Vintage Trucks, Farm Life & Easy Rider Dreams | Sit down with Harley Krause

🎙️ Peace and Grease Podcast — Episode with Harley Kraus | Vintage Trucks, Farm Life & Easy Rider Dreams

Welcome back to Peace and Grease, where we’re all about Midwest motor culture. In this episode, Flannel Philip and Sinclair sit down with Harley Kraus, a local gearhead with deep roots in farming, wrenching, and storytelling. Harley shares the history of his 1950 Chevy truck, originally purchased by his grandfather and lovingly passed through the family — even changing hands for $20! We dive into his life growing up on a Minnesota farm, how he built a successful career as a master electrician, and what it was like building motorcycles with his best friend after being inspired by Easy Rider. From Cushman scooters to restoring an Indian motorcycle from parts, Harley’s stories are pure gold.

💥 Topics in this episode: Life on the farm in Pine Island, MN Restoring and upgrading a family heirloom 1950 Chevy truck The evolution of electrical work and running a small business Building motorcycles and the Easy Rider craze What it means to stay hands-on, old-school, and connected to your roots

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