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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!

Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast Doug Sandler, Turnkey Podcast Production, TurnKey Podcast, Doug Sandler

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    • 4.8 • 90 Ratings

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!

    Classic Rewind, Survivor Mustang Stories

    Classic Rewind, Survivor Mustang Stories

    Episode Summary

    The Survivor Series Part 1
    Today we start a 2 part series, telling the stories of 4 survivors. These stories are shared by the Mustang Survivors most recent caretakers. For the sake of these interviews and so you know the criteria used, as you know there are differences between survivors and original Mustangs. When most people think "survivor" they confuse it with "original" but for the sake of this series, here are the survivor guidelines: Mustangs that are Over 50 years old. They Can pass a road test and drive. A survivor   Remains over 50% unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered and without major modifications and the finish is good enough to use as a color guide for restoration of a car just like it. 

    Episode Details
    Rudy Mosca (Survivor Story 1)
    Let me share in the words of our guest Rudy Mosca the story of Plain Jane -- Plain Jane is a 1964 ½  It was sold new at Bob Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Plain Jane is her nickname due to the lack of most options. The coupe has a 170 six cylinder automatic transmission. Plain Jane has 44k original miles as of now and was used at the Ford 100th anniversary as a display inside the Model T track. Rudy’s grandfather was a Ford Executive and had quite the stable of early Mustangs but this was his favorite. Rudy’s mother and he are the current caretakers now that he has passed and enjoy it as much as we can. As soon as Rudy could hold a wrench or rag he was tinkering in the garage during the summers.Welcome Rudy to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast.

    Dave Brigham (Survivor Story 2)
    A survivor from across the pond, in the UK, Dave Brigham has a 1965 survivor. 2 owners from new 1st March 1965, 42,000 original miles. Last owner 1976-2018, All original metal, original motor inline 6. Has been painted  in the 70s original colour original  trim, carpets  replaced. Running driving and tested.


    An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang -- a handful of experts add their smarts and help you through preventive maintenance and challenges you might face when it comes to maintaining your pony. www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair. 

    Have an idea for the show or think you'd make a great guest, send an email to the host:
    doug@turnkeypodcast.com

    Get our episodes in your inbox follow the link in the show notes: www.TheMustangPodcast.com

    Thanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin’ and keep it on the road! Until next time. 

    Instagram
    @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

    • 30 min
    A Focus on Quality, Alf's Mustang Garage

    A Focus on Quality, Alf's Mustang Garage

    With an eye on quality work, done right Alf’s Mustang Garage owner, Alex Gillespie, gets the job done. With over 130 videos on YouTube, he is on point and passionate about every project he does. Alex welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years

    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?: 
    24 years

    What do you do for a living?: 
    Own Alf's Mustang Garage. We specialize in repairs and restoration of classic Mustangs. We started in 2018 in a small 2 bay shop in Willard Utah. We have now since grown to a larger shop in Ogden Utah where we employ 3 people. We also do a variety of YouTube videos for the growing demand of DIY Mustang enthusiasts. The YouTube channel has grown steadily since starting it late 2019 but is still relatively small. Our main focus is working on client's cars to help keep them on the road and out of the garage. 

    If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: 
    I have a 67 S code Fastback that we drag raced back when I was younger. Has a 460 big block with a built C6 trans 9" rear end with 4.11 gears.  I have plans to convert it back to a daily driver/cruiser but lately I've been focusing on the shop and working on everyone else's Mustangs. 

    What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: 
    I would like to convert my car back to a cruiser now that I am older and our local racetrack has closed. 

    YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZi2JnDfxDHwqJoxJzFnIlA

    Garage Website
    www.Alfsmustanggarage.com

    Cover art credit: 
    Colins Classic Auto: 
    https://www.instagram.com/colinsclassicauto/

    The Facebook Group
    TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328

    Instagram
    @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

    • 37 min
    Take a Classic Mustang Cruise with Andy Kruse

    Take a Classic Mustang Cruise with Andy Kruse

    With quick fixes, hashtag shorts, and a YouTube channel with over two hundred videos and  two point eight million views, Andy Kruse has taken classic Mustang ownership to the next level, sharing his life's lessons learned as it relates to his 1966 fastback. He’s built his channel almost exclusively on things that he likes to do, which brings us to today. Here to talk all things hobby enthusiast turned teacher, welcome Andy to Ford Mustang, The Early Years

    Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application
    ============

    If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 
    Current Mustang for about 18 months (this is my third 1966 Mustang)..

