Posts by caharmon_old

Complete 289 with 5 Bolt Bellhousing pulled from a 1963.5 Galaxie. I don't know if it is a 2 barrel, or 4 barrel, or even if it runs. I know that it supposedly was running when the car was parked inside a garage, and not driven for several years until sold to me. I never tried to start the engine. But it is complete. It has everything including a generator, as well as all the brackets, and pulleys, and A/C compressor if you want it. I'll even throw in the fordamatic trans if I can find it.

I know this isn't a bona fide Mustang block, but, from what I understand, it would be correct for a Falcon, or Fairlane, or a Sunbeam Tiger.

I am located in California, but the engine is located in Florida. The last one I saw like this was advertised at $750.00. I'll sell this one for $600, or best offer. email me at cliff_harmon@hotmail.com for a picture, or call me at 559 734-6811, or 818 357-6435

Thanks

Cliff

I bought a 63 Galaxy parts car for my restoration . From what I understand it was all running before the car was parked inside for five years.

I've never seen it as it was in another state and went direct to the restoration shop. It also has a three on the tree. It is supposed to be complete. I understand this is the older, less desireable "Five bolt"? version, much prefered by Tiger people.

I'd like $250.00 but will entertain offers.

Thanks

PS the engine and trans are at the shop in Port Richey Florida.

I apologize to those who may think that this is an off topic post. Arguably it is, but I have struck out with no response on the FE Big Block Forum, so I thought I might try here, after all this a High Performance Ford Forum, and while for a different Ford product, it is most definitely a Ford related request.

I live in California, and for reasons not relevant here, my 63 R code Galaxy is being restored in Florida. For those who don't know it, 4 speed radiators for big block Galaxies are very hard to find, or at least they are for 63's. Shepards Auto Parts, a vintage Ford parts dealer in Manchester Kentucky has one of these. The problem is they won't ship radiators, or for that matter any other parts. I thought this very odd considering that they advertise in Hemmings.

The guy I spoke to said that they do enough walk in business that they don't need to ship, and so they don't. Manchester supposedly is 70 miles outside of Lexington Ky.

I was wondering if someone here on this Forum lives near Manchester, or knows someone who does, who would be willing to go pick this thing up, and then have it packed, and shipped to the shop restoring my car in Florida. I'd be more than willing to pay for your time, fuel, and expenses, in addition to the cost of purchase and shipping of course.

I do have a radiator from an automatic car, but I really want to get a 4 speed unit if I can.

Thanks in advance for your help, and your understanding for the off topic post.

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Message sent. Let me know if you didn't get it. I am having computer problems.

Larry

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Larry I haven't received it as yet if you like try a different email

cliffharmon@gmail.com

818 357-6435 - cell

Thanks

Cliff

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How about a original unrestore 63. It will be pricy, but you won't spend any money on it once you get it.

Larry

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Larry If it's the car that you post a link to I might just be.

Please send me your email and/or phone number.

Thanks

Cliff

Hi all:

None of you know me. I've spent the last several years just lurking so to speak.

I'm actually an FE guy. However, I have come to the point that I want to find a 63, or 64 K code Fairlane. It can be restored, a driver, rough, or even a basket case, as long as it's all there. I would prefer a 63, with a 4 speed, but will consider what's out there. I recently let a 64 get away from me because the prior owner had changed over to a hydraulic lifter cam while rebuilding the engine. I had decided just a tad too late to buy before it was sold to someone else. Now, all I can find out there is a 64 stripped shell, or a concours restored 64 originally sold by Tasca, which for what the owner is asking, is a bit more than I can handle. I'm not scared of rust, or rotted floors if the price is right. Naturally I would like matching numbers, but if at least the correct hi-po engine is there I'd consider it. I would also seriously consider a 67 K code stang(preferably a fastback, but again please let me know what you either own, or know of, if the price is right. Again, a basket case doesn't scare me as long as the price is right.

I know this probably isn't the place for this post but I have yet to find a K code Fairlane forum.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Cliff Harmon

Hi:

I found what looks like a very nice 64 K code Fairlane 4-speed. I have only seen photo's so far, and I have yet to physically examine the car.

However, something I need clarified please. I had been led to believe that a 271 hipo engine cannot run a hydraulic cam because of the oiling system in the block. The owner of the car I'm thinking about says that he changed the cam to a hydraulic. He claims that it has the same spec's as the actual solid lifter stick.

I don't know that much about these engines, and I won't buy the car if it has a regular 289 in it. Also, what else do I need to look for. I don't think that he'll let me pull a valve cover.

Thanks for your help.

Cliff

Hi:

I'm new so please bear with me.

As I said in my one previous post, I have been an "FE" driver in the past. However, lately I have begun to very seriously consider buying a HIPO fastback, preferably a 67. In my deliberations though, I stumbled across two "K" code derivatives that I think I should consider as possible contenders.

I found a 1964 "K" code Fairlane on line. The seller claims that it is a factory car, and from the photo's, at least cosmetically, it seems like it is. I have to call him and ask for the vin number. Assuming it is in fact a factory hipo car where, in the vin, should the "K" be located?

I also saw a very nice 66 cyclone on the same web site. This car is also supposed to be a factory hipo car.

My questions here is, once again where in the vin will the K be? There seems to be some debate as to whether or not a mercury hipo car will have a "K" in the vin, and if it does, whether it is, in fact a factory hipo car.

This car also has a factory dual quad set up. Was this a factory, or dealer installed feature?

Thanks

Cliff

Hi there:

I've always been an FE guy, but lately I've been giving some serious thought towards buying a K code car instead.

My question is this. I've always been partial to the 67-68 fastbacks. I still kick myself for selling my 67 S code back in the 80's, and I now see what they are going for.

Anyway, for the last several months I have seen a black on red 67 hipo fast back being advertised. The price seems reasonable enough but for some reason the car hasn't sold. As far as photo's are concerned the car is gorgeous, but I'm on the west coast, and it is on the east coast.

I know that I could probably hire someone over there to take an objective look at it. However, my concern, aside from any possible defects it might have is the fact that during restoration the car was given a complete color change of both exterior, and interior.

Before, I decide to invest in an evaluation by a third party, how much will this deviation from originality possibly effect the value of this car?

Thanks for your input.

Cliff Harmon