LOVE THIS! Thanks to you Joel Baker: I was able to bring my dream of BUCK ATOM alive through Mark Cline and Chris Wollard who made his rocket!!! THANK YOU JOEL FOR YOUR PASSION!!! GET YOUR KICKS ON 66! Stop by and see us at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa, OK!!!
I grew up in Flagstaff, AZ in the early 60s. Recently, I remembered the Paul Bunyan that stood in front of the Lumberjack Cafe in Flagstaff and went down the rabbit hole to find out about him. In the process I discovered your site and am working through your videos. Great job preserving the history of these giants! Is it true that the Paul Bunyan in Flagstaff was the forerunner of all the muffler men?
Yes we have received a bunch of feedback on that. It comes down to my definition of what a Muffler Man is and what that title means to others. Technically the Lumberjack at May Cafe didn't come from the same mold and is a different statue, however in the next video we do, we will at least give him an honorable mention!
There used to be Paul Bunyan and his blue ox at n i c k ie Chevrolet in Chicago on Irving Park I wonder if anybody knows what happened to him and his ox
A group of guys writing a book on the American Roadside back in the late 80s, kept seeing them and noticed some of them held mufflers. They started calling them Muffler Men amongst themselves and the name stuck. Years later they discovered the true history but by that point in time, they were Muffler Men for good.
Such a cool piece of history, each and every one!
Another GREAT video, Joel! Thanks to you and the crew for all that you do to keep our Muffler Man memories alive
LOVE THIS! Thanks to you Joel Baker: I was able to bring my dream of BUCK ATOM alive through Mark Cline and Chris Wollard who made his rocket!!! THANK YOU JOEL FOR YOUR PASSION!!! GET YOUR KICKS ON 66! Stop by and see us at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa, OK!!!
Love it, love it, love it! I can take a short 40 minute trip south of me anytime to see the Gemini Giant. He's sure lookin' good!
Well done 👍 that was an interesting video 😃😎
Nice job
I grew up in Flagstaff, AZ in the early 60s. Recently, I remembered the Paul Bunyan that stood in front of the Lumberjack Cafe in Flagstaff and went down the rabbit hole to find out about him. In the process I discovered your site and am working through your videos. Great job preserving the history of these giants! Is it true that the Paul Bunyan in Flagstaff was the forerunner of all the muffler men?
Great video 🤙
Very informative and has helped me for our trip in '22. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks
I think you missed a lumberjack at May Cafe (111 Louisiana Blvd SE - a 1/2 block south of Central Ave/Route 66) in Albuquerque
Yes we have received a bunch of feedback on that. It comes down to my definition of what a Muffler Man is and what that title means to others. Technically the Lumberjack at May Cafe didn't come from the same mold and is a different statue, however in the next video we do, we will at least give him an honorable mention!
There used to be Paul Bunyan and his blue ox at n i c k ie Chevrolet in Chicago on Irving Park I wonder if anybody knows what happened to him and his ox
Love the video! Why are they called muffler men?
A group of guys writing a book on the American Roadside back in the late 80s, kept seeing them and noticed some of them held mufflers. They started calling them Muffler Men amongst themselves and the name stuck. Years later they discovered the true history but by that point in time, they were Muffler Men for good.
@AmericanGiants what is the original name
This was a awesome video! Where can you buy them new?