Why This Junked Bike Is So Valuable!

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[@bradwatters996]

To me this is how all 100 year old bikes should look. Not brand new paint and shiney chrome. Your carrying on the family biz very well matt. I know dale is up there grining watchin the 39 fire on the first kick.

[@terrymoore9185]

That's badass!

[@G58]

Well it certainly works as a metaphor for manufacturing industry in the USA. The only question is how much new rust will accumulate while the majority figure that out…!??👀🙄🧐😎😜🙈

[@bryanmccomas7480]

Bad ass, made in USA

[@tyler1671]

No the 37 they did for the giveaway bike last year shoulda been done the way it was

[@dylanmccallister1888]

I disagree unless its just for display Because bikes should be ridden. And if you kept riding it in that condition you wont have a bike to pass on to the next generation of caretakers. And that is all we are, caretakers. We pay for the privilege to be caretakers not owners of these old bikes. They should be restored and ridden, thats the best way to keep them in working order and in good condition in perpetuity

[@Ed-cg7dl]

I think this style of restoration better represents the level of quality present in these earlier American bikes. The fact that this looks AS GOOD as it does after all these years and abuse is testament to Craftsmanship and pride in work that we seem to be missing more and more each passing year. GOOD WORK. This is why I watch wheels through time - this is what makes you guys my favorite out there doing it.

[@WyLEE08]

Love your channel…why? If my Dad (born in 1922) were alive he would be 102 and had bought a used souped up knucklehead when he came out of the Navy after WII. Like many others he just wanted to live life to the fullest after the war. I can clearly remember him explaining about the gear shift on the side of the gas tank. I have only one black & white picture of his bike, I have to try and find in my keep sakes. Your channel brings sort of bring my dad back to life. Thank you!

[@222foont]

I absolutely love this "rustoration"! I support your decision on this project 100%! This is the way it's done!

[@greggjerie5716]

I can’t believe the sheet metal is so straight! I’ve been a body man for 40 years and I’ve restored a ton of antique cars ,bikes,gas pumps,coke machines etc. I also own a 39 EL and it has to be painted to hide all the repairs to the fenders gas tanks and oil tank. I could only dream of finding one so straight! Nice one Matt!

[@gregshamieh6339]

As somebody that saw this bike as a pile of parts in tubs, it's just stunning to see her back together, complete and running. Sweet piece of work and a sweet bike.

[@scottarmstrong1172]

I've never seen a basket case that was so complete. How often does that happen? It certainly made it to the right place! Great job on the restoration (as always). That is one sweet bike. I can't wait to see it in person.

[@timothyschamber6339]

I'm not even into bikes, but damn I love this channel. True passion, knowledge, precision, and solid production value keep me coming back over and over. Thanks for the proper history lessons on some ridiculous bikes. We need more dudes like you! And damn that bike sounds good!

[@BackroadExploits]

Not a big fan of rat rods or rusty rides, but this thing would have anyone grinning from ear to ear to own. Matt this is a thing of beauty that you and your team/family can be very proud of!! I do enjoy how freely you share your knowledge of these museum pieces too. Congratulations on a job very well done!

[@rickharper6320]

I love the “sewing machine” sound of the engine !!! Muffler sounds great !!! Nothing barks like a knuckle !!!! Brings back many fond memories !!!

[@cosmovet44]

This bike looks like a total sleeper. Great job to get this together and back to running condition.!!

[@dallas7346]

Beautiful rustoration and runs like a top.

[@PDLM1221]

Sweet , nice job putting this back together, I noticed just before you started it there was a whoosh of air blew in , you can see the leaves moving , it’s like the bikes spirit blew in to come back to bring this to life again. I’m not a freak , but I couldn’t help but noticed that.

[@nathanbrownmolotov8697]

Another great bike brought back to life. You are a miracle worker.

[@bluzzjazz]

Matt is a walking/talking museum of motorcycle history and mechanics. Matt, if you see this, it's time for an Indian restoration!

[@seather863]

Fantastic 39, can't wait to see it in person👍.

[@mickgerard6696]

Fantastic. Nothing like that first start on a project. A high that no drug or alcohol could ever give a gearhead. 😎🏍

[@keeptwowheelsdown]

I was right. After procedure, one kick! Great looking basket bike sir! Keep up the good work

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Absolutely amazing. It only fired on one kick because you put it together Matt...

[@lukemurdock2236]

Your love for these machines is infectious !!!!!!! I love learning from your videos .William S would be proud of your dedication to his masterpiece !

