The Giants of Route 66: A Conversation with Joel Baker

What is the American Giants Museum? 📍 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT 01:59 - Atlanta, Illinois, USA: https://go.stay22.com/vMU2IS_1h2 03:29 - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA: https://go.stay22.com/3wAbx3z3vf 21:50 - Wilmington, Illinois, USA: https://go.stay22.com/wkHvEnRjB- In this video, we talked with Joel Baker, the visionary behind the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois, to uncover the history and ongoing restoration of Route 66's iconic 1960s fiberglass "Muffler Men." Preparing for the Route 66 Centennial: Filmed just one day after Joel and his team installed their newest towering roadside attractions along the Mother Road, this impromptu interview captures the excitement leading up to the historic 100th anniversary of Route 66. Joel opens up about his passion for tracking down these legendary fiberglass titans and shares the fascinating stories behind the giants standing guard both inside and outside the museum. Key Topics Covered in this Interview: The Origins: How Joel Baker's obsession with finding and saving vintage Muffler Men began. Behind the Fiberglass: The history and creation of these towering 1960s Americana icons. Museum Insights: The specific stories of the giants currently on display in Atlanta, IL. Preserving the Mother Road: The vital role of restoration as Route 66 approaches its centennial celebration and prepares for the next 100 years. If you love roadside Americana, classic car road trips, and the rich history of Route 66, make sure to hit like and subscribe for more stops along the Mother Road! Support the Restoration: Preserving these massive pieces of history takes a village. If you'd like to support Joel's ongoing restoration efforts, consider dropping a donation: 💸 Venmo: @joel-baker-32 Follow Joel Baker & American Giants: YouTube: @AmericanGiants Instagram: @americangiants Facebook: American Giants Museum Website: https://www.americangiantsmuseum.com Read the article on the Route 66 Americana Archive website by following the link below: https://route66americanaarchive.subst... Gear used on this trip: Sony a7R V & Sony a9 III https://sovrn.co/9jddiy4 & https://sovrn.co/8jfoqct Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 and Sony 50-150mm f/2 lens https://sovrn.co/15zlivb & https://sovrn.co/x21p7eu DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and DJI Osmo Action 6 https://sovrn.co/1asf0so & https://sovrn.co/1fbjln9 #Route66 #AmericanGiants #MufflerMen #JoelBaker #Route66Centennial #RoadsideAttractions #Americana #Route66RoadTrip #AtlantaIL #MotherRoad #VintageAmericana #FiberglassGiants #TravelHistory #roadsideamerica #roadsidegiant #mufflerman