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Bluetooth Drive-In Speaker Set with Short Stand and 1950s & 1960s Commercials
May 30, 2025 - Just Off the Bench!
Bluetooth SPECO Drive-In Speaker Set with Short Stand and 1950s & 1960s Commercials
While it's not...
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Just Off The Bench... Projected Sound Drive-In Movie Speakers Upgraded with Bluetooth & MP3!
April 26, 2025 - This set of vintage Projected Sound drive-in movie speakers came out looking great!
Originally from the long gone Y&W T...
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A Visit to Mayberry... In Mount Airy, North Carolina!
April 19, 2025 - A recent road trip this past month found me driving through the mountains of North Carolina as I headed to the middle of...
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A Visit with Captain John Lavra, USN (Retired) - Naval Aviator & WWII, Korea, & Vietnam Veteran
April 13, 2025 - This past week I had the privilege and honor of spending time with Captain John Lavra, retired naval aviator and veteran...
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A Visit to Helen, GA - An Old World Bavarian Village in North Georgia!
March 30, 2025 - I recently visited the charming mountain town of Helen, Georgia to for a quick getaway trip. Situated in the north Georg...
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Remembering the View-Master
March 20, 2025 - A few Saturdays ago I found myself off visiting antique stores while my wife was off coaching a math tournament and my s...
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1978 Kenner Star Wars Mini Catalog - A Look Back at the Toys that Shaped a Generation!
March 11, 2025 - Recently my family has been going through some spring cleaning to get rid of some clutter in our storage areas. It's act...
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Back to the 1950's! Vintage 1950s Simplex Glo-Top Drive-In Speakers with Bluetooth & MP3
February 28, 2025 - Just off the bench...
These vintage Simplex "In-A-Car" drive-in movie theater speakers will bring you back to the 50's!...
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I Miss The Dime Store - A Fond Look Back and the Five and Dime's of My Youth
February 23, 2025 - A Fond Look Back at the Five & Dime Stores of My Youth
I miss the “dime store”. The Five and Dime, 5&10, or whatever yo...
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Just Off the Bench... Vintage EPRAD Drive-In Theater Movies Speakers with Bluetooth & MP3
February 16, 2025 - It's been awhile since I did some EPRAD drive-in movie speakers, so here we go! EPRADs were manufactured in Toledo, Ohio...
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Remembering Valentine's Day at School (Revisited!)
February 13, 2025 - (This is a repost of a blog submission that was originally from 2/1/2023)
As so many of us have different feelings abou...
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Revisiting A Corvette Themed Drive-In Speaker Restoration with a Classic 1961 Corvette!
February 09, 2025 - This past weekend the annual World of Wheels Custom Auto Show was in my state, so I decided to take the Sunday drive and...
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Just off the Bench... Bluetooth Enabled Vintage CBX Mark II Drive-In Speakers
February 01, 2025 - It's been a few years since I've restored a set of CBX Mark II drive-in speaker and possibly even longer since I've done...
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Drive-In Speakers, Gumball Machines, Disney World, Retro Photos, & The New Year!
January 26, 2025 - Sadly, I have kind of slacked off on my Retro Blog the past several weeks… well really over a month! I guess I took a Ch...
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Kinder Surprise Eggs: No Joy in a Kinder Joy
December 17, 2024 - Decades ago one of my dearest friend’s mother worked at a company that imported foods, mostly candies and snacks, from o...
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For Sale: Vintage Oak Acorn Gumball Machine With A Texaco Fire Chief Theme!
December 10, 2024 - For sale is a vintage Oak Acorn gumball machine that has been completely restored and now has a Texaco Fire Chief theme!...
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Vintage 1957 - 1958 Toy Catalog by Shenk & Tittle of Harrisburg, PA
December 01, 2024 - When I was a kid it was a very happy day when the Sears Wish Book catalog would show up as the Christmas holidays approa...
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For Sale: Vintage Oak Acorn Gumball Machine - Nickel Coin Mechanism - 1960's Era - Restored
November 15, 2024 - For sale is a 1960's era Oak Acorn gumball machine. This vintage machine features a 6 lb glass globe, a brushed five cen...
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HELP! What is this tool?
