I'm getting closer to being able to say "everything I own runs" (except the 65 Galaxie). You know what that means, Something is thinking about breaking very unexpectedly & inconvenient-like. For the moment, Carb Cheater is available again at thecarbcheater.com/ until it sells out again - last batch for a few months as we want to spend our time with R&D for a standalone timing control product, and frankly just to catch our breath!

Wedding pictures were cool. Been married forever and love that old stuff.

“I could wear gloves, but I could also hit it with my purse” had me rolling! (I do wear gloves… ummm… I’ll go hide my purse)

As a kid I started working at a Ford dealership in 1964 washing cars and doing other scut work, the 64 Galaxy is probably my favorite Ford ever.

My dad passed away this past January. He left me a 63-1/2 Galaxie with a 427 before he passed (originally a 390 Cruise-O-Matic car). The 427 was the 427 out of his R car he had before starting a family. He kept the engine, had it in a 67 Mustang for a while. Then put it and a C6 in the 63-1/2 in the early 80’s. Hasn’t ran in a couple years. Hope to get it on the road soon.

Nothing better than waking up to a new thunderhead video on a Saturday morning

You should get a picture of you and your wife standing next to the Galaxy 500 at your 10-year anniversary God bless you guys that is a great car I wish I had it to Cruise in

She's a beautiful old girl. Sure shines nice now. Glad to see someone actually liking a sweet old four door like yours.

My dad and I restored a 71 mach1 in the early 2000's. We replaced the fmx with an AOD that's how you would shift it while racing. First then second then back to first. Great memories. Thank you for that, man.

Lifelong Ford guy here. Ive owned six mustangs and even a 68 Mercury Cougar XR7, but have really been a Fairlane, Torino and Cyclone guy. Owned a few trucks from a 69 F-100 to a 2015 F-250 Super Duty 4x4 Diesel. Ive owned and worked on just about every Ford engine from 170 straight six to 5.4 modular V8. My 65 "K" code Fairlane. My 67 Fairlane GTA that had a 428cj in it and a 70 Torino Cobra with a 429scj in it that i was the second owner of just to name a few. I had a 66 Cyclone GT FE with four speed from factory with fiberglass hood , deck and fenders. With aluminum bumpers front and rear. These FEs are great motors. I built one for a tow driver friend of mine's roll back.

This old 64 reminded me of one of my favorites growing up. My dad sold Fords from 1951 until 1977 so I grew up in a Ford family with new Fords every year. In 1964 I was 11 and we had 2 different Galaxys. The first was a white 289 car with red interior then a turquoise and white 4 door hardtop wth the 352 and ac.

Everybody up at 448 to watch this beautiful production!

A friends dad would gice us a ride to school in a car just like that but it was white with a red interior but i remember how his dad would always have his hand on the shift lever and manually go through the gears. I'm 65 now but funny the little things that stick in your memory!😊 Great wedding photos too!

For what its worth, I put a whole can of Seafoam cleaner in my 22R pickup motor and ran it 200 miles. Changed the oil and then put a whole quart of Marvel oil in and ran the motor another 200 miles. "ALL" of the carbon that once came out the exhaust was gone and the oil pressure at idle went from 10 to 25 lbs and the running pressure went from 60 to 75 lbs. Then I ran some "Restore" engine treatment and the power went up about 15% but the mileage stayed the same. Now I put Marvel oil in the gas. 1 table spoon per tank. An old tired 22R is now running cooler and much more smoothly. Like Leno, I'm not much for mechanic in a can. Hope that helps!!

THAT CRUISAMATIC FX/MX BECAME THE FMX FOR 69 351 AND BIGGER ENGINES AND LATER TRANSFORMED INTO THE AOD. "What makes the FMX different than the C4 and C6 is its Ravineaux twin-planetary gearset design, which was also employed in the later AOD, AODE, and 4R70W automatic overdrives".

