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Title: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: OldFordGuy on April 18, 2022, 12:41:58 AM
In case any of you around here want to make me really jealous:

https://www.webeautos.com/details-1963-ford-galaxie-afx_fastback-used-afxfastback.html
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: TA Coupe on April 18, 2022, 01:17:56 AM
I thought AFX cars were straight axle drag cars ?

        Roy
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 18, 2022, 01:21:15 AM
Too many things wrong with it. I think the GC engine was a 406. If it was an R Code he'd be bragging about it in his ad. 
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 18, 2022, 01:25:26 AM
Quote from: TA Coupe on April 18, 2022, 01:17:56 AM
I thought AFX cars were straight axle drag cars ?

Generally not until the altered/extended wheelbase and funnycar era.

The FX cars replaced the SS (Super Stock) for factory teams. They didn't have to be "production" and about anything the factory wanted to experiment with was OK. The class didn't really last long. https://www.motortrend.com/features/nhra-factory-experimental-drag-racing/

The A/FX cars were similar to the 67-70 TransAm cars - Factory built/backed weapons of war.

Here is a pretty good article on the Lightweights - https://www.motortrend.com/features/birth-total-performance-icon-427-powered-1963-12-ford-galaxie-lightweight/
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: OldFordGuy on April 18, 2022, 01:37:33 AM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 18, 2022, 01:21:15 AM
Too many things wrong with it. I think the GC engine was a 406. If it was an R Code he'd be bragging about it in his ad.

Yeah, I have a lot of questions. I think this must basically be a "clone".
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: TLea on April 18, 2022, 10:34:26 AM
Quote from: OldFordGuy on April 18, 2022, 01:37:33 AM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on April 18, 2022, 01:21:15 AM
Too many things wrong with it. I think the GC engine was a 406. If it was an R Code he'd be bragging about it in his ad.

Yeah, I have a lot of questions. I think this must basically be a "clone".
Definitely not a lightweight. Ask him for factory VIN, that will seal it. I know its just a name but I don't think I could by a car listed from an address called Baiting Hollow LOL
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: 427heaven on April 27, 2022, 09:20:47 AM
Lets start with the VIN and go from there. Not too many Baby Blue R codes built... Hanging a few Crites fiberglass pieces dont make it an Acid dipped Body, Aluminum fenders, Aluminum bumpers, RC industries explosion proof Bellhousing, High riser equipped 427 AFX Bad Boy! I might be wrong, would like to know more about this Beauty!
Title: Re: 1963 Galaxie AFX - Not mine - Dealer consignment
Post by: OldFordGuy on May 02, 2022, 02:25:11 PM
Quote from: 427heaven on April 27, 2022, 09:20:47 AM
Lets start with the VIN and go from there. Not too many Baby Blue R codes built... Hanging a few Crites fiberglass pieces dont make it an Acid dipped Body, Aluminum fenders, Aluminum bumpers, RC industries explosion proof Bellhousing, High riser equipped 427 AFX Bad Boy! I might be wrong, would like to know more about this Beauty!

It says right in the ad. The vin is: AFXFASTBACK ;)