STANG Magazine May 2023 Issue

MAGAZINE

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!

THE BIRTH OF THE MUSTANG PART TWO

It is May and guess what? It’s the second part of the Mustang beginnings. Last month, I left you with a cliff hanger, as the Mustang started off as a secretary car, but what exactly did Lee Iacocca ask Carroll Shelby? Well this is where the Mustang got interesting. In 1964 shortly after the release of the Mustang, Lee Iacocca asked Carroll Shelby if Ford wanted to make the Mustang into a race car. Carroll Shelby’s response to this is the Mustang is a secretary’s car and it couldn’t be turned into a race car, it just didn’t have the right characteristics in his eyes. Now Carroll Shelby being the man he was, isn’t going to back down from a challenge and took the task head on. He took the Mustang and first changed it to increase the horsepower up to 300-320 horsepower, then he added the performance through performance spec brakes and suspension components and removed unnecessary weight like the rear seat. This was just the start of the birth of the GT350, but where did the GT350 name came from? Mustang folklore says that Carroll Shelby instructed the shop foreman to walk from the corner of the

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building that they were working in and walk to a nearby airport. The shop foreman had counted 347 steps at which point Shelby proclaimed the new Mustang would have the GT350 name. Now this version seems a little fishy too me and there is another version of the story, which I would think is more realistic. It goes that Carroll Shelby could not agree on names like Mustang Gran Sport. In fact he really didn’t care about naming the car. Frustrated one day he turned to Phil Remington and asked him what is the distance between the race and production shops at Shelby America. Remington response was about 350 feet, to which Carroll said that is what we will call it. The GT350. During the first year of production there were only 562 original GT350 produced, which was the start of what would evolve the Mustang from a secretary pony car to a full on race ready, muscle car. As the different evolutions of the GT350 arrived, it saw various changes ranging from

special quarter panel windows, functional brake scoop, optional 3-speed automatic and even a Paxton supercharger which increased horsepower to 440. The success of the GT350 lead to the infamous 1967 GT500 with its 355 horsepower Ford Cobra 428 FE motor with 2 CFM Holley four-barrel carbs.

Fun Fact, in 1967 there was 1 Fastback GT500 titled the Super Snake, which has a 427 FE GT40 racing engine, which produced 650 hp and was capable of hitting speeds over 150 miles per hour. Carroll Shelby himself had hit 170 miles an hour in this car with a set of Goodyear thunderbolt tires. This was sadly the only Super Snake built in 1967 due to limited interest. Well now that we have gone through some of Mustang’s earliest beginnings and greatest achievements during the 1960s, its time to hit the road, burn some rubber, make some noise, and remember we only live once so live it up.

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

WHAT DOES A MUSTANG ORDER AT STARBUCKS? A MACH-E AUTO

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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JENNIFER ZORN AURORA - 2018 MUSTANG GT

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I love the excitement people get from seeing me driving by. Whether it is someone young or old, on the freeway, or buying gas, some form of conversation is being had. It’s something only other car enthusiasts understand.

I bought this car when I needed an outlet from my professional career. I had no idea how much this purchase would change my life. I have made great friends, become more social, and even become closer to my significant other. We run the Aurora_5.0 Instagram page together, bonding over new ideas for content, pictures, and mods.

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!

SEEING ME

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!

Aurora’s upgrades include carbon fiber Terminator hood, carbon fiber side mirror covers, GT500 style fender extensions, tow hook, Coyote badge, Drake Muscle Cars rear diffuser, Drake Muscle Cars wicker bill rear spoiler, MMD grille, Eibach Sportline lowering springs, 20’’ AMR Gloss Black wheels, Drake Muscle Cars side rocker splitters, Drake Muscle Cars rear side splitters, and Black fender badge.

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!

ZORN

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: PAUL KIMBLE JENNIFER

I LOVE THE EXCITEMENT PEOPLE GET FROM

DRIVING BY.

