Wow , that kinda changes things a bit. If it was me being a ford guy I dont know how far off the path I would go. You realize thats not just a Galaxie right?? absoutly no dis respect..
Damn, A `66 7Litre with OG paint... Im all for cutting **** up and painting it all crazy BUT I would say get the trim & whatever else needs to be fixed and leave it alone. then take some time find what ever is your "dream car" then hot rod and chop that up.
if that car belonged to my dad before he died. i would restore it back to orignal. maybe even do the things he wished he could have done to it. just my $.02 that car looks really nice. i've been doing body work for over 10 yrs and if you have any questions just ask. also Donnie (lownslow) does some really good work.
Nice car, you may want to keep that one original e****ally as it came from your dad. I'll be that thing gets and goes too!
I would keep it original.. That car is worth some $$... A nice one is worth an easy 10 grand..close to 20 if they are sweet... I have a 66 here, I'll have a look at the rocker moldings..(thats what that crunched piece in the pic is).. Dont let anyone BS you out of that car!!!
74 check your oil pressure sending unit.They have a way of going bad and leaking when they are old,have seen it many times.
Unless you gto at least $5000 to have it done right... DON'T PAINT IT!!! I know the old yellow paint ain't FLAT BLACK like all the Betty Page Chicks dig... but it's old... so leave it that way. Also... there is a company called Ano-Brite down in SoCal. They don't speak good english... but they kick *** at straightening, polishing and re-anodizing 60's and 70's trim pieces. I believe those rocker panel moulding pieces are NOT chrome... rather anodized aluminum. A different process than chrome. Anyway, cool car... don't change it much for the sake of changing it. Your views over the next few years of what a cool car is are going to change... so the best thing to do is WAIT. Sam.
If you go to the So Cal Galaxies Club meeting, look for Tom & Pam Chronister. Tell 'em your a friend of Rick from Saddleback Mustang ***ociation. There good people and Tom has owned a ton of Galaxies and Fords. Rick
[ QUOTE ] stick around the HAMB awhile... there are some certified Mr.T's on board. [/ QUOTE ] Whatchoo talkin' bout, Fool???!!!
[ QUOTE ] what samIyam said ... stick around the HAMB awhile... there are some certified Mr.T's on board. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for all the ideas and contact information. You guys were right! This Message Board IS addictive!
[ QUOTE ] If you go to the So Cal Galaxies Club meeting, look for Tom & Pam Chronister. Tell 'em your a friend of Rick from Saddleback Mustang ***ociation. There good people and Tom has owned a ton of Galaxies and Fords. Rick [/ QUOTE ] Thanks Rick, I'll keep my eye out for them when I am there. Are you involved the Mustang shop I've heard about in Mission Viejo by chance? Someone had told me that I might be able to get some help from that shop. Just Curious... The only person from SoCal Galaxies I've been in touch with is Tom Yanulaytis. He's been a great help.
[ QUOTE ] I believe those rocker panel moulding pieces are NOT chrome... rather anodized aluminum. A different process than chrome Sam. [/ QUOTE ] Wondering if it is difficult or more cost effective to get moulding instead of having it fixed. Opinions and where I might find them are welcomed.
A 7-Litre Galaxie? Don't mess with it, keep it as original as possible. One of those rocker pieces might be stainless -- relatively easy to straighten and polish. Those things will tromp most stock mustangs and other muscle cars of the era -- some of the fastest luxo-cruisers built. One of my authors has one, loves to tell about the time he humbled a boss 429 from a stoplight. There is a 7-Litre galaxie registry -- check out these links: www.galaxieclub.com/7-litre.html www.socalgalaxies.com/galaxie_clubs.htm. Steve.
