Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Some Mustang stories are about horsepower, some about restorations, and others, family traditions. Rick's story is about love, determination, and keeping a promise. When his aging mother shared one final wish—to ride once more in the 1965 Mustang convertible she had owned before it was sold while his father was serving in Vietnam—Rick set out on an incredible mission. Against the odds, he tracked down her original car, brought it back into the family, and later honored her memory by taking one final ride with her ashes resting on the console, alongside his sons. It's a story that spans generations and reminds us that sometimes a classic Mustang becomes much more than a car—it becomes the keeper of a family's most treasured memories. Rick has owned that special Mustang for the past eight years, and today he's here to share the remarkable journey behind it. Rick, welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years . Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Connect with Doug doug@turnkeypodcast.com Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to me: doug@TurnkeyPodcast.com Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast!

Some Mustangs are bought. Some are built. And then there are the rare ones that become part of a family's story for generations. Today's guest is Robert , the caretaker of a very special 1966 Mustang that has been in his family since it rolled off the showroom floor. Originally purchased new by his grandfather, the car found its way to Robert when his grandfather passed away, making it much more than a classic Mustang—it's a family legacy on four wheels. Although Robert has only been the owner for a few years, he's continuing a story that began nearly 60 years ago. Today we'll talk about his grandfather, the memories tied to the car, what it's like preserving an original family Mustang, and why some cars become part of who we are. Robert, welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years . We're glad you're here. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Connect with Doug doug@turnkeypodcast.com Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to me: doug@TurnkeyPodcast.com Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler

Some people own a classic Mustang. Others build a relationship with one over a lifetime. Today's guest has lived with the same Mustang for more than 36 years. What began as a father-and-son project at age 15 became something much bigger—a place to learn, to heal, and to stay connected to the man who first handed him a wrench. Through new floors, fresh paint, engine swaps, brake upgrades, and countless hours in the garage, this Mustang has been there for every major chapter of his life. And even after losing his father five years ago, the ritual continues—one drive, one polish, one memory at a time. This isn't just a story about restoring a Mustang. It's about how sometimes the cars we love end up restoring us. Let's welcome Jon to the show. Jon Joriman's Mustang Story: My father was a huge classic car guy. He bought and sold multiple cars, and I would help or be in the way in my preteen and teen years. I fell in love with Mustangs when I was about 15. My father purchased one as a father/son project, and I still have it 36 years later. I am now 51. I have painted it, replaced the 289 with a 6-banger, replaced the floors, new interior, and installed disc brakes in the front. I have touched every nut and bolt over the years. The majority of the work happened at various times in my life where the garage was my therapy space - 16-18, trying to figure out life; 25-28, when I had a new family; 45-50, becoming an empty nester and dealing with his death. About 5 years ago, my father passed away, and I still go out to the garage to polish or work on it. I drive it weekly to bring back great memories. The car is part of me, and I would be happy to share my story. I also inherited a 1957 Ford Retractable from him. He purchased it sight unseen when I was 4 - 45 years ago. It had a huge tree on the roof and trunk, which provided firewood for the winter and a starting car that was not good enough to junk, but my father had a vision, and the car has won national car shows. But that is another podcast. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Connect with Doug doug@turnkeypodcast.com Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to me: doug@TurnkeyPodcast.com Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler

Back again to the podcast, Danny Stucker has been a car guy since he was old enough to hold a wrench, and since my latest addiction of buying and restoring Fords of all shapes and sizes, Danny has been a key motivator of all of the "outside my comfort zone" repairs over the last few years. Danny, welcome back to Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast. Do you own an early-year Mustang? Yes How long have you owned your ride? Yes, since 2020 If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? Complete driveline upgrades and built a performance 6 cylinder 200 What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car? Coil over suspension Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Connect with Doug doug@turnkeypodcast.com Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to me: doug@TurnkeyPodcast.com Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler

