If you know anyone looking for 1942 Indian model 741B US Army In mint condition. I was gifted to me from Colonel Taylor at Aberdeen Proving grounds back in 1988 when I turned 17
His Father Dale (RIP) was the guy that started it all and it looks like Matt learned quite a bit from him. I'm glad he is keeping it in good hands. When Dale had his Harley shop in Ill. I went to check out a new bike...Ten minutes later we forgot about buying a new bike and he was giving me a tour of his museum, for 2 hours starting bikes, letting me sit on them and told me he was going to sell the dealership and moving the museum...His knowledge was insane, I'm glad Matt soaked it up and has kept it going as the museum that runs.
Every MC enthusiast owes themselves a pilgrimage to Wheels Through Time. Dave was such a great guy. He spotted the Indian patch on my jacket and introduced himself and guided me to George Hendee's personal Indian. He took the time to chatted about Indians, sharing some of his knowledge and showing me other Indian artifacts of interest. It seems that his son is of the same caliber as his father. Great museum and good people.
Met this guys several years ago while going through the museum with my dad and grandfather. He brought out a vintage Harley with a sidecar and gave us rides on it while doing crazy stuff like wheelies! What an awesome guy and great memory.
LOVE the direction the channel is going. When SRK was selling bikes I would learn all about bikes that I could buy. Now I'm learning bike history! Can't believe this is free content! God bless
All this guy is doing is making the vintage market go up. like every other yuppie out there. Guys like this just want a show queen. They are killing it for real motorcycle enthusiast. Ride it leave it alone. The bike will bring u more joy it doesn't want to be shiny sitting inside.
@@bigjim7230 I agree to an extent. I think people want to see these things restored. I bet we have dad's that might have owned a 48 indian and would love to see this process. But my bikes are dirty and rode hard. My friend cleans his s1k all day hates hitting a little bit of water it ruins his day me I'm on my 22 speed triple 1200 bugs all over the front dirt grease from the chain ripping it
@@californiapoontappa Yes sir. I've been around motorcycles from birth I grew up in a family that's been riding with a notorious motorcycle club sence the 50s. I flat track ice and dirt along with dirt hill climb and snow hill climb and rebuild vintage bikes. For a living. Shiny bike's r cool. I have show queens originals. The problem with them are when someone hits u and kills your original. Then your loosing money. So most the time the just sit in the living room. I have 23 bikes so I'm sure my out look is different
I owned a 46 and a 48 Chief and the shifter was on the right and the throttle was on the left. We switched them to the opposite side like a Harley since I had a 1933 Harley at the same time I had the 48 Indian. It made sense to have the shifter and throttle match the Harley for safety reasons. I live in Alabama I'm retired I know these old bikes.
Those are definitely adapted 40-42 Scout tanks, and the cast aluminum dash is a 38-42 Scout and Four cylinder, and 38-47 Chief. They went to a stamped steel one in 48 all the way to 53 when production ceased. The 47-53 tanks were smooth sided with 3 5/32" screw mounts that held a stamped chromed brass Indian script logo.
During covid shutdown, they went through, pretty much the entire museum, and posted videos on youtube. Their channel is awesome. I have it running in the background when im in my garage working on my bike.
@@BikesandBeards hahahahahha I know zero about bikes and have never rode one but I spend hours watching your videos so I’d have to get in on that sit down in silence 😭
man... that took me back to the day.... i bought one for hundred dollars ( i was bout 12 and it was bout 6 months wage from working in a feedlot )... it was stripped, no fenders, leaked, bad tires and brakes BUT it got me to work and back ( i had to curb it on a hill cause it wore me out kicking it ) i would tie my tools to it.... i had to hide it from my folks but they found out when the cops chased me one day... oh well... i traded it off for a 48 willy with a flat head 4
The Harbor Freight sandblast cabinet needs to be taken apart and rebuilt with lots of silicone to seal it up. Once you do that it's not a bad cabinet for a cheapo.
Always like hearing an expert expand on a topic, especially regarding motorcycles. Matt has no ego and is a wealth of knowledge. Not a big fan of American bikes but find these videos fascinating!
Saying your not a fan of American bikes, is probably not true, I'm personally a Kawasaki fan, mostly from my younger years riding ninjas, and I love the new gold wings, most all newer Japanese bikes are so smooth and nice, but any vintage bike is cool, I would never want to ride one, but would love to have one hanging in my garage, just not ever going to be a Harley fan but I do respect the bike, just not my style, stay strong
Matt ,u need to pitch the overhead door tracks up to keep tension on cables when u open door fully .also extension springs can be put on bottom of cables to prevent them from coming off drums
I had no idea these bikes were still this affordable. I would take it just they way it is had I the bucks and not change a thing except maybe fix the missing stuff and a part here and there. This bike has tons of character. But I am retired and on a fixed income and can't get out from under debts (joys of home ownership with a cracked slab). However not all is bad, I get to volunteer at a museum with nice 1909 Thor, 1918 Indian, and 1920 Triumph motorcycles with old airplanes and lots of running Model T's. One can't have everything but it is fun to dream and it is great to operate these vehicles on a rural site. Also built a full size running replica model WWI tank that is a hoot to drive and and several motorized bikes that were set up to look like 1910 era motorcycles. Life is good.
