Hayward, California: Big Mike the Muffler Man
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Bell Plastics
- Address:
- 2020 National Ave., Hayward, CA
- Directions:
- Bell Plastics. In an industrial park. I-880/Nimitz Fwy exit 28. Drive west on Winton Ave. for one mile. At the stoplight, turn left onto Clawiter Rd, then make first right onto National Ave. Drive a quarter-mile. You'll see a blue building on the left; Big Mike is in the alley next to it.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Towering fiberglass statue in the Paul Bunyan style, made in the 1960s. Spent decades as a car wash symbol holding a scrub brush, then a tire salesman until the business closed. In 2013 he reappeared at a plastics fabrication business.
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Sunday, August 27th was a major milestone for Hayward's favorite fiberglass Muffler Man, Big Mike. He's been a roadside fixture in town since 1967, imperiled when the business around him closed, then rescued and restored at nearby Bell Plastics. Collector and Bell Plastics owner Bruce Kennedy hosted an open house for Big Mike's birthday, inviting fans and the public to gaze upon the assembled roadside giants while snacking on hot dogs. Visitor were also treated to facility tours, and given special molded plastic keepsakes created before their very eyes! That's our kind of birthday party.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 08/27/2017]
We didn't know until recently that Bruce Kennedy -- owner of four Muffler Men -- was an accomplished juggler, with many juggler pals. He has some juggling plans for one of his statues; his R&D department is still working on the details.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 04/12/2014]
Big Mike the Muffler Man in his Halloween costume.
[S Winston, 01/19/2014]
Bruce Kennedy let us know that his two Muffler Men are now available as Bobble Heads. Big Mike (a Bunyan) and Big Don (a Cowboy) are accurately depicted -- and both hold axes. "If someone stops by they are $20.00 plus $1.80 sales tax. 1st class mail is $7.00. Or people can buy them on my website and pay by paypal. "
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