[@lawrenceklein3524]

After owning my '47 El Knucklehead for 40 years, watching this video is a sight for sore eyes! Seeing all the familiar sights creates a flood of old memories! (Especially the downtubes with side-car loops!) Hmmm; is that an M32 Linkert carb?

[@greasyboykustomsdandalessa8234]

Freaking awesome. You and the team did a great job. I'd love to see a "rustoration" as a giveaway bike in the future!

[@georgewanner8859]

Beautiful bike can't wait to see in person will be there in June with some friends who haven't been before I was there last year for the first time and will be back as often as I can. Keep up the good work 😃 love you guys

[@kevinreagan9541]

Memories Bought a 1942 knucklehead back in 1976 rode the wheels off of it for years After watching this video now I want to get it running again Been parked for 15 years for health reasons

[@madeinfoxtrap5539]

Absolutely beautiful job Matt. Dale would approve I’m sure. This is from the era of manufacturing that produced machinery that was made to last. Now we are in the plastic era where everything is cheaply mass produced and don’t last jig time. Keep up the great work. Love your old bikes.

[@rexburch4146]

I'm not sure who has more passion for this old bikes. You or your Dad, Love the history lesson I'll be heading your way come Aug !!! I'm super STOKED to visit the Museum !!!!!!

[@edz1980]

Now that has made me SMILE! I do prefer the oily rag type bike. To see it start first kick... FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing and your knowledge.

[@daveco1270]

It was cool to see Matt show up on American Pickers tonight. (The rustoration bike was in the background in many shots.)

[@lukepaulson3428]

Brings a smile to my face every time you turn one of these beauties over. Gets me every single time. Awesome!

[@scottmartin356]

Congratulations! Thanks for taking us on the journey!

[@deejackson5930]

Sounded so good I had to put on headphones and listen twice. Your laugh when it started told the whole story. Well done.

[@TechnMoto]

Really beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the history and your knowledge.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Fantastic work! Awesome! She sounds AMAZING! Well done, all! Thanks for the trip!

[@alindanaomi9101]

I've never been into bikes until I bumped into What's in the Barn and then your Channel)) Amazing stuff!

[@pameladunn7346]

very cool .. personality and style , sweaty and classy - brought back memories of "whats in the barn" the board track bikes , great work - great vision

[@ludwigvonbuzzthoven]

Amazing job, congrats! That bike has TONS of personality!

[@michaelalbert8474]

lol you are so different from your dad in many ways but the things you have in common are the best. Your excitement and enthusiasm for these Time Machines is infectious! I haven’t been to the museum YET but it’s in my bucket list.

[@TrainMaster04]

Great video! I plan on visiting the museum this July so I will now be looking for this incredible bike.

[@zedhead2864]

Sooo incredible! From boxes to the streets. Thanks Matt!

[@perfecthockey2366]

Every technical detail I need and appreciate, love your work

[@justinkeller9187]

Absolutely love it in this finish! You guys are masters! Thanks for sharing

[@cosmovet44]

Sounds awesome! Looks great, Thank you for all you do

[@tomdunn7147]

I find that so fascinating to see an old bike like that, purring like a kitten. just wonderful. wish I had your knowledge.

[@DrVlok]

That is so perfectly beautiful. I can feel history's life breathing in this bike.

[@irineumf]

Just perfect! Rustoration is the best definition... Greetings from Brazil!

[@vince4005]

Outstanding! That's a beautiful Knuckle! Thanks for the ride Matt!

[@T10elC]

One kickstart is so cool. My wife is iffy about the rustoration, but I love it. It really makes sense to me. Great job.

[@adamprue9187]

I miss Dale. Matt, thank you for your passion and knowledge teaching me on some machines I will never build or ride !

[@fester73666]

The '39 is looking great and sounding AMAZING Matt, very cool motorcycle 😎👊

[@DennisWrenn-yq6tf]

Thanks for keeping the history alive and running, been up to visit u were closed, hope to make it there this summer Thanks sportster Dennis.

[@usmclee65]

Keep it just like it is, what a fine looking ride! Thanks Matt!

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Very nice . Thank you for sharing . I hope to get to your museum someday .

[@RideAmerica]

Awesome! So lucky to have this place basically in my backyard. I'm due for a visit.

[@DougFLTRX]

I would totally ride it everywhere looking just like that. Love that finish

[@2000tc88]

I could listen to you talk about these bikes all day Matt. I recently got a 61 ci 46 so I am biased towards the knuckles but love all the bike you have there. Have to cross the big pond again one day soon.

[@kevinhall2266]

Incredible find and save!

[@johncavar2914]

Confident rider looking into the turns ..with a legend of a motorcycle 🏍️

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

Thank you for sharing with us your Knucklejourney. Great job......

