This big '60s cruiser boasts hidden upgrades.
This prairie-sized Galaxie is particularly imposing in the rarely seen fastback body style.
Underneath the acres of sheetmetal, this '60s cruiser has been modernized with a reworked Hotchkis suspension and Wilwood brakes. Metallic blue paint, a subtle hood scoop, and black steelies with dog-dish hub caps complete the understated look.One of the world's most scenic roads, Canada's Icefields Parkway runs north from Calgary up to the tourist town of Jasper. Sure, you could rent a Chevy Equinox to make the trip, but here's a much more charismatic sled to haul you past the glaciers.
The transmission is a highway-friendly three-speed automatic, refreshed and rebuilt. A 9-inch rear end with an Eaton limited slip differential gets that V-8 power to the ground via 255-series Firestone Firehawk tires wrapping 18-inch steel wheels.Wilwood six-piston front brakes connected to braided lines and an upgraded master cylinder should enable this big Ford to safely shed highway speeds. A three-core aluminum radiator with twin 11-inch fans keeps things cool in the summer.
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