Shortly after International Fiberglass purchased Bob Prewitt’s molds, they realized the Paul Bunyan statue was a good seller. The giant could be configured into a few different kinds of giants, and it wasn’t long before they were selling cowboys, Indians, half wits (snerds), and pirate versions of the giant. However, the Paul Bunyan remained the most popular during the 10 years that I.F. was in business. Today, more of these versions can be found then any other.

International Fiberglass sold dozens of the Paul Bunyan Muffler Man in the early 60s, one such Lumberjack was ordered in 1963. It is not known who ordered him, but we do know he was

Oregon Pavilion lumber show! Photo: Bill Cotter of worldsfairphotos.com

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