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Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast Doug Sandler, Turnkey Podcast Production, TurnKey Podcast, Doug Sandler
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Welcome to the Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years podcast, every week we will have conversations with collectors, experts, weekend warriors and those in the know when it comes to First Generation ponies. Start your engines and let’s go!
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Hemmings Celebrates Milestone 70th at SEMA
Jonathan Shaw, as the President of Hemmings, expressed, “Hemmings is the original collector car marketplace, and we have grown and evolved our business over time to provide products and services that meet the needs of enthusiasts who enjoy buying and selling collector vehicles. Our 70th Anniversary celebration kicks off at the SEMA Show by unveiling our new brand icon and will continue throughout 2024 with the launch of many new product offerings across our marketplace, services, media, and events businesses. At Hemmings, we remain resolutely focused on uplifting and growing the collector car community.”
At the SEMA Show, attendees will be able to experience the new brand, featured prominently on the Las Vegas monorail and at the Hemmings Booth (#22493 in Central Hall), to learn more about the rebranding, new Hemmings.com Services, and all the news connected to the 70th anniversary.
The highlights of this celebration include:
Hemmings Brand Icon: The versatile new Hemmings brand icon is ideal for digital media, print materials, merchandise, and event branding. It captures the spirit of Hemmings as a brand that is “Driven by Drivers” TM and celebrates the driver's experience. The brand icon will also be prominently featured in new Hemmings advertising in the coming months.Hemmings Marketplace Mobile App: The new Hemmings App brings The World’s Largest Collector Car Marketplace to the palm of your hand with new features and capabilities. Almost 30,000 collector car enthusiasts already use the recently launched app, which can search, filter, follow, and save the nearly 30,000 vehicle listings from the Hemmings.com Marketplace.Hemmings Insurance Marketplace: Building on the core Hemmings.com Services of collector car valuation and shipping, Hemmings.com now includes the ability to insure your classic and collector car. Hemmings has teamed up with InsuraMatch, empowering owners and prospective buyers with the ability to receive free quotes and procure insurance policies from multiple carriers specializing in classic, collector, and exotic vehicle coverage.Sports & Exotic Car: Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car print magazine has been reimagined as an online series hosted by Jethro Bovingdon and presented by Gullwing Motor Cars. The program on the Hemmings YouTube channel aims to see if some of the most iconic vehicles live up to the hype. Bovingdon, one of the hosts of Top Gear America and a veteran automotive journalist in the UK, is no stranger to super cars. Included in this season of Sports & Exotic Car are a cadre of incredible vintage super cars, including a Nissan R32 Skyline GTR, a first-gen Dodge Viper, a 1992 Porsche 964 RS, Ferrari 512 TR Testarossa, a DeTomaso Pantera, and Bovingdon’s personal Porsche 996.
Join us in celebrating not only the early years of the Ford Mustang but also the exciting future ahead with Hemmings and the thriving collector car community.
Website: www.Hemmings.com
Cover art photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/bom.stang/
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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!
Sponsored by:
Vintage Air
www.vintageair.com
Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!
~Doug Sandler -
MotorCity Grind Restoration, Jim Chatas Interview
Doug and Jim Chatas, shared a mutual interest in classic vehicles, with a particular fondness for Ford trucks and Mustangs. Doug detailed his recent acquisition and ongoing restoration of a 1967 Ford 250 camper special pickup truck. Jim, who owns Motor City Grind, an automotive restoration company, shared his transition from a successful architecture career to running a classic car restoration business. Jim and his team love building and shipping classic cars worldwide, with a focus on Mustangs and Shelbys, as well as venturing into F-100s and F-250s. Jim also shared a personal project, a '67 F 100 coyote swapped and driven daily. The Admin expressed a passion for his work and had no regrets about his career transition from architecture, despite the physical toll of the job.
MotorCity Grind IG Page
https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/
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Instagram
@mustangpodcast
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@fordpickuppodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/
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!
Sponsored by:
Vintage Air
www.vintageair.com
Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!
~Doug Sandler -
Daily Driver to Museum Quality Classic Mustang, Pete Engel Shares HIs Journey
Before we get to today’s interview I want to share a new feature called the Mustang Marketplace. The marketplace is a place to buy and sell classic Mustangs, see what parts are up for grabs, and coming soon, we will have a place for all our service providers (restorers, mechanics, YouTubers and more in our amazing Mustang community to share what they do and how they do it. You get to the marketplace by going to TheMustangPodcast.com and clicking on the Marketplace tab at the top of the page. Check out the Mustang marketplace today…ok, on with the episode today.
With 5 Mustangs in his past and over 35 years of wisdom and lessons learned as a proud Classic Mustang owner, Pete Engel is here to share the good, the better and the best about ownership. He even had one that ended up in a Swiss Mustang Museum. Welcome Pete to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast.
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application
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Do you own an early year Mustang?:
yes
If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?:
I've owned 5 over a period of 35 years. I would be happy to briefly review each one on your podcast, with pics. The 65 GT convertible Special Order State Department car (see pic) stands out among them.
If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car?
I once had 3 at the same time -- Red, White, & Blue. I had a 64.5 Pagoda Green one, and now have a Springtime Yellow GT.
