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And Now For Something Completely Different: Drag-U-La – The Munster Drag Car

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
Drag-U-La Munster Drag Car V8 Engine
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Films

Drag-U-La is a fully-operational drag car designed by Tom Daniel and built by George Barris and his team in 1964. It was restored in…

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BoomCase – Suitcase Stereo Designed By Paris Morece III

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
BoomCase Suitcase Stereo
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

BoomCase have made a name for themselves building the most famous vintage suitcase boombox stereos in the world. Each one has a built-in, rechargeable…

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1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply

Ben Branch June 28, 2018
Gallon Copper Moonshine Whiskey Gin Still Kit
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

The 1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply can also be used to make whisky, gin, vodka, bourbon, rye, and any number…

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Large Metal First Aid Kit – 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch June 26, 2018
First Aid Kit
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

Although a good first aid kit isn’t considered particularly rock n’ roll, it is an essential item for any adventure – from an afternoon…

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Vintage Ural Motorcycle Table Lamp by The Modern Weld

Ben Branch June 22, 2018
Motorcycle Table Lamp
  • American
  • Design
  • Furniture
  • Gear

The Modern Weld is a small company based in Columbus, Ohio who’ve made a name for themselves creating a beautiful series of table, desk,…

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Abel Brown Mada Motorcycle Gloves – Touchscreen Friendly

Ben Branch June 21, 2018
Abel Brown Mada Motorcycle Gloves
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves

Abel Brown is an American motorcycle gear company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. They pride themselves on very close attention to detail and only…

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The NASA Saturn V Rocket Owners’ Workshop Manual

Ben Branch June 16, 2018
NASA Saturn V Owners' Workshop Manual
  • American
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • NASA
  • Space

The NASA Saturn V Owners’ Workshop Manual is a comprehensive guide to the world’s most famous rocket, best known for its role in sending…

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The Unusual 8-Wheel Reeves Octoauto (And The Sextoauto)

Jon Branch June 15, 2018
Milton Reeves Octoauto
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Vintage

Background: An Inventive Family Marshall and Milton Reeves were American brothers whose inventions made their mark on agriculture, commercial vehicles, and industry.  They were…

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Droog Moto Custom Yamaha FZ-09 – The MOTO 3

Ben Branch June 14, 2018
Custom Yamaha FZ-09 Motorcycle
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha FZ-09 The Yamaha FZ-09 is an inline three cylinder motorcycle designed to compete squarely against the popular Triumph Street Triple. Although multi-cylinder…

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The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife – American Made Since 1899

Ben Branch June 13, 2018
W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife is actually three utensils in one, and each can be detached to give you a full…

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The Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe

Ben Branch June 12, 2018
Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Roland Sands Design Fresno Riding Shoe is a motorcycle boot designed for everyday use – both on and off your bike. While it’s…

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Don’t Die In The Woods – The World’s Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent

Ben Branch June 11, 2018
Don't Die In The Woods - The World's Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

Don’t Die In The Woods claim that this is the “World’s Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent”, and as far as we can tell, they’re right….

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The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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