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SHANNON FRANCIS CHRISTINE –1967 MUSTANG 289 COUPE

I have always loved and dreamed of Mustangs and my Dad helped me make this dream come true. Let me introduce you to “Christine” and our story. I remember it well, when I was just 16 in 1986, my Dad and I went and picked up my very first car, a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe. We drove from Wichita, Kansas to just over the Oklahoma state line to the first rest area to meet the gentleman we were buying her from.

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Nothing seemed to be working very good at the time on her including the power brakes, power steering, and the factory A/C. This made for an interesting trip back home on the old bias ply tires. Christine became a father/daughter project. I loved working with my dad on her. He taught me how to change a tire, oil, adjust the carburetor, do general maintenance, and I even helped rebuild the original engine. I still have the original shop manual, complete with my dad’s post it notes included. My dad liked it so well when we finished that he said he should have put the title in his name instead of mine.

I went to college from 1988 to 1992 and drove the car each way from Wichita, Kansas to Buena Vista, Virginia every year.

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!

By the way, I grew up riding and showing horses and my degree was in Equine Studies so I guess it was fitting that I own a Mustang. Not too long after I graduated, Christine went back to Kansas and was kept in my dad’s airplane hanger. I moved to the hills of East Tennessee and flew back to Kansas once a year and went to numerous car shows and parades with her. Finally, in 2011 she was allowed to come back to Tennessee with me. Pulling a car hauler, I met my parents half way in Forrest City, Arkansas to bring her back to Tennessee with me for good. I especially enjoy showing her and driving her in local parades. I get so many compliments and she lights up peoples faces no matter what their age. I am extremely blessed to call this car mine and have truly enjoyed the amazing journey we have taken together for the last 37 years. This would not have happened without the guidance and love from my Dad. I have since added two more Mustangs to my stable, a 2007 GT Premium Convertible and a 2018 GT Premium Convertible.

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 CARTY

TOM

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HUNSBERGER

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GATOR –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!

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 got my first Mustang shortly after I turned 16. It was a ‘66 coupe 289 4 speed. That was when my love of Mustangs began. Over the years I have owned quite a few Mustangs, but my favorite was the ‘67 Fastback. It had a 302 high performance motor and 4 speed on the floor. Another favorite was my 1991 Fox Body 5.0. It was a pace car at Maple Grove Raceway prior to me buying it. After that got

totaled I went quite a few years without a Mustang. That was until I found Gator three years ago. It was love at first sight. I wasn’t even thinking about buying a Mustang at the time, but when dropping off my wife’s car for service I saw it on the lot. Two days later Gator was in my garage.

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!

Gator originally came from Florida and was owned by a Veteran, but now Pennsylvania is his home. When I got the car it was just Gotta Have It Green with no accents. I added the black stripes, black gas cap, black louvers, headlight covers, Coyote trunk mat, and changed the silver 5.0 to black. The color of the car stands out in a crowd and people either really love it or hate it. Gator spends most weekends at car shows during the spring, summer, and fall and has won multiple awards including a few Best Modern Muscle. My young nephew, who picked out the name Gator, has become very interested in cars and attending car shows. When the time comes to pass the car along to the next generation he will be the new owner of Gator. He is already very protective of his inheritance, but he is going to have to wait for a few years because I am having way too much fun in my Mustang to give it up just yet.

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

I WASN’T EVEN THINKING ABOUT BUYING A MUSTANG AT THE TIME...

PHOTO CRED: DESIREE HUNSBERGER

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BELINDA & CLIFF MOORE

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PSYCHOSTANG - 1995 MUSTANG GT

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Is our car called Psychostang because it’s so scary fast? Actually, it’s pretty slow and wears that name because it sometimes, at the drag strip, seems to do whatever it wants.

Cliff’s brother bought us the car for Christmas in 1999. It was a leased car in KY which is why it was bone stock. We enjoyed it as a cruise night car and later won a few awards at Mustang Club of America National shows.

We have also participated in cross-country cruises with the Great American Pony Drive. We’ve made friends with Pony Drivers from Ontario to Texas and Alaska to Florida, plus England, Austrailia, and New Zealand.

