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busted49ford · 04-30-2012, 12:02 AM

Just found this 1942 Harley FL Knucklehead in the back of an old truck from a listing in a local advertisment

The bike was stored in the back of this truck since 1969 when it was parked. The owner was from California and at one point had the bike stripped down and raced in the desert. It was bought out of California in the early 50's and owned by the same guy ever since. He passed away and his family inherited his things, they didn't want the bike so it found it's way to me.

The bike has a toolbox full of tools and an extra can of oil in the saddlebag, a true time capsule.

Thought you folks would like the pictures

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lilbill · 04-30-2012, 12:18 AM

damnn...... so what did you end up paying for that unwanted pos ? ;-)
did you get the rest of the junk in the truck too ??

servi53 · 04-30-2012, 12:23 AM

beautiful, don't change a thing

knallert · 04-30-2012, 12:45 AM

^^^ what he said ^^^

Amazingly beautiful machine.. Congrats on a cool score

gsand · 04-30-2012, 02:21 AM

incredible find, it looks incredible.

that knuck is screaming for only service parts and then ride.... dont clean a thing!!!

Moonwolf · 04-30-2012, 02:29 AM

I think those tanks are later than 42, but that is most likely original peacock blue paint. Don't touch it, both for aesthetic and financial reasons. They are only original once.

DPWU · 04-30-2012, 04:37 AM

Damn, nice find! All those years I lived in Edmonton, and that couldn't have found it's way to ME??

RAGBAK · 04-30-2012, 05:06 AM

wow, that is super sweet
Indeed, don't change a thing on it

Infidel 3-7 · 04-30-2012, 05:53 AM

Damn that is cool.

ElekVins · 04-30-2012, 06:06 AM

Congratulations, it's nice to see it found a new home, this old treasure deserve to be riden !
Take good care of it, but I'm sure you will...
(looks like plenty of other parts in the truck, frame, front end... did you score the whole truck? what's in it? we want more details !!!

)

Pauper · 04-30-2012, 06:14 AM

i wish we could have knuckles like this in the uk, just waiting to be found, very jealous

lackluster · 04-30-2012, 06:22 AM

WOW! Incredible find. Agreed, get it running and keep it as is, congrats!

Dr. Benway · 04-30-2012, 06:27 AM

Sell for more than you paid; reap benefits, enjoy profits.

panhead_pete · 04-30-2012, 06:28 AM

Good on ya for chasing up a lead!

hatch · 04-30-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Benway

Sell for more than you paid; reap benefits, enjoy profits.

Dont forget....spend profits on necessities...mortgage, new carpet, wifes vacation, transmission for daily driver, kids food (ungrateful little bastards), dogs facelift, bolt-ons for your stripper friend, and wonder if the new bike owner is enjoying it.

kickstarts · 04-30-2012, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Benway

Sell for more than you paid; reap benefits, enjoy profits.

Sell truck and all the junk in it; fix bike with proceeds, enjoy a once in a lifetime find.

ul39sugar · 04-30-2012, 06:54 AM

Nice find people say you cant find bikes like this anymore

OnVacation · 04-30-2012, 07:01 AM

That's absolutely beautiful! Put on a vintage soft cap, a flannel scarf and some goggles and go ride the wheels off that bike. What a find...

Tattoo · 04-30-2012, 07:43 AM

That's awesome did you get the other bike parts too?

Larry T · 04-30-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Benway

Sell for more than you paid; reap benefits, enjoy profits.

,,,,,,if you love money more than old motorcyles.
Larry T

DEZEL INGEN · 04-30-2012, 07:58 AM

W o w .

rotorhead · 04-30-2012, 08:39 AM

You're killing me..................

stekx-CKB · 04-30-2012, 09:10 AM

I just hope one day to have such a lucky shot!! congrats!

TheAppleKnocker · 04-30-2012, 09:31 AM

wee wow this find shows that they are still out there

hatch · 04-30-2012, 10:55 AM

Wow....what a killer truck!!! Did you stuff the other junk in a dumpster somewhere??.....

Greybeard Bob · 04-30-2012, 11:24 AM

What an awesome find you lucky dog. Someday maybe...Keep us posted

Ruud-FLH · 04-30-2012, 12:00 PM

What can I say besides... Awesome! Keepus posted!

panman · 04-30-2012, 12:24 PM

Very nice find!

