Episode Summary
Step back in time a handful of decades to the day of your birth. It’s a great day for all. Fast forward fifty plus years. Today’s guest Rodney Ketterer shares his birthday with another family member. July 2nd 1965, both Rodney and his grandmother’s C code, 289 , C4 coupe came into existence. Rodney now has ownership of her classic ride. Here to share the story of the raven black on palomino pony with a FULL Bench seat on today’s episode of Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast.
Episode Notes
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast — Guest Interview Application
Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes
Please upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.:
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What do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs?:
I currently work as a cyber security analyst / system administrator.
Is there anything specific you would like to share on the show?
I would like to share the story of the car and my grandparents as I remember them. How I ended up the car and the multiple times it was almost sold, as well as how my wife talked me out of it each time. Only to find out recently that it was built on the exact same day I was born.
If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?:
Not yet …I am looking for a name embodies both of our spirits
How long have you owned your classic ride?:
In the family since 1965.
If you’ve made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:
I have just started the restoration project.
Do you work on your classic cars yourself or do you have a mechanic or shop do the work?
My father and I went through the car when I was 15, motor rebuild, transmission rebuild. I will be doing most of the work on the current project myself.
What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?:
Full teardown and body restoration with chassis re-enforcements. I plan to modernize the suspension and brakes.
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Thanks for listening, keep it safe, keep in rollin’ and keep it on the road! Until next time.
