Pizza Delivery Driver to Shade Tree Mechanic, Phil Landes Interview

<p>Phil Landes owns a 1967 Mustang GT convertible, 390 Big Block, 4 speed, deluxe interior/exterior decor group. All numbers matching. Here to share his unique story from pizza delivery driver to daily cruiser.</p><p>Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application</p><p>Do you own a early year Mustang?: </p><p>1967 Mustang GT convertible, 390 Big Block, 4 speed,</p><p>If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: </p><p>32 year</p><p>Please upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.:<a href="https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ellaIotaToiFrPu9Uj8w?Phil's67390GT.jpg?image/jpeg"> https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ellaIotaToiFrPu9Uj8w?Phil's67390GT.jpg?image/jpeg</a></p><p>What do you do for a living?: </p><p>Operations Manager at a commercial outdoor equipment store.</p><p>Retired teacher and principal.</p><p>If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: </p><p>Added Wilwood brakes, electronic ignition, modern electric choke carburetor</p><p>I also added the following factory options: Tilt steering, Power steering, console, aluminum tail light panels, 15x7 factory style wheels</p><p>What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?: </p><p>I have always wanted to boost the horsepower of the 390 but, because it is the original driveline, I have hesitated. There are a lot of bolt-on aluminum parts (heads, intake, etc. ) that would reduce weight and add power but most days I appreciate the car the way it left the factory.</p><p> </p><p>If you are on social media, please share your social media names/handles so we can tag you when promoting your episode.: </p><p>Facebook - Philip R. Landes: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/phil.landes.5">https://www.facebook.com/phil.landes.5</a></p><p>Instagram - philiplandes: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philiplandes/">https://www.instagram.com/philiplandes/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Y