1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback

David Lee · 11-11-2012, 01:32 AM

After reading about the jr stockers of the past, I have been looking for a early 60's ford. I found a 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback. I would like to replicate one of the great stockers of the past only using if possible technology of that period. Doe any one have some pics of one of these cars on stocker form? I will be also asking many questions in the future about the setups of that period.

Thanks

stage1scott · 11-11-2012, 11:13 AM

David-go here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/ a couple of the guys over there still have thier original early 60s stock/ss cars!

afret · 11-11-2012, 12:36 PM

Here's a new dyno test of a Capt. CJ 352 stocker motor destined for a '64 Galaxie:

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesfor...hp?topic=725.0

Carguy49 · 11-11-2012, 02:12 PM

Some good info is in the book Factory Lightweights by Charles Morris. Also, several pictures of the cars, including Dick Brannans #823 and #824 cars. This book deals with the factory lightweights, but should help with info and stance of the cars and such. I am sure there are other books, but this should help. The book , i believe, is still available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Tom P · 11-12-2012, 04:23 AM

A 64 Galaxie would be pretty versatile for a modern Stocker. The 352, 390, 427 in single or dual carb versions and the mighty 427 Hi Riser are all allowed. The HR is the same combo Tom Nolan and Tibor Kadar are using just in a heavier car. It should work.

David Lee · 11-12-2012, 05:47 AM

My goal is not to build a modern day stocker. I want to build a jr stocker of the past. The stockers of today remind me ore of the SS of the past.

I would like to build something like this

11-11-2012, 01:32 AM	#1
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback After reading about the jr stockers of the past, I have been looking for a early 60's ford. I found a 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback. I would like to replicate one of the great stockers of the past only using if possible technology of that period. Doe any one have some pics of one of these cars on stocker form? I will be also asking many questions in the future about the setups of that period. Thanks

11-11-2012, 11:13 AM	#2
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback David-go here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/ a couple of the guys over there still have thier original early 60s stock/ss cars! __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

11-11-2012, 12:36 PM	#3
afret Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback Here's a new dyno test of a Capt. CJ 352 stocker motor destined for a '64 Galaxie: http://fepower.net/simplemachinesfor...hp?topic=725.0

11-11-2012, 02:12 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback Some good info is in the book Factory Lightweights by Charles Morris. Also, several pictures of the cars, including Dick Brannans #823 and #824 cars. This book deals with the factory lightweights, but should help with info and stance of the cars and such. I am sure there are other books, but this should help. The book , i believe, is still available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-12-2012, 04:23 AM	#5
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback A 64 Galaxie would be pretty versatile for a modern Stocker. The 352, 390, 427 in single or dual carb versions and the mighty 427 Hi Riser are all allowed. The HR is the same combo Tom Nolan and Tibor Kadar are using just in a heavier car. It should work.

11-12-2012, 05:47 AM	#6
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 1963 ford galaxy 500 fastback My goal is not to build a modern day stocker. I want to build a jr stocker of the past. The stockers of today remind me ore of the SS of the past. I would like to build something like this Last edited by David Lee; 11-12-2012 at 05:51 AM.