Pro-Touring '65 Galaxie: Project MyGal

[David Sloan]

Cool build ! I like we’re you going with it!
And Thanks for coming to the PSMC event way back when!

[cheapthrillz]

Looking great! Just be sure you have money out aside for extra sets of rear tires!

Good advice Peanut! Thanks lol. I have a feeling I will have to roast a few!

[cheapthrillz]

Thats going to be a fun swap for sure! it will sound awesome, look awesome and make plenty of power! Great score.

There's nothing like hearing that supercharger whine. Like I said, that wasn't my original intent for the build, but now I feel like I couldn't have it any other way. Thanks!

[cheapthrillz]

Cool build ! I like we’re you going with it!
And Thanks for coming to the PSMC event way back when!

Thanks David! That was the only one I ever went to, but I had a blast. I've never been able to field a car at one of those types of events, but maybe someday lol. Poor-touring ain't for the feint of heart. Lol

[Bossed]

Awesome score on the motor !! Updates are looking good too, keep up the good work.

[cheapthrillz]

Awesome score on the motor !! Updates are looking good too, keep up the good work.

Thanks Bossed! Trying to figure out fitment right now. Slow going as usual.

[69CougarXR7]

My neighbors have a Roush Mustang that they let me drive once around the block... the owner told me she would be disappointed if I did not “open her up” at least once... it is a mighty impressive power combination...
Looking good on the project...

Brian

[cheapthrillz]

My neighbors have a Roush Mustang that they let me drive once around the block... the owner told me she would be disappointed if I did not “open her up” at least once... it is a mighty impressive power combination...
Looking good on the project...

Brian

Thanks Brian!

[FLYNAVY53]

Excited to see this one come together...in for the updates!!

[cheapthrillz]

Excited to see this one come together...in for the updates!!

Thank you! I've got more pics, I just struggle to post updates from my phone. Gotta bust out the laptop every now and then. Haha

[cheapthrillz]

Been a while since I've posted any updates here but I'm still finalizing engine and transmission placement and modifications to the trans tunnel.

[Scottp11]

Any updates?

[Crazy Horse]

Subscribed!
Love Galaxies!!!

[cheapthrillz]

Any updates?

Not really. I've been working on sourcing some parts. Thanks for the interest though!

[cheapthrillz]

Subscribed!
Love Galaxies!!!

Thanks! Love the big Ford's!

[jaybee]

Oh man, I'm glad you brought this to the top so I'd discover it. My parents had a 1965 Galaxie and my first car was a 1970 Galaxie. I had a lot of fun in that enormous car. I remember 3 things about the experience:
1) I got it to handle a lot closer to neutral by dropping the tire pressure 4psi in the rear.
2) Learning to stop 3,800lbs with non-power drum brakes by bracing my heels against the toe board/floor bend and getting the toes of BOTH feet on that long brake pedal.
3) In stock form with nothing but heavy duty shocks it felt like a unicycle when you cornered really hard. The back end would come up as it rolled and it seemed like the entire weight of the car was on the outside front wheel.

Oh, that and mile after mile of cruising back roads with up to 6 people comfortably inside doing various things which showed questionable judgement.

[bkoning]

Coyote is looking good. I've got a '65 as well - done all the suspension (hotchkiss, Viking coil-overs, Pure Muscle, etc. dropped to the weeds (2"), even looked at installing '66 front clip cause I like the headlight bezels better (see photo). Have since put back on the '65 front clip but still debating until paint/bodywork. Had a 351c in it from previous owner - but just died on me yesterday! Always thought about a coyote swap ever since watching Kindigit. They cheated and used custom frame. Anyway - looking serious at doing the swap.
1. Motor mounts - custom? or did you find someone making them?
2. Is there a better year (donor motor) than others? I always heard something between 2014-2017 for easy aftermarket and availability.
3. Drivetrain - I would stay automatic and prefer little to no trans tunnel mods - but I don't think that's possible. Maybe someone here knows better.

Love the build - keep going and good luck.

[datsunfreak]

3. Drivetrain - I would stay automatic and prefer little to no trans tunnel mods - but I don't think that's possible. Maybe someone here knows better.

FWIW, the stock transmission tunnel is fairly small, especially if it's an auto car orginally.

I am using an M5R2, which is not really a very big transmission, and still had to do all the same floor mods that cheapthrillz did to his.

[Bulletpruf]

man, 65-66 Galaxies are some of my favorite cars! Right up there with the '66-'67 Fairlanes. Excited to see this one when it's done!

[jaybee]

True enough, the C4 and FMX transmissions were really compact compared to newer transmissions.