Saving a 64 galaxie 500 from the junkyard. Its a big block!!!

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video we purchase another project vehicle a 1964 Ford galaxie 500 with a big block 352 Fe engine that has been sitting over 30 years and clean it up a little
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@curtsgarage7778 2 жыл бұрын

I love the video I just pulled a 64 galaxie 500 out of the woods where it had been sitting since 1984 with just a little bit of work that 390 I’m mine fired up and runs great next thing is the breaks. Thanks for making great videos to watch!!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@ronaldmiller2740 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! HI ROCKY YOU ARE A STAR LOVE YA,,..MY UNCLE HAD A 1964 GAL. 500 HE LOVED THAT CAR HE DROVE IT FOR YEARS.. THE SALT FROM THE ROAD DID IT IN THE FRAME AND IT FELL DOWN ,, HE HAD TO JUNK IT, HE WAS DOWN FOR MONTHS ALL HIS KIDS CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITIAL AS BABYS .. GREAT JOB!!! ROCKY YA!!!!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sheepdoglogic 2 жыл бұрын

I can see why you have 26K subs brother, you keep my attention and at 53 with ADHD, that is hard to do. You live in a state I lived in for 14 years and miss very much. You do what I have done my whole life and bring back the itch to get at it again. You have gained a new subscriber and will enjoy binge watching some of your video's. Great work on your production work and taking on the jobs most wouldn't even think about these days. God Bless and HOOAH!!!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

@kemoayers8272 11 ай бұрын

I loved this!❤

@geraldbunner1913 2 жыл бұрын

This was my first car. 64 Ford galaxies 500 mine had a 289. It sat for 27 years. I was 18 worked all summer on it and drove it for a good long time! This is a awesome find.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool

@jerryezzell2492 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great that you keep your children involved and helping with these projects. Some of my favorite childhood memories were trips to the junkyard with my Dad.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you .. yes we try to do most everything together

@nygelmiller5293 2 жыл бұрын

To Jerry Ezzell: you forgot to say about the pet goat being involved, too!

@jerryezzell2492 2 жыл бұрын

@@nygelmiller5293 Yikes, I should have mentioned Rocky. He’s like the star of the channel. I guess I was just blindsided by the cute kids.

@benjamingordon2627 8 ай бұрын

@@Sleeperdude3S

@joshnjaa5019 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see an all American family get involved together and get these old cars on the road again. Another great video! First in line for the new merch! 🙂💯

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you

@jefferysmith3930 2 жыл бұрын

Bring your goat to the revival day. You just don’t see that every day. I spent last night binge watching sleeper dude videos. The wife wasn’t too happy but I was. It’s great that the whole family gets involved.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thank you

@bradalbrecht8084 2 жыл бұрын

Another great recovery .. another classic car SAVED from its demise - thank-you. Always loved the look of the 60's style Fords, can't wait for part 2 of this sweet ride. Brad frm Vernon B.C. Canada

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tammylott921 2 жыл бұрын

WE LOVE ROCKY ... THANKYOU FOR LETTING ROCKY GO WITH Y'ALL

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

We love him too . He went to the racetrack with us when he was still on the bottle !! He is super sweet . Thanks for watching

@jameskurdy4873 2 жыл бұрын

My first real car, in 1972, I bought a '64 in San Diego. I was in the Navy, the rear main seal leaked like a sieve

@clevelandmaker386 2 жыл бұрын

@@jameskurdy4873 thank your for your service .... I wish you could get it back....this time with a blonde of questionable morals and large upper dimensions .....prefably with two letters

@clevelandmaker386 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude I've got a fact for ya!!! All Delorians and Mustangs are related.. . John Delorian was on the original Ford design team for the Mustang!!! and to add some flavor to your Vienna sausages....the mustang concept was way more radical .. .....by the way...if you want go radical.... you should build a Thunderflite Thunderbird!!!... you ll love it

@richardciminieri2897 2 жыл бұрын

Seward

@raymondsprengelmeyer1278 2 жыл бұрын

Love the look of the 64, you do a great job bringing back the classics!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@QBRX 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you clean it up before working on it. Most guy just get in there and roll around in all the crap. Love the kids dancing at the end!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@maverick5006 2 жыл бұрын

