Working on the 64 Galaxie Gauges! Shout out to Colliers Classics on eBay. One of the only local Ford parts vendor in my area! Ebay Store: www.ebay.com/u...
Ok, who isn't inspired by the guy?! Omar, you dove into the project with little to no experience, and you are killing it! My hat's off to you young man.
Well, your video gave me the inspiration to do my cluster, which is the same color as yours. Got my paint mixed up and took it to my local painter and had him paint it up. Got the bezels from Collier Classics and just buffed my speedo lens. As for the aluminum gage faces, I used some fine Carnauba wax cleaner that I bought at the county fair and lightly polished them with a micro fiber. It looks brand new - Now I got to get my crusty old wheel fixed.
I'm.from the UK and found you fir the engine build which I am also doing, I'm not really into these Galaxies but I have to say, that dash looks amazing...Great work, so satisfying
Thanks John, I think the galaxie 500xl interiors are really cool. I’ll be doing a lot more interior stuff as the seats and door panels should be arriving pretty soon
Hell yea came out clean, don’t give up on the galaxie bro, I been watching all your content on it as I am working on my own and it’s giving me confidence to get all my gauges working and fixing the wiring on my can and just get it on the road and cruising around
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie a video on how to remove the chrome trim and put it back on would be nice. My car needs paint but I’m afraid to mess up the clips under the trim lol
I have my own '64, so I've been following along. This may be a lot more work then you first intended when you started, but when you're done you can drive it with a lot of honest pride. Nice job.
I am a modeler & use Molotow chrome paint in an airbrush on racing wheels. It looks like actual chrome. It would look just like the piece you bought. You can get pens or refills.
Hey that gauge cluster turned out really nice! I just found your channel while searching for my 63 Galaxie. I think I will try to do the gauges and some other small projects this winter. Thankfully our Galaxies are becoming more popular so parts like the gauge trim is available. I think I'll try my hand at using some chrome paint first just to see how it comes out. Looking forward to your next project on the Galaxie, I love the color combination... Beautiful car!
Thanks! Yes it seems like there is more and more parts being reproduced which is great. I think I’ll eventually be forced to replicate the plastic chrome in future projects haha.
Looks fantastic. The only thing I would suggest next time would be paint the white steel backing plate. The white paint is for reflecting the dash lights on the gauges. Keep up the great work.
True! I think i might go led in the future. But we’ll see. I just want to get the dash back in the car haha so I can put the steering column back on as well!
Omar I just started following your Channel today and so far I've watched everything you posted and you've done such a fine job on everything you're very talented or else you're very lucky because I gave Josh cluster turned out beautiful I was also impressed with your headliner awesome work I will live vicariously through you I've always wanted about Galaxy like yours they're one of the most beautiful cars to ever come out of Detroit thank you for the hard work I appreciate watching it
Wow that turned out fantastic. I think you did the right thing buying the new parts. You got the gauges done and looking new, Fast. With hard to sand parts try using a grey scotchbrite they get into tricky places.
There is a Galaxy 500 xl convert for sale up here in Vancouver Canada, its painted black. , its on a cart, the frame is painted, it needs to be assembled. it needs a good home. its on Marketplace .
Absolutely worth the investment in the repro parts. You are right - even if you got a kit to restore the originals, the finish might not be what you would really want.
Yeah I was concerned if I spent all the money and time and it still wasn’t the result I wanted. I think eventually if a plastic chrome piece is not reproduced then I will be forced to do it haha
You’re doing some really great work man! When it’s all done you’re gonna have a beautiful ride. I’m a painter and I see a lot of people on RUclips doing hack work that looks like shit. Not you. You’re taking your time and figuring out how to do things right. I’m impressed!
