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?: They have owned them a long time.

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

I’m calling one of my husbands

RUSTY for obvious reason but he will be changing that!!!

Are you are in the business of selling, modifying, repairing or restoring Classic Mustangs? : yes

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

It’s my husband (owns 6)

His two brothers also own First Gens

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

Big plans . They ( My husband and his two brothers) will be happy to tell you all about them.

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Purchased about the same time I acquired Jewel, my 1965 convertible, today's guest Ron Bossen got his 1965 coupe. Helsinki, Finland continues bringing the Mustang brand out strong. Welcome, Ron to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast

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

Do you own an early year Mustang?:

Yes! A 1965 Mustang Coupe

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?:

Rowena

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

New wiring bumper to bumper, LED's on all exterior and interior lights except headlights, heater rebuild, shocks and suspension all four corners, T5 manual transmission, power windows, pony interior, center console, wheels and tires

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

Repair leaky windows, add emergency flashers, some minor paint and body work, maybe three-point seat belts, other small stuff like seat belt and parking brake reminder lights

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"Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!" 

Doug Sandler

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Paul Stegall is the next generation of first generation owners. At 23 he's just over a third of the age of his 1966. Excited to bring him back to the show for an update. Welcome back Paul to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast.

Previous appearance on the show:

https://www.themustangpodcast.com/episodes/five-owners-five-stories-1st-generation-panel-discussion/

For notes:

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Paul D Stegall Facebook

216-213-4444

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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

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A fellow 1965 Mustang convertible owner, I am ready to talk shop with today's guest about his first gen journey. Matt, welcome to the 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?:

14 months

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

Ruby

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

Replace single bowl drum brakes with front discs. Replaced driver side quarter window in back and repaired convertible top mechanism

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

Nothing major at this point. I hope to replace the radio and repair the courtesy lights

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An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang

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Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

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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

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1968 Mustang owner Lannie Hilboldt has a mustang story relatable to many in our community. Here to share his love of the brand, welcome Lannie to the Podcast.

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

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

3 yrs

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

Miles

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

Sound proofing, seals, tires and rims, replaced front end components, front calipers, stereo,

Trunk lock, backup camera,

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

Air conditioning :)

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www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair

Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

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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

Eric Ahnfeldt

Purchased new in 1965, this car has been in the family even longer that today's guest has been alive. Here to share this incredible origin story, welcome Eric Ahnfeldt to the 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?: 11yrs

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

Mussy

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

Rebuilt the original engine, paint (original color), added stereo, LED lights inside and out,

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

Front Disc breaks. Maybe upgrade to 4v carb.... Then exhaust

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An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang

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Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

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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

For over 40 years, he's been behind the wheel of his 1969 Mach 1. As Bill likes to say it, this car has history, and plenty of speeding tickets too. Let's take a trip down memory lane of this famous Classic Pony Bill, welcome to Ford Mustang the Early Years podcast.

How long have you owned your Classic Pony?:

1969 Mach 1, own for years. My car was used in making of the Mach E by Ford.

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

Ford Performance article:

https://performance.ford.com/enthusiasts/fan-spotlight/2020/12/bill-musser-mach-1.html

YouTube Videos:

https://youtube.com/@billmusser2185?si=YKEvjmU_LbHvViYO

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

Restore it myself with help from friends and family. Engine, transmission, rack and pinion, rear end and many more things. My car is known around the world because of Ford using it. In video and pictures for relaunching of the Mach 1 2021 and introduction of the Mach E.

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

Trying to keep the car running.

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Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

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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

Let's start with this 256 pages of goodness, packed full of everything you want to know about 7 Mustang generations starting with Gale Halderman's first sketch in 1962 to the 2025 version of Mustang's rocketship for the road, Donald Farr has been the kid in the candy shop along way. Donald has shared Mustang stories, so many stories for decades, and while I had a chance to review an advanced copy of Ford Mustang, 60 Years, who better to share the book then the writer himself. Welcome back Donald to Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast.

Here's where you get the book:

https://geni.us/FordMustang60Years

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

Since 1982. Purchased new by my grandfather in Feb. 1966 and I was able to locate and buy it in my SC hometown.

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

The "66"

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:

Restored in 2013.

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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

Special thanks to episode guest Aaron Robinson who wrote the article "2024 Road of the Year" for Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine

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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

How do you build a Legacy Brand? Start with a decades old brand, keep the momentum going from generation to generation and add a dash of pizazz, personality and in today's age a boatload of camera time and social media push. The results are The Mustang Brothers, Cody and Preston Ingrassia, son of legendary Mustang fix-it-all guru Chris "The Doc" Ingrassia. -- sharing what it takes today to build a legacy, one twin at a time. Welcome brothers to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast.

The Mustang Brothers

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Mustang Restorations, INc.

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https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/mustang-brothers-restoration-chicago/

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Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

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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