My father bought a '64 Galaxie 500 four-door just like that new -- it was Guardsman Blue with a white top and had a three-speed stick transmission. Otherwise, it was mechanically identical to this one. My mother kept the car after he bought a new one in '67 -- it became the car in which I learned to drive and was my favorite car of all of them he had. My dad always believed the 352 FE block V-8 was the best engine Ford ever built. I would love to have that car but I already have a '55 Chevy that is my money pit. It eventually racked up some 132,000 before mom traded it and it still ran great. I really loved that car.

I could get use to a video from Uncle Luke every Saturday morning 😮

Luke's been watchin too much Peg, and its inspired him to start collectin piss jugs! Next thing you know, he's gonna end up with a shop full of dump bees. 🤣

Luke, the used engine lubricant that came out of that engine will darken that pressure treated wood pretty good. Glad to see you got back to this thing I drive mine all the time and love it. Best driving car I've ever had honestly.

My Mom had a 1964 Galaxie 500 R code and it was an insane car. 400+ horsepower 390 engine with the biggest four barrel carb I had ever seen. Four bucket seats and a floor shifter. I had a hard time keeping the plugs clean with the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="781">13:1</a> compression ratio and the crappy gas of the '70s, but it was a fun car to drive in the twisty roads of the California foothills. I wish I had it now!

Wow, that brings back memories for me. When I was in highschool my mom and dad gave me one they got from one of my uncles. I drove that car for a long time when I was in highschool back in the day.

Your never too old to learn something new, thanks ThunderHead.

Beautiful car love the stylings of the 60's. She just needed to be cleaned and cared for, thanks for sharing

Great car. Since it is a Galaxie 500, instead of just a Galaxie, I think it needs full wheel covers. Thanks for making the video. It brings back good memories. In 1964 while in high school I took a 352 from a wrecked cop car and put it in my 1956 Ford. Kept the original three speed manual, but with a 19 dollar Mr Gasket floor shift kit. That Ford would surprise a lot of cars that were supposed to be "hotter" than my old Fairlane. Thanks for the video. This old man appreciates it. And if you know how to drive, you don't need p/s and p/b.

When you are pondering the stories behind cars ponder these: Our family cars in my lifetime pre leaving home were, in order - a 56 Ford, the '64 Galaxy, a '67 Mustang, My '64 Fairlane and a '75 Galaxy. 3 yr. old me piloted the '56 to a crash down a hill after I knock it out of gear while I was singing Roger Miller songs. My older sister bailed out and avoided the hell I wrought. The family took the '64 Galaxy from Texas out to L.A. to see Micky Mouse and the Watts Riots. I was amused by all the fire trucks. The '64 Galaxy ate up US 66, it was a sweet ride. The '67 Mustang was in the care of a sisters boyfriend and failed to beat a train at a crossing. He lived the Mustang died. I bought my '64 289 Fairlane in '74 for $500 with paperboy earnings. I got my license at 14 (Texas, old school, child labor reasons) That was an amazing car and it got me through high school. My first major upgrade to the Fairlane was an 8-track. The $13 Hotel California tape cost more than the tape deck. As a driver was more or less forbidden to touch the Galaxies, but I had the Fairlane. The '64 Galaxy was sold in 75 and murdered in an icy road roll over a week later, the new owner was not up to the awesomeness it brought to the table. I love that your Galaxy has a wedding story.

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2847">47:27</a>...................LOVING that baby blue Cougar!!!! I want it!!!!!

Cruise-O-Matic was name given to the green/white dot, dual range automatic transmissions. Early C4 & C6 were Cruise-O-Matics. Name dropped in '67 when the "normal" PRN321 was finally implemented. Same transmission in Mercury were Merc-O-Matic. I owned two '64 Fastbacks. One loaded with 390 & Cruise-O, other 289 & three on tree that was my favorite. I bought & swapped 390 & three on tree drive train from a identical T-boned '64(less than half the miles). Sold both in the early/mid '70s in favor of a four speed 428 Cobra Jet Cobra Fairlane that I still have.

Luke's Detail Service...can't wait for the t-shirts!!! Great vid TH289, love them old Fords!!!

More videos like this. Man, it was a good episode. No idea what was different about it, but it had a good feel, pace, and the right amount of natural dry humor.

