Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Tale Defined:

A tale is a comparatively simple narrative, either fictitious or true, written or recounted orally in prose or in verse. A tale often recounts or focuses on something or someone exotic, marvelous, or even supernatural. The following Classic Mustang tales are all true, recorded and shared with permission.

Tale #1 

Jerry Wright

Do you own an early year Mustang?: 

yes 

How long have you owned your Classic Mustang?: 

51 years 

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

ground up restoration. new 302 motor, new paint, rally pac. new wheels 

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

all done, just have my wife continue with her detail work 

Tale #2 

David Turnbull

With close to 10 classic mustangs in his history David Turnbull has been turning heads with his pony’s for over 3 decades. Plus over a million miles on the road. Let’s talk about his journey, David welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years

Do you own an early year Mustang?: 

yes 

How long have you owned your ride?: 

• 1st 1984- 65 GT convert. 
• 2nd- 1988- 65 K GT convert, 
• 3rd- 1989-66 GT coupe 
• 4th- 1990- 64 convert 

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

Added the correct 4100 1 mo after I got the car- 1 of the 1st done by Pony Carbs. Same carb still on car- 440,000+ miles later. T-5, roadster cover, 007 front valence with aircraft landing lights, 14" KH Magstar rims, 22 gal tank, AM-FM, GT front springs, Koni (Shelby shocks from a 67 Shelby), never been restored- repainted 2000 (original paint until then). 68 front disc brakes, Tri-Y exhaust, 7 blade Granada fan. 

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

Rebuild 3.25 rear- wore out 3 so far and the 3.25 was the best ratio. Car was selected as the 1st at the 2004 Woodward Cruise to parade past at the Wilson Pickett Concert, selected by Ford as the 64 to represent 1 of 50 mustangs at SEMA 2014- the Vegas 50- 1 selected to represent each year.

Pony Drive

April 8-23, 2024

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Jerry Wright

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If you’ve ever made a repair, you can relate to today’s episode. Doug and Jonathan Campagna discuss the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to repairing classic cars. Whether you own a Classic Mustang or Classic F-Series like these guys, tune in and feel the pain. And while you are at it, have a laugh or two as well.

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Building and racing Mustangs since 1965 today’s guest Andy Kautzman has owned his ride for 50 years, a huge accomplishment on many levels. Andy has oil pumping through his veins, rubber under the soles of his feet and a passion for the Classic Mustang community only to be outdone by his love of the brand. Welcome Andy to the podcast.

Looks like you have a family business going on…share a little the hierarchy at Andy’s Classic Mustangs

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Do you own an early year Mustang?: 

yes

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

50 years 

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What do you do for a living?: 

Build race engines, complete restoration of Mustangs 1964-1973. Service, parts. 

Have you named your car? 

Steel Pony 

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

www.AndysClassicMustangs.com

What work have you done on your classic ride?: 

Several complete restorations, the race car has a modified custom 289 that runs in 10.80 1/4 mile. 

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

Always 

Please share your social media names/handles 

Mustang Andy/ instagram https://www.instagram.com/mustangandys/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andysclassic.mustangs

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Mustang Andy

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What’s Up Doc?

Chris Ingrassia answers your questions

Chris, “The Doc” Ingrassia is back again to answer all of your questions relating to your classic Mustang.  His knowledge of the business is second to none. At any given point he will have 20-30 Mustangs in his shop. He is the president of Mustang Restorations Inc and his family has been in the restoration business since 1980 although his love affair with Mustangs goes back well beyond that. Chris runs the show at Mustang Restoration and is here today to talk shop.

Questions answered by “The Doc” and Doug today include:

1. Does color changing a classic car really effect its value?

 2. I've lost my keys to the car. What can I do?

 3. I see you perform quite a few body style changes to Mustangs making hardtop Coupes into Convertibles & Fastbacks. Is this really worth it?

 4. I love the way my classic Mustangs looks. Its timeless in style.. But it brakes & steers like an amusement park ride. What can I do to make the car more user friendly without hurting its originality?

 5. These old classic's were produced at a time when gasoline had lead in it .. Should I be worried about pouring an additive into my gas tank?

 6. New cars today have so much in the way of occupant protection in the way of Air bags & Crumple zones & seat restraints. Should I worry much about the overall safety of my classic Mustang or the other non Mustang classics I have in my garage?

7.How to go about decoding the VIN to get as much info from it about your car as possible. As well if there is a way to get a complete build sheet if the one in the car has been lost over time. 

Christopher Ingrassia Mustang Restorations Inc. - 

Direct connect: 847-428-9889

http://www.mustangrestoration.net/

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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.

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

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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

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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

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Colins Classic Auto: 

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Motor City Grind Jim Chatas

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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.

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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

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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

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