by "vondon302" (vondon302)
Published 03/17/2017 at 09:06
by "vondon302" (vondon302)
Published 03/17/2017 at 09:06
Tags: Thunderbolt
STARS: 0
63 galaxie
3N66X162878
Thanks should be intresting.
"Illegitimus Prime" (illprime)
03/17/2017 at 09:10, STARS: 3
Sorry man, wouldn’t run.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
03/17/2017 at 09:10, STARS: 5
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:12, STARS: 1
Thanks anyway. I thought it was just me.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:14, STARS: 0
Thanks anyway. I’m having the same problem.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
03/17/2017 at 09:18, STARS: 1
It originally had a 352 2 barrel, if that’s what you’re getting at. I don’t think you can get history for any pre-’81 VINs.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/17/2017 at 09:21, STARS: 2
Eenteresting. Two-door fastback which is pretending to be a Fairlane Thunderbolt?
Other than “’63, made in Norfolk, hardtop fastback originally with a two-barrel 352, there’s not a whole lot to be learned from the warranty number.
Since, y’know, it’s not a VIN.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:24, STARS: 0
I did not know that about vins.390 4 barrel currently in it.
With a horrible thunderbolt snorkle.
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
03/17/2017 at 09:25, STARS: 2
220 horse 352 2bbl per the VIN, but that may be long gone by now.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
03/17/2017 at 09:26, STARS: 2
If they
’
re pretending that
’
s a Thunderbolt, they
’
re doing a really lousy job. Missing the hood, and the drivetrain is neither original to the car, nor anything like a Thunderbolt drivetrain. Hell, for that matter, that
’
s not even the right *CAR* to be a Thunderbolt.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:27, STARS: 0
Lol
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
03/17/2017 at 09:28, STARS: 2
As mentioned elsewhere, Carfax really is kind of useless pre 81. What I can tell you though is that it isn’t stolen and was never totaled.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:31, STARS: 0
Thats kinda all I wanted to know. Learned something today but it makes sense.
"Stapleface" (patrickgruden)
03/17/2017 at 09:33, STARS: 2
In the future if you need to check on something, use this:
https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck
It was posted on Oppo a while back. And while not as good as Carfax, it’s free, and tells you most of what you might need to know.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:34, STARS: 0
Hey its all I got. It is interesting tho.
https://www.copart.com/lot/22525087
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:37, STARS: 0
Bookmarked and saved. Thanks
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
03/17/2017 at 09:42, STARS: 0
Very helpful thanks— it’s the only thing I’m aware of that allows you to search pre 81 cars.
If anyone knows of anything else, I’d love to hear about it.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/17/2017 at 09:43, STARS: 1
I did not know that rear bumper dagmar overriders were a thing available for a Galaxie. How weird. At any rate, that’s not the original mill, since the original mill was the 352 - which was the #2 of the five V8 options. 260/289, Thunderbird 352, Thunderbird 390, and two versions of 406 (excluding the limited production 427).
You’d be able to tell what trans was original (probably swapped from an FX to an MX or C4 at this point), what rear axle was original (probably still there), and what other options, if any, if you had the data plate. But, you don’t.
At any rate, this guy is on crack, because his asking price is for a mid-grade to good factory 390 car, not a monkeyed-with 352 with wear and tear and an (undocumented?) swap.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 09:50, STARS: 0
If you could snag it for cheap I was dreaming coyote swap. Note dreaming.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/17/2017 at 10:05, STARS: 1
It’s pretty much worth $5k or more just being a pretty straight fastback and having a 390. I think. It’s just not worth as much as a factory 390 or 406 4V car that’s intact and un-babooned, nor as much as as a 500XL (it’s an ordinary 500, so no console or bucket seats).
I got my 500 with a 289 for $1500, but it does need some things and some repairs.
I know where there’s an engine-less two-door ‘63 boxtop base model that could probably be had for free, but I believe it has All The Rust. It’s in a field.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 10:15, STARS: 0
Agree 5000 was my thought too. Always wanted one of these and most of em here in Michigan are junk or overpriced.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/17/2017 at 10:23, STARS: 1
If you’re willing to go four door and out of state, your odds will probably improve. A lot. Do shoot for a 500 if you can because
fawnseh
aluminum trim all over and
fawnseh
seats, plus higher likelihood of factory V8.
"jovimon7" (jovimon7)
03/17/2017 at 10:24, STARS: 2
It was on Ebay, now on Hemmings.
Ended: Jan 28, 2017 , 11:51PM
Price: US $2,500.00 SOLD
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Ford-Galaxie-500-/162375068472
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/galaxie/1927178.html
https://www.easyexport.us/vehicle-finder/lot-22525087/1963-ford-galaxie-clean-title-in-hammond
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 10:26, STARS: 1
Wow 2500 and I would of been in. Thanks. Your google fu is strong.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 10:33, STARS: 0
The e bay pics dampened my enthusiasm. Thanks again.
"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/17/2017 at 10:46, STARS: 0
For sure. This ones starting to go CP on me.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/17/2017 at 10:56, STARS: 1
Flip artist - picked up what would be a bargain, is trying to wring every cent out of it. That sounds right. Also, a couple of issues from the (more honest) original seller - trunk repair needed, floor repair needed, and some paint/moisture infiltration issues.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
04/03/2017 at 12:37, STARS: 0
Um, pretty sure it’s going for a ‘63 Galaxie drag car look. They existed too. Ford built the Thunderbolt because the Galaxies were just too damn heavy to be competitive. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/05/19/two-owner-1963-ford-galaxie-500-lightweight-sells-for-220000-in-indianapolis/
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
04/04/2017 at 10:23, STARS: 0
Shit i would have bought it twice for $2500