What is Duane Mayer of “American Hot Rod” doing now?

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• Early Interest and Connection to Boyd Coddington: Duane Mayer developed a passion for cars early on, transitioning from Corvettes and Camaros to trucks. He became a fan of Boyd Coddington in the late ‘70s, eventually meeting him and commissioning a custom truck.

• Working at Hot Rods by Boyd: Duane joined Boyd Coddington's shop in 1985, where he learned various skills including glass cutting. He was later fired due to a misunderstanding involving a stolen truck.

• Career Ups and Downs: Duane had a tumultuous career, getting fired from Lombardo’s for theft and experiencing ups and downs at Boyd’s shop. He had a love-hate relationship with Boyd, often leaving and returning to the shop.

• Role in “American Hot Rod” and Aftermath: Duane played a crucial role in “American Hot Rod,” known for his tough demeanor. After Boyd’s death and the show's cancellation, Duane opened his own shop, American Hot Rods, and had a drunk driving incident in 2016.

• Life Beyond the Show: Duane underwent brain surgery in 2019 after an accident. As of 2021, he was considering moving back to Wisconsin to relax and be closer to family, reflecting on his past and uncertain about future plans.

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