The Half-Ton Harley Pickup

[@Jerkyboy1973]

My best friend Andrew Nolans mother Rose worked at Molnars when i was a child and we spend years around there its awsome to hear about Harry and learn about the history of HD.. good times.. Absolutely love WTT

[@kevinpare2014]

Matt I been watching your show for about 2 years. I don't have a motorcycle but it's a dream I've had since I was a kid. Now I watch the show all the time. Your father created something really special. You have literally the best job in the world. Someday I hope I'm lucky enough to own a motorcycle someday. I would love to come see the museum.

[@1Chuck4U2C]

Southeast Asia is now the King of Tricycles, Side Cars, I’m currently in the Philippines and it’s unbelievable what they use for transportation.

[@markchiz64]

Your Father has to be smiling Matt. Your knowledge and passion comes through in all of your videos. Wish I could've gave this more than one thumbs up!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thank you for the kind words and for supporting the channel!

[@monkeydink9933]

As I currently have grown up and lived in the Chicagoland suburbs my whole life, it's awesome, truly awesome to see some of the history contained within Wheels Through Time that came from the area of the country that I live in and also had family that I would visit. Kind of like going to Hollywood except I don't actually care one iota for Hollywood.

[@northrider8628]

When I was a kid my dad would come home for lunch on the P.D. servi car, thought it was the coolest thing ever 😎 I still have his P.D. helmet.

[@danmcelroy6584]

That's fricken awesome! Something that still should be made. But maybe a little sleeper built on it? The ultimate touring machine.

[@keithusace4352]

Back in the early 60s when I was a kid there was a Harley service bike that was a ice cream vendor in our neighborhood

[@jonnothetrucker]

Would never have guessed the Australian input into this beautiful piece! Thank you for preserving this for everyone to see !

[@Losermachine35]

The slip yolk on the driveshaft doesn’t slip because of the gearbox moving. I’m sure it does allow it to move but the main reason it has a slip yolk is because as the rear axle moves up and down it’s travel on the leaf springs, the distance changes between the u joints. So it needs the travel in order to allow the rear axle to float freely.

[@timstull1355]

Yes zach but it serves 2 purposes.. one to allow the spring travel but also to allow for adjustment of the drive chain.. lot of them are grease cushioned so that therr is a small amount of tension on the drive line also..

[@AAAnthonyyep]

Not qualified in nothing but the drive line needs to be at a neutral correct angle Or huge amounts of vibration happens as speed increases witch inturn looses power (gutless) air bag trucks has a simple ride rod air ajuster if the rod falls out, no power with vibration

[@nathanchristopher6121]

You nailed it.

[@TrevorCanToo]

Ooohhhweee this is one cool a** trike Mr.Harley wizard! Love that it looks like chariot

[@khb3892]

Nice job on the rebuild of this beautiful trike. Thanks Matt for sharing with us.

[@jon-w4k]

Been watching these videos for a while and you mention Rocky Halter. He was a good friend of mine, bought my first Harley off him. A 1965 pan.

[@chadakoin1]

It would make a cool little camper!

[@franksumser9985]

I own a 1948 FL PANHEAD. but I love to see all the bikes Harley had before mine I never seen Anything like this part Harley, part Ford, part Packard. great job Matt. love this channel PANHEADS FOREVER

[@dcarter001]

what a great life! visiting with people from all over the country, riding cool old bikes around a through a museum, working and bring them back to life. Yep, you got a pretty good gig!

[@garyseaton4619]

It's such a cool machine with a ton of historical value. Thank you so much for sharing this legendary motorcycle...

[@davidbeaver39]

WOW DALE, THAT GOULD CAR IS AWESOME. I HAVE A GREAT CATCH PHRASE YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE. THE DALE 3-1 CERTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON. ANY BIKE WORKED ON LET ALONE REBUILT BY DALE IS CERTIFIED TO KICK OVER ON 1 TRY AFTER 3 COMPRESSION KICKS. JUST AN AWESOME MACHINE THANKS FOR SHARING THAT BEAUTIFUL VEHICLE WITH US. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW MUCH THAT MACHINE IS WORTH TODAY WITH ONLY 13 BEING BUILT AND BARELY 5 REMAINING.

[@alanquintus2069]

I had a 37 Servi-Car your right about the shift pattern. Would love to see a modern version of this machine. Dot Robinson was legendary. Nice video!!

[@alfredwood2180]

Was a pleasure meeting Matt last Thursday at the museum. Doing a wonderful job keeping the beautiful museum going.