[@robleary3353]

Bril!. Love old bits of kit being restored and ridden like this!. Nuff said!. 👍

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Beautiful job. Loved watching!

[@corychartier7961]

Was just there love you guys keep doing the work.

[@1pieman]

That is a dream come true there is a special place for that motor cycle not only in my heart but also in my living room Matt that is pure beauty 👍👍

[@dannymcdaniel1652]

I've waited long enough to see this run ... nice work

[@burlowsurviorhills4584]

I have to watch this video once a year now. Its timeless rust is pretty cool man

[@gregmcbee2585]

That is awesome. Something made me smile today.

[@robertsherman5428]

Omg !!!!! One kick and she is ALIVE!!!!! Love it Matt you are the Man

[@grompertje]

Matt really deserves to have a million subs,can't understand why he only has about 200K....

[@jessebravo2090]

Outstanding job Matt...looks great

[@johnsearl6431]

great stuff.....awesome gates.....matching patina with the knuckle head

[@TikiBikerBob]

Sounds awesome! Love it!

[@pipersall6761]

I understand the value of 'rustoration' but man, that bike runs and sounds so nice and everything works so well, it sure would be nice restored. Great bike!

[@hdbikerdave5835]

Well done Brother. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnjames9799]

First kick..awesome Stand and be in awe of this beauty

[@dansklenicka8403]

Amazing great video series, thanks !

[@Simon-hf3lw]

Another beautiful find by Wheels Through Time second to none 👍

[@tyrssen1]

Wow! That's bloody incredible!!!

[@marlonbrando9279]

Absolutely stunning , such a wise choice to maintain that gorgeous period patina.

[@cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547]

I use the term Rustoration for those bikes that I make mechanically perfect but leave the finish work the way it was when it came to me. The last one I did was a 1971 CB125. Fun little bike to ride.

[@ruso9660]

Modern Harleys leave me cold, but that is one ddg motorbike! Great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheAshfishman]

Amazing bike. Incredible rebuild.

[@1wesleydb]

This motorcycle build should have a link to Wikipedia for Basketcase. Awesome work.

[@brianrichards517]

I love how you said hopefully it will run I never doubted you for a second

[@roderernst9990]

Funny but the rusty look is trendy here now,perfectly fine old utes, bikes having the paint stripped off and chemically rusted ,than clear matt applied! Definatly no holes in their petrol tanks to be repaired. Lovely work and great result for a nearly complete rare Knuckle, down to nuts, bolts and accessories! Thanks for picking this road to go down with this restoration.

[@gnsmk357]

The (Lock Jaw 39). Love it. great job. Great video.

[@koolaidacidkilla179]

That back corner has to be one of my favorite parts of the museum.

[@ModernNeandertal]

It sure sounds good and quiet. Good job.

[@user-qe3mc9fj8l]

I’m glad to see that you didn’t repaint it. I think it looks great. I wished I was there to ride it right now.

[@iainpearce6379]

That is the sweetest sounding bike,,that exhaust just sounds soooo good

[@keithmone8982]

It's too perfect. Hard to believe all those parts are so evenly matched. Not artificial. I mean to complement for sure.

[@keithmone8982]

I lost the response you sent, l didn't blow it off, just dumb. I would like to answer back. Thanks.

[@certified68crazy3]

My Dad after coming home from WW2 owned a 61 as it was his only transportation when he returned. ? Thank you Lord.

[@mikehowarth6165]

Fantastic machine,love the patina,great sound ,all the best matt,regards Mike United Kingdom 🇬🇧

[@jesusamador4661]

A piece by piece restoration would be nice. Also a complete bike like that is a great way to make molds to recreate accurate replacement parts for other surviving bikes needing parts.

[@troytaylor9228]

That looks a lot like an old aquaintance bike that was out here in Oklahoma all the way down to the pouch on back! Tom had it. Spittin' image!

[@OL-Tom]

Bought my first Harley in 1972, 58 panhead that had been wrecked, mostly in boxes. Two years later (after I got a driver's license) I rode it daily, weather permitting

[@douglashine9638]

Awesome. 1939 was the year my mom was born. What a great year. 🤠

[@sll-tt6bj]

That is so awesome would really like to come visit wheels through time

[@AdamosDad]

I hope you stabilized the rust, so it will not get worse, great bike.

[@eddyporez5405]

C'est un bijou, magnifique, quel belle mélodie. Bravo mec

[@larskristiansen9158]

@11:15 Did you see the wind pickup. Some good spirit from that bike, I´am telling you.

[@freebird7284]

i'll see it in person soon!