Billy Whiz · 04-30-2012, 12:40 PM

That looks like $20k+ sitting there!!!!!!!!!

Tattoo · 04-30-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Whiz

That looks like $20k+ sitting there!!!!!!!!!

I'd say closer to $35 K by what they have been selling for on ebay.

GJWILEY · 04-30-2012, 04:40 PM

Coolest story I have heard in awhile.

Good for you!

chopperjunkie73 · 04-30-2012, 08:18 PM

u got some good luck

takin-care-of-business · 04-30-2012, 08:27 PM

I just shit myself.....

btw, original paint knucks and pans are going for CRAZY money lately on ebay. just sayin'.

Black Knight 1 · 04-30-2012, 08:31 PM

Danm ! That is pure junk...... Send it to me..... I might even pay you if you do ..... Just kidding dude.Congrats on a great find !

texas rattler · 04-30-2012, 08:32 PM

thats a keeper! that first pic took my breath away,what a score,hope you dont sell it and ride the shit out of it!

rivera · 04-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Definitely a once in a lifetime find. Hope I get lucky like that one day. Congrats! Keep us updated.

softailgarage · 04-30-2012, 10:38 PM

DAMN.... thats all I can say

back again · 04-30-2012, 10:54 PM

thanks for sharing man...awesome truck and perfect knuck...i hope ya leave her be

greasystain · 04-30-2012, 11:18 PM

*places face into hands * damn man..... just damn. so ok besides the holy grail, whats up with that other stuff!!!!???? help some brothers out!

panhead_pete · 05-01-2012, 01:53 AM

Do you own a house? If not there's a deposit, shit in some places you'd buy the whole place

S.G · 05-01-2012, 04:25 AM

What a score, enjoy it as it is and get anyone else jellus

busted49ford · 05-01-2012, 09:01 AM

Thanks for all the comments folks. I'm not doing a thing to the bike, just going to get it up and running again.

kickstarts · 05-01-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busted49ford

Thanks for all the comments folks. I'm not doing a thing to the bike, just going to get it up and running again.

Please post some progress pics and updates if you get the chance. Thanks for the chance to get a peak at a pretty original bike.

ElekVins · 05-01-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busted49ford

Thanks for all the comments folks. I'm not doing a thing to the bike, just going to get it up and running again.

So what about the other parts in the truck ?
If it's just half as amazing as the knuck, there must be great stuff...

Motor Mike · 05-01-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Benway

Sell for more than you paid; reap benefits, enjoy profits.

I hate this shit. With as many posts as you have and for as long as you've been on the board, I hope you're joking.

Tha Nutz · 05-01-2012, 01:48 PM

Hey Mike, I understand what you are sayin, but think about it this way--if you found that bike for dirt cheap and could sell it for $30K, why not do it. You could turn around and get a knuckle project or complete pan for $10K, use some money to build the bike up nice, and still have $15K in your pocket. Not everyone wants to ride stockish bikes, and there is a slew of dudes willing to spend big bucks on that stuff. I know for me, I would rarely ride a kinda stock bike like that. I think they are super cool, and I would love to own one as a 4th bike or something, but I like choppers. Just another perspective.

Dr. Benway · 05-01-2012, 01:52 PM

Part sarcasm, part trend identification. You see a lot of that "Hey, look what *I* found!!" then see it for sale. Certainly their prerogative; no harm, no foul.

Now personally...without knowing what he paid for it, if I could get $20-$30k for that bike? In a heartbeat.

Option A., ride around on a knucklehead. Option B., have 25 large in my pocket?

Simply not worth that kind of $ to me just to ride an old bike. I know others differ, please enjoy.

Edit: Whoops. What Nutz said too.

Motor Mike · 05-01-2012, 03:10 PM

I'd love to find an as found stock bike like that and ride it as is. Having a chopper wouldn't be bad either.

Danny F. · 05-02-2012, 02:02 AM

Nice find !
But yes, I agree with Tha Nutz and the Doc..

