My first car was the ol family 59 Ford Galaxie, 4 door hardtop in baby blue. I took it over in 65 as a graduation gift and to use for college. Loved that car, kept it great, sold it when I left for the service. Good but very distant memories.
Enjoyed your trip to the yard with all the 59 Fords. What a collection. I always liked the 59 Fords. Here is some information for you about Canadian Fords. Ford of Canada did away with the Y blocks before Tthe US. The last Y block available was a 272 in the 1958 Custom Fords, all Fairlanes, Wagons and convertibles had 332 and 352 FE engines. this continued up to 1965 in full sized Fords. In 1966 the 289 became the standard engine, the 352 eliminated and the 390 was the next in line. US cars had Yblocks up to 1963 or 1964 when the 260 came out. Our Canadian Meteors { the equivalent of the Fords} had the 303HP 361 Edsel engine as the top line offering instead if the 300HP Interceptor.. I often wondered if there was an uprising of discontent when someone purchased a new top of the line Fairlane 500 only to have the Galaxie come out 6 months later. I like the Galaxie much better. Good luck with your 59.I' ll watch for progress report videos.
My older brother had a 59 Ford Galaxy 500 in addition to all of the other cars he went through. In my opinion It was the best car he ever had. I would really like to get my hands on a two door that didn't require total rebuild. I'm willing to pay a reasonable price.
NICE ! I bought a 59 conv about 30 years ago intending on restoring it, but life got in the way. Now its buried in my garage with 4 flat tires and 4 inches on dirt on it. This video might inspire me to motivate me. Sheeeesh , everything is just sooooo expensive.
I have always liked the 59 Galaxy. My Uncle bought one in 59, navy blue four door sedan with a white roof and factory, I think, air conditioning. It was a chrome, slim line, under dash unit with two chrome joy sticks to direct the air flow.
Nice ride! I know we can't save all of them but we've got to save As many of these old cars as possible. Who cares about how many doors it has. I believe every old car has a soul and a story to tell.
I’ve always Loved these cars. My parents had one when I was a small child, 2 tone tan and cream or white as I recall. Probably why I like them so much. They traded it for a new 63 falcon wagon when my sisters came along. Can’t wait to see the progress
New Sub here. I bought a 59 Skyliner when I was 18 in 1980, that needed totally restored. With the help of a good friend, we totally went thru the 332ci (cracked Block (discovered after purchase 😡and was very fortunate to find another 332ci Block in the back of a School Bus in a Junkyard in Terra Haute, IN), had the Transmission rebuilt, had the complete Top Mechanism gone thru by a Specialist but never was able to finish the Body as Life got in the way, (newly Wed and moved into an Apartment therefore no room to work on the Gal). Had to sell Her in 1982 but She drove really well for the short trips in Indy while I had her out and about. It would be interesting to see if the guy I sold Her to ever finished Her. Nice Bones to work with on your Purchase and GREAT find on the back Window!!!! The best of luck to you on your new project!!! Looking forward to the next Videos showing the progress on this Gal!!! Nice to see young Men finding Value in these Classics!!! God's Speed Randy
Thank you! I enjoy the old stuff like this way more than the newer stuff. Especially this era, it was the turning point for modern automotive technology, very fascinating. Excited to get going on it, will definitely be making an update video 👍🏼
When I was 9, my Dad totaled his 59 Country Sedan. He replaced it with a 1960 Country Sedan. Both cars have remained my favorite FORD years. I think the 59 had a 352, and the 60 a smaller V8 (289?). I long for 59 T-Bird convertible!
My favorite year aside from the sixty three as well. Hard to say which one I liked best as the sixty three is so darn big. I do believe I could bring all of those you seen back to life as I am seventy four and did a ton of them. So to find this many of those fifty nine fords in one spot is a miracle
What you found was the Galaxy body style. I just loved the same year Fairlane 500 body style with the narrow rear window post. The back window wrapped around.@@MidwestMountainMan23
Should be pretty easy to get going, I got a 60 olds myself, been trying to get it running for the longest time, so far not much has happened, I get lights but no start so spaghetti cables are probably the issue lol. I'm excited to see this one restored!
