Thanks, I've got a few other cars as well.  I have my 70 Mustang fastback that has the engine out and at the shop right now and my 1926 Model T Ton Truck that my grandfather and I did a driver restoration on.  Also got my grandfather's mostly restored 1931 Model a SW town sedan.  Then my projects that include my 71 Comet and a 79 SWB F-150 4x4.  I'm also helping my Dad with his 1961 Sunliner.  It's in sad shape, but I was able to source a decent 61 2dr HT in NM a couple of years ago that is going to make the ultimate sacrifice to rebuild the Sunliner.  It was a 6 cyl car and nothing special.  He had a red Sunliner back when he left for the Army in 1967.  I look forward to posting pics as we work on both cars after the spring thaw here in WV. 

My dad's cousin's husband has a 1967 Galaxie 500 XL convertible, original 427 8v, 4spd car.  It's red on red with a white top.  If I can ever talk him into it, I'll get a picture of it.  It's a barn find waiting to see the light of day again.  He bought it new in 1966.  He originally ordered a 66 427 covertible, but the dealer couldn't get it, evidently because of model year change over, so they got him a new 67 instead.  He ordered it before he went into the Army.  - Matt

Let's see some pics of that '67, that is a rare car!

Daze wrote:

I was hoping more people would chime in on this post, anyone? anyone?

I didn't want to hijack the thread, but if we're gonna make this an intro thread for all members . . . . sure!

I bought 2 1966 Galaxie 500 hardtops out of a field in 2008 with a father and son project in mind.  One had a running 289 (but not drivable), and the other was for parts, but it had the potential of being a driver with a lot of work.  Soon it was just a father project.  Knowing very little about restoration work, I did what I could to the car but farmed out all paint work and mechanical work.  To my credit, I was able to keep my eyes on a specific plan and stick to it.  That made the project move forward at a reasonable pace.  I had a daily driver in less than 2 years, but it was pretty expensive.  I still need to finish some things on my 66 but the pace is slow right now.

The only real regret I have is NOT really a big one for me, but other people groan when I tell the story.  You see, my parts car had a factory 4 speed toploader and a 390FE but I had no idea if the engine would run.  I decided to restore the other car with a running 289ci and AT, mainly because of budget concerns.

Knowing what I know now, I'd have a much more desirable restoration with a 4 speed and 390 big block.  It would have cost much more to restore, but probably would have been worth the effort.

Today, I consider myself an incurable car restoration nut, a novice, but still a nut.  I understand my skills and limitations (most of them).    But the fun part for me is learning new skills.  I am learning how to weld, do bodywork, and paint.  The 65 Chevy truck I'm restoring is perfect for learning these skills.  Thus, I am an active member on several forums.

My day job keeps me away from my car hobby more than I'd like.  Thanks to this forum, I have a Galaxie home and can discuss and learn about Ford stuff.

Hello, happy to be here, my 63 1/2 is almost finished. Kinda hot rod. All FE. I'm retired and play with car stuff. Do all my own work...

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