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About CARNUT’s Garage
About me and my passion for cars
I have been fascinated with cars as far back as I can remember. While I was a kid, my parents had numerous cars with big V8s. I started driving at 13 in a Jeep out in the back woods of West Virginia.
As a kid, probably the most influential car for me was a 1971 Mustang Mach 1, 429 Cobra Jet with Ram Air, bright red with black hood and interior. That car left such an impression on me that I was forever hooked on muscle cars. That passion only increased as the years went on, I married a mechanic's daughter, and am now building a restoration shop.
Although I prefer many of the Ford muscle cars, I like a lot of different makes and models. I currently have 2 Mustangs, an Oldsmobile Cutlass, and a Dodge truck.
My first car
The first car that I owned is the 1977 Olds Cutlass you see on this page. I still have it.
Car I wish I still had
Two cars actually:
1970 Mustang coupe - I bought this car as a reward to myself for graduating from college. It was red with a black interior, 302 with C4 auto. I added '69 styled steel wheels, full length headers and dual exhaust. I had a ton of fun with the car, never had any mechanical problems, and sold it to help pay for my Mach 1.
1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme Special Edition- this had a factory Hurst Olds style paint scheme in metallic lime green and white. Had a 350 with factory Quadrajet, TH350 trans and posi rear. I have only seen one other like it. Don't know how many were made, but I bet there were very few.
My dream car
Hard to say, depends on what day of the week it is. Here are a few of them:
'65 Shelby GT350 - white w/blue stripes
'67 Shelby GT350 - Brittany Blue w/white stripes
'69 Mustang Boss 302 - Calypso Coral (orange)
'64 Ford Thunderbolt 427 - white
'69 Olds 442 - red
'69 Hurst Olds - white
'69 Camaro RS/SS - blue w/white stripes
'70 Dodge Challenger Hemi - black
'70 Plymouth Cuda AAR - yellow
and the list goes on...
Car clubs I’m in
USMCF - United States Muscle Car Federation
MCA - Mustang Club of America
Favorites
- Type of racing: SCCA road racing
- Driving song: 289 HiPo with open headers at 6,000 RPM. Who needs a stereo?
- Car movie: Bullitt
- Car magazine: Hemmings Muscle Machines, Mustang Monthly
- Car game: Can I take this 30mph turn at 70mph? Let's see!
— Profile last updated: Jun 1, 2012
| Date Joined | Jan 26, 2007 |
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| Photos | 107 photos in 10 albums |
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Enthusiast Groups
Ford Mustang Enthusiasts
Enthusiast
An extension of the original global Facebook Mustang group, Ford Mustang Enthusiasts, this group is for people who own a Mustang (or three), or just enjoy Mustangs in general.
Florida, United States
Mach 1's unite
Enthusiast
This is a group for anyone who either owns or shares a passion for the Mach 1.
Indiana, United States
Oldsmobile Rocketcars
Enthusiast
1960's and 70's oldsmobile performance cars parts and info!!!!
Florida, United States
Club Groups
The United States Muscle Car Federation is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, maintenance and enjoyment of ALL American Makes and Model Muscle Cars and Trucks. We are an all inclusive organization and show no particular favoritism toward any specific automobile manufacturer. We welcome...
Virginia, United States
CARNUT’s Events
| Date | Title |
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| May 25, 2013 | 8th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show and Parade |
| May 26, 2012 | 7th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Show and Parade |
| Jul 25, 2009 | Autorama 09 / Pony Car Showdown V |
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The Ford GT40 Story
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The Shelby Daytona Coupe Story
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The Shelby Cobra roadsters dominated the American tracks in 1963. Looking at the coming 1964 racing season, Shelby had his eye on European racing and realized he needed a new weapon to "whip Ferrari’s ass." Ferrari was the ongoing World Manufacturer’s...
Mustangs in Early Trans-Am Racing, a Brief History
Dec 4, 2007
During the mid-60's, pony cars were hot. The Ford Mustang was selling so well the other manufacturers came out with their own version of the short trunk cars. Owners and enthusiasts started taking their pony cars to the race track making sedan racing ever...
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