MiniMinorMk3 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 The last one of the I spotted was black with Rocket 5-Spokes. I droolled for a few minutes. Turbowomble, Datsuncog, 808 Estate and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That's one fine-looking car. Turbowomble and MiniMinorMk3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbowomble Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Now with additional pictures in the original update posts. Bonus pic of all the shit in the boot still needing fitting: You’ll see, amongst other things: - the rust-treated bits of the rear diff - the ‘knee-cooler’ A/C unit, which’ll get mounted under the dash and will likely be one of the last pieces fitted - the original floor mats, green clear vinyl yokes, which were a boon to have saved - the turbo mufflers, of indiscriminate brand - dozens of gaskets, of all types Datsuncog, mercedade, djim and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbowomble Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Bonus content of what’s lying around the shop, for the yank-lickers amongst us: - up on the lift is a ‘51 Mercury lead sled with a chopped top and a 514ci big block, while on the ground is a Thunderbird of some description (I want to say ‘64? Possibly not): - two other family projects: the Mustang is a ‘65 which will some day have a 351ci Cleveland (as found in the hottest Aussie Falcons and the DeTomaso Pantera) with a 5-sp manual, while the GT6 is getting fitted with a 260ci and a 4-sp, the same combo what went in the Sunbeam Tiger: - a ‘69 Mercury Cougar which is undergoing a full resto, while under the covers is a ‘66 Galaxie with a special drivetrain combo… Viewers of Jay Leon’s Garage may have seen his restored Galaxie 7.0 Litre with a 4-speed manual; this is that same combo, but as a convertible. A very special vehicle, and very covetable. - 2 x Oldsmobile Cutlasses, one a ‘64 and one a ‘67, and the Chevy panel truck in the background is being gasser-ified with a 572ci stroked big block and the back end all cut up and tubbed for behemoth tyres Schaefft, Dyslexic Viking, MiniMinorMk3 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That model of Thunderbird is the 64-66 series, famous now for being driven by Thelma and Louise in the movie of that name; but also used by Felix Leiter in Goldfinger. I'm afraid I'm not well-up enough on the subtle differences between years to say exactly which that one is, but trust me, there will be details that changed each year. What a workshop to be able to use! Incidentally, your type of Galaxie was featured in Men In Black 3; I have a 1/18 model of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 The Thunderbird looks like a '64 to me. The detail on th efront fender behind the wheel is the clue. Also that Mercury Cougar is a '67 or '68. The '69 had an all black grille. The lime green Matchbox version was one of my favourites. Nice collection of stuff by the way. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 On 11/21/2022 at 12:57 AM, Turbowomble said: I might have some of those outer trim rings for the rear lights if you want them. Don't want anything for them. I need to have a dig in the garage first because I can't remember if I sold them, or if I stashed them away "just in case", hoping it's the latter. eddyramrod, Turbowomble and mercedade 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I couldn't peel my eyes away from your Galaxie's cousin - a Ford Fairlane - at a car show over the summer. Similar DNA in the taillights too. Both stunners. eddyramrod, MiniMinorMk3 and Turbowomble 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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