Those Galaxie's are way cool. I had a "63 500XL and a 63 1/2 Police Interceptor. 390 HIPO, 3 speed on the column WITH overdrive. At 80 mph, take your foot off the accelerator, mash it down, and voila, overdrive!! It's been my experience that Ford badged the 390 & 427 on the '63's upper front area of the front fender. The '64's were badged at the lower rear of the front fender. My 63 XL was a 352, two barrel, automatic, no badges. Changed it to a 390 HIPO with a four speed Ford toploader. I then changed the generator system to an alternator and got rid of the expansion tank (Kept blowing out the seams). Fast, Fun, Family cars! Ain't nothn' like American Muscle for torque! Good luck with this resto my friend!! God Bless

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s very cool

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

This one looks to have 429/460 swapped in!

@vidguy007 2 жыл бұрын

The amazing thing is that with little apparent effort he’ll have a nice car Rocky makes having a goat pet look good

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thanks we hope so .. he is a good goat

@jeromebreeding3302 2 жыл бұрын

The carb on that FE looks to be a 4300 series Motorcraft 4bbl.. Do'nt think they came out to 67. Could have a swapped motor, or swapped carb at least. 59 till 64 were notorious "tail-draggers", thus the over-head shocks.

@nygelmiller5293 2 жыл бұрын

To Just Travelling from Nygel Miller. Oh yes, I like ROCKY because of being raised around PEOPLE. My mother's friend, Anne kept saying "come round and see my goats." So we went round, and Anne opened the "garden gate" to the goat's enclosure. She went in, no problem. But when my mother and myself tried to go in, we got charged at!

@Terry_1111 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you allowed Rocky to go! He's on his way to being a KZfaq star! I enjoy your videos very much. Thanks for sharing this! Blessings to you and your family!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you rocky is the best

@michaelwalter3399 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude P.E.T.A. Disclaimer: No snakes were harmed in th making of this video.

@danielcline7413 2 жыл бұрын

After pressure washing three quarters of a 64 galaxy is left lots of work good thing the goat doesn't eat rust!smile

@chefd.w.hostettler 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Especially loved that Rocky got to go for a ride!! You rock! This video certainly made our day. The car is the same age as me. That grill was super cool!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it and Rocky loves being with people since we raised him on a bottle. Yes the grille is great !!

@nygelmiller5293 2 жыл бұрын

D.W. HOSTETTIER: you are the same age as this stylish car? You see what a stylish time you were born in to! I'm a bit older, at 69 but remember therefore, when such cars were NEW!

@yamahattr6006 2 жыл бұрын

To have that car must have been amazing new . cars modern cars do nothing for me in that gold what a time to be alive 50s 60s us cars are so cool thanks for another great video

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome !! Thank you for watching

@freckles3705 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, that is a sweet ride. Love the body lines. In 73 I had a 69 Galaxy 500 I loved. Dumb a.s ex husband drove it 40 miles home from Bragg and decided to spray the engine with water to cool it down so he could change the oil. Needless to say the block split. Only had 46,000 on it.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what an idiot!!

@Laura_0708 Жыл бұрын

I love the old ad pics. My parents owned a new ‘63 Galaxie when I was a toddler.

@chadernest4399 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love those old Ford galaxies

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@BrodieBr0 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same as you about Nascar having grown up in the 1970;s when they were real cars. Quit watching about 20- 15 years ago when the sport started changing. Love when you show those old photos of how it was back in the day. haha cleaning out these old rigs is no where near as fun as getting these old girls going but gotta be done eventually. Great old Galaxie you got there. I'm sure you'll have her running in no time.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

I agree thank you

@coolbreeze5561 2 жыл бұрын

I as well

@theman9907 2 жыл бұрын

If it takes too much for restoration you can always make a tribute of a stock car racer.

