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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Xl 6.4l Hot Rod-lowrider-showcar on 2040-cars

Year:1962 Mileage:900 Color: is a Ford color that was used on later model Ford vehicles
Location:

Marshall, North Carolina, United States

Marshall, North Carolina, United States

1962 FORD GALAXIE 500 XL CLASSIC CAR/LOWRIDER/HOT ROD/SHOW CAR

The INTERIOR of this 62 was completed with a Burgundy on Black color coordination that added great comfort and a show quality finish to the interior. The 500XL stitching on the back of the seats ads that extra quality and design to the interior. The entire floor and roof of the car has been layered with Dynamat. This has greatly reduced road noise and improved the quality of the sound system that has been added to the car. When the new headliner was installed I added a new Windshield, and added all new gaskets to every part of the car.

Shortly after the interior completion the dash color was modified by removing the factory dash pad and sprayed with a two stage Ford color-Dark Cherry Metallic paint made by DIAMONT to match the interior. It was chosen to enhance the look of this new interior. Some new dash bezels were added as well as temperature and oil sending gauges for highly accurate readings. The interior was finished off with a great sound system customized just for this car. THIS IS A SMOKE FREE CLASSIC CAR!

The SOUND:

1-JVC -50W X4 Mofset Apple/ipod/Satellite Radio-Ready in Dash CD/DVD Deck-Model: KWAV70BT

2-JBL 4”X6” 2 way Car speakers with plus one HCL Woofer cones Model: JBLP6462

1-Infinity Kappa One 1600W Class D Digital Mono Amplifier

2-Infinity Kappa One 10” Subwoofers 100.9W-2 ohms-mounted in the trunk in a specially designed box.

2-Pioneer 6X9 rear speakers

2-4” SCOSCHE speakers mounted in specially designed kick panels by Rhino Fabrication.

1 Alpine 4 Channel KTP-445U Power Pack Universal Amp.

 

No holes were cut inside this car for any of the customization that was done in the interior. All of the original metal panels remain intact as it was when the vehicle was made in 1962. All of the chrome trim, original radio, dash bezels and console pieces remain intact. The interior is of showroom quality. The interior dash bulbs were upgraded to a brighter more luminescent bulb that really shows the instrument panel when night driving. The STEERING WHEEL has been covered with a special order Leather Wheel Skin cover made by: WheelSkins.com

 

The ENGINE of this car was completely rebuilt by a professional and recently completed June 2013. It is the original Ford 390 big block with some upgrades as listed:

TO LIST A FEW:

MSD Ignition System/Summit Racing

.533 Lift/Exh. Comp Camshaft/Summit Racing

Comp Roller Rockers/Jegs High Performance

Bored .30 with High Comp. Pistons/Rings/Bearings

Edelbrock Mid-Rise Aluminum Intake

Quick Flow SS-750 4 Barrel Double Pumper Carburetor

New Chrome 7” Brake Booster

Edelbrock High Rise Aluminum Valve Covers

Edelbrock Chrome Breather

16” electric pusher fan

Chrome Oil Pan

120 gph Holley Fuel Pump…

and many extras…

This ENGINE is completely awesome, runs and performs with EXCELLENCE! There are 197 miles on the engine since it was recently completed-2013. The car is garage kept and the Engine is still going through its break in period.

THE TRANSMISSION of this car came with a Ford Cruise O Matic transmission which remains in the car. SEE NOTE BELOW in reference to the additional 3 Speed Transmission that is a part of this sale:

 

The WHEELS are New 17” Cragar Series 390C Chrome Street Pro 2-piece composite wheel with traditional hot rod styling. These Cragar wheels are mounted on TOYO PROXES 4 P245/45ZR/17 Tires.

The BRAKES are drum on all 4 wheels. They have been turned and have been completely equipped with new cylinders and pads. The original booster was replaced with a 7” chrome booster to allow clearance for the high valve covers. The brakes need to be upgraded to front disk brakes for better stopping power.

The UNDERCARRIAGE is rust free. Underneath the car has been stripped clean to the bare and is free of grease and dirt. Liquid Dynamat undercoating has been applied from front to rear of the car. The rear end is the original Ford 9”-3:00:1 ratio and the EXHUAST recently completed with 2-1/2” pipe that holds 2 Flowmaster 10 mufflers. The Flowmaster 10’s give it an awesome sound with a deep tone.  