“Classic Ford” just casually one of my dream cars sitting around your place

"self-healing" my favorite phenomena! We need more of this.

A 64 Galaxie "crewcab" looks just fine to me. I own a 64 Fairlane HT. Loved that year!!

Glad you are back doing videos. I absolutely love these old Fords. I had a 1968 Mercury Meteor Rideau 500 when I was a kid, so I am partial to old Fords. 🤞 you have time to keep putting out videos. Thanks for taking me back to my youth 👴😅 👍

My dad bought a 1965 Fairlane 500 brand new. 289 engine. Cruise-o-Matic transmission. Great combination. Great car.

Brings back memories i went to high school way back in 1990 my best friend drove a 64 galaxie 2 door with the 352 and his mom had the same car but hers was a 390 4speed i drove chevys but i loved them old fords

Loved the fuel “rant” portion, twas quite relatable 😅

Wow..such a difference after the wash. Beautiful car, my Dad bought a new 1958 Galaxie when he came back from Germany (after his Army life was over) Thanks for sharing, I see your sweet wife still thinks you're #1

What a good way to spend the work day, watching yet another awesome video. Thank you for putting this together for us to enjoy..

“I could hit it with my purse.” Best line on the video! Thank you for all the instruction and inspiration.

My dad had a Wimbledon White 64 Country Squire with the 390 four barrel and three speed automatic. Very fast for a car so big. Fastest I ever drove was 100 MPH on Highway 14 just east of Canyon Country (then called Saugus). The area was crawling with police from both the LA county sheriffs and the highway patrol so I never took it as fast as it would go. My uncle actually had a 64 Galaxy 500 in the same color as car in the video. Thanks for the memories.

LUKE, THANKS FOR SHOWING THE 1964 FORD GALAXIE 500. CAN SEE THAT YOUR HART IS REALLY IN THE CAR. ALSO THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS OF YOUR WIFE AND YOUR SELF..GOD BLESS YOU GUYS. MY WIFE AND MYSELF WERE MARRIED IN 1975, AND ARE VERY HAPPY. SOME TIMES YOU NEED TO BE STRONG ENOUGH TO BEND AT TIMES.I ENJOY YOUR VIDEO, SINCERLY LINUX UBUNTU, VENICE FL 73'S

Great video! Bringing a car you love out of storage is so rewarding. It's like getting together with an old friend. You pick right up where you left off and wonder why you didn't do it a lot sooner. Car looks really sharp!

I myself even drove one just like that in the mid 70s. Great car, thanks for sharing 😊.

Life is full of projects just some are more worthy!

Good morning from Cape Cod ⛵ I've been flashing engines with marvel mystery oil for 40 years. Works absolutely wonderful 👍 I've never seen a downside. Anyway the paint on that car really made a comeback. I'm sure you're thinking to yourself I should have done this years ago 😂 you've got a cool channel Luke. Keep up the great work dude ✌️🇺🇲

Luke, thanks for a trip down memory lane! My first car was a '64 Galaxie 500 4 door sedan! Mine was all white with a 289, blue interior, "green dot" cruise o matic. Mine did have power steer, that must be a bear to turn! Video was great, good luck with it! On your barn, I'd get some brown paint (exterior or deck paint) and paint them. Getting pressure treated was a good choice! Also, DO NOT burn pressure treated wood! Anywhere! Fire pit, fire place, bon fire, ANYWHERE! Pressure Treated gives off fumes of the treating chemicals when burned. At one point it was arsenic. Enough said on that. Good luck with all your projects!

I have to say, I've always loved the styling on the 64 Galaxie and the two-tone paint job sets it off nicely. My 65 Falcon Futura 4 door was Twilight Turquoise Metallic and Wimbledon white. I always loved the way it looked when the sun hit it. Great job giving the Galaxie's paint job a bit of love after all these years. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2605">43:25</a> My God! That tractor is NEKKID!! KZfaq will surely put an age restriction on this video!😂 Thanks for letting see the Galaxie resurrection. I really enjoyed it.