@tonyf8358 2 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that you clean the car before trying to get it going. I'm subbing to the channel and look forward to future videos.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it

@cavecookie1 2 жыл бұрын

This brings back the memories. I had one of those, with the 289 engine. Loved that car!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great, glad you are enjoying the videos

@anthonycampbell5555 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving the Galaxie. Saved one my parents bought new but had sat up for30 years.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great . Thanks for watching

@63GT 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, neat pet, the whole family involved and seem to be on board with the project, looking forward to the progress!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cluke4248 2 жыл бұрын

Nice find, really looking forward to see what you do with that. I'm a die hard old Ford guy. Love to see you resurrect them😎✌

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bentnickel7487 2 жыл бұрын

I was 15 y/o in 1964. I drove a 49 Plymouth on the gravel roads in southern Illinois. My Dad drove a 63 Mercury with a 352 in it and hated the engine. In the mid to late 60's the desired engines were 390's. Dad also had a 67 Fairlane with a 390 four barrel, dual exhaust, 2 door and it used more oil than gas, but it was a stump puller. Then 427's, 428's and 460's came along.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great childhood

@terryezzell7376 2 жыл бұрын

The 1964 Ford Galaxy LX two door hardtop was the best looking of all full size Fords of the 1960s. That car is screaming for a full restoration

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@P_RO_ 2 жыл бұрын

First car I remember the family having except ours was red. Don't remember which motor being 5 years old but Dad didn't shift gears so it had an automatic. I guess I fell in love with that car, they were from an age of beautiful machines, because when Dad traded it for a Navy blue 65 Galaxie with a 352 I was heartbroken.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

They sure don’t make them like they use to … thanks for watching

@70_Torino_Guy 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see more of what y'all are gonna do with the galaxy 500.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@markwiitanen8949 2 жыл бұрын

nothing like a man and his goat...brings a tear to my eye.."sniff sniff"....

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great

@davidhucks9216 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely on NASCAR I know they do all the mods for speed, but they take away from the real "Stock Car" meaning. Back then the average guy could identify with the cars much more than today! Your right on the money with that comment! Enjoy your channel - keep up the good work!.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jamesswetland5019 2 жыл бұрын

I have to tell you we couldn’t wait to see these cars go. You could only get 60g miles out of them & most had no air. My father worked at fisher body so we always had Cadillacs. I agree with you front wheel drive sucks. I’m glad to see you guys getting these old cars going.

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

These cars usually went 150K - 250K without too much trouble...

@aeknikh 2 жыл бұрын

You could do a bucket seat swap on it!! Great find can't wait for the next video!!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@georgechambless2719 2 жыл бұрын

That would just about make it a 500 XL. :)

@jaygadd1805 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories 🤓! I bought my first car from my brother: a 64 Ford Custom rocking a 223 straight 6, 3 in the tree; got 0 to 60 in just less than a week. Without power steering, it needed a wheel as large as a garbage can lid. Paid him $2. Dang I miss that beast😕

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s crazy . Glad you enjoyed it

@sherriwright4218 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had a 64 Ford Galaxie 500 and if I remember right the color was called fire engine red. I learned to drive in that car. Lots of good memories.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome . Thanks for watching

@RedDFilm 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - a first! Finally a guy that lubes everything BEFORE working on it - it only makes sense!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly !!

@theragingcreeper9040 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see more on this car, I have a 62 ford fairlane that's roughly in the same condition. My uncle had a 64 galaxy in the same condition but traded it for a 4 wheeler about 20 years ago.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

More videos to come soon !!! Thanks for watching

@JamesCouch777 2 жыл бұрын

That is a classic from the glory days of automobiles. What a find. I am really enjoying the videos on the old Fords 👍

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DonFarmer-hq5sw Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to see that you didn’t try to “turn it over” without giving her a chance with some fresh oil and pulling the plugs.

@VintageCars999 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see this running and driving. Haha Rocky can go to town with those trees 🤣 I'm not terrified of snakes, I'm more frightened by centipedes. Hate em. They've been around at my work lately.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Rocky eats everything .. I’m absolutely terrified of snakes

@11secghia 2 жыл бұрын

DONT DUMP THAT RC COLA!! ITS LIKE DUMPIN' A MOON PIE IN THE DIRT! Them things' precious!!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

True !!!!

@xretsim6368 2 жыл бұрын

Hey SleeperDude, greetings from Yuma Arizona. I am a long-time fan of Mustie 1 and now also Mortske Repair. I'm adding you to my "Most Watched," list because you are and you have what America needs most right now. The greatest power on earth is unity and that means family! Love the kids and having once had a goat, I know how much fun they can be. Rocky is so cool! (and cute) I'll take one of those T-shirts when you are ready. We love your show! Keep saving real cars!!! (can you imagine the junk that they call cars today trying to navigate the high banks of Talladega at 200 MPH? Bring back the cars of the 70'!)

