what to do with this, lead sled content

So I inhereted this 1966 ford galaxie convertible and I am trying to figure out what to do with this beast. It has a crappy 352 that needs some love. Suspension is original. Wheels are really crappy unilug 80s wheels that I think are a little dangerous. All drums,

Ill post a picture later, have to set up image hosting somewhere

I would say it depends on what the sentimental value is to you. Personally, I would get it running, maybe address the brakes (at least fix them if not up grade to front disc) and get some decent wheels. Usually, the "go-to" wheels are Torq-Thrust II's.

Plus, Galaxie convertibles are kewl.

It runs OK but it has a nasty exhaust leak from a broken stud on the head. I have had it for a year and just driven as is but am now starting to think about what to do with it

A complete and running '66 Galaxy vert should be worth a few bucks to someone. Are you sure its a 352? IIRC a 390 would be more likely.

If you are not happy with it, let it go.

But me? 1966 NASCARish, just without a roof...

Slide a throttle body on top of the intake and a simple electronic ignition and cruise.....

But that would be me...

Drop it, larger wheels, better brakes, and cruise it.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. I don't really like convertibles but that wasn't my choice. Wife says I can't sell it since it was her dads, fyi he is still around just moved on to a scout, then a midget

Get it running, get it safe, keep it, and her, happy.

Cool ride, but not a lead sled. Generally "lead sled" only refers to a customized '49-'51 Mercury.

My vote is for Thunderbolt rep, but I think that was one generation of Galaxie earlier.

psteav wrote: Cool ride, but not a lead sled. Generally "lead sled" only refers to a customized '49-'51 Mercury. My vote is for Thunderbolt rep, but I think that was one generation of Galaxie earlier.

T-bolt was a Fairlane

singleslammer wrote: fyi he is still around just moved on to a scout, then a midget

sounds like a perv.

psteav wrote: Cool ride, but not a lead sled. Generally "lead sled" only refers to a customized '49-'51 Mercury.

+1 The OP's car is not a lead sled. This is a lead sled.

Drop in a jag v12... boom! done.

HappyAndy wrote:

psteav wrote: Cool ride, but not a lead sled. Generally "lead sled" only refers to a customized '49-'51 Mercury. My vote is for Thunderbolt rep, but I think that was one generation of Galaxie earlier.

T-bolt was a Fairlane

Touche. I guess there wasn't a catchy one-word name for the lightweight galaxies, then? They're still pretty bitchin.

I stand corrected on lead sled comment. Finally got the picture to work. Sorry it is soo big.

1- Get it running properly

2- Drive the hell out of it

3- Repeat.

AngryCorvair wrote:

singleslammer wrote: fyi he is still around just moved on to a scout, then a midget

sounds like a perv.

Ha! Thats funny

Aeromoto wrote: 1- Get it running properly 2- Drive the hell out of it 3- Repeat.

Agreed!
Cool ride.

Aeromoto wrote: 1- Get it running properly 2- Drive the hell out of it 3- Repeat.

x3. Party barge, dude! Not everything in the fleet has to have slot car handling & 600hp. Turn up War's "Low Rider" and just cruise..

It's been said couple times now 1. Make Reliable 2. Brakes, Tires and Wheels 3. Drive. 4. "Profit" and not in the selling way.

Sweet ride.

I would kill for one of those. Up here in the rust belt they all ahve returned back to the earth.

In reply to singleslammer:

Sweet.

that car is just a set of torq-thrusts away from greatness. put a tune-up on the 352 and call it good.

Needs some Cragar Eliminator 500's, like these on my '63 Mercury--

I had one of those with a 289. Puked trans parts all over the street during rush hour. A real PITA to push. Oh and the wipers took a dump while driving home from Pittsburgh in a snow storm.

I'd have another one in a N.Y. second.