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1964 Galaxie 500 xl convertible

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I just bought a 64 xl convertible which is almost all original (valve covers/air cleaner - changed) .

vin 469dZ

76b M 85 22E

This is my first classic, and I cant find detail on the build sheets / standard options,

can anyone help with telling me where I can get the build information?

thanks
 

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What are you talking about? Can't find detail on the build sheets? The Build Sheets ARE the details.


Besides that the car is gorgeous if you lose the rims...

Standard is pretty moot in a 64 XL. The engine can be a 289, 352, 390 or 427, the trim level can be Galaxie naught up to 500 XL, and you got XL which is right in the middle...

Not much else to know really.
 
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Very nice 500XL. Top of the Galaxie line. Open the driver door, there is a data plate with a series of letters and numbers. I can see you have at least a 390 because of the badges behind the front wheels. only 390 and larger motors had badging.

The Data Plate info is the exact build info of the car. If you list the numbers I am happy to decode the car. The numbers will look like this:

62A DM 17 26H 33 1 6
4Z61X100001



There is also a build sheet stashed somewhere in the car - under the carpet or behind one of the interior panels, look for it if you ever rebuild the interior.
 
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Very nice 500XL. Top of the Galaxie line. Open the driver door, there is a data plate with a series of letters and numbers. I can see you have at least a 390 because of the badges behind the front wheels. only 390 and larger motors had badging.

The Data Plate info is the exact build info of the car. If you list the numbers I am happy to decode the car. The numbers will look like this:

62A DM 17 26H 33 1 6
4Z61X100001



There is also a build sheet stashed somewhere in the car - under the carpet or behind one of the interior panels, look for it if you ever rebuild the interior.
Thanks I was told it was original interior I will look for it, was thinking of recovering the seats (faded not worn) - I decoded the vin but looking for things options and other toys it may have come with ....

it was built in Dalas with 390 and a true XL color and interior match codes.

one poster said loose the rims... damn straight.. replacing it with AR Torq thrust II, for fun.... but keeping the original spinners that are in the trunk
 
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In the owners manual i see how to use speed control but have never seen a '64 with it. Some had 4 spds, swingaway steering and dual quad carbs. AM/FM radio, rear antenna, bumper guards front and back, skirts, continental kits, AC, electric windows and seat. Some of these are dealer installed some after market. I'm sure i'm forgetting something, always do.
 
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one poster said loose the rims... damn straight.. replacing it with AR Torq thrust II, for fun.... but keeping the original spinners that are in the trunk[/QUOTE]

Agreed...keep those original spinners!! Torq Thrusts will look much better than what is on there now. Beautiful car...enjoy it and welcome to the forum!
 
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well the car has arrived from the transporter, .... not as nice as it was reported to be, ... came with broken glass and all....

now the part search begins, .... starting with sunvisor brackets and windows, valve covers, new top, gas tank, dash, lights, radio..... and on and on and on....

i guess I will need to be asking a lot more questions .... if anyone can help with parts let me know....
 
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Good luck finding those sunvisor brackets for a convertable. From what I hear, they are next to impossible to find and if you do find them be ready to spend some $$$$$.
 
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The only good thing bout the visors on a convertible, they are only good for the sun if you are tall but they do help to regulate the air flow in the car. :) Other than wind regulation they don't help me much when the sun is in my eyes. Like Ron said, real hard to find!!
 
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The convertible and hardtop visor brackets are different. I only have the numbers for the hardtop and are R= C3AB-6304122-C and L= C3AB-6304123-B. Hope this helps.
 
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And i never thought to write mine down when i had them off. 64galaxie or whatever Mika's nic is now might know as he's been looking for a set for a long time. I could probably take one off and see. A few years ago someone sold a set for $400 for '64 convertible.
 
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I was trying to remember your nicname now Mika and no luck! With the old one i could say that guy with the nic kuuy or something like that. lol Since you have been looking for so long i thought you might know the numbers.
 
#20 ·
it was same as my website wwwkuumakyyti.com
kuuma = hot kyyti = ride

kuumakyyticom nic t stopped working, I couldnt answer any topics with that nic... Several times I asked from admin, never got any answers..