[@oldguyBMX]

I live in Hammond Indiana! That's so cool to see something from my area!

[@felixcat9318]

What an incredibly well thought out and well engineered conversion! The sheer brilliance of the drive system is amazing to see, the guy was clearly exceptionally good at devising cargo carrying modifications for motorcycles to increase their practicality.

[@johnvargo5538]

Very interesting ! I learn so much about these older motorcycles , every time i watch your videos ! Thank You

[@johnvargo5538]

And i learn about the history / people and functions of the era of the motorcycle archives !!!

[@daddosjeffery]

What an amazing story,a true piece of history, your museum is doing a wonderful job, love the channel and keep it up mate cheers 🇦🇺😃

[@jasonmyers3847]

I think Dudley Perkins had a couple of these. When I used to go to the Sacramento Mile, there were servi bikes like this at the track.

[@acr21957]

As usual Matt has shown us another treasure 👍😮

[@RamblinAround]

That thing is too cool

[@jonsmith5124]

That put a heck of a smile on my face just watching. Riding that has got to be a real hoot!

[@dwaynemurphy814]

Coolest job ever, restoring and riding bikes everyday.

[@mattparker9726]

this type of vehicle is used extensively by rural farmers in China, it's simply called "Three wheel" (in Madarin.) they used to make bicycles like that too, my dad pushed us kids around in one back in the 80s.

[@darrellkelly7614]

Matt is a national treasure..Talk about knowledge .

[@pb68slab18]

Harley made one, ''Package Delivery'' with the box in the front, between 2 front wheels! Lack of airflow to the motor led to overheating.

[@sailor81]

Is this the Forecar you are talking about? I can see how that big box would block the airflow!

[@scottarmstrong1172]

That's really cool! I always learn stuff from your videos. Kind of like a master class. Thanks!

[@louisflege3741]

If I ever broke down on my bike, I'd love to have it picked up in this. Great video!

[@nbholifield]

This is an amazing machine....never knew it existed...Thanks Matt for sharing...my dream is to visit your museum this year from Mississippi...so fascinated by all your videos

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for watching! See you at WTT soon!

[@NBSV1]

I never realized those windshields were adjustable like that. Seen them on bikes and in pictures and just thought it was done that way since the plastic was hard to attach or was prone to breaking from vibration so they used leather at the bottom.

[@marshall4759]

Your museum is on my bucket list.

[@specialse]

that looks amazing !!! these days id make this my new camper van in rear . 😎

[@RyanCook84]

Really enjoy the time you take to show these bikes on KZbin. I’m planning on being in the area for a family vacation the weekend before Thanksgiving. I just looked online and saw the museum closes on the 21st so I’m holding I’ll be able to get over there to see these bikes.

[@mikegriffith8266]

One more trip to Wheels Through Time is now in the planning stage! Thanks Matt!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Can't wait to see ya!

[@robertbdees9913]

Those trikes are a blast to ride, miss the one my dad had

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Fascinating engineering < neat old trike .

[@pkjmfineart1593]

As a hog (& many other V twins) wrench for many years, (not any more), I'm revising my lifelong, staunch asF "first kick" only rule. There's only one person allowed three primers on the whole face of the earth dude and that's you mate. Because you're a freakin legend. Cheers n thx!

[@gregferris9378]

I've got to get back down to the museum. Love that area.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Cool machine!!! Pretty sure the section of the driveshaft that can slide in and out is known as a slip-yoke. Most shaft-driven trucks ( and perhaps many cars as well ), have slip yokes that work in conjunction with the suspension's travel. As the springs & shocks flex up & down, the slip yoke has to be able to change the length of the driveshaft by "slipping" in and out, to increase or decrease it's length instantly. It also complements the movement of the U-joint.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

All of this is truly cool. I love it, the racing history and. anything motorcycle is orgasmic to me. I was a motorcycle maniac from the first time I saw a Harley at 3 years old. Then got a homemade motorbike, made out of a 26” bike and lawnmower engine mounted on angle iron when I was 12. Next came Heaven, when Dad got me a Rupp Roadster ( I truly mean Heaven) , I wish that I could describe what it meant to me and the feeling I have to this day. I just beg you to get to the point and not rattle so damn much. You take so long to tell the story, that you make me Nervous & Crazy! 😩😩😩😩😩

[@glauriault]

Wish there was a love button! Great video thanks!

[@diggerspeedshop80]

Beautiful bike!!!! I really appreciate what you do and what your dad did!! I hope to come see the museum in the future!!!! Greetings from Wisconsin.

