'63 Ford Galaxie 500, R-code, 427, 4 speed, frame-off restoration, 4.11 rear

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Description

1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500, 2 DR, HT, fastback, R-code, 427 dual 4-barrels, 425 horse, 4-speed, 4.11 rear.

Total frame-off restoration, documented by photo album and receipts, factory original, matching numbers, Kelsey Hayes wheels; VIN Tag reads: Engine R-427/425 HP 2-4 barrel carburetors, Trans 5-4 speed transmission, Axle 9 - 4.11 rear end, Color M-Corinthian White, Trim 66-Black, Date 28B –February 28, 1963, Body 63B – 2-Door Fastback, DSO 36 (Louisville, KY)

·Engine, transmission, rear differential all rebuilt.

·Matching numbers:carburetors C3AE BK, C3AE BJ, intake C3AE, block C3AE-AB, heads: C3AE-H, transmission: C3AAH

·Engine build date: February 1 (3B1),

·Trans build date: October 2, 1962 (K-2-2)

·Exhaust manifolds: 1-10-3

·Distributor build date: March ’63—couldn’t find build sheet and 2 weeks later than VIN tag

·VIN # correctly stamped on firewall cowl tab.

·RC Bellhousing (scatter shield)

·Cut-out exhaust system (performance)

·C5 Steel-forged crank

·Lemans rods

·Medium riser valves

·Clear AZ title

The 2-stage model year (1962-64) reached its peak in 1963 both for engines and body styles. The best was saved for mid-year introduction. All new were the Sports Hardtop (a 2-door hardtop with sloping rear pillar) and a replacement for the 406 HP engine—the 427 HP engine—with a dual quad Holley setup rated at 425 HP and 480 ft.-lbs. of torque.

New slogans: “Super Torque Fords” and “Total Performance”—These 427 fastbacks led Ford to 23 NASCAR victories.

The Thunderbird 427 ci High Performance V-8 came with some mandatory equipment including 4-speed transmission, heavy-duty suspension, heavy-duty battery, 7.10 x 15 in. four-ply nylon tires, large fade resistant brakes, and heftier driveline. Power steering, power brakes, AC were not available with the 427 option.

Restored by Tim Warfield, Tucson, AZ. Any questions, please call me at (520) 624-8467. Please leave message with your phone number, if no answer.