Jim Foster has owned his Mustang for nearly 50 years, and in that time, the car has become far more than just transportation. Nicknamed “DABEEST,” this Mustang has survived hundreds of thousands of miles, an engine rebuild after 450,000 miles on the road, a serious accident, and a full restoration that brought it back to life in 2008. On this episode of Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast, James shares the stories behind decades of ownership, the upgrades that made the biggest difference, and what it’s like staying connected to the same classic car through so many chapters of life. If you’ve ever wondered what makes someone keep a Mustang for half a century, this conversation delivers the answer. Snapshot Early Mustang owner for almost 50 years Owns a Mustang named “DABEEST” Not in the restoration or Mustang parts business Longtime enthusiast with a deep personal history tied to the car Major Work Completed Rebuilt the engine after putting approximately 450,000 miles on the car Added: Shorty headers Edelbrock 600 CFM carburetor US MAG wheels/rims The car was involved in an accident in 2006 Restoration completed, and the car returned in 2008 www.dabeest.com Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to me: doug@TurnkeyPodcast.com Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Adam's Polishes: https://adamspolishes.com/ How have we not met until now -- and only then via coincidence. Mustangs, F-100s, and a laundry list of acquaintances in common. Adam Pitale is the kind of guy who’s been obsessed with making things shine since he was a kid—literally starting by cleaning and polishing bikes as a pre-teen. That obsession turned into a hustle, then a business, and eventually into what we now know as Adam’s Polishes. He launched it back in 2000 in California, not from some grand plan, but because he needed to make a living—and figured there had to be a better way to keep things looking perfect. Today, Adam’s built a global brand around that same mindset: a little obsessive, a little unconventional, and completely driven by doing things better than “good enough.” He’s the guy who’d rather wash a forklift—or Classic Ford —than let it stay dirty… and that pretty much tells you everything you need to know about how he shows up in business. I coincidentally connected with Adam when I saw he was recently selling a classic Ford truck on Marketplace. Which I must add did finally close. Adam, welcome to the podcast. I have at least a half dozen of your products sitting in my garage right now -- coincidence? I think not. Adam's Polishes https://adamspolishes.com/ Enzo's Hand Wash and Detail: https://www.enzoshandwash.com/ Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler

Today on Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast , we’re talking legacy—real legacy. Our guest has been riding in the same Mustang since 1966… yeah, you heard that right. Bought new by his mom, it officially became his in 1980, and over the decades, it’s evolved into something far beyond stock—rebuilt from the ground up with just a couple of original pieces still hanging on. He’s called it The Mistress, The Beast, and the Hot Rod… and once you hear this story, you’ll understand why. If you love long-term ownership, serious transformation, and the kind of Mustang story you just can’t replicate today—this one’s for you. Let’s get into it. David Gast, welcome to the podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early-year Mustang? Yes. If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride? Mom bought it new. I have been in it since 1966, 60 years. It became mine around 1980. If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name? She has been called The Mistress, The Beast, and the "Hot Rod" among other names over the years. If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? Drivetrain, Body, Interior, suspension, brakes. I think the only original parts are the rear end housing and the passenger door. What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car? EFI, perhaps. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler

Do you own an early-year Mustang? Yes. How long have you owned your ride? 4 years this past December. Have you named your car? Yes. I named her Merida from the Disney movie Brave. My license plate says BRVHRT ( Braveheart), and my last name is Wallace. If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? I upgraded the front suspension. I did the Shelby drop and installed GT springs. Wilsood disc brakes. I upgraded to a 9" rear-end with 3.55 gears. Replaced the 3-speed automatic transmission with a T-5. What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car? None. I am completely finished. I even signed my glove box door. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler

Today's guest is Jon Davis -- he can trace his Mustang roots back to the original owner. How cool would it be if we all could step into that time machine? Jon, welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast. Quick recap: In this episode of the Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast, host Doug interviewed John Davis about his 1965 Ford Mustang, which John purchased in 2011 from its third owner. John shared details about the car's history, including its assembly in San Jose, California, in August 1965, and its original LA market specifications. The Mustang, which John affectionately calls "Pony," has been well-maintained with recent suspension work and brake repairs, though John prefers its unrestored condition with its patina and original parts. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or maybe a Classic Falcon or Galaxy? I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. And you get to turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. ClassicFordRentals.com Eric Reding From what I can see from the pictures, today's guest is all about keeping it pure. His 1966 Wimbledon White Mustang Coupe with a 6-banger 200 under the hood is so clean you could just as easily see it on the showroom floor 60 years ago. Excited to talk. Eric Reding, welcome to the Ford Mustang: The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early-year Mustang? Yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride? 4 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name? The Old Lady If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? Engine repaint; suspension refresh; cooling system repair; exhaust manifold replace; dual bowl install; under hood repair/repaint; so much tuning What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car? Eventual interior door paint refresh; muffler replace; T5 maybe one day Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

