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mike.biggs:
...long time no see.

I'm looking at a '64 Ford Galaxie 500 this weekend.

It has a 351 Cleveland with a 600 Holley (done 15,000 miles), and FMX box. Fresh paint, XW GT rims, looks tidy, right hand drive, only minor things to do for roadworthy, suits me just fine.

-Anything I should be looking for in between kicking tires?
-What power output should I expect from that engine setup? Not sure if its a 2V or 4V yet
-Says it originally had a 289 in it. Do I need to ensure it has engineering plates for the 351, or isnt that an issue?
-Fuel economy? I dont expect a Prius in the fuel department, but moving from an Audi quad cam V8 4.2, a carby 351 might be a shock :)
-FMX boxes anygood?

Cheers guys, any input appreciated. Cant wait to own some American Muscle :)

sms777:
G'day Mike(?)
64 Galaxie huh?....not a bad choice i guess.
It's a Ford but hey, we got to start somewhere...:zip:
Regarding engine size, i am in NSW and down here the rule is that you are allowed an incrase in engine size up by 15% of the largest engine option before engineering is required. I believe the biggest engine available in 64 was 427 cubes so that is not an issue. In NSW anyway.
Your stock 351 should be good for 250 hp if tuned right, they are pretty agricultural engines and cheap to aquire but heavy on fuel.
As you can tell i am not a fan of Clevelands but have to admit if built right they can produce enough torque to pull down small buildings. I would prefer a Windsor stroker that would give you more room for headers and tidyness.
Having a Windsor almost like having a Chev in your engine bay...:zip:  
As for any other issues to look out for ....take a magnet with you and look very close under that fresh paint job especially  floors and chassis rails.
Good luck and post some picks if you buy.

chrisevo:
G'Day Mike
A lot of great advice from everyone here. At the end of the day, go with what you "like" not what someone else wants you to buy. Your the driver and must have an idea of what you have always admired. There are plenty of great pics of members cars on this site so have a good look and start thinking about what YOU want. Mustangs parts can be bought everywhere but so can all others bits and pieces for any muscle car.
Cheers

mike.biggs:
Thanks for all the input...but the beast was just sold out from under me. I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did at $6000. Well worth the money after pricing similar ones.

The search continues...maybe for a Windsor this time :)

ozpont:
mike.biggs

..this is one right from the left side but maybe .... these are starting to catch on..... have you ever thought about a 99-02 Ford Cougar.. (not the Ford Probe...) ... the injected 2.5lt V6 Cougar is really a US Ford Mercury Cougar and you can badge swap easy to bring it back to real life.. they are  well made, economical & fitted with a lot of modern good bits like heated seats, air bags etc..  
   Ford for some reason brought a bundle of these American designed Coupes (the era of US Explorers, Taurus & Probes)  in from 99 and sold out in 02..
   
    Good everyday transport and a special interest car.

The Cougar particularly I think is a sleeper in Australia... more so then the Probe..

  Just a thought...:drink:

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