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Engine
The stock cylinder Heads were replaced with 1968 Cobra-Jet, cast iron wedge castings. These castings feature larger valves. Intake valves are 2.09”and exhaust valves are 1.66”. The stock valves were replaced with Manley stainless steel units. The guides were also replaced with bronze guides for use of today’s unleaded fuel. The oil pump was replaced with a FPP, high volume unit with a chrome moly drive shaft.
The factory heavy cast iron intake was discarded in favour for an aluminium “Police Interceptor” casting. The stock Autolite 4100 series 4-bbl carburetor was rebuilt and blue printed for maximum efficiency. This was topped with a low profile, high efficient open element 14-inch diameter air cleaner assembly.
The stock flat tappet hydraulic camshaft was replaced with a hydraulic roller unit by FPP with 0.481" lift for intake, 0.490" for exhaust at 290 duration. The timing chain/sprockets were upgraded to Edelbrock dual roller set, pn 7808. The lifters were discarded for hydraulic roller units by FPP. The push rods were replaced with FPP units. The stock rockers were upgraded to Competition Cams roller types. The stock aluminium rocker stands were switched for cast-iron stands, Ford pn C3AZ-6531-A.
The stock breaker point ignition system was upgraded to Dura Spark II. The distributor was swapped for a 1976 factory electronic distributor from a 360/390 CID engine. A steel distributor gear was utilized. The stock Autolite spark plugs were replaced with Autolite platinum plugs.
The stock fuel pump was also replaced in favour for a FPP, high flow unit. The stock cast iron water pump was swapped for an Edelbrock high capacity, aluminium unit, pn 8835.
The stock 9.375-inch differential was over hauled. The “Equal-Lok” carrier was rebuilt and new 31- spline axle shafts were installed. The stock ring and pinion gears were replaced, but the stock final 3.08:1 drive ratio was retained.
added rare Hone-Overdrive unit that bolts to front of rear differential. Electronically engaged by switch on console. A complete new tuned, 3-inch low restriction, stainless steel dual exhaust system with four glass pack mufflers was installed. The restrictive factory “Log” style exhaust manifolds were replaced with a “Bundle of Snakes” Headers.
Suspension Mods
stock with factory Watts Linkage, handling package, Kelsey-Hayes disc brakes, quick ratio power assisted steering, 5.5” X 17” vent less rims.
Electronics
This car featured the convenience group, Kelsey-Hayes disc brakes, remote oil cooler, bucket seats, handling package, AM/FM Stereo radio, 8-Track tape player and clock.The convience group consisted of a centre console, bucket seats, power windows, power door locks, power gas cover release, power antenna, power trunk release, full gauge package, courtesy lighting, Rally Pac, and gate-guided shifter.
Wheels
stock 5.5” X 17” Kelsey-Hayes vent less rims
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bushwacker
June 04, 2009
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Love the colour and the muscle with a stick shift!

raven427
April 25, 2009
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Good that you were able to get her back! Nice Galaxie

catlady
April 03, 2009
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It better be ready when I come home! And yes you can take the AC Frua for a spin if I can take Betsy! lol

scorcher
March 25, 2009
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had broken coil spring on left front for couple of years. You may notice car sits little lower on driver's side. Didn't seem to affect handling but I replaced it eventually.

Oldcarsarecool
March 25, 2009
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Love the big Galaxies. The 7-litre cars are very rare . . .

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Betsy
Make: FORD
Model: GALAXIE
Year: 1966
Color: Arcadian Blue
Power: 425+hp
Added: March 24, 2009
I have this ride...
By: scorcher
Member Since: March 24, 2009
This Arcadian blue Galaxie was built in Michigan for Canadian market. This 2-door fast back sedan was a rare 7-Litre model, identified by 7-Litre badges adorn on the front fenders, grill, rear deck lid and glove box door. This vehicle came equipped with the 428 CID FE big block engine backed by the famous 4-speed manual T&C “Top Loader” transmission with mechanical reverse lock-out shifter. A remote engine oil cooler was factory installed.
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