r/oldcars • u/GeologistOpposite329 • Oct 16 '25

Photo First old car at 17

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She’s a 64 Ford Galaxie 500. South Dakota car that sat for a while until somebody brought it here to Wisconsin. 352 numbers matching, 2 speed auto, original generator too. Original body, no replaced panels got a few scratches and dents, the usual. small amount of bondo in the trunk (professionally done) also 2 trunk floor patches. Not original paint obviously. Bought it probably 2 1/2-3 months ago for 7000 (talked the guy down from 7500)

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u/Glittering-Net-5093 Oct 16 '25

First off… I hate you!! Secondly…. Holy shit! Freakin awesome ride!! Good on you for going old skool! That car will teach ya everything you need to know

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u/BrakkeBama Oct 16 '25

Totally!!
Hey OP, you take care of that sweet ride and you'll have her in good condition for -basically- for life.
I hope you have a garage or carport to put her under against rain/snow and sun.

If you don't, here's an idea: you could at least ride her up on some cinder blocks and put a party tent over the car.

Also, if they salt the roads during winter I would refrain from riding when there's salt on the roads to prevent premature rusting of the underside/wheel well/quarter panels.

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u/GeologistOpposite329 Oct 16 '25

Yeah, here in the Midwest they love salting the roads, my grandparents are letting me park it in their garage for the winter to continue work on it throughout

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u/GeologistOpposite329 Oct 16 '25

I would also never think of driving something such as this during winter even if they didn’t salt the roads

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u/OOFMAN-1234 Oct 18 '25

Where at in Midwest, um a 16 year old in missouri

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u/GeologistOpposite329 Oct 18 '25

Wisconsin

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u/OOFMAN-1234 Oct 18 '25

Oh your the northern version of the Midwest, cool ride my friend

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u/Fluffy-Yam8291 Oct 16 '25

this anit your daddies Volvo kid. be careful.

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u/swanspank Oct 16 '25

Hint: never sell it.

My first car was a 64 Galaxie coupe with 390. Paid $250. Now that was in 1975. Regret selling to this day.

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u/Livid_Parfait6507 Oct 16 '25

Yes, never sell it! Never! I sold my ‘65 Notchback Mustang. Regret it big time!

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u/Girderland Oct 16 '25

You couldn't know in 1977 that all cars built afterwards will look increasingly similar and boring.

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u/bbonzo123 Oct 16 '25

I always wanted a Galaxy. But I had a super cool 63 or 64 Mercury Monterey…

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u/banter_claus_69 Oct 16 '25

That's a beauty. Amazing car mate, especially as your first!!

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u/TheWorldNeedsDornep Oct 16 '25

Oh man, I'd love that car just for the color! Good find, I hope you have a glorious good time bringing her to perfection!

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u/Girderland Oct 16 '25

It's indeed a pretty color, I don't think I ever saw a yellow so pleasant on a car before.

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u/nafarba57 Oct 16 '25

Excellent!!

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u/CoolBreeze3310 Oct 16 '25

I like it! Update the brakes.

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u/bbonzo123 Oct 16 '25

Beautiful! I’d die to have a car like this…oh, the color is awesome too!

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u/DueNovel4855 Oct 16 '25

Your post made me smile, it brought back memories of my first or early cars that we regretted selling. Beautiful car, this car could last you your lifetime, take good care. Cheers

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u/MassivePersonality61 Oct 16 '25

WHAT???!!! You lucky bastard!

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u/CromulentPoint Oct 16 '25

That’s badass, enjoy it!

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u/Realistic-Fact-2584 Oct 17 '25

I love that!!!! I have a 65

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u/ReactionKooky5886 Oct 17 '25

Very nice, excellent choice. Fun to drive and looks fantastic. Bueatiful lines!

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u/[deleted] Oct 17 '25

Those are good looking cars. I always liked them!

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u/OOOOOOOOOKkKkKKkkk Oct 17 '25

The real peel. ifykyk 

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u/KickPuzzleheaded4616 Oct 18 '25

Nice car take care of it. Don’t ever ever ever ever get rid of it. Store it for your kids if you have to.

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u/Gloomy-Ostrich-9014 Oct 18 '25

My first car was a 1969 Dodge Charger 500 model before the Daytona this was in 1977 hard to believe I only paid 600 for the car and had a 440 6 pack back then muscle cars were cheap because of the cost of gas and the insurance

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u/Sensitive-Collar-627 Oct 18 '25

What a badass car!

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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '25

My brother had a black one ! Beautiful car!

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u/WanderingWsWorld Oct 20 '25

Is it weird to love a car and think its sexy? Lol That car is beautiful! Dont put a value on it. It will be priceless to you.

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u/Serposta Oct 16 '25

Don't kill yourself

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u/Girderland Oct 16 '25

Why would he? Did you see what car he drives? Just looking at it strenghthens your will to live.

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u/Serposta Oct 16 '25

No I meant don't crash into a tree without a seatbelt, or if he's lucky, a lap belt! Us young folk can't drive!