Recent content by hardlyrider

Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. IMHO they are best forgotten. Other than the two-door hardtop, I thought the 1960 models were the ugliest ever produced by Ford. My dad was a dealer in those days, and after three years of quality issues with the '57-'59s, he said he almost cried...

Your question is answered/solved, but I've been through that. I converted a '50 to 12 volt back in the '70s. No started problems at all. The heater blower (or some wiring) seemed to smell after very much run time. However, it blew hard and helped warm the cabin. When putting a 6 volt...

There are usually some on ebay. I'm not sure what a decent price is. Keep in mind most 12v from any manufacturer will work if it is a Warner T85. The only difference is usually the wiring. Some have pigtails and some have contact lugs. However, the mounting holes are correct and the...

How much for it? :D Of course, I'd still like to know the body style.

Based on other things you've mentioned, I'd guess 59K. Keep in mind oils from those days weren't near as good as today. Also, any motor that sat a lot could have had condensation that would make the valve train appear as such. Let's see some pics of the whole car! (I'm partial to the '65...

Re: On a '65 Galaxie should the "HOT" indicator light up when key is turned on? For what it's worth, early cars with "idiot" lights only lit up when needed. The "alt" and "oil" lights illuminate prior to every start because there is no current and no oil pressure. You'll notice the "cold"...

Not sure about the '51 and later, but '49s and '50s with 6 cyl engines came with 16" wheels. The V8s had 15". Don't ask why. Not many can explain Ford logic.

Someone told me ramshorns are h**l on the lower part of the valve cover gasket. Which material holds up better to the heat?

Most good suggestions have been covered here, but I'd like to see pictures. I once had a '65 2dr HT, same set up with P/S, P/B, and factory A/C. I'd love to have it now!

They pop up on eBay occasionally, though not the best place to source one. I've done the conversion in a '58 and a '72 (though discontinued as a factory option after '71). I love them and think they're worth the trouble. A truck model is the easiest way about it and there are probably more...

Sounds like you know a little about the area. I'm a little new to the site and don't know the history on anyone. That is a good place to eat, and if you've not been, you should check out AJ's Fishhouse north of Alba on Lake Fork. Not far from Mineola and you can make yourself sick. Parking...

Already mentioned, but don't miss the Pate Swap Meet. It is about 120 miles from Mineola, but is the third largest in the country, behind Hershey and Carlisle. I'm about 45 miles east of Mineola and have made it every year since 1985. Let me know if I can answer any questions. Website...

As HM said, it is a '59. I understand why the 56 and back are so popular, but I never thought the 61-65 was better looking than the 57-60 "box" trucks. IMHO only the Unibody 61-63 was good looking and the worst were the "wrong bed" trucks (I think some 63s and the 64 model, after...

No apology necessary! I think they call it a continental kit for good reason: They belong on Continentals. IMHO, I know of no car's appearance that has been enhanced by those things. Your 'bird looks great.

Pedal operated washers were "manual" using the pumping of a bellows. The upgraded accessory included an electric pump. I'm not sure, but would guess this option was only available on perhaps the last one or two years of the body style ('65 & '66). My dad had a '66 with such.