I Saved This Rusted and Abandoned Motorcycle From A Junk Pile!

Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum, located in Maggie Valley, NC, features over 375 American motorcycles, unique cars, and transportation history.
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[@daveco1270]

"Transmission officially reversed" Love it. This is like watching a couple top notch doctors or surgeons working the ER on a Friday night.

[@davidhickerson1110]

Looks like a keeper to me. I've had some 45's. Still have some WL parts

[@Melicoy]

Ya and get rid of the sun glasses every frame you putting back on your noggin.

[@bartholomewceremony6981]

That is not a junk pile that's a well sheltered stash

[@theojilderts9729]

Pure gold...

[@joshschneider9766]

the surgeons are never actually assigned to the ER. thats a departmental transfer via triage ;)

[@stephenroman9015]

I never get tired of seeing old Harley Davidson's brought back to life....

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@TheSjeffries]

I'm not a Harley guy necessarily but I love your passion for the brand. I feel like I'm learning something every time I watch your videos..not just start and rebuild/repair but a great history lesson. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@SteddyEddie]

We can now confidently say, once Dale and Chris get an old Harley running, someone finds their lost 10mm socket. Lol.

[@ReineDedeurwaerder-Sulmo-rz9cz]

I'm 72 yearz Young, still kicking, Hardcore will Never die❤🎉😮

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@scotpettengill7801]

I just gotta say that Dale is smiling down on your whole crew ! Having met Dale on my visit at Wheels Thru Time, I have to say that he would be so very proud of you guys. Thanks so much for carrying on with his mission, a mission that is so very important to future motorcyclist of the world. I just attended my 45th year at Laconia, here in my home state . Thanks for all that you do..RIDE ON FRIENDS..

[@dutch_clutch8211]

I would kill to work at the museum for days like this!

[@SyThco13]

Dito

[@seather863]

Nice job Matt and Chris! She's a keeper!

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Whenever you and Chris are bringing an old relic back to life, it reminds me of the time i was re-building my old '47EL. I bled sweated and cried over every little (and large!) part I hunted down to get as close to factory stock as possible! The bike and I became one! I can't tell you how much I loved that beast! ❤

[@waynemorgan3095]

Love the video, absolutely a pure honor to watch you guys bring these old war dogs back to life. Just a testament of how good those things were made. Incredible

[@davidrose415]

That transmission is fixable. You need flux (20 mule team borax), an oxy/ace number 2 welding tip, and a pure aluminum bar. You can use pipe fitting flux paste if you want to prep the surface, but as a bladesmith I prefer borax. Put the flux on your surface and heat it with the torch till it melts the flux. Then build up your surface with the aluminum rod. After it is built up you can sculpt it with a flat grinder in a dye grinder the drill and tap it. Don't give up on that gem. I have tigged those cases back together from a complete split and rode them for years before someone offered me more than I liked the bike. The repair I described my dad was taught to do in the army on messenger bikes during Vietnam. I've used it building lowrider cars and restoring old Indian motorcycles. Did it two years ago to repair an engine mount on a yamaha xj650 chopper I built from a box of parts. It can be done. Just a little practice on some scrap metal to develope your touch on the torch. I mean you are already planning to scrap it what will it hurt for you to try. If you are gonna bring old bikes back why not learn the old skills to go with it. Honestly if had the means I would gladly be on my way to show you.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍🏍️

[@homerhorisgumboot5503]

OUTSTANDING! Ive been a mechanic for 40 years, now retired. This is the first time I have ever seen a 10mm anything was found. I always assumed all the 10mm were taken off world by aliens , amazing !

[@garycamara9955]

I have one that keeps reappearing in my front pocket.

[@markeiler9753]

I needed friends like you guys when I was a kid . oh how I would love to look at a bike and know what was what and have a friend or two to share it with . Appreciate what you got and cherish what you have .

[@Mahashma]

The passion and enthusiasm coupled with the encyclopedic knowledge is truly a joy to watch. And you do your best to share that knowledge, which is an invaluable thing.

[@justinkeller9187]

Next raffle bike. Dust and all!!!!!