I am definitely a fan of old stuff. My current ride is fairly new. 99 Harley Softail custom. I rode an 84 Iron Head XLH Sportster for 23 years. But there is nothing like a radial airplane engine. Harley engines are in reality a 2 cylinder radial engine.
Matt has forgot more about vintage bikes than I'll ever know. I wouldn't do much of anything to that Indian other than a few little items...it's much cooler crusty than restored. If this is where your channel is headed I'm all for it.
After I bought my Triumph from you guys I found SRK cycles, (and even before I bought my bike from you) Bikes and beards very addictive. I got worried about the future of these channels, and that bikes and beards would disappear once SRK closed. With this kind content both the WLA and the Indian project I find a lot of people getting very addicted to this content. Kudos Sean and Craig!!!
Comment section always makes me laugh always a handful of know it all professionals. Who are usually wrong no matter what the content is always handful of negative people. Don't know why some just can't watch and enjoy the content lol. Have a good weekend and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
Matt really seems like one of those dudes you’d know from high school that you could just tell was gonna go places. Hope I can make it out to his establishment one of these days! Glad to hear the bike is living up to it’s title, pun intended. Nothin like armchair experts!
I drove a 250 cc dual purpose Kawasaki KLX from Nashua to West Palm Beach (1500 miles) back in 2014. My nuts were riding up on the tank because I had a bunch of "stuff" strapped on. It was in the fall and the weather was perfect. Well, sort of. One day I drove on I-95 from Parris Island and it was a 95 degree day. As I drove south I hugged the right side of the road to catch as much tree top shade as I could. When it finally rained north of Titusville it felt so good to get wet. I stopped at a rest area and talked with the security guard. When I came back to my bike the crank case was slippery. I used it to swing my leg over my tent, sleeping bag and a whole bunch of other things. I kept slipping off. I knew the security guard could see my performance from his tinted little room inside the rest stop so I moved the bike down a bit and mounted it from the right side from the sidewalk. I made it back to my home later that night and got showered and changed only to end up selling it for chump change. Motorcycles can be like woman. Some cost you a lot more than others. And most of them all suck. In a good way.
With a correct 1948 engine, frame and fork, this one is a good candidate for a full restoration. I wish Matt had gone over your 45 with this degree of detail.
I love that bike. It's like Matt says, its a bike that has been used and carry traits of "owners customs" - far from stock - but without being butchered. And with a few bucks and over time it can easily be restored as a more original (looking) example of a great bike. In the meantime, it's a great ride to be enjoyed.
My great-Aunt bought a new 1948 Chief making her the first Indian owner in Sarasota. She used to regale us with stories of “chicken races” they had on the beach. I’ve always dreamed of getting to ride one of these.
Wheels Through Time is a MUST see for any enthusiast. Such a great place and the staff is really cool to chat with. Planning on returning this year again.
The guys at wheels through time really know their stuff, that's a 74 year old bike that means 74 years of repairs upgrades and customization as far as value goes riding a bike like that is priceless
Wow! Unreal. You would go and spend $14,000 on a bike that you didn’t even look for the VIN or engine number???? That is such a rookie move. A collector worth their salt would at least check the VIN & title before raising a bidders paddle. INCREDIBLE NOVICE BUY!
Wheels Through time Is Amazing ❤️ so is Maggie Valley. If Bikers or anyone that likes to travel sees this. Please visit this place help get it back alive down there.
Visited Wheels Through Time about three years ago, met Matt, super nice guy! Took the time to talk to us and explain different things about the old racing bikes. Looking forward to getting back up there again soon!
I hate to say this, I'm not really a HD person, BUT DAMN! I just learned more than I ever knew about the 48 Indian Chief! He had me glued to every word about that bike. Incredible.
Absolutely loving this Great content guys. I can't wait to see what's next. Whether or not you decide to keep them as they are or rebuild back to new. Thank you for sharing.
Wow what a motorcycle encyclopedia Matt has inside that head of his, you guys are so lucky to have a man with so much knowledge on bikes and he seems like a top bloke who loves sharing his knowledge also. Beautiful bike I love it.
I could lose myself for days in that beautiful place, Matt, you are a lucky man, I design modern things but my heart lies in the past. My first motorcycle was a "Panther 650 Single", I found it on the Tip(dump) when I was 12, not one single piece was joined to another, I had to pay my old man to pick it up for me(unfortunately he was a POS) I re-built it with a handful of basic tools & no manual, & I was "Hooked", I sold that to one of my teachers for a fortune, & from there I bought basket case after basket case, I sold them to cover the cost of racing Motocross & Production Bikes, those were better days. the Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd, well 2 strokes really but I'm sure you know what I mean. Fabulous once again, thank you.
We all know Matt from what's in the barn with his dad and everyone knows he is the king 👑 in a kingdom his dad and he both have been working on his entire life glad you are able to get us inside the shop for a day in the world of wheels through time Maggie Valley NC 💯
I was in North Carolina about seven years ago and I had no idea that wheels through time existed. I wish so bad I knew about it back then because I would absolutely love to go there. I could stare at vintage motorcycles and parts and gear all day long. It would be so cool to learn from Matt. I live in Maui so chances of me going to NC are pretty slim because it’s so far away and I don’t know anyone there. But I really hope I go someday.
