From geek97301 at yahoo.com Wed Sep 3 17:57:24 2008 From: geek97301 at yahoo.com (geek97301 at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:57:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] pedal set up In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <282219.14067.qm@web36903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> There are several sets on ebay right now: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=(1965%2C1966%2C1967%2C65%2C66%2C67)+galax*+pedal*&category0= --- On Fri, 8/29/08, towd at hotmail.com wrote: > From: towd at hotmail.com > Subject: [GALAXIE] pedal set up > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Date: Friday, August 29, 2008, 6:51 PM > I'm doing a manual conversion and was wondering if > anyone has the pedal set up for 65-68 galaxie that they > would be willing to part with? > > thanks > > dennis > _________________________________________________________________ > Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be?learn how to > burn a DVD with Windows?. > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/direct/01/_______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From emoratodn at yahoo.com.br Tue Sep 9 12:03:05 2008 From: emoratodn at yahoo.com.br (Eduardo Nascimento) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:03:05 -0300 (ART) Subject: [GALAXIE] Nascar Galaxies from 65, 66 Message-ID: <439717.8778.qm@web55007.mail.re4.yahoo.com> Hi, I?m from Brazil, city of Belo Horizonte and I?m looking for any kind of informations about size, dimentions, and features of 2 doors nascar 65 or 66 galaxies. I?ll transform and rebuilt a 4 (four) doors brazilian 68 galaxie (it?s the same of american 66) in a 66 model 2 (two) doors Nascar Galaxie. My inspiration is the 1965-6 Holman Moody Galaxie Nascar (number 28 - "Fast Freddy" drove to victory in the 1965 Daytona 500 NASCAR race).al {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:70.85pt 3.0cm 70.85pt 3.0cm; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tabela normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Any kind of detail, material or brand they used at that time, like size of doors, windows, size of wheels and tires, photos, distance of the ground, detailed photos of frames or Tachometers, Oil Pressure Gauges, Fuel Pressure Gauges, Water Temperature Gauges, Gauge Panels, exhaustor system, air filter system or wherever.... On web I found a lot of pictures, but I don?t have the measures or the real size of the parts and systems. Thanks!!! Geol. Eduardo Morato Tel.: (5531) 8857 5343 e (5531) 3223 5343 --------------------------------- Novos endere?os, o Yahoo! que voc? conhece. Crie um email novo com a sua cara @ymail.com ou @rocketmail.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080909/2619c89a/attachment-0001.html From GALAXIERUS at aol.com Tue Sep 9 12:19:45 2008 From: GALAXIERUS at aol.com (GALAXIERUS at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:19:45 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] Nascar Galaxies from 65, 66 Message-ID: It will not be easy to convert a 4 door sedan to look like a 2 door hardtop. The roof lines are very different, and of course, the doors and quarter panels are, as well. For the amount of work involved, you might be better off to import a 66 Galaxie 2 door hardtop body, and put your efforts into that. Someone can certainly get you the dimensions (I cannot, until this weekend), but you are looking at MUCHO cutting and welding. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI In a message dated 9/9/2008 11:10:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, emoratodn at yahoo.com.br writes: Hi, I?m from Brazil, city of Belo Horizonte and I?m looking for any kind of informations about size, dimentions, and features of 2 doors nascar 65 or 66 galaxies. I?ll transform and rebuilt a 4 (four) doors brazilian 68 galaxie (it?s the same of american 66) in a 66 model 2 (two) doors Nascar Galaxie. My inspiration is the 1965-6 Holman Moody Galaxie Nascar (number 28 - "Fast Freddy" drove to victory in the 1965 Daytona 500 NASCAR race). Any kind of detail, material or brand they used at that time, like size of doors, windows, size of wheels and tires, photos, distance of the ground, detailed photos of frames or Tachometers, Oil Pressure Gauges, Fuel Pressure Gauges, Water Temperature Gauges, Gauge Panels, exhaustor system, air filter system or wherever.... On web I found a lot of pictures, but I don?t have the measures or the real size of the parts and systems. Thanks!!! Geol. Eduardo Morato Tel.: (5531) 8857 5343 e (5531) 3223 5343 ____________________________________ Novos endere?os, o Yahoo! que voc? conhece. _Crie um email novo_ (http://br.rd.yahoo.com/mail/taglines/mail/*http://br.new.mail.yahoo.com/addresses) com a sua cara @ymail.com ou @rocketmail.com. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080909/f10d0856/attachment.html From larsofvt at aol.com Tue Sep 9 13:26:45 2008 From: larsofvt at aol.com (larsofvt at aol.com) Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:26:45 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] seatbelts in a 64 galaxie In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CAE0AFFC184AB4-D38-EDD@FWM-D33.sysops.aol.com> If you can locate back issues of the Galaxie Gazette, the Resto Tips column might have covered rear seatbelt conversion also. Lars Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:28:45 -0700 From: "tlingley at calvalues.com" Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] seatbelts in a 64 galaxie To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." Message-ID: <00b001c90a69$a8efc720$ae40fea9 at Ted> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I don't believe rear seat belts were installed in most (if any) '64's from the factory. Pretty common install for service stations back in the 60's. Holes were drilled through the floorpan for the install. I can check the assembly manual to see if there are any identifying marks or dimples indicating a drilling location. Seatbelts were not required until '68 I believe, so all cars prior have been grandfathered. However, if you're pulled over in a car older than '68 that has seat belts, you must be wearing them. California law does not allow people under 16 to ride without a seatbelt, (regardless of the age of the vehicle) so my Galaxie sits most of the time now (2 kids, don't want to drill) I may change my mind however.....would love to take the whole family out for once! From wmrjohnson1 at verizon.net Tue Sep 9 16:28:19 2008 From: wmrjohnson1 at verizon.net (wmrjohnson1 at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:28:19 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 1 Message-ID: <5068814.6465551220988499632.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> Edwardo! I would love to see any pictures you have of your Brazilian '68 - '66 Galaxie. How many years were they available? Bill Johnson '66 7Litre '66 428 On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 11:09 AM, galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca wrote: > Send Galaxie mailing list submissions to > galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca > > You can reach the person managing the list at > galaxie-owner at lists.twistedpair.ca > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Galaxie digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. pedal set up (towd at hotmail.com) > 2. 63 460 & 4 speed convirsion (Kiwi) > 3. Re: seatbelts in a 64 galaxie (tlingley at calvalues.com) > 4. Re: 63 460 & 4 speed convirsion (STURAND at aol.com) > 5. Re: pedal set up (geek97301 at yahoo.com) > 6. Nascar Galaxies from 65, 66 (Eduardo Nascimento) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:51:40 -0400 > From: > Subject: [GALAXIE] pedal set up > To: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > I'm doing a manual conversion and was wondering if anyone has the > pedal set up for 65-68 galaxie that they would be willing to part > with? > thanks dennis > _________________________________________________________________ > Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be?learn how to burn a DVD with > Windows?. > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/direct/01/ > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080829/c6bf2eef/attachment-0001.html > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:45:31 -0600 > From: Kiwi > Subject: [GALAXIE] 63 460 & 4 speed convirsion > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: > <9c84c5d00808291945mee50cd1pf64843b313a8510a at mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hey there to all, Am installing 460 & toploader into my 63 and I need > a > clutch pedal and manual trans crossmember if someone can help please. > Also > doing a 4 wheel disk brake convirsion. Also any suggestions on what > headers > will fit this combo? Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated. > kimzoc at gmail.com Thanks again > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080829/adfb3285/attachment-0001.html > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:28:45 -0700 > From: "tlingley at calvalues.com" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] seatbelts in a 64 galaxie > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > Message-ID: <00b001c90a69$a8efc720$ae40fea9 at Ted> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I don't believe rear seat belts were installed in most (if any) '64's > from the factory. Pretty common install for service stations back in > the 60's. Holes were drilled through the floorpan for the install. > I can check the assembly manual to see if there are any identifying > marks or dimples indicating a drilling location. Seatbelts were not > required until '68 I believe, so all cars prior have been > grandfathered. However, if you're pulled over in a car older than '68 > that has seat belts, you must be wearing them. > California law does not allow people under 16 to ride without a > seatbelt, (regardless of the age of the vehicle) so my Galaxie sits > most of the time now (2 kids, don't want to drill) I may change my > mind however.....would love to take the whole family out for once! > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: Biggalaxie at aol.com To: > galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 6:39 PM > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] seatbelts in a 64 galaxie > > > http://www.wescoperformance.com/lap-belts-install.html > > In a message dated 8/29/2008 9:35:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > bbmb at sympatico.ca writes: > My Father purchased and restored a 64 Galaxie convertible and > then decided that the car should passed on to my 10 year old son. So I > am now the caretaker of this car. I however just cannot drive it with > the kids in it and not have seatbelts, not to mention they want their > friends to come along. > I have pulled the rear seat but do not see any place to install > the belts as I was told there are in some 64?s. I am very new at this > and would greatly appreciate any help offered as I would prefer to do > the work with my son for all of the obvious reasons and because I am > in the midst of finishing an addition to the house and really can?t > afford to start paying for installations if it is not absolutely > necessary. > > > Thank you > > Bill Bechard > > 64 Caretaker > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal > here. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080829/c92597ca/attachment-0001.html > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: not available > Type: image/gif > Size: 2051 bytes > Desc: not available > Url : > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080829/c92597ca/attachment-0001.gif > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:34:12 EDT > From: STURAND at aol.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 63 460 & 4 speed convirsion > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Crites can help you with the Cross member and the Headers. > > Regards, > S. Randy Miller > SRM Engineers and Constructors Inc. > _www.srmco.com_ (http://www.srmco.com/) 281-546-8743 > In a message dated 8/29/2008 9:46:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > kimzoc at gmail.com writes: > > Hey there to all, Am installing 460 & toploader into my 63 and I need > a clutch pedal and manual trans crossmember if someone can help > please. Also doing a 4 wheel disk brake convirsion. Also any > suggestions on what headers will fit this combo? Any and all > suggestions greatly appreciated. _kimzoc at gmail.com_ > (mailto:kimzoc at gmail.com) Thanks again > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > > **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your > travel deal here. > (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080830/2958dc83/attachment-0001.html > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:57:24 -0700 (PDT) > From: "geek97301 at yahoo.com" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] pedal set up > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > Message-ID: <282219.14067.qm at web36903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > There are several sets on ebay right now: > > > http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=(1965%2C1966%2C1967%2C65%2C66%2C67)+galax*+pedal*&category0= > > > --- On Fri, 8/29/08, towd at hotmail.com wrote: > >> From: towd at hotmail.com >> Subject: [GALAXIE] pedal set up >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Date: Friday, August 29, 2008, 6:51 PM >> I'm doing a manual conversion and was wondering if >> anyone has the pedal set up for 65-68 galaxie that they >> would be willing to part with? >> thanks dennis >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be?learn how to >> burn a DVD with Windows?. >> >> http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/direct/01/_______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:03:05 -0300 (ART) > From: Eduardo Nascimento > Subject: [GALAXIE] Nascar Galaxies from 65, 66 > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: <439717.8778.qm at web55007.mail.re4.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi, > > I?m from Brazil, city of Belo Horizonte and I?m looking for any kind > of informations about size, dimentions, and features of 2 doors nascar > 65 or 66 galaxies. > > I?ll transform and rebuilt a 4 (four) doors brazilian 68 galaxie (it?s > the same of american 66) in a 66 model 2 (two) doors Nascar Galaxie. > My inspiration is the 1965-6 Holman Moody Galaxie Nascar (number 28 - > "Fast Freddy" drove to victory in the 1965 Daytona 500 NASCAR race).al > {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; > mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times > New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page > Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:70.85pt 3.0cm 70.85pt 3.0cm; > mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; > mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style > Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tabela normal"; > mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; > mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt > 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; > mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times > New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; > mso-bidi-language:#0400;} > Any kind of detail, material or brand they used at that time, like > size of doors, windows, size of wheels and tires, photos, distance of > the ground, detailed photos of frames or Tachometers, Oil Pressure > Gauges, Fuel Pressure Gauges, Water Temperature Gauges, Gauge Panels, > exhaustor system, air filter system or wherever.... > > On web I found a lot of pictures, but I don?t have the measures or the > real size of the parts and systems. > > Thanks!!! > > > Geol. Eduardo Morato > Tel.: (5531) 8857 5343 e (5531) 3223 5343 > > > > --------------------------------- > Novos endere?os, o Yahoo! que voc? conhece. Crie um email novo com a > sua cara @ymail.com ou @rocketmail.com. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080909/2619c89a/attachment.html > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 1 > ************************************** From senrab at pathwaynet.com Fri Sep 12 14:06:16 2008 From: senrab at pathwaynet.com (Dick Barnes) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8@New> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? Any help appreciated. Rich -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/attachment.html From mark at moonware.net Fri Sep 12 14:39:07 2008 From: mark at moonware.net (Mark E. Mooney) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem In-Reply-To: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8@New> References: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8@New> Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. MM _____ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? Any help appreciated. Rich -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/attachment-0001.html From daleg at wamego.net Fri Sep 12 14:50:09 2008 From: daleg at wamego.net (Dale) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:50:09 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem References: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8@New> Message-ID: <27B165E701E849CAAA53579A383ACBA7@Gier> Is the connection between the battery posts and cable ends clean and solid? I've been baffled with "battery" problems that were simple conection problems. And mainly right at the battery. Have you removed the cables at the battery, cleaned both posts and cable ends and reconnected? You didn't mention checking this. So just asking. If you just clamped the jumper cables over the installed cable ends on the battery when bypassing the battery cables, then that might be the problem. What is the CCA/CA rating of this battery? Is it "big" enough for your FE engine? Just another thought. I recently replaced a "small" 425CA battery on my work car ( 4cyl ) when I was having starting problems. Battery wasn't too old either, just too small for the job. Dale ----- Original Message ----- From: Dick Barnes To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 12:06 PM Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? Any help appreciated. Rich -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/3addee0f/attachment.html From senrab at pathwaynet.com Fri Sep 12 15:41:43 2008 From: senrab at pathwaynet.com (Dick Barnes) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:41:43 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem References: Message-ID: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8@New> Mark , By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the 2 small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to start? I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything up worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct the problem--new ignition switch? Thanks, Dick> > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > From: "Dick Barnes" > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > MM > > > > _____ > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > on > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked > cables > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and > relay > to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/attachment.html > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > ************************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 7:03 AM From mark at moonware.net Fri Sep 12 15:45:27 2008 From: mark at moonware.net (Mark E. Mooney) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:45:27 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem In-Reply-To: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8@New> References: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8@New> Message-ID: <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid trigger. If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the "trigger the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the large amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another likely culprit) or the connections at the battery. Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... MM -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem Mark , By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the 2 small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to start? I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything up worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct the problem--new ignition switch? Thanks, Dick> > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > From: "Dick Barnes" > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/ attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > MM > > > > _____ > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > on > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked > cables > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and > relay > to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/ attachment.html > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > ************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 7:03 AM _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From GALAXIERUS at aol.com Fri Sep 12 16:02:36 2008 From: GALAXIERUS at aol.com (GALAXIERUS at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:02:36 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem Message-ID: After reading the other responses, I must admit, that is a strange sounding problem. To test the solenoid and starter, I pull the small connector that is closest to the battery connection, and jumper across it. This will activate the solenoid and thus the starter, if all is well, there. If this works, you have a wiring problem or bad switch in the dash. The engine will not start when you jump this terminal, unless you have the key turned on. Still, make sure it is not in gear. Take two beers, and call me in the morning! Russ Owens In a message dated 9/12/2008 1:28:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, senrab at pathwaynet.com writes: I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? Any help appreciated. Rich _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/c1027bc9/attachment.html From betnden at gmail.com Fri Sep 12 19:26:48 2008 From: betnden at gmail.com (Dennis W) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:26:48 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem In-Reply-To: <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> References: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8@New> <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> Message-ID: <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3@mail.gmail.com> Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to work, connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' to the battery post will. Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial description made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been replaced that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or connection from the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still thinking it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. Dennis in eastexas On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney wrote: > > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid trigger. > > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the > "trigger > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the large > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another likely > culprit) or the connections at the battery. > > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... > > MM > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > Mark , > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the 2 > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to > start? > > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything up > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct the > problem--new ignition switch? > > Thanks, Dick> > > > Message: 4 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > > From: "Dick Barnes" > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When > I > > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/ > attachment-0001.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 5 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > > > > > MM > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When > I > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > > on > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > > slowly > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced > the > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked > > cables > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and > > relay > > to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/ > attachment.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Galaxie mailing list > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > > ************************************** > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 > 7:03 AM > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/79e0fcb4/attachment-0001.html From mark at moonware.net Fri Sep 12 19:42:14 2008 From: mark at moonware.net (Mark E. Mooney) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:42:14 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem In-Reply-To: <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3@mail.gmail.com> References: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8@New><013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <016301c91528$ce6217a0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> Sorry about the poor tigger information, but triggering the solenoid from the solenoid is the way to check if the solenoid is funky. MM _____ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dennis W Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 3:27 PM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to work, connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' to the battery post will. Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial description made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been replaced that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or connection from the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still thinking it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. Dennis in eastexas On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney wrote: Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid trigger. If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the "trigger the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the large amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another likely culprit) or the connections at the battery. Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... MM -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem Mark , By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the 2 small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to start? I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything up worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct the problem--new ignition switch? Thanks, Dick> > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > From: "Dick Barnes" > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/ attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > MM > > > > _____ > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > on > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked > cables > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and > relay > to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/ attachment.html > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > ************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 7:03 AM _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/4a826b1e/attachment.html From dngbat1 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 12 21:05:13 2008 From: dngbat1 at yahoo.com (Deb) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:05:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <615451.73603.qm@web52712.mail.re2.yahoo.com> What about the cable from solenoid to starter needing cleaned? Or ground cable maybe on the block? Deb From Djgrenoble at aol.com Fri Sep 12 23:05:09 2008 From: Djgrenoble at aol.com (Djgrenoble at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:05:09 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem Message-ID: Try turning on your headlights before you try to start the engine next time and see if there bright or dim and what happens when you try to start the engine. "The battery has a full charge," with a volt/ohmn meter or a load tester? You might try a jumper battery in parallel with the car battery and/or alone. I've had batteries go bad inside between the plates and you can get some crazy symptoms. Doug **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/dfe28fde/attachment.html From jsc.obc at juno.com Fri Sep 12 23:28:40 2008 From: jsc.obc at juno.com (John S Carter) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:28:40 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] starter problems Message-ID: <20080912.212841.2612.4.jsc.obc@juno.com> dennis has it right probably. it can be the circuit from the switch to the solenoid but is probably a poor ground at the solenoid or the solenoid.. you can go from big post to big post with jumper cables to eliminate teh solenoid and if it is ok then look at the small terminals. one should have an "i" over it. that is the ignition bypass wire to the points. the other wire is the solenoid engagement wire. go from battery side of solenoid to that little terminal with an old screwdriver and that should check the inside connections of solenoids. some replacement solenoids are imported and haave poor contact washers inside. also a voltmeter can be handy. check voltage at the starter side of the solenoid as it is engaged and see if voltage is lower than 9 volts. that will indicate voltage loss somewhere-- poor battery(too small) or poor connections or poor solenoid connections. i had a similar problem and it was simply a loose battery at the solenoid. it looked tight and i only found it when i accidentally pushed on the cable and it twisted. good luck. jc On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:26:51 -0300 galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca writes: > Send Galaxie mailing list submissions to > galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca > > You can reach the person managing the list at > galaxie-owner at lists.twistedpair.ca > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Galaxie digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Starter problem (Dale) > 2. Re Starting Problem (Dick Barnes) > 3. Re: Re Starting Problem (Mark E. Mooney) > 4. Re: Starter problem (GALAXIERUS at aol.com) > 5. Re: Re Starting Problem (Dennis W) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:50:09 -0500 > From: "Dale" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > > Message-ID: <27B165E701E849CAAA53579A383ACBA7 at Gier> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Is the connection between the battery posts and cable ends clean and > solid? > I've been baffled with "battery" problems that were simple conection > problems. And > mainly right at the battery. Have you removed the cables at the > battery, cleaned both > posts and cable ends and reconnected? You didn't mention checking > this. So just > asking. If you just clamped the jumper cables over the installed > cable ends on the > battery when bypassing the battery cables, then that might be the > problem. > > What is the CCA/CA rating of this battery? Is it "big" enough for > your FE engine? Just > another thought. I recently replaced a "small" 425CA battery on my > work car ( 4cyl ) > when I was having starting problems. Battery wasn't too old either, > just too small for the > job. > > Dale > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dick Barnes > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 12:06 PM > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. > After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will > click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results > in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed > until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further > problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor > and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by > running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and > relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/3addee 0f/attachment-0001.html > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:41:43 -0400 > From: "Dick Barnes" > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > To: > Message-ID: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8 at New> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Mark , > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper > across the 2 > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting > to start? > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw > anything up > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I > correct the > problem--new ignition switch? > > Thanks, Dick> > > > Message: 4 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > > From: "Dick Barnes" > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When I > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding > the key > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to > turn very > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the > engine > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I > have > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, > I have > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, > battery to > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0 a3/attachment-0001.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 5 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > > > > > MM > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick > Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When I > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding > the key > > on > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing to > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn > very > > slowly > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > starts > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > replaced the > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > checked > > cables > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground > and > > relay > > to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a 53/attachment.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Galaxie mailing list > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > > ************************************** > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: > 9/11/2008 > 7:03 AM > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:45:27 -0700 > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > > Message-ID: <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid > trigger. > > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the > "trigger > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the > large > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another > likely > culprit) or the connections at the battery. > > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... > > MM > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick > Barnes > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > Mark , > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper > across the 2 > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting > to start? > > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw > anything up > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I > correct the > problem--new ignition switch? > > Thanks, Dick> > > > Message: 4 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > > From: "Dick Barnes" > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When I > > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding > the key > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to > turn very > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the > engine > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I > have > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, > I have > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, > battery to > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0 a3/ > attachment-0001.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 5 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > > > > > MM > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick > Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When I > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding > the key > > on > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing to > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn > very > > slowly > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > starts > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > replaced the > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > checked > > cables > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground > and > > relay > > to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a 53/ > attachment.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Galaxie mailing list > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > > ************************************** > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: > 9/11/2008 > 7:03 AM > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:02:36 EDT > From: GALAXIERUS at aol.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > After reading the other responses, I must admit, that is a strange > sounding > problem. > To test the solenoid and starter, I pull the small connector that > is > closest to the battery connection, and jumper across it. This will > activate the > solenoid and thus the starter, if all is well, there. > If this works, you have a wiring problem or bad switch in the > dash. > The engine will not start when you jump this terminal, unless you > have the > key turned on. > Still, make sure it is not in gear. > Take two beers, and call me in the morning! > > Russ Owens > > > In a message dated 9/12/2008 1:28:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > senrab at pathwaynet.com writes: > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. > When I > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding > the key on > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing to hold > the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > slowly , then > increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts > there is > no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the > starter > motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables > by running > jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to > starter. > Where do I go next???? > Any help appreciated. > Rich > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new > fashion blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/c1027b c9/attachment-0001.html > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:26:48 -0500 > From: "Dennis W" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > > Message-ID: > <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3 at mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to > work, > connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' > to the > battery post will. > > Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial > description > made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been > replaced > that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or > connection from > the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still > thinking > it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. > > Dennis in eastexas > > On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney > wrote: > > > > > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid > trigger. > > > > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on > the > > "trigger > > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on > the large > > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another > likely > > culprit) or the connections at the battery. > > > > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... > > > > MM > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick > Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > > > Mark , > > > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper > across the 2 > > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting > to > > start? > > > > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw > anything up > > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I > correct the > > problem--new ignition switch? > > > > Thanks, Dick> > > > > > Message: 4 > > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > > > From: "Dick Barnes" > > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > To: > > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When > > I > > > > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After > holding the key > > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing > > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to > turn very > > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once > the engine > > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I > have > > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully > charged, I have > > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, > battery to > > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > > > Any help appreciated. > > > Rich > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > URL: > > > > > > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0 a3/ > > > attachment-0001.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Message: 5 > > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > > > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > > > > > > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > > > > > > > > > MM > > > > > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick > Barnes > > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > > > > > > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is > cold. When > > I > > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After > holding the key > > > on > > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. > continuing to > > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn > very > > > slowly > > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the > engine starts > > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > replaced > > the > > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > checked > > > cables > > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to > ground and > > > relay > > > to starter. Where do I go next???? > > > Any help appreciated. > > > Rich > > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > URL: > > > > > > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a 53/ > > > attachment.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Galaxie mailing list > > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > > > ************************************** > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > ---- > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: > 9/11/2008 > > 7:03 AM > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Galaxie mailing list > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Galaxie mailing list > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/79e0fc b4/attachment.html > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 3 > ************************************** > > ____________________________________________________________ No more waiting. Click now to experience the thrill of high speed Internet! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nAYyBnhdXfp7wFoZzNFfuCerV29kNSxIs553uMfafs13iNr/ From betnden at gmail.com Sat Sep 13 00:20:54 2008 From: betnden at gmail.com (Dennis W) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:20:54 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem In-Reply-To: <016301c91528$ce6217a0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> References: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8@New> <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3@mail.gmail.com> <016301c91528$ce6217a0$0901a8c0@MooneyGraphic> Message-ID: <8c0c92e10809122020l76080e1ej97189dcc8f4c788f@mail.gmail.com> One thing I notice constantly is that nobody seems to really understand the solenoids or are not able to talk about them without confusion. I've been working with them all my life, longer than they have been around, and they are still a puzzle for most of the older folks. The most common problems are bad connections around them and bad contacts inside them. The other one is a bad ground for the solenoid itself where it bolts onto the fender. For the first ones heat is a key to the problem and it's location. If it doesn't work well or is sluggish, check for heat in the connections at the battery as well. Where the warmth is coming from will tell a lot about the fix required. One of my 'fixes' is to take the bottom off and clean and relocate the contacts. People again don't know the importance of using the nut holding the big posts in place when removing wires from them. Not doing so will allow the post to move, changing the contact position inside it, creating more problems. Mine still bite me once in a while. Dennis in eastexas On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Mark E. Mooney wrote: > Sorry about the poor tigger information, but triggering the solenoid from > the solenoid is the way to check if the solenoid is funky. > > > > MM > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto: > galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] *On Behalf Of *Dennis W > *Sent:* Friday, September 12, 2008 3:27 PM > *To:* A list for Ford Galaxie owners. > *Subject:* Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > > > Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to work, > connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' to the > battery post will. > > Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial description > made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been replaced > that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or connection from > the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still thinking > it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. > > Dennis in eastexas > > On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney wrote: > > > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid trigger. > > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the > "trigger > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the large > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another likely > culprit) or the connections at the battery. > > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... > > MM > > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > Mark , > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the 2 > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to > start? > > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything up > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct the > problem--new ignition switch? > > Thanks, Dick> > > > Message: 4 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 > > From: "Dick Barnes" > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When > I > > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/ > attachment-0001.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 5 > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? > > > > > > > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. > > > > > > > > MM > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > > > > > > > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When > I > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key > > on > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very > > slowly > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced > the > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked > > cables > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and > > relay > > to starter. Where do I go next???? > > Any help appreciated. > > Rich > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/ > attachment.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Galaxie mailing list > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 > > ************************************** > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 > 7:03 AM > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/a2722cd9/attachment.html From wayne553 at maine.rr.com Mon Sep 15 09:52:46 2008 From: wayne553 at maine.rr.com (Wayne553) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:52:46 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Message-ID: <000e01c91731$f42b8920$8401a8c0@shop> Has anyone heard from our Texans,after Ike? wayne From senrab at pathwaynet.com Mon Sep 15 11:33:19 2008 From: senrab at pathwaynet.com (Dick Barnes) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:33:19 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem References: Message-ID: <001601c91740$1c50e860$0bd22ed8@New> First, thanks to all who have responded with advice, I really appreciate it! The problem still exists, here's what I've done to try to solve it in addition to the new starter and solenoid. All cables have been removed, inspected and all connections cleaned including all cable ends, starter terminal, engine block where ground connects, battery posts ect. All connections are tight. Battery is 675 cca and has been more than powerful enough until this came up. I have also connected jumper cables from battery to solenoid, solenoid to starter, battery to ground. I have connecter jumper cables from my 2007 silverado to battery and also directly to solenoid and to engine block. Triggered the solenoid with jumper from batt positive to solenoid. Nothing has had any effect, problem remains the same. It takes time to try each of these because once the starter begins to turn properly the problem disappears until it has set for several hours. Here's a new wrinkle. This morning I 1st turned on the headlights and they were very dim, tried the starter for a few seconds, same thing, 1st nothing, then solenoid clicked. At that point I turned off ignition and the headlights slowly brightened, hit the starter again and it worked normally! Obviously there is a bad connection somewhere in the system that seems to make contact after demand is put on it, but where in the h--l is it! Again thanks to all for your input, Regards, Dick ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:37 PM Subject: Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 4 > Send Galaxie mailing list submissions to > galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca > > You can reach the person managing the list at > galaxie-owner at lists.twistedpair.ca > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Galaxie digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Re Starting Problem (Mark E. Mooney) > 2. Re: Starter problem (Deb) > 3. Re: Starter problem (Djgrenoble at aol.com) > 4. starter problems (John S Carter) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:42:14 -0700 > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <016301c91528$ce6217a0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Sorry about the poor tigger information, but triggering the solenoid from > the solenoid is the way to check if the solenoid is funky. > > > > MM > > > > _____ > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dennis W > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 3:27 PM > To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > > > Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to work, > connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' to the > battery post will. > > Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial description > made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been replaced > that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or connection > from > the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still thinking > it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. > > Dennis in eastexas > > On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney wrote: > > > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid trigger. > > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the > "trigger > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the large > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another likely > culprit) or the connections at the battery. > > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... > > MM > > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > Mark , > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the > 2 > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to > start? > > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything > up > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct > the > problem--new ignition switch? > > Thanks, Dick> > >> Message: 4 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> From: "Dick Barnes" >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: >> Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When >> I > >> turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key >> on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing >> to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very >> slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine >> starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to >> ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0a3/ > /attachment-0001.html> > attachment-0001.html >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> >> >> >> Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> >> >> >> MM >> >> >> >> _____ >> >> From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes >> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> >> >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When >> I >> turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key >> on >> start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to >> hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very >> slowly >> , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts >> there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced >> the >> starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked >> cables >> by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and >> relay >> to starter. Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a53/ > /attachment.html> > attachment.html >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> ************************************** > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 > 7:03 AM > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/4a826b1e/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:05:13 -0700 (PDT) > From: Deb > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: <615451.73603.qm at web52712.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > What about the cable from solenoid to starter needing cleaned? Or ground > cable maybe on the block? > > Deb > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:05:09 EDT > From: Djgrenoble at aol.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Try turning on your headlights before you try to start the engine next > time > and see if there bright or dim and what happens when you try to start the > engine. "The battery has a full charge," with a volt/ohmn meter or a load > tester? > You might try a jumper battery in parallel with the car battery and/or > alone. > I've had batteries go bad inside between the plates and you can get some > crazy > symptoms. > Doug > > > > **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion > blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/dfe28fde/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:28:40 -0500 > From: John S Carter > Subject: [GALAXIE] starter problems > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: <20080912.212841.2612.4.jsc.obc at juno.