My New Daily Driver

by "GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
Published 08/02/2017 at 12:28

Tags: Ford ; Reidus and cletus
STARS: 17

I’ve teased you long enough, here she is. A 1966 Ford Custom (downmarket from the Galaxie). Its powered by a 300ci straight 6 that’s been swapped in to replace the original 240, a 3 speed auto, 2 BLUE bench seats, and MANUAL single master cylinder drums brakes. I plan to clean it up, install some modern touches like power brakes, and drive this thing every day! And now pics!

Replies (40)

"CB" (jrcb)
08/02/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 2

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Congrats! Planning on any other big upgrades?

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
08/02/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 2

The big six is so much cooler than a V8 in my opinion.

"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
08/02/2017 at 12:34, STARS: 0

Great car, and great engine. My father’s ‘79 F100 has the same engine and I’ve always liked how it drives compared to similar-era 302's.

On the brakes - are you going to a dual master cylinder or just going for a booster? I ask partly because I’ve been doing a ton of research on this very upgrade for my ‘61 F100. I have many thoughts.

"Nibby" (nibby68)
08/02/2017 at 12:37, STARS: 1

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WELCOME... WELCOME NEW GALAXY!

"fintail" (fintail)
08/02/2017 at 12:40, STARS: 1

These are handsome underappreciated cars. Funny thing, my dad had an 85 F150 with the same engine. Long run. Looks pretty solid - these things can rust.

My first car, or the first car I drove regularly (never legally owned it) was a 66 Galaxie 2 door HT, dark blue on the same shade of blue interior as your car, typical 390/4 with PS and PB. This was back in the 90s, when they were even cheaper than today. Ultimate guzzler, hilariously cold-blooded, but sounded nice with straight pipes.

I see the horn ring is gone from the steering wheel, they are held on with a plastic fitting that breaks easily. I remember mine snapped, and the local Ford dealer still had a stock of replacement parts.

"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
08/02/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 1

Rust looks better than I would have expected, which is all that really concerns me on old cars anymore.

"aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe" (emaxxbl)
08/02/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 0

dats a big engine

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
08/02/2017 at 12:47, STARS: 1

Awesome! Do you think it can pull a trailer with the Datsun on it? (seeing that it already has a tow bar)

"vondon302" (vondon302)
08/02/2017 at 12:53, STARS: 3

I think you just named it.

The big six.

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
08/02/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 5

how big is the engine bay?

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
08/02/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 2

This is amazing

"Reece-Current Stinger GT owner" (subzero384)
08/02/2017 at 13:33, STARS: 2

I had a 72 custom all through college and loved that car. Now my brother has it painted up like an old cop car and its still going after 200k+ miles on the clock

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
08/02/2017 at 13:33, STARS: 0

the hand blessing the car/engine really tickled me when I saw the final result

"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
08/02/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 2

Dangit, that’s now two Oppos with big old Fords. I need me another one. Love this, should be a fine cruiser with the six.

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
08/02/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 1

This is awesome!!

"6691 zapS" (6691-zaps)
08/02/2017 at 15:01, STARS: 2

114 hp (85 kW) - 150 hp (112 kW)

Torque  output 260 lb·ft (353 N·m)

"1967ers - lover of dead auto marques" (1967ers)
08/02/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 0

Cars and Coffee on the 11th....

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
08/02/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 1

See you there

"MM54" (mm54mk2)
08/02/2017 at 18:42, STARS: 1

Nice! Aren’t manual drum brakes awesome?

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:05, STARS: 1

Awesome story! Yeah I really like it. Horn button came in the mail the other day, I need to order those plastic pieces as well.

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:06, STARS: 1

Badass. Love the old school cop vibe k get from mine too.

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:07, STARS: 0

Probably go for dual master with a booster, you can buy a kit from CJ pony parts for a Mustang for like $300, so I think I’ll go that route of it fits.

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:08, STARS: 1

The tow bar is pretty weak, i probably wouldn’t trust it. The Datsun ain’t no trailer queen anyway :)

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:09, STARS: 0

You’re telling me. This thing is really solid

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:09, STARS: 1

It’s like driving with a manual, I have to use 2 feet to stop it, haha

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:09, STARS: 1

Got her saved in my phone as big booty cuz she got a big booty

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 0

She’s nice :)

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/02/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 0

Yes it should! And yes YOU should

"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
08/02/2017 at 19:11, STARS: 0

I bet! Can’t wait to see more posts. Sad to see the ‘burban go though

"MM54" (mm54mk2)
08/02/2017 at 19:19, STARS: 0

My chevelle had the original manual 4-wheel drums (though dual circuit) and all in all, I actually really liked how well you could modulate the braking and lock-up was super predictable. Sadly, with intent to drive in modern traffic, I decided it best to swap on front discs and swap the whole thing over to power-assist.

"fintail" (fintail)
08/02/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 0

I recall it was a plastic ring with little raised bits, it snaps right in. Like most old cars, this has a good horn, so you will want it fixed just to honk now and then. Old wheels also look a lot better with the horn ring.

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
08/02/2017 at 22:59, STARS: 0

Awesome!

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
08/03/2017 at 04:22, STARS: 0

Haha, that’s the spirit, no car should be a trailer queen! :)

Is it weird that I’m kinda excited to check this boat out when I’m in Toronto? (It’s so different from most cars over here)

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/03/2017 at 09:42, STARS: 1

Not at all! I’d love to show you, when are you in town?

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
08/03/2017 at 09:45, STARS: 0

Great! I’m in Toronto from early September till mid December. I’m guessing we will meet anyhow though, as I’m likely going to rent a room at Clayton’s house.

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/03/2017 at 09:46, STARS: 1

Yeah I like the modulation as well actually, it’s just having to apply so much pressure is kinda lame, especially in an emergency.

"1967ers - lover of dead auto marques" (1967ers)
08/03/2017 at 11:43, STARS: 0

I think my dad had one of these as a company car around ‘66-68. 3-speed auto is posh.

"1967ers - lover of dead auto marques" (1967ers)
08/03/2017 at 11:43, STARS: 0

I can’t believe the body on that car, though. That can’t be local, can it?

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
08/03/2017 at 13:03, STARS: 0

It’s a nice car! It came from Florida originally, then up to Nova Scotia, then the fella I bought it from drove it from there to Toronto, the body seems pretty good!

"MM54" (mm54mk2)
08/03/2017 at 18:03, STARS: 0

Yeah, when your butt is leaving the seat on hard stops, it’s a bit unnerving.

My favorite was the guy at the alignment shop, who pulled it off the rack and returned to car to me with a big smile, saying how he hasn’t driven a car with brakes like that in 30 years and it reminded him of something or other he had way back when.