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for watching I appreciate it … there should be a link under my channel or go to store for shirts if your interested

@hahomy Жыл бұрын

Great video Josh 👌 I luv seeing them old adverts , keep up the good work 👍 thanks for sharing 👍💖

@Sleeperdude Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@bluerazor7049 2 жыл бұрын

Great video so far! The snake prank was really funny, and Rocky was adorable to no end! The Falcon, Galaxie and Mustang were great competitor against the Impala, Camaro and Nova! As a old car guy I'm more interested in the 4-doors and wagons, the coupes and convertibles are beautiful but the other's need to deserve attention even if they are a different body-style. I am sure that this beauty will clean up nicely!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching although I disagree about the snake

@ralphcole1604 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on your channel and really enjoy your content. Nice to see people out there reviving these old classics

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m glad you found it

@flee.The.Cities 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank God you put your mask on, Leptospirosis is a rare bacterial infection we get from animals. It's spread through their urine, and remains in the dust of the decay bodies...I like this video, the family involved is priceless thank for sharing ❤🙏🏽

@saludahead 2 жыл бұрын

In 1984 I saw an ad for a 1964 Ford Galaxy with a 390 under the hood in the newspaper. The add said runs but it smokes. Transmission slips $50.00. I borrowed my boss's 1948 wrecker with a Merc Flathead, and picked up! I drug it down to the local rats place, Crawled underneath, pulled out the vacuum modulator and replaced it with a new one. with a fresh hose. I drug it to the shop, changed the oil and fired it up! It quit smoking in about five minutes! I drove that old Ford for ten years, and sold it for $3000.00!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great story

@raymondmumford6255 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome find. You are a super cool Dad ☺️

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that

@merc-ni7hy 2 жыл бұрын

judging by the blue on the valve covers ,,,and the plain pent roof valve covers and the 4300 carb ...its a 66 motor....and probably a 390,,but it could by a slim chance be a 428

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok cool thanks

@danielscott6787 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a 352 F.E. to me.

@merc-ni7hy 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielscott6787 from the outside you cant really tell ..but i will guess its a 360

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

And I'm seeing 460" and drag race rear suspension!

@kapekodbob 2 жыл бұрын

I had one in 71 and drove for a year the junked. Nothing wrog with it but no one wanted it . Was a 390. 390's were flagged. Liked that you cleaned it up before getting running. Means you have confidence. Am subbed now.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@cherylchaison6363 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see a real dad. Its so cool

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@murraykriner9425 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely old girl. Could give you a thorough account on this ride, as she's the cousin to mine, it being the family version of yours. Yours has the steel rims which mine lack but that's good news. Aftermarket steel rims won't take the dog dish hubcaps that I have. Sheet metal patch pieces are still made, as is a vast majority of many things your going to need. Save as much of the seats as possible and find a good upholstery shop to do them as the vinyl covers are very costly. Quite a few great books on restoring these, with factory reprints of all the OEM manuals as well as particular books on chassis and electrical systems. The placard near the hood hinge on the passenger side has the factory build codes stamped on it. Its an FE block, and only way to tell if its either a 352 or a 390 is to find the numbers near the motor mount. Its on a boss cast in the block right under the exhaust manifold.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@ik04 2 жыл бұрын

My Mom's car was a special "T" code, or something like that. It had four bucket seats, a floor shift and all Thunderbird running gear. Even the 390's valve covers had "Thunderbird" stamped on them. All stock.

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a 429/460 385 series engine...

