesn't take much to amuse me I guess. Just happy to still be alive and being able to work on projects that interest me. Thanks for commenting.

[@OL-Tom]

My first Harley was in boxes. 58 panhead that was wrecked. Bought it in 1972 when i was 14 for $800, needed a new frame and total front end. Thankfully i had good people helping me do it. Cuz i suck at electrical.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Interesting. Such a good feeling when those projects get done. Thanks for sharing your story, and commenting.

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

First time viewer and look forward to many more. You are a lucky man to have such a supportive wife and a good dog. Starting out with this much of a motorcycle is just great, it will be interesting to see what you do with it. Oh yeah and the truck and your shop, well that was just icing.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Welcome to the channel! You are so right when you say that. She is my rock and Norman, well everybody loves Norman ha ha. Hope you enjoy the channel. Thanks for commenting.

[@onearm5827]

man o man love that old truck got here from Slick Head Customs don't know much about Harley's but like watching the videos

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for joining us from Slicks. Hope you enjoy the channel. Thanks for commenting.

[@123hellqvist]

Nice I also have a 78 1/2 matching numbers which I first bought as a stripped rolling chassi started to collect missing odds and ends for it when the guy who bought it and was going to use the driveline for a different project contacted me and said I could buy that as well, which I did, meantime I have done some painting and gotten stuck with two other FXR projects but in due time I will start picking at it, top end and trans has been gone through, so soon the fun starts, look forward to your episodes and nice of you sharing a lifetime of knowledge.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Nice! Funny how so may projects take up your time. All good things will happen in time. Thanks for sharing and commenting.

[@vernleroyson331]

Amazing find, i restore Shovelheads, those are near impossible to find like that anymore. You wil get much enjoyment from restoring and riding that one.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You are so right that they are very hard to find like this. Chased this one for a while. so glad to have gotten it. Obviously, since you restore them, you get it. Thanks for commenting.

[@Stein55Pan]

That guy hands you that set of Fat Bobs and my first thought is: "Those would look good with a coat of coconut oil rubbed in!". Looking forward to the progress on this one! 👍😎

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You are exactly right! Thanks for following us along. Thanks for commenting.

[@HiramJonesjr-dx8tl]

Wheels through time would love that bike

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yes and they would restore her to perfect condition. They have an incrediable collection and I hope I can get there some day. Thanks for commenting.

[@garyhopkins6337]

Looks like a long but fun project, and you're lucky with your wife I reckon she would help more if you wanted, mine is like that too.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

It will be a long project for sure. The wife helps me a lot and knows more about bikes than most guys ha ha. Thanks for commenting.

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Now that’s something I’ve never seen, coconut oil ? Where did you come up with that? That project will be an interesting watch.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Actually it was the wife's idea. don't know where she thought of it but ya can go wrong with coconut oil ha ha. Thanks for commenting.

[@stephencotter2379]

Nice project wish I could find stuff like that here in Ireland

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Not that easy to find here either. I look forward to brining her back to life. Thanks for letting me know where you are from and commenting.

[@glennstatham960]

I love her!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

me too!! Thanks for commenting.

[@BrianCarter-gh2vb]

Great video Ralph, I have a 78 1/2 also! Mine is the 80" with the ratchet top. I didn't know the 74 was a 78 1/2 also.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I'm thinking it's a 74 but will have to did a little deeper to be sure. I could be wrong but we will find out for sure. Thanks for commenting.

[@toddk.5873]

I have an oil tank & battery box that's been sitting around for years you can have if you want. I bought it at the Denver swap meet years ago when I was building my shovel. I ended up running a horse shoe. It now has a 6 speed overdrive & a softail tank & primary. I don't think I'll need it anytime soon. It looks like shit, but not too rusty.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Wow thanks I can always use parts for projects. We don't have decent swap meets up here any more and original parts are very hard to come by. Drop me a line through my email (ralph@itsmytimeletsgo) and we can work it out. Thanks so much!!

