:edited: Wildo's 65 Gal. progress thread...

I have changed the heading to better suit this thread.


Due to the age of the topic, ALot of pictures do not show anymore.
To view all of the pics I have put in this topic click the link below.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/pictures/wildosvt01

This topic is about my Father and I's Galaxie.

There has been many people who have PM'ed me thanking me for taking the time to do this.

Helping others is what this topic is ALL about. Not to have the highest page count topic in FM history.

So if you have a 1965 Galaxie and your freshing it, Get a soda and some popcorn. There is alot of helpful info in this topic for you.

Here is how far I have gotten. Once the front suspension is off the frame will get cleaned up and a coat of paint. As well with the firewall. All suspension pieces will look presentable also.




BTW, I plan on posting before and after pics. We will not be taking the body off the frame.


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1965 Galaxie Fastback-Soon to get 351C and C4. Along with a 3.25 posi 3rd member.

1973 Gran Torino Sport (sold) [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img]

2004 Cobra

2004 Marauder

(lOVING the fact that an admin. fixed my subscription screw up!)

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 3/12/05 9:50pm ]</font>

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 3/27/05 6:33pm ]</font>

ha ha the E BAY syndrome!! I've been there! So are you planing to do a disc brake swap?

The disc swap is running around in my mind, But the thought needs new pads so it won't stop! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_spin.gif[/img] [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

Kidding aside. The car has a completely new brake system on it. The prev. owner had all the reciepts. We will see just how bad/good they are and make a choice later down the road.

Time to go to my "Ebay's Anonymous" meeting. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

(If I spelled the "A" word wrong. Blame it on Ebay! [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

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1965 Galaxie Fastback-Soon to get 351C and C4. Along with a 3.25 posi 3rd member.

1973 Gran Torino Sport (sold) [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img]

2004 Cobra

2004 Marauder

(lOVING the fact that an admin. fixed my subscription screw up!)

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 3/13/05 1:10am ]</font>

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 3/13/05 1:10am ]</font>

too funny!!![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img][img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
Keep me poste on how yor front end re build goes. Are you keeping the cenrtlines on ?

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too funny!!![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img][img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
Keep me poste on how yor front end re build goes. Are you keeping the cenrtlines on ?
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Centerlines are a possibility. I have a complete set of Weld Rodlites too, Like Dyno Tom has/had on his 66. A buddy at work has a set of Center lines (8 inchers) that I might get to make another complete set +2. As of now we only have the front Centerlines.

We will not know that one either til she is about ready for the road too.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

I had to edit who has rodlites... [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]

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1965 Galaxie Fastback-Soon to get 351C and C4. Along with a 3.25 posi 3rd member.

1973 Gran Torino Sport (sold) [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img]

2004 Cobra

2004 Marauder

(lOVING the fact that an admin. fixed my subscription screw up!)

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 3/13/05 3:11am ]</font>

Well, I have everything for the front end rebuild but one thing. The rubbers for the top of the front springs. Not a hard thing to get though. I hope to get started on the teardown within a few days![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_ghey.gif[/img][img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]
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I will update with pics of progress in the A.M. Man am I tired! &lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif">&lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_tup.gif">

This is the last pic I used to show our progress. Just wait til then morning.&lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_spin.gif">



I forgot to put this pic. up last night! &lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif"> &lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif">

I told ya I was tired!&lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif">

Im working on uploading my other pics right now.

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<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 7/26/06 3:19am ]</font>

Keep up the good work!

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: DynoTom on 3/27/05 12:57pm ]</font>

Here is my Pop wiping down down the frame getting ready for the primer.



She is just about ready for the primer.


And here she is in all of her orangie glory.



Keep in mind we do not have the option of pulling the body off the frame right now. If we could, Oh buddy we would!
We are going to be using satin black for just about everything. I want to throw in some steel color here and there to break up all of this black that will be going on.
We have the lower control arms all cleaned up.The rest of the suspension is getting the cleaning/paint treatment as well. Oh there will be pics posted once that is ready.&lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_tup.gif">

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1965 Galaxie Fastback-Soon to get 351C and C4. Along with a 3.25 posi 3rd member.

1973 Gran Torino Sport (sold) &lt;IMG SRC="/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif">

2004 Cobra

2004 Marauder

(lOVING the fact that an admin. fixed my subscription screw up!)



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: wildosvt01 on 7/26/06 3:19am ]</font>