V8TV Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 The time came to install the new glass. Our friends at Martin Glass came by to install the windshield and rear glass. They have a couple technicians that understand old cars and respect the fresh paint, so we have the same guys visit every time. It works out well. Fresh glass makes a world of difference on a restored car! Note the Eastwood sound deadener on the rear shelf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacerman Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Used glass would be a big mistake on that car. Looks great. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 A nice upgrade would be tinted windows, but as it implies also side windows, it add to the expense which are probably high enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 3/24/2017 at 8:43 PM, pacerman said: Used glass would be a big mistake on that car. Looks great. Joe Agreed! On 3/25/2017 at 2:37 AM, Roger Zimmermann said: A nice upgrade would be tinted windows, but as it implies also side windows, it add to the expense which are probably high enough. The customer was happy with un-tinted on this one, so that's what we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Dash wiring and sound deadening begins… Back in the paint booth, more interior parts were painted and installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Test fitting the dash back in the car, and installing the wood-grained trim: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zipdang Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I want one! Please... Dad bought a brand new 1966 Galaxie 500 and it's the car that I most closely associate with Dad - great memories seeing these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 58 minutes ago, zipdang said: I want one! Please... Dad bought a brand new 1966 Galaxie 500 and it's the car that I most closely associate with Dad - great memories seeing these cars. That's what these cool old cars are all about. Thanks for the cool post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 The hood, cowl screen, and deck lid were all painted separately on this car to achieve better coverage on all sides. Matching the color and metallic pattern is tricky, but Jeff nailed it! After the Axalta paint had some time to outgas and harden, the wetsanding and buffing process began. Every inch of the car was wet block-sanded with either 800 or 1000 grit to start, then Jeff moved on to 1500, 2000, 2500, then 3000 and 5000 on a 3M Trizact dual action sander. The goal for this surface was to look nice, but still have a hint of factory texture as too keep an original look. These random spots show where the texture was highest and sanded with the most coarse grit, but only where needed. The whole panel will be sanded next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Here, the car has been “cut” to 3000 grit just before buffing. This is a BIG car! Buffing starts to bring out the shine. During this process, more of the interior items were installed, as well as some of the exterior trim parts. We had much of the exterior chrome replated and other parts polished and painted for a new appearance. New lenses were installed all around the car, along with seals, gaskets, bulbs, and hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Soon, the mighty 428 will come back to life! It’s a near-stock rebuild, save for an overbore and the crank cutting as noted earlier in the thread. Here, Tyler adds a bottle of COMP Cams valvetrain lube to protect the new flat-tappet cam on engine startup and break-in. We’ve installed external oil pressure and temp gauges on the car to keep an eye on things during break in. The 428 roared to life with minimal drama, save for a collapsed lifter that made some noise. A quick replacement solved the issue, and the FE has been happy ever since. Watching timing and vitals during break-in… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 You’ll note the fenders have been on and off a couple times during the build, we find it safer to finish the engine bay with them off, and in this case, the lower windshield trim was easier to install without the fenders in place. We also wetsanded them and buffed them off the car for easier access. Here, John, Jeff, and Caleb taped up the edges of all the sheetmetal and reinstalled the fenders and hood. Tape keeps things from getting scratched during reassembly. You’ll note some of the exterior window trim has been installed, as well as the door glass. More FBS tape keeps the edges safe from the buffer, and John works the polisher all around the car. The multi-piece 7-Liter grille goes back in, with new lenses, seals, and hardware. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 John double checks his spelling on G-A-L-A-X-I-E… in truth, there is tremendous stress in reinstalling replated letters, as the holes in the car and the studs on the letters are all slightly different shapes and sizes after paint and plating. The last thing you want to do is crack the paint or break the letter. A very fine file can be helpful in the holes. More details and trim coming together… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Replated bumpers and restored brackets are held together with new hardware. These cars use a curved spring-type washer to maintain tension, a detail we included on the restoration. Tons of tape used in the fitting of the headlight bezels to prevent scratches. Although these have a rubber gasket behind them, they were a bit tricky to fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Restored rocker trim… this isn’t easy or cheap to find! Rear bumper in place, exhaust tips need to be trimmed later. Let there be lights! And how about that plate? Cool. Restored shifter and console assembly New carpeting being worked around the console. This can be a challenging job, but Tyler pulled it off. Stewart Warner “Green Line” repro gauges look right at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Rear seat medallion over speaker grille and package tray Interior assembly coming along… New headliner brightens up the room a bit. Original door panel carpet treated to some dye to bring the color back. Assembled door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Original 15” x 5.5” Kelsey Hayes wheels sandblasted, epoxied, and sprayed gloss black. 