Love those FE's - hardly ever fast, but they ALWAYS start and run and last forever.

My father had a 64 wagon with a police overtaker, three on the tree, and a factory over drive, I would love to have that car.

I have several vehicles that are that light sky blue!! 75 Buick Skylark 2 door with a 455 olds and a 79 Monza trunk not hatchback and the v6 4 spead! Killer music!! Michigander here! Semper fidelis to my brothers

Thanks for sharing the photos, nothing better than a good wife and family.

I've seen some of your other videos of that car. My Grandfather had a similar one. He lived through the depression. His would have been a base model. In line six, with 3 in the tree. I remember it as a very small boy. Harsh winters and road salt got most of them. I'm happy to see you treating your's so well.

Friggin KZfaq won't let thumbs up vid so I'm doing it manually. 50 thumbs up great content.

Very nice Galaxy. It shined up easy. That marvel mistery stuf seems to do the same trick as a quart of ATF added to the engine oil would do. ATF has about the viscocity of 5W30 oil and it's jam packed with cleaning dopes. I have used it to restore stuck hydraulic tappets.

Luke, that would make a great sleeper build! Something bad ass belongs under the hood. New bumper and seat. 😁

An old trick we used to do back in the day was trim the gaskets like you do then we would spray them with silver paint on both sides and they would not leak.

Dude!!! Great video!!! Sunday mornings, pull my classic on to the front yard cup of coffee and my favorite rock on level 8!!! And wash it for the sunday cruise with the wife!!! Good times!!!✌️

She is definitely a "cars and coffee" special now! Really cleaned up nice. (And I love 4 drs.)

F E aka FOREVER... Love it!

AWesome stuff, the 4 doors are gems, everyone wants the 2 door models

Man, I remember you putting that air filter on. She really did an awesome job

Good morning, Luke. Good morning to Dr. Finley.

I'm happy you spent the time to wash it. It deserves it and what a beautiful car

Luke, thanks for the video. They are always easy and fun to watch along with plenty of your education added in. Do what you can when you can. It's appreciated!

Hi I have liked your show for a couple of years. I loved the tractor blog and now the 64 Ford. I had a 64 Ford the same color. But a 2 door. I also still have my 1973 Gremlin X, that I bought new. I would enjoy you working on your Gremlin. Good luck Mark

Beautiful colour. Looks nice all washed off. Well done Mr 😎

Nice car 🚙 1964 born that year from Indiana love your car 🚙

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2613">43:33</a> I am awestruck with the tractor and the way you have it set up!

Don't lie, Luke. We have all pissed in a bottle at some point 😂😂😂😂.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2244">37:24</a> I am surprised that you don't wash your equipment more than you do. I'm not much better than you at washing the equipment, but I do wash my stuff once a month or so. Used to do it once a week but as I am in my late fifties now I don't do it nearly as much anymore. Looks beautiful and if you ever desire to get rid of it I will buy it from you, I would just need a little bit of advance notice for me to get you the cash for it, I have not ever nor will I ever buy a car with a check or card. A person who does the stuff you doesn't deserve anything else but cash to do what you want, need, and possibly something that you have to get for something that you need for your equipment or house or something else like that. Awesome work and I am glad you saved the good old Ford FE ride! Always wanted something that had a good old running FE and people who have been putting a Nickel on the carburetor and watch it sit there and balance on the edge of it while it idles! Original piece and looking car makes it that much more appealing and desire to get one sometime soon.

Nice looking car, cleaned up amazing. Yes on the Gremlin.

Beautiful car! I ALMOST bought a 65 Galaxie Wagon around 5 years ago, I wish I would have every day.

Wow.. so much to say... so much already said. All I can say is this... my man, you are a breath of fresh air in a stale community. Thank you, Uncle Luke, for staying true to yourself and us. Noticed something I forgot to comment on. When you were backing the car out of the garage/barn? the headlights, all of them, were pulsing off and on. Short or camera effect??

