STANG Magazine December 2023: Editor's Choice

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Mustang enthusiasts have asked for a magazine that has no ads, no sales pitches, and no bogus “fillers” to eat up space. They have asked for a magazine that is free, easy to access, and nothing but focused on Mustang pictures and content. They have asked for a magazine produced and written by Mustang owners. They have asked for a magazine that highlights the daily drivers and the average Mustang that is driven and is not a trailer queen. They have asked for the chance to one day have their ride, their group, their club, or their cause to be recognized in print or online. It is our absolute pleasure to meet these standards and to give you STANG Magazine. We hope that both our message and our image will be seen in every Mustang community out there. Thank you Mustang fans and enjoy your ride!

- Daniel Ramey, Editor-In-Chief

TALKING WITH TJ

As we begin our journey into the descent of madness that is my mind and the crazy antics of my life, I would like to first introduce myself. My name is TJ, blah blah blah, that sums it up and all you need to know. Whew… got past the CRAP no one cares about! Now for the good stuff.

Mustang culture is one that is very unique and brings together people from all walks of life. One thing is for sure though, the STANG Mag crew isn’t your typical crew. We are a bunch of weirdos, oddballs, and outcasts. We party hard and live by our ride or die motto and have adventures like no other.

From partying in various spots all over the U.S., to touring some of America’s most haunted sites, to having my ass spanked by a beautiful Latina in Las Vegas in front of a restaurant packed full of guests (and owning it), it’s never a dull moment! All I can say is... strap in, rev the shit out of your motor, and let’s go!

FORT DELAWARE

Fort Delaware is one of my favorite adventures. Honestly as crazy as this sounds the best part of the trip is the boat trip to the fort.

They put you on a two-level boat, which the best part is on the second level. You can see all the open water of the Delaware River as the boat traverses the water and when you take the night tour, omg don’t even get me started. Seeing the night line against the Delaware River is a perfect scene of what heaven would look like.

Prior to us taking the journey to Fort Delaware across the river, we always stop at Crabby Dicks. This place is the go to restaurant for Delaware. I mean their house sauce is called Seaman Sauce. They have these amazing little crab balls and devil eggs with crab meat on top of it. It’s freaking amazing and prob the most delicious thing you will ever eat in Delaware. The alcohol buckets are perfect to devour right before heading over to the Haunted Fort Delaware.

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The Fort itself, also named Pea Patch Island, is located in the Delaware River between Delaware and New Jersey. The Fort was completed around 1859, originally to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.

This special island also became a Union prison camp during the Civil War. Fort Delaware is estimated to have housed over 12,595 Confederate prisoners of war.

Now you know with this much history, the island is said to have been haunted by the soldiers of the Civil War. Now, is it? I haven’t seen anything but the hope to see something is there, which is why I keep going back.

take the Night Tour for a chance to see the other side! Until I’m dead folks, I will see you soon… maybe at Fort Delaware as a ghost tourist!

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

So, I say, come to Fort Delaware, go to Crabby Dicks and

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

JOKE OF THE MONTH

WHY WAS THE GHOST SO EMBARASSED?

He had a BOO-ger.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

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MIKE WRIGHT #15BLACKMAMBA - 2015 MUSTANG GT

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

WHIPPLE CHARGED MAKING 770HP TO THE WHEELS.

This is my 2015 Mustang GT with performance package pro touring build, Whipple charged making 770hp to the wheels.

It has full Steeda suspension “everything “ carbon fiber interior, 10.5 touch screen navigation system, SP2 wheels 19x10 front and 19x11 rear wrapped in 2753519 3253019 Continental extreme contact sports, factory function performance chin splitter and wicker bill, GT350 spoiler, V1 rear diffuser, renegade front grille with halos and foglights, Hawk rotors drilled and slotted, Hawk dt79 front dt60 rear pads, Cervini

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Stalker functional ram air hood, Comp Cams mutha thumpers, stainless power long tube catted headers, Scavenger X-pipe and Flowmaster flowFX mufflers, M&P sport rockers scoops are functional to cool rear brakes, and factory ebony cloth Recaro seats.

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

Marti report shows that it is 1 of 280 as ordered.

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: MIKE WRIGHT

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MICHELLE CREDITT

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CLAY - 2020 MUSTANG GT

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR AS SOON AS I SAW IT.

This is “Clay”. It’s a 2020 Mustang GT/CS. I’ve had the car for a year and a half and have always loved the Mustang and the mustang culture.

