HASN'T RUN IN 50 YEARS!! 

Hello from UK, great to see an old machine brought back to life 👍

i feel like a kid again , hanging out with older guys in the garage. Man i miss those guys and that simpler time. thank you

This was a fantastic 20 minutes of my day. Would love to see more like these

It's extremely satisfying to see those old machines brought back to life.

Miss you DALE!!!!! Keep blessing your son with that same love and passion you had about bikes. Can’t stop watching you guys thank you

It's crazy that a motorcycle from 80 years ago still looks so damn cool in 2021... Thanks for the video! I am waiting for my 41 EL to be delivered here in Tokyo! Cannot wait!

That's why I love the vintage Harley's. They were made to be maintained by the owner for years.

That is one sweet bike. I'm glad they took some time to put it away proper, it saved one more great machine for the future.

1967 seems like yesterday, guess I'm wrong about that. Fantastic bike and video, thanks for the memories.

Dad would be proud, but don't forget to polarize the generator too.

This man's knowledge is so impressive. His father would be so proud. Very educational videos. Hope to make it to Maggie Valley someday.

It's always beatiful when a bike that sat for so long runs once again, it's even more beatiful when they even idle and rev up nicely!

It was music to my ears. I prefer the 61 over the 74. Thanks Matt you do a great job, I'm sure your dad would be proud.

Dale sold me my first Harley when he was in Il.He worked his ass off to get me financed, then sent us a calender with our picture on it, and a card on every anniversary. He was great. R I P Dale

What an absolute wonderful song! So good to see!

Amazing to see you go thru the process of bringing her back to life! The best 22 minutes of my day! Great job Matt and Crew!!

Wow! I love this. A Harley that hasn't run in over 50 years. Fired right up. That is why I love the brand.

What a beauty that bike was taken cared of, that motor is music to my ears!

Amazing what mufflers do. As a kid inthe 80's, my best friend and neighbor's dad owned a 1945k knucklehead chopper. Original frame, suicide shift with a q-ball shifter, ape hangers, dark blue with naked lady airbrushed on the side of the tanks. It was beautiful. Probably my most favorite memory of childhood. Anyhow, my friend and I always knew when his dad was going to be home because we could hear his bike a out a mile out from the house. It was unmistakable. It gave us plenty of time to stop doing anything we were not suppose to be doing.

Watching you start this 47 reminded me of when your Dad started up an old Thor when I was there in 2012! You’re definitely keeping Dale’s legacy alive. My hat off to you Sir! 👍

Man, you are really keeping your Dad’s vision alive. You are as amazing as he was! Good show 👍😎.

Wow that was fun! Amazing to watch that old iron come back to life. Great episode.

When I’m in a bad mood think about where this country is going I watch these videos to remind me that this America and we are the best.

Had the pleasure of meeting you're Dad years ago cool man

That sound took me back to the late 40's, early 50's. My grandmother lived in a brick row house very near the street. There was a brick high school across the street. Also very near the street. Those Harleys came through in groups several times a day. The sound was glorious. Thanks for the time travel:)

The best place to look at vintage motorcycles

I love watching this channel! Always working on wonderful machines and the background has so much eye candy filling the shop. Thanks so much

Awesome....great video and thank you for including us in this historic moment 😀

This is great, hands on, no crap, total pleasure to watch. I find the older i get, the more im like my dear old dad in that I'd just love to sit on a stool and watch you guys work. 😊

I think we can all relate to when it's time to fire it up. You could feel Matt's excitement and everyone gathering to watch. What a feeling.

Great video. I enjoyed watching that very much. All credit to the guys who laid it up originally and cared for it along the way.

Thourrghly enjoyed this Matt , thanks for what you and everyone at the museum do.

Such a beautiful motorcycle!! The knucklehead is the coolest, best looking motor I've ever seen. The dirt's holding it together lol. Learned a lot too!

I live 10 minutes away from this museum, nice bikes in it, love to watch people come to Maggie valley again,when they shut down ghost town alot tourists went away, but there coming back again alot for this wheels threw time.