We have a 46 in parts that we've had since I was 8.. the gas tanks are in PERFECT condition other than needing repainted.. unfortunately Mississippi rust got to a lot of the rest of it and it was likely flooded at some point as the engine and trans were both completely full of rust and most of the internals were junked. Nice to hear that replacement fenders aren't frowned upon though... should I ever get the money to fix it.
It only took me 40 years to get the money to rebuild my 38 indian four! All it did was increase in value from $900 to $40/60? k and it doesn't take up a lot of room, like vintage cars! Maybe by the time you get it going it will be worth 2 or 3 million, considering inflation!
@@stevemitz4740 unless my father sells it first.. because he won't let me buy it (or his 65 T120C) from him and he wants everything non-essential to him gone.
@@jaratt85 Yes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure."! But just maybe, he knows something you don't know? one man's trash is another man's treasure, BUT remember! " Honor thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee....... in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. - Deuteronomy 5:16.
I got a rough looking [all matching numbers] 38 Indian four, I rebuilt the engine clutch & traney thinking I will make it look pretty later, a majority said leave it the original petenia! So I did, It can only be original, once! So what if my bike is 7 years older the me, I'm still "proud" & thank God, that I can still ride it & wrench on it! Thanks' to Jerry Greer's Engineering: Vintage/ expensive Indian Motorcycle Parts!
@@dopeytripod Yes I do enjoy riding that marvel of 1938 technology! It's as smooth as a Gold Wing and at 80 C.I. it's no slow poke [for me] ! I Just recently discovered setting the timing buy by ear & feel vs by the book, added much more speed & power! It surprised & pleased me!
Never trust a person on the internet 🤣 you should really leave the bike alone though. The story and history of that bike is worth more than dollars Sean. Also, shout out South Dakota 🤣
@@BikesandBeards no, yesterday I woke up from the explosions at the airport. Today, half of my family is at war. Russia is hitting peaceful areas, so I'm not safe at all
@@SkyFox38 Currently working on getting on a medical contract to get over there and help however I can. What’s happening to your land is an offense to all reasonability, and I hope you and your loved ones stay safe. Do what you must to preserve you and your countrymen’s lives.
The 48 Chief was the first to use a stamped steel dash, it contained the ignition switch forward, speedo centered and the aGen light aft. The Indian jocky or tower shifter was a police accessory, it entered the trans tower on the left side, great for quick positive shifts. There were actually 2 48 frames. The earley one had a tubulare spreader in front ot the rear fender, the later ones used a curved solid steel piece in it's place. These followed through to the end of production in 54. This bike is earley, subtract 101 from the production number to determine it's actual nice number.. I have the earliest 48 Chief I' ve ever seen, CDH 313, actually the 212th 48 Chief built.. The bike controls could be Harleyised, even the clutch pedal could be reversed Ala HD. There never was a shift gate on the tank. All together a very good start for your guest. Oh, the seat bone pivot has been cut off.
I don’t know how I stumbled across your video but the passage you quoted from Luke was definitely something I needed to hear today. Thank you brother, just subbed
I met Matt's dad Dale a few times and he would always stop and talk with my boys who stood in awe of all the bikes. They loved the war display. There was an older tall guy there also who was cool. His name escapes me. Hope ya restore it shes a beaut
47 dash, 48 was a bigger stewart warner speedo and front wheel drive. 41 scout tanks so the bottom mount is different. The patina is hot right now, restored ones are all over everywhere. Personally I'd leave it. Great rider the way it is,
I love its character I'd just clean it up a bit (comfier but still aged saddle), and leave it... It tells a story just by looking at it. Someone loved it and probably grew too old to ride, and thankfully it wasn't left to rot or parted after that.
I have a '48 Chief also. Just finished putting it back together stock. You have a '47 dashboard as it has a hole for a amp meter. The '48 has a red dummy light. Also, I've seen others say it but for high quality parts and information I've found Jerry Greer's is the best. In a few months I plan on putting all my leftover parts for sale. Good Luck with your project.
First of all howdy Matt and I’m really sorry to hear about Dale I met him a decade ago you were very small but I’ve seen y’all since I’ve stopped by a couple times the name is Polock. Matt you have the patience just like your father to take time out of your busy day to talk to idiots like this guy whoever he is. My grandson says he’s on RUclips all the time trying to convince people that he knows what he’s talking about. I’m not a member of the Computer generation so my grandson is helping me with this. I’ve ridden the same Panhead for 51 years and I’ve met many idiots like this guy, you have the patience of a saint. I laugh my butt off every time I talked to one of these fools
My father has a 37 or 38 Scout as far as we know. Basket case that was in the barn from 1967 until about 5 years ago. He bought it in 63 and rode it until the crank bushing (I think) went. He took it apart and threw the engine parts in a bucket. Has a rumble seat as well. Looking forward to the day it's mine and I can put it back together
Wait a minute!! You mean a commenter on the Internet who’s done his own research and drew a conclusion without ever seeing the bike in person…was wrong?
Mate of mine sent me a picture of a 1936 Auburn roadster that he saw in a tourist trap village. Being Australia, my first impression was that someone had lots of money and a pretty rare car, for here, at least. He said he'd checked out the rego (tag) number and it was registered as a 1936 Auburn. A closer examination showed it was V8 powered, not the Lycoming straight eight original, with all the pipes on the driver's side, ergo a later kit car copy, so it is obviously possible to register these as a 1936 Auburn despite the fact that they may have been made yesterday.
