by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jan 25, 2026 | Giant Statues, Muffler Men and His giant Friends, Route 66 Adventure
The Giants That Have Appeared 2025 Route 66 never sits still for long—and since my last blog update in July 2025, a whole new cast of larger-than-life characters has popped up along the Mother Road. From iconic Uniroyal Girls to fresh Muffler Men creations, these...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 18, 2025 | Giant Statues, Muffler Men and His giant Friends, Texas Destinations
A Howdy Heard Across Texas Every fall, Dallas transforms into a hub of excitement as the State Fair of Texas takes over Fair Park. The aroma of fried foods fills the air, the midway lights sparkle, and families from across the state — and far beyond — gather for weeks...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 17, 2025 | Giant Statues, Muffler Men and His giant Friends, Roadside Attractions
Giants of the Roadside If you’ve ever taken a road trip across America, chances are you’ve spotted them—those towering fiberglass giants known as Muffler Men. Created by the International Fiberglass Company in the 1960s, these oversized figures once stood guard at gas...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 7, 2025 | Muffler Men and His giant Friends
Chasing the A Giant And The Man Bringing One Back On old Dunes Highway in Gary, Indiana, a 20-plus-foot Frank-N-Stein once held a foamy mug and a chili dog over a little hot-dog stand with big dreams. He vanished in the early 1980s and turned into a local legend—until...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 23, 2025 | Muffler Men and His giant Friends
Uniroyal Gals: The women of the Muffler Men Giants When people think of roadside giants, the first image that often comes to mind is the classic “Muffler Man” — those towering fiberglass figures that once advertised muffler shops, gas stations, and burger joints. But...