Wow I need mines restored too looks Fantastic to redo the Originals is always more Authentic You can Honestly say everything is Original on the Car but sometimes you gotta get Certain parts like my Skirts on my 63 Impala are not the originals my 64 Galaxy I have to begin on I just Stripped out all the Garbage in it to clean it Awesome work Man Luv it
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie we gotta do mine too this looks Beautiful Man Some Buyers Preference is original only No Manufacturered parts of course you and I know it’s next to impossible to find sometimes Anytime Man I could Use the tips on My 64 Galaxy so I’ll be watching
Simply amazing ! Seen you on the hagerty channel and became an instant subscriber, big big older ford fan here...looking forward to watching this car be rejuvenated
It came out great 👍 you got a great deal but not everyone has the choice of spending the time or money, depending on the car, it gets harder and harder to find new old stock.
I have a 64 galaxie xl and I purchased new bezels I have been reluctant to pull the cluster out and do exactly what you did. but i'm worried about getting speedometer cable back in and all the bulbs/wires back in. I know I can get it out.... but back in?? thanks
Have you watched old car alley? Howard did a great job restoring a complete 66 Galaxie himself! He used special chrome paint and it turned out great. I should send you my cluster since we have the same color interior :) I still have that chrome rocker if you need it in the future. Didn't make it down this summer b/c Covid, but eventually I will.
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Great job! As jewllake said, Old Car Alley completely rebuilt his rusted out 66 convertible, and has all the knowledge you will have some day by watching and learning from people like him. He redid some chrome pieces on the 66's dash by using some product I cant recall, but after trying a few, he found one that dang near replicates chrome. I know the vlog is toward the end as the dash was one of the last things he tackled. You really should check him out, and watch all his vlogs on that 66. I'm certain you'll learn a lot of needed info for your current, and future builds. He literally did a frame off resto without really removing the frame. The car had rusted out exterior metal that need to be cut out, and newly formed pieces cut, and welded back in, etc. Howard has a lot of knowledge all of us car enthusiasts would kill to have, give him a look, and maybe even contact him if you have questions. Ah, I found the link to his spraying the plastic chrome pieces, they look great, but you do need to buys the sprayer, and product. But, as he said, he'll now have this knowledge, and the tools to do it with. ruclips.net/video/GP2aQ7mS2Zk/видео.html Anyway, have been binge watching your vlogs, and you're doing great, look forward to more. 👍✌
Thanks! I have a link in the description for the dash pieces. For the paint I have the original paint chip sheet code #1703 DuPont. You’ll have a better chance of getting an original part and have them color match it though. The paint guy could not mix up the paint by the code.
Haven't purchased parts for my 65 ford in eons, curious who you found local for ford parts. Used to shop at Larrys Ford & Mustang, think they're in Downey. For years had parts supplier here in Hollywood but he closed up his shop a couple of years ago.
I use mustang country in paramount for generic parts that are used in many other fords. The place I have been going to the most for the galaxie is Colliers Classics in signal hill!
Omar can you give me the names of the company's where you bought the parts from? Also, shoot us other Galaxie car part companies if you don't mind my little bro. Thanks!
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Thank you. I restoring a 63 Mercury Monterey, same green color. The Galaxie and the Monterey share many parts. You did a great job
Time is money! Eight hours of work @ $20 an hour on old parts for a respectful finish, vs a hundred bucks finished....... you didn't roll back the odometer!
Ok, who isn't inspired by the guy?! Omar, you dove into the project with little to no experience, and you are killing it! My hat's off to you young man.
Haha thanks I’m learning as I go. Love the stories man, really cool read!
You definitely made the right choice! You'll be looking at that dash every time you drive it.. Great job!
Nicely done. I arrived here via Tom Cotter's Hagerty video. Very well-produced videos.
Thanks!!!
Well, your video gave me the inspiration to do my cluster, which is the same color as yours. Got my paint mixed up and took it to my local painter and had him paint it up. Got the bezels from Collier Classics and just buffed my speedo lens. As for the aluminum gage faces, I used some fine Carnauba wax cleaner that I bought at the county fair and lightly polished them with a micro fiber. It looks brand new - Now I got to get my crusty old wheel fixed.
Man that’s awesome, colliers classics has always been a good parts source especially since I live very close to them. Glad you got it restored!
Amazing Job! Your attention to detail is awesome. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more videos!!
Thanks!
