1972 Ford Galaxie 500 - 4 Door - Sleeper - Low mileage - LOW RESERVE

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1972 Ford Galaxie 500 - 4 Door - Barn Find - Built March 1971 -
2 Years in the REMAKING - FRESH BUILD!
Street Name: "Opossum" (Ohio / Possum) - Read on.....you'll understand....
351W Engine - Balanced / Crated / COMPLETE Rebuild - DOCUMENTED
Dyno at Rebuild (Documented) - 345 H.P. - BEFORE Additions
Estimated: Reduction of 150 lbs. Curb Weight
Rims / Intake Manifold / Exhaust Manifold / Exhaust System / Various Engine Parts Internal / External Parts / Others
Engine Custom-Built by a Famous Arizona Motor Shop (no assembly line) by a Professional Motor Shop....
Engine was purchased with a One (1) Year SHOP Warranty - means the Motor Shop in Arizona has included a warranty! There is still at this time about 10 months (+/-) left on the warranty.
Miles on Body - 61,000 (+/-)
Miles on New Motor - Less than 500
Properly Installed - Professionally "Broken In"

Old Engine Shown in PICS with Standard Distributor

New Engine Shown with HEI Distributor

Old engine is not a part of this auction - it is long gone....

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About the REBUILD:
This FULL REBUILD utilized the following machines:
Sunnen CV-616 Power Stroking Hone
Sunnen SGM-1500 Seat and Guide Machine
Peterson Block and Head Resurfacer
Rottler Boring Bar
Sioux Valve Resurfacer
Sunnen CH-100 Line Hone
Sunnen DCB-2000 Computer Balancing Machine
Sunnen Power-Stroked Rod Hone / Others

The following ENGINE CLEANING Work was Performed as part of the REBUILD:
Engine block, Cylinder heads and Crankshaft thermally cleaned
Engine Shot-blasted, and Magnafluxed
Crankshaft reground, Oil holes chamfered, and Micro-polished
Oil galleys cleaned
Block was bored and Honed using torque plates
The new cam was custom fitted
The connecting rods were fitted with NEW bolts and resized
Rotating assembly Sunnen Computer Balanced (Balance sheet included)
Cylinder heads remanufactured - installed new guides, seals. etc.
Engine Block / Heads painted with a high-gloss OLD FORD BLUE engine enamel
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Engine Upgrades:
New Set SEALED POWER HYPEREUTECTIC (Aluminum) Pistons
New Set SEALED POWER HYPEREUTECTIC (Aluminum) Rings
New COMPETITION CAMS Camshaft
New Set CLEVITE 77 - Rods
New Set CLEVITE 77 - Main Bearings
New Set CLEVITE 77 - Cam Bearings
New MELLING High-Volume Oil Pump
New MELLING High-Volume Pickup Screen
New MELLING High-volume Driveshaft
New Set MELLING Valve Guides
New Set MELLING Push Rods
New Set FOMOCO Valve locks / Retainers
New PIONEER PERFORMANCE Harmonic Balancer
New PIONEER PERFORMANCE Flexplate
New Set PIONEER PERFORMANCE Valve Springs
New Set PIONEER PERFORMANCE Brass Freeze Plugs
New Set PIONEER PERFORMANCE Bolts
New PRO PERFORMANCE - Aluminum - Intake Manifold - Chrome
New FEL-PRO Gasket Set (All Engine)
New PRO PERFORMANCE Chrome Oil Pan
New Double-Roller Timing Set - Steel
New Set CHAMPION Spark Plugs
New Set TAYLOR ETREME SERIES ThunderVolt 8.2mm Spark Plug Wire Set (Ceramic)
New SUMMIT RACING HEI Distributor
New SUMMIT RACING HEI Distributor Cap with 50K Volt Coil
New 4 BBL Carb (HOLLEY Rebranded) Summit 600
New MARCH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS / Serpentine Swap from V Belts:
Full Bracket Set - All Aluminum
Alternator Bracket - Aluminum
Power Steering Bracket - Aluminum
Alternator Bracket - Aluminum
Water Pump Pulley - Aluminum
Crank Pulley - Aluminum
Adjustment Rod and Rod Ends - Aluminum
New SUMMIT Brand Fuel Rail
New HOLLEY Brand Fuel Filter
New SUMMIT Brand Fuel Pressure Gauge
New FRAGOLA 10 AN Steel Braided Fuel Line
New Synthetic Oil (SHELL) Change (10w30)
New FORD RACING Licensed Oil Breather Assembly
New SCOTT DRAKE Valve Covers (Aluminum) Set
New FEL-PRO Valve Cover Gasket Set (Rubber)
New Oil Breather Grommets
New FLEX-A-LITE Fan Blade
Nos FOMOCO Radiator Shroud
New DAYCO Serpentine Belts x 2
New CARTER 110 g.p.h. - Mechanical Fuel Pump
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Engine Related
New WATERLESS Cooling Fluid

