I had an idea that just hit me Friday.   Here goes.    LtdII brakes.   Once they are installed, if there are any alignment issues,  modify the upper control arm with a screw in ball joint and ring, and move it inboard on the arm.   I looked at some pictures of upper control arms, it looks as if there is room to accomplish that.   I guess one could actually do the same thing to the bottom, but I did not look at those arms to see if there was space to move outward.  I remember you really modifying some arms...

Anyways, my thoughts...

My 63 four door hardtop read axle had the small axle bearings.  My 63 convertible has large bearings.   I was actually wondering if it was a small block/big block thing.  But I would bet the wagon if still stock had large bearings.   Problem is after all these years you never know if it had a replacement fear put under it.  You really need to measure the axle retainer studs to know without taking it apart.

1963 ford Galaxie convertible.   What is the general consensus on what fluid to use to top it off?  Book says type A.

Does anyone know offhand if the 1963 Galaxie steering columns have the stiff spring directly behind the steering wheel?   Anyone have an expanded diagram?   If these cars have the spring, apparently, Ive lost both of them somehow.  

You may have a hard time accepting this answer, but you can research it for validation.  The expansion tank is not meant to be full.  It is called expansion tank for a reason.   It is meant to a space that gets filled as the water heats up and contracts as it cools down.  Other forums I have read about this, suggest not refilling the tank, and it will find it's "happy medium" on it's own.  That could be half a tank or even less.  As long as you can see fluid in it you are good.  Fill it, let it burp out the excess, and after it stops burping fluid is the right fill level for your engine.  This is provided there are no other known or unknown problems.