Finally got to see this video, I think you should keep it as is, except for potentially the fenders. I'm pretty darn sure the bike will easily sell because of it's character and the fact that you can tell someone cared about it. They took what they had and could get and did what they wanted to do with the bike. That's part of what makes me really like it, it's packed full of personality. (EDIT: also yes, put on the speedometer, oh and if you replace the fenders I think you should replicate the hand print on the side of the rear fender.)
Im not saying it is or isnt, i have no idea either way. BUT i apparently have to tell people things like this because they apparently dont think things through fully. If you are deciding it is genuine off of ONLY some numbers stamped/etched into it.... i could go outside right now and label my '79 Suzuki as a '48 indian.... etched in numbers are extremely easy to fake... so, if no one knows what shape/design the frame is supposed to be, or something more than just a couple etched numbers.... you now have the power to make as many 48 frames as you want, just stamp that number on them. And wow! Matching frame and engine! Almost like someone stamped them both with the same fake numbers at the same time! Again, i dont know or have any opinions either way, just pointing out you can not rely on a simple stamped number to determine authenticity, its the easiest way to fake something.
You have no idea what you're talking about. There are certain number fonts, etc. that prove the numbers are right. See if you can find a set of original Indian stamps. Oh, and by the way, what you are suggesting is a federal felony.
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Go check out Matts channel at wheels through time ruclips.net/user/wheelsthroughtime
please restore this one!!!!!!
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Can we like collab or something sometime?
If you know anyone looking for 1942 Indian model 741B US Army In mint condition. I was gifted to me from Colonel Taylor at Aberdeen Proving grounds back in 1988 when I turned 17
@@askfadzean I thought it was perfect. What was wrong with it?
His Father Dale (RIP) was the guy that started it all and it looks like Matt learned quite a bit from him. I'm glad he is keeping it in good hands. When Dale had his Harley shop in Ill. I went to check out a new bike...Ten minutes later we forgot about buying a new bike and he was giving me a tour of his museum, for 2 hours starting bikes, letting me sit on them and told me he was going to sell the dealership and moving the museum...His knowledge was insane, I'm glad Matt soaked it up and has kept it going as the museum that runs.
Every MC enthusiast owes themselves a pilgrimage to Wheels Through Time. Dave was such a great guy. He spotted the Indian patch on my jacket and introduced himself and guided me to George Hendee's personal Indian. He took the time to chatted about Indians, sharing some of his knowledge and showing me other Indian artifacts of interest. It seems that his son is of the same caliber as his father. Great museum and good people.
I used to watch his shows.. he was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge!!! Great Man!!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!
So very gracious of Matt to give you his time and amazing knowledge. He is truly a chip off the old block as his dad was the same way.
Yeah for sure
Met this guys several years ago while going through the museum with my dad and grandfather. He brought out a vintage Harley with a sidecar and gave us rides on it while doing crazy stuff like wheelies! What an awesome guy and great memory.
LOVE the direction the channel is going. When SRK was selling bikes I would learn all about bikes that I could buy. Now I'm learning bike history! Can't believe this is free content! God bless
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All this guy is doing is making the vintage market go up. like every other yuppie out there. Guys like this just want a show queen. They are killing it for real motorcycle enthusiast. Ride it leave it alone. The bike will bring u more joy it doesn't want to be shiny sitting inside.
@@bigjim7230 I agree to an extent. I think people want to see these things restored. I bet we have dad's that might have owned a 48 indian and would love to see this process. But my bikes are dirty and rode hard. My friend cleans his s1k all day hates hitting a little bit of water it ruins his day me I'm on my 22 speed triple 1200 bugs all over the front dirt grease from the chain ripping it
@@californiapoontappa Yes sir. I've been around motorcycles from birth I grew up in a family that's been riding with a notorious motorcycle club sence the 50s. I flat track ice and dirt along with dirt hill climb and snow hill climb and rebuild vintage bikes. For a living. Shiny bike's r cool. I have show queens originals. The problem with them are when someone hits u and kills your original. Then your loosing money. So most the time the just sit in the living room. I have 23 bikes so I'm sure my out look is different
I owned a 46 and a 48 Chief and the shifter was on the right and the throttle was on the left. We switched them to the opposite side like a Harley since I had a 1933 Harley at the same time I had the 48 Indian. It made sense to have the shifter and throttle match the Harley for safety reasons. I live in Alabama I'm retired I know these old bikes.
I could listen to Matt talk about vintage American bikes all day long.
you can do that just go over to his channel
@@BikesandBeards I think you forgot to add a link to his channel.
@@daarzoo___ wheels though time is the RUclips channel same as his museum.
Matt has so much knowledge. I'm not a fan of harley but these old bikes are amazing.
Yep, his dad taught him well! Dale and Matt are an encyclopedia of knowledge
Those are definitely adapted 40-42 Scout tanks, and the cast aluminum dash is a 38-42 Scout and Four cylinder, and 38-47 Chief. They went to a stamped steel one in 48 all the way to 53 when production ceased.
The 47-53 tanks were smooth sided with 3 5/32" screw mounts that held a stamped chromed brass Indian script logo.
