Thread: New guy from Michigan

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This is my first post here on CHR. I've been lurking for a while, just enjoying the articles and posts. My driver is a 64 Ford Galaxie. I also have a 51 ford coupe and a 53 F100. Both are projects for later.

Here is the Galaxie that I drive almost daily during the summer

If these photos don't show up, please give me some pointers. Thanks

and the engine - it's a whopping 289/2bbl/automatic so don't even try to street race me, it may stall in fright.

Welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to come out and play.

Nice looking '64 there, and it is actually refreshing to see the stock valve covers and air cleaner. Plus, you drive it a lot.........very good.

Don

Thanks for the welcome, Don. I drive the Galaxie alot. Half my customers and my wife's entire family think I'm a nut. I don't need air, or FM radio!?

I've read your buildup and I am very impressed. Looks like a very nice T. Your sons are doing well too. That RPU is quite slick. My Dad did the same for me that you are doing. Nice work bringing a second gen. into the mix. Now if I can just figure out how to do it with my kids as they get a bit older.

Signshop, Welcome to CHR!! Fine looking Galaxie you got there, and it's really good to hear that you drive it regularly. I wish I could drive mine to work daily but I would have to get a second mortgage to pay for gas.

And don't worry about your wife and your customers, I don't think you are a nut! After all who needs A/C in Michigan???? A heater maybe, but A/C? I doubt it. I have it in two of my cars, but only turn it on in the gargage to make sure it works. The rest of the time, I put the windows down so people can see me Smile!

Lately, it's almost too hot to not have air. I drive it anyway though. Gotta have the heater - defrost in the morning to get the windows clear at a minimum.

The gas mileage, it's a 289 2 bbl, and it gets around 15. I think it would do better with a better tune-up too. That's better than my shop truck can get downhill with a tailwind.

Originally Posted by signshop

Thanks for the welcome, Don. I drive the Galaxie alot. Half my customers and my wife's entire family think I'm a nut. I don't need air, or FM radio!?

I've read your buildup and I am very impressed. Looks like a very nice T. Your sons are doing well too. That RPU is quite slick. My Dad did the same for me that you are doing. Nice work bringing a second gen. into the mix. Now if I can just figure out how to do it with my kids as they get a bit older.

Thank you for the very nice words. I totally agree with you about Dads (and Moms) passing the torch to the next generation. It is one way to help insure your kids will stay on the straight and narrow. I never worried about drugs or any goofiness when my Sons were younger, I knew they were using all their money for car parts. (Some things never change, they still are. )


Don

Don,

You are painting most of your car in your shop, are you painting the body there too?

I haven't painted a whole car in about 8 years so I'm trying to make plans for the Galaxie...I'd like to paint it here in my shop but, I haven't been keeping on on paint.

Welcome to CHR
nice car

TL

Welcome aboard

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Thanks, TL

I'm getting ready for paint finally! I need some input too. What do you guys think of this for paint? I'm thinking Wimbledon White with a dark red stripe over the roof like some of the old Galaxie racers had. Minus some trim - because it's so easy in photoshop. I'd love the front bumper like this too without a plate recess.

mike

Split the stripe......old school Nascar look. See how it goes from there.

That car would be perfect if it was a 2door hard top & was red with a white roof then it would be perfect, ....Yes- I -think so... just perfect, the perfect cruising everyday driver. ...." just perfect "

I do like the AFX/teardrop hoods, 64' HOOD FROM DEARBORN $349.95 fiberglass. maybe you'd like that.

I wonder how much a N.O.S. air intake like that would cost, if you could find a set ?

treekiller - unfortunately I have the banana pie yellow 4dr, with the rust spots in my driveway. Besides, I'd feel guilty letting three kids romp around in the backseat if the car were a nice looking 2dr hardtop like yours.

The teardrop hoods look great but I'm on a low budget for this car - who'd be upset seeing a 289 2bbl under the teardrop??

unfortunately?

nothing wrong w/that car, just thought you'd like red and white


howbout'some ghost flames
maybe one shade off banana pie with a little flake,candy, or pearl in it .

"Dang ! now I'm wanting banana cream pie"

My kids call it the banana float. It floats down the road and looks like a banana...