I'm thinkin' my 64 Galaxie needs a flame job.It just does not draw much attention.Does anyone have any thoughts?I would like to keep the patina that exists already and flame over it.I need some suggestions.Maybe even a color for the flames.Tanks.
an intro you need. some bodywork, fix the damn rocker before you even think flames. that car desperately needs a paint job.
Don't take this the wrong way but I really think your car is the wrong shape for flames. It's to boxy for such a flowing free form graphic. I've never cared for flames on squared off cars like tri-5 chevys or muscle cars. Now some nice red scallops would look killer. They would work with the straighter lines of the car as well as tying the red wheels into the car nicely.
rocker panel fix..yes..slammed yes,shaved handles,yes,fat whites on some astros yes,...flames hell no, wrong shape,flames look lame in my opinion.Flake that roof and get a decent paint job.dont over do it.
Ghost Flames? Might work...Here's my 61 Ford..they are tough to see sometime....Well, I did say "Ghost" Flames...LOL. You might think about re doing the Flat White first...and I agree, fix the rocker. Murph
Ok don't take this the wrong way but its a ragged out more door. Before I did anything to draw attention I would at least throw a coat of paint on it. Then I would still try and stay low key. Did I mention that its a more door? They can be nice enough and with the right build it could be one helluva sleeper but...
If you want flames, throw a lighted match in the back seat! All kidding aside. I agree with the ones that say this is the wrong car for flames. Flaked roof, scallops, and shaves handles would look great in my opinion.
"Ghost Flames? Might work...Here's my 61 Ford..they are tough to see sometime....Well, I did say "Ghost" Flames...LOL". That Galaxie reminds me of the 'Emporer's new clothes'...can't see 'em at all! Hey...and those 'ghost wood panels' on the car in your avitar look great too!
Very amusing from a Califunya guy...and I must correct you..it is a Fairlane!! you know, the cheap one! LOL. Gotta admit, ghost wood panels was a clever observation... Murph
How about red scallops, red flaked roof, bellflower tips, and then throw some angel hair on the dash and package tray.
No flames. That would not match the era or body style of yuour car. Four door or not, it can be a really good looking car. Flames are too much for most cars. You need something more simple, like already stated: flake, pinner whites, and either supremes, cragars, or even cragar star wires.
i love flames, but agree, scallops would look better on your car......but if you really want 'em , go for it skull
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