Brought home another Ford

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    74CometGT351W Dano

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    Nice car, I've always been a big Galaxie fan. I drove a '66 Fastback for about 6 yrs. best car I ever had and kept the longest:)
     
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    nice

    so whats the plan?
     
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  4. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    well it's for sale right now but if for some reason no one buys it, then ill prolly put a 351w or 460 in it. pretty nice old car and a good body style to boot (y)
     
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    74CometGT351W Dano

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    go 460:) After searching for FE stuff to put mine back original found out they don't make hardly anything as much as they do 385series engines for galaxies. Strange they make more 385series parts because they never came with those engines:huh:
     
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    CAM " Just an - Ole Wrench "

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    What is this 385 you mention / Y- block motor ?

    Cam
     
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    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Neat car! There was one similar to that go through a local junkyard last year. Was literally 98% rust free. Was white with green interior, had a 390. Hated to see that thing go to the crusher.

    385 series
    Y-block
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    what he said :)
     
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    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    385 or "LIMA" is the 370,429,460 series engine, like the 221-351w is a windsor series and the 351m,351c,400 is a 335 series engine and 332-428 is a FE,and theres the 361,410,430 MEL series engine.
     
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    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Damn you guys are quick
     
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    We just love to B/S about old cars and knowledge :rolleyes: :biglaugh:

    oh, and keep in mind that if anyone is interested in it just lemme know :)
     
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    And if memory serves me correctly a > 385 HP
    406 cu in was in the bunch around 62 to keep pace with Ch evvys ole 409 Hawg motor !

    Cam
     
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    LOVE that car.
     
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