I just did my 1970 mustang Valve covers. The cork was a pain to remove. Glad u cleaned the insides. Great video

Learned to drive in my dad's 63 Galaxy 500. Solid car. Glad you dusted off and are driving yours.

“I’m a real person” 😂 yes you are. Thanks for the fun 👍🏻

Dad had a two door and a four door, both 1964. Awesome cars!

I can’t believe nobody wanted to buy that car. I love those old ford galaxy’s. That’s a great looking car.

My grandad had a 64 500 XL 2 door hardtop same color with a 352 auto, PS,PB,AC. It had 63,000 miles when sold in 83.

Good ol' FORD baby!!!, Yes!! It's get to it brother.

I have always enjoyed seeing this car. Keep up the good work.

I saw this useful looking implement today at Home Depot. It was a long round stick. With a board stuck across the bottom of it. And the board had thousands of tiny little sticks coming out the bottom of it. A guy was pushing it around the floor in the lumber department and the only problem he was having is that it kept building up dirt in front of the tiny sticks. Anyway, thinking outside the box like I do, it occurred to me that they might have one of those things in Iowa and maybe they'd let you borrow it for your barn floor.

Long time ago, on my Pontiac Bonneville 1985(V8 305 4b), I've put some engine oil flush, and it double my oil pressure, so I'm totally confident with that kind of stuff.. . Like your show. Keep posting vids. 🫵👍

Great video, Luke. Love your attention to detail and the sentiment you have about things 😃

I like your videos as a rule, but the pics with you and your wife compelled me to comment. That was just outstanding. Very sweet. I'm totally digging your channel. Keep it up, amigo.

LOVE THAT FORD !

The early Ford cruiseomatic transmission would let you start out in 2nd gear which was great on snow covered days. I also worked in a Texaco service station back in the 1960s, it was difficult to sell detergent oil to many of the old timers. Many insisted that detergents in the oil would loosen the sludge causing engine damage. Detergent oil was rated at S/A back then, i miss those days.

Great video. Love watches classics come to life and used.

You know, I find myself doing a " Monologue " when I'm working on my Ford Ranger! What's funny is, not only do I NOT have a you tube channel, I also don't have a camera recording either!! I guess we're all a little crazy!! LOL! Love the videos', keep up the good work!!

For many years I have always put a half quart of marvel in the oil and the other half in the gas as my maintenance routine. After I put Marvel down the plug holes many years ago, and ran the engine for 20 minutes, seeing the plugs come out sparkling clean, I use it just to keep things clean.

The 64 ford galaxy was my favorite car when I was a kid. Nice car.

I get a laugh at the little changes you do to your name in the beginning of the videos. Some of that wipe on clear would look good on this car as well. Its always a welcome treat to get a video from you. Thank you for taking the time to put these out.

I am almost speechless after watching you wash your car. I am the opposite I wash and wax my vehicles often, it is much easier than wrenching, but still do the wrenching and I would have painted the valve covers after detailing the whole engine bay, it is just me the old bald clean guy. Love the video.

Old gal is definitely a keeper!!!!

Hey Luke, as far as covering up the wood beams. I used Behr waterproofing stain and sealer. I used cordovan brown on some cedar planks for my landscaping border. Got it at lowes or home depot. 2 coats, no wiping off, it's more of a paint than a stain, worked out well for me. Thanks for sharing the video, appreciated the info about the valve covers, I have to replace the ones on my 78 Bronco, I bought premium cork gaskets and will follow what you did.

Basically a brand new car now :) Looks awesome

Oh boy, a new ThunderFace79 video!

Got to love the styling of the 64...

Had a dark red 77 Buick that was so oxidized it was pink. It had a bunch of spots on the deck lid where people had something that would clean it, tried, they all failed. There was this spot on the fender were some brake fluid had dripped when changing the master, and the paint looked perfect. Took a towel put a little brake fluid on it and gave it a quick rub, and wow. So I rubbed the whole car down, followed by a paint thinner rub down, and a hand wash. That paint looked good for 10 years after that.

Both back-up lights work!!!!! Crazy... I can't have both of those work for very long on my wife's newer car!😁