Also I suggested many times, that picture gallery with galaxies, should be changed , like 1959-1962, 63-64, 65-67, 68-72..
So many galaxies there... Also picture folder for edsels could be fine..

no one wants to communicate with me, only you Deb !!!
 
#21 ·
Awwww, so sad. :( Odd that your nic stopped working, was wondering why it changed. I couldn't remember the spelling but at least i could make a good guess! :) I don't think admin sees much in here these days. They probably run a 1000 other sites. But at least you're here!
 
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C8AE-H head is a '68 part. Some body might have just changed the heads, or maybe the whole engine. Is it still a FE engine block?? If you don't know how to tell, just look at the valve covers and see if they also cover part of the intake. The FE engines are the only ones that have intake manifolds partly covered by the valve covers. If it is a FE, then it could be any of the FE sizes as they all look the same on the outside. Only way to tell is to measure the bore and stroke. Could be a 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, or 428. My money is on it still being a 390 as they were the most popular.

The correct carb for your car would be the Autolite 4100 4 barrel. Does your car have a 2 or 4 barrel carb on it now? How do you know that your carb is a '90s something carb? I thought that Ford stop using carbs in the mid '80s when they went to fuel injection, but maybe I am wrong.

If you can post up some pics of the engine and carb, I can tell you just what you have and if it is correct or not for your car.
 
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here are some more pics of the engine.

can you put 1968 427 heads on a 1964 390 block? I cant find the casting numbers on the block... i checked several spots or maybe I am just missing it. like to know what i have before i go with a rebuild... i maybe in the market for a 64 block....

I found a 1962 autolite 4100 for a 390 C2AE-AV but if this is not a 390 block will it work??

(the local mechanic told me the holly that is on it is modern with an electric choke - which is causing my idling problemes.. i need a vacuum

p.s. to all i got the correct sunvisors from a guy in Michigan (i am close to Seattle) this is becoming a national restoration - what would we do without the internet.... swap meet here next week - here I come.

gave it to my dad yesterday <see the smile on his face>- happy fathers day... no doubt it will take longer then that to get it complete.... .
 

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By looking at the engine pic, it is still an FE engine. I am thinking that somebody just changed the whole engine. The '64 engine had the oil fill in the intake manifold and also didn't have any breathers on the valve covers. Yours has the '65 or newer style intake along with the breather valve covers. I know that there is some numbers on the block around where the oil filter adapter bolts to the block. Just can't remember if you can use these numbers to determine the engine size.

Pretty much all FE engine parts will fit on any FE engine so running your '68 heads on a '64 block would not be a problem if your block is still the '64 block.

That 4100 carb that you have will work just fine. Make sure that it has the 1.12 venturi size though. You should be able to see the stamp on the side that says 1.12. If it says 1.08 than it is a small block carb.

You mentioned that you are close to Seattle. What city do you live in?? I am not too far and live in Bonney Lake, but store my car in Burien. We will have to get together some time and go for a cruise. Shotrod (Deb) also has a '64 vert and is not very far away also. If you haven't seen the post yet, the Ford Muscle bbq is coming up July 14th. A lot of us from the area get together and have a good time. Hope to see you there.

P.S. There is a fellow in Lake Stevens I think it is, that sells 63/64 Galaxie parts. He lists stuff all the time on craigslist. May want to check him out if you need any parts.
 
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I was thinking the same as RNR, the get together is coming up you should join us! Last year we met at the emerald queen casino but gonna see if there's another parking lot maybe so we don't bother the security guys or rather their bosses thinking we are having a show and you know old car people can be as bad as a bunch of bikers if they start gathering together somewhere! LOL

I don't believe the numbers on the block will tell you much on engine size, only what ford it might of come out of and part number basically. The date of the block is by the oil filter and the other number should be by the generator right near the freeze plug kinda. It will look something like this: C7ME-A Here's a little info on engine sizes. I saved a bunch of odd stuff over the years, forgot i had this one.


If the rocker cover has:
5 bolts the engine is a: 332/352/360/361/390/391/406/410/427/428/ (FE engine)
6 bolts the engine is a: 221/260/289/302/351W

The carb venturi size ron mentioned 1:12 here is a pic.
Auto part Carburetor Engine Vehicle Family car
 
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