Yes, there are a number of other forums out there.

Its all about taste.  Those that want an original car make them that way, (there are lots of them out there)... or at least basically original.  Its all about what the individual wants.  I like modifying things, thats who I am, in my mind there is always a better way to build a mouse trap.  that means upgrade it all including the wheels.  As to your questions not getting answered, part of the problem is I have been a bit of an absentee landlord and when I'm on I try to make sure all the questions get answers.  I am a football official and my daughter plays high school volleyball so as you can imagine I have been crazy busy the last couple of months.  I am nom "back" and  have been going through all the posts and have answered some of your questions.  I apologize that I was not here to help.

John R. Thomas wrote:

It seems that those of us that prefer a Galaxie as it rolled out of the factory are a  minority.

Its interesting, when I started this forum (about 8 years ago)  it was definitely the other way around.  At that point I was familiar with the Mustang community where most modify and the Galaxie community seamed mostly original.  I think in general (and I am not labeling you one way or another) that is has to do with age.  In my experience most people (not including concours correct) that wanted their cars original had a memory attachment to these cars.  In other words they remember when their Galaxie of choice was new and relive those good memories and want to make more by owning and enjoying a piece of their history.  

Someone like myself who was born in the late 70s has no history built up with these cars.  I love and respect the styling of the cars that were built in the 60s but I don't like they way they handle and perform, so I modify.  I take a classic look and bring it up to date so to speak.  

As to mag wheels, I see three points:  1.  Running steel wheels requires hub caps to look good IMHO and original hubcaps are getting more $$ all the time, the quality is going down and there is the chance you will loose one.  2.  Mag wheels have been a replacement for OEM rims for a long time across all levels of cars from the T-bucket to a 2016 cadillac escalade.  Its just one more way to personalize your car so it doesn't look like others of the same year model and color.  3.  (This is a big one for me) Performance.  Mag wheels allow for wider tires and less unsprung weight, translation is better performance and handling.

Bottom line is I think the variety and depth to this hobby is amazing.  I love seeing a car rolling down the street just as Ford intended it to 50+ years after it was built and its guys like you that give me the opportunity.  I also love the modernized classic (not big on body mods) that drives like a new car but looks like a more agressive version of what Ford intended.