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  • JFX001

    Jan. 16, 2012 8:24 p.m. JFX001 SuperDork

    jimbbski wrote:

    JFX001 wrote:

    The 289 wasn't a bad choice, plenty of power for our needs....IIRC, there was a 352 engine available that year ( Galaxie) as well.

    Do a search for Galaxie Clubs, that may help you find trim parts.

    IF more power is needed than a 351 swap would be easier as it's just a bigger Winsor V8 where the 352 is a small "big block" FE engine.

    As for weight, I would guess that it may be just under 4000 lbs. The '66 my dad had was a 4Dr sedan bare bones 'Custom" trim version (Think Taxi.) and had only the 289/auto/PS & AM radio for options. It weighed just over 3600 lbs.

    Understood...just relaying that the Galaxie also came with the 352 that year....

  • integraguy

    Jan. 16, 2012 8:46 p.m. integraguy SuperDork

    My parents had a '64 Country Squire with the 289 and "3 on the tree" and we replaced it with a '66 LTD 4 door hardtop with a 289 and automatic. The 289 doesn't do to badly in these cars when they are unloaded, but where they really need help is at high speeds (like over 50 MPH). I don't know what the rear gears on our Country Squire were, but it also had an overdrive that was still available then....only used it a few times. I would guess a lightly loaded 289 with a decent 4 barrel carb setup would be fast(ish) and economical.

  • Anti-stance

    Jan. 16, 2012 9:10 p.m. Anti-stance New Reader

    This will purely be a Sunday driving type of car to me, maybe occasionally drive to work, so alot of power isn't a huge deal to me. But all this talk of putting Torque Thrust D or SN95 wheels is really making me think of swapping a newer drivetrain in there. I like getting this all thrown out there now so I can get to planning. I like having the column shift, it is really fun to drive, I don't know if I would want to give that up for a floor shift... yet

  • ddavidv

    Jan. 17, 2012 6:30 a.m. ddavidv SuperDork

    Don't be hatin' on the 352. It's not going to scream and spin tires, but it's a good workhorse...

  • Anti-stance

    March 14, 2012 7:25 p.m. Anti-stance Reader

    I talked to the guy this weekend at Road Atlanta about having his class sort out some of the BS to get it road worthy. I know, I should be doing it myself, but if someone else is gonna do it for free labor, then Im jumping on board. Also, I may be leaving the country for a year and he may just keep it at the school for me. Anywho, here are some more pics. The interior looks really good:

  • LopRacer

    March 14, 2012 7:40 p.m. LopRacer Reader

    Oh the hotness increases with each new picture you post.

  • Raze

    March 14, 2012 7:41 p.m. Raze SuperDork

    I don't know how I missed this thread, but if you're still contemplating engine swaps and a 289 is still possible, my buddy has one sitting on an engine stand he pulled out of his Mustang when he upgraded, don't know details but I know he was thinking of getting rid of the car and spare engine...

  • racerfink

    March 14, 2012 9:02 p.m. racerfink Dork

  • Steve Chryssos

    March 14, 2012 9:12 p.m. Steve Chryssos Associate Publisher

    Fantastic find. I hope you can retain the patina, but lift the body up, roll the chassis out and roll in the chassis/drivetrain from a P71. It's easy! Just roll out, roll in.

  • Anti-stance

    March 14, 2012 9:41 p.m. Anti-stance Reader

    Haha, yeah. Maybe that will happen. But maybe I will just throw some wheels on it and drive it the way it sits.

    Oh and the new car pack from Forza 4 isn't helping my anticipation of getting this car.

  • DILYSI Dave

    March 15, 2012 7:31 a.m. DILYSI Dave MegaDork

    1. Bag that bitch on some 20" shineys.
    2. Drive.
    3. Be rad.
  • belteshazzar

    March 15, 2012 8:05 a.m. belteshazzar UltraDork

    would some 17" steel from a P71 fit ?

  • Raze

    March 15, 2012 10:54 a.m. Raze SuperDork

    DILYSI Dave wrote:

    1. Bag that bitch on some 20" shineys.
    2. Drive.
    3. Be rad.

    I concur...

  • Anti-stance

    March 31, 2012 11:24 p.m. Anti-stance Reader

    The tires wont hold air right now and it is a pain in the ass for the students to move the car around so instead if buying new tires for the crappy stock wheels I decided to order these Torq Thrust D knock-offs.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074NID64/ref=ox_ya_os_product

  • LopRacer

    April 1, 2012 10:38 a.m. LopRacer Reader

    Sweet hot rod wheels, is the car staying at the school whilst you are off chasing fame and fortune over seas?

  • singleslammer

    April 1, 2012 10:58 a.m. singleslammer Reader

    Our cars should be friends

    http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/what-to-do-with-this-lead-sled-content/...

  • Anti-stance

    April 1, 2012 2:49 p.m. Anti-stance Reader

    In reply to LopRacer:

    Yep. Free storage AND free labor. The car's running gear should be perfect when I get back.

    In reply to singleslammer:

    That car is in fantastic condition. I sure hope you keep it for a while.

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