@philipsdefreville6138 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing find! Love your videos, excellent!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kirkmacmanus515 2 жыл бұрын

The advertisement described as "from Canada" is actually from the UK. Canadian built cars were exported to British Commonwealth countries rather than US cars as the taxes and duties were much cheaper between Commonwealth nations. Australia would get Fords, and full size Pontiacs and Chevs (up to 1968) and others, in what were called knock down kits. Cars were manufactured in Canada, but final assembly was done in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. The unique thing is all these cars were available in right hand drive. The '64 Galaxie was the first family car we had that I remember. My parents sold it around 1972 or 1973 for $300 to get some bedroom furniture for me when I was a kid. Wish I had the car instead. Énjoyed your video and thanks for saving it from the crusher.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

@brandonclem6631 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Looks like Rocky wants to drive that galaxy

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

He probably would try

@faentur 2 жыл бұрын

The Clear Vision Filter is a relic from the days of CRT computer/terminal monitors. Mostly they were used to either reduce glare or restrict viewing angles on CRT monitors so that people could not see what you were working on.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok cool thanks

@johnhuber7188 2 жыл бұрын

Just imagine what a lot of these cars you pick up looked like when they were parked and from sitting so long what they turned into.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s sad

@karltite128 2 жыл бұрын

My daily for 21yrs. '70 "Bird of Prey" wagon. Give 350 bucks for it. Never been "found on road dead". That Rocky is a natural talent. Loved the video, and hey, you folks have a nice day. 🇺🇲 (Noosecar is dead to me)

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great thank you

@michaellaughlin8457 2 жыл бұрын

lol great gag with the rubber snake 🐍 you got um good especially where that jewel 💎 sitting 😊🤔👍

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they got me

@JoE_Songs 2 жыл бұрын

15:05 as soon as you figure out how to sell things on the internet.... lol - great! Cool design. 18:00 and yeah, dude.. you vacuumed a part of the car away. But nice rescue, there's hope for her. Love your family... funny. Godbless.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@acjr3345 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Brazil. We love ur show, and Rocky too!!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thank you

@tommynygaardjensen8398 2 жыл бұрын

That rear end and tailligth is so cool 👍

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@1980bwc 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome find Brother! I had a neighbor, who back in 1963, she and her husband bought a brand new 4 door Galaxie. She kept it until she died about 10 years ago. It was the last vehicle she ever bought and owned. She actually drove it up until the early 2000's. I think it was a 292 car. Your 390 engine appears to have 300 HP. New, it looks to have done 0-60 in 7 seconds. Not bad at all!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Great story and thank you

@davidleland8729 2 жыл бұрын

Another nice rescue! Looking forward to seeing your work on it!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@PaoloB86 2 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this one! 🙌🏼

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@josephcrispell7975 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome love the 64 galaxie body style My mom and dad had one when I was a kid

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I love them too thanks for watching

@josephcrispell7975 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude watching ur videos reminds me of working on with my dad

@ronrice2249 2 жыл бұрын

In 1970 I bought a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL with a 390 high performance engine, 2-door hardtop, bucket seats, leather interior, automatic in the floor with a wood-grain console, AC, and it got 10 miles per gallon, no matter how you drove it. It was a running machine! It would smoke the tires. It was originally maroon but had been repainted turquoise. One of my favorite cars.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@stereolababy 2 жыл бұрын

im finding out from this channel that goats are cool

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

They can be awesome and they can be terrible Rocky is the best

@shaynechild2517 2 жыл бұрын

Right on great score my Ford Brother! I am digging your content! I share the same taste in cars, my wife says its a sickness but i choose to call it. Great taste in fine Automobiles!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ik04 2 жыл бұрын

My Mom had one of those and I kept it tuned up and drive it regularly. I really hated changing the plugs all the time because of the 13.1 to 1 compression ratio , but that thing hauled ass! Years later, I really wished I had that car and felt bad for hating it so much back then...

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

More like 10:1 and leaded gas crudded up the plugs by 10K miles...

@eddbayes2767 2 жыл бұрын

Had a white 390 with a black vinyl roof, 4 on the floor and red bucket interior. Absolutely the hottest in the neighborhood.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like it would be beautiful

@eddbayes2767 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude where in this country are you located. I love the 66 charger, red. I owned the Daytona charger, and being almost 80, I still miss it. I do enjoy your videos and the fact you include the kids. It’s beautiful.

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

Here I'm seeing 460" and drag race rear suspension!

@ABANDONEDCARREVIVALS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey i did a big block galaxie revival last years! Mine had been sitting at least 30 years!