I fell in love with this car as soon as I saw it. Driving the car is like therapy for me. It has a tune, Roush CAI, 19 inch ESR wheels, and Corsa exhaust. I would love one day to install a Whipple supercharger.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: MICHELLE CREDITT

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MICHEL HABRUN

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EMMY - 2014 MUSTANG GT

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

Emmy is my second GHIG Mustang. Her fraternal twin sister is Neli a 2014 MCA Edition V6 Premium. I bought Emmy in 2021 from another member in one of my local Mustang groups. Having done some mods to Neli, I knew what I wanted to start doing with Emmy and started on the mod list right away.

I’ve always liked the Cervini Type IV ram air hood, so it was one of the first purchases I made.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

When I first got Emmy, she had BBK longtube headers and a

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

custom 3” H-pipe with no cats and no mufflers. Exhaust was second on the list, and along with it I also added BBK Hi-flow catted X-pipe, Flowmaster Extremes as resonators, Roush axle back, MGW X-spec, 1 piece aluminum drive shaft, 2018 manifold swap, and Cervini GT500 upper and lower grilles.

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO

CHUCK DEKETT

I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE CERVINI TYPE IV RAM AIR HOOD...

PHOTO CRED: MICHEL HABRUN

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CHARLIE WOLFLE FARRAH - 2007 MUSTANG GT

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MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

THE CAR HAS BEEN ON HOMESTEAD RACEWAY AND DAYTONA SPEEDWAY...

Farrah originated in Long Island, NY where she was shown around the island. I purchased the car in 2016 from my friend Richie Fooze and had it transported down to Florida.

It has a custom interior, new suspension and a supercharger that was later added. The car has been on Homestead Raceway and Daytona Speedway for track days. She is well known at shows with awards filling the walls of her garage. Future bucket list shows include Mustang Week, Ponies in the Smokies, and Carlisle Ford Nationals.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Modifications include a Vortech V3 Supercharger, custom painted stripes and engine compartment, custom interior and trunk, Wilwood brakes front and rear, Ferrada CM1 wheels, Pioneer Apple car play with backup camera, and JBA headers with Magnaflow exhaust.

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: TONYNAP - CARTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO

CHUCK DEKETT

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ROMAN SHNAYDER GREEN MONSTA - 1999 MUSTANG COBRA

MY PLATE IS BOSTNG FOR BOSTON STRONG OR BOSTON MUSTANG.

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

This is my 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra in Electric Green, #1652 of 4055. I call it the “Green Monster” in honor of Fenway Park’s wall since I’m from Boston. My plate is BOSTNG for Boston strong or Boston Mustang.

I don’t know when my passion for Mustangs began, but I’ve always loved Fords in general. As I grew older I found a love for the Mustang due to its amazing designs throughout the years and that deep tone in the exhaust. My first Mustang that I owned was a ‘02 GT, now this one, and some day I hope to own a classic Mach 1 and maybe a Shelby of course! I like to think I’m upgrading as my passion grows.

Mods include a 4.6 liter bored .030 (284 c.i.), 32 valve, 4 overhead cams, dyno tune to 650 RWHP with 540 lbs/ft. torque on 14 lbs. boost, Ford Racing FR500 heads, 60 lb/hr injectors, Vortech S-trim centrifugal supercharger

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

with aftercooler, JE forged dished pistons - 9.1 compression ratio, Eagle H-beam connecting rods, Comp cams custom ground intake and exhaust cams, Anderson Ford Power Pipe, Accufab throttle body, Canton hi-volume oil pan, Sumped fuel tank with Aeromotive A1000 external fuel pump converted to return style fuel system, Tremec TKO-500 five speed manual transmission, Ram heavy duty clutch with blow shield, aluminum driveshaft with safety loop, independent rear suspension with 3.55 gear ratio, Fittipaldi Force 18” x 9.5” wheels with Toyo Proxxes R888, and Cervinis Stalker fiberglass hood and front bumper.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROMAN SHNAYDER

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

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STEVE MOTTERSHEAD MONEY PIT - 1969 MACH 1 M CODE

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

THE CAR CAME AS A PROJECT AND HAS HAD A FULL RESTORATION...

I’m Steve and I live in the UK. I have a 1969 Mach 1 M Code. The car came as a project and has had a full restoration and mods here in the UK. Bumpers have been tucked and painted and the front valance is a custom one off piece.

The car has a Mustang II front on gas adjustable coilovers and the rear is a Heidts 4 link rear and has adjustable coilovers on a 9 inch axle. The car has been converted to right hand drive here in the UK. Wheels are 18 inch Foose Knuckles.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

The engine is a 2004 Mustang GT 4.6l 2v with stand alone ECU for fuel and ignition and the gearbox is a Tremec T45 5 speed.

