Obsessin' over R code Galaxie

**mr.clean** · 08-30-2006, 04:44 PM

Red? shouldn't a old Cracker like you be running the black on black bootlegger model

Sounds like a nice one.

**Raceman** · 08-30-2006, 05:42 PM

The one on E Bay was black on black. It was a nicer car than this one AS IS, but I think there's more potential for an authentic restoration with this one. PLUS............ I like red.

**heath brinkley** · 09-01-2006, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Raceman

I've always said I'd rather have a sister in the whorehouse than a Ford in the garage, but I've got this current obsession goin' for a 63 1/2 R Code Galaxie. I've never had one, or even ridden in one for that matter, but I got real close to one on E Bay several weeks ago, and folded with 15 seconds to go, mostly 'cause my son was doggin' me about it bein' an old man's car and a land yacht. I think I made a big mistake by NOT buyin' that one if the description the guy gave me on the phone was accurate, and now I've got a lead on another one that may be even more original/un-molested and lower miles, even if not quite as nice cosmetically.

I'm going lookin' in the next several days hopefully, and if it's all it's supposed to be maybe I'll post a pic or two.

Sounds to me like you raised a fine young man there, be proud.

**heath brinkley** · 09-01-2006, 11:13 AM

on second thought though...

You are an old man who likes big yatchs, so bid away.

**Raceman** · 09-01-2006, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by heath brinkley

on second thought though...

You are an old man who likes big yatchs, so bid away.

Didn't get the black car that was on E Bay, and the biddin' is over, but bought the red one, which is likely a better car anyway. I'd post pictures if I could figure out why I can't, but even Image Shack is boycottin' my computer now. (I hate computers with a passion.

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**Raceman** · 09-01-2006, 11:47 PM

Sorry the background is such a mess. A previous tenant couldn't drive a forklift. Maybe one day I'll find time to make it look a little better.

**Raceman** · 09-01-2006, 11:55 PM

The XL cars styling from the rear may have been the best lookin' full sized for ever. (this Ford disease seems to progress at an alarming rate)

**Raceman** · 09-01-2006, 11:58 PM

Nasty.

Previous owner changed from generator to alternator. Original stuff is in trunk.

**76baja18ft** · 09-02-2006, 04:25 AM

WOW.. thats really nice.. congratualtions on a great find

**gaineso** · 09-02-2006, 05:16 AM

I AM IN LUST!!

I have always thought the 63 Scat Backs were about the most beautiful cars ever built. Fabulous car.

**Raceman** · 09-02-2006, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by 76baja18ft

WOW.. thats really nice.. congratualtions on a great find

Originally Posted by gaineso

I AM IN LUST!!

I have always thought the 63 Scat Backs were about the most beautiful cars ever built. Fabulous car.

I've been looking for the RIGHT 63 1/2 R Code for probably 20 years. I've seen a bunch of rust buckets, cars that weren't R's but had 427's stuck in, but this is the first really original one I've seen. About the only problem I have with it is that somebody replaced the original XL seat covers with upholstery shop type roll & pleat. The original XL interior is arguably one of the best looking designs ever put in an old American car, so the custom stuff has to go. Correct re-pro interior stuff is readily availble, but it seems like a shame to start throwin' repro stuff at an otherwise very original car. I wish I could find a used set that's in the condition that somebody would expect in a 50K mile original car that had spent most of it's life indoors. Even the original carpet is in outstanding and unfaded condition. I think it'll shampoo to near show quality. Of course the Hurst shifter and aftermarket guages have to go.

**The Big Al** · 09-02-2006, 06:32 AM

Look at those cast iron headers!!!!

Man don't hurt that fuel line tube!!!! Thats a valuable piece.

It's Valuable piece just like it is!!!!

I see them cheater slicks also!

I tell you over here were I live, the Jarret's and Jr. Johnson would go nuts over that thing! Big Time!

I do like the red!!!!!

Congrats

AL

**mr.clean** · 09-02-2006, 03:51 PM

Are you going with a sympathetic or complete resto?

**Raceman** · 09-02-2006, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by mr.clean

Are you going with a sympathetic or complete resto?

For right now I'm probably gonna get it running, change the interior to correct, and play around the cruises in it. I'd like to say complete resto, but I'm determined to get 3 back together for every one I take apart from here on, or I'll never have anything but junk in boxes like I've got too much of now.

**heath brinkley** · 09-04-2006, 10:22 AM

tunnell ram and cheater slicks. Cool, even for a Ford.

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