3Gknuck · 05-02-2012, 02:41 AM

Isn't anything sacred please keep the bike don't sell it! The money comes and goes but that bike will stay.

badassbrutus · 05-02-2012, 05:25 AM

Look at it this was ya got a Knuck on the cheep ya keep it its better than the stock market ,goes up in $ every yr,You can ride something that not to many folks have.
Life experiance on that there scooter......PRICELESS!!!

Motor Mike · 05-02-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3Gknuck

Isn't anything sacred please keep the bike don't sell it! The money comes and goes but that bike will stay.

This I can agree with.

I'm sorry but if you're into bikes to find good deals and make money then you're in it for the wrong reason.

GJWILEY · 05-02-2012, 04:49 PM

I look at it this way, you get a once in a lifetime deal, you dont squander it.

I have gotten a couple good deals now and figure if I just turned a buck on the deal, I would just be giving away my luck.

We all need all the good luck we can get.

HD48FL · 05-02-2012, 05:22 PM

Just chop that baby already!

panhead_pete · 05-02-2012, 09:04 PM

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04-30-2012, 12:02 AM	#1
busted49ford Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 6	Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Just found this 1942 Harley FL Knucklehead in the back of an old truck from a listing in a local advertisment The bike was stored in the back of this truck since 1969 when it was parked. The owner was from California and at one point had the bike stripped down and raced in the desert. It was bought out of California in the early 50's and owned by the same guy ever since. He passed away and his family inherited his things, they didn't want the bike so it found it's way to me. The bike has a toolbox full of tools and an extra can of oil in the saddlebag, a true time capsule. Thought you folks would like the pictures Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us

04-30-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
lilbill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: arkansas Posts: 2,890	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? damnn...... so what did you end up paying for that unwanted pos ? ;-) did you get the rest of the junk in the truck too ?? __________________ Hello, my name is LilBill and I'm a Chopaholic The next time somebody pisses you off, just walk a mile in their shoes. That way you'll be a mile away from the bastard and you'll have his shoes

04-30-2012, 12:23 AM	#3
servi53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: east peoria IL Posts: 1,042	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? beautiful, don't change a thing

04-30-2012, 12:45 AM	#4
knallert Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Skotterud Norway Posts: 750	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? ^^^ what he said ^^^ Amazingly beautiful machine.. Congrats on a cool score __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment." My build thread... Shovelhead -79

04-30-2012, 02:21 AM	#5
gsand Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ADL Australia Posts: 209	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? incredible find, it looks incredible. that knuck is screaming for only service parts and then ride.... dont clean a thing!!! __________________ Shovelhead 'till I'm Dead

04-30-2012, 02:29 AM	#6
Moonwolf Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 205	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? I think those tanks are later than 42, but that is most likely original peacock blue paint. Don't touch it, both for aesthetic and financial reasons. They are only original once. Last edited by Moonwolf; 04-30-2012 at 02:37 AM.

04-30-2012, 04:37 AM	#7
DPWU Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 149	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Damn, nice find! All those years I lived in Edmonton, and that couldn't have found it's way to ME??

04-30-2012, 05:06 AM	#8
RAGBAK Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tha Netherlands Posts: 819	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? wow, that is super sweet Indeed, don't change a thing on it __________________ www.zzchop.com ... you need it!

04-30-2012, 05:53 AM	#9
Infidel 3-7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 138	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Damn that is cool.

04-30-2012, 06:06 AM	#10
ElekVins Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 348	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Congratulations, it's nice to see it found a new home, this old treasure deserve to be riden ! Take good care of it, but I'm sure you will... (looks like plenty of other parts in the truck, frame, front end... did you score the whole truck? what's in it? we want more details !!! )

04-30-2012, 06:14 AM	#11
Pauper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: stoke on trent, england Posts: 139	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? i wish we could have knuckles like this in the uk, just waiting to be found, very jealous __________________ http://recordofhate.blogspot.com/

04-30-2012, 06:22 AM	#12
lackluster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,535	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? WOW! Incredible find. Agreed, get it running and keep it as is, congrats!

04-30-2012, 06:27 AM	#13
Dr. Benway Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 5,716	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Sell for more than you paid; reap benefits, enjoy profits.