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

There'll be no dust after a shakedown.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Definitely A KEEPER !!! Hope you are going to be there tomorrow when the BADGERS are there... Bad weather...I'll be coming up in the jeep

[@wheelsthroughtime]

See you then!

[@tonyking3125]

There's years worth of work in that one trailer, incredible !

[@TX-biker]

It’s fun to watch Matt get excited about saving another piece of history

[@charliefromnh7631]

I LOVE Chris's "cuffed" blue jeans... A throwback to the 40s and 50s.....

[@syrsknight]

I've been wearing cuffedjeans since 1970's and i was born in the 1960's lol

[@richardosborne8150]

They are all keepers, this era of motorcycles was amazing i wish i could get one myself. Keep up with all the good saves!!

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

Man I love watching Matt and Chris working. It's so fluid. Definitely professional high class craftsmanship. Cheers guys from Australia 🇦🇺

[@user-yw5yn8ho5c]

Nothing built today will start in 80 years. Great video !

[@garycartwright1239]

Excited to watch your videos! Mr. Dale would be proud!

[@poulsonarrow]

How cool to get a whole barn collection of history and play , keep the new clean , love the patina / rust /dust

[@benmasters1980]

Love your energy and knowledge that your bring to your channel.

[@JeffKopis]

You might be the best OLD-HARLEY mechanic in the world. You know the year and application of every ancient, grimy part at a GLANCE, and how to fix or install it QUICKLY! Amazing.

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

More history saved, thank you. Love to watch you do your thing.

[@jamesdejana4628]

Love watching you and Chris bringing these old bikes to life. Can’t wait for my first visit to the museum later this month. Hope to meet you.

[@barnabassackett]

Me and the better half love Wheels Through Time. We rode a sportster 400 mi from West Tennessee to Maggie Valley to see it and it did not dissapoint it is incredible to see so much mind boggling stuff in one place and we even got to meet Chris who is a really nice down to earth guy maybe we get to meet Matt next time

[@wheelsthroughtime]

See you next time!!

[@lariardo]

I really enjoy your videos restoring these old bikes.

[@jenniferbarron9060]

This guy is so talented. It boggles my mind. Amazing

[@thumpershd]

Love the enthusiasm of exploring this bike for the first time. What a haul of vintage Harley parts and no better place for them to go. Thanks for the video Matt and Chris!

[@LtJackboot]

What are the chances ANYBODY else would just happen to have a 47 trans laying around?

[@motorfreaknew]

It's always a pleasure to see you resurrect these glorious bikes... the color is beautiful too... years ago I painted my 2005 Sportster carb. of a very similar color!

[@TheBear351]

Watching these videos brings back all the days I spent with my Dad and an old mate of his Jim Forster here in Safety Bay West Australia. Unfortunately Jim died 2 years ago. He was 105 years old and spent his retirement rebuilding old Harley's, BSA's, Ariel's etc. I remember a 42 WLA painted up like the bikes Dad ride in WW2. A 28 Harley, a Harley from the early 30's he called the depression bike. So much history restored to its former glory and I am guessing was on sold by the family once Mr Forster died. I loved that old 28 with side car he named Aunty Jack. On thise bikes I was taught all about compression, firing of cylinders, strokes etc as a kid. Love your work fellas

[@user-wg7dx7er8w]

Good morning 🌅, great job guys, France. I am in my 70s , your bike reminds me when I was 16/7, I passed my test when I was 17 , I had Norton and one especially Norton dominator , it was crusty like your bike , I stripped it and rebuilt it but I turned into a chopper , Got back into bakes in the early 90s until 2019 , when I sold everything, and just recently purchased a 2003 Deuce, it was crusty. It wouldn’t run properly, just spent the last 3 weeks rebuilding, primer and part of the gearbox, carb , ignition system, all running, ready for a test, It is great being back on 2 wheels,

[@patrickdaharsh6685]

I'm almost 70 have had many Harley's over the years. Due to health can't ride anymore...BUT THIS IS THE COOLEST BIKE I"VE EVER SEEN !!!

[@southerncrossdream288]

I especially enjoyed watching Matt working on this motorcycle.

[@stevendudley7530]

Perfect video, love all your hard work restoring forgotten motorcycles.

