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02-01-2007, 03:16 AM
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63 Galaxie 427, 2x4
Whats in the VIN or the trim plate on a 63 Galaxie 427 with a 2x4 carb set up to show it came that way from the factory?
Mahalo
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02-01-2007, 03:29 AM
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Re: 63 Galaxy 427, 2x4
Also wheres the Engine codes to ID the motor as a 427, and will it show that its a 2x4 engine?
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02-01-2007, 04:24 AM
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Re: 63 Galaxy 427, 2x4
Jeff,
You sure there is enuff gas on the island to run that thing? 
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02-01-2007, 04:36 AM
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Re: 63 Galaxie 427, 2x4
Seller says its a R coded VIN and he bought it from the org owner. Needs panels replaced though
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02-01-2007, 07:21 AM
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Re: 63 Galaxy 427, 2x4
It will have a R in the vin. I think the 425 hp 427 also has cross bolted main caps. You should be able to see the side main bolts sticking out the sides of the block just above the pan.
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02-01-2007, 04:10 PM
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Re: 63 Galaxy 427, 2x4
Love those R code Fords - way cool sleeper look
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02-01-2007, 11:25 PM
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Re: 63 Galaxy 427, 2x4
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Grab it, Jeff...those big FoMoCo's are cool... [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, what he said! 
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02-02-2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: 63 Galaxy 427, 2x4
Oh, man, the Ford love is flowin'
 5th digit of the VIN is what you're looking for. 427 8V = R 427 4V = Q 406 6V = G 406 4v = B 390 4v = Z Do the engine block check, casting numbers will be on the side (C3AE -M or AB) and the bolt heads just above the pan rail on the sides will be there on a 427. Cylinder heads will have casting numbers in the spaces between the exhaust ports- early cars will be C3AE 6090-D (Dec '62-Mar 15 '63) and later ones will be C3AE 6090 G or H (Mar 15 onward). This is key for value because almost every early 427 or 406 Galaxie that was pressed into duty as a regular car got fitted with a 390 later in life (mine had a '65 Mercury 390 2V in it). Assembling a correct 427 will end up costing you $6 to 10K. Look to see if it still has the long cast iron headers as they run $600-$1000 per pair. Trans will be a BW T10, but '64 Galaxie Toploaders are a common substitute. Car should have 3" front brakes, no power steering or brakes, and should show evidence of always being a stick car. VIN is on the firewall tab, trim tag, and there's a hidden one under the back seat, either on the front edge of the package tray or down toward the floor. Let me know if you need any more info... TOM BRESKE
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