1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback

David Lee · 11-11-2012, 01:32 AM

After reading about the jr stockers of the past, I have been looking for a early 60's ford. I found a 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback. I would like to replicate one of the great stockers of the past only using if possible technology of that period. Doe any one have some pics of one of these cars on stocker form? I will be also asking many questions in the future about the setups of that period.

Thanks

stage1scott · 11-11-2012, 11:13 AM

David-go here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/ a couple of the guys over there still have thier original early 60s stock/ss cars!

afret · 11-11-2012, 12:36 PM

Here's a new dyno test of a Capt. CJ 352 stocker motor destined for a '64 Galaxie:

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesfor...hp?topic=725.0

Carguy49 · 11-11-2012, 02:12 PM

Some good info is in the book Factory Lightweights by Charles Morris. Also, several pictures of the cars, including Dick Brannans #823 and #824 cars. This book deals with the factory lightweights, but should help with info and stance of the cars and such. I am sure there are other books, but this should help. The book , i believe, is still available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Tom P · 11-12-2012, 04:23 AM

A 64 Galaxie would be pretty versatile for a modern Stocker. The 352, 390, 427 in single or dual carb versions and the mighty 427 Hi Riser are all allowed. The HR is the same combo Tom Nolan and Tibor Kadar are using just in a heavier car. It should work.

David Lee · 11-12-2012, 05:47 AM

My goal is not to build a modern day stocker. I want to build a jr stocker of the past. The stockers of today remind me ore of the SS of the past.

I would like to build something like this

Billy Nees · 11-12-2012, 08:24 AM

There's a local racer with a 63 500 fastback that runs the 390/4speed deal and runs well. 390 with dished pistons and flattop carb is rated at 280 HP now.

Run to Rund · 11-12-2012, 10:25 AM

If you can find a specific car that is most meaningful to you, you may be able to contact the racer/owner and get information, scrapbooks, etc. to help with an authentic re-creation.

Adger Smith · 11-12-2012, 12:30 PM

You might get in touch with R.J. Sledge. rj4004@yahoo.com He seems to have a handle on making Fairlanes with FE engines run well. I think his blood is Ford Blue, too... :~)

Hemi Moose · 11-12-2012, 04:27 PM

Here's one of the Butch Leal & Mickey Thompson '63 Ford Galaxie...

11-11-2012, 01:32 AM	#1
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback After reading about the jr stockers of the past, I have been looking for a early 60's ford. I found a 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback. I would like to replicate one of the great stockers of the past only using if possible technology of that period. Doe any one have some pics of one of these cars on stocker form? I will be also asking many questions in the future about the setups of that period. Thanks

11-11-2012, 11:13 AM	#2
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 108 Times in 44 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback David-go here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/ a couple of the guys over there still have thier original early 60s stock/ss cars! __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

11-11-2012, 12:36 PM	#3
afret Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback Here's a new dyno test of a Capt. CJ 352 stocker motor destined for a '64 Galaxie: http://fepower.net/simplemachinesfor...hp?topic=725.0

11-11-2012, 02:12 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,949 Likes: 2,334 Liked 2,834 Times in 681 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback Some good info is in the book Factory Lightweights by Charles Morris. Also, several pictures of the cars, including Dick Brannans #823 and #824 cars. This book deals with the factory lightweights, but should help with info and stance of the cars and such. I am sure there are other books, but this should help. The book , i believe, is still available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-12-2012, 04:23 AM	#5
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback A 64 Galaxie would be pretty versatile for a modern Stocker. The 352, 390, 427 in single or dual carb versions and the mighty 427 Hi Riser are all allowed. The HR is the same combo Tom Nolan and Tibor Kadar are using just in a heavier car. It should work.

11-12-2012, 05:47 AM	#6
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback My goal is not to build a modern day stocker. I want to build a jr stocker of the past. The stockers of today remind me ore of the SS of the past. I would like to build something like this Last edited by David Lee; 11-12-2012 at 05:51 AM.

11-12-2012, 08:24 AM	#7
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,473 Likes: 3,564 Liked 7,594 Times in 1,718 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback There's a local racer with a 63 500 fastback that runs the 390/4speed deal and runs well. 390 with dished pistons and flattop carb is rated at 280 HP now. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else.

11-12-2012, 10:25 AM	#8
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback If you can find a specific car that is most meaningful to you, you may be able to contact the racer/owner and get information, scrapbooks, etc. to help with an authentic re-creation.

11-12-2012, 12:30 PM	#9
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback You might get in touch with R.J. Sledge. rj4004@yahoo.com He seems to have a handle on making Fairlanes with FE engines run well. I think his blood is Ford Blue, too... :~) __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

11-12-2012, 04:27 PM	#10
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback Here's one of the Butch Leal & Mickey Thompson '63 Ford Galaxie... Last edited by Hemi Moose; 11-13-2012 at 01:15 AM.