Hey HAMBers! I can finally post a picture of my ride (as promised) to add to my previous intro. Am curious about opinions on painting it. Was wondering if I should leave the original paint alone. I'd like to paint it but I've been told the value would decrease tremendously... I'd like to hear your opinions about that. I have a few dents by the wheel well from a towing excursion that need fixing and the pinstiping that someone did was awful. Does anyone know where I can get the trim that runs along the bottom of the doors? It is flaking and dented but I haven't been able to find replacements. She is also spewing oil like crazy but that is another post all together. Once I figure out where it is definately coming from I'll be asking about that too I'm sure. Thanks for all the help. Any advice would be appreciated. I am new to owning such a piece of history and I don't want to screw it up. Thanks for all the advice on the previous posts.
paint it any color you want it is YOUR car the trim peice at the bottom of the door is chrome? bring it to a shop to be rechromed clean your engine compartment real well put on new valve cover gaskets then watch where the fluid leaks note if its power steering, oil, or ****** and when it leaks my advise not really worth alot tho
yeah, that's what I think too (about the paint). I got the car from my dad when he died so it isn't like I will be selling it. I'd rather have the color I want. Thanks for the advice.
if you plan on repainting you'll be taking the trim off anyway check and see how many peices you might want rechromed see if the shop might be willing to straighten for you too if you don't think you can do it then you can get both things done at once ideas anyway
Can someone tell me what that housing is next to the battery that looks like a coffee can? What is it's function? Just learning so bear with me. Don't mind the wood piece on the battery It was too small for the tie down brackets so I rigged it with wood to keep it in place...yikes...
trim - go to the pomona swap meet and look around... youll find the trim. do a search for 66 galaxie trim on google and look up the repop prices... used, it shouldnt cost much... maybe 50% and below the price of the repops - your car is common. clean off the ****e pinstripe... and keep the paint if it isnt screwed up. if it is, go to HAMBr lownslow (imperial customs, Burbank) for some FLAKE work you going for mild custom or stock cruiser?
also, was wondering if anyone knew about the rims. It seems as though they had been painted black in some spots. Just wondering if anyone knows how the originals look. Thanks.
don't know about the coffee can but i'd suggest getting a different battery hold down in place most auto parts stores carry a variety of them you don't want it wobbling around looks like the sides of the hold down just wingnut down? if so keep screwing them then break off the excess with a pair of vise grips also if it doesn't fit right are you certain you have the right battery size? are you planning a resto or mild custom with your car? your questions seem to lean toward the resto just curious
[ QUOTE ] trim - go to the pomona swap meet and look around... youll find the trim. do a search for 66 galaxie trim on google and look up the repop prices... used, it shouldnt cost much... maybe 50% and below the price of the repops - your car is common. clean off the ****e pinstripe... and keep the paint if it isnt screwed up. if it is, go to HAMBr lownslow (imperial customs, Burbank) for some FLAKE work [/ QUOTE ] Thanks... do you know the particulars about the Pamona SM? Also, what would I use to remove the striping? It looks like it was done and then cleaned up where it peeled at some point with paint with an unsteady hand...it is really not cute
Thats a cool Galaxie Doll, You dont see many of those with bucket seats anymore. Thats definatly a keeper. Does it run well?
Well, it has it's problems of course. Right now I have a bad oil leak. So far with owning this car I've been lucky and it's always been a cheap fix for me. This time I am afraid it could be something bigger. It has some ****** leaks too and it could probably use a rebuild. It slips from drive to neutral on it's own when I am stopped occasionally and at higher speeds I feel the bands slip. It has some slow acceleration but I'm hoping timing will fix this(?) any advice is appreciated. I am anxious to start learning how to repair it myself. Thanks so much for your reply.
That coffee can is a va***e resivore for accesserys like hideaway headlamps etc. That a nice car, Good luck and enj oy
hotrodbillygirl - to answer your craigslist add... IM YOUR ****IN MAN! hahahaha 66galaxie - http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future.htm info for the swap meet... theres one this weekend, some soCal hambr's get together to shoot the ****, make an appearance - theres a dude here, desertratrodder, he might have the stuff you need.. next, you should go with someone who has a clue about cars... isnt meant to be insulting theres also long beach swap... if you want to get into cars on a budget, you gotta work up them scrounging skills... "if it aint broke, dont fix it"... "K.I.S.S. - keep it simple stupid"
you should go with someone who has a clue about cars... isnt meant to be insulting [/ QUOTE ] I know what you mean. Unfortunately, I just moved to San Clemente and I haven't met anyone. That was my premise for originally posting. I am going up to Anaheim on Sunday to meet up with SoCal Galaxies' club. Hopefully I'll find someone who would be willing to take me under their wing. Thanks for the help.
Paint the hell outta it, if thats what you want!!! Stock is for museums. Nice lookin ride, by the way.
Nice looking Ford, how many miles are on that rig? Oil leaks are usually not a huge thing to fix, unless its a rear main seal, then it can be a pain in the ***. Paint it how you want it! You can always change it later if you want.
74 gal i sent you a PM girls with cars should stick together and NOT listen to boys like those on the HAMB they just want to see pictures of you NAKED on your car oh and PLAN9 that WASN'T my ad but it could have been i'll add you to my list of candidates kisses
[ QUOTE ] they just want to see pictures of you NAKED on your car [/ QUOTE ] Actually...I don't think most of the guys care if the car is in the picture.
[ QUOTE ] Nice looking Ford, how many miles are on that rig? Oil leaks are usually not a huge thing to fix, unless its a rear main seal, then it can be a pain in the ***. [/ QUOTE ] it has original 80,500 on it. Unfortunately I think it IS the rear main seal... I guess if I have my ****** worked on that would be the best time to have that seal replaced. The oil is just pouring out. It ****s. This weekend I am going to hose the engine out and try to find out where it is coming from, take pics of it and ask for help on here. Fun times...haha..thanks for the advice
[ QUOTE ] they just want to see pictures of you NAKED on your car [/ QUOTE ] Well I don't have any with me naked on the car...hahaha... I do have this one... you'll have to ask David Perry about the nekkid ones...
[ QUOTE ] i was TRYING to keep things CAR related barnett [/ QUOTE ] too late ...cats outta the bag.... thanks for putting me on the list billygirl - you got them lining up at the doorstep!!! ...do they have a FULL GRILL? how about tattoos of fat vintage hoolah gals on their pierced ******s? ...my pomp is 10ft high... iam psycholicious hubba hubba!
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] i was TRYING to keep things CAR related barnett [/ QUOTE ] too late ...cats outta the bag.... thanks for putting me on the list billygirl - you got them lining up at the doorstep!!! ...do they have a FULL GRILL? how about tattoos of fat vintage hoolah gals on their pierced ******s? ...my pomp is 10ft high... iam psycholicious hubba hubba! [/ QUOTE ] that was YOUR POMP that was that BIG? i thought it was something else entirely oh and pierced ******s do NOT turn me on
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] i was TRYING to keep things CAR related barnett [/ QUOTE ] too late ...cats outta the bag.... thanks for putting me on the list billygirl - you got them lining up at the doorstep!!! ...do they have a FULL GRILL? how about tattoos of fat vintage hoolah gals on their pierced ******s? ...my pomp is 10ft high... iam psycholicious hubba hubba! [/ QUOTE ] haha...nice
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