This man's knowledge is just unbelievable. Could listen to him all day. You to Craig. Shawn not so much. Lol
haha thats alright, we can just sit in silence you and me
His father was the most knowledgeable man I've ever had the honor to meet, Dale had more motorcycle knowledge then you would think humanly possible
During covid shutdown, they went through, pretty much the entire museum, and posted videos on youtube. Their channel is awesome. I have it running in the background when im in my garage working on my bike.
yeah but Sean put the bible quote OVER him talking.
@@BikesandBeards hahahahahha I know zero about bikes and have never rode one but I spend hours watching your videos so I’d have to get in on that sit down in silence 😭
Imagine a guy that preaches when a vintage motorcycle expert is saying something interesting about the bike..
man... that took me back to the day.... i bought one for hundred dollars ( i was bout 12 and it was bout 6 months wage from working in a feedlot )... it was stripped, no fenders, leaked, bad tires and brakes BUT it got me to work and back ( i had to curb it on a hill cause it wore me out kicking it ) i would tie my tools to it.... i had to hide it from my folks but they found out when the cops chased me one day... oh well... i traded it off for a 48 willy with a flat head 4
Great story. Thanks for sharing that
awesome story. thanks for sharing.
@@umbra-rose6789 yeah... i hope he rebuilds that bike back as much as he can... old iron has its strengths
Great story. Thank you
Thanks for sharing your story, super man!
Matt and Wheels Through Time are awesome. The hospitality you get there is second to none. That place captures the soul of American Motorcycles.
I like this guy who is going over the bike. He is very knowledgeable and has one of the baddest collections of vintage motorcycles I've seen
Matt is the nicest guy. Spent ten minutes with us at closing time. Pointed out some great rides. Good luck with the Chief.
The Harbor Freight sandblast cabinet needs to be taken apart and rebuilt with lots of silicone to seal it up. Once you do that it's not a bad cabinet for a cheapo.
Always like hearing an expert expand on a topic, especially regarding motorcycles. Matt has no ego and is a wealth of knowledge. Not a big fan of American bikes but find these videos fascinating!
Saying your not a fan of American bikes, is probably not true, I'm personally a Kawasaki fan, mostly from my younger years riding ninjas, and I love the new gold wings, most all newer Japanese bikes are so smooth and nice, but any vintage bike is cool, I would never want to ride one, but would love to have one hanging in my garage, just not ever going to be a Harley fan but I do respect the bike, just not my style, stay strong
A Chief build series after the WLA? Man this channel is just going to keep going up and up. It’s like American pickers for bikers lol.
Matt ,u need to pitch the overhead door tracks up to keep tension on cables when u open door fully .also extension springs can be put on bottom of cables to prevent them from coming off drums
you should've thanked the guy you bought it from for being Solid and telling you the truth. Promote the good in men .. not the bad.
I had no idea these bikes were still this affordable. I would take it just they way it is had I the bucks and not change a thing except maybe fix the missing stuff and a part here and there. This bike has tons of character. But I am retired and on a fixed income and can't get out from under debts (joys of home ownership with a cracked slab). However not all is bad, I get to volunteer at a museum with nice 1909 Thor, 1918 Indian, and 1920 Triumph motorcycles with old airplanes and lots of running Model T's. One can't have everything but it is fun to dream and it is great to operate these vehicles on a rural site. Also built a full size running replica model WWI tank that is a hoot to drive and and several motorized bikes that were set up to look like 1910 era motorcycles. Life is good.
What kind of old airplanes do they have over there?
I am definitely a fan of old stuff. My current ride is fairly new. 99 Harley Softail custom. I rode an 84 Iron Head XLH Sportster for 23 years. But there is nothing like a radial airplane engine. Harley engines are in reality a 2 cylinder radial engine.
Matt has forgot more about vintage bikes than I'll ever know.
I wouldn't do much of anything to that Indian other than a few little items...it's much cooler crusty than restored.
If this is where your channel is headed I'm all for it.
Matt is the man. His dad is looking down with a smile on his face
After I bought my Triumph from you guys I found SRK cycles, (and even before I bought my bike from you) Bikes and beards very addictive. I got worried about the future of these channels, and that bikes and beards would disappear once SRK closed. With this kind content both the WLA and the Indian project I find a lot of people getting very addicted to this content. Kudos Sean and Craig!!!
I rode bikes for 27 years here in the UK and I still take an interest in them and want to thank you for a most enjoyable channel.
Comment section always makes me laugh always a handful of know it all professionals. Who are usually wrong no matter what the content is always handful of negative people. Don't know why some just can't watch and enjoy the content lol. Have a good weekend and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
You are %100 right.
Comments almost ruin the whole video for me no matter what I'm watching...
@@kylepicks8624 spoiler alert don’t read the comments if they hurt your feelings
@@Chocolate_dragon nobody said anything about hurt feelings.
@@Chocolate_dragon There's the condescending douchebag. Spoiler alert...your the guy the OP is talking about.
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Matt learned well from his Dad. Miss Dale but great to see Matt carry on the dream. I’m making my way there this summer
It's nice to see bikes that were built to be ridden, instead of being displayed in some guy"s man cave. You did well on both bikes!
