|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 12, 2005 21:36:53 GMT -5
Well I purchased a new project car this evening. It is a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 4 door sedan. I purchased this car from my wife's Uncle. He bought it on Ebay from an independently wealthy gentleman from Ohio last year. I typically don't care for 4 door cars but something about this car really got my attention. It has a red exterior and black interior. It has a 252 cubic inch V8 with a 2 barrel. I went and test drove it this evening with my wife and it was great!!! It is definitely alto different ride than in my Cutlass. I just wanted to keep on cruising. I probably won't have her on the road for awhile. So as far as a Quality Ford parts go, is Mac's the place to go? I've seen their display booths everywhere. I'm limited on garage space and have to sell my 76 Cutlass. If anyone is interested in the Cutlass call me at 694-9022. I just had the transmission rebuilt and a shift kit installed at Competition Transmission this past spring. For more information / picture of the Cutlass check out the Buy and Sell section. I'm asking $4,500.
|
|
|
|
Post by swi66 on Jul 13, 2005 4:30:37 GMT -5
Macs is nice because you can go right to the store and shop. I have bought T-bird parts from them. There are other dealers on the internet as well. Compare prices.
swi66
|
|
|
|
Post by 65cuda on Jul 13, 2005 6:08:28 GMT -5
I would go to Mac's if I was a ford guy, Mac's is a big sponsor of alot of car shows and cruises, in this area, the owner Rick is a nice guy has even helped me find parts for my Mopar.
|
|
|
|
Post by 95gts on Jul 13, 2005 19:13:39 GMT -5
Dang when you stopping by, nice to have another Ford on boards. thunbs up to the black interior. Get a pic post it up, if you need hosting im me.
|
|
|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 13, 2005 22:12:04 GMT -5
Once I get my hands on the car I will take some pictures. My plan is to have it on the road by the Fantasy Island Car show. I plan on bringing both cars, that is if I still have the Cutlass. You are more than welcome to stop by and check it out. I'm not to far away from Gratwick Park in NT. I have a question. Has anyone every heard of a Ford 252 V8? I came up with this by using a VIN # decoder. I was speaking to a friend of mine and he said that there wasn't such an engine and it was most likely a 352. He said you can identify a 353 by the position of the spark plugs. I was told by another friend that the 252 was used in the Thunderbird. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks.
|
|
|
|
Post by swi66 on Jul 14, 2005 4:59:20 GMT -5
I have never heard of a 252 myself.
If it does exist that would mean it is a smaller displacement than the 260 V-8 which is the forerunner of the 289-302. The 260 was used in some Falcons back then. Does it look like a 289 small block?
A 352 was a larger motor, and I beleive would be likely in the Galaxie. More likely in a Galaxie would be a 390.
swi66
|
|
|
|
Post by 95gts on Jul 14, 2005 16:02:59 GMT -5
I am thinking 352 engine also. A FE series engine which include the 352,390,427, 428. they had weird ones to like 406, 410. you can decode your vin from this site. www.socalgalaxies.com/VIN_1963_plate.htm |
|
|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 15, 2005 18:19:02 GMT -5
Thanks for that link Joel. Here is the site I was looking at: web.ics.purdue.edu/~stanchfi/1963-galaxie-us-id.html This 63 Galaxie 500 has an X engine code. If you look on the site I listed above it says it is a 252. If you look at the link Joel found it says 352. A friend ran the VIN at a Ford dealership and they came up with a 252. I just can't believe that 17' 6" car would be powered by a 252. Another friend who is very familiar with Fords told me that the 352, 390, etc. engines have a unique spark plug placement. If you are looking at the engine block from the side the 1st and 2nd plugs are angled diagonally toward the back of the engine and 3rd and 4th spark plugs are angled diagonally toward the the front of the engine. Thanks for all of the information. |
|
|
|
Post by 95gts on Jul 15, 2005 20:32:09 GMT -5
joel=1lowbird on the other hand Joe = 95gts. you always call me Joel. Only Razzing you but it is Joe, unless your my mom, when she called me JOEy lol. I beleive its a 352. if you look at the site it talks about this:
Vehicle Warranty Number
Example 3S63X 100001
3 1963 Model Year
S Pilot Plant Assembly
63 2-Door Hardtop
X 8-Cylinder 352 Cubic Inch Engine
100001 First Unit Built
I bet its just a typo Brian.
|
|
|
|
Post by 95gts on Jul 15, 2005 20:55:11 GMT -5
I contacted the site, guy said it is a 352 engine. He is going to change it to the updated info.
|
|
|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 15, 2005 22:28:55 GMT -5
Hey JOE! JOE! JOE! JOE!!! Sorry about that L at the end of your name. I was close. You both own FORDS. I'd say you both own Mustangs but I believe the Mustang is his wifes. Anyway, thanks for your help. Don't be surprised if 84Monteman calls you Joel. Hey asked me last Sunday if your name was Joe or Joel. No need to ask what I told him. I think you introduced me to Ray as Bob. Just kidding. I appreciate your help.
Jeff
|
|
|
|
Post by 95gts on Jul 15, 2005 22:50:45 GMT -5
lol, notice i called you Brian also, i ment to do that lol. We might be trying to get a cruise on Sunday nights, just be two people so far, but it will be a cruise. Sheriden rd, area. Goes place to place "cruisin". If your interested you can always come along, I think we could get something going. Nice to see the car in action.
The guy on that site is now emailing me and saying the site never stated that. I guess he must have a couple people working at purdue ed that changed it and he's acting like I am crazy. I may have to introduce him to teh waybackwebmachine, if he keeps it up.
|
|
|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 17, 2005 11:22:56 GMT -5
That Sunday Cruise sounds pretty cool. Let me know when you plan on starting it. Today is definately out. I'm recovering from my sons 6th & 2nd birthday parties yesterday. To top it all off I'm at work today. Hopefully I will have the Galaxie 500 on the road sometime next week.
|
|
|
|
Post by 95gts on Jul 17, 2005 16:11:12 GMT -5
Tonight, but dosn't look good. I like to get something going on Sundays, gets boring sunday night, anyone else interested? Jeff I sent you a email you get it? I know we got a couple of cars but it could turn out to be fun.
|
|
|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 23, 2005 21:50:39 GMT -5
I went to pick up the Galaxie 500 this afternoon. Before I bought it I had to bring it home and try squeezing this huge car in my garage. I pulled my Cutlass out of the garage and pulled the Galaxie in. Well it barely fit. The down side to this story is I woudn't be able to store anything else in my 1 1/2 car garage ( Lawnmower, kids toys, etc..). Due to minimal garage storage space I had to decline on this really nice car. It will be put on Ebay in approximately 2 - 3 weeks. I wish I had more garage space. If anyone is interested in a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, 352 V8 / 2 barrel, 4 door, red exterior / black interior call me at 694-9022 or email me and I will put you in contact with the owner.
|
|
|
|
Post by 65cuda on Jul 23, 2005 22:08:24 GMT -5
Don`t sell it,  do what Noah did, build a bigger ark, I plan on building a pole barn, proberly won`t happen to next spring, we never have enough space. |
|
|
|
Post by cookin85ss on Jul 23, 2005 22:20:33 GMT -5
I wish I had the property and the $$$ to build a bigger garage. My next house will have a minimum 2 1/2 car garage  !!!!! |
|
