The Muffler Man Files

The Muffler Man represents the finest of a vanishing national identity. Roadside Americana that symbolized a growing nation, big and vibrant. Right hand up, left hand down, these 18' and 25' behemoths once held mufflers in their mighty hands. These days, the "King of Kitsch" is used in a variety of ways from sea to shining sea. They vanish, only to resurface years later, a couple doors down the street with new clothes and shiny new props. On this Blog, we share and compare.

Saturday, June 02, 2007

With a Little "Helper" From My Friends

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Ah, the Muffler Man from Helper, UT.....I remember him well from my trip there in 2005. My friend, Crystal sent this wonderful picture court...
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Friday, September 30, 2005

Pardon Me Boys, Is That the Chatanooga Chew Chew...

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My friends Rockey and Jeff took a nice little ride down one of the world's greatest roads for motorcycling, "The Tail of the Dragon...
Thursday, September 29, 2005

I've Got You, Babe's...

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The Babe's Muffler Man has eluded me for years. A Muffler Man that's actually holding a real muffler! So my friend Dan took the time...
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Sunday, September 25, 2005

The Jolly Green Giant Rides a Harley...

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I'm doin' 80 on the highway thru Blue Earth, Minnesota when I see outta the corner of my eye an unbelievable site. The Jolly Green ...
Saturday, September 24, 2005

Making a Planada and Sticking to It...

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First off, this guy isn't in Merced as folks like to believe. He's in Planada...a sleepy little farming village east of Highway 99. ...

Getting Tired in Billings...

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I caught on to this guy while staying at the world's first KOA in Billings, Montana. While dodging beavers and staving off west nile vi...

Downtown LA, Auto Alley near the County Coroner's Office...

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"Sergio" has a cataract in his right eye. How do I know his name is Sergio? Because somebody scribbled it on his shirt with a Shar...

High Five from Vista, California...

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This big lug is only 3 minutes away from Highway 78, using Sycamore Ave., but people rarely take the time to visit. What's odd to me is ...
Saturday, September 17, 2005

Indian Variety Muffler Man from Minnesconsin...

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The Wild Child took a special trip to Minnesconsin to get this pic of an Indian variety Muffler Man. He's holding a big stick with a lea...
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Friday, September 16, 2005

The Damnedest Thing You'll Ever See...

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Privately owned, this is one fiberglas statue that most folks just won't believe. Oddly, BOTH hands have been modified to point downwar...

World Famous Joor Muffler Man from Escondido...

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The Joor Muffler Man from Escondido is WORLD FAMOUS! He's stood at the corner of East Valley Parkway and Juniper for over 30 years. Eve...
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