Total Rebuild - Reviving Flooded Flathead Harley Motorcycle Sitting 10 Years.

It's a total rebuild! This 1939 Harley-Davidson Flathead has been through 2 floods, and after sitting 10 years, we're going to try getting this machine back on the road!
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[@mikaldene7146]

How many lives are changed by the presence of one man? Hundreds? Thousands? It's hard to say but Matt is one of those men that touches the souls of those around him in a positive light. God Bless You Matt...❤

[@Twinstarrider]

You put down the words I was just thinking.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thank you both!!

[@johnjackson8561]

Like his father before him 😎♥️🇨🇦👌🍻

[@jpshirley438]

Everyone loves the work you put in and a lasting legacy of your dad buddy

[@MarvinLeeKeshall]

Who knows, the bikes owner may donate the ride to the museum someday?

[@joerex2612]

I almost cried while watching this video. Reminds me so much of my childhood days in our country, the Philippines. My dad has a Harley repair shop business in the early 50's and I grew up riding those sidecars as our main transpo. They're usually painted red like the one in the video, my dad;s favorite color, I presumed. By the age of 16 in the 60's I, together with my other big brothers was already doing harley repair works, engine overhaul and body works. My dad likes them as original as possible and even the smallest screw should be harley certified part. I learned a lot from him how values the every details of being a harley mechanic. I really missed those days.

[@mikeh.4087]

Love seeing those old bike ridden! Great job! Beautiful!

[@GGT2501]

Seeing Matt work is amazing - speed and accuracy. And he’s great with the people.

[@patrickporter6536]

You do know it's speeded up? 😂

[@stevec-b6214]

like a virtuoso pianist

[@KevinsTooTall]

It's amazing to watch you knock out such a huge project. You guys do amazing work, and it shows how much you love doing it.

[@cseivard]

Thanks. Well told, better edited. (Imho) I am recovering from a stroke ( lived) all things that are” returned to normal “ fill me with hope. Merry Christmas!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for watching!!

[@kevindaly5093]

DON'T FLOOD IT! Love this guy. He has his father's spirit.

[@Looey]

Y'all have me hooked ! I saw my first bike with a tank shifter was in my teens. I can't get enough of this stuff.

[@ivanwesley8182]

What a beautiful bike! I’m so glad that people like you exist, folks that can save these works of art

[@mikeburnett7028]

Congratulations Matt on another successful build. Your dad would be very proud.

[@E-s.thoughts]

What a great combination. I am a big fan of motorcycles with sidecars and this one is really beautiful. You really helped that neighbor quite a bit...he must be a happy man with the revival of this beautiful machine. Well done guys.

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

What a Stunning Machine… oh and brilliant Mechanic too. Good job.

[@JonnMcLoed-vo3fe]

Great video guys and fabulous old bike. Can’t get over the fact you got her totally rebuilt in 80 hours……no substitute for passion and knowledge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@duaneconger2910]

That's one nice old Ride! It looks beautiful 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

That's awesome for you all to offer your skills and expertise to get that gorgeous bike back in the wind for Stan❤

[@jeremyp2295]

I have always loved the older motorcycles. Now because of you guys I appreciate them more because every time I watch a video from you I learn something new. It is so cool how good they were designed and how user friendly they are. Really hope to have one that you and your team built someday that would be the best.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Check out our raffle for the 1936 Knucklehead!!

[@jeremyp2295]

@@wheelsthroughtime already have tickets for 2024. Got them to sooth the loss of the most perfect bike for me the 2023 raffle bike.I would have rode the wheels off that one.

[@mavericknonconformist69721]

You fellas are artists. Sincerely!

[@dutch_clutch8211]

Simply a project named Oof. I love to watch you wrench Matt but I dont envy this one at all. Best of luck and may the gods of speed be with you. Cheers!

[@OL-Tom]

Way awesome seeing these great old bikes still driving. Mines only a 99 but I'm liking it's still going strong

[@thumpershd]

Outstanding rebuild, you guys are awesome! Merry Christmas🎄

[@maxpuppy96]

I never knew Harley made a flathead beyond 36, Now I have a whole new outlook on flatheads and I am becoming a big fan. I have been around bikes my whole life and never knew it I am a flatheader now. I had Triumphs Nortons and BSA's and Harleys when I was finally able to afford one we would get a 900 iron head Sportster and though we were hot stuff.😂

[@Christopherbarb-t9c]

love watching your work great job i am a retired plumber and would love to have a bike that runs like these bikes

[@rjoetting7594]

Beautiful bike, great to see it on the road again. I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a great new year.