November 13, 2024 - Please help me identify what the heck this tool is! It appears to be some sort of key - but for what? Yes, it does look...
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Visiting "The King" at Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfiled, Ohio
October 25, 2024 - As I was traveling with my mother through Cincinnati, Ohio this past week I was able to stop at Jungle Jim’s Internation...
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DIT-MCO Drive-In Speakers & Junction Box with Original Patina - Bluetooth & MP3 Upgraded
September 14, 2024 - Just a quick update mid-month with a new speaker set that is done! This vintage Drive-In Theatre Manufacturing Company s...
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Red or Green? Which Color Do You Like On Drive-In Movie Speakers?
September 01, 2024 - So, I took a vintage DIT-MCO/SPECO drive-in movie speaker set converted to Bluetooth and MP3 and put them on a counterto...
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New in the Gameroom - Vintage J.F. Frantz 'Long Shot' Kicker Catcher Trade Stimulator Game!
August 22, 2024 - Trade Stimulators sat on bar counters for over 100 years providing patrons the opportunity to take a chance at winning s...
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A Visit to 'A Journey into ImagiMation: Over 100 Years of Animation Art from Around The World'
August 08, 2024 - This past weekend the family and I visited the Huntsville Museum of Art in Huntsville, Alabama to see the traveling exhi...
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Kids of the 50's, 60s, and 70s - Your Childhood is at The Hollis Museum of Popular Culture!
July 31, 2024 - A Visit to the Hollis Museum of Popular Culture in Dora, Alabama
If you grew up in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s you might...
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Late 1950's Ballantyne Drive-In Speakers with Bluetooth & MP3 - By Kanauga Kool
July 22, 2024 - Just off the bench!
This pair of late 1950's Ballantyne drive-in movie theater speakers and matching junction box have...
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Bluetooth Drive-In Theater Speakers - Retro Blue and White - Restoration by Kanauga Kool
July 02, 2024 - I've never built a drive-in speaker set with this color combination, and I like it so much that I'm pretty sure it won't...
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Bluetooth Drive-In Speakers - Originally by Projected Sound & Upgraded by Kanauga Kool
June 23, 2024 - It appears that I've been on a "green" kick lately! This set of Projected Sound drive-in movie theater speakers and junc...
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Vintage 1960's Oak Acorn Gumball Machine with Retro Texaco Fire Chief Theme!
June 12, 2024 - Fresh off of the bench this mid-June is this 1960's era Oak Acorn gumball machine restored with a Texaco Fire Chief them...
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Just off the Bench... Bluetooth Drive-In Movie Speakers in Silver & Hammered Green Accents!
June 05, 2024 - I hope everyone is getting into the swing of summer! We are well into our 90 plus degree weather where I live, and I'm j...
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Memorial Day 2024
May 27, 2024 - Today is Monday May, 27th 2024 and I just wanted to take a minute to reflect upon why I (and so many of us) have the day...
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A Lucky Find! One of the FIRST Oak Acorn Gumball Vending Machines!
April 08, 2024 - Earlier this year I found an ad on Facebook Marketplace for an old Acorn gumball machine that was about an hour from my...
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Just Off The Bench! DIT-MCO / SPECO Drive-In Movie Speakers with Hanging Baskets!
March 16, 2024 - How is it halfway through March already? To mix it up, I've been mostly working on old Acorn gumball machines so far thi...
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Superman Wearing Darth Vader's Suit? "Space Power Warriors" - Bootleg Star Wars Toys from the 1990s!
February 19, 2024 - Do you remember the time that Superman flew to a galaxy far, far away and stole Darth Vader’s red suit and lightsaber? M...
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Fender Blackface Amplifier Gumball Machine
January 07, 2024 - Vintage Northwestern Model 60 Gumball Machine With a Fender Blackface Amplifier Theme First off, Happy New Year 2024! I...
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Patriotic Red, White, & Blue Vintage EPRAD Drive-In Speakers with Bluetooth & MP3
December 23, 2023 - I know it's half a year before the Fourth of July, but... This Patriotic themed vintage drive-in speaker set was a long...
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Merry Christmas from Kanauga Kool! - SPECO / DITMCO Bluetooth Drive-In Speakers on a Short Stand
December 07, 2023 - Merry Christmas! I hope that this time of the year finds you well, and I want to take a moment to post thanking those of...