[@76Sporty22FatBob]

Love watching your content, so informative on your knowledge. So sweet to watch the resurrection of all the machines in your care !

[@CarlosOrellana-zd9kx]

Recently visited the Museum. The place is amazing. Thanks for all you do.

[@jessiejames2155]

It's very rewarding, restoring a hidden classic gem..! Every inch of restoration will be worth the effort ! The results,..will be phenomenal ! 😮👍🏻

[@ElTorinoDelPipi]

You are living the dream of many many guys, i love your history, your pasión and knowledge. From Argentina, I just have got a pair of classic and antiques bikes.

[@nbholifield]

The most amazing videos on the internet.....I will get there one day to visit the museum.....#1 on my bucket list....

[@keithcarchide806]

Wow you guys are amazing saving all these gems. Im fascinated with old bikes. One day i hope to have one.Thank you for sharing with us. 🤤

[@nickhighland799]

Y'know, it was choppers that first got me interested in motorcycles, but ever since i started watching this channel more frequently I've been falling in love with these WLs! Can't get enough of these or the board track racers. Thanks for broadening my horizons. Hope i can make it out and see the museum someday, but these vids and the online gift shop will have to do for now haha. I repped a dales harley shirt last time i worked the pomona auto swap.

[@garylukas3476]

Absolutely amazing !!!! You guys are awesome 😎😎

[@garyseaton4619]

Watching Masters at work is truly a pleasure... I'm going with 5 kicks

[@Mike40M]

Love this one. Reminds me of a DL I fixed 60 years ago. Everything original except the infamous bevel gear generator drive. Had been replaced with a V-belt. Crankpin worn 1/16. Rode it for two years, always reliable. Then went on with more modern bikes. But running when I bought it, so no wonder you could get this one going.

[@brianhosey3811]

Absolutely a blast to watch you guys bring it back to life!

[@popotjiek]

Love this kind Discovery,s from a old barn . You have the same passion as your dad ,hé can and we be proud of you Mat . Dale we are missing you ,but your forever in my ❤❤. RIP

[@kevinschneider3731]

Incredible how Matt & Chris are able to get these bikes running in no time. Loved the museum and can't wait to visit again in the fall.

[@physicalstarfighter2131]

This is why I like this channel you guys genuinely love what you’re doing

[@steveanderson2881]

You guys Rock on your crew! Change the transmission everything ran.!!!!! Nice ride brothers!!!

[@rkbailey9031]

Another awesome episode. WTT is always an enjoyment to watch. Thank you

[@greggrunert7219]

Another great addition to the museum.

[@michaelmahoney4744]

Just the best, what an awesome work shop.

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely my favorite channel on KZbin right now! There was a lot of nice stuff in that container I really liked that black one

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Great video, Pleasure to watch

[@regnoice3752]

It's great to see you guys bring this motorcycle back to life again and see it hopefully back on the road again great work guys your the best I'm from England and love motorcycle videos thank you for sharing this video.

[@candacereynolds1723]

Master Class in all motorcycles!!!

[@jameshuffman835]

Sweet 👍 looking forward to getting back down there! Planning on drawing time for vacation this year!

[@Dr77738]

Very cool ...nice to watch a proin action and to share your experience while being entertained at the same time also

[@fuzzandtanya]

Love how Harley vids can use the "will it run?" thumbnail right up to the current model year!! 😂😂😂 Hah ... I'm just funnin' ya. Cheers!

[@user-jr8rk6dj5y]

what a ton of fun you guys have a graet life to do what you do just love it

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely my favorite channel on KZbin right now! There was a lot of nice stuff in that container I really liked that black one and I personally like the white seat better in the blue one

[@stevesalvage1089]

Super bike , great experience guys , saving stuff for the future, magic ,

[@markmcintosh7095]

I look forward to your videos. It's amazing how you get these old bikes to run in such short order. Thanks

[@halhapgood784]

Admirable job! Nice to see you guys really get after it.

[@d1mennis]

I love videos like this where you take junk and turn it into gold!