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s awesome

@David-yh5po 2 жыл бұрын

I decided to join your channel for the long haul 😀 thanks for sharing looking forward to seeing more great videos.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thank you

@jessdontcare8717 2 жыл бұрын

Take it from an ol experienced tow operator - set the throttle up about 2000rpm on the truck and with cheap dish soap on the deck your gonna " Shake " it off by running the deck rapidly back and forth and she'll slide right off.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

@LarryDeSilva64 2 жыл бұрын

Another classic rescued from its long sleep of 30 years outside. Looks like Rocky had fun cleaning up the weeds and brush.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he did

@emmetthaynesjr8897 2 жыл бұрын

Man all of that dust flying around makes my sinuses hurt. lol Another great video.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fredmaxwell9619 2 жыл бұрын

You see that 425 HP at 11:33. I bet that was a High Rise 427 cross bolt. I thought 64 still had round valve covers and not those more pointed ones. I thought those pointed ones came out in 65. One of my brothers dragged raced 2 different 1964's, one with a 427 and the other with a 390.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it’s a 427

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't look FE, looks 460" !

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude - Try 460" !!!

@modelrailpreservation 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know why this showed up in my recommended videos but I am glad I watched it. My mom had a four door Galaxie 500, rode in it a lot when I was a kid, she finally got rid of it back in 1996, many memories of the distinct (To me, a kid that was born in '84) engine and the smell of the vehicle. Those old engines had a very distinct smell to them, it was intoxicatingly wonderful. The ride quality was good, I thought it was a lot more fun going somewhere in that old car than it ever was in the newer cars my dad drove,he traded his cars every three years or so.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Cool story thanks for watching

@noduh736 2 жыл бұрын

You should keep your eyes out for old change in those old cars old change can be very valuable

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea thank you

@tammiemeadows5278 2 жыл бұрын

We all want a Rocky dog goat now 🥰 Thanks for putting on that mask. I started saying “put on the mask” when y’all started cleaning 😂😂. Love the old pictures too. Great t-shirt

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching

@southernprojectsyt6340 2 жыл бұрын

i wonder how those Ford race car drivers felt when a Barracuda ate all of thier lunchs lol.

@garycook2355 2 жыл бұрын

never happened. in 1964 Richard Petty was driving a Plymouth Fury and had a very good year. NASCAR was running what they called the baby grand series for the smaller cars but the Plymouth car that was run was the Valiant.

@southernprojectsyt6340 2 жыл бұрын

@@garycook2355 Either way MOPAR kicked FORDS ass.

@P_RO_ 2 жыл бұрын

The top engine in the 1st gen Barracuda was a 273 4bbl. It would be 68 when they shoe-horned a Hemi in them that they got 'fast' and gained respect on the streets and tracks.

@lylekleiber2000 2 жыл бұрын

these are very cool cars I have a 64 ragtop I bought when I was in high school I believe it was 1984 still have it love the car can't wait to see what you do with this one

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool

@ryandavis2580 Ай бұрын

Wow! Ralph and squeeze are so little in this video. They sure have grown

@genx6623 2 жыл бұрын

Great addition to the fleet. Rocky rules. I would have probably peeded a little if I touched a snake. They aren't poisonous here but still. The clip of vacuuming to heavy metal was golden. 🤘

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it

@tonyfriend7413 2 жыл бұрын

At CAM ROWE...I hate Heavy Metal. Modern Day Satantic GARBAGE! Just as Bad as JUNGLE music!!

@chuckhaynes6458 2 жыл бұрын

From what I can remember I believe you have a replacement engine from a later car. The valve covers, color and carburetor are not a 1964. It might be a later 390. Research the engine number. Those were comfortable old boats not nearly as sporty as '63 and earlier. Good luck with this project.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't look like an FE engine, might be a 429/460...

@timothyharrison8953 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuzzLOLOL Nope, FE engine not a 385 series engine

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

@@timothyharrison8953 - They came with FEs but this is obviously a 385 as seen at 20:17... FE valve covers sit 1/3 on intake manifold and 2/3's on head. This valve cover is only on the head.

@christopherjohnsbarrymore2474 2 жыл бұрын

That car shall see the light again.Amen so cool

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Wooley689 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, really enjoyed watching this. Old friend of mine in Georgia restores these from the ground up, he knows them inside out and everything in-between.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@hubertterry2270 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny! I haven't heard anyone call tires "casings" since I was a kid back in the 50's. lol

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it .. I worked with an old man that called them casings and I thought it was hilarious

@markcoulthard7066 2 жыл бұрын

Its still a term used in many places.