13:43, so good of them to clear a way and fix the wheels. when I was a kid, my late father and I had a Ranchwagon and four sedans. The engines were 1 332, and the others had the 352, one being a police special, in Australia they had the square grill and we called your 1959's both 1961 and 62's I believe they came in parts to Ford Sydney Australia for ours, and all over our country sold them as same. Look forward to looking at your posts, especially this one, as we had one that colour. James, 🇦🇺 as you say down under.. lol
My parents, grandparents and uncle all owned 1959 Fords. My parents was a Ranch Wagon, the other two were Custom 300 4 door sedans. Here in Wisconsin they were rust buckets by 1964. People typically bought new cars every 3 years in those day but all 3 were traded for 1966 Fords.
Nice to see a 4dr. sedan for a change. In my town Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario there are several 59's many retractables. One now retired 59 collector restored several retractables and once won best-in-show at the retractable convention. This was a remarkable feat because he DROVE the car 200 miles to the meet.I have many fond memories of the 59's including the Canadian Meteor Montcalms, a twin to the Galaxies which we also had. Best of luck with your 59. I will be watching for future videos showing your progress. Happy New Year.
It's great to see you rescue this great '59! I look forward to seeing it running and rolling down the road soon. FYI, those Calfiornia plates were issued to that car once CA switched to the black and gold plates beginning in 1963, which is why they were embossed "63". In CA, plates stay with the car, so if it had been continually registered each year, they could still be used. I run with the set originally issued to my '68 Cougar, for example.
An original CA car should be solid underneath as well if it was stored properly. You need to check the old back glass you salvaged ftom the coral car because it may be clear glass and the CA 4 door has tinted glass which is a nice find BTW. Good luck with the restoration. Love the '59's as i rofe in one from 1960 to 1968 as a kid
That IS a pretty car. I hope that you are staying with the factory color scheme. I did not see power brakes or steering, that would be unusual for a Galaxy.
Yes not changing anything. And somebody removed the power steering on this car, I think some of them did not come with it as our blue one does not have power steering at all from the factory.
My first car was the ol family 59 Ford Galaxie, 4 door hardtop in baby blue. I took it over in 65 as a graduation gift and to use for college. Loved that car, kept it great, sold it when I left for the service. Good but very distant memories.
Those 1959 Fords were great looking cars. I've only seen a couple of them in the last 10 years or so.
Great video!
Yes very cool cars
Enjoyed your trip to the yard with all the 59 Fords. What a collection. I always liked the 59 Fords. Here is some information for you about Canadian Fords. Ford of Canada did away with the Y blocks before Tthe US. The last Y block available was a 272 in the 1958 Custom Fords, all Fairlanes, Wagons and convertibles had 332 and 352 FE engines. this continued up to 1965 in full sized Fords. In 1966 the 289 became the standard engine, the 352 eliminated and the 390 was the next in line. US cars had Yblocks up to 1963 or 1964 when the 260 came out. Our Canadian Meteors { the equivalent of the Fords} had the 303HP 361 Edsel engine as the top line offering instead if the 300HP Interceptor.. I often wondered if there was an uprising of discontent when someone purchased a new top of the line Fairlane 500 only to have the Galaxie come out 6 months later. I like the Galaxie much better. Good luck with your 59.I' ll watch for progress report videos.
My older brother had a 59 Ford Galaxy 500 in addition to all of the other cars he went through. In my opinion It was the best car he ever had.
I would really like to get my hands on a two door that didn't require total rebuild. I'm willing to pay a reasonable price.
NICE ! I bought a 59 conv about 30 years ago intending on restoring it, but life got in the way. Now its buried in my garage with 4 flat tires and 4 inches on dirt on it. This video might inspire me to motivate me. Sheeeesh , everything is just sooooo expensive.
Better late than never!
I have always liked the 59 Galaxy. My Uncle bought one in 59, navy blue four door sedan with a white roof and factory, I think, air conditioning. It was a chrome, slim line, under dash unit with two chrome joy sticks to direct the air flow.
Nice ride! I know we can't save all of them but we've got to save As many of these old cars as possible. Who cares about how many doors it has. I believe every old car has a soul and a story to tell.