[@roberthocking9138]

Great job guys, beautiful old bike, I can’t believe how big the valves are in those flat heads.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great work 👌, lovely looking bike n chair , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@Richard_Lush]

This was one of the best rebuilds I’ve seen lately. Thx for all your work Matt. It kept me entertained foresure. Every time you open up a bike you never know what you’re going to be dealing with and this was a big one👍 You are one positive dude.

[@juliancrooks3031]

So beautiful to see that vintage iron back on the road.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

We think so too!

[@richc767]

Love seeing how you do these. You are an artist!

[@THEWILLYEFFECT]

I f*cking love this content , you guys are out here doing the lords work for Harley Davidson. I have came to see you guys multiple times. I can 100% say I’m a huge fan. There needs to be more people like you guys in this world !

[@edwardwilliams9923]

That was way cool!!! Great work as always!!!

[@timallen6025]

So much living history, preserved . Such foresight, such can do .. and fun too .

[@garyseaton4619]

This is the kind of medical repair show I'd watch every time. Watching professionals in their element is very exciting... You've done a masterful repair on a beautiful machine. Kudos to all who worked on this classic machine... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours...

[@usmclee65]

Great job Matt and Chris, that is one happy guy!

[@GGT2501]

Stan has a pretty neat workshop, grit blaster and all

[@Coyote-tc1ww]

He’s a fukin fool, let that bike flood twice and then let’s it sit for ten years

[@sixwingsram]

Bringing the best back to life. Thanks Matt!

[@oilkann]

Great story! Great ending......well done and Merry Christmas!

[@terrysmith7076]

What a great video thank you for sharing it. ☮️

[@John-cc1pc]

Oh man. When that fired I was quite emotional. How excellent. Awesome stuff guys. You rock!!! Safe rides 👍🤜

[@olapetersson7332]

It's a joy to watch the master at work.

[@shingerz]

That's fantastic great job sounds looks lovely well done 👏 👍

[@cjalfonso2212]

I love this episode. Nothing separates the men from the boys like RUST and filthy flood water. GREAT JOB! NO FEAR!!!

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

Fantastic work.

[@ajc5370]

@wheelsthroughtime just the best video ever to watch on Christmas night!! Beautiful bike and beautiful people. Great job!

[@davidmcgahan5328]

Great to see a beautiful bike back on the road. Love your channel.

[@brianhosey3811]

That was absolutely amazing and a ton of fun to watch!

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

Great job mate. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and and a safe new year . Looking forward to seeing what you have installed for us at the museum that runs. Take care cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@garrywalton]

Took me about two years to do what you guys do in a day!! pure joy to watch....... 😉

[@mr1pearl]

Great job fellas happy for Stan !!!

[@dogpaw775]

copper will also anneal by bring allowed to set aside to cool . Matt is such a decent and passionate man, I'm not surprised.

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

That bike looks so much better since it's been rebuilt.

[@wesknight2507]

Amazing work, great channel guys 👌

[@buffdoc46]

You guys are awesome. As I restore Vintage Gibson guitars, my appreciation for what you do to Vintage motorcycles is beyond words. ❤

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for watching!!

[@donjordan8174]

Healthy and Happy New Years to all at Wheels Through Time

[@COUNTINGSLURPULA]

That was really awesome to observe. Bravo Matt 👏 👏 👏

[@MikeXavier-s3o]

🙌... that was fantastic Mr. ! 🇺🇸

[@JamesAllmond]

Now, if that is the 2024 give away bike, I'll buy 100 tickets to win that one.... I am a fool for sidecars... Oh my, that is fugly...complete rebuild, yep and OUCH.

[@gcanaday1]

Agreed. I love sidecars.

[@bradb9146]

Unexcusable the condition of that bike! There's tons of inland storage to be found here in Florida for this exact reason. No excuse at all!😮

[@hack2it]

Great job on recovering a great motorcycle Matt. Wish that we met on my E73 Sportster.

[@tomeickhorst6787]

I love these style of bikes and it sucks because I know I’ll never be able to afford one. Way cooler styling than now days.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Check out our annual raffle. A ticket to win a 1936 Harley is only 10 bucks!!

[@tomeickhorst6787]

@@wheelsthroughtime oh yea I’ll keep trying

[@davidmedick5530]

Lived in St.Augustine for 60+ years. Nice town 40 years ago. Too crowded now.

[@davepalmatier5190]

How's that Go ( A Man that loves his Job Never Works a Day in his Life) to be able to Do that is a True Blessing! Beautiful Bike Great Job Guys

[@pennypincher6730]

In 86' Napa County had a flood that was horrible. The sanitation department also overflowed into the river. My dad's 58 FLH was under the grips in sludge water. The bike was black when it flooded grey when it dried. The bike wouldn't roll on its own had to use dollies and a tommy lift to put it in a truck bed. Gary Copeland of Fairfield Ca. Rebuilt the motor and trans. Almost a gallon of pure sludge was in the lower end and trans. And five gallons in the 2.5 each tanks (yes incorrect). It took over a year to complete the restoration of it.

