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Hemi Moose 04-23-2012 01:15 PM

Re: galaxie lightweights
 
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...5&d=1204862097

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Hemi Moose 04-26-2012 01:28 PM

Re: galaxie lightweights
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph (Post 322558)
As I remember the 62 lightweight Gaxlies used 6 cylinder chassis as they were lighter and the 63's had the 6 cylinder chassis!

As well as a host of other lightweight parts installed, as mentioned earlier...anyone know where these early Ford super stockers were built, in house or farmed out.

BlueOval Ralph 04-26-2012 02:39 PM

Re: galaxie lightweights
 
The first (the dark bule Danny Jones driven) was built in the X-Garage at the Ford Test Track Dearbon, MI I seem to remember that the rest were Built at DST Dearborn Steel Tube same place that built T-Bolts

Hemi Moose 04-27-2012 01:38 PM

Re: galaxie lightweights
 
Ralph, thanks that's good to know...just curious if there's any factory photos of some of these lightweight's being built...anyone ever seen any of them.

Hemi Moose 05-07-2012 10:55 PM

Re: galaxie lightweights
 
Cool shot of a row of '63 Galaxies...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...g?t=1211478743

Hemi Moose 05-09-2012 12:58 PM

Re: galaxie lightweights
 
- 1963 1/2 Galaxie Lightweight # MX100 of only 212 built
- R code 427/425 HP engine
- Borg Warner 4-speed aluminum transmission
- Fiberglass inner and outer front fenders and trunk lid
- Aluminum front and rear bumpers and brackets
- Special lightweight interior components
- Bostrom lightweight bucket seats
- Rubber floor mat
- Heater, radio and arm rest delete
- No seam sealer or sound deadener throughout the body panels
- Four correct 15" Kelsey-Hayes wheels, disclaimer tag in glove box
- Corinthian White with Red interior
- Complete frame-off rotisserie restoration in 2006
- Correct date code engine and drivetrain, documented along with dyno sheets.

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