04-30-2012, 06:28 AM	#14
panhead_pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auuuuuuuuuusralia Posts: 1,749	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Good on ya for chasing up a lead! __________________ If its not fucked dont fix it, ride it. I buy pre 89 bikes that are as close to original as possible. PM me if you have one you want to sell.

04-30-2012, 06:54 AM	#17
ul39sugar Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 64	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Nice find people say you cant find bikes like this anymore

04-30-2012, 07:01 AM	#18
OnVacation Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Temporary home - NY Posts: 289	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? That's absolutely beautiful! Put on a vintage soft cap, a flannel scarf and some goggles and go ride the wheels off that bike. What a find... __________________ Land of the Free, because of the Brave

04-30-2012, 07:43 AM	#19
Tattoo Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Way down South in Dixie Posts: 3,541	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? That's awesome did you get the other bike parts too?

04-30-2012, 07:58 AM	#21
DEZEL INGEN Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: falcon colo Posts: 92	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? W o w .

04-30-2012, 08:39 AM	#22
rotorhead Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 293	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? You're killing me..................

04-30-2012, 09:10 AM	#23
stekx-CKB Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: italy Posts: 2	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? I just hope one day to have such a lucky shot!! congrats! __________________ stekx - CKB

04-30-2012, 09:31 AM	#24
TheAppleKnocker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern IL Posts: 652	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? wee wow this find shows that they are still out there __________________ Schuchert Motor Sales BLOG: chopper catalogs and magazines

04-30-2012, 10:55 AM	#25
hatch Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: lost in the sixties.... Posts: 4,025	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Wow....what a killer truck!!! Did you stuff the other junk in a dumpster somewhere??..... __________________ WWW.GreasyKulture.com (You know you need it!!!!) "A tradition without intelligence is not worth having"......T.S. Elliot

04-30-2012, 11:24 AM	#26
Greybeard Bob Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missoula MT Posts: 57	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? What an awesome find you lucky dog. Someday maybe...Keep us posted __________________ Bob 1979 FXWG 1989 FXSTS

04-30-2012, 12:00 PM	#27
Ruud-FLH Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 31	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? What can I say besides... Awesome! Keepus posted!

04-30-2012, 12:24 PM	#28
panman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 123	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Very nice find!

04-30-2012, 12:40 PM	#29
Billy Whiz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carlsbad CA Posts: 762	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? That looks like $20k+ sitting there!!!!!!!!! __________________ I made a shit load of mistakes but I was always right.. favorite saying "the shinier the suit the dirtier the job." anon.

04-30-2012, 04:40 PM	#31
GJWILEY Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 573	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Coolest story I have heard in awhile. Good for you! __________________ *GFWD*

04-30-2012, 08:18 PM	#32
chopperjunkie73 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: kansas Posts: 114	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? u got some good luck

04-30-2012, 08:27 PM	#33
takin-care-of-business Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kans ass Posts: 122	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? I just shit myself..... btw, original paint knucks and pans are going for CRAZY money lately on ebay. just sayin'.

04-30-2012, 08:31 PM	#34
Black Knight 1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 697	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Danm ! That is pure junk...... Send it to me..... I might even pay you if you do ..... Just kidding dude.Congrats on a great find ! __________________ La critique est aisee mais L'art est difficil. (Criticizing is easy but art is difficult)

04-30-2012, 08:32 PM	#35
texas rattler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: texas Posts: 521	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? thats a keeper! that first pic took my breath away,what a score,hope you dont sell it and ride the shit out of it!

04-30-2012, 10:10 PM	#36
rivera Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? Definitely a once in a lifetime find. Hope I get lucky like that one day. Congrats! Keep us updated. __________________ "If you ain't out there, you ain't in!"

04-30-2012, 10:38 PM	#37
softailgarage Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: north county San Diego Posts: 11	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? DAMN.... thats all I can say __________________ Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

04-30-2012, 10:54 PM	#38
back again Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: holiday FL Posts: 223	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? thanks for sharing man...awesome truck and perfect knuck...i hope ya leave her be __________________ my build... http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/s...r+school+build

04-30-2012, 11:18 PM	#39
greasystain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kenosha WI Posts: 934	Re: Knucklehead Barn Find or Truck Find? places face into hands damn man..... just damn. so ok besides the holy grail, whats up with that other stuff!!!!???? help some brothers out! __________________