    Are you a supplier of products to Mustang and Classic Car enthusiasts?: 
    Yes - YouTuber

    If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: 
    The list is rather long, I have a whole YouTube channel that covers all the work I've done to this Mustang and the others before it.

    What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: 
    I'd like to eventually put in a 9" rear, and maybe upgrade the T5 to something stronger.  With the recent addition of the 347, I have a feeling I'll find the next weak link real soon.  :)

    Social media names/handles
    YouTube = Andy Kruse https://www.youtube.com/@AndyKruseChannel/about
    Instagram = Andy Kruse https://www.instagram.com/krusebuilt/

    Cover Art Credit:  Andy Kruse

    The Facebook Group
    TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328

    Instagram
    @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

    • 41 min
    Hertz Promo Mustang, A 1966 GT350H Collectable, Jerry Healey Interview

    Hertz Promo Mustang, A 1966 GT350H Collectable, Jerry Healey Interview

    A 1966 GT350H is our pick of the litter today. With 49,000 miles it may be the only one of its kind to receive the National Ski Patrol badge as part of a Hertz promotion in Denver circa 1966. Here to share his story and the story of his journey since 1973 with the car. Welcome Jerry Healey to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast.

    Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application

    Do you own an early year Mustang?: 
    yes

    How long have you owned your ride?: 
    1973

    What do you do for a living?: 
    Retired

    If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? 
    Nooooo!

    If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: 
    Rebuilt the engine, detailed the front suspension/ engine compartment.

    What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: 
    Detailing the undercarriage

    Info on your Mustang:
    I've owned this 1966 GT350H since 1973, and it still has only 49,000+ actual miles. It's also one of a handful of Colorado GT350H cars that received a special National Ski Patrol badge (on the rear panel) as part of a Hertz promotion for the NSP's national convention in Denver, 1966. This may be the only one of those cars still remaining.

    Cover Art Credit:  Jerry Healey

    The Facebook Group
    TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328

    Instagram
    @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

    • 28 min
    Hustle and Grind Jim Chatas Interview

    Hustle and Grind Jim Chatas Interview

    Motor City Grind Jim Chatas

    Motorcitygrind17 on Instagram
    Motorcitygrind on Facebook
    We specialize in the restoration of 1965-1970 mustangs. From nut and bolt restorations to upgrading your pony car.
    From stock restorations to supercharged coyotes. We have done it all!
    We work with clients all over the country and worldwide. Communication is key to a successful build. We go out of our way to inform our clients of the progress with their cars.
    Don't own a mustang? Not to worry, we have several fastback project cars ready for a restoration. We will build to your spec.
    We intentionally have a small team. It's important for us to develop relationships with our clients.
    At Motorcity Grind their brand is very important to them.. That's good for the company but especially good for clients. They are putting their name on it so it has to be about value and quality.

    Cover Art Credit: 
    Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast (social media)

    The Facebook Group
    TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328

    Instagram
    @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

    • 23 min
    On Pegasus Wings, Daniel Fiorille’s 22 Year Adventure.

    On Pegasus Wings, Daniel Fiorille’s 22 Year Adventure.

    Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years, the podcast where we delve into the history and legacy of America's favorite muscle car. I'm your host, Doug Sandler, and joining me today is Daniel Fiorille, also known as Mustang Dan on Instagram. Daniel is a Mustang enthusiast and long time owner of his fastback and the many upgrades made of his Classic First Gen Mustang. So, buckle up Mustang fans, as we take a trip down memory lane and explore the impact of the Ford Mustang with Daniel rich insight. Let's get started.

    Guest Interview Application

    Do you own an early year Mustang?: 
    yes

    If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 
    22

    Upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/8Uk6K3RuTgq1xkkGPeU0?65A65D87-D735-4912-83A4-EB034EDA5811.jpeg?image/jpeg

    What do you do for a living?: 
    Dept Of Transportation vehicle inspector 

    If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: 
    Pegasus

    If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: 
    Full engine rebuild and modification, full transmission and rear end rebuild and modifications, new paint, all new custom suspension

    What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: 
    Building a new engine that will look like the original 289 but will really be a stroker that will make more power

    Social media:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mustang.dan/

    Cover Art Credit: Mustang Dan IG Page https://www.instagram.com/mustang.dan/

    Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast (social media)

    The Facebook Group
    TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/185146876036328

    Instagram
    @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

    • 30 min

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