1964 Ford Galaxie 500 R Code 427c.i. 4 Speed Hurst - Test Drive!

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • Driving the beast that is the 1964 Ford Galaxie R Code! This one isn't for the faint of heart or those concerned with gas mileage! It makes great sounds and is a TON of fun to drive... in fact, almost 2 tons.

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  • @matrox
    @matrox 6 місяців тому +5

    I thought he was going to step into ...but he didnt.

  • @CraigCharuk
    @CraigCharuk 4 місяці тому +3

    Boring !!!!!!!! Driving it like an old lady ........ You have a Big Block use it!

  • @douglashine9638
    @douglashine9638 9 місяців тому +5

    It’s called a “line lock”

  • @gymshoe8862
    @gymshoe8862 6 місяців тому +2

    Seemed like the driver was intimidated by the car--why? It was easy to drive--smooth, responsive. Why be afraid of it?

  • @passqualecaiazza7728
    @passqualecaiazza7728 11 місяців тому +9

    When my sister was going to college, in 1978, she bought a used 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. She paid $250.00. After a friend vandalized the car with 90 weight oil and sugar in the engine and transmission. Since it was a reliable car she had it rebuilt. I later owned it and lent it to another sister. Then it was stolen and never seen again, around 1978. It was a little different than yours. It had a 289 V8 and C4 transmission. Standard shifter. Loved that car. Once drove it 250 miles to the beach and back for a weekend. I road so smooth for me.

  • @rjwintl
    @rjwintl Місяць тому +2

    the so-called “ gentleman’s hot rod” !!!

  • @scbird1
    @scbird1 6 місяців тому +2

    Was hoping you would give it the beans just once. My dad had one way back in the day, it rusted so bad that the headlights fell out. (Chicago winters).

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 8 місяців тому +8

    I have a black, with red interior, 1963 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL R code version. 100% correctly restored.

    • @willthetrill4849
      @willthetrill4849 7 місяців тому

      I would love to see a video of your car

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 2 місяці тому

      mine must be a XL it´s a giant two doors coupé from 65, it belonged to my father and i had bought also a giant chevrolet but a still sold model ,at least i saw a impala from early 2000´s , the 67 Impala coupé ,i loved it, now my father car colection is joined with mine ,he passed away three years ago, my home garage only fits 40 cars now i have more 56 cars and don´t know where to park them,at the moment they are in my backyard, my wife is not happy with it ,she used to receive her friends in the backyard , i put all outside furniture at a corner

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 2 місяці тому

      @@RUfromthe40s doors size doesn't make it a XL car. XL is a cosmetic trim package. Also, XL cars have bucket seats and a center console.

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 2 місяці тому

      @@sergeantmasson3669 thanks for the info. i didn´tknew it but mine is also a bucket seats version and looks sportive ,there is other coupé but not so sporty look

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 2 місяці тому

      @@RUfromthe40s All XL Ford cars had bucket seats.

  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 11 місяців тому +6

    Oh man what a car.. love the R-codes ever since I was old enough to really know what they were. Thunderbolt is my favorite.. my mom had a white 64 Fairlane 500 when I was 10. Love it !

    • @DaveKnowsCars
      @DaveKnowsCars  11 місяців тому

      You're right.... they're serious muscle cars!

  • @mickangio16
    @mickangio16 6 місяців тому +2

    Would've liked to have a look at the car🙂

  • @rickczopek5503
    @rickczopek5503 2 дні тому

    " WHAT DO YOU MEAN, CALL IT A DAY FOR THE TEST DRIVE " Get back it that 64 show us what it looks like and go on a proper 5 - 10 hrs of a test drive.

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 11 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful looking car.👌

    • @DaveKnowsCars
      @DaveKnowsCars  11 місяців тому +2

      I wasn't sure what to expect before it was shipped out to me, but I've really grown to like this car. Massive... in size and driving experience, but a lot of fun!

  • @rossgirdeen3247
    @rossgirdeen3247 11 місяців тому +3

    Thats the one you want. Probably not the best cruiser the r code. Badass though.

    • @DaveKnowsCars
      @DaveKnowsCars  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! How cool would a trip out to California on old Route 66 be in this rig? I'd need a lot of gas money, but it would be a trip of a lifetime!

    • @davidkeeton6716
      @davidkeeton6716 Місяць тому

      ​@DaveKnowsCars And HOT. I just went along a bunch of it in Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Arizona.

  • @DanEBoyd
    @DanEBoyd Місяць тому +1

    That 427 sounds AWESOME!!!!

  • @jaapongeveer6203
    @jaapongeveer6203 6 місяців тому +1

    If you can afford the car then you don't worry about the gas mileage!

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv 8 днів тому

    I always thought the 1963 was so much better looking than the 1964. Remember well our new 1962 Galaxie 500. 292 automatic with the ignition switch on the left of the dash. Only Ford my dad owned because it blew a head gasket.

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv 8 днів тому

    Please next time don't talk let the car do the talking, video would have been so much better.

  • @heinrichbier4759
    @heinrichbier4759 6 місяців тому +2

    stunning car. engineering meets art, a symphony for all of the senses.

