I just bought myself a 1963 1/2 Galaxie fastback fitted with a 427 and 4 speed.

It was originally made in Texas, and at some time had been repainted, reupholstered, and the 427 4 speed fitted, before it made it's way down to Adelaide in South Australia.

I saw it advertised some time back, but recently decided to take a closer look, and as of late August 2009, I now own this fine car.

I have transported it back to Perth in Western Australia, and now will be getting it ready for licensing and enjoying it!

I am fortunate that when the 427 was fitted in place of the original 390, they chose a matching numbers block, heads and intake to suit the 1963 car. It also has factory cast iron headers.

Here's a brief run down of how I saw the car advertised.

Originally a Z code – 390/330 hp car.
Engine is now a R Code 427 crossbolt block dated Feb 63 - Centre oiler C3-AE
Heads are C3-D low riser dated last week Jan 63
Block bored to 4.25
Diamond pistons
New H-beam rods
Crank 10 under
Fully balanced
Heads reconditioned with new valves and springs.
New solid cam and lifters.
Manifold is FE dual quad low riser with new 450 Holleys.
Factory cast iron headers.
Cam and rings run in on a chassis dyno – A run up to 4000rpm achieved 302HP at the rear wheels.
4 speed top loader transmission
9 inch rear
Brand new $7000 re-spray
1966 bucket seats and console
New white wall tyres

I have just added a Youtube clip of the car, after driving it for the first time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-a1wchCeuo