THE SUSPENSION is NEW and has been completely upgraded with Air Ride Technologies Level 2 Air Ride system. “The LEVEL 2 system provides more tuning with the addition of a Shockwave® front kit and the enhanced RideProe3™ control system. The front Shockwave® system is a simple bolt-on install. The single shock and air spring unit provides a cleaner appearance and offers adjustable shock valving to aid in tuning. A Ridetech 4-Link will position the rear more precisely and eliminate the flexing and instability of the leaf spring rear. The 5 gallon RidePro®e3 system provides 4 way digital control. It allows 3 system air pressure presets to provide accurate adjustments with the touch of just one button.” I ordered this system with 2 remotes that allow the system to be adjusted with a touch of a button. It rides like a new car and handles far better than you could ever get with the factory suspension.

The TRUNK has been customized and carpeted. Panels have been custom fit and covered to give it a great look as well as a great sound barrier. Dynamat also covers the floor of the trunk and the inner fender wells to reduce noise and improve sound quality. Also, covered panels have been cut to custom fit the inner trunk lid for an added barrier.

The EXTERIOR is a Ford color that was used on later model Ford vehicles. Dark Cherry Metallic was chosen early on for this project. One coat of sealer primer rests underneath 2 coats of Dark Cherry Metallic paint and 3 coats of Southern Polyurethane clear/ cut and buffed to a mirror finish. The exterior chrome was removed to give the car a more LOWRIDER feel and streamline effect. This is after all, a MODIFIED street rod not to be mistaken for an all ORIGINAL car. The FRONT BUMPER has been completely restored and triple chromed by Tri-City Plating in Elizabethton, TN. The rear bumper is driver quality but needs to be re-chromed. The headlight bezels were repaired and re-chromed by Atlantic Coast Plating in Athens, TN and 4 Chrome (Ford) Headlight protective rings were added for a greater appeal. The car could be cut and buffed once again if the buyer chooses to get an even better shine out of the paint. The clear coat is Southern Polyurethane 4000-1. 1:1 ratio.

 

EXTRA’S added in with this sale:

The Original Ford Thunderbird Valve Covers

Intake (Cleaned, polished and painted)

Original Holly 4 barrel Carburetor

Most of the side, trunk and hood chrome. (Missing 1 pc off the left front fender)

Some extra dash chrome trim pieces /

2 (EXTRA) 1962 Ford Galaxie doors with chrome and glass-L/R

Original kick panels /

1 New unopened Quart of Diamont Dark Cherry Metallic Paint

4-20” American Racing wheels with low profile Nexen Tires/New condition-pulled off the car and purchased Cragar 390C Street Pro-you can see pictures of these wheels

BONUS:  I was going to remove the Automatic Transmission and replace it with a rebuilt 1963 Ford Galaxie 3 speed manual transmission with a NEW HURST 3 speed shifter mounted in the center console where the current automatic stick is located. I have all of the pedal assembly, transmission, drive shaft, etc...to complete the transition. These items are also included in the sale!!!

 

 

FOR THE BUYER:

This 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL has countless man hours and over $45,000.00 of receipts associated with this rebuild project. It was not a frame off restoration but the closest I could get to it. There are still minor flaws on the vehicle and there will always be something to do to make the car better and better. I have described this vehicle to the best of my ability and am more than willing to answer any questions prior to you bidding. It was built for show and to be able to drive. I didn’t intend for this vehicle to collect dust in a garage but to be driven and enjoyed.

There are some additional pictures before and after shots as well as many others listed on my Car Domain site. You can see more by clicking the link below. Please read all terms and conditions before bidding.

I WILL ONLY LIST THIS VEHICLE ON EBAY ONE TIME ONLY. WHEN IT’S GONE, IT’S GONE! GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND HAPPY BIDDING!

 

See more of this 62 Ford at: http://www.cardomain.com/gallery/16345720

 

I reserve the right to end this listing at any time, should the vehicle no longer be available for sale as it is now for sale locally. The following terms of sale apply:

PAYMENT TERMS:

Please, if you do not intend to pay, please do not bid.

All bidders with less than 2 feedback's need to call me or their bid might be canceled.

The successful high bidder will submit a $1000.00 NON-REFUNDABLE payment deposit with PAYPAL within 24 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

 

PAYMENT METHODS:

Initial Deposit through PayPal, Cash, Certified Bank Check

Please note that all sales are binding and FINAL. This vehicle is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with NO warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself\herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment. Every attempt has been made to represent it as accurately as possible to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs. I do not warranty anything that may or could happen after sale. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Any inspections are to be completed before the end of sale, not afterward. NO EXCEPTIONS. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but OBLIGATES you to complete the purchase! Let me encourage you again to come inspect this vehicle in person before bidding or have a representative of your choice inspect it on your behalf. Thanks so much for your bids, good luck.

*BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VEHICLE PICK-UP OR SHIPPING

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