  • @davidkeeton6716
    @davidkeeton6716 7 місяців тому +1

    In fact over 2 tons. All iron big block with original starter and generator and cast iron water pump, heads and intake and exhaust manifolds, 4110 lbs. I've got one and weighed it. I've since lightened up the engine with a bunch of aluminum.

  • @paulciprus9582
    @paulciprus9582 8 місяців тому +1

    That car needs a Tremec TKX 5 speed …perfect trans for that car…

  • @BrianDFugate
    @BrianDFugate Місяць тому

    I’ve got two galaxies a 64 p code 390 and a 63.5 c code 289 2 bbl auto but has been changed to a 390 auto

  • @dymverm9888
    @dymverm9888 27 днів тому

    With that close ratio and torque could cruise around only in last gear...massive
    And seems to have no power steering also

  • @hanktorrance6855
    @hanktorrance6855 3 місяці тому

    You didnt mention, no power steerimg or brakes, muscle car also applies to the driver's effort 🤣

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 8 місяців тому +1

    Even fast by today's standards.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 8 місяців тому +1

    100% muscle car.

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 21 день тому

    Man! So many roundabouts!

  • @MrMjackson5005
    @MrMjackson5005 4 місяці тому

    Get try to relax

  • @RUfromthe40s
    @RUfromthe40s 2 місяці тому

    i have one that belonged to my father and one day i was in his garage and saw by the side Galaxie 500 and i had bought a record from a band and thought "where did they get this name ?" that´s when i looked to the giant coupé and thought AH!!!

  • @robertwheatley2471
    @robertwheatley2471 4 місяці тому

    Sweet ride. Doesn't get much better. Ford's 427 and the Chrysler Hemi were really duking it out during that time..

  • @j81851
    @j81851 6 місяців тому

    Looking at the decay and stupidity of Ford today you almost wonder how they managed to make such a good looking powerful car.

  • @matrox
    @matrox 6 місяців тому

    In the late 60s a friend of mines father had a black convertible like this with a 4 speed, not sure what eng. but he had cragars on all 4 corners with dual swept antennas on the trunk. It had red interior with bucket seats.

  • @carlosbusto7382
    @carlosbusto7382 5 місяців тому

    Had a 64 state troper with the 390, not much of a pickup, but what a top end

  • @davidcalvert7371
    @davidcalvert7371 5 місяців тому

    Sounds like some low gears in the differential.

  • @truthweallknow
    @truthweallknow 8 місяців тому

    All you see is him driving the car
    You don't see the Car.

  • @MichaelM-q2q
    @MichaelM-q2q 4 місяці тому

    I had a blue convertible, and it was a cloud to ride in. I love this model

  • @christophersalazar4605
    @christophersalazar4605 6 місяців тому

    You need more practice driving this car.

  • @hm12460
    @hm12460 2 місяці тому

    Pretty bad ass vintage Ford.

  • @gordonmohr2268
    @gordonmohr2268 9 місяців тому

    R code = Race? I enjoyed that ride along. thanks

  • @drayoutdoordon5380
    @drayoutdoordon5380 6 місяців тому

    Nice close ratio steering. LOL

  • @daleflinchum3244
    @daleflinchum3244 6 місяців тому

    Always crank the car with the transmission in neutral and the clutch out. That way the trush bearing is not loaded. To do otherwise will have the bearing taking a load dry.

    • @Faber-cator
      @Faber-cator 3 місяці тому

      Unless you're stalled on the railroad tracks...

  • @davidkeeton6716
    @davidkeeton6716 7 місяців тому

    That fire extinguisher is handy but a knee buster right there. Maybe a little closer to the center. I like the idea of painting it black to hide it.

    • @rjwintl
      @rjwintl Місяць тому

      or keep it white so you can see it and not bump into it !!!

  • @davidkeeton6716
    @davidkeeton6716 7 місяців тому

    Blasphemy! A stick on rearview mirror!

    • @Greg-xv9qj
      @Greg-xv9qj 6 місяців тому

      Those were factory original and ford pioneered it

    • @davidkeeton6716
      @davidkeeton6716 Місяць тому

      ​@@Greg-xv9qjNot in 64 Greg. I own one. Not stick on.

  • @mr.iforgot3062
    @mr.iforgot3062 11 місяців тому +5

    I own a 1963 Galaxie z code. It has 676 big block with a factory 7 speed transmission. They only made a couple of these cars, thats why youve never heard of it. It would go 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds and a quarter mile in 8 seconds. But only when I drove it. If somebody like you drove it it would take 4 seconds 0 to 60.

    • @mr.iforgot3062
      @mr.iforgot3062 11 місяців тому +1

      @@GNXperimental Nobody likes you

    • @mr.iforgot3062
      @mr.iforgot3062 11 місяців тому +1

      @@GNXperimental Next time your going to hell

    • @davidkeeton6716
      @davidkeeton6716 7 місяців тому +3

      Bwaahahaha In the words of Sgt Schultz haha jolly joke.

    • @arthurlangford5861
      @arthurlangford5861 7 місяців тому +3

      Riiiiiiiiiiiiight. 🤨 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @londolly
      @londolly 3 місяці тому

      too bad you are full of bullshit