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Restored Vintage Acorn Gumball Machine with Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Theme
November 17, 2023 - Just off the bench - A Restored Vintage Acorn Gumball Machine with Texaco Fire Chief Gasoline Theme
Just off of the...
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Bluetooth Drive-In Movie Speaker Report for October....
October 30, 2023 - Bluetooth Drive-In Speaker Report for October... and other ramblings.
This isn't so much a "speaker report" as it's me...
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1964-1965 New York Word's Far Souvenir Plate
September 21, 2023 - 1964-1965 New York Word's Far Souvenir Plate
This is a 1964 New York World’s Fair ceramic plate that belonged to my Unc...
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Captain John Lavra, USN, Retired - Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines
September 04, 2023 - Captain John Lavra, USN, Retired - Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines - In His Own Words
I'm really excited to announce a new...
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Vintage Bluetooth Drive-In Speakers - Green and Silver
August 12, 2023 - I just finished these speakers up this week! I noticed it had been a few years since I had done a green set, so here we...
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Reed Speaker Set from the Cuba Drive-In Theatre, Cuba, New Mexico - With Bluetooth & MP3
July 20, 2023 - If you've followed my Bluetooth drive-in speaker restorations for awhile, you'll notice that this is a little bit differ...
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Restored Vintage Acorn Gumball Machine with Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Theme
July 09, 2023 - Just off the bench - A Restored Vintage Acorn Gumball Machine with Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Theme
Hopefully this J...
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Just off the Bench... SPECO Bluetooth Drive-In Movie Speakers with Red Glo-Top & Speaker Baskets!
June 09, 2023 - Just off the Bench...
SPECO Drive-In Movie Speakers with Red Glo-Top & Speaker Baskets!
This beautiful drive-in in mov...
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Happy 90th Birthday to the Drive-In Movie Theater for this June 6th - National Drive-In Movie Day!
June 05, 2023 - The Drive-In Movies Turn 90 Years Old!
June 6, 2023, is National Drive-In Day and a very special birthday as it is the...
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New Webpage Feature - A Look Back: Photos of People, Places, & Antiques from Yesterday
May 13, 2023 - Late 2022 I scrubbed everything off of my personal Facebook page and let it sit for months trying to figure out what to...
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Just off the bench... EPRAD Drive-In Speakers and J-Box upgraded to Bluetooth & MP3!
May 09, 2023 - Just off the bench...
EPRAD Drive-In Speakers and J-Box upgraded to Bluetooth & MP3
These vintage EPRAD drive-in movie...
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Vintage 1940's "Peek-A-Boo" Pin-Up Drinking Glasses by H. Fishlove
May 06, 2023 - Here is a vintage set of “Peek-A-Boo” glasses from the 1940s. I bought these drinking glasses (amazingly with its case!)...
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Why Did They Used To Paint Tree Trunks White?
April 18, 2023 - Does anyone remember family members white washing or painting their tree trunks white? I don’t see that much anymore, bu...
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Drive-In Speaker Restoration from the Cascade Drive-In, West Chicago, Illinois...
April 01, 2023 - Drive-In Speaker Restoration from the Cascade Drive-In, West Chicago, Illinois
Just a quick blog post on this April 1st...
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Georgia Drive-In Theatre's Original Drive-In Movie Speakers Restored
March 16, 2023 - Just off the bench are these fabulous vintage Koropp drive-in speakers that were originally from the long gone Georgia D...
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Paying Respects to a Rock and Roll Legend... Little Richard's Grave in Huntsville, Alabama
March 07, 2023 - If you would have told me that last Friday that, “Jason, Saturday you will be picking up, fixing, and arranging cemetery...
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Happy Birthday George Harrison & the GIANT George Harrison Sign in Benton, Illinois
February 25, 2023 - Happy Birthday, George Harrison!
And Why is there a GIANT George Harrison Sign in Benton, Illinois?
Today, February...
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Bringing a Vintage 1954 Dualite / Hastings Piston Rings Advertising Clock Back To Life!
February 08, 2023 - Sometimes you just walk right into something pretty awesome, and this old clock is one of those situations. My father an...
