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"The grills are from a ‘69 Pontiac GTO, and we found some ‘49 Ford fenders in a junkyard and threw those on the back, White says. "Custom leather captain seats in the front have the Third Man logo embossed in the leather. The whole cab is insulated and carpeted, so it’s really quiet. But these trucks aren’t engineered for freeway driving—we couldn’t get past 50 miles per hour—so after building out these amazing elements we had to go backward and work on all the machinery underneath."

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 “We installed a whole mic panel on the side of the truck so bands can stand outside, plug right in, and perform," White says. “The windows that cover the speakers are boat hatches, which protect against the elements even when popped up. Plus, the truck has a built-in generator, so it can run off its own power—but it can plug into house power, too."

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"Turntables allow us to have guest DJs show up and spin for the crowd."

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“The interior matches the lounge of Third Man Records: yellow beadboard walls, tin ceiling, and linoleum floor,” White says.

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 “The first sofa I thought of was George Nelson’s Marshmallow. We got this couch as an homage."

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“A custom metal-work shop up in Cincinnati created a one-of-a-kind hood ornament featuring the Third Man logo.”

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