Attempting to Drive my Galaxie for the First Time in OVER A YEAR! *Will it make It?*

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @Thecraig909
    @Thecraig909  2 года назад +8

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    • @robertobuenrostro2781
      @robertobuenrostro2781 2 года назад +1

      Comment 👨🏼‍🔧

    • @davidcatlette9697
      @davidcatlette9697 2 года назад

      Good job car looks sooo good and thanks too all that help you get her running ! Now primer get bugs out of it and then paint !

    • @williamandrews1683
      @williamandrews1683 2 года назад

      Coming along. If people want to give you money that's on them. Some people have " disposable " income and simply can not do what you do and want to give to you so that they may live vicariously through you. Start a patreon.

  • @germanmelendez6718
    @germanmelendez6718 2 года назад +23

    That's the most beautiful parts car I ever seen. Put the glass in. Put it all in primer or painted. But whatever you do to it it's still going to look good. I also have a 1964 Galaxie 500. The car looks amazing keep doing what you doing.

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +3

      Haha yea it's one hell of a parts car that's for sure.

    • @williamandrews1683
      @williamandrews1683 2 года назад

      I think he should assemble and drive as is then later paint.

  • @timoy4988
    @timoy4988 2 года назад +1

    Glass, interior, some prep and clear coat. Get it commissioned and drive it. When it's time to go forward with a pretty version... get it done. That whip is sick!! Proud of you bro!! 😁👍👍

  • @johnsarian_cu
    @johnsarian_cu 2 года назад

    How do you define success? Starts on the touch of a key. Runs without overheating. Stops. Doesn't veer uncontrollably. She's mint!

  • @christophersotelo1964
    @christophersotelo1964 2 года назад +1

    Leave it the way it is right now. It looks so badass dude. Congratulations

  • @TheTexasMechanic
    @TheTexasMechanic 2 года назад +1

    I'd put it back together, enjoy it and get it painted later. Also i think it's a good thing you spiraled down the rabbit hole for this one because now you can take what you've learned and apply it to the red one

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 2 года назад +1

    Complete and install the interior. Put the glass in it. Drive it while you work out the bugs in the suspension and the mechanicals, and then paint it.

  • @irishman63lemans73
    @irishman63lemans73 2 года назад +29

    I am grinning as much as you are, so cool to see it driving. My thoughts: get it all in primer, then glass it, then go to town on the interior. Drive it and have fun with it, paint can happen later. Great job Craig!

    • @KaiserBruh
      @KaiserBruh 2 года назад +3

      yup second on that. primer so it dont rust n drive her to see what else she needs

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +7

      I couldn't agree more. Thank you!

    • @josephg41
      @josephg41 2 года назад +4

      I also second this

    • @SPECTORbass21
      @SPECTORbass21 2 года назад +1

      @@Thecraig909 Primer and drive!! You may really like the grey primer color and end up painting it grey like Mullet haha

    • @padenmidgley8343
      @padenmidgley8343 2 года назад

      I agree primer and drive

  • @npburk
    @npburk 2 года назад

    Put the glass and interior in and drive it. Make it reliable and fun to drive, once it's all dialed in and you start to get bored with it, then paint it and "make it nice". I've learned this is how you keep a long term project. I prefer the ratty look with nice wheels and a nice engine bay.

  • @nunyabidness9895
    @nunyabidness9895 2 года назад +2

    yeah! drive her as is. she's beautiful in her own way. I always look back at my ride too after parking it and you have so much more to look at than me! (well my 2019 Ultra is a rare beauty tho) she's my desktop! Love that Galaxie! And to think my Mom threw one of those away on a street in Montreal in 1969....enjoy your rides man, you're only young once.

  • @twowheelingnut7898
    @twowheelingnut7898 2 года назад +1

    After all that work the must of felt good. It’s getting there good job dude. Putting it back together as is I think is a good idea. Work out the bugs. Keep it that way, flip it, or make it shiny. Either way you’ll be ahead as the car is going to nice.

  • @DewingItASAP
    @DewingItASAP 2 года назад

    you should make it all one color and then drive it, figure out all the kinks and hangups, then tear it back down and paint it. That's the content we need :)

  • @arinmackay6620
    @arinmackay6620 2 года назад

    You have done an incredible job with the parts Car. As far as paint goes, you have done so much work to this thing, it deserves to be painted. Honestly I'm thinking a T-shirt for the car to help finance the paint job. You make one, I'll buy 1! Good luck with the rest of the car.

