List of muffler men
This is a list of muffler men, large moulded fiberglass advertising icons.[1]
Arizona
- Louie The Lumberjack at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff
- Paul Bunyan at Leo's Auto and Home Supply/Don's Hot Rod Shop in Tucson
- Big Ed at Cumming's Plumbing in Tucson. Originally Stamper Miner in Rapid City, South Dakota, he moved to Tuscon and was refurbished in December 2015.[2]
- Big Johnson (B.J.) at Big Johnson's Store in Prescott
Arkansas
- "Lee the Tow Man", was custom built for Driven Towing in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
- "Big John", well-traveled Bunyan from St George, Utah (1964-2001), moved to Cheshire, Connecticut; then to Bache, Oklahoma in 2019; then to Hot Springs, AR in 2022.
California
- "Big Bert", River Bend Resort, Forestville.
- "Big Josh" in Joshua Tree (formerly "Mecca Man" at El Tompa Mini Mart in Mecca).
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Big Mike, Hayward, California
- "Big Mike", formerly at Big Mike's Muffler, Hayward
- "Babe Royer" at Babe's Lightning & Muffler in San Jose.
- Chicken Boy in Highland Park[3]
- "El Salsero" Muffler Man at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu[3]
- "Edwin", a golfer, at El Monte Sign Company, 2710 Santa Anita Avenue
- "The Guy," a race car driver holding a checkered flag, off the 405 freeway, at the west coast Porsche Experience Center in Carson. Originally a golfer for the Dominguez Golf Course[3][4]
- Unnamed, King's Auto Repair in Compton
- "Sergio," at Automotive Alley in Boyle Heights
- "Tony" at Tony's Transmissions in City Terrace[3]
- "Kevin" at Tuneup Masters in Van Nuys
- "Joor Muffler Man" at Joor Muffler in Escondido[3]
- "The Indian Warrior" at Ethels Old Corral in Bakersfield
- ”Rodeo Man” in Livermore
Colorado
Connecticut
- When the 26-foot "Muffler Man" Paul Bunyan was erected in front of a Cheshire lumber business in the 1980s, the town objected to the statue, citing that it was a violation of town codes given its substantial height. Finding no limitation on flagpole height on the books, the owners of the statue replaced Bunyan's axe with an American flag.[6]
- Norwich- West Main Street Big Bob, a wayward Connecticut cowboy, has been in Norwich since the mid-1960s. For his first 20 years he was on the other side of town. Back then he belonged to Alex Cohen, who used the Muffler Man to draw visitors to his amusement park. That business eventually closed, and when the owners of Surplus Unlimited—who were friends with Al—opened their store in 1982, they bought Big Bob. They had admired him ever since they were kids.
- Patriotic Big Bob has held an American flag since his move and is anchored with cables to the front of the store to prevent people from climbing onto the roof and kicking him over (It's been attempted). At night he is illuminated by a spotlight. Surplus Unlimited keeps Big Bob in good repair, featuring him in its advertising and as artwork on the side of its delivery truck in the parking lot.
Florida
- In front of CSD Truck Repairs in Palm River-Clair Mel
- In front of Aufo Air Muffler & Brake City in Dade City
Kansas
- Muffler Man in front of Brown's Tire in Wichita.
Indiana
- MacAllister Rental outside of Muncie, In. A Paul Bunyan stands outside the main building, looking at Interstate 69
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- Ralph's Muffler shop in Indianapolis.
Idaho
- The World's Largest Janitor, "Big Don", at the Museum of Clean in Pocatello.
- The "lumberjack" at Heyburn Elementary School in St. Maries.[7][8]
Illinois
- Gemini Giant in Wilmington
- A Giant Hot Dog Statue on Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois was relocated from Bunyon's in Cicero upon that restaurateur's retirement.[9]
- Lauterbach Man at Lauterbach Service Center in Springfield
- Spartan at Southeast High School in Springfield
- BIG FAT in Evergreen Park, Paul Bunyan statue on top of Guardian Auto Re-builders
- Blind Without Glasses at 6300 S. Pulaski in Chicago, Indian on top of an eye clinic
- Paul Bunyan at Lamb's Farm in Libertyville.
