Overdrive Shorts
Description: The naming of Deno’s 6 & 85 truck stop undoubtedly referred to the old two-lane highways this truck stop once served when it was built in 1947, which made it the oldest truck stop in the state. Located in Commerce, Colorado, just outside of Denver, the 6 & 85 wasn't a modern truck stop by any means and rather very old school. There weren't banks of diesel fuel pumps or even a mechanic on site - just a diner-style restaurant and separate bar surrounded by plenty of truck parking. Whether truckers were stopping off to grab a bite before hitting the road again or going to tie one on in the bar before sleeping it off in their rig, Deno’s was a go-to spot for truck drivers for decades, remaining popular right up until their closure in 2017.
Description: In 1936, Dick Cantlay and Joe Tanzola's trucking company purchased Western Truck Lines which allowed them to move into dry freight and then 20 years later, the purchase of Gillette Motor Freight had them changing names to Western Gillette Motor Freight and reaching all the way to Chicago and serving 1,400 cities in between. By the ’70s, the company had over 2,000 employees operating out of 52 company terminals in 15 States and a fleet of over 1,000 trucks. Cash flow problems started to rear their heads and in 1976 the company was sold to Roadway, marking the untimely end of Western Gillette Motor Freight.
Description: LSD was first made by Albert Hofmann in 1938 from lysergic acid, a chemical from the fungus ergot. Hofmann discovered its hallucinogenic properties in 1943. In the 1950s, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) believed that the drug might be useful for mind control, so they tested it on people, some without their knowledge, in a program called MKUltra. LSD was sold as a medication for research purposes under the trade-name Delysid in the 1950s and 1960s. It was listed as a schedule 1 controlled substance by the United Nations in 1971. It currently has no approved medical use, but despite being criminalized in most countries, it remains popular among the counter-culture crowd.
Description: Located just west of Texarkana, Texas right off of Interstate 30, Lone Star Truck Stop has been open around the clock since opening its doors in 1964. Whether you need a bite to eat, to tank up on diesel, or a place to grab a shower and overnight, just head for the Lone Star where the lights are always on and the coffee is always hot.
Description: Embrace the high-speed energy with this bold overdrive aesthetic. Featuring vibrant pink and yellow flames, this striking graphic captures a retro 90s vibe perfectly. Ideal for those who love dynamic typography, street style, and classic fire motifs that add a bold edge to any collection.
Description: Unleash the power of the cosmos with a fierce Cosmic Plasma Dragon infused with celestial energy, electric blue plasma, violet cosmic flames, and deep-space power. Designed with a bold symmetrical dragon silhouette, glowing eyes, armored scales, and cosmic energy details for fantasy lovers, dragon fans, and fans of powerful cosmic creatures.
Description: A detailed patent-style illustration of a classic analog guitar effects pedal and circuitry schematic. Perfect for guitarists, pedalboard addicts, audio engineers, studio nerds, and lovers of vintage electronics aesthetics. Inspired by classic stompbox engineering and retro technical drawings.
