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Anybody else out there have a '66 Galaxie?I just picked one up,a 500 XL Convertible.Got a 390/4V (315 hp/427 lb.ft),C6 and 3.50 geared 9" Locker.It'll be a while until it's finished,and I've only driven it a little around the block.Anybody out there race one of these deals,and know what it might do?Feels like an easy low 15,but what do I know.....

There's something about big convertibles with big engines. Hopefully we will hear from some Galaxie owners out there.

my dad used to have one of those. I've always wanted one myself. I'm not exactly sure what it'll do in the quarter, but I do know that a '66 GT350 does 14.00. so add about 1500 pounds or whatever, and you figure high 14's low 15's is about right. only way to truly know is to take that baby to the track and see what she'll do. have fun with the car.

I`ve got a 66 2 dr. fastback. She`s got a 390 bored 40 over. I installed most of an edelbrock performer package. (4 barrel carb, aluminum manifold, cam and lifters.) I just changed the rear gears over to 3.50 non locking. I installed moog performance coils all around. She`s quick but i`ve never raced her. I`ve marveled at her highway performance. I`m thrilled by it`s performance on the streets. anyone know where i could find the correct speedo gear for a cruise-o-matic trans. I went from 3.00 to 1 to 3.50.The previous gear was an eighteen tooth i believe.

Sounds like quite a car there.

I`d like to upload a photo but i must resize it first. I`ll try after work today. It is quite a car. My wife calls her the other woman.

I think i got it!!!

390 4 barrel bored 40 over

hey im new and i have loved mustangs seince i was 5 they are the best cars out there but i dont know why they keep dissing mustangs i hope to get a 95 mustang or a 98 dont know yet but i will think about it

Hey guys,

Maybe someone can help me.. I've been unsuccessful in finding pics of a modified '68 Mustang Fastback (standard or GT version) that has stuff like rear spoiler and louvers.

Can anyone send me some pics/post them here/direct me to a magazine or web site?

THANKS!

Dougie

You guys have got some nice cars. Im really thinking about getting a 67 fastback galaxie. It is one of the nicest galaxies I have seen, although yours is very nice. It does have some dents and dings but nothing much. If I get it I will post some pictures and info. My friends dad is also in the process of restoring a galaxie, not sure what year. My friend is restoring a 64 Mustang too.

I've got a 68' Galaxie XL, it's a two dr. fast back has a 390 2bl. carb. Me and my dad are rebuilding it. The body needs a little work and paint the interior is in good condition except the carpet and a small hole in the seat. it also needs a driver side arm rest does any one know were I can get one looked at Dearborn Classics but they don't have one
any ideas?

Whats up guys. I'll be checking in from time to time with you all so check out my setup and my gallery and let me know what you think.

I have a 67 fairlane with a 289 I want to swap with a 67 t-bird 390. does anybidy know if the motor mounts will work from the t-bird?

Yes, a 390 from a t-bird should work just fine. A 390 is a very nice engine, (it's what I have in my 68 gal' convertible, and it's a real work horse), but if you're wanting a really fast engine, you may want to look into a big bore, short stroke engine, like the 427,428, or 429 cobrajets. You will pay quite a premium for these engines however, as they are very sought after. (Mainly used in the various Shelby Cobras)

The '67 Tbird chassis is actually a shortenened Galaxie chassis, so the mounts are likely different. The 390 came as an option in the Fairlane so get a set of mounts for that application.
Likely the Tbird mounts are old and pooched anyways so its reasonable to get a new set anyways.

Got a Galaxie XL 390 2bbl would like to upgrade to a holly 4bbl. Is there a certine cfm to look for? Or any part #'s that would work?

Got a Galaxie XL 390 2bbl would like to upgrade to a holly 4bbl. Is there a certine cfm to look for? Or any part #'s that would work?

Any standard pattern Holley will work on a factory 4V 390 intake.
A 0-80145 600cfm looks nice and works well.

I have a 67 fairlane with a 289 I want to swap with a 67 t-bird 390. does anybidy know if the motor mounts will work from the t-bird?
The Fairlane requires different frame brackets/mounts. Crites Restoration is a good source.

I've recently acquired a 1963 Galaxie 500 Boxtop (the kind with no post between the windows, stopped production in January '63) and I love it to death. It's got a 390 with a 4bbl pushin estimated 320/400 hp/ft.lb.torque, going through the stock C6 auto trans. This is my first car (I'm about to turn 17), and my father and I are restoring it as I drive it. I've taken a stopwatch to my various runs and came up with 0-60 in the low to mid 7's, and a quarter mile in the mid 15's... :naughty: that's with about 300 pounds of junk in the trunk (literally). She's got a few minor body problems, and the deckpans all need to be replaced... and her paint is definately in need of replacement... but overall it's not bad for 2500 bucks :2cents:. I'm gonna end up throwing on essentially the entire edelbrock performance package on there as soon as I get the money... anybody care to estimate what kind of numbers I'll be getting on the dyno and track?

*EDIT*: I'll be posting some pictures shortly (as soon as I can get my digital camera to stop being temperamental), and I'll keep you guys updated on the restoration progress throughout the model... it should skyrocket about mid-june, and continue at an insane rate throughout the summer... cause that's when I get a job.

Don't bother with the Performer intake. Go with the Performer RPM. If you want more power, and don't need a grandma idle, go with a cam like the Comp Cams 33-208-3 which is their 275DEH series cam. Rated for power between 2000 and 6000 RPM.
If you stick with the whole Performer package like you originally intended, you should be able to run 14's. If you step up the cam and intake, you should be able to easily run in the 13's.
I am assuming that you will be running a 3.50 or so gear.