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**special-K** · 08-21-2007, 10:06 PM

I tought of you when I saw this:

72freak · 08-22-2007, 05:11 AM

My favorite year!!!

**special-K** · 08-22-2007, 07:02 AM

I saved a motor picture in my "motors" album,but must have past it over(damn small tiles or whatever they`re called

).But,yeah,It`s got 427!!
I just think that car is the essence of the`63 Galaxy:black on black(look at the chrome accents in the seats!And,the side moulding),chrome reverses with stock hubcaps...Then,there`s the Thunderbolt-stylr fresh air intakes and bubble hood.That Ford is SEXY!I told you before,when we were AMT model buildin`kids my buddy`s mom drove a black/red int.`64 390/4spd XL500 and I spent alot of time being hauled around in that back seat or the passenger bucket a time or two.
I always thought it was cool how the 61,62,&63 Fairlanes and Galaxys looked about the same,just different sizes.

68shortstep · 08-22-2007, 10:53 AM

In 1967 thru 1969, I had an all-red '63 2door Hardtop XL (bucket seats & extra trim) Ford - the one which came out before the 63-1/2 XL's (like the one in the photo); they were what were called "square-backs" after the 1/2 year "fastbacks" came out, & were never as popular as the fastbacks.

Sad to say I didn't ever even have a picture taken of it. Nothin left anymore. Just the memories of cruisin'.

Damn-fast car, stock, with only a 352-4 barrel & 4-speed. I put in a Hurst shifter with that big 'ol white knob on it.

Can't imagine what the 427 Hi-perf versions must have been like to drive.

68shortstep · 08-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Passed everything on the road but a gas station.

Summer of '69 when I got rid of it (my Dad said: "you're getting married son, - time to settle down"). That summer we had a gas war, as well as another one going on.

Remember gas wars, anybody ?????

Regular went from 19.9 cents/gallon all the way down to 13.9 !!!!!

**raggedjim** · 08-22-2007, 12:05 PM

I actually owned one of these when I was in the Navy. Only Ford I have ever had.... They are a car that looks better the more you look at it.

Rg

**LockDoc** · 08-22-2007, 02:42 PM

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Myself, I would rather have the yellow '40 Chev coupe or the beige '26/7 T coupe but I'm a sucker for hotrods........

Thanks for sharing the pics.

LockDoc

08-21-2007, 10:06 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	One For 72freak I tought of you when I saw this: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-22-2007, 05:11 AM	#2
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: One For 72freak My favorite year!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-22-2007, 07:02 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: One For 72freak I saved a motor picture in my "motors" album,but must have past it over(damn small tiles or whatever they`re called).But,yeah,It`s got 427!! I just think that car is the essence of the`63 Galaxy:black on black(look at the chrome accents in the seats!And,the side moulding),chrome reverses with stock hubcaps...Then,there`s the Thunderbolt-stylr fresh air intakes and bubble hood.That Ford is SEXY!I told you before,when we were AMT model buildin`kids my buddy`s mom drove a black/red int.`64 390/4spd XL500 and I spent alot of time being hauled around in that back seat or the passenger bucket a time or two. I always thought it was cool how the 61,62,&63 Fairlanes and Galaxys looked about the same,just different sizes. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-22-2007 at 07:04 AM.

08-22-2007, 10:53 AM	#4
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: One For 72freak In 1967 thru 1969, I had an all-red '63 2door Hardtop XL (bucket seats & extra trim) Ford - the one which came out before the 63-1/2 XL's (like the one in the photo); they were what were called "square-backs" after the 1/2 year "fastbacks" came out, & were never as popular as the fastbacks. Sad to say I didn't ever even have a picture taken of it. Nothin left anymore. Just the memories of cruisin'. Damn-fast car, stock, with only a 352-4 barrel & 4-speed. I put in a Hurst shifter with that big 'ol white knob on it. Can't imagine what the 427 Hi-perf versions must have been like to drive. Last edited by 68shortstep; 08-22-2007 at 10:55 AM. Reason: Added comment

08-22-2007, 10:59 AM	#5
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: One For 72freak Passed everything on the road but a gas station. Summer of '69 when I got rid of it (my Dad said: "you're getting married son, - time to settle down"). That summer we had a gas war, as well as another one going on. Remember gas wars, anybody ????? Regular went from 19.9 cents/gallon all the way down to 13.9 !!!!!

08-22-2007, 12:05 PM	#6
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,592	Re: One For 72freak I actually owned one of these when I was in the Navy. Only Ford I have ever had.... They are a car that looks better the more you look at it. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-22-2007, 02:42 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: One For 72freak - Myself, I would rather have the yellow '40 Chev coupe or the beige '26/7 T coupe but I'm a sucker for hotrods........ Thanks for sharing the pics. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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