What work have you done on your pony?
All 5 were driver quality cars, no projects. One was a show car and ended up in the Swiss Mustang Museum, located near Zurich, Switzerland. All 5 have interesting stories around them. I would be happy to share pics of all of them, and summarize the stories behind each of them, before the show.
What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?:
My current 66 GT coupe is in need of some mechanical work after a recent 4 hour trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway. It has 85K original miles and not sure about the past history on the engine. Every year I lead a group of enthusiasts on a tour down to the Amelia Concours, and every year I take a different one of my collector cars. The tour is called "Amelia Island or Bust" (see Facebook group and pages). The plan is to bring the GT down. If not next year, then one year soon. We can discuss joint promotion or sponsorships regarding that tour if there is any interest. Thanks,
The Mustang Marketplace
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Instagram
@mustangpodcast
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@fordpickuppodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/
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!
Sponsored by:
Vintage Air
www.vintageair.com
Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!
~Doug Sandler -
Cooler Than Cool, Vintage Air For Your Classic, Rick Love Interview
Staying cooler than cool since 1976 Vintage Air is arguably the go-to supplier for all things air conditioning for your classic pony. If you want to stay cool stay tuned today, Vintage Air President Rick Love is here to talk about making your classic comfortable all year round. Welcome Rick to Ford Mustang The Early Years.
Product Talk:
How's the AC biz, I know the classic car business is firing on all cylindersI want cold and colder – can I get that from Vintage AirBreak it to me gently – can I do this myselfClassic Mustang enthusiasts often emphasize the authenticity of their vehicles. How does Vintage Air ensure that its air conditioning systems not only provide comfort but also maintain the vintage aesthetics and feel that enthusiasts cherish?"Do Vintage Air AC units affect performance or gas mileageSometimes square peg round hole. How do you pack so much equipment into a car or truck that was never meant to have it.Talk to me about overheating issues…thoughts?With so many restomods out there, how does that affect your product line – seems like there’s a ton of variable potential, no?What percentage of your biz is B2C as opposed to B2B?Talk to my community about service and support during the install phase. There are so many DIYers out there.
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application
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Company Name:
Vintage Air
Website:
www.vintageair.com
Do you own a Classic Car?
My old `39 has been called a few things through the years (I have owned it for almost 40), but no "official" name.
Are you a supplier of products to Mustang and Classic Car enthusiasts?:
yes
Have you ever made improvements to your classic car or restored it?
I first built my `39 Ford Deluxe in 1984, actually used a few Mustang parts (steering box, column, and rear axle). It was the only car I owned for a while, drove it every day. After 30 years and over 180,000 miles, I rebuilt it a few years ago. Basically rebuilt the car from the ground up but we replicated the paint job that we first did in 1984. Kept the car looking the same, but it's a much better build this time around.
What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?
Plans now are to continue to drive and enjoy it. We have already driven it on Vintage Air Road Tours to Biloxi, Mississippi and Lake Havasu, Arizona. This year's Tour is going to Nashville, Tennessee for the Triple Crown event.
The Mustang Marketplace
https://themustangpodcast.loma.tech/
The Facebook Group
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Instagram
@mustangpodcast
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@fordpickuppodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/
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!
Sponsored by:
Vintage Air
www.vintageair.com
Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!
~Doug Sandler -
Boyhood Fan to Lifelong Enthusiast, Paul Mickelson Interview
From childhood enthusiast to lifelong owner of his Classic Mustang. Paul Mickelson, I know I am excited to hear the rest of the story, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast.
Paul’s guest request: I believe my story is unique to Mustang ownership. I have an early (64.5) D code coupe with a 4 speed. Rally Pak and console. It was ordered by my father for a Libby who traded cars every 7 years. I was 9 in 1964. When she took delivery of her new Mustang I was at the dealership. In my best big boy voice I mentioned that when she traded her Mustang in 7 years I would be 16 and planned to buy it. Well if you’re interested in the rest of the story I’d be happy to share.
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application
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Do you own an early year Mustang?:
yes
If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?:
Since 1971
If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car?
The old car
If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:
It is close to the original car. Obviously the wheels and tires. The motor was rebuilt in 1996 and high performance parts were used. I still have the original spare.
What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?:
It’s only new once. I will maintain the mechanical parts but never repaint or restore.
The Mustang Marketplace
https://themustangpodcast.loma.tech/
The Facebook Group
TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328
Instagram
@mustangpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/
@fordpickuppodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/
An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang
www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair
Sponsored by:
National Parts Depot
www.npdlink.com
Sponsored by:
Vintage Air
www.vintageair.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 -
Cool Kiwi Classic, Graham Coombes Interview
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application
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Do you own an early year Mustang?:
yes
If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?:
18 years
If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car?
Musy
If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:
Full restoration bumper to bumper.
Added disc brakes.
PowerGen Alternator.
What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?:
Keep in show condition and just enjoy driving it.
The Mustang Marketplace
https://themustangpodcast.loma.tech/
The Facebook Group
TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328
Instagram
@mustangpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/
@fordpickuppodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/
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!
Cover art Photo Credit:
Graham Coombes
Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!
~Doug Sandler
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