Guest GaWajn Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have a chance to buy this 1964 Ford Galaxy Ragtop ... basket case I guess would best describe it ... It is someone's attempt at a restoration, but he only got as far as dismantling ... and butchering rear quarters ... the car does not come with the engine or tranny ... at a price of $800.Normally ... I would pass on this type of car ... in this type of condition ... but at that price ... I figure I can't lose ... I am probably going to buy it. The owner had the engine rebuilt along with the transmission at a hefty cost ... he has not given me a price on those two pieces yet. I told him if he wants to get ''RID'' of them .. I might consider taking them off his hands, but I told him I am not interested in a break even for him price.There are many patch panels that come with it ... the chrome is supposedly good ... 3 dashes ... two sets of trim ... etc ... a real pile ... Worst case ... I could always part it out ... but my first idea would be a mild custom. No way could I afford a true restoration on this ... way too costly, for the car's present condition.... all in all ... I am kinda finding it ... appealing .. in an odd sort of way ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 whew...interesting car, but needs a bunch....I wish we could save them all, but just remember that the purchase price is just a "down payment", and then the dollars start flowing...I'm reminded of a post I saw not long ago, all any unrestored car needs is TLC....Time, Labor, Cash..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crosley51 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Save it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowriv Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 A wise man once said to me (my brother), "one project at a time". I listened to him, however, its about the only sensible thing I've done with old cars!I agree with Trimacar - it looks like a nightmare, leave it alone and finish the Ponti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Matthis Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 have a 67 galaxie convert if interested Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Walk away, quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GaWajn Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have walked away ... I will not be getting into this mess ... thanks for the advice ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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