The Bronze Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Wurds. Edit for thread in wrong placeinesss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Fuck I love this car, got some photos of interior and engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.wylde Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Fuck yes this is mean I likey a lot How hard is the compliance process to get through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 The car is decent but the trip sounds way fun. A few of us will be doing the same next year (large roadie with potential car buying) so looking forward to it, you must have some sweet roadie yarns. Keen to hear of any tricks of the trade as it were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean.101 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 In my eyes you have lived the dream. Love your work. Galaxie's are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Nice car, good choice. I've got a 1964 Mercury, basically the same mechanically as the 63/64 Galaxies. Also a 390, but only a 2V carb. Sadly no better for economy. How much does it cost to ship a big car from the USA to NZ now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cheers; No real pics under the hood or inside as it's a bit shit at the moment: it needs a big cleanup under the bonnet, so when I've done that and it's not a dirty pit of shame I'll add some. Interiors pretty plain and semi-assembled as I'm waiting on a new screen rubber so until the screen is out, then back in half the trim is missing and the hoodlining is hanging down. The trim has surface grime i'm autosolling off slowly in the shed while I wait for the rubber boat and funds for the next screen pull. However long you're planning on going for, add a week, and spend it on the road with the freedom to just see shit. What time of year and what parts are you planning on going to see? Basically, take a bunch of GC's, no GF's and cash. Don't take a credit card to Vegas. Don't go to the strippers drunk and alone. Definitely don't take a credit card to the strippers. Bonneville is awesome, but 3 days and you've seen it all and you're burnt to shit. All the lakes you plan to camp by on the drive from LV to LA will be dried out in August and everyone will curse your shit camping knowledge. 40degree heat and no aircon will cause madness. 6 guys in one camper will cause madness. And sharing. Of all sorts. Not me mind. Gas is cheaper in the middle of nowhere. Pomona has an awesome drag museum. Pretty sure I need to go again next year; wanna hit San Diego for the dry cars; I need a 62 ranchero with a mercury comet nose, and then to Mexico for mexican. Compliancing is a matter of doing your homework and asking the right old geezers who they reckon you should use; they'll steer you along. Bring in parts with the car if you can, the dumb/boring shit like brake lines, gaskets and hoses all add up and they're so cheap there but rape you if you need to freight them here fast. Local suppliers can help, and are good sorts but also expect walletrape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Nice one, love the story and galaxies are so freaking cool. I plan on going to the states one day to buy a car and ship it back like yourself. Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think it was about 3500 in freight. I kinda try to forget the money side of it all. Is the 64 a sedan or wagon - can't be many around? did they still have stuff like the breezeway window? I love that mad shit. The 62 mercs are probably my favourite of that period. I was basically running a 2 barrel - just unblocked the jammed secondaries, hopefully should be more fun when I get it back on. I've got a 62/63 pdf manual if you need, might have some shared bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWEST Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 nice photos in teh states man, thats one of my plans one day soon is to go there and do something similar/drive around and check cool shit out. Cool car, old school american is where its at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Choice story man, I'm jealous and inspired at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think it was about 3500 in freight. I kinda try to forget the money side of it all. Is the 64 a sedan or wagon - can't be many around? did they still have stuff like the breezeway window? I love that mad shit. The 62 mercs are probably my favourite of that period. I was basically running a 2 barrel - just unblocked the jammed secondaries, hopefully should be more fun when I get it back on. I've got a 62/63 pdf manual if you need, might have some shared bits. Convertible. The sedans have the breezeway window - like an anglebox. We bought it in Indiana and drove it a bit there before shipping home. Pretty much been a driver since then. I also keep my bonnet down. Probably saw you at the BH! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tele29 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Cool car. Is it a 390? Is there much room around the sides for headers? My father has a 61 thunderbird and the cast exhaust manifolds weigh a ton and don't look like they flow that well, bu there is not much room for anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Need correct vacuum for trans operation I think? Mine was fouled up when I bought it, would only get to 2nd gear. What trans - cruiso? I have a 64 factory manual book here if you want anything looked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yeah, cruisomatic, it was really good until I got the car worked on. I got someone to do the sump gasket and I think he lifted it and twisted the motor to do the gasket. I suspect the linkage is kinked or twisted from that. When I'm working the accelerator by hand I have to shove it right down to engage the kickdown link, much further than i'd imagine it'd go when I'm using my foot. Unfortunately I had no kids around today to help me figure that out. Be interested to know how far down your accelerator goes before it engages the kickdown linkage, and then how much movement are you getting. My kd linkage only moves maybe half an inch to 3/4. I have the manual thanks, it's good, but bits like this it's handy to see one that works, or ask someone. What did you end up doing to sort your trans? I redid the vacuum line from the brake booster but hasn't helped, aside from knowing it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Just been watching these: makes me semi-excited about replacing the felts and shit. Do need new door pulls, and door cards actually... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kby-8FAPpp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yeah, cruisomatic, it was really good until I got the car worked on. I got someone to do the sump gasket and I think he lifted it and twisted the motor to do the gasket. I suspect the linkage is kinked or twisted from that. When I'm working the accelerator by hand I have to shove it right down to engage the kickdown link, much further than i'd imagine it'd go when I'm using my foot. Unfortunately I had no kids around today to help me figure that out. Be interested to know how far down your accelerator goes before it engages the kickdown linkage, and then how much movement are you getting. My kd linkage only moves maybe half an inch to 3/4. I have the manual thanks, it's good, but bits like this it's handy to see one that works, or ask someone. What did you end up doing to sort your trans? I redid the vacuum line from the brake booster but hasn't helped, aside from knowing it's done. I had my kid sit in the drivers seat. Looks like the accelerator goes most of the way to the floor before picking up the kickdown rod. It only moves about 1/2 inch at the manifold end, so sounds similar. The manual has a really complicated adjustment procedure. I connected the modulator vacuum to the booster T, which is in turn connected to manifold vacuum. Good luck getting it working right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 kids are handy eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Let me know if you have problems with finding a screen. I have a man close to my house with a lot of old Ford Galaxie stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 All good thanks, had one arranged twenty mins after breaking it - The joys of constantly buying shit to fix it is knowing where to ask. Just gotta sort the insurance now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.