[@AlbertK-eq5gd]

66 year old retired Harley mechanic love any shovel 80 in Evo flywheels and rods stock 80 in cylinders Andrews A/B grind cam duel plug heads dyna duel fire IGN mikuni 40 flat slide carb 24 transmission sprocket 49 rear wheel. Ya that sounds like FUN!!!! ✌️

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Nice combo. I like a 25/48 sprockets when I can run the, mostly with belt drives. Small things can make a shovel work relly well. Thanks for sharing and commenting.

[@donrice8026]

i think your PRINCESS is more excited than you which is cool the pickup is bad to the bone HAPPY TRAILS !!!!!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

She can see the potential in it and has supported me though out the years, no matter what the project was. She is used to seeing things come from just an idea. So lucky to have her and would be lost without her. Thanks for commenting.

[@johnhall3860]

Very cool truck. Did you ever see Jimmy Shine’s bare metal 1934 Ford pickup. If not look it up also a very cool truck. Back to bike looking forward to watching as you work your magic on this one. You can’t go wrong with old bikes or old cars and trucks. You take care and stay safe.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks. No have not seen that and I will check it out. I am excited to get a this one as well. Thanks for commenting.

[@stevepeterson9084]

Bummer it's a 74. I don't really mean that in a bad way. I've had my 78 for the last 34 years. She ran strong as a 74. I've bumped it up lately. I really do look forward to the build. Good luck brother

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Still have to check it out more but I do like the early 74's. Not to many around now. Be a little bit before we get at it but stick around. Thanks for commenting.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

It's a chance to found a bike like this. You can choose the style than you prefer and made a cool bike. I think than if i found a bike the same state, i will use only old used parts except for the engine maybee.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Not quite sure which way I will go with her yet. But what ever it is I will be riding it in the future! Thanks for commenting.

[@andywalker4599]

Can't wait to see what you do with it. Chopper? A 'sketchy' one??

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Have not made my mind up yet. Got some ideas but it won't be sketchy ha ha. Thanks for commenting.

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

How bout a rat bike to match the truck love that ol truck very sweet

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Not much for rat bikes really, got a few ideas but nothing for sure yet. Thanks for commenting.

[@hansossendrijverr]

good luke verry nice

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for commenting.

[@frankdillon6127]

saw a picture of Churchill sitting on a freshly oiled tank on inspection day, during WW2.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. Thanks for commenting.

[@bsimpson6204]

8:36 finally, the bike

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Patience is a virtue. The whole world is in to much of a hurry these days. Glad you stuck your way through it. Thanks for commenting.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I like a good basket case...😮

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I do to when I can find one. Thanks for commenting.

[@frankdillon6127]

a tank and gas/oil your ready to rock and roll.LOL

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Just about ha ha. Thanks for commenting.

[@zedbear1]

Congrats? I'm sure you have enough spares to get somewhere with it. It happens but I hate to see old legends like this one in bad shape. Best of luck, I'll be watching. Skillpot, '94FLHTCU w/92K plus (I have a ton of spares too)

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I have some things but there will be a lot to get yet, but looking forard to it. Thanks for commenting.

[@stevepeterson9084]

That was only on the FLH. In 79 you could get either on the FX. Then in 1980 it was 80in only.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Still not sure till I get into it. Thanks for the info and commenting.

[@stephanbernhardt5722]

Kriegt man wieder hin Meine hat ich nach dem Aufbau bis heute gehalten. Das sind über 30 Jahre

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Ich bin sicher, dass ich das kann. Es scheint, dass wir alle unsere Fahrräder lieben und sie für immer behalten. Danke für den Kommentar!

[@HiramJonesjr-dx8tl]

Little trick spay the patched piece with vinegar then wash with water

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Did that many years ago to those pieces. It just took time to get the true results. Thanks for commenting.

[@Wooley689]

I guess the flames that were on the tanks were too real.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You got that right. Lucky it did not burn worse. Thanks for commenting.

[@BikerHenz]

Looks better outta the weeds

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You bet. She needs some love and not to be lets to rot away in the weeds. Thanks for commenting.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

right back at ya. Thanks for commenting.

[@HiramJonesjr-dx8tl]

Boiled linit seed oil

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I have heard of that before and am sure it would give the same results. I am totally convinced that the coconut oil has helped preserve it throught the years. Thanks for commenting.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Oh, by the way, I’ll just keep to myself what I actually use coconut oil for, because I’m pretty sure you and your viewers, Don’t want to hear it!!! 😂😂😂 👍🍺 SLICK

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I figured you had some uses for that, probably the expensive stuff though no doubt. ha ha Thanks Slick.

[@kor3427]

Ralph, I may have a powder black oil bag and chromed battery box I'd be willing to contribute to the project that I dont want or need! If interested, hit me up. Id barter for it some advice on a '79 80' motor that's fighting me....

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Be glad to help you out if I can with your motor. Email me at ralph@itsmytimeletsgo

[@stevepeterson9084]

78 and half means the motor is 80 inches instead of 74.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I will find out, just going by what I was told but that may not be the case. Thanks for commenting.

[@Charger1908]

I’m curious, where are you guys located? I’m figuring somewhere in Canada. Am I right? I’d like to get a basket pan head, I’ve had a shovel and now I have a twin cam and a M8 trike that I did a pretty extensive 131 build on. Hauls balls now but still looking for that pan. Take care and I’ll be watching.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Located on the east coast in Nova Scotia. Very hard to find basket cases these days let alone a Panhead one, in this part of the country. Thanks for commenting.

[@anthonymaddison9588]

Well it's plainly obvious to me that all it needs is coconut oil( the cheap stuff)

[@user-ll9zd2dh6h]

speedometer only goes up to 85 ?

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I don't know if it's original but will have to look into that for the future. Never seen one with a "bee" instead of the 60 mph. Maybe someone out there knows a little more about it. Let us know if you do. Thanks for commenting.

[@kevin52085]

What gets me is why would anybody leave it outside with water going into the motor, I mean at least put a cover over her...

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I know its to bad that happened but I am sure we can bring her back. Thanks for commenting.

[@kevin52085]

Oh for sure... I would do that job too, I am in new Zealand and had my old girl 37years,same as that bike😊

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

@@kevin52085 Great hear I'm not the only one loving it. Thanks for the comment.

[@panheadsforever74]

I will never understand why people would just leave a harley outside for years. Just throw a tarp or a sheet of plywood over it. I don't get it. PANHEADS FOREVER.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Me either. I hate to see them discard like this. I guess they just don't get it or see what we see in them. But she will rise again! Thanks for commenting.

[@andrewbull3537]

Your not american born ...are you ? Cos to me you've got a bit of an irish accent . Peace out ✌️

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

No all Canadian, but have scottish history from way back. Thanks for commenting.

[@andrewbull3537]

@@itsmytimeletsgo ,sorry ...I stand corrected 😁,it's just that when you was speaking you said some words with an Irish accent .

[@chanceburger3169]

Running or not how do you leave a bike like that outside.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I did not understand that one either, especially with tubes open and carb off. Lots of work to go. Thanks for commenting.

[@garywillier4303]

I'm not interested in powersaw davidson.there all crap get a royal Star Yamaha motorcycle the best bike ever made

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Well I am sure there are channels for them. I never cared what anybody rides ...just the fact that they ride is enough. Never played the attitude game. Thanks for commenting.

[@guyrivera3100]

You saved it nice 👍🏾🤙🏾✌🏾🫶🏽

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I always want to save the old ones if I can. Gives me piece of mind knowing that someone else will have them, and keep them going in the future long after I am gone. Thanks for commenting.