Definitely wish we all could save them all. And honestly, I kinda dig the 4 door versions of these.
@@MidwestMountainMan23 I see it has 77/78 Thunderbird/Cougar wheels in front.
@@edwardskoda2409temporarily just to move it around. I’ve got some different ones ready to go for it.
@@MidwestMountainMan23 They actually look quite good on there. I love my 77 Cougar.
Bought a 1959 custom 300 from the original owner. Garage kept all its life. Had 57k miles. A true dream!!!
Absolutely love the ‘59 Fairlane. Those ‘70’s Cougar wheels are a bit comical though. I’ll be looking forward to your upcoming content.
Yep those will be on the chopping block and soon as I find some different ones 😂
I’ve always Loved these cars. My parents had one when I was a small child, 2 tone tan and cream or white as I recall. Probably why I like them so much. They traded it for a new 63 falcon wagon when my sisters came along. Can’t wait to see the progress
New Sub here. I bought a 59 Skyliner when I was 18 in 1980, that needed totally restored. With the help of a good friend, we totally went thru the 332ci (cracked Block (discovered after purchase 😡and was very fortunate to find another 332ci Block in the back of a School Bus in a Junkyard in Terra Haute, IN), had the Transmission rebuilt, had the complete Top Mechanism gone thru by a Specialist but never was able to finish the Body as Life got in the way, (newly Wed and moved into an Apartment therefore no room to work on the Gal). Had to sell Her in 1982 but She drove really well for the short trips in Indy while I had her out and about. It would be interesting to see if the guy I sold Her to ever finished Her.
Nice Bones to work with on your Purchase and GREAT find on the back Window!!!! The best of luck to you on your new project!!!
Looking forward to the next Videos showing the progress on this Gal!!!
Nice to see young Men finding Value in these Classics!!!
God's Speed
Randy
Thank you! I enjoy the old stuff like this way more than the newer stuff. Especially this era, it was the turning point for modern automotive technology, very fascinating. Excited to get going on it, will definitely be making an update video 👍🏼
Great looking project!
Thanks!
Please keep the progress coming on!
Will do!
nice to see a young man into the 50,s cars looks like a solid car
Can’t get enough of them!
L I ke ford's
Contact 54 to 56 victoriacrown club out Ohio. 57 to 59 ford retractable club
Wear price get car
What price car and clear title
When I was 9, my Dad totaled his 59 Country Sedan. He replaced it with a 1960 Country Sedan. Both cars have remained my favorite FORD years. I think the 59 had a 352, and the 60 a smaller V8 (289?). I long for 59 T-Bird convertible!
My favorite year aside from the sixty three as well. Hard to say which one I liked best as the sixty three is so darn big. I do believe I could bring all of those you seen back to life as I am seventy four and did a ton of them. So to find this many of those fifty nine fords in one spot is a miracle
Definitely felt like a kid in a candy store with so many 59s in one place!
What you found was the Galaxy body style. I just loved the same year Fairlane 500 body style with the narrow rear window post. The back window wrapped around.@@MidwestMountainMan23
@@morganswordI definitely dig those too. I’m partial to the Galaxie since we have another one, but I’d be happy with any 59!
Great find 59 was a high style year for Ford they sold a bunch of them ,have a epic adventure getting it back on the road !
Hoping she doesn’t fight me too bad in the process!
Should be pretty easy to get going, I got a 60 olds myself, been trying to get it running for the longest time, so far not much has happened, I get lights but no start so spaghetti cables are probably the issue lol. I'm excited to see this one restored!
Sweet find for sure. The body looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
It’s definitely a straight car!
I have 59 Edsel's but would like to find a 59 Galaxie like this. He sure has a lot of parts cars and parts! Good Luck getting her back on the road
Thank you! You’ll have to start searching!
Nice cars good to see you keeping them alive
Wish I could save them all!
Nice video
Thank you!
and you going pick up the others in the wood and the shelters ? the black one car appears to be in good shape ....keep up good work guys .
I wish I had the funds/space to pick the others up!
Nice car. Then again, I love all those cars.
Me too!
PS: Ford never promoted it as a Fairlane 500 Galaxie, just Galaxie, as it had a different roof from the "regular" Fairlane 500.
