I have all the wiring diagrams however, they are separated into sections like dash and light and stereo and so on. I bought a copy of Detroit iron on CD that has paid for itself numerous times. Since you, like me, am trying to do everything yourself the cd will give you original part number torque settings and pretty much anything to make you feel like you can do it yourself. Best tool in my toolbox.

 

Welcome Ryan, we have more info here combined than on any other website in the entire Multi-verse!

Ask and ye shall receive...

Let's see some pics of your progress

COURTESY OF the old car
manual project dot com.

 

I know yours is a 66 but they're 99% Identical.

 

I have the wiring diagrams that FE posted but im acually looking for a diagram that is in sections. I have ADD and when i look at the one FE posted i just stare and think "ok..........um". I would like to get a freeware diagram if i can. Im having to get a valve job redone and my valve seats evened out on the heads, and with me only being 16 that put a big dent in my wallet. As for progress pictures, not much has changed since i got it so i will post the original pictures of when i bought it when im able.

 

They're all out there on the internet somewhere...

 

yea, im sure there's one out there, but i have been looking since i got the car and have had no luck. My grandfather gave me his "Motor's Repair Manual 1946-1973" but he hasen't been able to find his motor's wiring diagram. Im thinking that most of my problems are old switches, but im having touble like the bottom headlights wont go out on dim and i dont think a switch can cause that. Also, i need to replace my wiper motors and possibly a few of my guages, but i dont want to have to take the dash out because im told that the dash is a nightmare to put back in. Is there and easier way to get to all of that without spending a week just pulling it out?

 

The headlight problem could be in the dimmer switch, or faulty ground on the dimmer switch.

 

if you go on amazon.com, there is a company that sells a blown up laminated, color coded wiring diagram for 15 bucks. I bought one and its awesome, plus no more greasy thumbprints in my factory service manual.

check it out!

 

Here are some pictures of the car when i first bought it.

 

Here are some pictures of before and after i rebuilt the 390 engine.

 

Bro, neaten up those plug wires!

Anyway, Jim Osborne supplies the reprint wiring diagrams to the catalog houses.

Jim Osborn Reproductions Inc.

 

Yea, i know lol. i pulled some clips off a honda so ill put those on when i get the heads back from the shop. Also, i was wondering if there was an exaust expert and a cold air intake expert here. I want to put a cold air intake kit in the car because i have been told by many people that it improves mileage, power, and really helps with cold starting, but i was wondering just how much a cold air kit would affect these attributes. And for the exaust, it still has the factory Cherry Bomb Glass Packs on it and they sound really good, but im not really into cars that are loud all the time, especially with the sharp sound that the packs make. I'm looking for some cherry bombs that have a strong low hum at idle and produce sort of a "Ra-Ra" sound at around 4000-4500rpms if that makes any sense. As for the wiring diagram, of all places, my local library thinks they might have the Motor's Wiring Diagram 1946-1972 book. Im supposed to stop by today after classes and see if they still have it. And one last thing that actually reffers to the restoration of the car. Im wanting to repaint the car white and redo the interior black. I want to repaint the pieces of the dash that are in good shape so im not wasting money on already black parts. Is there a set of detailed instructions on how to remove and reinstall the dash? I heard its a major pain in the ass to put it back in so i want to do it right. Ill post some more pictures of the interior later today if im able since its the most worn out section of the car.

 

Nice ride!!

 

Once you study the wiring diagram you wil find that it's really simple system. What I do is leave the orignal wire harness as is. I purchase a fuse box from Painless wiring part number 70107 and a couple of relay to go with it. It has ing. hot and battery hot. I use this fuse box for all the add on. The thing with the light switch it supply power for other item. I have had to replace the light switch, because of that. If you would go to my web site smugmug.com which is my photo album site and look at the Torino photo you will see how I use the Painless fuse box. I have done this to 3 cars and I'm working on my fourth one now. I wish you luck on your rebuild and looking forward to see the finish car.

 

What's your name on smug? I would love to see the pictures of that torino. My top 3 cars that i was looking for were either a Galaxie, Torino, or T-Bird. And ill definatly look into that painless fusebox. My grandfather is restoring a 54' Ford Custom Line and im having to help him with the easywire harness on it. And while im thinking of that, as a personal favor for him, does anyone know where i can find the "Custom Line" emblem that goes on the sides of the car? He cant seem to find it anywhere and i would like to get it for him since he got me into this hobby and has helped me out the most parts wise. It looks kind of like this emblem off of a fairlane.