New Set SPECTRE "Quick Release" Valve Cover Hold Downs
New Set SPECTRE Wire Separators - Blue anodized
New SCOTT DRAKE Valve Cover Mount - Wire Separators
New SPECTRA Premium Radiator - 2 Row (CU-261)
New SPECTRE (Upper) Steel Braided (not a cover) Radiator Hose
New SPECTRE (Lower) Steel Braided (not a cover) Radiator Hose
New DEA/TTPA Motor Mounts - Passenger / Driver Side(s)
New MR GASKET - Temperature Radiator Cap
New STANT Locking Gas Cap (2 keys)
New FRAGOLA Braided Heater Hoses (x2)
New SPECTRE Chrome Water Neck Assembly
New Set DURALAST Power Steering Hoses (2)
New SPECTRE Dipstick / Tube - Chrome
New SUMMIT Brand PCV Valve 90 degree
New SUMMIT Brand Stainless Braided PCV Line
New EDELBROCK Breather / with Reuse Filter
New BILLETT SPECIALTIES Aluminum Hose Clamps (Various)
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Drive Train / Brakes / Suspension / Electrical
Both Axles (Rear) Removed Cleaned and Replaced

New FEDERAL / MOGUL Wheel Bearings x 2

New BECK / ARNLEY Axle Seals x 2
Axle Differential - Cleaned / Replaced with New axle fluid
Steering Gear Box - Complete Rebuild
SET New Rear Brakes (Drums)
Brake Fluid Flush and Replace
New Brake Line Adapters
New AGS Rear Brake Line (Driver)
New AGS Rear Brake Line (Passenger)
New MONROE Front Shocks - set
New Air Shocks - set - rear (adjust leveling of car)
New Idler Arm
New Steering Sleeves
New Pitman Arm
New DURALAST Starter
New Starter Solenoid
New Kill Switch
New TUFF STUFF (Rebrand) Alternator - Summit
New SEARS 850 Crank Amp - Diehard Battery
New Turn Signal Switch and Assembly
New 3 Gauge Assembly Temp/ Amp/ Oil
New Tachometer
New Turn and Hazard Light Assembly
NOS Gauge Assembly (Speedometer) Cover / Lens
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Interior

New XM Receiver
New Pioneer CD / Radio / Remote - 300 Watt
New 3 Way Kenwood Speakers - Back - 300 Watt
New 2 Way Kenwood Speakers - Front - 300 Watt
New XM Convertor Assembly
New Antenna / Mast / Cable
New All Instrument Panel Bulbs
New All Bulbs - Tail/Reverse/Turn/Brake
New Turn Signal Cam / Cancellator
New Turn Signal Switch and Wiring Harness - Brakes, etc.
New All Dash Panel Screws
New Floor Mats - Front / Back
New Front Seat Re-Padding Installation (Under Spring)
NOS Brake Pedal Chrome Insert
NOS Fuel Pedal Chrome Insert
NOS Emergency Brake Chrome Insert
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Body
New CUSTOM Hood Insulation Panels
New COOPER COBRA Radial GT Tires
New CRAGAR Rims
New CRAGAR Center Caps
New SUMMIT Lugs (Actual Not Plated) - 20
New SUMMIT Locking Lugs w/Key - Set
New SUMMIT Chrome Stems
New SUMMIT Chrome Stem Caps (Hexagonal)
New DURALAST Wiper Blades
New Front End Alignment (NTB)
NOS Tail Light Cover/Lens
NOS Bulb SOCKET L/F Fender Marker Light
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Exhaust
New Custom Built Exhaust Manifold to Tail Pipe (Magnaflow)
New Heddman Headers (Set) - proper fit / not bent / not altered
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Miscellaneous

4 NOS Keys Professionally Cut
1 Magnetic Hide a Key
1 New Car Cover
1 Fire Extinguisher (ABC Rated)
1 Spare Tire
1 Original Bill of Sale (1972)
1 Original Owner's Manual
1 Soft Cover Repair Manual
1 Miscellaneous Vehicle Ready Kit
1 Original Build Sheet
1 Original Owner's Manual
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Going Forward - Answers to some questions:
1972 Ford Galaxie (Galaxy) 500 - 4 Door - Built March of 1971
Location: Westlake, Ohio 44145
Mileage: 61,000 (+/-) on Body - Less than 500 on Motor - Documented
Condition: Good and Sweaty - more good than sweaty!
Exterior: Green
Interior: Green
Trunk / Engine Well / Floor Boards / Solid
Retains it's ORIGINAL Under Coating (Certificate - 1972 In Hand)
This 1972 Galaxie 500 retains its original paint and a 351W cubic inch motor paired with the RARE FMX Small Case Cruise-O-Matic (Ford-O-Matic) 3 speed automatic tranny which is original to the car as well.
ALOT of upgrades (see above)

Car is located within Westlake, Ohio - A suburb of Cleveland - it's not physically in Cleveland..