  • @leoreid5649
    @leoreid5649 2 года назад +1

    That is so cool. Glad to see her running Craig, great joy.

  • @maxnichols1727
    @maxnichols1727 2 года назад +1

    I have watched the video three times. I see something new every time. Love the video, you are doing fantastic. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @richardlovins6222
    @richardlovins6222 2 года назад

    It needs a car show just like it is after you get the interior done and the rad fixed great job by you and your supporters and friends especially your friends 10 👍

  • @rawdyrider
    @rawdyrider 2 года назад +1

    well done kid.You are rightfully happy with it.Tho theres a lot of work yet to be done.Stay focused and get it finished.Good to see that Hilux there

  • @Cool_Retro
    @Cool_Retro 2 года назад

    Awesome 64 Galaxie. It brings back memories when I was kid, we had a 1964 Galaxie 500 convertible with a 352, Guardsman Blue.

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 2 года назад +1

    Nice work Craig. If it was mine I would put it all back together and then just flat clear it till everything gets sorted out. That's the plan for my 67 Mustang.

  • @c7d3p
    @c7d3p 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations Craig! A lot of blood and sweat you've put in it. You should be super proud.

  • @bigbow62
    @bigbow62 2 года назад +2

    Do the interior & glass and drive that wicked cool machine ✌😎
    (...and this is coming from a Chevy guy 🙂)
    Craig, you've done an amazing job with that car,
    now enjoy it as you finish the interior work and glass....
    Then hit the road and car shows before the next step...
    but never let go of that beautiful ride 😎👍

  • @Enigma-Sapiens
    @Enigma-Sapiens 2 года назад +1

    Looking good! I almost bought a turquoise with a black interior 64 Galaxie 500 XL years ago.
    I tried to haggle and someone else slipped in there and bought it.

  • @Jarritos440
    @Jarritos440 2 года назад

    Also Craig keep doing what you are doing bud didn’t grow up into fords but shortly after I found you on here enjoyed the content still do! After a few months inherited my first Ford a 73 F100 xlt ranger pulled her off the farm and getting it up and going to drive and my girls to enjoy

  • @robis40
    @robis40 2 года назад

    Primer and glass then enjoy while you do the interior. I love the stance and the SOUND of that beast.

  • @chriscurry236
    @chriscurry236 2 года назад

    Glass and interior, drive it, work out all the little stuff,get it road worthy,then paint and body, you won't regret it 👍 love the 60- 64 galaxies!

  • @bergie67
    @bergie67 2 года назад +8

    There's nothing quite like the feeling of a shakedown run.
    Personally I would put the glass in and iron out the bugs before painting it, however there's a lot of cars out there that never progressed past that stage.

  • @teddybertgarage4119
    @teddybertgarage4119 2 года назад

    Good job, so nice to drive around the block after working on a project car for a long time and enjoy our work. I’m putting back the engine together and interior in my C10 that is sitting in the garage for more than a year know, can’t wait to drive it 😊🇨🇦

  • @jajo6493
    @jajo6493 2 года назад

    Dude, the Galaxie stuff is badass! I've got a '65 Galaxie 500, and watching your stuff has been keeping me excited to wrench on mine once the weather warms up here in MI.

  • @steezyondablock4856
    @steezyondablock4856 2 года назад +1

    Just beautiful endless possibilities for this car and that motor sounds badass

  • @dominicmancuso5347
    @dominicmancuso5347 2 года назад +1

    Your f100 has been the basic building block for my 86 el camino. Ive made the same exhaust on longtubes blew it up last november just got a new motor from a 71 camaro now gotta wire everything. But yeah huge impact on my decisions man! Keep it up

    • @tinsano6030
      @tinsano6030 2 года назад

      Just dont repeat what he did with the f100s motor by throwing away 3k for supposedly rebuilding the motor & blowing it up at 6k miles.

  • @Blobb2013
    @Blobb2013 2 года назад +1

    Shoutout to your parents that were fine with you having two pieces of junk in your backyard for how long? 2-3 years? 😁
    My dad would have whooped my ass 😂

  • @kelvinhill9874
    @kelvinhill9874 2 года назад

    I would suggest sorting out the teething troubles and then have it painted ASAP. If you install the interior and the glass to “drive it for a while”, it’ll end up staying like that.

  • @davidsabo7125
    @davidsabo7125 2 года назад +1

    Dude!!! So cool man! Keep grinding this is dope! Proud of you Champ!