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > dennis has it right probably. it can be the circuit from the switch to > the solenoid but is probably a poor ground at the solenoid or the > solenoid.. you can go from big post to big post with jumper cables to > eliminate teh solenoid and if it is ok then look at the small terminals. > one should have an "i" over it. that is the ignition bypass wire to the > points. the other wire is the solenoid engagement wire. go from battery > side of solenoid to that little terminal with an old screwdriver and that > should check the inside connections of solenoids. some replacement > solenoids are imported and haave poor contact washers inside. > also a voltmeter can be handy. check voltage at the starter side of the > solenoid as it is engaged and see if voltage is lower than 9 volts. that > will indicate voltage loss somewhere-- poor battery(too small) or poor > connections or poor solenoid connections. i had a similar problem and it > was simply a loose battery at the solenoid. it looked tight and i only > found it when i accidentally pushed on the cable and it twisted. > > good luck. > jc > On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:26:51 -0300 galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca > writes: >> Send Galaxie mailing list submissions to >> galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> galaxie-owner at lists.twistedpair.ca >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Galaxie digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Starter problem (Dale) >> 2. Re Starting Problem (Dick Barnes) >> 3. Re: Re Starting Problem (Mark E. Mooney) >> 4. Re: Starter problem (GALAXIERUS at aol.com) >> 5. Re: Re Starting Problem (Dennis W) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:50:09 -0500 >> From: "Dale" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." >> >> Message-ID: <27B165E701E849CAAA53579A383ACBA7 at Gier> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> >> Is the connection between the battery posts and cable ends clean and >> solid? >> I've been baffled with "battery" problems that were simple conection >> problems. And >> mainly right at the battery. Have you removed the cables at the >> battery, cleaned both >> posts and cable ends and reconnected? You didn't mention checking >> this. So just >> asking. If you just clamped the jumper cables over the installed >> cable ends on the >> battery when bypassing the battery cables, then that might be the >> problem. >> >> What is the CCA/CA rating of this battery? Is it "big" enough for >> your FE engine? Just >> another thought. I recently replaced a "small" 425CA battery on my >> work car ( 4cyl ) >> when I was having starting problems. Battery wasn't too old either, >> just too small for the >> job. >> >> Dale >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Dick Barnes >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 12:06 PM >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. >> After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will >> click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results >> in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed >> until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further >> problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor >> and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by >> running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and >> relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/3addee > 0f/attachment-0001.html >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:41:43 -0400 >> From: "Dick Barnes" >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> To: >> Message-ID: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8 at New> >> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; >> reply-type=original >> >> Mark , >> >> By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper >> across the 2 >> small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting >> to start? >> I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw >> anything up >> worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I >> correct the >> problem--new ignition switch? >> >> Thanks, Dick> >> >> > Message: 4 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> > From: "Dick Barnes" >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: >> > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing >> > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to >> turn very >> > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the >> engine >> > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I >> have >> > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, >> I have >> > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, >> battery to >> > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0 > a3/attachment-0001.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > Message: 5 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> > From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> > >> > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> > >> > >> > >> > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> > >> > >> > >> > MM >> > >> > >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > >> > >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on >> > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to >> > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn >> very >> > slowly >> > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine >> starts >> > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced the >> > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked >> > cables >> > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground >> and >> > relay >> > to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a > 53/attachment.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Galaxie mailing list >> > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > >> > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> > ************************************** >> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: >> 9/11/2008 >> 7:03 AM >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:45:27 -0700 >> From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> Message-ID: <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> >> Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid >> trigger. >> >> If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the >> "trigger >> the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the >> large >> amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another >> likely >> culprit) or the connections at the battery. >> >> Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... >> >> MM >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> >> Mark , >> >> By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper >> across the 2 >> small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting >> to start? >> >> I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw >> anything up >> worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I >> correct the >> problem--new ignition switch? >> >> Thanks, Dick> >> >> > Message: 4 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> > From: "Dick Barnes" >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: >> > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing >> > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to >> turn very >> > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the >> engine >> > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I >> have >> > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, >> I have >> > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, >> battery to >> > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0 > a3/ >> attachment-0001.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > Message: 5 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> > From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> > >> > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> > >> > >> > >> > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> > >> > >> > >> > MM >> > >> > >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > >> > >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on >> > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to >> > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn >> very >> > slowly >> > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine >> starts >> > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced the >> > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked >> > cables >> > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground >> and >> > relay >> > to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602a > 53/ >> attachment.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Galaxie mailing list >> > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > >> > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> > ************************************** >> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --- >> ---- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: >> 9/11/2008 >> 7:03 AM >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:02:36 EDT >> From: GALAXIERUS at aol.com >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> After reading the other responses, I must admit, that is a strange >> sounding >> problem. >> To test the solenoid and starter, I pull the small connector that >> is >> closest to the battery connection, and jumper across it. This will >> activate the >> solenoid and thus the starter, if all is well, there. >> If this works, you have a wiring problem or bad switch in the >> dash. >> The engine will not start when you jump this terminal, unless you >> have the >> key turned on. >> Still, make sure it is not in gear. >> Take two beers, and call me in the morning! >> >> Russ Owens >> >> >> In a message dated 9/12/2008 1:28:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> senrab at pathwaynet.com writes: >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. >> When I >> turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key on >> start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to hold >> the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very >> slowly , then >> increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts >> there is >> no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the >> starter >> motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables >> by running >> jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to >> starter. >> Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> >> >> >> **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new >> fashion blog, >> plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. >> (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/c1027b > c9/attachment-0001.html >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:26:48 -0500 >> From: "Dennis W" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." >> >> Message-ID: >> <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3 at mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to >> work, >> connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' >> to the >> battery post will. >> >> Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial >> description >> made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been >> replaced >> that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or >> connection from >> the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still >> thinking >> it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. >> >> Dennis in eastexas >> >> On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney >> wrote: >> >> > >> > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid >> trigger. >> > >> > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on >> the >> > "trigger >> > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on >> the large >> > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another >> likely >> > culprit) or the connections at the battery. >> > >> > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... >> > >> > MM >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM >> > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> > >> > Mark , >> > >> > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper >> across the 2 >> > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting >> to >> > start? >> > >> > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw >> anything up >> > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I >> correct the >> > problem--new ignition switch? >> > >> > Thanks, Dick> >> > >> > > Message: 4 >> > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> > > From: "Dick Barnes" >> > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > > To: >> > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> > > >> > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When >> > I >> > >> > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After >> holding the key >> > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing >> > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to >> turn very >> > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once >> the engine >> > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I >> have >> > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully >> charged, I have >> > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, >> battery to >> > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > > Any help appreciated. >> > > Rich >> > > -------------- next part -------------- >> > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > > URL: >> > > >> > >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc0 > a3/ >> > >> > attachment-0001.html ments/20080912/e25cc0a3/attachment-0001.html> >> > > >> > > ------------------------------ >> > > >> > > Message: 5 >> > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> > > >> > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > MM >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > _____ >> > > >> > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When >> > I >> > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After >> holding the key >> > > on >> > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to >> > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn >> very >> > > slowly >> > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the >> engine starts >> > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced >> > the >> > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked >> > > cables >> > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to >> ground and >> > > relay >> > > to starter. 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TAKE CARE RANDY -----Original Message----- From: Wayne553 Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:52 AM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Has anyone heard from our Texans,after Ike? wayne _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From terence.turner at lmco.com Mon Sep 15 15:01:14 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:01:14 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem In-Reply-To: <001601c91740$1c50e860$0bd22ed8@New> References: <001601c91740$1c50e860$0bd22ed8@New> Message-ID: When the dimming situation is in effect, can you do a voltage check, first across the batteryto establish a baseline, then from the battery terminal to the ignition circuit, where it connects to the ignition switch? I believe it's the battery wire, which is heavy gauge yellow from what I remember. Is it possible that you have resistance where the solenoid stack up is, the "hot" side where the battery connects? Maybe the wire that is usually sandwiched between the cable and solenoid, which is the "battery" wire for the ignition circuit. You shouldn't see a significant drop in voltage. Terry Turner 63 Galaxie Conv. -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:33 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem First, thanks to all who have responded with advice, I really appreciate it! The problem still exists, here's what I've done to try to solve it in addition to the new starter and solenoid. All cables have been removed, inspected and all connections cleaned including all cable ends, starter terminal, engine block where ground connects, battery posts ect. All connections are tight. Battery is 675 cca and has been more than powerful enough until this came up. I have also connected jumper cables from battery to solenoid, solenoid to starter, battery to ground. I have connecter jumper cables from my 2007 silverado to battery and also directly to solenoid and to engine block. Triggered the solenoid with jumper from batt positive to solenoid. Nothing has had any effect, problem remains the same. It takes time to try each of these because once the starter begins to turn properly the problem disappears until it has set for several hours. Here's a new wrinkle. This morning I 1st turned on the headlights and they were very dim, tried the starter for a few seconds, same thing, 1st nothing, then solenoid clicked. At that point I turned off ignition and the headlights slowly brightened, hit the starter again and it worked normally! Obviously there is a bad connection somewhere in the system that seems to make contact after demand is put on it, but where in the h--l is it! Again thanks to all for your input, Regards, Dick ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:37 PM Subject: Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 4 > Send Galaxie mailing list submissions to > galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca > > You can reach the person managing the list at > galaxie-owner at lists.twistedpair.ca > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Galaxie digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Re Starting Problem (Mark E. Mooney) > 2. Re: Starter problem (Deb) > 3. Re: Starter problem (Djgrenoble at aol.com) > 4. starter problems (John S Carter) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:42:14 -0700 > From: "Mark E. Mooney" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <016301c91528$ce6217a0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Sorry about the poor tigger information, but triggering the solenoid from > the solenoid is the way to check if the solenoid is funky. > > > > MM > > > > _____ > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dennis W > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 3:27 PM > To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > > > Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to work, > connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' to the > battery post will. > > Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial description > made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been replaced > that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or connection > from > the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still thinking > it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. > > Dennis in eastexas > > On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney wrote: > > > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid trigger. > > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the > "trigger > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the large > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another likely > culprit) or the connections at the battery. > > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... > > MM > > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem > > Mark , > > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper across the > 2 > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting to > start? > > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw anything > up > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I correct > the > problem--new ignition switch? > > Thanks, Dick> > >> Message: 4 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> From: "Dick Barnes" >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: >> Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When >> I > >> turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key >> on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing >> to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very >> slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine >> starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to >> ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc 0a3/ > /attachment-0001.html> > attachment-0001.html >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> >> >> >> Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> >> >> >> MM >> >> >> >> _____ >> >> From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes >> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> >> >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. When >> I >> turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding the key >> on >> start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. continuing to >> hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very >> slowly >> , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts >> there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced >> the >> starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked >> cables >> by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and >> relay >> to starter. Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602 a53/ > /attachment.html> > attachment.html >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> ************************************** > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- > ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 > 7:03 AM > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/4a826 b1e/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:05:13 -0700 (PDT) > From: Deb > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: <615451.73603.qm at web52712.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > What about the cable from solenoid to starter needing cleaned? Or ground > cable maybe on the block? > > Deb > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:05:09 EDT > From: Djgrenoble at aol.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Try turning on your headlights before you try to start the engine next > time > and see if there bright or dim and what happens when you try to start the > engine. "The battery has a full charge," with a volt/ohmn meter or a load > tester? > You might try a jumper battery in parallel with the car battery and/or > alone. > I've had batteries go bad inside between the plates and you can get some > crazy > symptoms. > Doug > > > > **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion > blog, > plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. > (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/dfe28 fde/attachment-0001.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:28:40 -0500 > From: John S Carter > Subject: [GALAXIE] starter problems > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Message-ID: <20080912.212841.2612.4.jsc.obc at juno.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > dennis has it right probably. it can be the circuit from the switch to > the solenoid but is probably a poor ground at the solenoid or the > solenoid.. you can go from big post to big post with jumper cables to > eliminate teh solenoid and if it is ok then look at the small terminals. > one should have an "i" over it. that is the ignition bypass wire to the > points. the other wire is the solenoid engagement wire. go from battery > side of solenoid to that little terminal with an old screwdriver and that > should check the inside connections of solenoids. some replacement > solenoids are imported and haave poor contact washers inside. > also a voltmeter can be handy. check voltage at the starter side of the > solenoid as it is engaged and see if voltage is lower than 9 volts. that > will indicate voltage loss somewhere-- poor battery(too small) or poor > connections or poor solenoid connections. i had a similar problem and it > was simply a loose battery at the solenoid. it looked tight and i only > found it when i accidentally pushed on the cable and it twisted. > > good luck. > jc > On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:26:51 -0300 galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca > writes: >> Send Galaxie mailing list submissions to >> galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> galaxie-request at lists.twistedpair.ca >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> galaxie-owner at lists.twistedpair.ca >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Galaxie digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Starter problem (Dale) >> 2. Re Starting Problem (Dick Barnes) >> 3. Re: Re Starting Problem (Mark E. Mooney) >> 4. Re: Starter problem (GALAXIERUS at aol.com) >> 5. Re: Re Starting Problem (Dennis W) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:50:09 -0500 >> From: "Dale" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." >> >> Message-ID: <27B165E701E849CAAA53579A383ACBA7 at Gier> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> >> Is the connection between the battery posts and cable ends clean and >> solid? >> I've been baffled with "battery" problems that were simple conection >> problems. And >> mainly right at the battery. Have you removed the cables at the >> battery, cleaned both >> posts and cable ends and reconnected? You didn't mention checking >> this. So just >> asking. If you just clamped the jumper cables over the installed >> cable ends on the >> battery when bypassing the battery cables, then that might be the >> problem. >> >> What is the CCA/CA rating of this battery? Is it "big" enough for >> your FE engine? Just >> another thought. I recently replaced a "small" 425CA battery on my >> work car ( 4cyl ) >> when I was having starting problems. Battery wasn't too old either, >> just too small for the >> job. >> >> Dale >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Dick Barnes >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 12:06 PM >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I turn the key there is initially no response at all. >> After holding the key on start for a few seconds the relay will >> click,then chatter. continuing to hold the switch on start results >> in the starter begining to turn very slowly , then increase in speed >> until it turns normally. Once the engine starts there is no further >> problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the starter motor >> and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables by >> running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and >> relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/3adde e > 0f/attachment-0001.html >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:41:43 -0400 >> From: "Dick Barnes" >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> To: >> Message-ID: <008601c91507$348ed4e0$10d52ed8 at New> >> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; >> reply-type=original >> >> Mark , >> >> By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper >> across the 2 >> small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting >> to start? >> I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw >> anything up >> worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I >> correct the >> problem--new ignition switch? >> >> Thanks, Dick> >> >> > Message: 4 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> > From: "Dick Barnes" >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: >> > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing >> > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to >> turn very >> > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the >> engine >> > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I >> have >> > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, >> I have >> > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, >> battery to >> > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc 0 > a3/attachment-0001.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > Message: 5 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> > From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> > >> > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> > >> > >> > >> > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> > >> > >> > >> > MM >> > >> > >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > >> > >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on >> > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to >> > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn >> very >> > slowly >> > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine >> starts >> > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced the >> > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked >> > cables >> > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground >> and >> > relay >> > to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602 a > 53/attachment.