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About The_Dude’s Garage
About me and my passion for cars
I've been a car nut as long as I can remember. My dad had a couple of SS Chevys ('63 Impala, '65 El Camino) before I was born, and was still a Chevy man when he died last year. I got the fever from him, but I don't think he ever forgave me for having a Plymouth Volare as my first car, and a Ford Gran Torino now. I'm still a Chevy man at heart. I bought the Volare when I was 15, and swapped out the 2-barrel 318 for a dual-quad 440 before I got my license. The car looked like crap, but she was the fastest thing in the area!
Dale Earnhardt got me into NASCAR when I was about 10, with his take-no-prisoners style. I'm still a fan of his today, and Dale jr is my favorite current driver. I like Pro Stock drags too, but not top fuel or funny car. I can't identify with cars that don't look like cars.
My first car
1978 Plymouth Volare
Car I wish I still had
1978 Plymouth Volare
My dream car
1967 Corvette Big-Block 4-speed convertible
Favorites
- Type of racing: NASCAR
- Driver: Dale Earnhardt
- Driving song: Life is a Highway
- Car movie: Talledega Nights
- Car magazine: Super Chevy
— Profile last updated: Sep 13, 2011
The_Dude’s Groups 1 – 10 of 10
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Chevys for girls and boys
Enthusiast
anyone who likes chevy can join and share there thoughts
Arkansas, United States
Classisc, Muscle, and Music 
Enthusiast
THis group is for people like me. I love old classics like the Bel-Air and the original Vette to pure muscle like the 70 LS6 Chevelle or the 69 Z28. But you cant count out music. Since the fortys music and cars have been fused into this beautiful monster we have today.
Ohio, United States
Corvair Mafia
Enthusiast
First things first: The Corvair Mafia IS NOT A CHALLENGE GROUP! The purpose of The Corvair Mafia is to raise awareness of the Corvair as a viable Hobby/Collector/Special Interest/Performance car in the minds of our fellow Motortopia members through participation in the Motortopia Challenges....
Pennsylvania, United States
Corvair Nuts
Enthusiast
This is the group to chat about the Chevrolet Corvair. If you love Corvairs, or are just curious, join us!
Nebraska, United States
Don't Challenge UNDERDOGS!
Enthusiast
Too many times, especially when there's a prize at stake, members try for "The Easy Win" by challenging cars that just aren't comparable to their own. For instance, a Mustang GT against a Honda Civic 4-door. That challenge is what made me want to start this group. Sure, the Mustang can out do the...
Pennsylvania, United States
Everything MOPAR
Enthusiast
North Carolina, United States
Independent Challengers
Enthusiast
Our goal is to promote independant thought among those Motortopia members who enjoy the Challenges. There have been a lot of ugly accusations flying about how players "Cheat" or ask their friends to vote for their cars regardless of what the car is up against. This goes against the spirit of...
Pennsylvania, United States
NASCAR FANS
Enthusiast
I would like to start a group that is really into NASCAR as I am. My wife and I are NASCAR members and going on 25 years a fan and supporter of their chairities. This group, I hope would be able to meet at the tracks through this chat site.
Nebraska, United States
THE DAWG POUND
Enthusiast
THIS GROUP IS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEIR CARS OR TRUCKS , PEOPLE THAT WANT TO HAVE GOOD TIME , WE BELIEVE NO MATTER WHAT YOU DRIVE ITS SPECIAL TO YOU ,
South Carolina, United States
The Ford Vs. Chevy rivalry...
Enthusiast
Formed by two guys that have a mutual respect for each others cars yet have a strong rivalry to beat each other. Limited exclusively to the Ford Vs. Chevy crowd. Flamin will not be tolerated.
North Carolina, United States
Business Groups
Phoenix Specialty Coatings
Business
PHOENIX SPECIALTY COATINGS Where Your Parts Are Reborn Professional powder coating geared specifically to the automotive / motorcycle enthusiast and pro builder. I'm a custom one-off and Mopar parts restoration specialist. PSC's Business Group was the first powder coating shop to appear...
Tennessee, United States
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- Nov 17, 2011 at 8:10 am
- It's a work in progress... Paint will be comming soon... I can't wait until I am close to being done with the car... Family come first and that were most of my money is.... I do like your G-8.
- Jul 20, 2011 at 1:13 pm
- Hey man, got a new car, an 80 firebird, last year of that body, got no pics yet cause of stupid computer, but its chevy blue with white pinstriping, a camaro spoiler, trans am running gear, and louvers, if u wanna talk, leave comments, im on a laptop from 99 and i hate it=(, gotta get a new 1, am bored
- Jul 6, 2011 at 6:09 pm
- Nice Rides i like your style....
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Well movie fans, it happened... The climactic scene in "The Big Lebowski" in the bowling alley parking lot happened to me yesterday evening, but it was at Pep Boys, not a bowling alley. I've been having trouble with the Torino running rough recently, so I...
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