  • @fordfandiecast
    @fordfandiecast 2 года назад +2

    Love it! Awesome! I knew you would drive it, haha. I would have too. I would do as you were talking. Get glass back in it and interior then drive for a while to get everything right and enjoy it before paint. Great build and great job!

  • @TheGaragenousZone
    @TheGaragenousZone 2 года назад

    You are a huge inspiration, man! As a new RUclipsr, it’s really cool to have someone to look up to. 😄🤙🏻

  • @franksherryt4500
    @franksherryt4500 2 года назад

    Craig, your so close to having it ready for color, do the little bit and get it sprayed. It doesn't have to be a fancy paint job, but definitely spray it. Better yet, do what Hot Rod did years ago, roll it on multiply of times and color sand it out. Then buff it out. Keep it cheap

  • @swaller4504
    @swaller4504 2 года назад +1

    Looks great, I need to work on my cars also. Keep up the good work.

  • @black63ford
    @black63ford 2 года назад

    I think the headliner goes in before the front and rear glass. If you do glass first it may have to come back out for headliner to be installed. I have heard it is hard to get glass out without breaking. I suggest checking with your glass and interior people. I am very impressed with what you have done with all your projects.

  • @jasonpetrich4141
    @jasonpetrich4141 2 года назад

    Put the glass back redo the seats and drive it this summer have fun, then paint it this fall. You might end up liking it as a patina car instead. You have worked very hard

  • @caseyriggs1478
    @caseyriggs1478 2 года назад +1

    Man I hope my c10 can get to this level of build someday 🙏

  • @calebryan3862
    @calebryan3862 2 года назад

    I definitely feel like you should paint it. You will feel so proud seeing it looking perfect especially since you built it

  • @A63Chevy
    @A63Chevy 2 года назад

    Slap the glass in, tidy up your interior to your liking, dial in the suspension, fix the radiator leak and drive the hell out of that beautiful machine brother!

  • @Jarritos440
    @Jarritos440 2 года назад

    Man just drive the car and enjoy after glass is put in, definitely gunna use the coolant filter set up on my daily 69 Fury and heat shields definitely make a production of the battery tray! Made me rethink the build on my fury as it’s a rolling project

  • @douglasbritcher6607
    @douglasbritcher6607 2 года назад +1

    Awesome work Craig. You've become a master at the craft.

  • @jeffb3535
    @jeffb3535 2 года назад +3

    That car looks so damn good at that stance riding low. Good job Craig!

  • @juangarcia2687
    @juangarcia2687 2 года назад

    Congrats ! Been following this build since the beginning, nice to see it run after all the work you put in it! Definitely a motivation to many !

  • @coltonbirdwell9757
    @coltonbirdwell9757 2 года назад +1

    This whole build series has been amazing content!

  • @ddcraun
    @ddcraun 2 года назад +1

    Excellent job so far! Can't wait to see more.

  • @maxwellthemalinois3996
    @maxwellthemalinois3996 2 года назад +4

    I'd love to just see it all primered, I dig old cars that are primered as that's a basic look but it makes the OCD happy and it's not as precious as a full paint job. *looks at my car with paint chipping off the ratty hood*
    yeah, primer is needed

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад +1

      I think i'm going to high build Urethane primer the whole car so I don't go insane with the mix matched panels.

    • @maxwellthemalinois3996
      @maxwellthemalinois3996 2 года назад

      @@Thecraig909 I relate. I rattle can primered my 73 Bonneville and it bothers me that the reas of the car is white and gas rust. I need to find more car people to hang out. As I'm essentially doing similar stuff like you are to the galaxie. I'm just not slamming mine as it's convenient to be able to see underneath

  • @alexandersherrell3790
    @alexandersherrell3790 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely awesome to see the “parts” car driving down the road.

  • @duztinovershiner4644
    @duztinovershiner4644 2 года назад

    I was excited to hear that truck start can't wait until you get the engine down on it as for the galaxy that galaxy sounds pretty awesome

  • @kelvinhill9874
    @kelvinhill9874 2 года назад

    If those fans are any good, they will be moving over 2000cfm each. Not the 800 odd that you mentioned. I have a set of Ford OEM fans on my 72 Lincoln Continental and they move a combined total of 4000cfm.