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Galaxie mailing list >> > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > >> > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> > ************************************** >> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - > ------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: >> 9/11/2008 >> 7:03 AM >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:45:27 -0700 >> From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> Message-ID: <013201c91507$ba14ced0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> >> Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid >> trigger. >> >> If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on the >> "trigger >> the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on the >> large >> amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another >> likely >> culprit) or the connections at the battery. >> >> Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... >> >> MM >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> >> Mark , >> >> By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper >> across the 2 >> small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting >> to start? >> >> I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw >> anything up >> worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I >> correct the >> problem--new ignition switch? >> >> Thanks, Dick> >> >> > Message: 4 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> > From: "Dick Barnes" >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: >> > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing >> > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to >> turn very >> > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the >> engine >> > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I >> have >> > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, >> I have >> > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, >> battery to >> > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc 0 > a3/ >> attachment-0001.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > Message: 5 >> > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> > From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> > >> > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> > >> > >> > >> > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> > >> > >> > >> > MM >> > >> > >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > >> > >> > >> > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When I >> > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key >> > on >> > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to >> > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn >> very >> > slowly >> > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine >> starts >> > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced the >> > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked >> > cables >> > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground >> and >> > relay >> > to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > Any help appreciated. >> > Rich >> > >> > -------------- next part -------------- >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > URL: >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602 a > 53/ >> attachment.html >> > >> > ------------------------------ >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Galaxie mailing list >> > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > >> > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> > ************************************** >> >> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - > --- >> ---- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: >> 9/11/2008 >> 7:03 AM >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:02:36 EDT >> From: GALAXIERUS at aol.com >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> After reading the other responses, I must admit, that is a strange >> sounding >> problem. >> To test the solenoid and starter, I pull the small connector that >> is >> closest to the battery connection, and jumper across it. This will >> activate the >> solenoid and thus the starter, if all is well, there. >> If this works, you have a wiring problem or bad switch in the >> dash. >> The engine will not start when you jump this terminal, unless you >> have the >> key turned on. >> Still, make sure it is not in gear. >> Take two beers, and call me in the morning! >> >> Russ Owens >> >> >> In a message dated 9/12/2008 1:28:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> senrab at pathwaynet.com writes: >> >> I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is cold. >> When I >> turn the key there is initially no response at all. After holding >> the key on >> start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to hold >> the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn very >> slowly , then >> increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the engine starts >> there is >> no further problem until the next cold start. I have replaced the >> starter >> motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have checked cables >> by running >> jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to ground and relay to >> starter. >> Where do I go next???? >> Any help appreciated. >> Rich >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> >> >> >> **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new >> fashion blog, >> plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. >> (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/c1027 b > c9/attachment-0001.html >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:26:48 -0500 >> From: "Dennis W" >> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." >> >> Message-ID: >> <8c0c92e10809121526i467dd9d0i925b028c317d76e3 at mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> Mark, you cannot cross the 2 'little posts' to make the solenoid to >> work, >> connecting the front (closest to the positive post) 'little post' >> to the >> battery post will. >> >> Dick, you can't fix it by 'throwing parts at it'. The initial >> description >> made me think of a slow-to-respond solenoid, but if it has been >> replaced >> that may not be the problem. It might be a positive cable or >> connection from >> the battery, or maybe a bad ground to the solenoid, but I'm still >> thinking >> it's related to the slow-to-respond solenoid. >> >> Dennis in eastexas >> >> On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Mark E. Mooney >> wrote: >> >> > >> > Yes, the two little posts, when crossed will make the solenoid >> trigger. >> > >> > If it triggers and the starter spins quickly, the problem is on >> the >> > "trigger >> > the solenoid side of things", if it acts the same way, it is on >> the large >> > amperage side, either at the solenoid, the starter ground (another >> likely >> > culprit) or the connections at the battery. >> > >> > Do take it out of gear, and don't stand in front of it.... >> > >> > MM >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:42 AM >> > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > Subject: [GALAXIE] Re Starting Problem >> > >> > Mark , >> > >> > By "closing the small circuit" do you mean connecting a jumper >> across the 2 >> > small terminals on the solenoid? Would I do this before attempting >> to >> > start? >> > >> > I know this is probably pretty basic, but I don't want to screw >> anything up >> > worse than it already is. If that works how would you suggest I >> correct the >> > problem--new ignition switch? >> > >> > Thanks, Dick> >> > >> > > Message: 4 >> > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:06:16 -0400 >> > > From: "Dick Barnes" >> > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > > To: >> > > Message-ID: <006901c914f9$df36c2d0$5cd52ed8 at New> >> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" >> > > >> > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When >> > I >> > >> > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After >> holding the key >> > > on start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing >> > > to hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to >> turn very >> > > slowly , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once >> the engine >> > > starts there is no further problem until the next cold start. I >> have >> > > replaced the starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully >> charged, I have >> > > checked cables by running jumper cables from battery to relay, >> battery to >> > > ground and relay to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > > Any help appreciated. >> > > Rich >> > > -------------- next part -------------- >> > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > > URL: >> > > >> > >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/e25cc 0 > a3/ >> > >> > attachment-0001.html ments/20080912/e25cc0a3/attachment-0001.html> >> > > >> > > ------------------------------ >> > > >> > > Message: 5 >> > > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:07 -0700 >> > > From: "Mark E. Mooney" >> > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" >> >> > > Message-ID: <00e501c914fe$75c9d4e0$0901a8c0 at MooneyGraphic> >> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> > > >> > > If you close the small circuit at the solenoid what happens? >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Sounds like the key-to-solenoid circuit is crusty. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > MM >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > _____ >> > > >> > > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick >> Barnes >> > > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 10:06 AM >> > > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > > Subject: [GALAXIE] Starter problem >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > I have a starting problem with my 1966 352 when the engine is >> cold. When >> > I >> > > turn the key there is initially no response at all. After >> holding the key >> > > on >> > > start for a few seconds the relay will click,then chatter. >> continuing to >> > > hold the switch on start results in the starter begining to turn >> very >> > > slowly >> > > , then increase in speed until it turns normally. Once the >> engine starts >> > > there is no further problem until the next cold start. I have >> replaced >> > the >> > > starter motor and solenoid, battery is fully charged, I have >> checked >> > > cables >> > > by running jumper cables from battery to relay, battery to >> ground and >> > > relay >> > > to starter. Where do I go next???? >> > > Any help appreciated. >> > > Rich >> > > >> > > -------------- next part -------------- >> > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> > > URL: >> > > >> > >> > >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/5b602 a > 53/ >> > >> > attachment.html /20080912/5b602a53/attachment.html> >> > > >> > > ------------------------------ >> > > >> > > _______________________________________________ >> > > Galaxie mailing list >> > > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > > >> > > End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 2 >> > > ************************************** >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - > --- >> > ---- >> > >> > >> > >> > No virus found in this incoming message. >> > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> > Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: >> 9/11/2008 >> > 7:03 AM >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Galaxie mailing list >> > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Galaxie mailing list >> > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> > >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080912/79e0f c > b4/attachment.html >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Galaxie mailing list >> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie >> >> End of Galaxie Digest, Vol 66, Issue 3 >> ************************************** >> >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > No more waiting. 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Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.20/1666 - Release Date: 9/11/2008 7:03 AM _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From betnden at gmail.com Mon Sep 15 17:04:23 2008 From: betnden at gmail.com (Dennis W) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:04:23 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] ike In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8c0c92e10809151304s32cd9a0fq23a274040e337200@mail.gmail.com> The eye went right over my house! But that was just after it was downgraded to a tropical storm. I have lots of big Oak and Hickory trees around me so they deflected the wind. We lost power for 2 hours, from the start of NHRA qualifications until 2 minutes after the end of it. The only real loss was a cover on the Comet that shredded in the wind. When I was a teen living west of Beaumont in 1957, Audrey went through our area. I remember watching the floor rise and fall as the house shook. Back then, the only concerns were during the hurricane, and when the wind stopped we went out and played in the water in the ditch in front of the house. Later, on a trip to High Island to fish the Galveston Bay, I saw a freighter sitting off in the distance north of the highway, and it was more than 2 miles from the beach. I remember wondering how it got there. I hope your conditions get better, Randy, it'll take time but it'll heal. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Randy Miller wrote: > IM IN HOUSTON > WE ARE WITHOUT POWER > OTHER THAN THAT WE ARE OK > HOW IS DENNIS IN EAST TEXAS? > TAKE CARE > RANDY > > -----Original Message----- > From: Wayne553 > Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:52 AM > To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. > Subject: [GALAXIE] ike > > Has anyone heard from our Texans,after Ike? > wayne > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080915/b6cc8929/attachment.html From sturand at aol.com Mon Sep 15 18:15:45 2008 From: sturand at aol.com (Randy Miller) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:15:45 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Message-ID: WE HAD THE CENTER OVER OUR HOUSE AT 4AM: I WAS 7 @WHEN AUDRY HIT BEAUMONT WOW TIME FLIES -----Original Message----- From: Dennis W Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 3:04 PM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] ike The eye went right over my house! But that was just after it was downgraded to a tropical storm. I have lots of big Oak and Hickory trees around me so they deflected the wind. We lost power for 2 hours, from the start of NHRA qualifications until 2 minutes after the end of it. The only real loss was a cover on the Comet that shredded in the wind. When I was a teen living west of Beaumont in 1957, Audrey went through our area. I remember watching the floor rise and fall as the house shook. Back then, the only concerns were during the hurricane, and when the wind stopped we went out and played in the water in the ditch in front of the house. Later, on a trip to High Island to fish the Galveston Bay, I saw a freighter sitting off in the distance north of the highway, and it was more than 2 miles from the beach. I remember wondering how it got there. I hope your conditions get better, Randy, it'll take time but it'll heal. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Randy Miller wrote: IM IN HOUSTON WE ARE WITHOUT POWER OTHER THAN THAT WE ARE OK HOW IS DENNIS IN EAST TEXAS? TAKE CARE RANDY -----Original Message----- From: Wayne553 Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:52 AM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Has anyone heard from our Texans,after Ike? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? & [The entire original message is not included]= -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080915/8063d8d3/attachment.html From senrab at pathwaynet.com Mon Sep 15 18:59:38 2008 From: senrab at pathwaynet.com (Dick Barnes) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:59:38 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time References: Message-ID: Back again, I dont have a voltmeter to check voltage as suggested and to be honest, I wouldn't know how to use one if I did. I do have a shop manual which outlines various tests, one of which says to bypass the solenoid by connecting a jumper cable between the large posts on the solenoid. When I do that nothing happens except sparks and cable gets hot. Does this indicate anything or am I reading the manual wrong. Also I left out of my lest posting that I have also cleaned the metal on the fender under the solenoid to make a good ground. Thanks again, Dick > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:01:14 -0700 > From: "Turner, Terence" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > When the dimming situation is in effect, can you do a voltage check, > first across the batteryto establish a baseline, then from the battery > terminal to the ignition circuit, where it connects to the ignition > switch? I believe it's the battery wire, which is heavy gauge yellow > from what I remember. Is it possible that you have resistance where the > solenoid stack up is, the "hot" side where the battery connects? Maybe > the wire that is usually sandwiched between the cable and solenoid, > which is the "battery" wire for the ignition circuit. You shouldn't see > a significant drop in voltage. > Terry Turner > 63 Galaxie Conv. > > -----Original Message----->>> By " From terence.turner at lmco.com Mon Sep 15 19:16:37 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:16:37 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You know, it sounds to me like the starter is causing the extra resistance, but not sure. I would be tempted to replace the starter if that is the case. Terry Turner > 63 Galaxie Conv. -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dick Barnes Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 3:00 PM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time Back again, I dont have a voltmeter to check voltage as suggested and to be honest, I wouldn't know how to use one if I did. I do have a shop manual which outlines various tests, one of which says to bypass the solenoid by connecting a jumper cable between the large posts on the solenoid. When I do that nothing happens except sparks and cable gets hot. Does this indicate anything or am I reading the manual wrong. Also I left out of my lest posting that I have also cleaned the metal on the fender under the solenoid to make a good ground. Thanks again, Dick > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:01:14 -0700 > From: "Turner, Terence" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > When the dimming situation is in effect, can you do a voltage check, > first across the batteryto establish a baseline, then from the battery > terminal to the ignition circuit, where it connects to the ignition > switch? I believe it's the battery wire, which is heavy gauge yellow > from what I remember. Is it possible that you have resistance where > the solenoid stack up is, the "hot" side where the battery connects? > Maybe the wire that is usually sandwiched between the cable and > solenoid, which is the "battery" wire for the ignition circuit. You > shouldn't see a significant drop in voltage. > Terry Turner > 63 Galaxie Conv. > > -----Original Message----->>> By " _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From galaxierus at aol.com Mon Sep 15 21:47:40 2008 From: galaxierus at aol.com (galaxierus at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:47:40 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CAE5ACF5010C50-85C-2ED8@FWM-M01.sysops.aol.com> ? YOu need to get a volt meter. They are easy to use. Black to negative, red to positive, using the DC volt scale. ?GET ONE!! ? As far as sparks, you should NOT have sparks. Sparks indicates a loose or dirty connection. ? Wherever those sparks are, is the first place to look for clean and tight connections. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Dick Barnes To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 4:59 pm Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time Back again, I dont have a voltmeter to check voltage as suggested and to be honest, I wouldn't know how to use one if I did. I do have a shop manual which outlines various tests, one of which says to bypass the solenoid by connecting a jumper cable between the large posts on the solenoid. When I do that nothing happens except sparks and cable gets hot. Does this indicate anything or am I reading the manual wrong. Also I left out of my lest posting that I have also cleaned the metal on the fender under the solenoid to make a good ground. Thanks again, Dick > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:01:14 -0700 > From: "Turner, Terence" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > When the dimming situation is in effect, can you do a voltage check, > first across the batteryto establish a baseline, then from the battery > terminal to the ignition circuit, where it connects to the ignition > switch? I believe it's the battery wire, which is heavy gauge yellow > from what I remember. Is it possible that you have resistance where the > solenoid stack up is, the "hot" side where the battery connects? Maybe > the wire that is usually sandwiched between the cable and solenoid, > which is the "battery" wire for the ignition circuit. You shouldn't see > a significant drop in voltage. > Terry Turner > 63 Galaxie Conv. > > -----Original Message----->>> By " _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080915/d61b3866/attachment-0001.html From betnden at gmail.com Mon Sep 15 23:36:52 2008 From: betnden at gmail.com (Dennis W) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:36:52 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time In-Reply-To: <8CAE5ACF5010C50-85C-2ED8@FWM-M01.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CAE5ACF5010C50-85C-2ED8@FWM-M01.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8c0c92e10809151936y12bc451bl9952de0048d2893c@mail.gmail.com> I think it would be easier to replace the battery with a known good one. I'll bet that fixes it. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 7:47 PM, wrote: > YOu need to get a volt meter. They are easy to use. Black to negative, > red to positive, using the DC volt scale. > GET ONE!! > As far as sparks, you should NOT have sparks. Sparks indicates a loose or > dirty connection. > Wherever those sparks are, is the first place to look for clean and tight > connections. > > Russ Owens > 65-66 Galaxie Collector > Milwaukee WI > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dick Barnes > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Sent: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 4:59 pm > Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time > > Back again, I dont have a voltmeter to check voltage as suggested and to be > honest, I wouldn't know how to use one if I did. I do have a shop manual > which outlines various tests, one of which says to bypass the solenoid by > connecting a jumper cable between the large posts on the solenoid. When I do > that nothing happens except sparks and cable gets hot. Does this indicate > anything or am I reading the manual wrong. Also I left out of my lest > posting that I have also cleaned the metal on the fender under the solenoid > to make a good ground. > > Thanks again, > Dick > > > > > Message: 2 > > Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:01:14 -0700 > > From: "Turner, Terence" > > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] More on starting problem > > To: "A list for Ford Galaxie owners." > > Message-ID: > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > > When the dimming situation is in effect, can you do a voltage check, > > first across the batteryto establish a baseline, then from the battery > > terminal to the ignition circuit, where it connects to the ignition > > switch? I believe it's the battery wire, which is heavy gauge yellow > > from what I remember. Is it possible that you have resistance where the > > solenoid stack up is, the "hot" side where the battery connects? Maybe > > the wire that is usually sandwiched between the cable and solenoid, > > which is the "battery" wire for the ignition circuit. You shouldn't see > > a significant drop in voltage. > > Terry Turner > > 63 Galaxie Conv. > > > > -----Original Message----->>> By " > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing listGalaxie at lists.twistedpair.cahttp://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > ------------------------------ > Looking for spoilers and reviews on the new TV season? Get AOL's ultimate > guide to fall TV > . > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080916/7f6d325f/attachment.html From mika at aarnio.com Tue Sep 16 04:52:45 2008 From: mika at aarnio.com (aarnio mika / mainoskeskus.com) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:52:45 +0300 Subject: [GALAXIE] ike In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7D4EAF71CF4D4B37BBB455B72541BC3B@quad> Randy, Did you take any pictures ? Mika ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Miller To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] ike WE HAD THE CENTER OVER OUR HOUSE AT 4AM: I WAS 7 @WHEN AUDRY HIT BEAUMONT WOW TIME FLIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Dennis W Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 3:04 PM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] ike The eye went right over my house! But that was just after it was downgraded to a tropical storm. I have lots of big Oak and Hickory trees around me so they deflected the wind. We lost power for 2 hours, from the start of NHRA qualifications until 2 minutes after the end of it. The only real loss was a cover on the Comet that shredded in the wind. When I was a teen living west of Beaumont in 1957, Audrey went through our area. I remember watching the floor rise and fall as the house shook. Back then, the only concerns were during the hurricane, and when the wind stopped we went out and played in the water in the ditch in front of the house. Later, on a trip to High Island to fish the Galveston Bay, I saw a freighter sitting off in the distance north of the highway, and it was more than 2 miles from the beach. I remember wondering how it got there. I hope your conditions get better, Randy, it'll take time but it'll heal. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Randy Miller wrote: IM IN HOUSTON WE ARE WITHOUT POWER OTHER THAN THAT WE ARE OK HOW IS DENNIS IN EAST TEXAS? TAKE CARE RANDY -----Original Message----- From: Wayne553 Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:52 AM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Has anyone heard from our Texans,after Ike? & [The entire original message is not included]= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080916/87235c16/attachment.html From Djgrenoble at aol.com Tue Sep 16 09:36:26 2008 From: Djgrenoble at aol.com (Djgrenoble at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:36:26 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] One more time Message-ID: Dick, Sorry I forgot to finish my train of thought last night while watching the football game. The dim lights and the fact that after you get the car started it runs / starts ok make me believe its the battery. Try disconnecting the truck battery and jumping it with your cables and turn on its headlights to see if they are dim. Then try starting it with the car battery. If its sluggish its the car battery thetas bad! Doug Grenoble **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080916/c4a2a605/attachment.html From STURAND at aol.com Tue Sep 16 13:59:00 2008 From: STURAND at aol.com (STURAND at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:59:00 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Message-ID: Hey Mika, My wife has some and will send you if you want to see. It was mostly 100 mph wind and some rain. Where we live there are a lot of trees so they are blown over causing the overhead power lines to be out of service until the cutting crews get in. Over all it wasnt too bad. Not very many people killed thankfully, but 4 million people without power on Saturday. They are working though the power issues a couple hundred thousand a day. It could have been a lot worse. Who ever said that God doesnt answer prayers. Yall take care~ Regards, S. Randy Miller SRM Engineers and Constructors Inc. _www.srmco.com_ (http://www.srmco.com/) 281-546-8743 In a message dated 9/16/2008 2:53:38 A.M. Central Daylight Time, mika at aarnio.com writes: Randy, Did you take any pictures ? Mika ----- Original Message ----- From: _Randy Miller_ (mailto:sturand at aol.com) To: _A list for Ford Galaxie owners._ (mailto:galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca) Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] ike WE HAD THE CENTER OVER OUR HOUSE AT 4AM: I WAS 7 @WHEN AUDRY HIT BEAUMONT WOW TIME FLIES ____________________________________ From: Dennis W <_betnden at gmail.com_ (mailto:betnden at gmail.com) > Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 3:04 PM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. <_galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca_ (mailto:galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca) > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] ike The eye went right over my house! But that was just after it was downgraded to a tropical storm. I have lots of big Oak and Hickory trees around me so they deflected the wind. We lost power for 2 hours, from the start of NHRA qualifications until 2 minutes after the end of it. The only real loss was a cover on the Comet that shredded in the wind. When I was a teen living west of Beaumont in 1957, Audrey went through our area. I remember watching the floor rise and fall as the house shook. Back then, the only concerns were during the hurricane, and when the wind stopped we went out and played in the water in the ditch in front of the house. Later, on a trip to High Island to fish the Galveston Bay, I saw a freighter sitting off in the distance north of the highway, and it was more than 2 miles from the beach. I remember wondering how it got there. I hope your conditions get better, Randy, it'll take time but it'll heal. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Randy Miller <_sturand at aol.com_ (mailto:sturand at aol.com) > wrote: IM IN HOUSTON WE ARE WITHOUT POWER OTHER THAN THAT WE ARE OK HOW IS DENNIS IN EAST TEXAS? TAKE CARE RANDY -----Original Message----- From: Wayne553 <_wayne553 at maine.rr.com_ (mailto:wayne553 at maine.rr.com) > Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:52 AM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. <_galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca_ (mailto:galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca) > Subject: [GALAXIE] ike Has anyone heard from our Texans,after Ike? & [The entire original message is not included]= ____________________________________ _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080916/2ac60280/attachment-0001.html From superchris74 at comcast.net Tue Sep 16 17:31:25 2008 From: superchris74 at comcast.net (Chris) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:31:25 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 65 Bolt Torque Specs References: <282219.14067.qm@web36903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <29F8D5D4A8A044B6B26D99230E294806@PHLJOCK> I am looking for all the bolt torque specs for a front end rebuild for a 65. I am ordering a shop manual off eBay soon, but I need to finish up tomorrow. Anyone have a spec sheet they can email me please? Thanks for the help, Chris From chris at autoexportcanada.com Thu Sep 18 15:27:36 2008 From: chris at autoexportcanada.com (Chris Bernard) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:27:36 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Message-ID: Has anyone got a spare drivers vent window assembly they want to part with? I need one for a wagon. I think its the same one as a 4 door non hard top car. The rubber seal is shot on mine so bad that I can't even open it anymore. Chris. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080918/9ad97857/attachment.html From galaxierus at aol.com Thu Sep 18 16:07:10 2008 From: galaxierus at aol.com (galaxierus at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:07:10 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CAE7D8E261398E-C4C-3082@webmail-nf10.sim.aol.com> ? You are correct, the wagon is the same as the sedan. I might have a decent one at home, which I will not be at until Saturday AM. 65-68 are the same. The only difference might be the difference in tint: Clear, light green or darker green, if a factory AC car. ? Most are clear or light green. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Chris Bernard To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 1:27 pm Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Has anyone got a spare drivers vent window assembly they want?to part with? I need one for a wagon. I think its the same one as a 4 door?non hard top car. The rubber seal is shot on mine so bad that I can't even open it anymore. ? Chris. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080918/97be9f34/attachment.html From nancybarnes at juno.com Thu Sep 18 16:23:02 2008 From: nancybarnes at juno.com (Nancy E. Barnes) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:23:02 GMT Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Message-ID: <20080918.122302.23725.1@webmail03.vgs.untd.com> Hi Russ and Galaxie lovers, We are searching for a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible passenger side wind wing window-no air conditioning. We have replaced all the rubber, but still need a wing vent seal which seems to be totally unavailable. That along with the tool and ability to install the seal. So...we are thinking of just replacing the vent window completely with a complete vent window with the seal already in tact. Or, we are open to suggestions! Thanks for all the information we read from other owners, we are ready to post a picture of our Gal who goes by the name of "Peggy Sue". Russ, we are wowed by all your knowledge of Galaxies and Ford products too. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes 1897 La Cell Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274-0963 Charlie's cell # 559-679-5832 Fax: 559-688-3488 after the beep! -- galaxierus at aol.com wrote: You are correct, the wagon is the same as the sedan.I might have a decent one at home, which I will not be at until Saturday AM.65-68 are the same. The only difference might be the difference in tint:Clear, light green or darker green, if a factory AC car. Most are clear or light green. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Chris Bernard To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 1:27 pm Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Has anyone got a spare drivers vent window assembly they want to part with? I need one for a wagon. I think its the same one as a 4 door non hard top car. The rubber seal is shot on mine so bad that I can't even open it anymore. Chris._______________________________________________Galaxie mailing listGalaxie at lists.twistedpair.cahttp://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxieFind phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! ____________________________________________________________ Find the best Trade Schools. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3oLawIlsdQ0bjK0T1qUyfS7PPIxsCRCdeUDSH437x36391WB/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080918/abb6deba/attachment.html From galaxierus at aol.com Thu Sep 18 17:27:15 2008 From: galaxierus at aol.com (galaxierus at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:27:15 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. In-Reply-To: <20080918.122302.23725.1@webmail03.vgs.untd.com> References: <20080918.122302.23725.1@webmail03.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: <8CAE7E4122F96CD-C4C-33CD@webmail-nf10.sim.aol.com> ? Well, Wowee-Gee, sometimes I scare myself. My favorite bumper sticker reads: "I know everything, I just can't remember most of it." ? Anyway, I also MAY have a right side hardtop/convertible right side vent window. These are usually the whole piece with the channel for the main glass. Many have the spot weld for the top pivot broken. Finding a good one isn't always easy, but we will see. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Nancy E. Barnes To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 2:23 pm Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Hi Russ and Galaxie lovers, We are searching for a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible passenger side wind wing window-no air conditioning.?? We have replaced all the rubber, but still need a wing vent?seal which seems to be totally unavailable.? That along with the tool and ability to install the seal. So...we are thinking of just replacing the vent window completely with a complete vent window with the seal already in tact.???? Or, we are open to suggestions! Thanks for all the information we read from other owners, we are ready to post a picture of our Gal who goes by the name of "Peggy Sue". Russ, we are wowed by all your knowledge of Galaxies and Ford products too. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes 1897 La Cell Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274-0963 Charlie's cell # 559-679-5832 Fax: 559-688-3488 after the beep! -- galaxierus at aol.com wrote: ? You are correct, the wagon is the same as the sedan. I might have a decent one at home, which I will not be at until Saturday AM. 65-68 are the same. The only difference might be the difference in tint: Clear, light green or darker green, if a factory AC car. ? Most are clear or light green. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Chris Bernard To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 1:27 pm Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Has anyone got a spare drivers vent window assembly they want?to part with? I need one for a wagon. I think its the same one as a 4 door?non hard top car. The rubber seal is shot on mine so bad that I can't even open it anymore. ? Chris. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! ____________________________________________________________ Find the best Trade Schools. Click here. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080918/7ff5228d/attachment.html From fmperna2000 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 18 19:25:12 2008 From: fmperna2000 at yahoo.com (Frank Perna) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:25:12 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 63 convertible & 66 convertible parts In-Reply-To: <8CAE7E4122F96CD-C4C-33CD@webmail-nf10.sim.aol.com> References: <20080918.122302.23725.1@webmail03.vgs.untd.com> <8CAE7E4122F96CD-C4C-33CD@webmail-nf10.sim.aol.com> Message-ID: I have extra parts for both cars. Both cars are for sale also The 66 have - steering column, hood-dash -door and glass complete plus boxes of parts left over from a frame off resto 63 parts not as many but call and we'll see if we got what you need. Call Frank @ (860)567-9393 If you are interested in either car call first and I'll e-mail you pics. fmperna2000 at yahoo.com Thanks Frank _____ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of galaxierus at aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 4:27 PM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Well, Wowee-Gee, sometimes I scare myself. My favorite bumper sticker reads: "I know everything, I just can't remember most of it." Anyway, I also MAY have a right side hardtop/convertible right side vent window. These are usually the whole piece with the channel for the main glass. Many have the spot weld for the top pivot broken. Finding a good one isn't always easy, but we will see. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Nancy E. Barnes To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 2:23 pm Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Hi Russ and Galaxie lovers, We are searching for a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible passenger side wind wing window-no air conditioning. We have replaced all the rubber, but still need a wing vent seal which seems to be totally unavailable. That along with the tool and ability to install the seal. So...we are thinking of just replacing the vent window completely with a complete vent window with the seal already in tact. Or, we are open to suggestions! Thanks for all the information we read from other owners, we are ready to post a picture of our Gal who goes by the name of "Peggy Sue". Russ, we are wowed by all your knowledge of Galaxies and Ford products too. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes 1897 La Cell Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274-0963 Charlie's cell # 559-679-5832 Fax: 559-688-3488 after the beep! -- galaxierus at aol.com wrote: You are correct, the wagon is the same as the sedan. I might have a decent one at home, which I will not be at until Saturday AM. 65-68 are the same. The only difference might be the difference in tint: Clear, light green or darker green, if a factory AC car. Most are clear or light green. Russ Owens 65-66 Galaxie Collector Milwaukee WI -----Original Message----- From: Chris Bernard To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 1:27 pm Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. Has anyone got a spare drivers vent window assembly they want to part with? I need one for a wagon. I think its the same one as a 4 door non hard top car. The rubber seal is shot on mine so bad that I can't even open it anymore. Chris. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie _____ Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! ____________________________________________________________ Find the best Trade Schools. Click here. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie _____ Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080918/0bda31de/attachment-0001.html From larsofvt at aol.com Thu Sep 18 20:07:57 2008 From: larsofvt at aol.com (larsofvt at aol.com) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:07:57 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CAE7FA86173AE9-106C-C6@mblk-d42.sysops.aol.com> Nancy, Did you check the Galaxie Gazette? I recall an ad by Dennis Carpenter Inc where the reproduction vent window rubber is finally available. Lars Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:23:02 GMT From: "Nancy E. Barnes" Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Message-ID: <20080918.122302.23725.1 at webmail03.vgs.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Hi Russ and Galaxie lovers, We are searching for a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible passenger side wind wing window-no air conditioning. We have replaced all the rubber, but still need a wing vent seal which seems to be totally unavailable. That along with the tool and ability to install the seal. So...we are thinking of just replacing the vent window completely with a complete vent window with the seal already in tact. Or, we are open to suggestions! Thanks for all the information we read from other owners, we are ready to post a picture of our Gal who goes by the name of "Peggy Sue". Russ, we are wowed by all your knowledge of Galaxies and Ford products too. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes 1897 La Cell Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274-0963 Charlie's cell # 559-679-5832 Fax: 559-688-3488 after the beep! From mercurycat21 at hotmail.com Thu Sep 18 22:57:23 2008 From: mercurycat21 at hotmail.com (kenneth gucker) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:57:23 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. In-Reply-To: <8CAE7FA86173AE9-106C-C6@mblk-d42.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CAE7FA86173AE9-106C-C6@mblk-d42.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: HI All, I should have a few at my shop. I believe they were all from non A/C 66's. Let me know if you are interested at mercurycat21 at hotmail.com I am in CT. Ken> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:07:57 -0400> From: larsofvt at aol.com> Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window.> > Nancy,> > Did you check the Galaxie Gazette? I recall an ad by Dennis Carpenter > Inc where the reproduction vent window rubber is finally available.> > > Lars> > > > > Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:23:02 GMT> From: "Nancy E. Barnes" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window.> To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca> Message-ID: <20080918.122302.23725.1 at webmail03.vgs.untd.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"> > Hi Russ and Galaxie lovers,> We are searching for a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible passenger side wind > wing> window-no air conditioning. We have replaced all the rubber, but > still need a> wing vent seal which seems to be totally unavailable. That along with > the tool> and ability to install the seal.> So...we are thinking of just replacing the vent window completely with > a> complete vent window with the seal already in tact. Or, we are open > to> suggestions!> Thanks for all the information we read from other owners, we are ready > to post a> picture of our Gal who goes by the name of "Peggy Sue".> Russ, we are wowed by all your knowledge of Galaxies and Ford products > too.> > > Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes> 1897 La Cell Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274-0963> Charlie's cell # 559-679-5832> Fax: 559-688-3488 after the beep!> _______________________________________________> Galaxie mailing list> Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca> http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn ?10 hidden secrets? from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080918/93187952/attachment.html From nancybarnes at juno.com Fri Sep 19 15:50:41 2008 From: nancybarnes at juno.com (Nancy E. Barnes) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:50:41 GMT Subject: [GALAXIE] 65 Vent window seal. Message-ID: <20080919.115041.2545.1@webmail19.vgs.untd.com> Hi, and No...hadn't seen the ad and will check there today. The problem is not only getting the seal but buy/rent the tool to install it. That is when we thought about just finding a vent window with seal in tact...bypassing the tool and difficulty factor. Dennis wrote that he may have one too (the whole window). We appreciate any/all suggestions. This wind wing vent seal is all that is left to do after the new carpet is installed. Thanks! Nancy Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes -- larsofvt at aol.com wrote: Nancy, Did you check the Galaxie Gazette? I recall an ad by Dennis Carpenter Inc where the reproduction vent window rubber is finally available. Lars Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:23:02 GMT From: "Nancy E. Barnes" Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 Vent window. To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Message-ID: <20080918.122302.23725.1 at webmail03.vgs.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Hi Russ and Galaxie lovers, We are searching for a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible passenger side wind wing window-no air conditioning. We have replaced all the rubber, but still need a wing vent seal which seems to be totally unavailable. That along with the tool and ability to install the seal. So...we are thinking of just replacing the vent window completely with a complete vent window with the seal already in tact. Or, we are open to suggestions! Thanks for all the information we read from other owners, we are ready to post a picture of our Gal who goes by the name of "Peggy Sue". Russ, we are wowed by all your knowledge of Galaxies and Ford products too. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. 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URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080919/005c2dbe/attachment.html From routerman25 at cox.net Sat Sep 20 10:30:04 2008 From: routerman25 at cox.net (routerman25 at cox.net) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 9:30:04 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] i want out Message-ID: <20080920093004.LXXKN.310238.imail@eastrmwml29> i have sold my galaxie i could not afford to keep her up so i sold her and let someone else enjoy her i am having a hard time unsubscribing the e mails realy jam up my mail box i would like them to stop thanks bobby From Wiattdj1 at aol.com Sat Sep 20 11:32:11 2008 From: Wiattdj1 at aol.com (Wiattdj1 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:32:11 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] I Want Off Mailing List Message-ID: I no longer want to receive e-mails from Galaxie **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. 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Check > out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators > . > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080920/08ffc9a4/attachment.html From betnden at gmail.com Sat Sep 20 13:30:44 2008 From: betnden at gmail.com (Dennis W) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:30:44 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] i want out In-Reply-To: <20080920093004.LXXKN.310238.imail@eastrmwml29> References: <20080920093004.LXXKN.310238.imail@eastrmwml29> Message-ID: <8c0c92e10809200930s294e47b8l76310f4afabf1968@mail.gmail.com> Because of all the requests for list removal, here is the proper way to do it yourself: To unsubscribe from this service you must first purchase a Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit. The unit can be obtained from most hardware stores and dental clinics. Be sure to obtain the proper permits to operate the unit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Food and Drug Administration in Washington D.C. USA. Be sure to carefully unpack the kit and place each component in its accompanying mesh safety bag. Mount the Pershing DF4 mesinator on top of the perforated Gerring Mach 77 refibulator and attach them using the eight-millimeter torque fork. Be sure that the refibulator is mounted at a 66 degree angle and properly dispersed so that it is flush with the curved section of the Pyrex thistle tube. Place the four sections of the triangular separation gear into the posture cylinder and lock them into place using the band aid adhesive strip. Insert the wiggling pin into the wobbling hole, making sure that it seated correctly. Place the D cell battery and the eleven 9 volt batteries in the power chamber. The device should be calibrated before operation using the optional digital corkscrew accessory pack prior to operation. Insert the digital corkscrew through the electronic combustion service chamber using caution not to touch the reinforced tungsten igniter control module and quickly turn the inverter drive to 28.6 degrees. Turn the Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit upside down and hit the bottom plate with a 48-ounce ball-peen hammer while shaking the unit vigorously. Force open the door to the incineration valve compartment and set the pressure gauge to 719 psi. Close the door and seal it shut with duct tape. The unit should now be properly calibrated and ready to use. Before activating the Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit, you must first elevate it to a height of 229 feet above sea level to insure that the unit receives the proper oxygen level and barometric pressure. Point the aerial to 17 degrees north by northeast to within the parameters of the Telstar GS-2 weather satellite and apply pressure to the wing shaft on the southern most section of the modular accelerator. Using the special ratchet adapter supplied with the unit, rotate the heater core to the "on" position. The "on" position has been obtained when the green light begins to flash, signifying that the red light is about to go off. Once the red light is off, flip the toggle switch labeled "ON/OFF" to the "ON" position and count to 47 before logging on to the system. Logon using your username and password and wait for the prompt. Once prompted you must check the box with the appropriate action you wish to take and then press the pressure release button and turn off the compressor while turning the hand crank at 231 meters per minute. Next, press control, alt, delete, caps lock, shift, number lock, escape and tab simultaneously. Press enter. You will have one second to complete the procedure. If you fail to respond in the time limit allowed, simply purchase a new Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit and start from the beginning. Please remember that this is the only way we will accept for you to unsubscribe from this service. We have made every attempt to simplify the procedure for your convenience. Failure to comply with the unsubscribe policy will result in immediate termination of your subscription so please follow the above directions closely. [Disclaimer] Some assembly required Batteries not included Each piece sold separately May contain small pieces not suitable for children under 3 Intended for professionals only -- Do not try this at home On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 8:30 AM, wrote: > i have sold my galaxie i could not afford to keep her up so i sold her and > let someone else enjoy her i am having a hard time unsubscribing the > e mails realy jam up my mail box i would like them to stop > thanks bobby > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080920/62eab6b3/attachment.html From bradlin at westman.wave.ca Sat Sep 20 13:51:48 2008 From: bradlin at westman.wave.ca (Brad & Linda Johnson) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:51:48 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] i want out In-Reply-To: <8c0c92e10809200930s294e47b8l76310f4afabf1968@mail.gmail.com> References: <20080920093004.LXXKN.310238.imail@eastrmwml29> <8c0c92e10809200930s294e47b8l76310f4afabf1968@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: You know how frustrating, receiving a reply like this must be for someone who is unable to unsubscribe from a mailing list. You also must know how incredibly funny the instructions for the Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit are. What I fear the most though, is the thought that those unable to read well enough to unsubscribe themselves will never get past step 3. Sad thing about that is they will miss the funniest part. bj ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis W To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] i want out Because of all the requests for list removal, here is the proper way to do it yourself: To unsubscribe from this service you must first purchase a Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit. The unit can be obtained from most hardware stores and dental clinics. Be sure to obtain the proper permits to operate the unit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Food and Drug Administration in Washington D.C. USA. Be sure to carefully unpack the kit and place each component in its accompanying mesh safety bag. Mount the Pershing DF4 mesinator on top of the perforated Gerring Mach 77 refibulator and attach them using the eight-millimeter torque fork. Be sure that the refibulator is mounted at a 66 degree angle and properly dispersed so that it is flush with the curved section of the Pyrex thistle tube. Place the four sections of the triangular separation gear into the posture cylinder and lock them into place using the band aid adhesive strip. Insert the wiggling pin into the wobbling hole, making sure that it seated correctly. Place the D cell battery and the eleven 9 volt batteries in the power chamber. The device should be calibrated before operation using the optional digital corkscrew accessory pack prior to operation. Insert the digital corkscrew through the electronic combustion service chamber using caution not to touch the reinforced tungsten igniter control module and quickly turn the inverter drive to 28.6 degrees. Turn the Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit upside down and hit the bottom plate with a 48-ounce ball-peen hammer while shaking the unit vigorously. Force open the door to the incineration valve compartment and set the pressure gauge to 719 psi. Close the door and seal it shut with duct tape. The unit should now be properly calibrated and ready to use. Before activating the Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit, you must first elevate it to a height of 229 feet above sea level to insure that the unit receives the proper oxygen level and barometric pressure. Point the aerial to 17 degrees north by northeast to within the parameters of the Telstar GS-2 weather satellite and apply pressure to the wing shaft on the southern most section of the modular accelerator. Using the special ratchet adapter supplied with the unit, rotate the heater core to the "on" position. The "on" position has been obtained when the green light begins to flash, signifying that the red light is about to go off. Once the red light is off, flip the toggle switch labeled "ON/OFF" to the "ON" position and count to 47 before logging on to the system. Logon using your username and password and wait for the prompt. Once prompted you must check the box with the appropriate action you wish to take and then press the pressure release button and turn off the compressor while turning the hand crank at 231 meters per minute. Next, press control, alt, delete, caps lock, shift, number lock, escape and tab simultaneously. Press enter. You will have one second to complete the procedure. If you fail to respond in the time limit allowed, simply purchase a new Craft-O-Matic Adjustable Subscription Cancellation Unit and start from the beginning. Please remember that this is the only way we will accept for you to unsubscribe from this service. We have made every attempt to simplify the procedure for your convenience. Failure to comply with the unsubscribe policy will result in immediate termination of your subscription so please follow the above directions closely. [Disclaimer] Some assembly required Batteries not included Each piece sold separately May contain small pieces not suitable for children under 3 Intended for professionals only -- Do not try this at home On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 8:30 AM, wrote: i have sold my galaxie i could not afford to keep her up so i sold her and let someone else enjoy her i am having a hard time unsubscribing the e mails realy jam up my mail box i would like them to stop thanks bobby _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1682 - Release Date: 20/09/2008 10:24 AM -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080920/8c1a146c/attachment-0001.html From mikhett at optonline.net Sat Sep 20 14:57:04 2008 From: mikhett at optonline.net (mikhett) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:57:04 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 1962 vent window seals Message-ID: <48D53970.7060208@optonline.net> Where can i get new vent window seals for a 62 galaxie 500 xl 2dr ht? Carpenters,autokrafters,concours ive tried them all but none for a 62 ht. Only sedans& convs. Thanks Mike From Trailsports at aol.com Sat Sep 20 15:44:59 2008 From: Trailsports at aol.com (Trailsports at aol.com) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:44:59 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] 1962 Ford FORD STARLINER on eBay Message-ID: Hello, did anybody see this 1962 "Starliner" on eBay? I've owned both a 1960 and a 1961 Starliner and am aware of the Ford Starlift that was built for NASCAR in 1962 due to the new roof line of the '62 Galaxy having all the aerodynamics of a brick. But that was based on a 1962 "Sunliner" body with a bolt-on hardtop from a 1961 Starliner for aerodynamics. But the car on eBay is certainly not a Starlift. I'm not familiar with a 1962 Galaxie dash but this car looks to have a 1961 dash. Any chance this is a real deal? Or has someone grafted sheet metal from a 62 Ford to a 61 Starliner. Thanks, Jack Kramer _eBay Motors: Ford : FORD (item 220282897716 end time Sep-24-08 16:14:38 PDT)_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-FORD-STARLINER-1962-FORD-STARLINER-BIG-BLOCK-TRI-POWER-RARE-AFX-CAR_W0QQitemZ220282897716QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item22028 2897716&_trkparms=39:1|65:1|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245) **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080920/39971687/attachment.html From dave at 62ford.com Sat Sep 20 21:54:34 2008 From: dave at 62ford.com (Dave Coleman) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:54:34 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 1962 Ford FORD STARLINER on eBay In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002701c91b84$9d5339c0$6400a8c0@dave01> I have seen pictures of the starlift and you could tell from the C pillars that it was a modified 62. The only thing I can figure is that this one is a 61 with 62 sheetmetal from the quarter panels back. It looks pretty cool, but if I wanted one like that, I would start with a 61 and 62 galaxie that wasn't so rusted out, rather than buying that one. I am surprised that I have never seen a starlift clone. That would be something neat to see at a car show. To see pictures and information about the starlift, go to http://www.62ford.com/registry/better_ideas.asp Dave Coleman -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Trailsports at aol.