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I traded my 1993 Ford Exploder 
for this clapped out 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 xl with a 390 under the hood.
It was a true project. The rear quarter panels both rusted out, the 390 was tired and old, the interior was gone. However, the floor pans were strong, the rest of the body was straight, and it did come stock with a high compression 390 from a thunderbird. I drove it for a month or so, and decided I'd rebuild it for my senior project.
My plan is rebuilt and improved 390, body fixed of rust, and a clear coat over the patina. Then, 3 inch lower and a race interior.
My stage one is the 390. I started pulling the engine apart on 7/23/13. First, I removed the air filter.
Then, I removed the hood. This was difficult, the only person to help me was my sister, who is not strong/willing to get dirty.
Next, I drained all the fluids and removed the radiator, fan, hoses, etc.
I removed the wires, the radiator overflow, some hoses, and the valve covers.
This was disgusting. So much sludge built up, the cork gasket was a bitch. This is gonna be so much better after I rebuild it.
So far, that's it.
Total hours: 1:20
Total cost: none
for this clapped out 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 xl with a 390 under the hood.
It was a true project. The rear quarter panels both rusted out, the 390 was tired and old, the interior was gone. However, the floor pans were strong, the rest of the body was straight, and it did come stock with a high compression 390 from a thunderbird. I drove it for a month or so, and decided I'd rebuild it for my senior project.
My plan is rebuilt and improved 390, body fixed of rust, and a clear coat over the patina. Then, 3 inch lower and a race interior.
My stage one is the 390. I started pulling the engine apart on 7/23/13. First, I removed the air filter.
Then, I removed the hood. This was difficult, the only person to help me was my sister, who is not strong/willing to get dirty.
Next, I drained all the fluids and removed the radiator, fan, hoses, etc.
I removed the wires, the radiator overflow, some hoses, and the valve covers.
This was disgusting. So much sludge built up, the cork gasket was a bitch. This is gonna be so much better after I rebuild it.
So far, that's it.
Total hours: 1:20
Total cost: none
Subbed to see where this goes!
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