Stone Baker is planning a series of videos on YouTube titled “American Giants,” about his obsession with fiberglass statues (aka Muffler Men) that graced roadsides during the 1960s and ’70s.
Baker posted another promotional video for the series, set to begin this spring. You’ll see several Muffler Men along Route 66 in Illinois in this clip.
Although the number of Muffler Men has declined over the years, at least a dozen still populate the Mother Road.
Baker also has launched a blog about his hobby. If you want to keep up with his videos, subscribe to his YouTube channel.
The first episode for American Giants came out on June 13. It features the soda jerk found not to far from route 66 and the next episode will feature the Lauterbach muffler man in Springfield. The first season will deal with all route 66 and Chicago muffler men in IL. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHfmus-H2Bo