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Title: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on June 15, 2022, 08:10:36 PM

My wife told me not to go to Mecum auction last week…
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfrldl83slbscdd/Photo%20Jun%2011%2C%204%2023%2037%20PM.jpg?dl=0

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on June 16, 2022, 09:05:33 AM

So it ended up following me home
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nkycjgkfckagqoh/IMG_0568.jpg?dl=0
I also found a present in the shop
https://www.dropbox.com/s/poln0wb4o7lpnkv/IMG_0577.HEIC?dl=0
465 SO TP (Lykins)
Now I have some work to do! Ha!

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: hbstang on June 16, 2022, 05:08:40 PM

nice! great looking car.whats it run?

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on June 16, 2022, 08:08:33 PM

They say low 10’s, but who knows. I’m going to pull the 466 and put the Fe in it. Brent said the 466 may have more power. I don’t care, I think the 427 is more correct!

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: Stangman on June 16, 2022, 08:41:04 PM

I agree with the 427 and beautiful car you bought. She’s sits perfect.

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on June 16, 2022, 08:52:35 PM

Thanks, it has a power glide in it now with a trans brake, solenoid shifter and delay box, Liberty gears are building me a toploader with face plated gears and imput shaft to use fuel disk clutch. I bought a clutch pedal setup on eBay. I need header recommendation, any thoughts? The Hooker super comp’s don’t seem big enough?

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: turbohunter on June 17, 2022, 02:50:55 AM

Beautiful car, congrats.
Yes 427, but we’re all a bit bias here.

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: blykins on June 17, 2022, 08:55:18 AM

Sell the blue one and build a black one!

That's a sharp car......

Needs a HR or a Cammer... I know an engine builder.........

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on June 18, 2022, 03:17:09 PM

Ha! Ha! Brent, just got the engine uncrated and you want to start a new one! I think I’ll install and try the 465” before I ask you to build more HP.

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: manofmerc on June 30, 2022, 03:03:55 AM

Tell me about the 466 and Powerglide . Doug

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: Rory428 on June 30, 2022, 06:12:02 AM

Just curious on what having a faceplated toploader costs these days. Unless it is significantly cheaper than finding a good used Jerico DR4 or a G Force G101A, or a 5 speed, I would really consider buying one of those. Stronger, easier shifting, lighter, and a wide array of available gear ratios are all pluses to me. Something to consider before you commit to it.

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on July 02, 2022, 06:07:39 PM

It’s a little less expensive than a used Jerrico, may be a mistake but I’ve already agreed and have them  building it. I’m thinking about a V gate type shifter, any thoughts on that?

Title: Re: 1964 Galaxie L/W tribute
Post by: 1966lanetp on July 02, 2022, 06:14:02 PM

I’ve also ordered some Ref headers for the car. I’d like to pull a little more weight off the front, thinking about Farman Fab tubular A arms. Has any of y’all tried them?