Wheels through time is one of my favorite channels. I stop by frequently to see what is happening and how you get it all done. Very informative and fun.

Always gives you hope in life when a once upon a time machine is brought back to life before your eyes. Great knowledge and hands on experience needs to appreciated in these very delicate resurrection and much praise to you Sir and your crew!✊💪

Wow Matt!!! How great must it feel to breathe life back into such an amazing piece of Americana after 50+ years!!! So exciting to watch, thanks for sharing with us all!!!

That was awesome. Love seeing antiques light up after a 50+ year slumber. Great video, thanks!!!

That is amazing! Whoever end it did a great job putting it up for storage! How cool is that! War ara bike still going!

Matt, You do your Dad proud! WTT is in great hands! Looking forward to coming back to see you all again! Happy New Year!

When she kicked over, something warm ran down my leg. Outstanding!!!

I owned a 1939 EL back in the 80’s. Man .... that sound brings me back.... gives me goosebumps. Love your channel.

That is a gorgeous looking bike ! Older bikes always had a better style

Thanks Matt you do a great job of continuing the tradition. Incredibly well presented and interesting.

I haver to admit I 'm not sure why I stopped on this but I'm sure glad I did! What a gift.

The sound out of it is music to my ears!! 🥰 Thank you.

Fantastic bike. If I owned that I'd keep it exactly as it is right now.

Absolutely lovin' it......beautiful bike!!!....and sounds GREAT!!!..... brings my heart good feelings......looking forward to visit the museum!!!

I love watching you guys work. You have a huge passion for these machines. I hope you never lose it. I would love to find one of these old machines and bring it back to life.

Wow, this is the first time I've ever called the number of kicks! Love the bike, on I love it. It's great to see these things getting brought back to life.

nicely done its a piece of American history! i would love just to ride it one time!

Absolutely loved this video. Please consider doing more like this. I would love to see you do comparison type videos where you talk about the evolution of various systems ie oil, brakes, suspension, fuel, spark, lighting, etc. Line the bikes up next to each other and walk us through the evolution of Harley's various systems.

that sounded perfect to ears and looks amazing great garage you have there your enthusiasm and knowledge about the bike made it all more enjoyable to watch

I could spend years admiring that. Form and function !

I think I safely speak for all here when I say that we are all living vicariously through you while watching these cool videos. 😁👏🏻👏🏻

Hey Matt, that bike sounds amazing. Can't wait to see you ride it.

Thank you for sharing these fantastic videos. Always a pleasure watching them, specially in these times.

Awesome. A master continues the tradition. 3 kicks to start after 54 years...... loved the video.

Really cool seeing it come back to life.

That was VERY entertaining as I am an avid enthusiast/rider. Keep them coming ! Great job!

Love to see the heritage that this grand daddy to my Sportster and Road King has still in them!

Ya just gotta love the sound of a Knucklehead sitting there at idle....so cool thanks you guys !

Excellent video. Very professional and well delivered. I’m impressed.

That was kool! Nice to hear one running with a proper factory exhaust so you can appreciate the sound of a beautiful engine ticking like a Swiss watch. You paid attention while your dad worked his magic and the legend lives on. We’re glad you were there to take over. 🥸👍 🏍

My dad had a '47 Knuckle when I was a kid. He had a speed-e-shift on it along with a Vard front end. He always taught me to flush out oil tanks with kerosene as it's a lot safer than gasoline. But I don't run a museum, so what do I know LOL. Great video thank you.

I keep watching this over and over. I can't get enough. Great video!

It's a beautiful thing to see a man who loves his work. Clearly, Matt has forgotten more about old motorcycles than most of us will ever know. What a master mechanic. What a scholar.

The sound of this engine reminded me of a spitfire fighter plane idling on a run way ready for clearance to take off. Great video and great knowledge.