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: STEVE MOTTERSHEAD

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2019 ROUSH STAGE 3

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

ALL FIVE MUSTANGS I HAVE OWNED WERE TEAM RED!

My name is Stevel Hill and this is my 2019 Roush Stage 3 Mustang nicknamed “NEWMARE.”. I purchased this car new during covid and it sat in the dealer showroom for a year.

This is the fifth Mustang that I have owned. I bought it brand new and have added some subtle touches. It is supercharged and pushes 710HP and 610lb and is a joy to drive!

I take it to most local car shows and tour it around town. All five Mustangs I have owned were Team Red!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in

PHOTO CRED: STEVE HILL

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JIM & MICHELLE CARTER

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SALLY - 2018 MUSTANG GT

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

WE’RE BOTH EXCITED TO SEE WHERE THIS JOURNEY TAKES US!

I have LOVED Mustangs since 1987 when my friend took me on a joy ride in a Canyon Red Mustang GT with T-tops! It was the most brilliant ride I had ever been on! It would be a 30-year wait of driving the “dad-car” while providing for my family before I could “pull the trigger” on this beauty. Since we bought it, we’ve taken it on all kinds of trips, car shows, drag racing, and “spirited” driving events. We absolutely LOVE her!

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: JIM CARTER

Everywhere we go, people ask us about her, and we love talking about her! I think it’s a combination of the unusual color and racing strips that make people look twice. What I REALLY love is meeting new people and getting to talk about this beautiful ride! We’re both excited to see where this journey takes us!

Mods include JLT Cold Air Intake, RTR Tech 7 Gloss Black Wheels, RTR Grille Lights, Oracle RGB Color shift Lights, Vengeance Stage 2 clutch, Knox Performance Tuning Tune,

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

Pypes H-pipe, and personal cosmetic mods painted and applied by myself.

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STEPHEN BURROUGHS

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SCARLETT - 2007 MUSTANG GT

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I purchased this Mustang brand new in 2007. It was my third Mustang and immediately became my favorite. I’d just lost a child and this car gave me something to put my time and energy into. I spent hours and hours every week learning about the S197 platform, passing along that knowledge on Mustang forums, authoring how-to articles and videos, and meticulously picking the next modifications that would fit perfectly. Scarlett became a model for SilverHorse Racing, which afforded her a number of complementary parts as well. After a few years, life threw me some more changes, and sadly, I had to let Scarlett go.

Fast forward a few more years later, and the new owner happens to locate me on social media. We got to know each other and last year, Scarlett came home. The temporary owner saw my vision and continued with modifica -

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

tions as I would’ve. I was immediately at home with that first drive, as if no time had passed. Over the last year, I’ve continued to add touches to further my vision, and there’s quite a list to go. Future plans include headers, a suspension overhaul, cowl induction, and a fresh coat of Torch Red. After all, are we ever truly done creating? One thing’s for sure, this isn’t your average love story.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

Performance mods include Paxton 1200SL supercharger, Vortech A2A intercooler, Ford High Performance intake manifold, Ford hot rod cams, Ford 3.73:1 gears, Ford 1-piece driveshaft, full suspension and braking upgrades, Bassani off-road X-Pipe, and Borla ATAK axlebacks.

PHOTO CRED: STEPHEN BURROUGHS

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

I WAS IMMEDIATELY AT HOME WITH THAT FIRST DRIVE, AS IF NO TIME HAD PASSED.

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BRITTNI EMANUEL SHIFTIN SALLY - 2018 MUSTANG GT

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

I FINALLY DECIDED IT WAS TIME FOR A TRACK CAR AND BOUGHT A MUSTANG.

My dad worked for Ford for 30 years and I blame him for my love of Mustangs. My dream car was a 67 Fastback that I would rebuild with my dad. After years of searching we finally found one and started the project.

My brothers and dad attended a few track days and encouraged me to join them. However I was driving an F-250 at the time. I finally decided it was time for a track car and bought a Mustang. This was my first track car (my third Mustang). I run at MSR Houston with my whole family.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Shiftin Sally is a 2018 GT premium equipped with Corsa exhaust, Air raid cold air intake, Volshlag camber plates, 4 Point harness, Brembo rotors, Hawke performance brakes, tow hook, and new grille (not pictured).

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: HART PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

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GOODMAN

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THE MISTRESS - 1973 MACH 1

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

THIS CAR WAS A BARN FIND AND IT’S BEEN RESTORED TO ITS PRESENT CONDITION.