Great job, I just got a 1964 galaxie 500 convertible and will be watching all your videos for tips. THANKS
Thanks Jeff! More interior videos coming soon, a lot of stuff is back ordered at the moment
I'm.from the UK and found you fir the engine build which I am also doing, I'm not really into these Galaxies but I have to say, that dash looks amazing...Great work, so satisfying
Thanks John, I think the galaxie 500xl interiors are really cool. I’ll be doing a lot more interior stuff as the seats and door panels should be arriving pretty soon
Hell yea came out clean, don’t give up on the galaxie bro, I been watching all your content on it as I am working on my own and it’s giving me confidence to get all my gauges working and fixing the wiring on my can and just get it on the road and cruising around
Much appreciated! I will be back on the galaxie very soon. It’s been too long since I last worked on it. I need to get the ball rolling again
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie a video on how to remove the chrome trim and put it back on would be nice. My car needs paint but I’m afraid to mess up the clips under the trim lol
It's worth the new ones...good investments in yourself since you are looking at them at the time. 👍 looks amazing
Beautiful dude, great work!
Thanks! Appreciate it
Great videos...love the '64 Galaxie
Nice attention to detail. Keep up the good work.
I have my own '64, so I've been following along. This may be a lot more work then you first intended when you started, but when you're done you can drive it with a lot of honest pride. Nice job.
Very true, thanks for watching
Amazing work, great attention to detail
Thanks Marvin!
I am a modeler & use Molotow chrome paint in an airbrush on racing wheels. It looks like actual chrome. It would look just like the piece you bought. You can get pens or refills.
Awesome, I’ll have to check that out thanks!
Hey that gauge cluster turned out really nice! I just found your channel while searching for my 63 Galaxie. I think I will try to do the gauges and some other small projects this winter. Thankfully our Galaxies are becoming more popular so parts like the gauge trim is available. I think I'll try my hand at using some chrome paint first just to see how it comes out. Looking forward to your next project on the Galaxie, I love the color combination... Beautiful car!
Thanks! Yes it seems like there is more and more parts being reproduced which is great. I think I’ll eventually be forced to replicate the plastic chrome in future projects haha.
Money well spent! that would never have looked that good with the spray on chrome, well done.
Wow great job !
Thanks!
Good work clean and tidy 🙂
Looks fantastic. The only thing I would suggest next time would be paint the white steel backing plate. The white paint is for reflecting the dash lights on the gauges. Keep up the great work.
True! I think i might go led in the future. But we’ll see. I just want to get the dash back in the car haha so I can put the steering column back on as well!
Outstanding my friend. Way to go.
Thanks appreciate it!
very nice work Omar, the dash looks like new, well done.
Thanks!
Great cleanup!
That looks crazy amazing, nice job bro! Boom!
Haha thanks!
Keep it up Omar. Someday people are going to pay you big bucks to restore Fords.
Thanks much appreciated!
Dude, you made it as awesome as it was when new. Now I want to do mine.
Dude ! picking up my 64 next friday . Basket case but Ive wanted one since I was 16,subbed the channel thanks for the info .
Awesome, keep at it. You will get there eventually!
amazing turn out bro! keep up the great work!!!
Much appreciated thank you!
Having been there before I think you made a good decision to opt for buying! This gives you time for other things with regards to this build!
Very true!
Very inspiring bro, I have a 63 Galaxy 500.
Thanks man! Appreciate it !
Great looking job
Thanks much appreciated!
Looks amazing, great job.
Thanks!!
Love following your build I finally got my garage built and will have a place to work on my ‘64 galaxie 500 4 door. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Good luck on your build
Looks fantastic, beautiful Job.
Thank you! Appreciate it
Nice job for sure👍
Omar I just started following your Channel today and so far I've watched everything you posted and you've done such a fine job on everything you're very talented or else you're very lucky because I gave Josh cluster turned out beautiful I was also impressed with your headliner awesome work I will live vicariously through you I've always wanted about Galaxy like yours they're one of the most beautiful cars to ever come out of Detroit thank you for the hard work I appreciate watching it
Wow thanks Marc! I’ll keep posting on the galaxie! I need to get it running
Omar you are amazing... this video was so fun to watch. GOOD JOB MAN!