Great video, but kinda rude to interrupt that guys lunch. 😄
Matt really seems like one of those dudes you’d know from high school that you could just tell was gonna go places. Hope I can make it out to his establishment one of these days! Glad to hear the bike is living up to it’s title, pun intended. Nothin like armchair experts!
Matt probably rode a old Harley to high school....
American Bike historian
He grew up through a Harley dealership and the museum and has been riding since before he could walk.
Seems very silver spoon to me. His videos all have a spoiled kind of "do you know who I am?" vibe to them.
@@billhedrick17 I can see that. Must be nice
😆 I paused the video when you posted the “comments” and noticed they are all about what you were wearing 😆
I still can’t believe squirrel sold this!? This thing is a piece of art let alone its value! Great purchase!
I drove a 250 cc dual purpose Kawasaki KLX from Nashua to West Palm Beach (1500 miles) back in 2014. My nuts were riding up on the tank because I had a bunch of "stuff" strapped on. It was in the fall and the weather was perfect. Well, sort of. One day I drove on I-95 from Parris Island and it was a 95 degree day. As I drove south I hugged the right side of the road to catch as much tree top shade as I could. When it finally rained north of Titusville it felt so good to get wet. I stopped at a rest area and talked with the security guard. When I came back to my bike the crank case was slippery. I used it to swing my leg over my tent, sleeping bag and a whole bunch of other things. I kept slipping off. I knew the security guard could see my performance from his tinted little room inside the rest stop so I moved the bike down a bit and mounted it from the right side from the sidewalk. I made it back to my home later that night and got showered and changed only to end up selling it for chump change. Motorcycles can be like woman. Some cost you a lot more than others. And most of them all suck. In a good way.
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Awesome video, really enjoy listening to Matt's knowledge! The amount of motorcycle history he has to have learned through his father must be insane!
With a correct 1948 engine, frame and fork, this one is a good candidate for a full restoration. I wish Matt had gone over your 45 with this degree of detail.
I love that bike. It's like Matt says, its a bike that has been used and carry traits of "owners customs" - far from stock - but without being butchered. And with a few bucks and over time it can easily be restored as a more original (looking) example of a great bike. In the meantime, it's a great ride to be enjoyed.
This guy is a living encyclopaedia! Great addition to the B&B team
My great-Aunt bought a new 1948 Chief making her the first Indian owner in Sarasota. She used to regale us with stories of “chicken races” they had on the beach. I’ve always dreamed of getting to ride one of these.
Wheels Through Time is a MUST see for any enthusiast. Such a great place and the staff is really cool to chat with. Planning on returning this year again.
man I say restore that thing! Would love to watch the build.
we will
This dude is so knowledable. It's bloody awesome, I love it.
The guys at wheels through time really know their stuff, that's a 74 year old bike that means 74 years of repairs upgrades and customization as far as value goes riding a bike like that is priceless
Yeah, looks like most of the "wrong" parts were just repairs when something broke in 1957 or something.
Wow! Unreal. You would go and spend $14,000 on a bike that you didn’t even look for the VIN or engine number???? That is such a rookie move. A collector worth their salt would at least check the VIN & title before raising a bidders paddle. INCREDIBLE NOVICE BUY!
Sometimes the bikes too cool to care
Guy knows his stuff for sure
This Man Is a Professional Ace Ah
Wheels Through time Is Amazing ❤️ so is Maggie Valley. If Bikers or anyone that likes to travel sees this. Please visit this place help get it back alive down there.
Visited Wheels Through Time about three years ago, met Matt, super nice guy! Took the time to talk to us and explain different things about the old racing bikes. Looking forward to getting back up there again soon!
This video was bananas!! Loved it.❤️🇺🇸☕️. Made my morning coffee experience next level.
I hate to say this, I'm not really a HD person, BUT DAMN! I just learned more than I ever knew about the 48 Indian Chief! He had me glued to every word about that bike. Incredible.
Well no matter what I'm happy for you Shawn. It's awesome
Im happy for you too dustin
@Bikes and Beards haha ..well thanks lol
All I can focus on is this guy repositioning his sunglasses about 3 million times instead of just taking them off😂😂
Lovin' the scripture verses and the great content! This really gets me excited about my vintage bike search! Thanks!
Imagine if someone could tell you all the stories that this bike had been through, since the first owner... thats why i love classics, amazing.
Absolutely loving this Great content guys. I can't wait to see what's next. Whether or not you decide to keep them as they are or rebuild back to new. Thank you for sharing.
Wow what a motorcycle encyclopedia Matt has inside that head of his, you guys are so lucky to have a man with so much knowledge on bikes and he seems like a top bloke who loves sharing his knowledge also. Beautiful bike I love it.
Looks good man keep it up keep them videos rolling. What's your opinion on the older xr line up?
I never owned one, and I dont have much info about them, so never formed an opinion
@@BikesandBeards ahhh ok your in Pennsylvania right? You'll have to try mine out
I could lose myself for days in that beautiful place, Matt, you are a lucky man, I design modern things but my heart lies in the past. My first motorcycle was a "Panther 650 Single", I found it on the Tip(dump) when I was 12, not one single piece was joined to another, I had to pay my old man to pick it up for me(unfortunately he was a POS) I re-built it with a handful of basic tools & no manual, & I was "Hooked", I sold that to one of my teachers for a fortune, & from there I bought basket case after basket case, I sold them to cover the cost of racing Motocross & Production Bikes, those were better days. the Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd, well 2 strokes really but I'm sure you know what I mean. Fabulous once again, thank you.