[@dangaskell2301]

You mentioned Harry molinar he was my first motorcycle dealer on my very first motorcycle though my mom didn't like it I bought old Harley repeater it was a 125 and I passed it on down from family members nephews and I moved up a class I had a chance to have a survey for a while so it was really nice seeing that and hearing old hairy molinar's name mentioned thanks for the clip

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for supporting the channel. Hope to see you out this way sometime soon!

[@Patriot-up2td]

Matt, two thing I notice right off the bat: 1) the horseshoe oil tank on this servi-car is so much wider than the 3 qt one on my bike. Looks like that one is a 5-6 qt. 2) I’ve noticed that on servi-cars the tank shifter was run on either side on different models over the years. Some on the left and some on the right, and the ones that ran them on the right side had linkage that ran to the left side under the tanks and then down to where the linkage normally connects. You even showed pictures of both ways on this video, and I could never figure out why they offered it both ways.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Police Servicars had the left hand throttle so they could use the tire marker with their right hand during parking patrol. A servi used by an auto service provider or a deliver company would likely have traditional set up.

[@Patriot-up2td]

@@wheelsthroughtime Wow, thanks for getting back on that! I had no idea but it makes perfect sense now that you point that out. Thanks again!

[@403punk3]

Dang one of the coolest things I ever seen. Thank you so much for your vids. Can’t wait to see the whole place one day

[@wheelsthroughtime]

We'll be ready for you!

[@mattparker9726]

8:29 @Wheels Thru Time I really, *really* want to build one of these machines, now. Been pricing TIG machines online for a while. This bike appeals to me for many reasons, but primarilly, I live in rural MS. There isn't much work. With something like this, (how long is the bed?) I could potentially sleep in it, and go and look for work in Jackson, or another major town in the state. My little Ebike just can't cut it, distance wise.

[@NBSV1]

If you’re building it yourself you can make the bed however long you want. Might even be able to make it out of a teardrop camper if you want it as a place to sleep.

[@mattparker9726]

@@NBSV1 I’ve thought of that, but it adds price without benefits.

[@mattparker9726]

combine this machine with the looks and style of the Flesher Flyer and you've got a beaut.

[@leetownsend46]

Coming to see you guys can't wait

[@browngreen933]

That's Dot Goulding Robinson in the sidecar at 5:26.

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

That's very cool it's a lot like a servi car. In the 70s and 80s harley made some weird stuff from boats, snowmobiles, scooters and golf carts.

[@robertrobb2367]

JUST imagine showing up to the track with two FACTORY racers in back, qualifying P1, winning the main, kissing the girl, bagging the cash and ridin' home. 😎🤙

[@duaneb193]

That is sweet! I need to figure out how, but I want to come see the museum (the problem being living in the PNW).

[@brianmeattey2724]

nice peice damn I got to take a trip out to your shop museum..godless and stay safe

[@robertwells6454]

The UTE of Motorcycle's. 👌👌

[@RemyRAD]

I think what you have here is, a future order of, tens of thousands! As everybody with a pickup truck, is going to want one! You know it! I, personally, am not, a big, pickup truck fan. But I have to admit. This is a Motorcycle with a Purpose. A truly useful, industrial styled, motorcycle. I like it. And why hasn't this more fully caught on? I mean you can't call it a, F-150. So why not call it a, F-75? One half the pickup truck for, twice the amount of money. It would normally cost. Yeah. Just to have a Harley-Davidson Pickup Truck. I mean who wouldn't want one? And then we can't forget the, trailer hookup, also. Then you could tow a nice little motorhome trailer. With your 5th wheel. Connected to your, Harley-Davidson Pickup Truck. I can see that! So these struggling motorcycle manufacturers. Need to come up with some new, models and modeling. So, I want a Van. A Harley-Davidson, Van. Which means… We have to take an old, Nissan, Toyota, Chevy, minivan. And adapt the Harley with a, removable, minivan body. That would include outrigger wheels on one side. The right side. Kind of like a Polynesian canoe. And you would have one cool Harley-Davidson Van. With the removable body. So you could leave the campsite. And dash around, for supplies. Oh, one could take this so far. To come up with some real trick and much more effective, motorcycles. Convertible motorcycle cars! You put the top down. It's a motorcycle. You put the top up. It's a car. And with a carbon fiber body. It could be just as strong as fiberglass and would weigh far less. Itt would be so lightweight! One after the other punched out in carbon fiber. No! Better still! Graphene! An entire motorcycle body only, one molecule thick!! Yeah buddy! Woo hoo! Gotta' Ride! There's almost nothing that can't be done, today. RemyRAD

[@neilwhisler7817]

Made by an Australian, it's a wonder he didn't call this machine a "UTE-TRIKE" . Great videos, love the history.

