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Luke
12-25-2012, 01:54 PM
Sorry, not a race, but I'm thinking about getting rid of my Bronco since I have no use for it and picking up either a 66 Fairlane or a 67 Galaxie. Won't be buying to race, just as a nice backup/Saturday car. Which would you guys choose? And if anyone knows of anyone looking for a 4x4 toy send em my way!
My bronco...
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/carsandparts817/89%20Bronco/001.jpg

66 Fairlane
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/carsandparts817/25759890001_large_zps46d16ec3.jpg

67 Galaxie
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/carsandparts817/galaxie1_zpsc3c94114.jpg

downtime!
12-25-2012, 01:59 PM
That Galaxie is F'n sweet!

Luke
12-25-2012, 02:02 PM
I could look at pictures of both body styles all day and still never decide. I've found that the Galaxies are a little cheaper though, not sure about the resto parts.

DirtyD
12-25-2012, 03:50 PM
Galaxy hands down. Big enough car you can take friends with you, and they still have sexy styling. My aunt has a '65 she is working on now, needs some love, but still looks great

Luke
12-25-2012, 04:15 PM
Yeah I like that it's so big, could fit plenty of people comfortably. I have a feeling that it'll just come down to what's available when I'm ready. I have a little work I want to do to the Bronco before I actually post it for sale anywhere. I need to finish the tune for it, I converted it to mass air when I rebuilt the motor.

Luke
12-25-2012, 04:17 PM
Oh, and no luck with the fog light diagram, my buddy gave me his login info but I still couldn't access it. It keeps slipping my mind. He's got my wife's car right now, I'll get her to get a copy of the book diagram while she's there.

blownaltered
12-26-2012, 10:31 PM
Galaxie

Grandpa
12-26-2012, 10:32 PM
Either the Galaxy or or the Fairlane. Both can be really sexy if done right.

blownaltered
12-26-2012, 10:56 PM
Either the Galaxy or or the Fairlane. Both can be really sexy if done right.

True but between the two pictures the galaxies is pure sex

merlinmol
12-26-2012, 11:24 PM
Galaxie = sexy

Phuck Phace
12-27-2012, 04:51 AM
x2, galaxy

sorcrazy
12-27-2012, 01:57 PM
Fairlane, takes a lot more work to get a Galaxie to look that good if your just looking for a cruiser.

Luke
12-27-2012, 05:21 PM
If I find one I'm sure it'll be rough for a while. I'm in no hurry though, just an idea I'm kicking around.

46Tbird
12-31-2012, 02:16 PM
Fairlane will be cheaper to build / find nice parts for, and will be worth more in the end. You better like the Galaxie because no one is looking for them.

If it were me, I'd add a Comet to your list!

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=335534

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Mazooma1/HAMB%20images/sachsandsons-1.jpg

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=743547&d=1251520160

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=743548&d=1251520160

Luke
12-31-2012, 02:22 PM
Yeah I've been looking into parts availability too, and as for resale I know I would't make near my money back anyway so it wasn't a huge deal breaker. That second picture reminds me of when I used to want to build a Falcon gasser. These days I want to be able to fit a few people in it if need be and go for a cruise.

46Tbird
01-02-2013, 05:56 PM
Out of the two, I'd still go Fairlane. Check out this one with a SOHC 427 under the hood.

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8452580&postcount=12

Luke
01-03-2013, 01:55 AM
That's a good looking car, that mustang behind it is badass.

GunsUp
01-03-2013, 01:21 PM
Gangsta Gangsta!

1andonlywhitie
01-03-2013, 01:52 PM
Galaxie is my personal pick... there's a couple out there I've seen (I tend to scour Craigslist a lot).

Luke
01-03-2013, 02:08 PM
Well if your scouring and come across something after July, feel free to post it up, that's probably when I'll start looking.