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Remembering Valentine's Day at School
February 01, 2023 - As so many of us have different feelings about the importance of Valentines Day, the fact is it comes rolling around eve...
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Remembering Old Sled Works in Duncannon, Pennsylvania
January 06, 2023 - Whenever someone told me they were going to Harrisburg or Hershey, Pennsylvania I always piped in “make sure you visit O...
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1950's Simplex Drive-In Movie Theater Speaker Set with Bluetooth, MP3, & a Red Glow Top!
January 02, 2023 - Happy New Years 2023!
While I was off for the holiday vacation the past few weeks I finished up this beautiful old Simp...
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Merry Christmas 2002 - 1950's Simplex Drive-In Movie Speakers - and THANK YOU!
December 14, 2022 - Merry Christmas 2022!
It's a BLUE Christmas this year at my house... at least the tree and most of the living room deco...
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Bluetooth Simplex Drive-In Speaker Set & What Happened To Colored Hammered Spray Paints?
November 14, 2022 - I've been neglecting my Blog duties... but I have been busy! October is always my family's busiest month because of some...
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It's Texaco Gumball Machine Season!
September 18, 2022 - So it looks like it's Texaco gumball machine season!
This is the second Texaco themed restoration this month. This time...
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Texaco Fire Chief Acorn Gumball Machine
September 10, 2022 - Just off the bench is this really cool penny Acorn gumball machine that I did a Texaco Fire Chief theme! This 1960's Oak...
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A Quick Sketch for Frankenstein Day 2022!
August 30, 2022 - Just a Quick Sketch this Morning to Celebrate Frankenstein Day 2022!
Frankenstein Day is always August 30th and celebra...
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Kanauga Kool's Summer Review
August 13, 2022 - Kanauga Kool's Summer Review!
Summer 2022 is officially over for me, even if the calendar says otherwise. My wife (a te...
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The Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia
July 24, 2022 - Yesterday the wife and I set off for a quick road trip to Cedartown, Georgia to visit the Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola...
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Yogi Bear and Prince
July 12, 2022 - This isn't really much of a blog post, but in an effort to get me back to making more regular posts I figured I'd share...
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Original Whitesburg Drive-In Theatre Speaker Set from Huntsville, Alabama - Now with Bluetooth & MP3
June 29, 2022 - So I decided to do another Whitesburg Drive-In set! This time I went with a short table top stand and added some color -...
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The End of Classic Monsters Cafe at Universal Studios?
May 14, 2022 - The End of Classic Monsters Cafe at Universal Studios? I've been reading rumors the past few weeks that Universal Studio...
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Just off the bench! The Whitesburg Drive-In Theatre Speakers - Huntsville, Alabama
April 04, 2022 - Just Off the Bench! The Whitesburg Drive-In Theatre
Speaker Set from Huntsville, Alabama
Here is a blast from Huntsv...
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New Art Prints For Sale!
March 03, 2022 - New Art Prints by Kanauga Kool for sale in my ART SHOP!
These new art prints are fresh off the presses! I'm excited to...
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A Retro Visit To Kings Dominion, 1989 - With Quick Draw McDraw, The Flintstones, The Smurfs, & More!
February 27, 2022 - A Retro Visit To Kings Dominion in 1989 With Quick Draw McDraw, The Flintstones, The Smurfs, & More! A look back at some...
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Gulf Gas Themed Drive-In Speakers & Vintage Gulf Service Station in Waco, TX
February 18, 2022 - Gulf Gas Themed Drive-In Movie Speakers & Vintage Gulf Service Station in Waco, TX
This is a Gulf themed drive-in spe...
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Vintage Silver King Gumball Machine Partial Restoration
February 06, 2022 - 1940's Silver King Gumball Machine with a Partial Restoration
This is a vintage Silver King penny gumball machine tha...
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A Visit To Schimpff's Confectionery - 131 Years of Satisfying Kentuckiana’s Sweet Tooth!
January 16, 2022 - Schimpff's Confectionery - 131 Years of Satisfying Kentuckiana’s Sweet Tooth!
Click the image to watch the video tour!...
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A New Art Page and a Happy New Year 2022!
December 31, 2021 - A New Art Page and a Happy New Year 2022!
First of all, a Happy New Year! Hopefully 2022 can be brighter than the pas...
