Picked up this 60 Towne Sedan a couple months back. Was a screaming deal, blind internet buy. It’s a 20-footer, but I am a sucker for ‘60s. Shipped it from Iowa to SoCal. Apparently Iowa salts the roads because the underside is a hot mess of rust. Also apparent is the lack of parts for ‘60 Fairlanes and Galaxies. Couple holes in the floor and the trunk but the 223 runs like a top!
Spent a few bucks on some NOS ignition parts and degreased. Rebuilt the 1904 and couldn’t resist powder coating that killer air cleaner. First thing I do on these 223s is replace the vacuum advance diaphragm and all the vacuum lines. With a carb rebuild and good working advance it’s running like a top. Now to address the Flintstone floors.
Glass? Look at Auto City Classic, Metro Auto Glass. I found my '59 glass at Sanders Repro Glass. I don't see one for the '60. Rubber, try Steel Rubber, of course Dennis Carpenter and Rubber The Right Way. Decode the VIN plate (body style #) to make your searches more accurate. If you can boil it down to a Ford part number for glass, use that for a search.
Yea - Iowa car buffs look for no rust cars to buy in California to ship back to Iowa. Not the other way around.
Auto City Classic may have it, Ford # W581. https://www.autocityclassic.com/196...-71f-71g-71h/1960-ford/edsel-windshield-w581/ Steele Rubber has the gasket. Double check everything. https://www.steelerubber.com/search?year=1960&make=ford&model=fairlane-500&style=4-door-sedan
Good going, was just talking about the styling of your project. Here's hoping your path to the finish ain't too bumpy. I owned a Sunliner shoulda held it. ( But back then it didn't matter )
1960 Galaxie and Fairlane rear window rubber is unobtanium. The only one is for a Starliner. Ecklers will tell you it fits a Galaxie and then charge a restocking fee to return it. Don't take out the rear glass till you have a new rubber.
Ugh, I was afraid of that. Luckily not a lot of rain out here. Back glass is good, so no need to replace. Looks like black silicone for now.
It's just a boring old 4 door, not a popular model. You got it running great, now make sure the brakes, suspension, cooling and fuel systems are up to snuff. You don't need to replace the rubber, or do a great job fixing the floor, to be able to drive it and have fun. And even being a boring old 4 door, it's a really nice looking car, and very interesting, compared to 99% of the other cars on the road today. Nice score!
"Very interesting, compared to ....." I got the point, and certainly agree, but I think 99% is probably an understatement. A couple of extra .9s might be closer
Agreed. Gonna burn around town in it for awhile and have some fun. Never had a 4-door, but it’s perfect for taking my pup for a ride or double dates!
Looks pretty complete and that's a big win; some trim bits are a real PITA to find. As to floorpans, look at '63-64 full-size as those are available. Not quite the same, but the '60-64 are all basically the same car and may work. You'll have the only one at most shows. Pay attention in parking lots, these things are BIG! LOLOL!!
I looked at a '60 a few years ago. It had a 352 that was swapped into it and it ran well. But the trunk was swiss cheese. That was one can of worms I did not want to open.
When I was a kid in Minneapolis a neighbor bought one new. In 4 years it was falling apart due to rust. They loved to use salt on the streets in the winter back then and some cars just melted into the earth.
A friend of mine, his dad had a '60 sedan that had massive holes in it. It had a 6 and an automatic, it ran surprisingly well considering how bad the body was.
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