galaxie lightweights

tommy d · 01-14-2011, 07:57 PM

Anyone have pictures rat-holed away? Post em' up!

Mike Brogniez · 01-15-2011, 08:22 PM

Not a lightweight but c

l too...............
MB

Dago Red · 01-16-2011, 08:46 AM

I'll fly. Dan Bell's "Texas Thunder" NSS car from far north Dallas. The original "Grumpy Old Man" Mark Artis drives.

Bob Pagano · 01-16-2011, 10:41 AM

On the H.A.M.B site and the FE forum you can find hundreds of photos, when you have time go thru them.

Hemi Moose · 04-20-2012, 01:38 PM

Hemi Moose · 04-20-2012, 03:56 PM

There's a article about a couple of Galaxie drag cars and a few others that showed up at the Barrett Jackson auction several years ago...

http://www.dragracecentral.com/drcstory.asp?ID=110765

Hemi Moose · 04-20-2012, 04:15 PM

Hemi Moose · 04-20-2012, 04:29 PM

Quote - Despite their late arrival in the 1962 season, Ford’s lightweight Galaxie racers pointed the way to the company’s future drag racing efforts. Production comprised the last ten cars off the assembly line (an eleventh car was built later); all were based on the lighter 6-cylinder production frame and were fitted with fiberglass hoods, front fenders and trunk lid. More weight was saved with aluminum bumpers, brackets and inner fenders, and carpets, sound deadener, seam sealers, radio and heater were deleted.
The 1962 Galaxie lightweight offered here was raced by Phil Bonner, who received it as a replacement for one earlier destroyed in a towing accident. Like its brethren, it is powered by Ford’s 406/405 HP V-8, the first early-Sixties Ford engine equipped with dual Holley 4-barrels atop an aluminum intake. Presented from the Ellis Collection, it retains its original combination of Wimbledon White, Blue bucket seat interior and Al Means Ford racing livery.

- Approximately 11 cars built by Ford for drag-racing
- Originally a "G" code 406/405
- No sound deadener or seam sealers
- Aluminum front bumpers, fiberglass front fenders, trunk lid
- Radio and heater were eliminated
- Lighter bucket-style seats replaced the stock bench.
- Delivered to racer Phil Bonner. Ownership of the car was transferred to the respective racer for the sum of a dollar, thus relieving Ford Motor Company of any liability. 1962 Bonner Lightweight Galaxie's owner history:
- Produced by Ford Wayne Michigan Plant August 2, 1962.
- Late 1962, Phil Bonner
- Mid-1963 to May 1964, Marcus Moore
- May 1964 to April 1966, Waner Hardie
- April 1966 to July 1988, Bobby Dixon/Don Lanthrip
- July 1988 to March 2007, E. Edwin Lavender
- March 2007 to Present, Ellis Collection.

Hemi Moose · 04-20-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Brogniez

Not a lightweight but c

l too...............
MB

What a good looking family car to take for a ride in the country on a nice day...

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BlueOval Ralph · 04-20-2012, 05:07 PM

As I remember the 62 lightweight Gaxlies used 6 cylinder chassis as they were lighter and the 63's had the 6 cylinder chassis!

01-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#1
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 793 Likes: 1,396 Liked 315 Times in 117 Posts	galaxie lightweights Anyone have pictures rat-holed away? Post em' up!

01-15-2011, 08:22 PM	#2
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: galaxie lightweights Not a lightweight but cl too............... MB Attached Thumbnails

01-16-2011, 08:46 AM	#3
Dago Red Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights I'll fly. Dan Bell's "Texas Thunder" NSS car from far north Dallas. The original "Grumpy Old Man" Mark Artis drives. Attached Thumbnails

01-16-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 212 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights On the H.A.M.B site and the FE forum you can find hundreds of photos, when you have time go thru them. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

04-20-2012, 01:38 PM	#5
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights Last edited by Hemi Moose; 04-20-2012 at 02:35 PM.

04-20-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights There's a article about a couple of Galaxie drag cars and a few others that showed up at the Barrett Jackson auction several years ago... http://www.dragracecentral.com/drcstory.asp?ID=110765

04-20-2012, 04:15 PM	#7
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights

04-20-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights Quote - Despite their late arrival in the 1962 season, Ford’s lightweight Galaxie racers pointed the way to the company’s future drag racing efforts. Production comprised the last ten cars off the assembly line (an eleventh car was built later); all were based on the lighter 6-cylinder production frame and were fitted with fiberglass hoods, front fenders and trunk lid. More weight was saved with aluminum bumpers, brackets and inner fenders, and carpets, sound deadener, seam sealers, radio and heater were deleted. The 1962 Galaxie lightweight offered here was raced by Phil Bonner, who received it as a replacement for one earlier destroyed in a towing accident. Like its brethren, it is powered by Ford’s 406/405 HP V-8, the first early-Sixties Ford engine equipped with dual Holley 4-barrels atop an aluminum intake. Presented from the Ellis Collection, it retains its original combination of Wimbledon White, Blue bucket seat interior and Al Means Ford racing livery. - Approximately 11 cars built by Ford for drag-racing - Originally a "G" code 406/405 - No sound deadener or seam sealers - Aluminum front bumpers, fiberglass front fenders, trunk lid - Radio and heater were eliminated - Lighter bucket-style seats replaced the stock bench. - Delivered to racer Phil Bonner. Ownership of the car was transferred to the respective racer for the sum of a dollar, thus relieving Ford Motor Company of any liability. 1962 Bonner Lightweight Galaxie's owner history: - Produced by Ford Wayne Michigan Plant August 2, 1962. - Late 1962, Phil Bonner - Mid-1963 to May 1964, Marcus Moore - May 1964 to April 1966, Waner Hardie - April 1966 to July 1988, Bobby Dixon/Don Lanthrip - July 1988 to March 2007, E. Edwin Lavender - March 2007 to Present, Ellis Collection.

04-20-2012, 05:07 PM	#10
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: galaxie lightweights As I remember the 62 lightweight Gaxlies used 6 cylinder chassis as they were lighter and the 63's had the 6 cylinder chassis!