I love it just the way it is.
We all know Matt from what's in the barn with his dad and everyone knows he is the king 👑 in a kingdom his dad and he both have been working on his entire life glad you are able to get us inside the shop for a day in the world of wheels through time Maggie Valley NC 💯
I was in North Carolina about seven years ago and I had no idea that wheels through time existed. I wish so bad I knew about it back then because I would absolutely love to go there. I could stare at vintage motorcycles and parts and gear all day long. It would be so cool to learn from Matt. I live in Maui so chances of me going to NC are pretty slim because it’s so far away and I don’t know anyone there. But I really hope I go someday.
Plenty Kamaaina here bradah! We stay Eastern NC now. Heck even get L& L in Charlotte now!
We have a 46 in parts that we've had since I was 8.. the gas tanks are in PERFECT condition other than needing repainted.. unfortunately Mississippi rust got to a lot of the rest of it and it was likely flooded at some point as the engine and trans were both completely full of rust and most of the internals were junked. Nice to hear that replacement fenders aren't frowned upon though... should I ever get the money to fix it.
It only took me 40 years to get the money to rebuild my 38 indian four! All it did was increase in value from $900 to $40/60? k and it doesn't take up a lot of room, like vintage cars! Maybe by the time you get it going it will be worth 2 or 3 million, considering inflation!
@@stevemitz4740 unless my father sells it first.. because he won't let me buy it (or his 65 T120C) from him and he wants everything non-essential to him gone.
@@jaratt85 Yes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure."! But just maybe, he knows something you don't know? one man's trash is another man's treasure, BUT remember! " Honor thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee....... in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. - Deuteronomy 5:16.
It’s a 48. 48 different bikes turned into 1. Haha. Nbd.
I Love that you're helping wheels through time get some exposure. SO MUCH good stuff happening there.
THE BIKE IS AMAZING---DON'T LISTEN TO WHAT ANYONE SAYS!
I'D BE PROUD AF TO RIDE A BIKE LIKE THAT EVERYDAY!
I got a rough looking [all matching numbers] 38 Indian four, I rebuilt the engine clutch & traney thinking I will make it look pretty later, a majority said leave it the original petenia! So I did, It can only be original, once! So what if my bike is 7 years older the me, I'm still "proud" & thank God, that I can still ride it & wrench on it! Thanks' to Jerry Greer's Engineering: Vintage/ expensive Indian Motorcycle Parts!
@@stevemitz4740 enjoy riding the '38 four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT MUST SOUND AMAZING BLASTING DOWN THE ROAD!
@@dopeytripod Yes I do enjoy riding that marvel of 1938 technology! It's as smooth as a Gold Wing and at 80 C.I. it's no slow poke [for me] ! I Just recently discovered setting the timing buy by ear & feel vs by the book, added much more speed & power! It surprised & pleased me!
This is so good. Back to basics, informed content, absolutely a great episode.
Never trust a person on the internet 🤣 you should really leave the bike alone though. The story and history of that bike is worth more than dollars Sean. Also, shout out South Dakota 🤣
I love this channel the host is a good man. I admire his commitment to his faith.
hi from Ukraine
i pray for you!
from Ukraine, are you safe ?
@@BikesandBeards no, yesterday I woke up from the explosions at the airport. Today, half of my family is at war. Russia is hitting peaceful areas, so I'm not safe at all
@@SkyFox38 Currently working on getting on a medical contract to get over there and help however I can. What’s happening to your land is an offense to all reasonability, and I hope you and your loved ones stay safe. Do what you must to preserve you and your countrymen’s lives.
@@GetTheFO thank you friend, any support is very important now
Gary may be the GOAT when it comes to RUclips humility.
I get the religious aspect, but you dont have to drone out the expert talking about the bike where we cant hear him.
Completely agree with you, all his religious bollocks is so annoying
Seethe harder demon
Great to see another visit to Wheels through time. What a great place.
Went to the museum last Augest
It was amazing.The motorcycles exhibits were like every childhood dream coming true.Godspeed!!!
Two of my best motorcycle channels coming together i loved watching you talk with this historian. You should talk to Matt’s dad.
The 48 Chief was the first to use a stamped steel dash, it contained the ignition switch forward, speedo centered and the aGen light aft. The Indian jocky or tower shifter was a police accessory, it entered the trans tower on the left side, great for quick positive shifts. There were actually 2 48 frames. The earley one had a tubulare spreader in front ot the rear fender, the later ones used a curved solid steel piece in it's place. These followed through to the end of production in 54. This bike is earley, subtract 101 from the production number to determine it's actual nice number.. I have the earliest 48 Chief I' ve ever seen, CDH 313, actually the 212th 48 Chief built.. The bike controls could be Harleyised, even the clutch pedal could be reversed Ala HD. There never was a shift gate on the tank. All together a very good start for your guest.
Oh, the seat bone pivot has been cut off.
I don’t know how I stumbled across your video but the passage you quoted from Luke was definitely something I needed to hear today. Thank you brother, just subbed
love how the internet brings us all together ❤ viewing from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺
I'm so glad you didn't get scammed. I beginning to like Indian motorcycle.
