Popular Post sdkrc 2524 Posted December 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2019 Low effort thread warning: I bought this Galaxie after seeing it on the bay with ~10mins left to run. Coolest thing I've ever seen in my life but my goal for 2019 was to not buy any cars. One high adrenaline, guilty bid later and I've completely ruined my life. Called the guy up and asked could I drive it home. He said "not a hope in hell" It was in a barn in the US for 25yrs sitting and rotting. Imported to the UK in May 2019. Old mate was a classic rally man back in his day and had one exactly like this back in the 70s. He planned on restoring it but had a f*cking awful run of luck (ill health, son chopped his fingers off, garage burnt down with the seats in it). 39k miles. 390 cubic inches. Pillarless. 1966. It's had a new fuel tank, new wheels and tyres, new battery, new pipes, new brake cables and the drums rebuilt all around. I've found a lot of crazy stuff since buying it though - ran it for 100miles until I noticed no air filter. Found out the fuel tank wasn't sealed whilst I was on the motorway. The lights also intermittently turn off completely every so often which I found out at night. 1 hub cap fell off and nearly hit a man walking. Good: Chassis is solid. Interior is bone-dry. Drives straight and I think the engine runs well. No fluid leaks. Bad: Gear changes are insanely clunky. Dash is warped. Boot taking on water. Interior looks like it's had several generations of mice + a fire. shedenvy, burraston2006, DVee8 and 80 others 80 3 Link to post Share on other sites
fatharris 4249 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 That's cool as shitWhat are the plans for it?Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk sdkrc and Datsuncog 2 Link to post Share on other sites
sdkrc 2524 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 I had a failed business, a baby, a promotion and bought my first flat in the last 15 months so I have limited time to combine with limited funds and limited practical skills. Awesome car to learn with though. Everything is insanely simple and there is enough room for even the fattest hands. Getting parts has been a problem. I've got 3 air filters, none of which fit. New windscreens don't seem to exist and kits for disc brakes are massively out of my budget. Below is the current list of things that need done. I have negative money so will hopefully be doing some work in January ✓ Fuel tank seal Air filter Hub cap Idling carburettor Windscreen Rear footwell welding Upholster rear bench Roof lining Paint (do not paint!!) All rubber seals Rustproofing/waxoyl I love the colour and I like it looking beat up and shitty. I fully intend to use this as a daily. LightBulbFun, vulgalour, chaseracer and 24 others 27 Link to post Share on other sites
sdkrc 2524 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 fairkens, DeeJay, Tickman and 26 others 29 Link to post Share on other sites
sdkrc 2524 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, fatharris said: That's cool as shit What are the plans for it? Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk Haha. That's word for word what I said when I saw it first. I'm completely obsessed with the Ford Galaxie from the Timelord thread so will get it looking that level of 'used'. There are about 10 immediate problems which need sorting. The less I think about those, the better. fatharris, Split_Pin, The Moog and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 16193 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Huggy has been out-cooled! I love this. Well found, and please, please, please do use it daily, it can only benefit from such treatment! sdkrc 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cavcraft 98005 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Just wow. egg, sdkrc, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
HMC 15886 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Lovely! Totally with you on the aesthetics- perfect and do usable just as is. Create your own American road movie wherever you go.... chaseracer and sdkrc 2 Link to post Share on other sites
sdkrc 2524 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 To drive: around town the steering is about as vague as you'd expect. You have to plan your braking maybe 2 or 3 times earlier than a modern car. Body roll is insane especially when combined with lap belts and bench seats. On the motorway cruising at 60 is where it is supposed to be. It just feels right. The first 2 hours I spent driving gave me the sweats I was so nervous. Insane adrenaline rush because you imagine the brakes failing at every corner. It's not fast but it sounds meaty and powerful when revved. Split_Pin, purplebargeken and Cavcraft 3 Link to post Share on other sites
junkyarddog 7029 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 What a BEAST!!!! I love it,I was expecting to see another boring people carrier LightBulbFun and shedenvy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Amishtat 5784 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I was hopeful when I saw you'd spelled it Galaxie and I'm not disappointed.. That looks completely irresistible, are the brakes as bad as I'd heard? sdkrc and shedenvy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
FakeConcern 3794 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 That rear overhang tho... Link to post Share on other sites
