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1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Base 6.4l 2 Door Hardtop - Runs And Drives!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:104000 Color: Gray /
 Green
Location:

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:U/K
Engine:6.4L 390Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 9N58Y118910 Year: 1969
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Galaxie 500
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Power Options: Power Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning
Mileage: 104,000
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Green
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

The item you are bidding on is a 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop Coupe.  It is equipped with a 6.4l 390 cubic inch V8 powered by a 2bbl carburetor.  It has a three speed C6 automatic transmission.  It has power steering, power brakes, front disc, rear drum, and air conditioning equipped.  The AC does not work, the system holds refrigerant, but the compressor will not power up, and the expansion valve is bad.  The heater control panel works somewhat, but blower control is sketchy.  The body is fairly straight, with the exception of the left front fender, which has dents that were pulled.  Bumpers are bent and have surface rust.  Side trim was removed.  Door locks are inop.  Car runs and drives.  It needs carburetor work, as it requires starting fluid first thing in the morning to start, will start fine the rest of the day.  All lights work, except hazards, which work intermittently. Previous owner installed new dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, sounds good.  Needs a lot of interior work.  I have door panels, but left one has major damage.  Seats need recovered.  Headliner and carpet are missing.  There is some fiberglass work done in the trunk.  Floor pans need to be replaced.  Tires have tread but need to be replaced.  The vinykl top is coming off and there is rust underneath.  The only place I am aware it has rusted through is below the rear windshield.  Dash pad is cracked.

The bottom line:  This car runs and drives good, is a lot of fun to drive, gets a lot of looks.  I suspect the carburetor is bad, a reman one runs about $125 from rockauto.  I would hang on to it if I didn't already have another car I am restoring.  I drive it regularly as I don't like to let it sit.

I am making no guarantees on this car.  It needs to be restored.  It is being sold as is.  Period.

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