My New Daily Driver

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 08/02/2017 at 12:28 • Filed to: Ford, Reidus and cletus

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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!

CB > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:31

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Congrats! Planning on any other big upgrades?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:31

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

functionoverfashion > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:34

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:37

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WELCOME... WELCOME NEW GALAXY!

fintail > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:40

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:46

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:47

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dats a big engine

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 12:47

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

vondon302 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/02/2017 at 12:53

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I think you just named it.

The big six.

MonkeePuzzle > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 13:15

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how big is the engine bay?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > MonkeePuzzle 08/02/2017 at 13:30

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This is amazing

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 13:33

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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 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 08/02/2017 at 13:33

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

RallyWrench > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 14:28

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 14:32

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This is awesome!!

6691 zapS > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 15:01

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

Torque  output 260 lb·ft (353 N·m)

1967ers - lover of dead auto marques > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 15:06

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Cars and Coffee on the 11th....

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > 1967ers - lover of dead auto marques 08/02/2017 at 15:42

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See you there

MM54 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 18:42

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Nice! Aren’t manual drum brakes awesome?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > fintail 08/02/2017 at 19:05

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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 > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 08/02/2017 at 19:06

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

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > functionoverfashion 08/02/2017 at 19:07

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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 > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 08/02/2017 at 19:08

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

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > My bird IS the word 08/02/2017 at 19:09

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You’re telling me. This thing is really solid

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > MM54 08/02/2017 at 19:09

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

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 08/02/2017 at 19:09

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

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > CaptDale - is secretly British 08/02/2017 at 19:10

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She’s nice :)

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyWrench 08/02/2017 at 19:10

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Yes it should! And yes YOU should

CaptDale - is secretly British > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 19:11

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

MM54 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 19:19

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 22:12

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/02/2017 at 22:59

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Awesome!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/03/2017 at 04:22

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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 > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 08/03/2017 at 09:42

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

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/03/2017 at 09:45

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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 > MM54 08/03/2017 at 09:46

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/03/2017 at 11:43

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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 - lover of dead auto marques 08/03/2017 at 11:43

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

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > 1967ers - lover of dead auto marques 08/03/2017 at 13:03

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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 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 08/03/2017 at 18:03

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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.