After a couple of “fun trips” to a local dragstrip, I decided I wanted to try the National Mustang Racers Association True Street class after attending a couple of their events as a spec-

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!

tator. Since my first win in the 15 second bracket in 2005, I have amassed a total of 21 wins in this class.

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 had mods made to the suspension, transmission, rear end, and exhaust, but most of the engine is still stock. I’ve made over 500 passes down the drag strip with no breakage of any kind. Elapsed times in the mid to high 14 second range at 94 mph isn’t pulse pounding performance, but it’s nice that, on a retirement budget, a stock car is hard to break while having fun. I race on Saturdays and my husband races the same car on Sunday in Bracket 3.

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

MY FIRST WIN IN THE 15 SECOND BRACKET IN 2005, I HAVE AMASSED A TOTAL OF 21 WINS

PHOTO CRED: CLIFF MOORE

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SUSAN CLOTFELTER JIMISON

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SAPPHIRE - 2017 MUSTANG

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.

ADDING THE WRAP WAS JUST SOMETHING ELSE I COULD DO TO KEEP HIS MEMORY ALIVE.

My 2017 V6 Mustang Convertible has been my pride and joy for four years now. Clearly, I am late to the Mustang scene but after raising kids, a couple of divorces, a few cross-country moves, the timing was right! Two test drives and I was smitten.

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 deck lid is wrapped with a tribute to my brother Mark, a Cobra helicopter pilot lost during the war in Vietnam. In my 2014 memoir Dear Mark, a few pages in readers could see how much I loved and missed Mark even after 50 years. Adding the wrap was just something else I could do to keep his memory alive. Following the initial wrap, I took it a step further and had my grille pony and radiator cover hydro-dipped in old Glory.

By the way, you are never too old to get your first Mustang. My mother-in-law got hers at 80 years old. I wasn’t quite that old.

My Mustang has a few minor mods including Flow Master Exhaust, Kenwood DMX7706S, wrap from MC Wraps & Signs out of Holly Springs, GA, and parts hydro-dipped in Clinton, South Carolina by Hydrodun llc.

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

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LISA KOEHLER

JEREMY GARRISON

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JOE & CARESSE CHICK SUPERCHARGED - 2015 MUSTANG GT

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THE S550 TO SOME PEOPLE ARE THE BEST LOOKING MUSTANGS. I WOULD HAVE TO AGREE ON THAT.

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 got into Mustangs from a young age going to the race track to watch my uncle race his hatchback Mustang which was powered by a 429 Cobra Jet. From then on, I have always wanted to get into a Mustang.

This 2015 Mustang GT with a 5.0 is pushing about 650hp. It was owned by a local guy named Paul Brinson and was already built pretty much the way I wanted one. So this one fell into my hands kinda. Paul even did a killer interior paint job. The S550 to some people are the best looking Mustangs. I would have to agree on that.

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!

I want to give a shout out to a few people including Andrew Hershfeld for this photo shoot, Paul Brinson for selling me this amazing ride, and Al West Collision for the amazing paint job.

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: ANDREW HERSHFELD

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BOBBIE MARABLE

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WICKED ONE –2021 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.

OVERALL MY MUSTANG HAS HELPED ME COME OUT OF MY SHELL AND BE A LITTLE MORE OUTGOING.

My Mustang passion started years ago when my dad purchased a 1966 Mustang. I absolutely fell in love with that car. I have owned several over the years. I currently own a 2013 V6 Premium and of course my 2021 GT Premium.

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!

Wicked One currently has no engine modifications and everything up to this point is aesthetic. These include window tint, Eibach lowering springs, custom shift knob, paint protection film and most recently, dragon graphics. As for the future, I am looking to add a supercharger kit and tune as well as new wheels. I am always willing to learn new things from my Mustang family.