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Vintage Halloween Party
October 13, 2021 - Ever since I can remember I've had a fascination with Halloween. I'm sure like most kids Halloween, Christmas, and their...
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"Home Sweet Stone" Art Prints Available Now! Yabba-Dabba-Do!
September 23, 2021 - "Home Sweet Stone" Prints Are Available Now!
My "Home Sweet Stone" artwork is now available as a fine art print! Perfec...
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Dr. Pepper and The Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute in Waco, Texas
September 17, 2021 - Dr. Pepper and The Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
This past summer my family and I had a fantastic road...
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Frankenstein Day 2021!
August 29, 2021 - It's National Frankenstein Day 2021!
Yep, August 30th is National Frankenstein Day, which is celebrated on Mary Shell...
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The Andy Griffith Show Acorn Gumball Machine Tribute
August 18, 2021 - The Andy Griffith Show Acorn Gumball Machine Tribute
A returning customer recently wanted a restored gumball machine fr...
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CBX Mark II Bluetooth Drive-In Movie Speakers With Bluetooth
August 04, 2021 - CBX Mark II Drive-In Theater Movie Speakers
I finished this Bluetooth & MP3 drive-in speaker set up this past week an...
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The Roadside America Museum - Hillsboro, Texas
July 21, 2021 - Soda Signs, Gas Pumps, Big Boys, Jukeboxes, & Classic Cars... OH MY!
While roadtripping through Texas, my family stoppe...
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Made in Canada - Vintage Hammond Drive-In Movie Theater Speakers - With Bluetooth & MP3
July 17, 2021 - Just off the bench!
These Canadian made drive-in movie speakers were stamped 1957 inside, have been paired to the corre...
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Pepsi Cola Themed Restored Vintage Oak Acorn Gumball Machine
June 30, 2021 - Just off the bench!
This decades old vintage Oak Acorn gumball machine now features a great new Pepsi Cola theme featur...
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Happy Father's Day!
June 19, 2021 - Hope you Dads have a great day today! Here is a vintage Father's Day drive-in intermission ad played through a 1954 Simp...
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Vintage Sears & Roebuck Silvertone Model 1771 Tube Radio Comes Back To Life!
June 12, 2021 - Vintage Sears & Roebuck Silvertone Model 1771 Tube Radio Comes Back To Life! This old tube radio has not worked in 65 ye...
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June 6th is National Drive-In Movie Day!
June 06, 2021 - June 6th is National Drive-In Movie Day!
Yes, brought to you by the mysterious people that officially make things like...
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Country Music Legends Rediscovered Exhibition - Wallace State, Hanceville, Alabama
June 05, 2021 - A visit to the Country Legends Rediscovered Exhibition
This past week I traveled to the campus of Wallace State Communi...
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My Grandpa's 1936 Ford Tudor and the orginal receipt...
May 13, 2021 - 1936 Ford Tudor and the Original Receipt
I've mentioned in the past how fortunate I was that my Grandparents kept a...
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Vintage Athens, Ohio - Court Street Parade
February 19, 2021 - Court Street, Athens, Ohio - The late 1930s or early 1940s
As you can see it’s parade going down Court Street, but I...
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Vintage Columbus Zoo Photographs - Circa 1955 - Columbus, Ohio...
February 12, 2021 - The Columbus Zoo, Columbus, Ohio - Circa 1955
I grew up in Ohio from birth to the fourth grade and a visit to The C...
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The Big Chief Drive-In Restaurant - Glencoe, Alabama
January 26, 2021 - The Big Chief Drive-In Restaurant - Glencoe, Alabama
Since starting this blog portion of my website I’ve been trying...
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Just Off The Bench - Late 1950's Simplex De Luxe "In-A-Car" Drive-In Speaker Set
January 19, 2021 - Just Off The Bench...
I just finished up a beautiful set of late 1950's Simplex De Luxe "In-A-Car" drive-in speakers th...
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College Football Playoff National Championship Game...
January 10, 2021 - So there is a game tomorrow. For those of you that follow me and don't know me personally, I'm from Ohio and I live in A...
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The Iron Bowl...
November 28, 2020 - Around where I live, this is probably one of the most important days of the year. Being a transplant, it's always been f...
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