  • @marcuscrookshanks7902
    @marcuscrookshanks7902 2 года назад +1

    Looking sweet brother! Going to be a clean ride

  • @thatmaverickguy859
    @thatmaverickguy859 2 года назад +1

    How it going Craig love the build and can't wait to see the painted your a huge Inspiration

  • @raymondblasee1048
    @raymondblasee1048 2 года назад +1

    I'm very proud of you ,Marty and the gang to finally getting this car on its 1st test drive! Its been a long time I've been following you on your Galaxie projects. I just have a couple of questions, that engine compartment looks sharp! Is that the same 352 that came with the car??? Today the engine looks clean, brand new and is made to look like a 427 with the valve covers and air cleaner unit ?? The other thing is I know you'll make adjustments all around the car as you'll drive it more this point on, would you please jack up the rear of the car about 2" to give it a slight rake cuz it looks like a 50s taildragging custom😝 and would eliminate the driveshaft from hitting the floorboards over big bumps. Its a big car and it really looks way too low in the rear as I see you driving down the road in the video otherwise its a rad ride, I love it! Again, congrats!!!

  • @Z3CHYD
    @Z3CHYD 2 года назад

    I say just put the glass in it and drive it for awhile, get all the bugs out of it, and then go from there, maybe just a coat of primer/cheap paint to keep anything from rusting, and just enjoy it!

  • @leebuck180
    @leebuck180 2 года назад

    Fix the coolant leak, put the glass in and drive it with no interior other than the bench seat, the most fun LOL. I once drove a car like that for a year until I graduated high school.

    • @leebuck180
      @leebuck180 2 года назад

      A classmate of mine drove a '53 f100 from home to school with only the windshield and headlights, lucky guy didn't get pulled over either!

  • @dilanbashaw4235
    @dilanbashaw4235 2 года назад

    Get it paint and done with it without worrying work on later on yeah mustang view will be fun

  • @tabletop45
    @tabletop45 2 года назад

    This car is so fucking sweet just the way it is. Primer, clean up the chrome and put some nice emblems on it. Mint interior and glass and you’re all set

  • @thememeking8079
    @thememeking8079 2 года назад

    I suggest you finish the kinks and do the paint and interior. It’s going to look good

  • @68lott
    @68lott 2 года назад

    Very cool seeing this thing drive after all the work you’ve put into this thing. I’m not even a Ford guy but I found your channel and have been trying to catch up on all the projects.

  • @Rodg470
    @Rodg470 2 года назад +1

    Slap the glass on and enjoy it for awhile you've put in a lot of time on it so enjoy it
    Wait did you say wide body foxbody

  • @b0wman_
    @b0wman_ 2 года назад +1

    You might have one of the best intros on youtube

  • @joshualucas1045
    @joshualucas1045 2 года назад

    Dude....well it's about time. The progress on this car is insane. Congrats man. Totally cool

  • @Itisilogan
    @Itisilogan 2 года назад +3

    Love this video man!!! Love seeing projects running. This video made me “LOL” quite a few time too 😂 love the extra editing too. Made it really fun

  • @samuelrodriguez2592
    @samuelrodriguez2592 2 года назад

    Paint it!!! White out side n blue interior 🤤

  • @pzkpfw2310
    @pzkpfw2310 2 года назад +1

    Always loved this body style

  • @vixen5_oh366
    @vixen5_oh366 2 года назад

    I’d put everything back together work on the interior and work the bugs out then paint it. But other than that you have one kickass galaxy

  • @johnhazard5231
    @johnhazard5231 2 года назад

    Nice to see ya rolling out the old iron.

  • @nicholasfisher2595
    @nicholasfisher2595 2 года назад +1

    It's so awesome seeing you drive this car! Awesome video as always!!🤘🤘

  • @meangenevstheworld.7773
    @meangenevstheworld.7773 2 года назад

    You have really done a nice job. That car is going to be slick

  • @robinweiger6504
    @robinweiger6504 2 года назад

    I would drive it with the windshield and the glass and the seats back in it and road tests of that way

  • @brianbrainard3272
    @brianbrainard3272 2 года назад

    Great job! Car looks great. Where do you get the heat shield products... Looks like a distributor only??

  • @adamgrosskreutz7546
    @adamgrosskreutz7546 2 года назад

    Is your f100 guage bezel surround plastic? Or is it metal? Is it an f600 cluster with the back cut out and replaced?

  • @philhunt3908
    @philhunt3908 2 года назад

    Great to see it driving you did a lot of great work keep it up 👍

  • @dbilger11
    @dbilger11 2 года назад

    You should do DIY paint job yourself and then later get a nice wrap like a simple paint solid color The color you’re going to eventually wrap the car in like if you’re planning on robbing the car and white do a simple white paint job because then the interior all the door jams Will match or come close to that rap

  • @heybuddy212223
    @heybuddy212223 2 года назад

    Looks and sounds great! Run it and enjoy it before you tear it down again.

