1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL G-Code 406cid 405hp

Original G-code motor from factory with car casting numbers verified with photos, ( 406 cid, with 11.4:1. Compression, solid lifter motor with matching three Holley two-barrel carburetors, 405hp at 5,800rpm with correct cast iron manifolds. Engine bay in original condition, has not been detailed. Motor completely rebuilt approx. 500 miles ago at Danbury Competition Engines, 15 Taylor St. Danbury, CT. Joseph Lapine is considered one of the very best Ford FE engine builders, building them since the 1960’s.500 XL correct bucket seats , wide console frame with Hurst shifter, the original drivers seat bottom shows substantial wear. Dash / gauges are fully operational, working vintage AM radio, non working electric clock, chrome-trimmed steering wheel, and stainless-trimmed foot pedals. Behind the cockpit, finished trunk with mat, original full-size spare tire, correct jack assembly.
Original 406 oversized brake shoes installed with corresponding 11.03 x 3.00-inch cast-iron drums. Single master cylinder replaced with a dual system for safety (original included). Ford original 15 x 5.5-inch reinforced stamped-steel wheels, Ford dog dish wheel covers, new set of Coker tires.Solid floors, solid boxed frame with surface rust and the remains of the factory black paint, no undercoating. Original and correct synchronized Borg-Warner T-10, re-built Hurst shifter new Hays clutch have been installed .Ford's 9-inch axle (factory 4.11:1 gears), larger 3-inch diameter driveshaft. Manual steering mixes tight turns with good, responsive feedback, free-flowing, dual exhaust system and old school Thrush glasspacks.