- 2 muffler men, Paul Bunyan and Beach Boy, at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston
- Stogie Man at Cigars and Stripes in Berwyn
Iowa
- Giant "Phil", Williamsburg. A Phillips 66 Cowboy, Muffler Man, once stood at the Landmark Truck Stop in Williamsburg, at the intersection of I80 and IA-149. It appears on a vintage postcard and possibly now stands with a large fiberglass bull in Waukon.[10]
Louisiana
- In front of Topps Western World, 3003 Topps Trail, Bossier City (facing I-20, near exit 23).
Maine
- Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in J. Eugene Boivin Park, Rumford Maine.
Massachusetts
- Plantation Man, Chicopee. It was originally made for a restaurant in Framingham, then as Uncle Sam for a car dealership in Springfield. It is currently being auctioned and its future is uncertain.[11][12]
- There is a Muffler Man with a large ax and lumberman's hard hat at the entrance to Valley Tree Service on the east side of Route 97 in Groveland.
- A Muffler Man depicted in rural attire and baseball cap stands at Green Valley Equipment Company, on Route 43 in Hancock.[13][14]
Michigan
- Greg E. Normous: Golfer, stands at a putt putt golf course, named for Greg Norman, 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore.
- Golf Giant: Golfer at driving range, 1/2 mile west of Greg E. Normous, New Baltimore.[15]
Missouri
- Bunyan (a Mr. Bendo): Stones Last Resort, Cleveland
- Bunyan (no job too big): Skyline Motors Tractor Trailer Repair, Foristell
- Injun Joe and Country Bumpkin: Bagnell Dam Strip, Lake Ozark
- Muffler Man: Chief Wappalese: Chaonia Landing Resort and Marina, Lake Wappapello
- Cowboy Muffler Man (In Pieces): Croft Automotive and Trailer, Valley Park
- Muffler Man (custom designed as a chef and erected in 2020) Route 66 Food-Truck Park, Springfield
- Mega Major: Opposite Uranus Fudge Factory, 14400 Hwy Z, St Robert
Montana
- There is a Muffler Man in front of the tire store on Montana Ave. in Billings.
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Casino Dude
- Casino Dude Muffler Man at Fort Rockvale Restaurant and Casino in Joliet
- Muffler Man at Plentywood
Nebraska
- "Indian" in the stockade behind Fort Cody Trading Post has been a fixture along I-80 for decades at North Platte, exit 177.
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New Jersey
- Nitro Girl - Black Horse Pike, Blackwood
- Carpet Viking Statue, Route 77, Deerfield
- Muffler man collection - Halfwit, Halfwit head paintball target, Dracula head, Monmoth Road, Holmeston
- Carpet-clutching Muffler Man, Broadway, Jersey City
- Tire Man in Pink - White Horse Pike, Magnolia
- Pirate, Boardwalk, Ocean City
- Barnacle Bill's Amusements, Highway 35, Ortley Beach
- Muffler Man collection, Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
- Happy Halfwit, Highway 73, Winslow
- Cowtown Rodeo, Highway 40, Woodstown[16]
New Mexico
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May Cafe
- Sun Glass, Farmington
- Big Daddy's Flea Market, Las Cruces
- Franciscan RV Inc., Hatch
- John's Used Cars, Gallup (cowboy Muffler Man)
New York
- Gas station in Westchester County 135 N Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford (yellow shirt, green pants)Muffler man
- Mountain Air Campground 1265 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne (red shirt, blue pants)
- Camp Bullowa Boy Scout Camp, Rockland County (classic Paul Bunyan, red shirt with blue pants and ax)
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Muffler Man
North Carolina
- Bradsher Landscape Supply, Raleigh (blue jeans and baseball cap)[17]
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Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Harry's On The Hill Cadillac GMC, Asheville (Chief Pontiac)
- Paul Bunyan holding an axe, with Babe the Blue Ox, Original Log Cabin Company, Rocky Mount
- White's Tire Company, Wilson
North Dakota
- Chieftain Motel, Carrington (figure is a Native American with upraised arm)
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Harvey the Giant Rabbit in Reedville
Pennsylvania
- Cadet Restaurant, Kittanning
- Lugnutz Tire Service, Greensburg
- The Inside Scoop ice cream shop in Coopersburg
- Muffler Man at Mr. Tire, Uniontown
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Giant chip at the Inside Scoop Ice Cream Shop
South Dakota
- Automotive Brake & Exhaust, Sioux Falls - 'Mr. Bendo', arm upraised if holding an exhaust pipe in one hand
- Full Throttle Saloon (new location), 'Windover Willie' originally from Winnemucca, Nevada. Located at 19942 Hwy 79, Vale - Cowboy holding a cigar in his left hand and a mug of beer in his right.