[@robertgreenleaf3647]

These guys are great it's literally like watching two young kids opening up presents all day long on Christmas you can feel the excitement with these guys I love it knowing that these guys will past those parts along rebuild some of those bikes get them back out on the road 🚦🚇🚲🚲

[@hotdogbri]

Man it would be a dream to own that bike like that....nice one Dale & Chris...

[@58dbutcher]

Still an amazing to see these hidden wonders ! We all feel the excitement.

[@user-qf7ud5de9h]

I love that you know exactly where your stuff is. I used to know exactly where my stuff was too.

[@MBoyer-ng6ok]

Great to see the bike come back to life and the reactions of the passionate collectors... Reminds me of when things were simpler and built to last or be repaired--not just throw away, plastic computers on wheels.

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

You guys always find the good stuff.

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely my favorite channel on KZbin right now! There was a lot of nice stuff in that container I really liked that black one and o personally like the white seat better in the blue one

[@davidhempsted9081]

Great vid. So fun to watch you guys getting a barn find that has been sitting for a half century to run again.

[@user-be6hq2fw7n]

Love the videos. I wish I had a parts stash that good. “Trans has a cracked case! It’s all good, I got another one upstairs!”

[@thomasdesantis6920]

I love looking back In Time & seeing you two gents getting 45’ & ALL the rest of the vintage machines back working / riding You bring MUCH JOY I wish I were by your sides Wrenching & going on some rides I would love too get my project complete & working servi Car I have a start So far a frame W/ trans / wheels/tanks no engine yet all mismatched needs total restoration still gathering for now I will keep on riding my Tri Glide I wish you Peace & JOY

[@grantberecry]

Awesome job guys, so good to see the old Harley ride again.

[@kb_701]

"Oh wait, these are directional."😂

[@usmclee65]

Great find and a great job !

[@Dtansing1]

Hello from Australia. Great channel. You guys really love bikes.

[@user-Borgus]

That bike reminds me of my '41 9N Ford tractor before finding out that the oil filter lines had been plugged for perhaps decades. Lotsa clattering, but it still ran. Now it sounds like greasy silk. Great work, Bruthas!

[@davemorin-if3wk]

i love watching your shows, you guys find the deals

[@familytrieserichiltz940]

Field of dreams man!! Classic!

[@jeremyp2295]

Love it ,that bike has so much character that cannot be duplicated. I have fun hanging out with you guys trouble shooting. I love making old things run its like a treasure hunt. Getting excited for November

[@MemphisStreetOutlawsPAWPAW]

I have witnessed you guys work ethic in person. You are non-stop.

[@lawtonlancaster5753]

Very cool. I'd definitely hang on to it

[@AndyL940]

Your father would be so proud of you. It makes me emotional to think about it. Your loving life it’s wonderful to see 🙏🏻

[@user-Borgus]

The most fascinating days of my early bike-wrenching years was when Bernie Guindon (the national President of Satan's Choice MC) sent me into his trailer of bike parts to find a Star Hub to fix a friend's bike that had mangled a bearing. I sorted through 16' of old motorcycle parts before finding the piece, but I found it. I was 19, and had studied Harley parts for about 5 years already. It was a joyous experience sifting through that trailer of parts. I dream about doing it again, just as you did when you went through that trailer. Your job has always been my dream. Enjoy!

[@jagarg6573]

Never seen a HD that reliable in my life .. good guys on the tools

[@user-nw4zf3rl4k]

Great job as always.

[@Mohawk21-oi1ni]

MATT, i cant tell you what to do , but wiring and carb rebuild ( after sitting so long) is in demand! Leather conditioner and wash!!!!! Then paint! With the same tools used when the bike was manufactured.....i have not yet seen this on your channel in all the time watching to make magic!!!!

[@Boreascorax]

Super glad you guys scored all this stuff and it didn't go overseas.

[@donsmith8614]

Love the patina, sweet bike!

[@dwaynemurphy814]

I love the bike just as it is. Great video.

[@surveyingtheworld3138]

Great video! Love the bike! Am always impressed with how the two of you work together!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thank you!

[@Freddie-pe9nz]

I just want to say that you for doing these videos, yeah the buddy seat . Man it's gotta be so nice to live your dream on a daily basis.