I met Matt's dad Dale a few times and he would always stop and talk with my boys who stood in awe of all the bikes. They loved the war display. There was an older tall guy there also who was cool. His name escapes me. Hope ya restore it shes a beaut
47 dash, 48 was a bigger stewart warner speedo and front wheel drive. 41 scout tanks so the bottom mount is different. The patina is hot right now, restored ones are all over everywhere. Personally I'd leave it. Great rider the way it is,
I love its character
I'd just clean it up a bit (comfier but still aged saddle), and leave it... It tells a story just by looking at it. Someone loved it and probably grew too old to ride, and thankfully it wasn't left to rot or parted after that.
I have a '48 Chief also. Just finished putting it back together stock. You have a '47 dashboard as it has a hole for a amp meter. The '48 has a red dummy light. Also, I've seen others say it but for high quality parts and information I've found Jerry Greer's is the best. In a few months I plan on putting all my leftover parts for sale. Good Luck with your project.
Love the Vintage Bikes on the channel now ..
i loved this video it warms an old timers soul to see the love of these vintage motorcycles in this way!
Couldn't agree more!
First of all howdy Matt and I’m really sorry to hear about Dale I met him a decade ago you were very small but I’ve seen y’all since I’ve stopped by a couple times the name is Polock. Matt you have the patience just like your father to take time out of your busy day to talk to idiots like this guy whoever he is. My grandson says he’s on RUclips all the time trying to convince people that he knows what he’s talking about. I’m not a member of the Computer generation so my grandson is helping me with this. I’ve ridden the same Panhead for 51 years and I’ve met many idiots like this guy, you have the patience of a saint. I laugh my butt off every time I talked to one of these fools
Seems like it's in the right direction to be restored.if you did your own work to restore it...
There you go internet couches specialists! Great score Shawn, Can't wait to see what it will look like once restored!
My father has a 37 or 38 Scout as far as we know. Basket case that was in the barn from 1967 until about 5 years ago. He bought it in 63 and rode it until the crank bushing (I think) went. He took it apart and threw the engine parts in a bucket. Has a rumble seat as well. Looking forward to the day it's mine and I can put it back together
Wait a minute!! You mean a commenter on the Internet who’s done his own research and drew a conclusion without ever seeing the bike in person…was wrong?
Mate of mine sent me a picture of a 1936 Auburn roadster that he saw in a tourist trap village. Being Australia, my first impression was that someone had lots of money and a pretty rare car, for here, at least.
He said he'd checked out the rego (tag) number and it was registered as a 1936 Auburn.
A closer examination showed it was V8 powered, not the Lycoming straight eight original, with all the pipes on the driver's side, ergo a later kit car copy, so it is obviously possible to register these as a 1936 Auburn despite the fact that they may have been made yesterday.
The dude is the man.... I am looking forward to visiting his place when my travels take me around that area. :)
You should!
Man! This guy's knowledge and true enthusiasm. I'm not into Harleys or Indians, but I'm going to this amazing museum.
When it comes to motorcycles it seems that guy is super knowledgeable. Good friend to have! I would love to check out his collection. 👍👍🔥🔥🔥
Couldn't agree more!
I'm really pleased that you came out OK. Cheers Pete (UK)
Finally got to see this video, I think you should keep it as is, except for potentially the fenders. I'm pretty darn sure the bike will easily sell because of it's character and the fact that you can tell someone cared about it. They took what they had and could get and did what they wanted to do with the bike. That's part of what makes me really like it, it's packed full of personality. (EDIT: also yes, put on the speedometer, oh and if you replace the fenders I think you should replicate the hand print on the side of the rear fender.)
That was an exciting reveal...... wow... young fella did ok on that Indian. He is sooo fortunate the motor runs sweet. That will inspire the work.
Love the shop owner who is eating as he is being filmed giving an appraisal
sell it a is, it's a beauty and the matching numbers just puts the icing on the cake.
Good to know that you guys did not get ripped off. Good bones.
Im not saying it is or isnt, i have no idea either way. BUT i apparently have to tell people things like this because they apparently dont think things through fully. If you are deciding it is genuine off of ONLY some numbers stamped/etched into it.... i could go outside right now and label my '79 Suzuki as a '48 indian.... etched in numbers are extremely easy to fake... so, if no one knows what shape/design the frame is supposed to be, or something more than just a couple etched numbers.... you now have the power to make as many 48 frames as you want, just stamp that number on them.
And wow! Matching frame and engine! Almost like someone stamped them both with the same fake numbers at the same time!
Again, i dont know or have any opinions either way, just pointing out you can not rely on a simple stamped number to determine authenticity, its the easiest way to fake something.
You have no idea what you're talking about. There are certain number fonts, etc. that prove the numbers are right. See if you can find a set of original Indian stamps. Oh, and by the way, what you are suggesting is a federal felony.
I appreciate so much your salient scriptural references. The voice of God speaks to me in ways nothing else does,
A "voice" our founders used to build our [once] "Our Creator" inspired USA! Now we got & deserve a Man inspired/ benevolent "Free Stuff" based nightmare! All to teach us what Hell is, is going to be like!
Sweet bike. When I return to the "right coast" I wanna dip into "wheel's through time" I started watching that channel when dad started it all.