When I bought my GT, I was finally confident enough to join several Mustang clubs in several states that I travel in. I have met some wonderful people and made many friends. When I went to one of my first events, a guy from one of the Facebook groups I’m in chased me down and said “Hey I don’t remember your name but I do remember your car from pics on the page!” Overall my Mustang has helped me come out of my shell and be a little more outgoing.

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: BOBBIE MARABLE

“JUST THE TIP

LET’S SEE THOSE HEADLIGHTS

It’s getting dark, you’re driving, so what do you do? Turn on your headlights of course. You might think the headlights are in great shape if you turn them on and both are working. But have you ever considered headlight maintenance as part of your cars tune-up cycle? Probably not. Most people don’t. But headlight inspection, and even the adjustment of the headlights can help improve safety and performance.

Are your headlights foggy or yellow? Most manufacturers apply a UV film over the headlight assembly to prevent this but over time that coating can wear thin or come off

completely, especially in harsh weather conditions, and the plastic will begin to oxidize leaving the foggy discoloration. If your headlights are not crystal clear, this can lead to impaired visibility when driving. Replace them or look into a headlight restoration kit, which usually involves sanding and waxing, so be sure to follow the kit instructions to help ensure you clean the headlights properly.

Is the bulb getting dim? Headlight bulbs naturally dim over time and need to be replaced every few years. So if you can find a long-life bulb, it’s the best route to go if you do a lot of night driving, as these bulbs can last two to three times as long as a standard bulb.

Are your headlights aligned properly? Over time, the bulbs can become misaligned and point to high/low, or too far off center, impairing you ability to see the full road or any obstacles in front of you.

To check the aim of your bulbs manually, Popular Mechanics recommends following these steps:

- Make sure your car is level. If necessary, remove any items from your vehicle (or trunk) that may be offsetting the balance.

- Pull the vehicle as close as possible to a plain-colored wall and turn on the headlights.

- Mark the center of where each light beam hits the wall with pieces of tape. Place one piece of tape horizontally

and one vertically. The vertical piece of tape should be about 2 feet long.

- Back up your vehicle about 25 feet and keep the headlights on. If the bulbs are set properly, the most intense portion of the light beam should be at the center of (or right below) the horizontal piece of tape and to the right of the vertical piece of tape.

- If you find that you need to adjust the headlights, locate the adjusters and move them as needed. These are typically a bolt or screw on the sides or back of a headlight. You can also check your owner’s manual for details on adjusting your vehicle’s headlights.

IN THE “HEADLIGHTS"

IN THE “HEADLIGHTS"

ROB WALKO – ROB WALKO PHOTOGRAPHY

BARRY’S CAR BARN

Everyone talks about those hidden gems of car collections out there that are hard to find. Sometimes you just have to know a person who knows a person to get the address. Well this is one of those hidden locations that has an American Muscle car collection anyone would die to see! This is Barry’s Car Barn in Intercourse, Pennsylvania. Dead smack and hidden in Amish country, this location is an absolute must see for any car enthusiast passing through!

From Mustangs to old school gangster wagons, this place is loaded with muscle cars, antique cars, antique motorcylces, and memorabilia including road signs, train sets, and gas pumps. We took a nice day to give our ponies a stretch and found this hidden gem thanks to our good friend Rob Villeaume. How did he find it you might ask? By complete and random chance. While working, he looked over at this newly constructed buildng and noticed the painted wall calling out

We met Rob Walko at a Mustang event and immediately saw his passion and creativity when it comes to photography. Rob was so focused on capturing the best shots that we weren’t sure if he was even enjoying the actual event itself. We were dead wrong. The truth is, Rob was in his happy place and

his name: “BARRY’S CAR BARN”. He has been raving about this place ever since.

We obviously don’t want to spoil the surprise and show you everything we found, so do yourself a favor and take a road trip. You will be happy you did!

He is able to capture the moment, help others keep those precious memories, and deliver with detail. We are proud to have him as part of our STANG Magazine family and we would definitely recommend his work. This issue highlights Rob’s Mustang passion and definitely gives you an idea of the creativity this man has. His passion is limitless.