Most of the old bikes, cars, trucks, and lawn mowers are so simple. About 98 percent of them had gas left in them, so clean the carb,clean the points, fresh oil, then bingo!

long time lifetime member that doesn't get tired of seeing old and new videos or m/c's

that was so cool! sounds amazing, even after 50 years!!!

That was extremely enjoyable to watch 👍

You made it look easy, the previous caretakers of that bike, are to be commended for the job they did.

What a great article I'm 66 years old my riding days are gone not because of passion but arthritis got me I can't pull the clutch . Watching this takes me back to a better place & time my old garage friends working on our bikes shooting the breeze 😊

Awesome work, fellers. Brings back tons of good memories. In the early 80s I bought a '45 FL basketcase. My first Harley. It was originally a police special but I restored it as a civilian model. Sadly I sold it. Sure do wish I still had it. !

Awesome video. I'd like to see more like this.

I remember my dad taking me to the "Honda" shop when I was a kid often because we were a motorcycle riding family . Me and my brothers rode motocross and the old man had a Yamaha 650. In the very early 70s we went to the Honda shop and the owner asked my dad to the back of the shop to show him something he got on trade and I went with him to look . The owner showed us two Harleys that a guy " traded in " on a new Honda and those 2 Harleys were either both original knuckles or panheads..I dont remember because at the time I didnt know the difference but they sure looked a lot like this one . There was a time when old Harleys were cheap. Can you imagine trading in 2 old Harleys and some cash on a new Honda ? Wow !

Truly amazing. Just beautiful!!! You guys are the Top Dogs! Well done and thank you for sharing 👍

Nice to watch guys that know what they're doing, awesome bike.

Had a '46 EL back in the 60's. Like a dang fool, I sold it to build a chopped panhead.

61ci=1000ccs ....You welcome..😁👍

My God that Knuck sounded SOOO sweet when she came to life. What a beauty! It just goes to show how much quality craftsmanship and love was put into these "old bikes" when they were built. They might not be as "refined" as the new bikes, but they will last forever with just a little love.

First time I've heard a classic bike run and it was timeless how well built and style from that era..Its a cool factor back then and now!! 😎👍

Awesome. Do y’all ever used a little mixed gas when starting bikes that have sat for a long time?

I'm sure Dale is grinning. I know I am. Keep them running.

Just amazing Matt, Love watching you do this..

Nice, methodological way to nurse this bike back to life.

You guys have some of the Best Videos of real American Iron and History I Appreciate your Passion and Devotion. Thank You Fellows Much👍👍

Fantastic video. You show the proper way to bring an old machine to life after sitting for an eternity. So nice to see an old Knuck that hasn't been chopped and hacked up. I'm still saying to myself "what a find!!"

That is a thing of beauty. What a lovely noise. Well done 👏

Brightened my day right up. Glorious.

Man what a master of his craft! Respect!!! So awesome to work on such incredible machines with such a rich history! Rock on brother!!

Beautiful . I like how his glasses came down the second it ran . Hit the road.

I know almost nothing about motorcycles, but I understand machines and tools and hardware. Enjoyed this vid

That was too cool. My father had a '47 knuckle before he met my mother, and he talked about what a wonderful bike it was. The oldest big twin I have ever rode was a '76 FLH, and I felt it was a better bike than Harley made at that time. I'd really like to ride a old knuckle to feel the same thing my father did I can't imagine it being like anything I have ever rode. You are a lucky man Matt to be able to ride cool old classic at will. Have a great day man, and enjoy the knuckle.

Too Cool... So Nice that you are Carrying On the Legacy of Your Father. Thanks for Sharing

Thoroughly excellent video and what a great bike, exciting to watch it come back to life after all those years. You've got to love vintage Harley's. Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

What a machine, you’re doing the lords work Matt👍

Great video! I had lunch with Dale in about 1995 in Mount Vernon Illinois. He had the Harley dealership and his car collection. Tom Tenholder rode over from St. Louis with me. I was riding my 78 Shovelhead!

So glad to see Matt taking on the legacy... How sweet the sound of this Knuckle Head! I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Dale a few years back during a visit at Wheels Through Times.