7-Litre hubcaps polished and repainted. New center medallions and white-striped tires complete the look. Edited April 18, 2017 by V8TV (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Underhood pad details and trunk elements installed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Did the original have chromed acorn lugnuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 This car is certainly looking better than new! I doubt that so much care was applied during ist production. Congratulation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Roger Zimmermann said: This car is certainly looking better than new! I doubt that so much care was applied during ist production. Congratulation! That's very kind of you to say, and you're right... this one was built in about an hour the first time! 1 hour ago, keiser31 said: Did the original have chromed acorn lugnuts? You know I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Here you go....most tire shops sell them, I believe. Edited April 18, 2017 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Looks like the correct items here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 After all the hard work, the ‘66 7-Litre is finally finished. We are super happy with the results, and our crew at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop did an outstanding job on the car. The owner is happy, and the car drives like a dream. As a HUGE added bonus, the car was featured in the June 2017 edition of Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine, even landing on the cover! We’d like to thank everyone who had a hand in this project for the efforts, and thank all who read this thread start to finish. We hope you enjoyed the trip, it’s been a heck of a ride. Let us know if we can help with your dream car! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Congratulations on finishing and SUCH a superb job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKECARS53 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Just received my copy of HEMMINGS MUSCLE MACHINE. The Galaxie looks great. Glad I kept up with this thread. Can not wait for your next project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks for sharing on the forum. Always enjoyed your build. Keep up the great work. Thanks to all the guys! Cannot wait until your next build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 you all did a great job and it looks great. enjoyed following the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 19 hours ago, keiser31 said: Congratulations on finishing and SUCH a superb job! Thank you sir! 8 hours ago, ILIKECARS53 said: Just received my copy of HEMMINGS MUSCLE MACHINE. The Galaxie looks great. Glad I kept up with this thread. Can not wait for your next project. Thank you! We have lots of projects going on.. we'll have to see which one will be next! 5 hours ago, unimogjohn said: Thanks for sharing on the forum. Always enjoyed your build. Keep up the great work. Thanks to all the guys! Cannot wait until your next build. Thank you! I'll share your thoughts with the crew! 53 minutes ago, GARY F said: you all did a great job and it looks great. enjoyed following the build Thank you Gary, and thanks for following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topblissgt Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Great work as usual, Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just sharing another shot of this cool car. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Here's the video on the car, hope you enjoy it! https://youtu.be/3Y8zl6VxPxM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Excellent job and beautiful workmanship! Love the article in Hemmings........ well deserved praise! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Stunning car and fabulous work. I may steal the color scheme for my 62 Lincoln convertible as it is just beautiful. By any chance do you (or anyone else) know if Emberglow is the same color Ford previously called Chestnut metallic? Thanks again for posting the restoration photos. Edited August 23, 2018 by ericmac Typos (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thanks for the kind words! Here is a link to cross-reference the color: http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?wtcode=M1921&rows=50&syear=1966&smanuf=Ford&smodel=Galaxie&sname=Emberglo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8TV Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Gary W said: Excellent job and beautiful workmanship! Love the article in Hemmings........ well deserved praise! Congratulations! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Boehm Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I particularly like this thread because of the craftsmanship and my family had a '66 Galaxie in Emberglo color when I was a kid. It was not a 7 litre however. Of all the cars we had I wish I had that one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Great work Kevin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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