Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
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Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
Maddy has decided she wants a cool classic car.
She really likes 1966 Fairlane or galaxie but her favorite is 67 galaxie.
So I'm on the slow prowl for a project that would ideally have come with small block rather than FE motor.
The plan would be to transplant 5.0 and harness from my Bronco and get a 2WD 4R70W to put in the hot rod.
Which clears the way for me to get going on 351 OBDII for the Bronco.
Let the fun begin.
She really likes 1966 Fairlane or galaxie but her favorite is 67 galaxie.
So I'm on the slow prowl for a project that would ideally have come with small block rather than FE motor.
The plan would be to transplant 5.0 and harness from my Bronco and get a 2WD 4R70W to put in the hot rod.
Which clears the way for me to get going on 351 OBDII for the Bronco.
Let the fun begin.
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Re: Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
There has been a nice 4 door running around downtown castle rock with 4 sale signs. Ive seen it parkered at 5th and wilcox.
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Re: Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
There is a 66 galaxies for sale in bolder with a blown engine he email me and said he would take 2500 for it.I almost bought it but I want a 77 78 trans am and I like the 67 better than the 66.
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There's one in my neighbor's yard.Been sitting for years.It's an FE car.Could be had pretty cheap I think.
If you were to put a Crown Vic front end and a small block in it would be bad ass.
If you were to put a Crown Vic front end and a small block in it would be bad ass.
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JGZ wrote:There's one in my neighbor's yard.Been sitting for years.It's an FE car.Could be had pretty cheap I think.
If you were to put a Crown Vic front end and a small block in it would be bad ass.
Pick up a used P71 police interceptor and have a cool ride for pretty cheap.
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valentino wrote:There is a 66 galaxies for sale in bolder with a blown engine he email me and said he would take 2500 for it.I almost bought it but I want a 77 78 trans am and I like the 67 better than the 66.
I showed her the ad for that one in Boulder and she likes it. At 2500 I could certainly do some motor mount mods for small block
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JGZ wrote:There's one in my neighbor's yard.Been sitting for years.It's an FE car.Could be had pretty cheap I think.
If you were to put a Crown Vic front end and a small block in it would be bad ass.
I recall seeing it, I'll take another peek next time I'm over.
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Here's a '67 in Ault with a small block. I think he's asking a little too much for a non-running car.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5223919561.html
There's also this one. It's a big block, but also a 500XL. A little more reasonable.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5216924366.html
Love the Galaxies. One of my dream cars is a '66 7 Litre. Drove a '65 post coupe in high school and almost bought a 63 1/2 XL before I bought my Bronco.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5223919561.html
There's also this one. It's a big block, but also a 500XL. A little more reasonable.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5216924366.html
Love the Galaxies. One of my dream cars is a '66 7 Litre. Drove a '65 post coupe in high school and almost bought a 63 1/2 XL before I bought my Bronco.
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'64 Falcon....I know, not what she's looking for but kind of a cool little cousin!!!
$5K
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/2415585?ad_cid=8
$5K
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/2415585?ad_cid=8
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mickphatmac wrote:'64 Falcon....I know, not what she's looking for but kind of a cool little cousin!!!
$5K
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/2415585?ad_cid=8
Love the old falcons, and the novas. Any of those shoebox hot rods. IF I ever get my Bronco restored, and look for another project after, it'll be something in that realm.
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Re: Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
Or this...saw it yesterday when I was looking at Torinos. Probably on the expensive side, but a really nice GTA.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5243220458.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5243220458.html
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Here's the one in castle rock.
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Re: Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
Been trying to get a hold of the guy in Boulder with the 66
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This is half torino and technically it has a small block. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5258338284.html
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Re: Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
Wait, I like this one more. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5236906926.html
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I'm really looking for a project but keep getting distracted by nice rides too
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5262383614.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5262383614.html
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https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5258509175.html
Big block though...looks to be a 390. Has air and is a more restore-able type. Love the color.