Texas
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Red McCombs
- Red McCombs Big Chief in downtown San Antonio
- Mr. Bendo, Paul Bunyan, at San Angelo
- Glenn Goode and Mary Jean Goode's "Big People!": Cowboy, two Big Johns and a Uniroyal Gal in Gainesville
- Happy The Halfwit at Kenn's Muffler Shop in Beaumont
- 2nd Amendment Cowboy at Cadillac RV Park in Amarillo
- at Wine Garage, east of Fredericksburg on US-290
- A giant with an Alfred E. Neuman head holds an absurdly large muffler at Ken's Muffler and Brake in Dallas, Texas
Tennessee
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Native American in chinos
- Native American in Chinos - Beside Sad Sam's at Exit 112 off of I-65, near Cross Plains.
- Pal's, Kingsport - Man carrying a hamburger
- Pratt's, Kingsport - Indian in loincloth
- Muffler Man at Four Way Mufflers & Motors, 1368 E Broadway, Gallatin
Utah
- "Big John", a coal miner on South Main Street in front of the Helper Civic Auditorium and city library (formerly the city hall) in Helper
- "Mr. Spock," a muffler man repainted to resemble the Mr. Spock sits atop a business in Salt Lake City
Virginia
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Chincoteaque Viking
- Chincoteague Viking, Chincoteague Island
- Auto Muffler King at 5835 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News
- Williamson Road Service Center at 3110 Williamson Road, Roanoke
- Coeburn Red Oak Trading Company.
Washington
- Paul Bunyan, Shelton
- One on roof of SSA Marine building, 1105 Hewitt Avenue, Everett
- 22-foot cowboy muffler man on Highway 12, lower east Pomeroy
Wisconsin
- Gus's Drive-In, East Troy - Gus's Giant [19]
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Gus's Drive-In, East Troy, WI
- Bulik's Amusement Center, Spooner - Cowboy
- Fasco Appliance, Oshkosh- Paul Bunyan
References
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- "Tucson, AZ - Big Ed - Muffler Man". Roadside America. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- Kabar, Kim (January–February 2012). "Men at Work". Westways. Automobile Club of Southern California. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "Carson, CA - Muffler Man". October 18, 2013.
- "Longmont, CO - Muffler Man".
- Muffler Man - Bunyan, Of Necessity, a Patriot
- "St. Maries, Idaho: Paul Bunyan - Big Friend". Roadside America.com. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
- Heyburn Elementary (Official Website) Retrieved June 12, 2015
- Dave Hoekstra (June 4, 2012). "Hot dog merchant who brought giant Paul Bunyan statue to Route 66 dead at 89". Chicago Sun-Times.
- "Missing Muffler Men | American Giants – Muffler Men". Archived from the original on 2015-02-11. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- Kinney, Jim (November 13, 2013). "Chicopee's Plantation Inn, with Plantation Man, to be sold at auction Friday". masslive.com. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- Kinney, Jim (November 15, 2013). "Plantation Man to stay in Greater Springfield, buyer says; Chicopee motel and land fail to sell". masslive.com. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- "Hancock, MA - Muffler Man - The Big Man". RoadsideAmerica.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- jbaker98 (2016-12-09). "The Green Valley Equipment Giant". American Giants - Muffler Men. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- "New Baltimore, MI - Muffler Man: Greg E. Normous". RoadsideAmerica.com.
- "Roadside Attractions Map - The Muffler Men". www.roadsideamerica.com. Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum: The Legend Of The Raleigh Giant". June 24, 2014.
- "Tulsa's own Muffler Man, Buck Atom, to tower over Route 66".
- "Gus's Drive-In: The Muffler Man".
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