Haha thank you! Appreciate it!!
Beautiful job dude..
Thanks appreciate it!
Really, really nice!
Thanks man!
Looking sweet, glad your enjoying the project
Wow that turned out fantastic. I think you did the right thing buying the new parts. You got the gauges done and looking new, Fast.
With hard to sand parts try using a grey scotchbrite they get into tricky places.
Thanks! That’s a good tip, I’ll check out the grey scotch brite
There is a Galaxy 500 xl convert for sale up here in Vancouver Canada, its painted black. , its on a cart, the frame is painted, it needs to be assembled. it needs a good home. its on Marketplace .
I think you paid very reasonable prices for the new parts. Refurbing the old ones was gonna be a lot of work
Wow, what a transformation. Great stuff, Omar.
Good job mate
Absolutely worth the investment in the repro parts. You are right - even if you got a kit to restore the originals, the finish might not be what you would really want.
Yeah I was concerned if I spent all the money and time and it still wasn’t the result I wanted. I think eventually if a plastic chrome piece is not reproduced then I will be forced to do it haha
You’re doing some really great work man! When it’s all done you’re gonna have a beautiful ride. I’m a painter and I see a lot of people on RUclips doing hack work that looks like shit. Not you. You’re taking your time and figuring out how to do things right. I’m impressed!
Hahaha thanks man really appreciate it, I’m trying to do it the best way I can with I have. I think it’s coming out pretty good so far!👍
Wow I need mines restored too looks Fantastic to redo the Originals is always more Authentic You can Honestly say everything is Original on the Car but sometimes you gotta get Certain parts like my Skirts on my 63 Impala are not the originals my 64 Galaxy I have to begin on I just Stripped out all the Garbage in it to clean it Awesome work Man Luv it
Haha thanks! Yes I think some parts it would better to just get the reproduced stuff if it’s actually good
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie we gotta do mine too this looks Beautiful Man Some Buyers Preference is original only No Manufacturered parts of course you and I know it’s next to impossible to find sometimes Anytime Man I could Use the tips on My 64 Galaxy so I’ll be watching
Truly dope man👍🏽
Thanks much appreciated!
Great job on the cluster, looks factory. Subbed your channel from Hagerty.
Thanks appreciate it!
Simply amazing ! Seen you on the hagerty channel and became an instant subscriber, big big older ford fan here...looking forward to watching this car be rejuvenated
Thanks appreciate it!
Amazing!
I love your content...just found your channel. Can't wait to learn more!
That looks awesome! Now I'm going to have to do mine too!
Yes! Any questions let me know
There are places that specialise in re-chroming plastic parts. Just like how they done at the factory. But they might be hard to find these days.
I’ve seen one guy that does it but it’s a lot a lot of cash to get it done
Looking great! Congrats
Thanks
So hi, hey where did you get the lens. I searched the link in the comments but they didn’t show it..thank
I wish you would have done a dashboard disassemble video.
Yes! I have a video for that, will be posting it soon!
Beautiful!
Thanks! Came out better than I expected haha
It came out great 👍 you got a great deal but not everyone has the choice of spending the time or money, depending on the car, it gets harder and harder to find new old stock.
Well said!
I have a 64 galaxie xl and
I purchased new bezels
I have been reluctant to
pull the cluster out and
do exactly what you did.
but i'm worried about getting speedometer cable back in and all the bulbs/wires back in.
I know I can get it out....
but back in?? thanks
Haha take your time and take lots of pictures! You can do it !
Have you watched old car alley? Howard did a great job restoring a complete 66 Galaxie himself! He used special chrome paint and it turned out great. I should send you my cluster since we have the same color interior :) I still have that chrome rocker if you need it in the future. Didn't make it down this summer b/c Covid, but eventually I will.
I have not! But I will look for that video. I know for other cars reproducing the chrome plastic is the only way to get it back to original
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Great job! As jewllake said, Old Car Alley completely rebuilt his rusted out 66 convertible, and has all the knowledge you will have some day by watching and learning from people like him. He redid some chrome pieces on the 66's dash by using some product I cant recall, but after trying a few, he found one that dang near replicates chrome. I know the vlog is toward the end as the dash was one of the last things he tackled. You really should check him out, and watch all his vlogs on that 66. I'm certain you'll learn a lot of needed info for your current, and future builds. He literally did a frame off resto without really removing the frame. The car had rusted out exterior metal that need to be cut out, and newly formed pieces cut, and welded back in, etc. Howard has a lot of knowledge all of us car enthusiasts would kill to have, give him a look, and maybe even contact him if you have questions. Ah, I found the link to his spraying the plastic chrome pieces, they look great, but you do need to buys the sprayer, and product. But, as he said, he'll now have this knowledge, and the tools to do it with. ruclips.net/video/GP2aQ7mS2Zk/видео.html Anyway, have been binge watching your vlogs, and you're doing great, look forward to more. 👍✌
@@TOM-C. awesome I saw a couple of his videos and they were really helpful. Thanks for the suggestion!
Beautiful job where did you get to paint I need to paint code and where did you get the dash pieces please tell me where
Thanks! I have a link in the description for the dash pieces. For the paint I have the original paint chip sheet code #1703 DuPont. You’ll have a better chance of getting an original part and have them color match it though. The paint guy could not mix up the paint by the code.
It may have been addressed before but out of curiosity, what size torque thrust wheels and tires are you running on the Galaxie? It looks awesome.
Thanks! They are 15x7 215 60 15 at the front and 15x8 245 60 15 at the rear
Hi Omar - what is the paint code or color for that blue green? My Galaxie is the same and I want to paint my cluster.
This one I took it to a paint shop and had it paint matched. It came out really good, I’ll be working on the center console pretty soon!
Haven't purchased parts for my 65 ford in eons, curious who you found local for ford parts. Used to shop at Larrys Ford & Mustang, think they're in Downey. For years had parts supplier here in Hollywood but he closed up his shop a couple of years ago.
I use mustang country in paramount for generic parts that are used in many other fords. The place I have been going to the most for the galaxie is Colliers Classics in signal hill!
Is it possible to fix the mechanical parts on the inside?
I haven’t tried it, I guess you possibly could but you might find a working piece for cheap
👍👍
Did you just do a color match for a blue part you had or do you have a color code? It looks exactly like my blue interior.
I have the original paint chip sheet. The local paint shop just matched it from a part though. There are 3 different blues for the interior.
Cê é bão!
Where did you purchase the chrome trim pieces? Im a follower from long beach also with a 64 fastback im working on... thanks in advance
I put a link on the description but it’s called Colliers Classics in Signal Hill!
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie cool good looking out man gracias
@@alexperez9098 yeah man! Cool to know another galaxie owner in Long Beach !
Seriously, nice effin job. Where'd you get the new bezels from?
Thanks man, I got them from collier classics. There’s a link in the description
Where u get those parts....from the cluster?
Colliers classics, there should be a link in the description. Great guy to deal with it
Omar can you give me the names of the company's where you bought the parts from? Also, shoot us other Galaxie car part companies if you don't mind my little bro. Thanks!
Colliers classics in signal hill has a lot of good parts for galaxies!
Where did you buy the green paint?
I had it paint matched at a local paint shop near me. They matched it really good!
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Thank you. I restoring a 63 Mercury Monterey, same green color. The Galaxie and the Monterey share many parts. You did a great job
Hey how come your dog has a turquoise streak? 😉
Lol
Is everything metal
the whole gauge housing is metal except for the middle plastic insert and the bezels of course
My self I would replace it
Yeah it seems it would be the best way, unless it’s not reproduced. Then I’d be forced to do it haha
Buy new parts, and save the old ones.
Time is money! Eight hours of work @ $20 an hour on old parts for a respectful finish, vs a hundred bucks finished....... you didn't roll back the odometer!
Yeah when you put it that way it makes a lot of sense haha
I’m not sure what the laws are regarding the odometer so I left it alone haha
@@OmarRamirezGalaxie Yeah, I never considered the law!
Very nice work
Thanks!