[@pipersall6761]

Great. Awesome machine.

[@fester73666]

That is one very cool trike Matt👍

[@quagmiredavis4117]

Would love to see these pull the grade up 19 towards cherokee on the road videos Would be nice 👌 thanks for posting 👍 whats reason no road videos ?

[@wsbill14224]

The VL was great for its day but today a 225cc trail bike with street tires on it can cruise at 50-60 and it will be more reliable, and it only needs 1.3 quarts of oil.

[@randylucas2458]

I was just up there last week checking that thing out it is cool I don't know how much it could actually haul weight Wise but it is cool

[@mattparker9726]

19:25 HELL YEAH first kick!

[@zbigniewkozlowski2749]

The horizontal beard ,I had exactly the same when riding old 45 , long time ago , REGARDS Ziggy Alberta

[@bav114]

Amazing. Love this channel ❤️

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Truly AMAZING....Thanks Matt.....Shoe🇺🇸

[@jaypendock2434]

Perfect for picking up ur new Harley

[@dannythetoesmasher]

Where did you find the reference material at? Looks like a worthwhile project to build one with a multi use bed ( tea drop camper,flat bed or a utility bed.)

[@robbieburris2333]

That's really cool.

[@spaunhurst]

it would be cool to see it as a support vehicle if you ever decide to try some "Roadkill" style rescues, you know find a bike that hasn't been started in 20-30 years, buy it, get it running and try to drive it home, it could carry tools and the subject bike if it doesn't make it, vlogging the entire experience

[@oldcult]

Cool !! Mett 👍

[@victorchance1510]

Totally Awesome 👍☮️

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

Right on...Brotherman....soo..kool👍🇺🇸😄

[@fredericrike5974]

Matt, I'm sure you already have no end of future projects, but the bike Dot Goulding was standing beside at 16:46 is different and somewhat the same- another story to find? FR

[@daveco1270]

When you guys let a bike sit for a year, other than taking out the battery, what prep are you doing to keep them fresh for their next start up? Drain the carb maybe?

[@johncarriere1893]

We're planning a trip were going to ride down next year from Minnesota any routing ideas? Lodging?

[@lightning334-]

Great video

[@danielrobey1759]

That’s really cool and it’d be pretty easy to create a modern version if one was so inclined….

[@bartschwartz9233]

Thier was a guy in new haven conn had one of the box trailer bike was a bloke and hauled scrap junk etc was about 1965-1972 then he brought a 4 cyl VW pick up. I was 8-12 years old. The set is trike we’re used by 1% when they went to surplus

[@bartschwartz9233]

Won’t go though out the right way

[@brianzimmer5532]

Love this!

[@70bigwill]

Hey Matt, I was just at the museum on 8/25/22. Where was this jewel hiding at? I think I saw this video the next day. I would have loved to take a closer look at this piece of history. Guess i'll just have to come back soon.

[@brianwilliams7125]

Please explain the wheels; are those Cadillac hubcaps? Looks like the later emblem.

[@lightning334-]

Gotta get back there

[@thedude8046]

Really cool, i love it!

[@willwillis6184]

Does it feel awkward in turns? Sweet another great vid

[@VintageMopeds]

Brilliant functional and cool

[@jamesfreeland3137]

Wow. Awesome amazing. 👍

[@Heavypsychoverdose]

Rikuo in Japan did those as well

[@jonnothetrucker]

Also that's I slide yoke in the tailshaft

[@waynejones8481]

Dude haven't you ever worked on a car or truck, every standard vehicle has a splined drive shaft, and not for the reason your trying to explain. Check out Zacks comment below, he explaines it spot on!

[@MrJimmy1437]

I have always thought that Harley were much more suited to being a truck than a motorcycle!

[@janblake9468]

Why does the engine cam cover not have cooling fins?

[@paule.maurice1521]

What fuel / fuel stabilizer do you use ?

[@tomper2204]

You need to bring that to Davenport to haul all the parts you buy during the day.

[@brianaustin208]

Curious as to what the logo on the center of the hub cap is? didn't get a close up of it on the video.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Previous owner put on Cadillac hubcaps.

[@franksumser9985]

He should of used the Packard hubcaps

[@franksumser9985]

Sorry I meant Studebaker hubcaps. Because of the rear

[@johnjames9799]

That was so cool Awesome