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 2:45 PM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] 1962 Ford FORD STARLINER on eBay Hello, did anybody see this 1962 "Starliner" on eBay? I've owned both a 1960 and a 1961 Starliner and am aware of the Ford Starlift that was built for NASCAR in 1962 due to the new roof line of the '62 Galaxy having all the aerodynamics of a brick. But that was based on a 1962 "Sunliner" body with a bolt-on hardtop from a 1961 Starliner for aerodynamics. But the car on eBay is certainly not a Starlift. I'm not familiar with a 1962 Galaxie dash but this car looks to have a 1961 dash. Any chance this is a real deal? Or has someone grafted sheet metal from a 62 Ford to a 61 Starliner. Thanks, Jack Kramer eBay Motors: Ford : FORD (item 220282897716 end time Sep-24-08 16:14:38 PDT) _____ Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080921/0e754a42/attachment.html From director at galaxieclub.com Mon Sep 22 00:05:29 2008 From: director at galaxieclub.com (Ford Galaxie Club of America) Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:05:29 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 disc brakes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20080921220428.02f605b0@pop.powweb.com> I'd avoid the 68 as the parts are very hard to get and cost a fortune. Yes, the spindles will fit. The rotors on the other hand are Kelsey hayes andso are the calipers. Four piston if I am not mistaken. Special wheels are needed. At 10:01 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: >Does anyone know if spindles from a 68 disc brake car will fit a 67 drum >brake car? what else would I need to change in order to make my 67 a disc >brake? > >dennis >towd at hotmail.com > > >---------- >See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the >go. See Now >_______________________________________________ >Galaxie mailing list >Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie Thank You Mark Reynolds / Director GALAXIE... FORD for Thought! Visit Our Club Home Page @: http://www.galaxieclub.com ...be sure to join the Club at: http://www.galaxieclub.com/appl.html you can join or renew your dues using PayPal and a Visa or Master Card at: http://www.galaxieclub.com/clubcorner.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080921/391ae4f6/attachment.html From mercurycat21 at hotmail.com Mon Sep 22 01:17:43 2008 From: mercurycat21 at hotmail.com (kenneth gucker) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:17:43 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 disc brakes In-Reply-To: <5.2.1.1.2.20080921220428.02f605b0@pop.powweb.com> References: <5.2.1.1.2.20080921220428.02f605b0@pop.powweb.com> Message-ID: Hi, I have been told that the disk brakes frok a later Cougar or LTD are a direct bolt on and you can get replacement parts. It is funny that this is comming up as I just spoke to a friend in PA who is parting out a car that should have what you need. If you are interested, I can give you his info. Good luck Ken Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:05:29 -0500To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.caFrom: director at galaxieclub.comSubject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 disc brakesI'd avoid the 68 as the parts are very hard to get and cost a fortune. Yes, the spindles will fit. The rotors on the other hand are Kelsey hayes andso are the calipers. Four piston if I am not mistaken. Special wheels are needed.At 10:01 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: Does anyone know if spindles from a 68 disc brake car will fit a 67 drum brake car? what else would I need to change in order to make my 67 a disc brake? dennis towd at hotmail.com See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. See Now _______________________________________________Galaxie mailing listGalaxie at lists.twistedpair.cahttp://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie Thank YouMark Reynolds / Director GALAXIE... FORD for Thought!Visit Our Club Home Page @:http://www.galaxieclub.com...be sure to join the Club at:http://www.galaxieclub.com/appl.htmlyou can join or renew your dues using PayPal and a Visa or Master Card at:http://www.galaxieclub.com/clubcorner.html _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080922/91a67663/attachment-0001.html From Biggalaxie at aol.com Mon Sep 22 01:45:21 2008 From: Biggalaxie at aol.com (Biggalaxie at aol.com) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:45:21 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] 67 disc brakes Message-ID: that conversion that uses 77-79 tbird or ltd 2 spindles etc works alright most of the time (some people have trouble lining up the front afterwards) you will also need outer tie rod ends from a 70 ltd so the cotter pins can be used. or you could go with scarebird _http://www.scarebird.com/_ (http://www.scarebird.com/) In a message dated 9/22/2008 12:18:12 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mercurycat21 at hotmail.com writes: Hi, I have been told that the disk brakes frok a later Cougar or LTD are a direct bolt on and you can get replacement parts. It is funny that this is comming up as I just spoke to a friend in PA who is parting out a car that should have what you need. If you are interested, I can give you his info. Good luck Ken ____________________________________ Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:05:29 -0500 To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca From: director at galaxieclub.com Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] 67 disc brakes I'd avoid the 68 as the parts are very hard to get and cost a fortune. Yes, the spindles will fit. The rotors on the other hand are Kelsey hayes andso are the calipers. Four piston if I am not mistaken. Special wheels are needed. At 10:01 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: Does anyone know if spindles from a 68 disc brake car will fit a 67 drum brake car? what else would I need to change in order to make my 67 a disc brake? dennis _towd at hotmail.com_ (mailto:towd at hotmail.com) ____________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. See Now _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca _http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie_ (http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie) Thank You Mark Reynolds / Director GALAXIE... FORD for Thought! Visit Our Club Home Page @: _http://www.galaxieclub.com_ (http://www.galaxieclub.com/) ...be sure to join the Club at: _http://www.galaxieclub.com/appl.html_ (http://www.galaxieclub.com/appl.html) you can join or renew your dues using PayPal and a Visa or Master Card at: _http://www.galaxieclub.com/clubcorner.html_ (http://www.galaxieclub.com/clubcorner.html) ____________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. _Learn Now_ (http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550 F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_getmore_092008) = _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080922/1df5db17/attachment.html From billwebb460 at hotmail.com Mon Sep 22 15:21:22 2008 From: billwebb460 at hotmail.com (Bill Webb) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:21:22 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: Message-ID: I purchased a 4 wheel manual disc brake kit for my 63 Galaxie Convertible. I ordered a chrome master cyl. but received a plain one. It took 3 different shipments on 3 different days from different companies to get all the parts? They then sent me a chrome master cyl. like I ordered along with a power brake booster that I didn't order? The directions to install the brakes leave a lot to be desired, very generic instead of being specific for a 63 Galaxie. Sort of like take the old stuff off and put the new stuff on, that's OK if you are brake mechanic. All the pre bent lines from the master cyl. to the F&R calipers had bad flairs and leaked like a sieve. The T fitting for the rear brakes had a place for the stop light switch, that's great! The only thing is the fitting is under the car. It doesn't make sense to put it there, the wiring has to be spliced, and it's in harms way. The emergency brake cable they sent is a generic cable that you have to make fit, no instructions on how to do it. This is supposed to be a kit that fits, not one that you have modify and replace bad parts. Basically it's just a bunch of parts that it's up to you to make work! (IF YOU CAN) After getting the brakes on and having all new lines made to get rid of the leaks the brakes don't hold very well! I've replaced the pads thinking I got grease on them. No difference. I've had 2 VERY GOOD mechanics work on them. They haven't figured it out yet. I have pedal, but they just don't hold. I've spent a lot of money trying to make this crap work. I've talked to these people many times, and the answers I get most are IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE, or YOU, AND/OR YOUR MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!!! I'm tired of hearing this, I would like to return this crap and get my money back. Then buy a real kit from a real company. If they knew what they were doing they would have sent the correct parts, sent lines with good flairs, not sent me a power booster Bill Webb. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080922/62726ae8/attachment.html From terence.turner at lmco.com Wed Sep 24 20:10:29 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:10:29 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Bill, what was the company that you made the purchase from? I did the conversion to front discs on my 63 Galaxie conv, and so far they are manual. They definitely do take more effort to stop the car than the drums. I retained the stock drum setup on the rear. My late father ordered this car new, and gave it to me when I turned sixteen, so I have put many miles on the drum brakes prior to making the switch. Honestly, I really did prefer the drums, but the discs are much, much better if they get wet. I would also assume the discs would be less likely to fade under extreme braking, but again, I have never had a problem with the original drums. You might ask the rest of the members here what there experience is with a brake booster addition. That might make it work nicely. I do have an original booster, which I believe will have o be rebuilt, and I am going to try to add that on the car someday. You've obviously put a lot of time and money into the system, but maybe if it's only the booster that you need to hook up, you might be satisfied. Anyone else have any similar experience like this? Good luck Bill, I'm sure you'll get there. Terry Turner 63 Galaxie Conv. ________________________________ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Bill Webb Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 11:21 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: I purchased a 4 wheel manual disc brake kit for my 63 Galaxie Convertible. I ordered a chrome master cyl. but received a plain one. It took 3 different shipments on 3 different days from different companies to get all the parts? They then sent me a chrome master cyl. like I ordered along with a power brake booster that I didn't order? The directions to install the brakes leave a lot to be desired, very generic instead of being specific for a 63 Galaxie. Sort of like take the old stuff off and put the new stuff on, that's OK if you are brake mechanic. All the pre bent lines from the master cyl. to the F&R calipers had bad flairs and leaked like a sieve. The T fitting for the rear brakes had a place for the stop light switch, that's great! The only thing is the fitting is under the car. It doesn't make sense to put it there, the wiring has to be spliced, and it's in harms way. The emergency brake cable they sent is a generic cable that you have to make fit, no instructions on how to do it. This is supposed to be a kit that fits, not one that you have modify and replace bad parts. Basically it's just a bunch of parts that it's up to you to make work! (IF YOU CAN) After getting the brakes on and having all new lines made to get rid of the leaks the brakes don't hold very well! I've replaced the pads thinking I got grease on them. No difference. I've had 2 VERY GOOD mechanics work on them. They haven't figured it out yet. I have pedal, but they just don't hold. I've spent a lot of money trying to make this crap work. I've talked to these people many times, and the answers I get most are IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE, or YOU, AND/OR YOUR MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!!! I'm tired of hearing this, I would like to return this crap and get my money back. Then buy a real kit from a real company. If they knew what they were doing they would have sent the correct parts, sent lines with good flairs, not sent me a power booster Bill Webb. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080924/b3a0b258/attachment.html From peterlindgren at gmail.com Wed Sep 24 21:43:59 2008 From: peterlindgren at gmail.com (Peter Lindgren) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:43:59 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <133f11840809241743x17494d26o98eba7cc030160f2@mail.gmail.com> Terry, What Master Cylinder did you use? do you know the bore diameter? Pete On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Turner, Terence wrote: > Hi Bill, what was the company that you made the purchase from? I did the > conversion to front discs on my 63 Galaxie conv, and so far they are manual. > They definitely do take more effort to stop the car than the drums. I > retained the stock drum setup on the rear. My late father ordered this car > new, and gave it to me when I turned sixteen, so I have put many miles on > the drum brakes prior to making the switch. Honestly, I really did prefer > the drums, but the discs are much, much better if they get wet. I would also > assume the discs would be less likely to fade under extreme braking, but > again, I have never had a problem with the original drums. You might ask the > rest of the members here what there experience is with a brake booster > addition. That might make it work nicely. I do have an original booster, > which I believe will have o be rebuilt, and I am going to try to add that on > the car someday. You've obviously put a lot of time and money into the > system, but maybe if it's only the booster that you need to hook up, you > might be satisfied. Anyone else have any similar experience like this? > Good luck Bill, I'm sure you'll get there. > > > Terry Turner > > 63 > Galaxie Conv. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto: > galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] *On Behalf Of *Bill Webb > *Sent:* Monday, September 22, 2008 11:21 AM > *To:* galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > *Subject:* [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: > > I purchased a 4 wheel manual disc brake kit for my 63 Galaxie > Convertible. I ordered a chrome master cyl. but received a plain one. It > took 3 different shipments on 3 different days from different companies to > get all the parts? They then sent me a chrome master cyl. like I ordered > along with a power brake booster that I didn't order? The directions to > install the brakes leave a lot to be desired, very generic instead of being > specific for a 63 Galaxie. Sort of like take the old stuff off and put the > new stuff on, that's OK if you are brake mechanic. All the pre bent lines > from the master cyl. to the F&R calipers had bad flairs and leaked like a > sieve. The T fitting for the rear brakes had a place for the stop light > switch, that's great! The only thing is the fitting is under the car. It > doesn't make sense to put it there, the wiring has to be spliced, and it's > in harms way. The emergency brake cable they sent is a generic cable that > you have to make fit, no instructions on how to do it. This is supposed to > be a kit that fits, not one that you have modify and replace bad parts. > Basically it's just a bunch of parts that it's up to you to make work! (IF > YOU CAN) > After getting the brakes on and having all new lines made to get rid of > the leaks the brakes don't hold very well! I've replaced the pads thinking I > got grease on them. No difference. I've had 2 VERY GOOD mechanics work on > them. They haven't figured it out yet. I have pedal, but they just don't > hold. I've spent a lot of money trying to make this crap work. > I've talked to these people many times, and the answers I get most are > IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE, or YOU, AND/OR YOUR MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE > DOING!!!!! I'm tired of hearing this, I would like to return this crap and > get my money back. Then buy a real kit from a real company. If they knew > what they were doing they would have sent the correct parts, sent lines with > good flairs, not sent me a power booster > > Bill Webb. > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080924/055548ec/attachment-0001.html From terence.turner at lmco.com Thu Sep 25 10:53:10 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:53:10 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: In-Reply-To: <133f11840809241743x17494d26o98eba7cc030160f2@mail.gmail.com> References: <133f11840809241743x17494d26o98eba7cc030160f2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Pete, I used the dual master cylinder for a 72 LTD, which was the donor car. I did get a rebuilt unit, and I think it was for manual brakes, but not sure. I'm sorry, but I don't know the diameter. Terry ________________________________ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Peter Lindgren Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5:44 PM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: Terry, What Master Cylinder did you use? do you know the bore diameter? Pete On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Turner, Terence wrote: Hi Bill, what was the company that you made the purchase from? I did the conversion to front discs on my 63 Galaxie conv, and so far they are manual. They definitely do take more effort to stop the car than the drums. I retained the stock drum setup on the rear. My late father ordered this car new, and gave it to me when I turned sixteen, so I have put many miles on the drum brakes prior to making the switch. Honestly, I really did prefer the drums, but the discs are much, much better if they get wet. I would also assume the discs would be less likely to fade under extreme braking, but again, I have never had a problem with the original drums. You might ask the rest of the members here what there experience is with a brake booster addition. That might make it work nicely. I do have an original booster, which I believe will have o be rebuilt, and I am going to try to add that on the car someday. You've obviously put a lot of time and money into the system, but maybe if it's only the booster that you need to hook up, you might be satisfied. Anyone else have any similar experience like this? Good luck Bill, I'm sure you'll get there. Terry Turner 63 Galaxie Conv. ________________________________ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Bill Webb Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 11:21 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: I purchased a 4 wheel manual disc brake kit for my 63 Galaxie Convertible. I ordered a chrome master cyl. but received a plain one. It took 3 different shipments on 3 different days from different companies to get all the parts? They then sent me a chrome master cyl. like I ordered along with a power brake booster that I didn't order? The directions to install the brakes leave a lot to be desired, very generic instead of being specific for a 63 Galaxie. Sort of like take the old stuff off and put the new stuff on, that's OK if you are brake mechanic. All the pre bent lines from the master cyl. to the F&R calipers had bad flairs and leaked like a sieve. The T fitting for the rear brakes had a place for the stop light switch, that's great! The only thing is the fitting is under the car. It doesn't make sense to put it there, the wiring has to be spliced, and it's in harms way. The emergency brake cable they sent is a generic cable that you have to make fit, no instructions on how to do it. This is supposed to be a kit that fits, not one that you have modify and replace bad parts. Basically it's just a bunch of parts that it's up to you to make work! (IF YOU CAN) After getting the brakes on and having all new lines made to get rid of the leaks the brakes don't hold very well! I've replaced the pads thinking I got grease on them. No difference. I've had 2 VERY GOOD mechanics work on them. They haven't figured it out yet. I have pedal, but they just don't hold. I've spent a lot of money trying to make this crap work. I've talked to these people many times, and the answers I get most are IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE, or YOU, AND/OR YOUR MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!!! I'm tired of hearing this, I would like to return this crap and get my money back. Then buy a real kit from a real company. If they knew what they were doing they would have sent the correct parts, sent lines with good flairs, not sent me a power booster Bill Webb. _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/032bfda9/attachment.html From geek97301 at yahoo.com Thu Sep 25 12:03:25 2008 From: geek97301 at yahoo.com (geek97301 at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:03:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <195908.85567.qm@web36902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This is par for the course for Greg Perry, the owner/operator of Direct Fit Brakes. It sounds like nothing has changed since I bought brakes from him back in 2004. His name/company crops up on the board every so often. It took many bad parts, multiple shipments and inumerable emails and phone calls (95% of which were never returned) to get it sorted out, and even then I ended up with very mediocre brake performance. Of course, he swore up and down that he had sold hundreds of brake kits, and I was the only to ever complain or have a problem. Yeah, right. --- On Mon, 9/22/08, Bill Webb wrote: > From: Bill Webb > Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Date: Monday, September 22, 2008, 11:21 AM > I purchased a 4 wheel manual disc brake kit for my 63 > Galaxie Convertible. I ordered a chrome master cyl. but > received a plain one. It took 3 different shipments on 3 > different days from different companies to get all the > parts? They then sent me a chrome master cyl. like I ordered > along with a power brake booster that I didn't order? > The directions to install the brakes leave a lot to be > desired, very generic instead of being specific for a 63 > Galaxie. Sort of like take the old stuff off and put the new > stuff on, that's OK if you are brake mechanic. All the > pre bent lines from the master cyl. to the F&R calipers > had bad flairs and leaked like a sieve. The T fitting for > the rear brakes had a place for the stop light switch, > that's great! The only thing is the fitting is under the > car. It doesn't make sense to put it there, the wiring > has to be spliced, and it's in harms way. The emergency > brake cable they sent is a generic cable that you have to > make fit, no instructions on how to do it. This is supposed > to be a kit that fits, not one that you have modify and > replace bad parts. Basically it's just a bunch of parts > that it's up to you to make work! (IF YOU CAN) > After getting the brakes on and having all new lines made > to get rid of the leaks the brakes don't hold very well! > I've replaced the pads thinking I got grease on them. No > difference. I've had 2 VERY GOOD mechanics work on them. > They haven't figured it out yet. I have pedal, but they > just don't hold. I've spent a lot of money trying to > make this crap work. > I've talked to these people many times, and the > answers I get most are IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE, or YOU, > AND/OR YOUR MECHANICS DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE > DOING!!!!! I'm tired of hearing this, I would like to > return this crap and get my money back. Then buy a real kit > from a real company. If they knew what they were doing they > would have sent the correct parts, sent lines with good > flairs, not sent me a power booster > > Bill > Webb. > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From rosegirl88 at earthlink.net Thu Sep 25 18:03:40 2008 From: rosegirl88 at earthlink.net (RMSC) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:03:40 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit brakes Message-ID: Greg Perry, the owner of Direct Fit Brakes, is known for customer abuse. He has changred the name of the company many times, has been thrown offf Ebay. He has had many complaints filed againt him by customers throught the Arizona AG office and BBB. Greg Perry knows most of his customers are out of state, therefore the Attorney General will do little if anything. The Better Buisness Bureau is not a legal entity and has no power. Greg Perry was thrown out of the FGCoA. Greg Perry will offer little assiatance. Greg Perry will deny any mistakes on his part any try to put the blame on you. By using caller ID, Greg Perry will stop taking your calls. Greg Perry will not take the parts back and offer a refund. If you have spoken with Greg Perry. on the phone, you already know what you are dealing with. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/27caabc1/attachment.html From GalaxiesNW at aol.com Thu Sep 25 20:35:02 2008 From: GalaxiesNW at aol.com (GalaxiesNW at aol.com) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:35:02 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborn interiors Message-ID: >From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... Joe DeTemple GalaxiesNW _www.galaxiesnw.com_ (http://www.galaxiesnw.com/) In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: Hi Joe: Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and materials on these. I personally did the research and development and approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say I have seen the other interior products available from the two other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to show you the differences. What someone considers an average product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward this on. Thanks, Trevor Berge Dearborn Classics **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/b0d33382/attachment-0001.html From GalaxiesNW at aol.com Thu Sep 25 20:35:02 2008 From: GalaxiesNW at aol.com (GalaxiesNW at aol.com) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:35:02 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborn interiors Message-ID: >From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... Joe DeTemple GalaxiesNW _www.galaxiesnw.com_ (http://www.galaxiesnw.com/) In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: Hi Joe: Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and materials on these. I personally did the research and development and approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say I have seen the other interior products available from the two other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to show you the differences. What someone considers an average product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward this on. Thanks, Trevor Berge Dearborn Classics **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/b0d33382/attachment-0002.html From dfbrakes at yahoo.com Thu Sep 25 20:53:50 2008 From: dfbrakes at yahoo.com (Greg Perry) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:53:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] (Galaxie) Direct Fit Brakes Message-ID: <86213.29073.qm@web45215.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> My name is Greg Perry, Owner of Direct Fit Brakes.? I would like to take a moment to respond to these slanderous allegations on a point by point basis. ? First of all, I am not known for customer abuse.??The first page of my installation instructions state that it is the responsibility of the person installing any brake component or kit to determine the suitability for their particular application.? I have?obviously not physically seen their car and must rely on what?I am told by the customer in order to determine if a particular application will work on their car.? It also states that if they are not sure how to safely use the kit, they should not install or use it.? We offer 24/7 Technical Support and do indeed answer our phones on that basis.? I do at times get frustrated with some people.? It is sometimes difficult to assist someone who will not listen to me when I am trying to help them with their issue.?? This allegation that I am known for customer abuse is ridiculous and not worth more time than I've already taken to defend it. ? I have not, at any time, changed the name of my business.? I refer you to the Arizona Corporation Commission at www.cc.state.az.us/divisions/corporations.? You can look up my company there.? The information speaks for itself.? ? I have never been thrown off of eBay.? Again, you can research this information for yourself on eBay.? I invite you to check out my eBay feedback.? It speaks for itself as well. ? Please feel free to search the Better Business Bureau for my company.? In the last 3 years there has been a total of 1 complaint.? I did not answer the complaint because the issue was resolved between the customer and I.? Therefore, the allegation that there have been numerous complaints is again, ridiculous. ? I had one issue with a Galaxy member whom I will not name.? One bad apple does not spoil the whole bunch however I have better things to do, like run my business and provide technical support to those that desire it and are open to it.? I was not thrown out of your club.? I had a paid membership and chose not to renew my membership after discovering that the club was based upon bashing members and businesses.? ? I do not use caller ID to screen calls.? I have office staff, being Kym or Renee, who answer the phones from 7am?to 4pm Monday through Friday.? I have a mechanical staff that are quite capable of answering any technical support issues in the event that I am unavailable.? We not only sell the kits, we install them every day.? ? I do not deny my own mistakes.? Everybody makes them.? I do not put the blame on the customer.? However, there are certainly issues of customer error.? Let's be realistic!Surprisingly, the most trouble I have are with actual mechanic shops.? ? I have a return policy and abide by it.? I certainly have done refunds.? What business hasn't.? If a part is manufacturally defective, I absolutely resolve the issue.? ? I have sold hundreds of these kits.?In fact, many have been sold to your own Galaxy club members.? We also do Disc Brake Conversions for just about every car made.? ? We invite you to give us a call or visit our website at www.dfbrakes.com. ? Thank you, ? Greg Perry Owner Direct Fit Brakes ? ? ? ORIGINAL POSTING: ? "Greg Perry, the owner of Direct Fit Brakes, is known for customer abuse. He has changred the name of the company many times, has been thrown offf Ebay. He has had many complaints filed againt him by customers throught the Arizona AG office and BBB. Greg Perry knows most of his customers are out of state, therefore the Attorney General will do little if anything. The Better Buisness Bureau is not a legal entity and has no power. Greg Perry was thrown out of the FGCoA. ? Greg Perry will offer little assiatance. Greg Perry will deny any mistakes on his part any try to put the blame on you.??By using caller ID, Greg Perry will stop taking your calls. ? Greg Perry will not take the parts back and offer a refund" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/8cf0e4b6/attachment.html From rosegirl88 at earthlink.net Thu Sep 25 21:27:54 2008 From: rosegirl88 at earthlink.net (RMSC) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:27:54 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes Message-ID: Greg Perry originally went by the name of "kayscamaro" on Ebay. He has used different names on Ebay since then. Greg Perry has changed his company name many times., at one time he called himself "Equity Enterprises". Anyone who wishes to deal with Greg Perry should contact the Arizona and Glendale BBB and the Arizona State Consumer affairs first. His antics are on the public record. Greg Perry's dealing have been discussed many times on this list. Here is one example. http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/2004-May/028250.html Greg Perry did not type his latest message. This past message had to be left by someone else. It has complete sentences, which is beyond Greg Perry's capabilities Greg Perry was not kicked out of the FGCoA because a complaint by one member. Greg Perry has a policy of when he gets your money, you won't get it back. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/df42da74/attachment.html From dave at 62ford.com Thu Sep 25 23:58:58 2008 From: dave at 62ford.com (Dave Coleman) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:58:58 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <000001c91f83$d2c25de0$6400a8c0@dave01> Thanks, Joe. I'll be sure to buy mine from Dearborn. Dave Coleman -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of GalaxiesNW at aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:35 PM To: galaxie at mix.twistedpair.ca; galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors >From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... Joe DeTemple GalaxiesNW www.galaxiesnw.com In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: Hi Joe: Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and materials on these. I personally did the research and development and approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say I have seen the other interior products available from the two other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to show you the differences. What someone considers an average product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward this on. Thanks, Trevor Berge Dearborn Classics _____ Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080925/a6dbed3f/attachment.html From peterlindgren at gmail.com Fri Sep 26 04:07:22 2008 From: peterlindgren at gmail.com (Peter Lindgren) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:07:22 -0500 Subject: [GALAXIE] (Galaxie) Direct Fit Brakes In-Reply-To: <86213.29073.qm@web45215.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <86213.29073.qm@web45215.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <133f11840809260007p6e939aa3y628fcbd6ecc54903@mail.gmail.com> Please take a moment to make sure that you spell GALAXIE correctly in the future, as it doesn't look good when you cannot spell the model of your clients car correctly. We can all spell Impala here. I know its not your fault, it's the spell checking program that changed it......you can also over ride that function when pleading your case with potential customers. On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 6:53 PM, Greg Perry wrote: > My name is Greg Perry, Owner of Direct Fit Brakes. I would like to take a > moment to respond to these slanderous allegations on a point by point basis. > > First of all, I am not known for customer abuse. The first page of my > installation instructions state that it is the responsibility of the person > installing any brake component or kit to determine the suitability for their > particular application. I have obviously not physically seen their car and > must rely on what I am told by the customer in order to determine if a > particular application will work on their car. It also states that if they > are not sure how to safely use the kit, they should not install or use it. > We offer 24/7 Technical Support and do indeed answer our phones on that > basis. I do at times get frustrated with some people. It is sometimes > difficult to assist someone who will not listen to me when I am trying to > help them with their issue. This allegation that I am known for customer > abuse is ridiculous and not worth more time than I've already taken to > defend it. > > I have not, at any time, changed the name of my business. I refer you to > the Arizona Corporation Commission at > www.cc.state.az.us/divisions/corporations. You can look up my company > there. The information speaks for itself. > > I have never been thrown off of eBay. Again, you can research this > information for yourself on eBay. I invite you to check out my eBay > feedback. It speaks for itself as well. > > Please feel free to search the Better Business Bureau for my company. In > the last 3 years there has been a total of 1 complaint. I did not answer > the complaint because the issue was resolved between the customer and I. > Therefore, the allegation that there have been numerous complaints is again, > ridiculous. > > I had one issue with a Galaxy member whom I will not name. One bad apple > does not spoil the whole bunch however I have better things to do, like run > my business and provide technical support to those that desire it and are > open to it. I was not thrown out of your club. I had a paid membership and > chose not to renew my membership after discovering that the club was based > upon bashing members and businesses. > > I do not use caller ID to screen calls. I have office staff, being Kym or > Renee, who answer the phones from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. I have > a mechanical staff that are quite capable of answering any technical support > issues in the event that I am unavailable. We not only sell the kits, we > install them every day. > > I do not deny my own mistakes. Everybody makes them. I do not put the > blame on the customer. However, there are certainly issues of customer > error. Let's be realistic!Surprisingly, the most trouble I have are with > actual mechanic shops. > > I have a return policy and abide by it. I certainly have done refunds. > What business hasn't. If a part is manufacturally defective, I absolutely > resolve the issue. > > I have sold hundreds of these kits. In fact, many have been sold to your > own Galaxy club members. We also do Disc Brake Conversions for just about > every car made. > > We invite you to give us a call or visit our website at www.dfbrakes.com. > > Thank you, > > Greg Perry > Owner > Direct Fit Brakes > > > > ORIGINAL POSTING: > > "Greg Perry, the owner of Direct Fit Brakes, is known for customer abuse. > He has changred the name of the company many times, has been thrown offf > Ebay. He has had many complaints filed againt him by customers throught the > Arizona AG office and BBB. Greg Perry knows most of his customers are out of > state, therefore the Attorney General will do little if anything. The Better > Buisness Bureau is not a legal entity and has no power. Greg Perry was > thrown out of the FGCoA. > > Greg Perry will offer little assiatance. Greg Perry will deny any mistakes > on his part any try to put the blame on you. By using caller ID, Greg Perry > will stop taking your calls. > > Greg Perry will not take the parts back and offer a refund" > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080926/da3b7c0e/attachment.html From larsofvt at aol.com Fri Sep 26 09:59:27 2008 From: larsofvt at aol.com (larsofvt at aol.com) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:59:27 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CAEDEED6712AF9-1514-3932@webmail-nb11.sysops.aol.com> Dave, I don't believe that Trevor is saying that his supplier does not make '62 XL kits for others, only that the materials they use is to Dearborn requirements. It sounds like what he is talking about is the color and grain of the vinyl. I wish I could see different sets in a side by side comparison. Maybe I should fly over to Branson and take a poll! Lars Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:58:58 -0400 From: "Dave Coleman" Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" Message-ID: <000001c91f83$d2c25de0$6400a8c0 at dave01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks, Joe. I'll be sure to buy mine from Dearborn. Dave Coleman -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of GalaxiesNW at aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:35 PM To: galaxie at mix.twistedpair.ca; galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors >From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... Joe DeTemple GalaxiesNW www.galaxiesnw.com In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: Hi Joe: Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and materials on these. I personally did the research and development and approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say I have seen the other interior products available from the two other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to show you the differences. What someone considers an average product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward this on. Thanks, Trevor Berge Dearborn Classics From terence.turner at lmco.com Fri Sep 26 10:58:00 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:58:00 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] updated progress page In-Reply-To: <000a01c91f85$3bec1990$6400a8c0@dave01> References: <000a01c91f85$3bec1990$6400a8c0@dave01> Message-ID: Wow Dave!! The project looks incredible! As an owner of an original car myself, I feel my late father looks down on me and smiles. I am sure your Grandad feels the same way. Congrats! It looks great, and thanks for showing us your pics. Terry ________________________________ From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dave Coleman Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:09 PM To: 'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.' Subject: [GALAXIE] updated progress page This has been the most productive summer I have had working on my 62 Galaxie since I started the restoration over 5 years ago. Maybe I will be able to finish it in the next 2 or 3 years. I just updated my progress page if anyone is interested. Here is a link: http://jamesthornton.com/wp/display/378/ Dave Coleman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080926/1c099fa2/attachment.html From terence.turner at lmco.com Fri Sep 26 10:44:56 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:44:56 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors In-Reply-To: <8CAEDEED6712AF9-1514-3932@webmail-nb11.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CAEDEED6712AF9-1514-3932@webmail-nb11.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Good Morning all, I would like to say a word about Dearborn Classics, if I might. I did a full up restoration on my own 63 Galaxie convertible back in 2005, and purchased many parts from various manufacturers, and NOS where possible. The vast majority of my items were from Dearborn. A gentleman by the name of Shawn worked extensively with me to complete the list. I am a fanatical perfectionist about my car, and I insist on originality, right down to the sealers and seat filler materials. My father was the original owner of my car, and I had the original seats, plus a spare set in order to ensure a quality restoration. I have many original factory photographs of the seats, so I know exactly how they looked like as they came off of the line, not too tight, and not too loose. It must be right for me. I skeptically ordered the black bench seat front and rear covers, and they are identical to the original materials, including the seat backs. In order to make the installation correct, I had them on and off at least 5 or 6 times, but they were identical to the photos, and still are today. Living in Southern California, the car is constantly exposed to high levels of airborne contaminants and oxidizers, and of course, very high heat and ultraviolet exposure. I am an Engineer in specialty coatings, paints and polymer development, so I do understand the research in the development of stabilized, quality polymers, in this case seat covers. Dearborn's covers couldn't have been better. After 3 or 4 years in the sun, they are still like new. I don't have any stock in Dearborn, and am glad of you all sharing your good as well as bad experiences with us here. I would be the first to blast a bad outfit. But they have been very good to me, and I can't complain about most of their products. And maybe most important, they have been supportive of me when something wasn't right. I just thought I would share this with you all. Best luck withyour projects, Terry Turner 63 Galaxie Conv. -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of larsofvt at aol.com Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:59 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Cc: tberge at dearbornclassics.com Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors Dave, I don't believe that Trevor is saying that his supplier does not make '62 XL kits for others, only that the materials they use is to Dearborn requirements. It sounds like what he is talking about is the color and grain of the vinyl. I wish I could see different sets in a side by side comparison. Maybe I should fly over to Branson and take a poll! Lars Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:58:58 -0400 From: "Dave Coleman" Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" Message-ID: <000001c91f83$d2c25de0$6400a8c0 at dave01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks, Joe. I'll be sure to buy mine from Dearborn. Dave Coleman -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of GalaxiesNW at aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:35 PM To: galaxie at mix.twistedpair.ca; galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors >From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... Joe DeTemple GalaxiesNW www.galaxiesnw.com In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: Hi Joe: Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and materials on these. I personally did the research and development and approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say I have seen the other interior products available from the two other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to show you the differences. What someone considers an average product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward this on. Thanks, Trevor Berge Dearborn Classics _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From rlkelley1950 at verizon.net Fri Sep 26 11:28:54 2008 From: rlkelley1950 at verizon.net (Buddy Kelley) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:28:54 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <0K7T008B0486DS70@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> I have not bought any upholstery from Dearborn but I would like to. The problem is that my 63 R Code XL has a rose beige interior (a chick at the time ordered the car) and no one makes a set for this car. I have some upholstery for the job but some of the colored vinyl strips are not available. Any chance for some help out there? I would even consider buying a nice used interior if someone had one. Bob 63 Rose on Rose R-code 64 Fairlane 500 Hipo 64 Galaxie 500 64 Galaxie 500 64 Galaxie 500 63 Galaxie Cheapo Sedan 2 door post -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Turner, Terence Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 6:45 AM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors Good Morning all, I would like to say a word about Dearborn Classics, if I might. I did a full up restoration on my own 63 Galaxie convertible back in 2005, and purchased many parts from various manufacturers, and NOS where possible. The vast majority of my items were from Dearborn. A gentleman by the name of Shawn worked extensively with me to complete the list. I am a fanatical perfectionist about my car, and I insist on originality, right down to the sealers and seat filler materials. My father was the original owner of my car, and I had the original seats, plus a spare set in order to ensure a quality restoration. I have many original factory photographs of the seats, so I know exactly how they looked like as they came off of the line, not too tight, and not too loose. It must be right for me. I skeptically ordered the black bench seat front and rear covers, and they are identical to the original materials, including the seat backs. In order to make the installation correct, I had them on and off at least 5 or 6 times, but they were identical to the photos, and still are today. Living in Southern California, the car is constantly exposed to high levels of airborne contaminants and oxidizers, and of course, very high heat and ultraviolet exposure. I am an Engineer in specialty coatings, paints and polymer development, so I do understand the research in the development of stabilized, quality polymers, in this case seat covers. Dearborn's covers couldn't have been better. After 3 or 4 years in the sun, they are still like new. I don't have any stock in Dearborn, and am glad of you all sharing your good as well as bad experiences with us here. I would be the first to blast a bad outfit. But they have been very good to me, and I can't complain about most of their products. And maybe most important, they have been supportive of me when something wasn't right. I just thought I would share this with you all. Best luck withyour projects, Terry Turner 63 Galaxie Conv. -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of larsofvt at aol.com Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:59 AM To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Cc: tberge at dearbornclassics.com Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors Dave, I don't believe that Trevor is saying that his supplier does not make '62 XL kits for others, only that the materials they use is to Dearborn requirements. It sounds like what he is talking about is the color and grain of the vinyl. I wish I could see different sets in a side by side comparison. Maybe I should fly over to Branson and take a poll! Lars Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:58:58 -0400 From: "Dave Coleman" Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" Message-ID: <000001c91f83$d2c25de0$6400a8c0 at dave01> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks, Joe. I'll be sure to buy mine from Dearborn. Dave Coleman -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of GalaxiesNW at aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:35 PM To: galaxie at mix.twistedpair.ca; galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of dearborninteriors >From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... Joe DeTemple GalaxiesNW www.galaxiesnw.com In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: Hi Joe: Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and materials on these. I personally did the research and development and approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say I have seen the other interior products available from the two other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to show you the differences. What someone considers an average product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward this on. Thanks, Trevor Berge Dearborn Classics _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From mikhett at optonline.net Fri Sep 26 12:33:32 2008 From: mikhett at optonline.net (mikhett) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:33:32 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] updated progress page In-Reply-To: <000a01c91f85$3bec1990$6400a8c0@dave01> References: <000a01c91f85$3bec1990$6400a8c0@dave01> Message-ID: <48DD00CC.6050000@optonline.net> Dave Coleman wrote: > This has been the most productive summer I have had working on my 62 > Galaxie since I started the restoration over 5 years ago. Maybe I > will be able to finish it in the next 2 or 3 years. > > I just updated my progress page if anyone is interested. > > Here is a link: > > http://jamesthornton.com/wp/display/378/ > > Dave Coleman > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.7.2/1689 - Release Date: 9/24/2008 6:51 PM > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >_______________________________________________ >Galaxie mailing list >Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > great update, dave love the pics,.Mike From geek97301 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 26 13:21:45 2008 From: geek97301 at yahoo.com (geek97301 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:21:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] (Galaxie) Direct Fit Brakes In-Reply-To: <86213.29073.qm@web45215.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <631803.66101.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Greg Perry did not write this email. I know this because this email is coherent, even eloquent. All evidence indicates that Greg Perry is incapable of writing such an email. My theory is that Greg was getting so many complaints, he decided it would be a good investment to hire someone to write a well-constructed generic reply. Having said that, I'd like to respond to "Greg's" points one by one. >> I would like to take a moment to respond to these slanderous >> allegations on a point by point basis. Sorry "Greg", it's only slander if it isn't true. You're just plain out of luck on this one. >> First of all, I am not known for customer abuse. Oh, that settles it! Greg is a stand-up guy, because he says so. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than words. >> We offer 24/7 Technical Support and do indeed >> answer our phones on that basis. This must be a new policy, because never, not even once, did Greg answer his phone when I tried to call him. Maybe he means that their phones are ON 24 hours a day? >> I have not, at any time, changed the name of my business. Lie. When I bought my brake kit he was calling his company "Arizona Salvage" - something (unfortunately, I can't remember the whole thing). At the time, he was also operating on ebay as "KymsCamaro". > I had one issue with a Galaxy member whom I will not name. Hi. >> One bad apple does not spoil the whole bunch however. How many does it take? 5? 10? 20? What if the one bad apple is REALLY bad? As in, you ignored that apple for months, stringing out what should have been a quick, simple process? What if you treated that "one apple" so poorly, that even now it is pissed at you, four years later? >> I do not deny my own mistakes. Everybody makes them. I >> do not put the blame on the customer. Wait, what? That is exactly what you're doing right now! In fact, you seem to be pretty expert at denying your mistakes. Here are some of the excuses he gave me for why he wasn't contacting me, or my parts didn't arrive, or they arrived damaged (the list of problems goes on and on): Cell phone damaged No parts available - waiting for supplier Death in family Shipment supposedly lost by shipper (Fedex) Unreliable employee "Too busy" >> If a part is manufacturally defective, I absolutely resolve the issue. ... 4 months later. >> [I] chose not to renew my membership after discovering that >> the club was based upon bashing members and businesses. Yep, that's what we're all here for. It has nothing at all to do with the cars. In fact, we LOVE throwing our money away on junky parts from shady vendors, because it gives us more stuff to complain about! "Greg" - No matter how far you bury your head in the sand, nor how loudly you protest and claim that I am your only dissatisfied customer, it won't change the fact that you are a very poor businessman, and have many dissatisfied customers. Hugs and kisses, John --- On Thu, 9/25/08, Greg Perry wrote: > From: Greg Perry > Subject: [GALAXIE] (Galaxie) Direct Fit Brakes > To: Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008, 4:53 PM > My name is Greg Perry, Owner of Direct Fit Brakes.? I would > like to take a moment to respond to these slanderous > allegations on a point by point basis. > ? > First of all, I am not known for customer abuse.??The > first page of my installation instructions state that it is > the responsibility of the person installing any brake > component or kit to determine the suitability for their > particular application.? I have?obviously not physically > seen their car and must rely on what?I am told by the > customer in order to determine if a particular application > will work on their car.? It also states that if they are > not sure how to safely use the kit, they should not install > or use it.? We offer 24/7 Technical Support and do indeed > answer our phones on that basis.? I do at times get > frustrated with some people.? It is sometimes difficult to > assist someone who will not listen to me when I am trying to > help them with their issue.?? This allegation that I am > known for customer abuse is ridiculous and not worth more > time than I've already taken to defend it. > ? > I have not, at any time, changed the name of my business.? > I refer you to the Arizona Corporation Commission at > www.cc.state.az.us/divisions/corporations.? You can look up > my company there.? The information speaks for itself.? > ? > I have never been thrown off of eBay.? Again, you can > research this information for yourself on eBay.? I invite > you to check out my eBay feedback.? It speaks for itself as > well. > ? > Please feel free to search the Better Business Bureau for > my company.? In the last 3 years there has been a total of > 1 complaint.? I did not answer the complaint because the > issue was resolved between the customer and I.? Therefore, > the allegation that there have been numerous complaints is > again, ridiculous. > ? > I had one issue with a Galaxy member whom I will not > name.? One bad apple does not spoil the whole bunch however > I have better things to do, like run my business and provide > technical support to those that desire it and are open to > it.? I was not thrown out of your club.? I had a paid > membership and chose not to renew my membership after > discovering that the club was based upon bashing members and > businesses.? > ? > I do not use caller ID to screen calls.? I have office > staff, being Kym or Renee, who answer the phones from > 7am?to 4pm Monday through Friday.? I have a mechanical > staff that are quite capable of answering any technical > support issues in the event that I am unavailable.? We not > only sell the kits, we install them every day.? > ? > I do not deny my own mistakes.? Everybody makes them.? I > do not put the blame on the customer.? However, there are > certainly issues of customer error.? Let's be > realistic!Surprisingly, the most trouble I have are with > actual mechanic shops.? > ? > I have a return policy and abide by it.? I certainly have > done refunds.? What business hasn't.? If a part is > manufacturally defective, I absolutely resolve the issue.? > ? > I have sold hundreds of these kits.?In fact, many have > been sold to your own Galaxy club members.? We also do Disc > Brake Conversions for just about every car made.? > ? > We invite you to give us a call or visit our website at > www.dfbrakes.com. > ? > Thank you, > ? > Greg Perry > Owner > Direct Fit Brakes > ? > ? > ? > ORIGINAL POSTING: > ? > "Greg Perry, the owner of Direct Fit Brakes, is known > for customer abuse. He has changred the name of the company > many times, has been thrown offf Ebay. He has had many > complaints filed againt him by customers throught the > Arizona AG office and BBB. Greg Perry knows most of his > customers are out of state, therefore the Attorney General > will do little if anything. The Better Buisness Bureau is > not a legal entity and has no power. Greg Perry was thrown > out of the FGCoA. > ? > Greg Perry will offer little assiatance. Greg Perry will > deny any mistakes on his part any try to put the blame on > you.??By using caller ID, Greg Perry will stop taking your > calls. > ? > Greg Perry will not take the parts back and offer a > refund" > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From wstruntz at chartermi.net Fri Sep 26 14:25:00 2008 From: wstruntz at chartermi.net (Wally Struntz) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:25:00 -0400 Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors References: <0K7T008B0486DS70@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: <19726A34D6C94388A34202CE4FC6E935@wally> Bob Try SMS Auto Interiors I got door panels that are a exact match nice people to deal with also ----- Original Message ----- From: "Buddy Kelley" To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors >I have not bought any upholstery from Dearborn but I would like to. The > problem is that my 63 R Code XL has a rose beige interior (a chick at the > time ordered the car) and no one makes a set for this car. I have some > upholstery for the job but some of the colored vinyl strips are not > available. Any chance for some help out there? I would even consider > buying a nice used interior if someone had one. > Bob > 63 Rose on Rose R-code > 64 Fairlane 500 Hipo > 64 Galaxie 500 > 64 Galaxie 500 > 64 Galaxie 500 > 63 Galaxie Cheapo Sedan 2 door post > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Turner, Terence > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 6:45 AM > To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors > > Good Morning all, > I would like to say a word about Dearborn Classics, if I might. > I did a full up restoration on my own 63 Galaxie convertible back in > 2005, and purchased many parts from various manufacturers, and NOS where > possible. The vast majority of my items were from Dearborn. A gentleman > by the name of Shawn worked extensively with me to complete the list. I > am a fanatical perfectionist about my car, and I insist on originality, > right down to the sealers and seat filler materials. > My father was the original owner of my car, and I had the > original seats, plus a spare set in order to ensure a quality > restoration. I have many original factory photographs of the seats, so I > know exactly how they looked like as they came off of the line, not too > tight, and not too loose. It must be right for me. I skeptically ordered > the black bench seat front and rear covers, and they are identical to > the original materials, including the seat backs. In order to make the > installation correct, I had them on and off at least 5 or 6 times, but > they were identical to the photos, and still are today. Living in > Southern California, the car is constantly exposed to high levels of > airborne contaminants and oxidizers, and of course, very high heat and > ultraviolet exposure. > I am an Engineer in specialty coatings, paints and polymer > development, so I do understand the research in the development of > stabilized, quality polymers, in this case seat covers. Dearborn's > covers couldn't have been better. After 3 or 4 years in the sun, they > are still like new. > I don't have any stock in Dearborn, and am glad of you all > sharing your good as well as bad experiences with us here. I would be > the first to blast a bad outfit. But they have been very good to me, and > I can't complain about most of their products. And maybe most important, > they have been supportive of me when something wasn't right. I just > thought I would share this with you all. > Best luck withyour projects, Terry Turner > 63 Galaxie Conv. > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of > larsofvt at aol.com > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:59 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Cc: tberge at dearbornclassics.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors > > Dave, > > I don't believe that Trevor is saying that his supplier does not make > '62 XL kits for others, only that the materials they use is to Dearborn > requirements. It sounds like what he is talking about is the color and > grain of the vinyl. I wish I could see different sets in a side by side > comparison. Maybe I should fly over to Branson and take a poll! > > Lars > > > Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:58:58 -0400 > From: "Dave Coleman" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of > dearborninteriors > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <000001c91f83$d2c25de0$6400a8c0 at dave01> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Thanks, Joe. I'll be sure to buy mine from Dearborn. > > Dave Coleman > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of > GalaxiesNW at aol.com > Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:35 PM > To: galaxie at mix.twistedpair.ca; galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of > dearborninteriors > > > >>From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... > > > Joe DeTemple > GalaxiesNW > www.galaxiesnw.com > > > In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: > > > Hi Joe: > Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that make > the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and > materials on these. I personally did the research and development and > approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all > about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so > you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. > As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as > our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will say > I have seen the other interior products available from the two other > manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is the > closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side to > show you the differences. What someone considers an average product > versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have found is most > Galaxie owners want things as close to original as possible and are > striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is the target we have > attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower price, I would > venture to say it is because they are not offering the same product > quality and are selling a lesser product as there are numerous > differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, mylar > design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole car is > complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to forward > this on. > > Thanks, > > Trevor Berge > Dearborn Classics > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1693 - Release Date: 9/26/2008 7:35 AM From nancybarnes at juno.com Fri Sep 26 14:45:45 2008 From: nancybarnes at juno.com (Nancy E. Barnes) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:45:45 GMT Subject: [GALAXIE] updated progress page-very interesting Message-ID: <20080926.104545.8896.1@webmail08.vgs.untd.com> good job - both in the work and in your presentation with documentation Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes -- mikhett wrote: Dave Coleman wrote: > This has been the most productive summer I have had working on my 62 > Galaxie since I started the restoration over 5 years ago. Maybe I > will be able to finish it in the next 2 or 3 years. > > I just updated my progress page if anyone is interested. > > Here is a link: > > http://jamesthornton.com/wp/display/378/ > > Dave Coleman > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.7.2/1689 - Release Date: 9/24/2008 6:51 PM > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >_______________________________________________ >Galaxie mailing list >Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > great update, dave love the pics,.Mike _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie ____________________________________________________________ You have a right to seek justice! Click here to find experienced lawyers across the USA. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3oJBLrQPjqMagbb620UtcKyVTiRvb051iEWExISrfP5vWqn3/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080926/f5145557/attachment-0001.html From terence.turner at lmco.com Fri Sep 26 15:22:45 2008 From: terence.turner at lmco.com (Turner, Terence) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:22:45 -0700 Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors In-Reply-To: <19726A34D6C94388A34202CE4FC6E935@wally> References: <0K7T008B0486DS70@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net> <19726A34D6C94388A34202CE4FC6E935@wally> Message-ID: Now, I will say this, I don't like the Mylar center inserts on the replacement door panels for the 63 Galaxies. The chrome faced mylar is loose and "baggy" looking, not like the original. Maybe it needs a very thin layer of filler material, such as loose weave synthetic padding, I don't know. If they could get this right, the panels would be great!! But, if it's the best that we can get, oh well. One thing I would love to see someone reproduce, is convertible Galaxie 500, not just XL, 1/4 panel arm rest vinyl covers,upper and lower. It looks like they do when you look at the Dearborn catalog, but when I ask, only the carpeted ones for the XL. Terry -----Original Message----- From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Wally Struntz Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:25 AM To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors Bob Try SMS Auto Interiors I got door panels that are a exact match nice people to deal with also ----- Original Message ----- From: "Buddy Kelley" To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors >I have not bought any upholstery from Dearborn but I would like to. >The problem is that my 63 R Code XL has a rose beige interior (a chick >at the time ordered the car) and no one makes a set for this car. I >have some upholstery for the job but some of the colored vinyl strips >are not available. Any chance for some help out there? I would even >consider buying a nice used interior if someone had one. > Bob > 63 Rose on Rose R-code > 64 Fairlane 500 Hipo > 64 Galaxie 500 > 64 Galaxie 500 > 64 Galaxie 500 > 63 Galaxie Cheapo Sedan 2 door post > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Turner, >Terence > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 6:45 AM > To: A list for Ford Galaxie owners. > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors > > Good Morning all, > I would like to say a word about Dearborn Classics, if I might. > I did a full up restoration on my own 63 Galaxie convertible back in > 2005, and purchased many parts from various manufacturers, and NOS > where possible. The vast majority of my items were from Dearborn. A > gentleman by the name of Shawn worked extensively with me to complete > the list. I am a fanatical perfectionist about my car, and I insist on > originality, right down to the sealers and seat filler materials. > My father was the original owner of my car, and I had the original > seats, plus a spare set in order to ensure a quality restoration. I > have many original factory photographs of the seats, so I know exactly > how they looked like as they came off of the line, not too tight, and > not too loose. It must be right for me. I skeptically ordered the > black bench seat front and rear covers, and they are identical to the > original materials, including the seat backs. In order to make the > installation correct, I had them on and off at least 5 or 6 times, but > they were identical to the photos, and still are today. Living in > Southern California, the car is constantly exposed to high levels of > airborne contaminants and oxidizers, and of course, very high heat and > ultraviolet exposure. > I am an Engineer in specialty coatings, paints and polymer > development, so I do understand the research in the development of > stabilized, quality polymers, in this case seat covers. Dearborn's > covers couldn't have been better. After 3 or 4 years in the sun, they > are still like new. > I don't have any stock in Dearborn, and am glad of you all sharing > your good as well as bad experiences with us here. I would be the > first to blast a bad outfit. But they have been very good to me, and I > can't complain about most of their products. And maybe most important, > they have been supportive of me when something wasn't right. I just > thought I would share this with you all. > Best luck withyour projects, Terry Turner > 63 Galaxie Conv. > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of > larsofvt at aol.com > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:59 AM > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Cc: tberge at dearbornclassics.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors > > Dave, > > I don't believe that Trevor is saying that his supplier does not make > '62 XL kits for others, only that the materials they use is to > Dearborn requirements. It sounds like what he is talking about is the > color and grain of the vinyl. I wish I could see different sets in a > side by side comparison. Maybe I should fly over to Branson and take a poll! > > Lars > > > Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:58:58 -0400 > From: "Dave Coleman" > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of > dearborninteriors > To: "'A list for Ford Galaxie owners.'" > Message-ID: <000001c91f83$d2c25de0$6400a8c0 at dave01> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Thanks, Joe. I'll be sure to buy mine from Dearborn. > > Dave Coleman > > -----Original Message----- > From: galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca > [mailto:galaxie-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of > GalaxiesNW at aol.com > Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:35 PM > To: galaxie at mix.twistedpair.ca; galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] [FordGalaxieClubofAmerica] speaking of > dearborninteriors > > > >>From Trever at Dearborn reference upholstery...................... > > > Joe DeTemple > GalaxiesNW > www.galaxiesnw.com > > > In a message dated 9/25/2008 9:40:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > tberge at dearbornclassics.com writes: > > > Hi Joe: > Good to hear from you. There are actually a few manufacturers that > make the same product for 1962-1963 Galaxie XL. We have our own tooling and > materials on these. I personally did the research and development and > approved every piece so I know intimately what these parts are all > about. You know about this as your car has one of these interiors so > you understand what is involved and what the finished product is like. > As far as I know most of our competitors are selling another brand as > our tends to be priced a little bit higher than the others. I will > say I have seen the other interior products available from the two > other manufacturers and ours is significantly better quality and is > the closest to the original. It would take setting these side by side > to show you the differences. What someone considers an average > product versus an excellent product is subjective but what I have > found is most Galaxie owners want things as close to original as > possible and are striving to get an excellent reproduction and that is > the target we have attempted to meet. If someone is offering a lower > price, I would venture to say it is because they are not offering the > same product quality and are selling a lesser product as there are > numerous differences in material construction, color accuracy, sewing, > mylar design, warranty, etc. that makes a difference when the whole > car is complete. I hope this explanation helps. You are welcome to > forward this on. > > Thanks, > > Trevor Berge > Dearborn Classics > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie > > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.3/1693 - Release Date: 9/26/2008 7:35 AM _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From nancybarnes at juno.com Fri Sep 26 16:53:59 2008 From: nancybarnes at juno.com (Nancy E. Barnes) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:53:59 GMT Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors Message-ID: <20080926.125359.4299.0@webmail07.vgs.untd.com> Replacements - just a part of the problems with restoration...it is a given, a fact of life. We have a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible, we think we may have a corner on impossible to find parts...correct me if we are mistaken. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mDcGmLo6E1Ht9aSO8QX7afSIAr3THBXdHS5jnpKapwoSKu1/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080926/6edf9e1f/attachment.html From Biggalaxie at aol.com Fri Sep 26 17:03:44 2008 From: Biggalaxie at aol.com (Biggalaxie at aol.com) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:03:44 EDT Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: Message-ID: I helped a friend install one of his kits. it looked really good until we fully unpacked it.Although the rotors were the same size they had two different bolt patterns. After waiting like what seems forever he finally got the right part. we put them on and then came the calipers, they had the wrong bolts to mount them (not even close). after getting them from another source we ran the new lines and bled the brakes (or at least tried) tried to stop the car and it pulled hard to one side. turns out the caliper had more pits and craters than the moon. Again after an eternity the part was replaced, to bad they sent the wrong side. after forever and a day he finally received the right side but the wrong caliper. after going to the parts house and getting the right one he sent the wrong one back to them and awhile later he actually got the right one shipped and it is still on his garage shelf. Non Gradus Anus Rodentum Merda taurorum animas conturbit **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080926/88bf6052/attachment.html From geek97301 at yahoo.com Fri Sep 26 17:42:04 2008 From: geek97301 at yahoo.com (geek97301 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:42:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: Message-ID: <735829.47324.qm@web36902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hey, are you that "one issue with a Galaxy member" Greg was talking about? You guys are sure coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden! I'm going to side with Greg on this one. This sounds like yet another one of those "issues of customer error" he mentioned in his email. You probably "are not sure how to safely use the kit". Maybe if you were willing to accept some of that awesome "24/7 Technical Support" Greg provides, you would have had more luck. --- On Fri, 9/26/08, Biggalaxie at aol.com wrote: > From: Biggalaxie at aol.com > Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] Direct Fit Brakes: > To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 1:03 PM > I helped a friend install one of his kits. it looked really > good until we > fully unpacked it.Although the rotors were the same size > they had two different > bolt patterns. After waiting like what seems forever he > finally got the > right part. we put them on and then came the calipers, > they had the wrong bolts > to mount them (not even close). after getting them from > another source we ran > the new lines and bled the brakes (or at least tried) > tried to stop the car > and it pulled hard to one side. turns out the caliper had > more pits and > craters than the moon. Again after an eternity the part > was replaced, to bad they > sent the wrong side. after forever and a day he finally > received the right > side but the wrong caliper. after going to the parts house > and getting the right > one he sent the wrong one back to them and awhile later he > actually got the > right one shipped and it is still on his garage shelf. > > Non Gradus Anus Rodentum > Merda taurorum animas conturbit > > > > > > > **************Looking for simple solutions to your > real-life financial > challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and > information, tips and > calculators. > (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) > _______________________________________________ > Galaxie mailing list > Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca > http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie From mika at aarnio.com Sat Sep 27 03:06:10 2008 From: mika at aarnio.com (aarnio mika / mainoskeskus.com) Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:06:10 +0300 Subject: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors In-Reply-To: <20080926.125359.4299.0@webmail07.vgs.untd.com> References: <20080926.125359.4299.0@webmail07.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: <018E3343C7A5445EB8403BB5A11298B7@quad> try sms fabrics for all of your upholstery needs. Super quality stuff ! Mika ----- Original Message ----- From: Nancy E. Barnes To: galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [GALAXIE] speaking of dearborn interiors Replacements - just a part of the problems with restoration...it is a given, a fact of life. We have a 65 Galaxie 500 convertible, we think we may have a corner on impossible to find parts...correct me if we are mistaken. Charles P.("Red") Baker & Nancy E. Barnes ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Galaxie mailing list Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I >also have a 64 top frame if any one needs. >If this is not the place to do this, I am sorry. >Thanks >Ken > > >---------- > > > >---------- >Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn "10 hidden secrets" from Jamie. >Learn Now >_______________________________________________ >Galaxie mailing list >Galaxie at lists.twistedpair.ca >http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/galaxie Thank You Mark Reynolds / Director GALAXIE... FORD for Thought! Visit Our Club Home Page @: http://www.galaxieclub.com ...be sure to join the Club at: http://www.galaxieclub.com/appl.html you can join or renew your dues using PayPal and a Visa or Master Card at: http://www.galaxieclub.com/clubcorner.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.twistedpair.ca/pipermail/galaxie/attachments/20080928/867d1272/attachment.html