13:43, so good of them to clear a way and fix the wheels.
when I was a kid, my late father and I had a Ranchwagon and four sedans. The engines were 1 332, and the others had the 352, one being a police special, in Australia they had the square grill and we called your 1959's both 1961 and 62's I believe they came in parts to Ford Sydney Australia for ours, and all over our country sold them as same.
Look forward to looking at your posts, especially this one, as we had one that colour.
James, 🇦🇺 as you say down under.. lol
Very neat!
My parents, grandparents and uncle all owned 1959 Fords. My parents was a Ranch Wagon, the other two were Custom 300 4 door sedans. Here in Wisconsin they were rust buckets by 1964. People typically bought new cars every 3 years in those day but all 3 were traded for 1966 Fords.
Hi brendan just subbed 1 of my favourite fords . Cheers mate🇦🇺
Cheers!
Love the 59s. Look forward to seeing what you do with it
Hopefully will end up being a cool driver!
Nice to see a 4dr. sedan for a change. In my town Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario there are several 59's many retractables. One now retired 59 collector restored several retractables and once won best-in-show at the retractable convention. This was a remarkable feat because he DROVE the car 200 miles to the meet.I have many fond memories of the 59's including the Canadian Meteor Montcalms, a twin to the Galaxies which we also had. Best of luck with your 59. I will be watching for future videos showing your progress. Happy New Year.
I kinda dig the 4 doors, because you don’t see people driving the 4 doors. It’s always 2-door ones (which are still cool). Happy new year!
24:38 All that room, you could easily fit two or more in there..
I can find the space, just not the time!
Wow. Looks. In great. Shape. Nice. Colour. Love. Four. Doors
It's great to see you rescue this great '59! I look forward to seeing it running and rolling down the road soon. FYI, those Calfiornia plates were issued to that car once CA switched to the black and gold plates beginning in 1963, which is why they were embossed "63". In CA, plates stay with the car, so if it had been continually registered each year, they could still be used. I run with the set originally issued to my '68 Cougar, for example.
Super cool to know that! Definitely a unique part of the history of the car. Hoping I can get it rolling soon, once winter passes!
This. Car. Is. Beautiful. Good. Luck. Your. Friend. Has. A. True. Honey. Hole. Of. Fords
i like your title not the typical BARN FIND title
Well, wasn’t quite in a barn so I didn’t wanna lie 😂
Can't wait for your next video. Did a lot of wrenching on those old 292 y blocks.
Lots to learn about y blocks for me yet. Just started this year with them.
They all had the tendency to sludge up especially in the rocker arms. If you have the patience you can make them reliable.
An original CA car should be solid underneath as well if it was stored properly. You need to check the old back glass you salvaged ftom the coral car because it may be clear glass and the CA 4 door has tinted glass which is a nice find BTW. Good luck with the restoration. Love the '59's as i rofe in one from 1960 to 1968 as a kid
Good to know! And under side is pretty clean too. It luckily was stored inside the whole time it’s been tucked away.
My late fathe. Bought. 59 four door. For. 75.00 dollars. In 1968. At auction. Denote. Run. 352. V8. Distributor. Cap. Cracked. Ran. Great. After
That IS a pretty car. I hope that you are staying with the factory color scheme.
I did not see power brakes or steering, that would be unusual for a Galaxy.
Yes not changing anything. And somebody removed the power steering on this car, I think some of them did not come with it as our blue one does not have power steering at all from the factory.
Power steering, power brakes and automatic transmission were all optional at extra cost even on the Galaxy model. @@MidwestMountainMan23
Where is this? I might be interested in the skyliner
Friend of mine is already purchasing that one 👍🏼
Welp, as long as it's not being junked I guess!
@@MidwestMountainMan23
Hi my friend where you buy the rear window?
28:45 The only thing missing there is me 😊
Im looking for a front windshield and radiator automatic for Galaxie ,59
I have a “59” I’m looking for parts for. Does the gentleman you got the car from want to sell any parts?
I’d grab a 2dr http !
I’d love to if I had the space!
Poor coral pink Ford😢 shoulda took the rear glass out of that white one instead