[ QUOTE ] Those things will tromp most stock mustangs and other muscle cars of the era -- some of the fastest luxo-cruisers built. [/ QUOTE ] Mine will out leak most of them for sure! haha... Poor thing hasn't been running like a top so I end up creeping around more than speeding around. Working on it though! Trying to keep 'em in my rearview! Thanks for the links
<font color="green"> Hey another '66, sweet! I have a p***enger side rocker molding for it but I don't know how much it would cost to ship to the west coast, seeing as it's about seven feet long. As far as the leaks go, I have had/still have them all. Power steering, valve covers, intake, pinion seal, trans, TRUNK! Imagine driving all the way to Montana and then find out you have no dry clothes thanks to a rain storm in Oklahoma/Kansas. Did you know that at 70 MPH rainwater will run UP the channels between the trunk lid and body? Then it finds that little weather stripping seam at the top and pours into your trunk?! Well, I didn't! My suitcase was soaked! Everything in the suitcase was! I had to throw away two good magazines! Two! And don't get me started on how the clothes smelled! Two days in weather from 40 degrees in Nebraska to 93 in western South Dakota they marinated! One of my best shirts was... ...sorry off track. About the paint, leave it alone unless it's just completely ****. In fact, leave the car as much stock as possible (I know that's blasphemy here) and find an old runner with a 352 (like mine), 390 or even 289 to beat on. If you do paint it, FLAKE! Lots on the roof and a good solid color on the body. Well, it's time to go. Have fun with that beauty. If you get a chance, send me a bigger pic of that Galaxie *cough* and you *cough* to stare at. Laters, Neppolopolis Vernier, International Travelling Christmas Light Repairman </font>
7466 As said before that isnt a galaxy. A friend restored one in the past 3 yrs and paid $1,200 bux for just the rear 7 litre trunk badge. Im a nut for those cars. I drive a 66 LTD daily but with the 390 that 428 has MANY morehorses and are a great runner when in good shape.Be careful who you deal with and what you change,that is a valuable car. The Galaxie club would be a good choice. Snoop around and see who you might trust. With only 80.000 miles I would get a new steel timing chain installed soon. The old plastic one is probably chipping apart and in the pan.Move to Seattle I will help you get that FE running like it should.--Feder Oh and welcome to the board.
A cool chick with a cool car!...... it dont get much better........... Why couldnt you be from Tx!?.....
[ QUOTE ] Why couldnt you be from Tx!?..... [/ QUOTE ] Why couldn't ALL of you nice helpful people be from California!?! I've already met so many great helpful people on here (from Cali too) and have only been registered a few days! Thanks everyone for the great and wonderful advice and compliments! Don't stop now....knowledge is power! Hip Hip Hooray for HAMB!
I'd gas weld armor plating on it, equip it with a propane powered tennis ball cannon and crash it through the gates of a Bad Guy's Hideout and shoot the place up...then scram before Decker or Fullbright arrived in their souped up drab green Volares and Aspens! Ha Ha Ha...Maybe that's just the Mr T in me talking! Ya got a cool car there, and it'll always be special to ya cuz it was your Dad's. I'd say do what ya WANT with it...there's almost nothing that can't be UNDONE later, and changing the look of the car while keeping it alive mechanically will help you to enjoy it more as your tastes change and evolve! The car is an heirloom, and a PERSONAL piece of family history to YOU. Let the Blue Oval fanatics drool on their socks and whine about how it oughtta be restored to 100% stock condition. Is that what Dad woulda wanted? Is it what YOU want? Fact is, you could Earl Scheib it PINK today, then paint it three more times over the next five years...and STILL penny up for a full resto if you opt to go that route sometime! If it were me (seriously...I mean, I can't weld...but I could build a cannon if I needed one!) I'd lower it, bolt on a nice wheel/tire combo, clean it up and have it sprayed a hot, yet not overpowering color...then seal up the leaks and deck the mill out with some Cobra LeMans valve covers, maybe a dual quad set-up, oval Cobra air cleaner, headers...somethin' like that! Not cheap, but way COOL! It's a sweet ride as is...whatever you decide to do...have FUN and take the time to ENJOY it...I know your Dad would be happy that way!! (Oh yeah..."welcome" and all that stuff! )
You're probably thinking of Mustangs and American Cl***ics on Via Fabricante in MV. Monroe does good work but he's not cheap. Saddleback Mustangs is a club I was in for a number of years.
[ QUOTE ] <font color="green"> I have a p***enger side rocker molding for it but I don't know how much it would cost to ship to the west coast, seeing as it's about seven feet long. </font> [/ QUOTE ] Neppy, Do you also have the rear piece of the p***enger side?
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