sdkrc 2524 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Amishtat said: I was hopeful when I saw you'd spelled it Galaxie and I'm not disappointed.. That looks completely irresistible, are the brakes as bad as I'd heard? I guess stopping just wasn't important back in the 60s. It's like trying to stop the wheels with your hands. The overhang is for that insane boot. When I got it to Glasgow I thought I'd left the rear bench seats back at the seller's house. Turns out they were in the boot but I couldn't see them, despite opening and rummaging around. Split_Pin, Three Speed, Skizzer and 10 others 6 7 Link to post Share on other sites
motorpunk 1838 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I fucking love this. When you’re bored/broke - sell it to me. sdkrc 1 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 16193 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Forgot to add before.... I absolutely love this shape of Galaxie. sdkrc 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cobblers 9505 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 This absolutely kicks my 6 months driving a talbot express motorhome with mud tyres as a daily into the shrubbery. As my favourite comedian says "It's only funny if you actually do it", this is way cooler being driven to morrisons for some antacids than parked up or paraded round. The Moog, Nibblet, RobT and 3 others 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve79 2301 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, sdkrc said: New windscreens don't seem to exist. https://www.americanglass.co.uk/news/ Ahem......May want to try these guys Scroll across to the third picture as its a '66 Galaxie which they have done a screen on. ? Could also try https://www.dbmotors.net/index.php/10 sdkrc 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SiC 18702 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 This looks to be a fantastic thread! Absolute crazy old shed you are running there LightBulbFun 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobT 14768 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 DNP! It looks fine as is. Windscreen washer colostomy bag FTW too. LightBulbFun and sdkrc 2 Link to post Share on other sites
sdkrc 2524 Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 I'll hold fire on the paint then. I could use some community wisdom. There's a mysterious rod in the engine bay which I can't figure out it's purpose. I'll post a photo next time I get a chance. It's sort of attached to the carb/throttle body and connects to the gearbox. It's loose and makes ZERO sense to me. Also, someone ask me about what happens when you seal fuel tanks using flashing... Link to post Share on other sites
Steve79 2301 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Assuming its the 3-speed C6 cruise-o-matic box that you have fitted which it should be, then what you are describing sounds like the trans kickdown rod. https://www.fordmuscleforums.com/threads/kickdown-dont-works.505623/ Also have a look at this article (posts 3 and 4) https://forums.aaca.org/topic/139193-1966-ford-fairlane-transmission/ https://www.diyford.com/ford-c4-c6-transmission-trouble-shooting-guide/ Is your transmission kicking down when you floor it? Lokar do a replacement kit INS0007-FordC4C6-KickdownKit.pdf eddyramrod, Skizzer and sdkrc 3 Link to post Share on other sites
LightBulbFun 6645 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 amazing! when I clicked on this thread I was expecting a people carrier!, I love big ol american barges like these 2 hours ago, sdkrc said: The overhang is for that insane boot. When I got it to Glasgow I thought I'd left the rear bench seats back at the seller's house. Turns out they were in the boot but I couldn't see them, despite opening and rummaging around. sounds like its bigger on the inside *cough* (if only it was a 1968 one ) Link to post Share on other sites
Datsuncog 14948 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Crikey Moses, this is insanely epic... what a car. Just as folk on the Timelord thread were going all dewy-eyed about the good ol' days, when you could smoke about in some crusty Yank - you demonstrate those days are still with us. Much kudos! The closest I may ever come is my Dinky version, but I'll be following this one with great interest... egg, mercedade, sdkrc and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Magnificent Rustbucket 2973 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 FANTASTIC car. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites
sutty2006 4919 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Give Oldcott Motors a bell and speak to Steve. He’s usually got some oldies in the bone yard. He might be able to help find hard to get parts. sdkrc 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rod/b 2075 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Re the lights switching off randomly watch the White Room movie, specifically the bits they used in the 3AM Eternal video, Ford Timelord used to do the same thing. Pieman and dome 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Split_Pin 11526 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 As a big fan of the KLF and the Ford Timelord, I think this car is absolutely tremendous. I tip my hat to you. Please, please come to our monthly Scotoshite meet on the last Wednesday of every month, next one is January! eddyramrod, egg and Skut 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Asimo 14919 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Stacked headlights. Swoon! Off to work in a good mood now. Link to post Share on other sites
Skut 1624 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Wasn't Sealtainn going to bring his Park Avenue to Scotshite in January. That be quite a combination. eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
egg 34410 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Wow. And as it should be... loserone, Steve79, dome and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now