The podcast episode featured Mike Clemens, who shared the story of his 1965 Fastback Mustang from the movie "The Bucket List." Mike explained how the car was purchased for the film and later sold, only to be reacquired 15 years later. He detailed the car's modifications for the movie, including a roll bar and square tube steel for the sideswipe scene. Mike also discussed his passion for classic Mustangs, having owned three similar cars before this one. The episode concluded with a discussion about the potential for renting classic cars for various productions and events. Bucket List Race Scene: https://youtu.be/mtZR_5sBqmI?si=XCZ_ZDlGypH18jqk Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Got a classic Ford in SoCal? Mustang. F-Series. Survivor. Patina. Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon. Visit ClassicFordRentals.com , scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let’s get your truck or Mustang working. Now, onto today's guest. What could be more fun than one Classic Mustang? TWO!! Here to share her Mustang story and how she got into a 1965 and a 1972 pony, welcome Jen Ketrow to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Today on Ford Mustang: The Early Years , we’re diving into the journey of a lifelong Mustang dream—centered on a 1965 Fastback that’s evolved through multiple rebuilds, setbacks, and reinventions. From a rough Craigslist purchase with questionable prior work, to a budget-minded daily driver, to a full-blown high-horsepower street-and-track build, this story captures the heart of Mustang ownership: passion, persistence, and the emotional pull of a car that just won’t let go. It’s a testament to the imperfect, personal, and ever-evolving first-gen Mustang—Vik Day, welcome to the show. Vik Day - today's guest He bought his dream car—a 1965 Mustang Fastback—in December 2018, nearly 20 years after first wanting one. Before that, he’d owned and driven performance cars like a Porsche 996 GT3, an air-cooled 911, and even a 1970 Bronco he quickly sold. But he kept coming back to the pull of a first-gen Mustang. He found a Wimbledon White Fastback on Craigslist in Denver. He shipped it to Texas, only to discover it was far rougher than advertised: a non-original T-code car with a tired 289, questionable mechanical work, unsafe wiring, poor rust repairs, and dangerously low oil pressure. Still, it had a beautiful red deluxe pony interior and working factory R12 A/C—enough to justify saving it. He began by prioritizing safety and drivability with upgraded brakes, suspension components, fuel and brake lines, a clutch conversion, and a full electrical cleanup, choosing not to rebuild the original engine since it was already near the end of its life. He then installed a budget-friendly Blueprint 302 with Holley Sniper EFI to create a reliable daily driver that made strong rear-wheel power and sounded great, but the engine suffered a catastrophic bearing failure after just 6,500 miles, leading to a warranty rebuild and months of downtime. Now he’s fully committed to building the ultimate dual-purpose Mustang—comfortable enough for street use and a car seat, yet capable on track in Houston heat—with a 507-hp Ford Racing 363, TKX transmission, upgraded suspension, steering, chassis stiffening, and supporting hardware. Along the way, he tested his loyalty by buying other Mustangs, including a pristine Rangoon Red ’65 Fastback and a high-school-dream Foxbody, but kept coming back to the original T-code; despite its flaws, it remains his favorite, and he plans to complete the latest evolution, or is he? Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

"My 67 mustang has always been my dream car. It's a Mustang coupe 289 with a C4 transmission, power steering, power brakes, and deluxe interior. I've owned it for 3 years already and I have done extensive work to get it to where I want it to be. The Mustang is mostly up to my standards but the work never ends on these cars. Currently I'm working on the front floors and going to add factory style AC to it." Edgar, welcome to the podcast. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