[@Jim-ej6yz]

Very cool Matt. Great job and video. Thanks!

[@tgalbraith2395]

That is too cool. Reminds me of building my '48 UL that I picked up in Davenport, back in 2016.

[@paponne8701]

Excellent video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@neilperry2224]

4 + 3 kicks.... Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends and staff. I hope you have a great year ahead. 😊

[@superplumber5]

Awesome matt , love your videos

[@ReelBermudaMan]

Also, you know how Sean has a picture of his face on a shirt from bikes and beards? I think you should make a shirt with WTT on it and an outline of your face in white on a black shirt, I would 100% buy that!!! I’m so in love with your videos please continue to post working on Bikes. It is awesome!

[@ReelBermudaMan]

Gotta be with the sunglasses on your head too!! Classic matt look!!

[@gregoryswartzentruber5303]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@sammyjimsmith6100]

I got one of these in ontario canada ftom my brother, i had a car battery in the saddlebag and drove it all winter in the snow with chain on the wheels..broke a few chains but had a lot of fun.

[@Richard-c9i2j]

Hey! There were some turn signals for my FXRP! That’s the first time in a bunch of videos I’ve seen your FXR. Got to the loose shifter arm tonight and the splines are good! Im the 3rd owner, officer from 93-97, previous until 23 & now my turn.

[@coldblue9mm]

Great Job Team Matt! That bike is a beauty! I have a photo of my late father in law on a very similar bike right after WWII. It was black and had that same logo on the tank. I need to study it more to see if I can tell which motor was on it.

[@CharlesSilket]

Love watching your videos wish I had 10% of your knowledge.

[@yankepilot]

Awesome job…Your dad would be proud of you!

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

A recent kindergarten graduated from engineering school can do that, child stuff, pure entertainment, enjoy boys.

[@davidliddle7998]

Awesome job gents love it

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

Stunning Bike

[@viperexpress305]

Stan keep that oil clean ! Great job guy's ! 😂👍🍺

[@davidbroughton6979]

Your videos make me happy😊

[@panheadsforever74]

Nice job matt. After all that, he better put alot of miles on that flatty.

[@dennisthemenace5150]

Beautiful bike

[@larrychristian7239]

Time to let Stan know to come up to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the annual "Flood Run". He would be more than welcome.

[@ReelBermudaMan]

😂😂😂 the flood puns!! Yesssss!!!

[@LchaimPutz]

Merry Christmas

[@nyckhampson792]

I feel for the bike owner, his 'Pride n Joy' , however this maestro has his orchestra in check, throughout and correct , took it from 'zero to hero' , Stan havin' 'Club Sandwich '✌️ Peace ya"ll

[@wallyfirkins1664]

How cool is that!

[@glennberry1012]

well done,done well

[@becoming-humble8745]

Merry Christmas Love your passion.

[@robertwolf3006]

Sweet ride ! Good luck Stan ride safe Brother !!! 👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻

[@MisterOcclusion]

What I’ve learned watching these videos is that having a bike restored likely costs more in parts and labour than it’s worth. Rethinking any urges I may have had regarding old bikes…

[@ironhorse7588]

Great video guys

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for watching!

[@Amanet13]

Beautiful

[@roversgonemad]

I love that your Harley expert has a British accent!!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Steve’s the best!

[@teekuepie2536]

WHAT...A...JEWEL...!!! FLIGHT...RED...MY...FAVORITE...COLOR...!!!

[@brucejeric6701]

Unbelievable!! Great job, Matt Only thing I couldn’t believe was the owner, Stan, after a flooded bike that set 10 years, and gets it back done perfectly and he doesn’t want to start at first and then Matt takes it out for maiden voyage and owner ride in sidecar. Sad - that bike will spend most of its rest of life sitting in that garage. That’s a shame. BJ

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Saved another life

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

PERFECTION, WITH NO DOUBT. 😊

[@muellerm9768]

such a great guy.

[@motoneta151]

Feliz Natal e um feliz ano novo.

[@insanewayne300]

Stan pooped 💩🤬 himself when you lifted the sidecar, and jalapeños on a dog I thought I was the only one, I would loved to have had that bike when my grandkids were young!

[@willbe7442]

Matt. You need to stop the “will it run again” click bait. You’re not fooling anyone. We know you can take a garden ornament rusted solid motor and somehow get it running. You’re not fooling anyone. 😂 Keep it up! Merry Christmas.