  • @000PTS
    @000PTS 2 года назад +1

    Do like a 'Vegas Rat Rod' (Steve Darnell) paint job on this white Galaxie (fake ageing and rust with tonnes of satin clear coats) to match your F-truck (clear coat the hell out of it as well and put a spray-on bed liner to tidy it up) and paint the red Galaxie up like a show car.........

  • @sphinxkamikaze8746
    @sphinxkamikaze8746 2 года назад

    Please drive this car a while and make some videos of the work you do to it, up until its ready for paint. Awesome car!

  • @calebkretzschmar6804
    @calebkretzschmar6804 2 года назад

    Full primer glass and rip it! Don’t need fancy paint to be pretty!

  • @coleloganhd3735
    @coleloganhd3735 2 года назад

    Throw glass in it do interior then once everything is worked out of it and funds aren’t a problem do the paint

  • @jaredbusch4898
    @jaredbusch4898 2 года назад

    Love the build can’t wait to start my build just bought a 1984 k20

  • @hunterboy122008
    @hunterboy122008 2 года назад +1

    It looks sick the way it is I’d rock that look for awhile 🤘🏻

  • @97VobraOwner
    @97VobraOwner 2 года назад

    Yeah man awesome- put the glass back in, interior, prime it for now and drive it!!!

  • @josephothersen9228
    @josephothersen9228 2 года назад +1

    Definitely leave it a ratty beater, it’s so beautiful

  • @brandongarza7939
    @brandongarza7939 2 года назад +1

    I would definitely get the whole car in primer and then put the glass back in and work on the interior. Car is coming out so sick!

  • @davidsabo7125
    @davidsabo7125 2 года назад

    Put the glass in, interior and drive it for a little bit. It's sick the way it is!

  • @ST_DCT
    @ST_DCT 2 года назад

    Love the Galaxie, Honestly, I'd forego other projects to maximize this one, this is a true classic that deserves major love

  • @DJRubenGAMINGTV
    @DJRubenGAMINGTV 2 года назад

    cant wait to see it getting painted inside and outside

  • @roberteastman2651
    @roberteastman2651 2 года назад

    Hey bud need diff mufflers not enough rumble for the looks lol load and proud

  • @Adrianinhd
    @Adrianinhd 2 года назад

    Dude this video is GOLD! Can’t wait to have this moment in my 61 Impala.
    Do you have a video of when you painted the engine bay?

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад

      I don't think I do, I've probably repainted it 4x lol. It's all sanded down and has rustoleum 2x gloss black and some VHT Chassis and rollbar paint in most areas. Nothing too crazy. Prep is key.

  • @Bigfreeb
    @Bigfreeb 2 года назад

    Craig, What happened to the Crown Vic frame that you were building for your truck?

  • @90zuk4
    @90zuk4 2 года назад

    Just like everyone else said. I'd glass it, shoot it with primer and name it parts. Take it to shows with the red galaxy as is.

  • @bobbyshell8563
    @bobbyshell8563 2 года назад

    Nice job so far . Thanks for sharing

  • @Dieselmachine4
    @Dieselmachine4 2 года назад

    You got yourself a beautiful "parts car". Makes me wish i had my 64 galaxy back. I loved that 390 i built in it. Would blow the doors off of all my chevy friends. Congratulations brother, hell of a ride.

  • @jasontaylor7837
    @jasontaylor7837 2 года назад

    Put it back together as is an fine tune it before painting

  • @jeeplifted1
    @jeeplifted1 2 года назад

    Love the videos man. Do you have any stickers I could purchase???

  • @calebberglund53
    @calebberglund53 2 года назад +3

    Hell yeah brother, I could watch you drive that thing all day lol

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  2 года назад

      I could drive it all day!

    • @calebberglund53
      @calebberglund53 2 года назад

      @@Thecraig909 man just slap some glass in it and make some content, been waiting too long to have it be perfect

  • @MustangGuy6501
    @MustangGuy6501 2 года назад +2

    Great job man so happy for you I know you're happy Been following this build since day 1 dude throw your glass in and enjoy it ratty style is very cool I know my mustang will be that way for a while

  • @drudunn1158
    @drudunn1158 2 года назад

    Vinyl wrap it DIY and film it. Awesome work dude.