MotorCity Grind IG Page https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/ Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Ford Mustang community, our guest today is one of the most versatile racers in motorsports— Stephen Cox . He’s competed on dirt and asphalt, ovals and road courses, open wheel, stock cars, and even off-road desert racing—and he’s won in all of them. With 34 career victories, 124 Top 5 finishes, Stephen’s resume is as deep as it is diverse. He’s also CEO of Sopwith Motorsports Television Productions , a familiar face on Fox and NBCSN, and the proud owner of Blue Thunder , a Fox-body Mustang with its own racing pedigree. Let's talk to Stephen. Welcome to the podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride? 43 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name? Blue Thunder If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? Performance suspension Racing engine 5 speed, 9" rear end What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car? New interior this winter Links: Blue Thunder on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565384990613 Blue Thunder on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theblue_thunder_/ McGunegill Engines - https://www.mcgunegillengines.com/ Stifflers Engineering - https://buystifflers.com/ Cold Case Radiators - https://www.coldcaseradiators.com Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com " Keep it safe, keep it rollin,’ and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Long before we get to disc brake upgrades, Shelby drops and changing gearing ratios, we've got to bake our combustible recipe. Every engine needs five things to roar to life: fuel, air, spark, compression, and timing. Miss just one, and you’re probably listening to this episode on the side of the road. Today, we break down the mechanics behind the machines—and the lessons they teach us about precision, balance, and getting it all to fire in sync. Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years and Ford Trucks, the Early Years Podcasts, where today we will get you tuned up and on the road. Let's bring in our resident expert, Jonathan, welcome back to the podcast -- it's been way too long. That’s the whole recipe for a running engine: Fuel – Correct amount of gasoline delivered into the cylinder. Air – Oxygen mixed in the right ratio with fuel for combustion. Spark – Ignition source (spark plug, or compression ignition in a diesel) to light the mixture. Compression – Pistons squeezing the air/fuel mixture to the right pressure for efficient burn. Timing – All of the above happen at exactly the right moment in the engine cycle. If any one of those is missing or out of sync, the engine won’t run properly. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! "Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time!" -Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

Previously r ecorded poolside at my home in Ojai, California, this time he's calling in from down under -- in Australia -- meet George, owner, inventor, founder of Bangin Headlights.. Installed in both Jewel, my '65, but also Joe Jewel's little brother's, my '67 F-250. Not only is George a Classic Mustang enthusiast and owner, he’s an entrepreneur with a dream – to brighten up everyone’s road ahead. 3 years later, we are checking in. Connect with George: Instagram : @banginheadlights https://www.instagram.com/banginheadlights/ Link to get YOUR Bangin’ Headlights: www.TheMustangPodcast.com/headlights Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast (social media) Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’, and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

According to today's guest, Joycelyn Armstrong, her dad was a Ford dealer from 1970-1987. Quote, " He bought all of his children cars that were built the year we were born. I was born in 1965, and I still have my ‘65 convertible. H e bought the car when I was 15, and it is my first car and still with me. " Joycelyn, welcome to the Ford Mustang: The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride? 45 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name? Not yet - haha If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done? She was restored by my brother when my dad bought it in 1980. It was powder blue and rough. She got the works. I promptly killed the motor, so she got a new motor - that’s a whole other story. The best upgrade we’re power brakes in the early 2000s. I weigh a whopping 95 lbs, so getting her to stop was a feat. I spun her 180 degrees to stop in a rainstorm and stared directly at the guy behind me. It was time. What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car? Good question. I often ponder if she should get a facelift lift but since I haven’t, I don’t want her to look prettier than me. We look our age, and I am trying to decide if that is a bad thing. Your listeners can weigh in. Video interview: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nKFJcPofmf2rII9SbOjQYurlHMblcHUX?usp=drive_link Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! " Keep it safe, keep it rollin,’ and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler doug@turnkeypodcast.com Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge

With a stable of Mustangs from all generations, David Shaffer is the envy of any loyal Mustang enthusiast. Excited to welcome back David to the podcast. David, welcome back. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: Many If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: Added more cars What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: Keeping them - that's enough! Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! " Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time! " Doug Sandler doug@turnkeypodcast.com Rent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special events www.ClassicFordRentals.com Sign up today free of charge