If anyone can find this i would be very greatful.
Thanks,
Ryan

 

sorry about that. My brain and fingers where not working together. It's rcchesnutt.smugmug.com try that.

 

Nice torino, i really like how you arranged the stereo. Looks good. Another question, looking at the first picture of the engine, is the black cylinder right above the master cylinder the windshield wiper motor? And where can i find the flasher unit?

 

Have you checked Ford Ranchero, Ford Falcon, Ford Fairlane, Ford Torino, Mercury Comet, and Mercury Montego Parts Online - Ford Parts or
Dennis Carpenter Ford Car, F-100 Pickup Truck, 8N, 9N Tractor and Cushman Scooter Restoration Parts for that script?

Might have to find it on ebay though if they don't have a repop on the above mentioned places.

 

Look for the Wiper Motor on Rockauto.com

 

I am looking for the wiper motor so i can remove it and test it. I would rather buy a switch than a new motor and it still not work.

 

Dearborn doesn't go back that far and dennis carpenter doesn't have the same script. Get the part number from the back of it and try doing a search that way for that script, might get lucky. There is this one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...638960?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adb51f870#ht_2372wt_1166

 

Ok, i have ran into a hick-up. I've looked all under the dash and i cant find the flasher unit anywhere. I cant even find the connector for it. I can get new units, but they are around $40, i really dont want to buy a new unit just to find out that i missed a spot. Any ideas on where the flasher unit could/should be located?

 

I'm unsure where the flasher unit for turn signals is on Galaxie, as I've not had to hunt mine yet. HOWEVER, I know on my 68 Ranger pickup, it is clipped from the factory to the back of the instrument cluster just above driver left knee as you side facing dash. Maybe push seat all way back and lay suspended out the door with your head crammed as tight to brake pedal and peer up in there with strong flashlight. I can usually find things like leaks and things under dash better at night when there are no lights and using flashlight. Come to think of it, my 68 Ranger has 2 flashers. One for turn signal, mounted where I said previously (which if it's ever been replaced once will be merely hanging and not clipped in that dang clip to the back of an instrument panel making it hell to remove) and another is for the emergency signals (yes, separate flashers) and seems I recall it is either middle of up under dash or closer to glove box liner. I'm unsure if your 66 galaxie has one flasher or two, only trying to help. If you're unfamiliar with what a flasher resembles, look one up online to help you spot it easier. I'm thinking my stock 68 one in Ranger truck was light blue plastic coated flasher, where replacements are just shiny tin.

 

The flasher in a '64 is tucked up in the area of the cluster. If i remember right on 65-67 not sure which one of those years there might be 2 of them? One clear over by the glove box somewhere and the other in the middle sort of. So keep lookin, it or they are there somewhere just have to get a flashlight like banjo mentioned and search.
Usually they are that tin like mentioned but one never really knows for sure what a replacement might look like that could of been put in years ago.

Again not sure on the '66 but the wiper motor on '64 is gotten to from inside up above the heater box stuff in the center and the shaft sticks up through to the wiper that is in the center below the cowl. You will have to remove the wiper arms and the cowl piece also if it's the same as the '64 at least.

 

Thanks for all of the information. I just got my heads back from the shop, so im going to be spending the next few days puttiting the engine back together(I have the car at my auto tech class shop so i can only work on it for about an hour a day) but ill try to peek around and see if i can find it. As for the wiring, im thinking of just saving a little cash and having it rewired. I could do it myself, but i want to have the car drivable soon. i replaced my dimmer, light, and brake switch and still nothing, so my issues have to be in the wiring.

 

Have you tried cleaning the contacts in the fuse box really well? Those get corroded and cause a lot of issues sometimes also.

 

I was told the contacts can cause trouble as well, but im not sure how i would clean them. Screwdriver mabey? Also, i looked all under the dash and even started to take some of it out and i still cant find a flasher. I was told that some models plugged into the fuse box, does anyone have a picture of one like that so i know what to look for? I got the radio pulled out and i want to hook it up and test it, but im not sure what wires are what and if i hook it up wrong it will fry. The only connectors i have are one with 2 male prongs, one with 1 male and 1 female, and the antenna connector. Any ideas?

 

Why not just buy a hot rod harness like the highway 15 from american autowire and spend some time rewiring the car yourself?

 

I should have stated this sooner; Im working on a really tight budget for this project. I get a $40 check every month and then whatever i can make off of side jobs. I'm not expecting to have this done untill next summer, but i want to have it driveable by next month at the most. Whatever i can do myself, im going to. I'm doing my best with what i have and im getting better results than i thought i would. So i guess im looking for help from people who know how to do this stuff the old fashioned way.