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Ford, Edsel and Mercury running gear will pretty much interchange. However, it is a lot easier to find Ford body parts than Edsel and Mercury....
Here are the production numbers for the Galaxie 500 (6 and 8 cyl.) and not XL: Body 62 - 205,722 61 - 21,137 64 - 26,558 63 -...
I believe the 2 door "box top" production ended with the introduction of the "fast-back". The 289 had been developed for the Fairlane and Ford...
Great choice for a restore. '63 and '64 Galaxies are probably the most desired Fords. I am currently restoring a '63 XL convertible. You can find...
I have a '57 Tbird, '64 Tbird, '04 Tbird, '59 Skyliner, '63 Galaxie XL and my '58 Sunliner is my favorite of them all. Gets the most looks also.
For me it would have to be the Lincoln Continental Mark 11 with the 368 cu. in. 300 h.p. engine. One of the best looking cars of all time and only...
Might want to check out the '52 to '59 Ford Social Group on this site. Just might find some things you are looking for. Concours Parts has a...
I know that Ford used the "FORD" letters on the 1958 Ford Skyliner which was the top vehicle in the 1958 line. I have a '58 Sunliner and three '58...
Welcome aboard! Not a lot of '58 Ford guys on here.
Welcome aboard. Love '58s. In fact I have 4 of them. Only one running. Two are a slow restoration. Give me a shout if I can help in anyway.
Born in 1945 and graduated high school in 1963. Everything from Elvis to the birth of the Shelby Cobra happened during that time and I enjoyed it...
1957 Ford Thunderbird 1958 Ford Sunliner 1958 Ford Club Victoria (3 - two being restored and one donor) 1959 Ford Skyliner 1964 Ford Thunderbird...
As mentioned before - these days the word "hardtop" seems to mean any vehicle with a metal roof. And anyone with a Custom 300 ford advertises it...
I have a 1959 Fairlane 500/Galaxie Skyliner. The first Galaxie. In the paint shop right now getting a new coat. Hoping to have it completed for...
Welcome from another '58 Ford guy. Waaaaay down south!!:cool:
First - thank you for serving your country and a big welcome. You might want to go online and order catalogs from some of the parts suppliers....
Welcome aboard and great looking car. Somebody's baby I expect.
Merry Christmas from Mississippi - the Magnolia State.
I need some advice from some of you Sunliner owners. I recently replaced the top motor, lines and hydraulic arms on my '58 Sunliner. After doing...
Welcome from another '58 Ford guy! I have two Club Vics that I am currently working on. Best of luck in getting your Ranchero going.
Good thoughts from all! I have always used premium preferably without ethanol and I seem to have good results and it looks like everyone is pretty...
What is the best gasoline to use with our older cars?
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