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Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Muffler Man: Mr. Bendo

Fiberglass giant arrived in Nov. 1965. Named for his muffler shop's Huth Tube Bender, which could bend a single metal tube into a twisty exhaust pipe. Moved to new Sioux Falls muffler shop in June 2018.

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Elvis Presley imitating Muffler Man.

Muffler Man - Mr. Bendo

Here is a picture of Mr. Bendo as Elvis. He lives at Bucks Muffler Shop in Sioux Falls, SD.

[Jerry Wallenstein, 03/10/2002]

Jerry is the owner of Bucks. His muffler man has an occasional gig imitating Elvis Presley.

Muffler Man - Mr. Bendo

Mister Bendo has disappeared from the front of Buck's Muffler. When a local radio station asked Buck's where he went, they said he'd been sent to Minnesota for repair. They also assured the community that he'd return.

[Eric Renshaw, 07/05/2001]
Muffler Man - Mr. Bendo

I had Buck's Muffler (Sioux Falls) replace the muffler on my car. While waiting, I took a look at their bulletin board. It has very interesting photos on Muffler Men all over the U.S. There is a good one of Mr.Bendo in an Elvis costume . He stands guard outside, holding a tailpipe in his hands. Also they did a great job replacing my muffler at a reasonable price.

[Fred Lehmann, 09/03/1998]

Muffler Man: Mr. Bendo

Automotive Brake and Exhaust

Address:
2516 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
Directions:
Automotive Brake and Exhaust. South side of the city. I-229 exit 3. Drive north one mile on US Hwy 229 BUS/S. Minnesota Ave. Mr. Bendo will be on the right, between 34th and 33rd Sts.
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