True Story of Crazy Tim Conklin and Life of Tow Mater Jr. By: Crazy Tim Conklin Crazy Tim Conklin is a man with a sad life, but he sure does love to hunt and fish and has always worked hard. He started drinking in his early thirties and got the nickname of Crazy Tim. At the time, he also "dirty danced" to earn extra cash, and the ladies were very nice. But then he found Tow Mater Jr. and had to help him out. They became great friends, and Crazy Tim became a stepdad to him. Together, they are out to find Tow's dad, Tow Mater Sr.