This Galaxie 500 is a REAL HEAD TURNER has just over 61,000 actual miles on the body - ensuring that it will be a great cruiser for many years to come.
This Galaxie 500 has a beautiful green interior that still has an incredible look to it. No rips, tears, other.
Original Paint - No Bondo - Sweaty (Has some dings and dents - minor rust on back 3/4 skins)!
The car sits on a set of ACTUAL CRAGAR Rims wrapped in a new set of COOPER COBRA Radial Tires.
No Air Conditioning - Was not built with A/C in 1971
Has Powersteering / Power Brakes / Manual Crank Windows
Glass Throughout is SOLID - NO chips / No Cracks
Haggerty Full Insure - Estimated at 169 per year....
If you know fords.....you know this motor and body....
This motor runs on MODERN FUEL - no lead additive needed.
Found it in a BARN! NOW temperature controlled / security monitored and garage kept.
Miles are DOCUMENTED.
Clean Title
I am the Second Owner. I drive it frequently.....Weather permitting.

ADDITIONAL enhancements are currently underway while this auction is active - such as additional braided steel hoses and clamps, blue electrical wire coves are being added, Steering wheel is being replaced with a more modern wheel, battery cables are being replaced - etc.... - the enhancements are for appearance purposes - NO MAJOR / NOR MINOR work is being done on this engine.

Yes, the oppossum in the back window are goes with the car - no it is not real....

This Car is more Gator Mc Clusky / Streets of San Francisco - than it is Grandma's Ride....

Don't need help selling it - Not hurting for cash - No tire kickers - No payment plans

Serious buyers only please!
Attention Joy Riders: .....Nope....
Make me a serious offer - Cash is KING - all I can say is no....
Pics are current.

I am selling the Car to finish my Degree - Otherwise I would not be selling this Car -

THE FINE PRINT - the following is a part of this auction - READ IT CAREFULLY

• This car is being offered locally - this auction may be cancelled at anytime due to local sale.
• This car is being sold where is / as is - no refunds / no returns - ENGINE has a warranty - there is no further warranty - means - no warranty expressed or implied OTHER THAN the ENGINE.
• Every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable and an independent review of it's accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• It is the sole responsibility of you to verify the existence of options, accessories and vehicle condition prior to the time of sale.
• No implied or expressed warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listedis made. Again - only the ENGINE has a warranty - which is just under 1 year remaining and will be solely between the winning bidder and the engine builder.
  
• If the car is sold to someone overseas - you are responsible for all duty fees and customs fees as well as shipping and other fees not listed herein.
  
• You will include in your shipping agreement with your transporter the inclusion of insurance during shipment.
  
• Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping.
• Final Bid / Winning Bid does not include Title Transfer Fees, License Registration Fees, State of Local Taxes nor Processing Fees if any.
  
• You should have this car LOCALLY inspected prior to purchasing or bidding on this car - there's no refunds of any kind. Kindly contact me for an appointment.
  
• If you are winning bidder on this car - full payment must be received in 7 days.
• If you do not pay for the car in full within 7 days - I will cancel your purchase and seek a fees refund.
• You will not ship / receive / take ownership of this car until you have paid for this car to me fully - a winning bid is not the same as payment or paid in full.

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On Jun-07-17 at 18:44:19 PDT, seller added the following information:

Revisions (June 7, 2017):
Removed: New SPECTRA Premium Radiator - 2 Row (CU-261)
- Installed NOS Radiator - Tested / Passed -
- Reason - Shroud not performing / Preparation for modification of Cooling Fluid
- Note: At no time has this motor surpassed 180 - 190 Range.
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Removed: 50/50 Radiator Fluid - Standard Duty
- Installed - EVANS Waterless Cooling Fluid High Performance - Professional Install
- Reason - Increased Cooling / Reduction of Pressure / Non-Corrosive
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Removed: New SPECTRE (Upper) Steel Braided (not a cover) Radiator Hose
Removed: New SPECTRE (Lower) Steel Braided (not a cover) Radiator Hose
- Installed - Standard Rubber Hose -Upper and Lower -
- Reason - Swapped over to Quick Change Clamps -
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Removed: OLD Brake Cylinder Vacuum Line
- Installed - New Steel Braided Vacuum Line - to Intake Manifold -
- Reason - Reduction in length / Durability and Appearance Purposes -
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