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

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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

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

Previously recorded 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

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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