1962 Galaxy 500 406 Tri Power

[GURPS]

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1962-ford-galaxie-500-1

According to the seller of this Colonial White 1962 Ford Galaxie 500, it was originally equipped with the 406/405 tri-power engine (per the “G” in the VIN) and retains that original power plant. It is reportedly a three-owner car and was apparently built during the last couple of days of the ’62 production year, which included specific equipment including long-tube-type exhaust manifolds. Records appear to show it was sold originally in New Jersey, while the Arizona-based seller has owned the car since 2007. It is said to retain the original interior, in addition to the original drive train.

 

[black dog]

I know of a plantation on Mechanicsville Rd that has a field full of them old big block ford cars, all have low low mileage on them. All of them are painted Ford Blue so they can be found in the weeds.

 

[Gilligan]

I know of a plantation on Mechanicsville Rd that has a field full of them old big block ford cars, all have low low mileage on them. All of them are painted Ford Blue so they can be found in the weeds.

Do tell....

 

[PrchJrkr]

Do tell....

Now I'll be spending all evening looking at aerial pictures for patches of Ford blue.

 

[Sneakers]

My dad had a Mercury Monterey, and other than the hood and taillights, it looked identical. 350ci with about 350K miles. Took my road test in it.

 

[Grumpy]

Had this back(63 Mercury Marauder) in the day, was given to me by a family friend in 1975. 390/300hp. Quietest big block I ever had, you could almost not hear it run when standing next to it at idle, drove it for about 6 months, gas was a killer, about 8mpg. Had a uncle come up from Texas, he was having a rough time and I sold it to him for what it cost me to tag it and inspect it. As soon as it was tagged in his name, he went out and totaled it..Thats when I learned he was a raging alcoholic...live and learn..

 

[Gilligan]

Had this back(63 Mercury Marauder) in the day, was given to me by a family friend in 1975. 390/300hp. Quietest big block I ever had, you could almost not hear it run when standing next to it at idle, drove it for about 6 months, gas was a killer, about 8mpg. Had a uncle come up from Texas, he was having a rough time and I sold it to him for what it cost me to tag it and inspect it. As soon as it was tagged in his name, he went out and totaled it..Thats when I learned he was a raging alcoholic...live and learn..

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I had the same engine in a '62 T-Bird I had for a short time. I'm a big FE fan....this 428 is going in a 17' vintage speedboat I'm restoring..

 

[stgislander]

I had the same engine in a '62 T-Bird I had for a short time. I'm a big FE fan....this 428 is going in a 17' vintage speedboat I'm restoring..

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I wish you'd get something restored. One can hardly move around in the shop it's getting so bad.

 

[Gilligan]

I wish you'd get something restored. One can hardly move around in the shop it's getting so bad.

Pfffft...look who's talkin'. Last time I tried to navigate your electronics shop I nearly broke a leg. Twice.

BTW: Finally chased that little bird out a few minutes ago.

 

[stgislander]

Pfffft...look who's talkin'. Last time I tried to navigate your electronics shop I nearly broke a leg. Twice.

BTW: Finally chased that little bird out a few minutes ago.

 

[Gilligan]

Ha!..there were two of them...just got the second one out. Probably a mating pair wanting to nest in that rat's nest you call your "electronics shop".

 

[stgislander]

Ha!..there were two of them...just got the second one out. Probably a mating pair wanting to nest in that rat's nest you call your "electronics shop".

You must be a Democrat. Accusing me of doing what you already do.

 

[Gilligan]

You must be a Democrat. Accusing me of doing what you already do. View attachment 155180

Yr way overdue for a performance review. Prolly 15 years overdue..in fact...maybe longer...

 

[stgislander]

Yr way overdue for a performance review. Prolly 15 years overdue..in fact...maybe longer... View attachment 155181

Ohhhhhhh... I'm scared. Go ahead. Give me a bad review. You're only hurting yourself.