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Doing a frame off restro on a 63 & 1/2 Galaxie. It has a 352 and I was looking to drop in a 390 in it's place. While looking I was given a 429 with a auto trans for free. Here is the question will the 429 fit, and what mods need to be done? I think the trans is a c6, and the 429 is a 70/71 model year.
trade the 429 for a 390 ... save a lot of grief and keep the car original looking .. and you may already have a 390 .. what does the fender emblem say .. all fe blocks i think from that era had 352 embossed on the front of the motor..
Crites has all the pieces for the swap....
http://critesrestoration.com/galaxie.htm
if you are restoring a 63, use a 63 type engine----not only will your exhaust,mounts, all accessories, radiator/shroud fit , but will look original
and when your done put the left side spark plug wires on correctly
Question has to be, are you building yourself a car to cruize around in and enjoy, or building something with resale in mind after you've had your fun with it???
If resale is a consideration, then it's a no brainer to stick with the original engine.... The 63 1/2 Fords are rare enough, but with a date code correct FE and a properly done restoration, the value is going to be considerably more with the OEM parts than with the transplant.....
Thanks for all the replies, and yes Dave the Galaxie will be sold once it is complete. So I like your idea about being original. The car came with a 352, and I know I can change out the cam, intake manifold, and a 4bbl; which could give it some nice HP. So I could hang onto the 390 and the 429 I have, and possible put them in something else. Any ideas?:D
Sounds like a good plan to me!!!! The Galaxies are becoming more popular all the time and bringing a decent price, too. The 352's won't win a lot of races, but being correct for the car will add a lot to the price for the collector crowd...... :LOL::LOL::LOL:Easy for me to say, I can't leave anything stock!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CW126
I understand not keeping it correct. I have a 1970 Corvette in my garage the is anything but original. :cool:
techinspector1 thanks for the web page info. They have some good stuff on this site.:3dSMILE:
You're welcome.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by CW126
Heck go for a 460! Just kidding I 'd stay stock with correct numbers and not worry too much about anything if you just fixing it up to sell.
FWIW the FE fits in the car much better than a 429/460. I have a 429 in my 57 and
it is BIG.
Shoprat, I have a 460 in my 48 F1. Your right they are big! I had heard FE's have leak issues, but they also have die hard fans who swear by them.
I am still a little on the fence. Now I have the original 352, the 429 with a c6 trany, and now I have a 390 that was just given to me as well. I will be doing air bags, new interior, and a two tone paint outside to go along with the custom wheels. [ATTACH]Attachment 39164[/ATTACH]
Opinions are like armpits ... we all have two of them and they both stink! ... I would go with the 390 ... its still is in the fe family as the 352 and it just belongs under your hood .... that MY two opinions! LOL
And for what its worth from down here in New Zealand...stick with the FE,probably get more usable horsepower out of that with the right head work and crank and rod combo than a 429..Ahhh,nostalgia..I have a 352 that will be getting the treatment for our 60 Galaxie 4dr h/top..:D
Rank, Thanks for your opinion (that is why I am on this forum). I like the idea of putting the 390 in because very little cost will be needed. But the 429 would be fun to do.
I never knew that a 352 was an engine until I bought the Galaxie, and started reading about the engine. Yes the 352 was put in a alot of F1's back in the 60's as well as some cars. LAMIN8R Good luck with the 60.
Thanks CW,the Galaxie has to sit for a while longer,as the wifes Customline is in the middle of a major rebuild,and I havent even been able to get anything done on that either,for some weeks..:( but,I do have a lot of work on at the present time,so...make bodies while the sun shines..:DQuote:
Originally Posted by CW126
I undderstand sunny days. I live up in the mountains of Colorado, so I am trying to get as much done before the snow starts to fly. I think I have about 6 more good weeks, and then I will have to tough it out. You can follow my work of the Galaxie on my blog
http://restoringoldcars.blogspot.com/
I raced and drove FE's for many yrs and never ever had leak issues:)Quote:
Originally Posted by stovens
I know I am not going to use the 352, I am thinking more about using the 390, and finding something else to put the 429 in. Tomorrow I think I will be able to pull the motor and trans out, and then work on removing the suspension.
Shoprat thats good to know, mostly heard this stuff on forums, so don't know if the people posting knew what they were talking about or not, it just seemed to be a reaccuring post I've come across the last few years while working on my own stuff. No offense meant.:toocool:Quote:
Originally Posted by shoprat