I bought my red 1973 Mustang Mach 1 last August. I owned a blue 1973 Mustang Mach 1 302 40 years ago. I had that car for three years and had to sell due to having a child and needed a bigger car. I’ve always dreamed of owning another 73 Mach 1. 40 years has come and gone and I found this red 73 Mach 1 only 12 miles away from my house.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

My 73 Mach 1 keeps me young at heart. When I’m driving, it reminds me of my younger years and when people shout “COOL CAR”, video me driving, or give me thumbs up... it just solidifies my love for “The Mistress”.

This car was a barn find and it’s been restored to its present condition. It has a 351 Cleveland engine with a roller cam. It is a Q code with 36,000 miles. Compression is 11.0:1, HP: 300 hp @ 5,400 RPM, Torque 301 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM, Carb: 4-Barrel Holley 650cfm double pumper, Tires: Front 215 70 r 14 and Rear 235 60r 15, American standard rims, Rear end 9 inch, gear 3:75, and MSD Ignition Coil Blaster II 45000-Volt.

I have painted the engine Ford Blue, the engine bay black, and most of the interior. I also installed a chrome 100 amp alternator and Holley red air filter, Holley carb, MSD ignition

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

coil, and red plug wires. Also added a 13 inch sport steering wheel and AM/ Bluetooth radio with 6x9 Pioneer speakers.

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: JUNIOR GOODMAN

CAR OWNER

MATT & TAMMY BORUT

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

VENUM - 2014 ROUSH STAGE 3

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

VENUM IS ONE OF TWO THAT REMAIN IN EXISTENCE FOR ROUSH.

The old saying, “a happy wife means a happy life!” sort of plays into the purchase of Venum, but with a little extra spin. In 2020 Matt purchased Venum, my 2014 Roush Stage 3 for me. In 2021, I purchased Vudew, a 2017 GT 350, which was on the May 2022 cover of STANG Magazine, for Matt. I guess you can say that “a happy wife, a happy husband, and two ponies in the garage equals a really happy home!”

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

Venum is one of five that was built by Roush in the color scheme, Rapid Red with Black trim. As of 2023, Venum is one of two that remain in existence per Roush. Venum has a supercharged 302 c.i. Coyote motor which puts 575 hp and 505 tq. It sits on Nitto 555 G2 rubber with 305/35/20 in the rear and 295/45/20 in the front on SPD rims.

I really enjoy driving Venum, especially when I encounter a driver looking to challenge thinking I’m another bro behind the wheel. When I roll down the window so that they can see that it is a chick behind the wheel and not a bro, they typically nod and then back off which leaves me chuckling inside. Yet the best story, which I hope will provide some laughs, is when I was at a gas pump with Venum. A young man, who was driving an Ecoboost, was at another pump. The young man yells over to me and asks, “Is that your husband’s car?”, to which

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I simply replied, “No!”. He then yells over and asks, “Does that car have more balls than mine?” Before I could reply, an elderly man, who was also pumping gas, says to the young man, “Son, that little lady’s car has more balls under the hood than you have in your pants!” The young man simply got in his car and drove away. All I could do was laugh.

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: MATT AND TAMMY BORUT

“JUST THE TIP

I GOT A WOODY!

In last month’s issue, we discussed some of the other ventures that Henry Ford was involved in, from aircraft to jeeps to support the war effort. We left that one with a little teaser, about Ford’s contribution to your backyard BBQs and we had some of our valued readers ask for a little more about this. So let’s continue with Kingsford Charcoal!

Henry Ford was having exceptional success with the Ford Model T, making one million cars a year by 1919. If you’ve ever seen a Ford Model T, you’ll notice that they used a lot of wood. Approximately 100 board feet per car – the wheel spokes, steering wheel, dashboard, and many other parts. So he needed a lot of wood. Rather than be at the mercy of outside suppliers, Ford contacted his cousin’s husband, Edward G. Kingsford, a Michigan real estate agent, to help him find and purchase woodland. He found

the perfect location in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Ford built a sawmill there to cut the wood for shipping to Detroit to manufacture the parts needed for his Model Ts.

As you can imagine, cutting and milling the wood for the cars left tons of left over waste in terms of stumps, branches and sawdust. Ford, a nature-lover, was also an early environmentalist and lived by the motto, “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” Ford found that he could use the scraps and sawdust, pressed into lumps held together by tar and cornstarch, as a quick and easy way to start cooking a fire. He named these lumps charcoal briquettes and built a

briquette manufacturing facility next door to the sawmill. He sold the briquettes in picnic packs and promoted the link between owning an automobile and experiencing the great outdoors.

While these briquettes were initially sold under the Ford brand, the division was purchased by a team of investors in 1951. The conglomerate renamed the briquettes Kingsford Charcoal in honor of Edward Kingsford. Today, Kingsford Charcoal is still made in America with more than one million tons of wood waste finding a new life as charcoal briquettes every year.