Big block though...looks to be a 390. Has air and is a more restore-able type. Love the color.
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All I know is that if I see a 16 year old girl driving that thing, I will be driving or running as fast as I can in the opposite direction. That thing takes up some serious space and for a first time driver-- I hope those bumpers are made out of rubber!!
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Eck, your sounding like my wife. She is totally against the idea of getting a classic for her. Maddy and I out voted her. Plus it will get hydro boost brakes and all new steering linkage, etc.
Meanwhile, I'm not very familiar with these cars but trying to learn. Does anyone know what is involved in putting a small block / Windsor in a car that originally came with a big block / FE ?
The FE is considerably bigger but I'm wondering if it is as simple as different motor mounts or an a dapter kit like Johnny Cash used ?
If it's that simple it really creates options for me. I could take the FE 390 and C6 and stuff it into the 57 Fairlane, put the 5.0 out of my Bronco in the Galaxie, and put that bad ass 351 in my Bronco.
Man, that sounds like a lot of work doesn't it ?
Meanwhile, I'm not very familiar with these cars but trying to learn. Does anyone know what is involved in putting a small block / Windsor in a car that originally came with a big block / FE ?
The FE is considerably bigger but I'm wondering if it is as simple as different motor mounts or an a dapter kit like Johnny Cash used ?
If it's that simple it really creates options for me. I could take the FE 390 and C6 and stuff it into the 57 Fairlane, put the 5.0 out of my Bronco in the Galaxie, and put that bad ass 351 in my Bronco.
Man, that sounds like a lot of work doesn't it ?
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69' up here in the Black Hills http://rapidcity.craigslist.org/cto/5267345164.html
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1SICBRONCONUT wrote:69' up here in the Black Hills http://rapidcity.craigslist.org/cto/5267345164.html
Thanks for sharing / posting up
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I wonder if a modern Crown Vic front end could be put under one of these.It works awesome on a f100.My neighbor did one in a weekend.Frickin cool.
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mickphatmac wrote:'64 Falcon....I know, not what she's looking for but kind of a cool little cousin!!!
$5K
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/2415585?ad_cid=8
My vote is for a falcon. Love these cars. another plus is they share the same chassis as the 65-66 mustang so parts are plentiful. And they are not a land yacht.
Rob
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ZOSO wrote:mickphatmac wrote:'64 Falcon....I know, not what she's looking for but kind of a cool little cousin!!!
$5K
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/2415585?ad_cid=8
My vote is for a falcon. Love these cars. another plus is they share the same chassis as the 65-66 mustang so parts are plentiful. And they are not a land yacht.
I gotta agree here. These things are great to work on and they are "stylin" (my old 66 Futura Sport)
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I love that vintage of Falcon but she wants a land yacht for some reason.
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Rox Crusher wrote:I love that vintage of Falcon but she wants a land yacht for some reason.
When I was a teenager I wanted a land yacht so I could transport all my school books. I definitely didn't use all that room to transport kegs, drunk friends, and NO WAY would I ever use that space for....hanky panky!
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Gregg wrote:Rox Crusher wrote:I love that vintage of Falcon but she wants a land yacht for some reason.
When I was a teenager I wanted a land yacht so I could transport all my school books. I definitely didn't use all that room to transport kegs, drunk friends, and NO WAY would I ever use that space for....hanky panky!
Hahaha. I hear the back seat is useless!!
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If it's a land-yacht she wants, go for a falcon wagon!
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5251277684.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5190503916.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5251277684.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5190503916.html
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The Terrible One
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Re: Ford Galaxie or Fairlane for Maddy
Dukietown wrote:If it's a land-yacht she wants, go for a falcon wagon!
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5251277684.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5190503916.html
YES YES YES YES!!!!!!! exactly what I'd love to build into a sweet restomod daily. coyote/6r80 ac/power windows/locks/brakes, air ride. Oh man I want one.
Rob
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04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport