At a Truckstop in Idaho Falls

Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:56 pm

Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:58 pm

Are those built from original parts? Or are they fiberglass?

Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:02 pm

I believe this was done by John Muszala's Pacific Fighters soon after there relocation to Idaho. The TBM is from a bunch of TBM parts they acquired. The Mustang is fiberglass.
Rich

Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:06 pm

If I had the money and wherewithall, I'd open up a bar and have similar decor. That's some truckstop!

Zack

Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:13 pm

You're right Rich...the Mustang is all fiberglass, and the Avenger is a composite of the real deal! Pretty cool! I tried to get the female attendent to pose, but no dice!!

Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:15 pm

Gary,

Did you happen to find out the name of the artist that painted the mural?

Zack

Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:20 pm

No, I didn't even think of it to be honest....was in a hurry...Will check it out next time!!

Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:49 pm

Wow thats too cool!! I'm looking for places around the northwest to go for motorcycle rides. I may have to go there!

Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:35 pm

how did you happen on this place?? i try to avoid truck stops like the plague!! you must have been pleasantly surprised. i always dreamed of owning a bar in that theme as well.

Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:05 pm

tom d. friedman wrote:how did you happen on this place?? i try to avoid truck stops like the plague!!

Gary is a truck driver who owns his own truck. I think truck stops come with the job.
Rich

Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:21 pm

51fixer wrote:
tom d. friedman wrote:how did you happen on this place?? i try to avoid truck stops like the plague!!

Gary is a truck driver who owns his own truck. I think truck stops come with the job.
Rich

They also have some of the best chow...

Lynn

Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:21 pm

51fixer wrote:
tom d. friedman wrote:how did you happen on this place?? i try to avoid truck stops like the plague!!

Gary is a truck driver who owns his own truck. I think truck stops come with the job.
Rich

They also have some of the best chow...

Lynn

Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:58 am

Ditto Rich.....I was there getting fuel, and was really supprised when I went in to pay...had to go back and get the camera.....this truckstop is on highwat 92 on north side of town...

Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:00 am

Zachary wrote:If I had the money and wherewithall, I'd open up a bar and have similar decor. That's some truckstop!

Zack

There used to be a restaurant in Irvine, CA with a Stearman hung inverted above the bar. It got its revenge though as it would drip a drop of oil on a customer every once in a while. Don

Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:06 am

Anybody around the Denver area remember the Convair 880 that used to be a restaurant? I believe it was north of Den...around Erie....Longmont ...I stumbled across it 1993-94...was closed then