1962 Ford Galaxie

[YJeXtreme]

I know I know it's not 4x4, but as most of us here are avid automotive enthusiast regardless if it's 4x4, Jeep, Ford, etc... figured I'd post a build thread.

Car was purchased by my dad Mar 2005, I'll have to fish out old pics of it, anyways original stats


1962 Galaxie 500 2dr Sedan
Home-made plain black interior
390 cid 4bbl
C6 Auto trans
Factory 9"


The car was no thrills, as the motor was wore out, wrist pin started knocking about 4-5months after purchase. We painted it June 2005 just a quick but semi-presentable shot. We ran the option codes, and found out the car was supposed to be factory Power Steering and Power brakes, however during the motor swap someone did years ago (removed the original 390 and replaced w/ one from a 66) they ditched all the factory options. After alot of searching we found all the parts needed to redo the factory PS/PB installed new headliner and drove it around like this,

In the last 4yrs this has been done...


New 390
428 CJ heads
Edelbrock Performer Intake/Cam/Carb setup
Highflow waterpump
FoMoCo 406 shorty cast headers
HiPo C6 tranny w/ shiftkit
9" Posi-trac w/ 3.50s
Four Wheel Disc-brake conversion
100% new suspension
Heavy duty front/rear swaybars
Painless wiring front-to-back
Bucket seats from a 63 Galaxie XL complete with factory 62 XL interior
Converted from column to floor shift w/ factory console
Ididit Brushed Stainless colum w/ Grant 4spoke steering wheel
63 Galaxie dash complete w/ Autometer gauges
Custom-Auto sound stereo system w/ 6disc changer
Ford 17" Mustang wheels from 2007 model


The car is currently completely stripped back out for complete repaint. Nothing has been spared in my dad's collection of parts and toys, and this is one bitchin cruiser. Stay tuned for pics,

[YJeXtreme]

Here's some pics 1st is random shot from about 2yrs ago, 2nd during re-wire and 3rd more recent during strip down for body work and repaint Will have to look for more.

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Iv'e seen this one in person on numerous occasions. Gonna be bad ass when done.:2thumbsup:


Now sell me the rambler conv!:D

Later
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

Been working a bit on this car lately, since I was out of work, and didn't have the spare cash for parts on the jeep... Both front/rear windsheild frames were thinned in some areas with rust. Alot of heavy pitting. Front I was able to weld up some of the holes, after neutralizing the rust, and skimmed it with filler. Rear I had started work on sometime ago, had to cut out a 5" section and match a patch panel in the metal-brake. Also my gauze bezel arrive, to convert to digital Autometer guages.

Basically the car will appear as a nostalgia style custom, with the use of the '63 Galaxie dash, the XL bucket seat interior, also looking for a '61 Galaxie grille. Apart from appearance, it has the earlier mentioned mods for safety and comfort. We also have a complete under-dash modern AC system. this takes place of all factory vents, etc... To smooth out the firewall, I removed the old Heater motor cover that bolted from the factory, and shaped a patch for the 7 1/2" hole. I started welding it in, however ran out of wire on my mig spool. Anyone have comments, questions feel free to post 'em. Will be purchasing paint in the coming week or two also...

[imehtoh]

I love old Fords. They hold a special place in my heart.I have had several 65 Stang GT. 69 Torino Cobra, 71 Boss 351, 72 F100, 89 SHO, 90 Sho, 90 LSC and for the 1st time in my life i dont have 1.My grand father got me in to them a long time ago.I told the wife ,the next project was going to b a 64 Fairlane, T Bolt clome.Good luck on your 62, got to love the big iron.:2thumbsup:

[YJeXtreme]

well the firewall is done finally, and in paint, motor going back in this week. My goal is to have car completely painted in the next 2-4weeks. Depends on my work schedule and motivation. Not sure if I mentioned, but color is Toreador Red from a 2002 Ford Truck. Gorgeous, deep red metallic. No more pics til it's all in one color :harhar: