Les Ritchey's '63 Lightweight 427 Galaxie #827

[johnwitzke]

Since building my first '63 lightweight Galaxie, Brannan's car, I learned a lot about how I would improve upon my next build.  With that said,  I have started another 1963 lightweight Galaxie.  This one will be Les Ritchey's Viking Blue/Beige interior car.  I figured this time I would put more detail into the engine, specifically the intake and carb areas.  So I ordered resin carburetors, Holley 4160 from Fireball Modelworks.  These carburetors have excellent detail and really make the engine look real.  I highly recommend them.  I have added addition detail making the intake and carb as close to factory correct as I can.  Here is a photo of the 427 425HP engine as I am prepping the ignition wires per correct firing order.  A sharp eye will see the correct red oil filter with accurate Rotunda decal.  Thanks Alan! They are the finishing touches on the engine detail.  Additionally, the under hood detail shows a rough surface to simulate the unfinished fiberglass look

I will be adding to this topic as the build goes along.  Enjoy and thanks for looking.....John    

Edited December 30, 2017 by johnwitzke

[Lovefordgalaxie]

Looking good!!!

[bisc63]

That engine is looking CLEAN! Will be watching this one with interest. As much as I loved my '63 Biscayne, I have to give Ford the nod for full-size car styling in "63 and '64. This is one of my absolute favorite years for big Fords.

Can you link to your other build; I can't seem to find it?