@tommyhall8301 2 жыл бұрын

A 352is a piece of junk hope it is a 390 lot better motor

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing 460" and drag race rear suspension!

@bashfullbuzzard 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say i stumble on your sight and indeed was blessed . It is a pleasure to watch your videos without hearing and cussing or seeing something that would make a dog blush . Glade to see you love your family Love your God and Faith . This day and age its very rare i love seeing your family involved as well . I tried to help my dad when i was a kid and learned a lot . Keep your mind and Heart on our soon coming King . dennis

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it

@30ught6 2 жыл бұрын

@3:24 that piece is a trim piece for the side of the front bench, that's also what the other bits are for.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Ok cool thank you

@rickdillinger9635 Жыл бұрын

It deserves a full restoration. Beautiful car

@timothyr.cyphers6939 2 жыл бұрын

"full belly of weeds and RC cola"... NEEDED THAT!!! Thanks for doing these! February 27, 2022

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MichaelShea1965 2 жыл бұрын

The 64 Was a one year body design. The front grille and fender profile is just from 64. The best looking Galaxy in my opinion.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

They are good looking cars

@petercrowl9467 2 жыл бұрын

Fond memories of a 64 1/2 500 XL 4 speed that a friends dad - who owned the small town Ford Dealership - gave him to drive. This was in 1970. One night I was driving around back country roads while he was in the back seat doing business "in the biblical sense". Good times.

@tomcrosby6332 2 жыл бұрын

I admire your dedication. We had a '64 LTD when I was a kid. power windows wooohooo. Kinda weird they used industrial dryer lint for insulation.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s funny

@MichaelShea1965 2 жыл бұрын

I had a 64 XL with the 352. It had bucket seats and a console shifter. Mine was equipped with a 2 barrel, which I think is on this one. I admire your enthusiasm.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool thank you

@crabbypapa3862 6 ай бұрын

Actually it's a 4300 Motorcraft 4 barrel, which would not be original as it came out in 1967.

@Sundancer268 2 жыл бұрын

I believe the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL was the best looking car ever made. Even GM had some good looking cars in the early 60s.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

They are nice for sure . Thanks for watching

@Sundancer268 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleeperdude When you get it running, be advised the Cruise-O-Matic has a different Shift Quadrant than other Automatic Transmissions. It should be labeled P-R-N-D2-D1-L. Some of the Fords instead of D2-D1 will have a White Dot for D2 and a White Dot surrounded by a Green Circle. When in D2, the transmission will always start in Second Gear and as this is the first position after Neutral, Non-Ford Owners and those who didn't read the owner's manual would always say the Fords were a DOG. If they would have pulled the shift lever down into D1 the transmission will start in First Gear and progress up through second and then into Third. To go from Neutral to D1 you just pull down on the shift lever until it stops naturally in D1, to go into Low or Reverse, the lever has to be pulled back towards the driver and then down or up to either L or R position. On my 64 500XL with the Floor Shifter, you pushed the Button on the top of the shift lever when selecting the L & R positions as well as Park. Good Lord ,my 64 Galaxie 500 XL Convertible and my 75 Scout II are the only two cars I am sorry I still don't have.

@P_RO_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sundancer268 IIRC all Ford slushboxes were called "Cruise-O-Matic"; C3, C4, C6 and FMX. What you're referring to was the optional "Select-O-Shift". How those worked varied by trans and year, for instance the 66 Select-O-Shift C4 had a green "2" which was second gear only, while the 66 Select-O-Shift C6 with a green 2 would shift 1-2 from start if placed in "2". Ford did some weird things through the 60's and 70's which neither make sense nor were well documented, and some of those (like small-block steam holes in the heads) can leave the average car nut baffled with 'unfixable' problems which a true Ford nut knows about. BTW, the "Select-O-Shift" version you refer to was to increase fuel mileage, while the 66 C4 version I mentioned was intended to allow you better slip-free starts on icy roads.

@francispalmer9737 2 жыл бұрын

I was born in January 1964 so I'm just 4 months older than this galaxie but I'm glad I look a bit more intact lol. Can't wait to see this one get fired up. Cheers dude.

@Sleeperdude 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching .. Glad your doing better than this car lol