1966 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible restoration part 60 removing the gas tank
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- Got a lot of little things done, and started on the rear part of the undercarriage . Pulled the gas tank.... super nasty. It stunk the garage up so bad, I had to open the overhead door. Stuffed a rag in the filler hole. Next week I will drop it off at the radiator shop. I will fix the rust hole, in the gas filler pocket, before reinstalling the tank. Why the tank is out, I will do what I need to with the rear suspension and replace the springs and shocks. I will paint it before the tank goes back it too. Then the exhaust will go on, and I'll get it running and moving under it's own power for the first time in 44 years.
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Howard, You do beautiful work buddy.
OCD, people that don't have it are so lucky cause for them things are simple. I too suffer with it and good enough is never quite good enough. Clips for wires that have disintegrated will drive me nuts till it is repaired right. Someone else could run a zip tie in and call it a day but not me. Hence when I am done, I can rest easy. I have all the respect in the world for your work and deliberation. It will be new
Great video. Thanks.
AHHA! Got it! The filler neck was rusted to the tank gasket
Hi I like your galaxie project myself I’m in the same. Situation same car mine it’s a gala or 7 litre stick shift will be remuving the gas tank.
Keep it up, you sure do nice work!!!
Ironically, the items that you listed that were bad were the reasons why the car is in such good shape. These problems kept the car from getting more wear and tear on it 43 + years ago.
Back around 1972 I attempted to do what you are doing only with a 1958 Jaguar XK-150. The project was a total disaster, the car was being held together by a thread, all the internal sheet metal was totally rusted out. Sold the pile for parts. I'll be 80 in April.
I would pull the tank the rear end replace the axle seals replace the pinion seal the differential gasket all that stuff it's easier just have the rear end out of the car so you can clean it and paint properly. Plus I don't like doing that all underneath the car with stuff falling on you getting in your eyes . Just a thought .
The car is coming along nicely 😎
Another great video...you're doing a beautiful job....can't wait to see the rear turn out as nice as the front....
Those pvc cutters always make nice even cuts in any hose or pipe. Much better than crooked cuts when using a hack saw, knife or scissors.
I swear this guy looks like Dr. Evil...
You know my moms and dads 1966 galaxie 500 we used to have to pull back the gear shift lever to get it to crank to start you might try that question mark ours was a 390 engine though that was the only difference and it had air condition I don't think that makes any difference but that was the only way it would start and I know you've never started this that might be all that's wrong with it so give it a try I hope it helps.
It probably had a neutral switch that was going bad. Common on these cars. There open and near the floor, so they get full of dirt, and that wares them out. I checked it all out. The ignition switch is bad....
She’s coming along.keep up the great work. Thanks again
My dad had a 1965 ford custom with a Six cylinder very basic car
I can feel it coming to life little by little! Impressive!!
With H's work ethic, who thinks he won't end up addressing the differential after all.
My favorite show!
Switch made in china ?? It figure's..hope the radiator shop can clean the tank..are you going to coat the inside ? Looking foward to see you repair the rust..what little there is of it..the car is really solid and that is what makes it worth it..you do great work..no one will ever know you were there..see you on the next one Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I am hoping a good cleaning will do. I hope they don't need to coat it, as the coatings never last. That stuff makes a huge mess of the fuel system, when the coating starts breaking down. The coating is good for about ten to fifteen years. If it's that bad, I will replace the tank with a new one.
@@OldCarAlley hope it don't come to that..maybe it will be ok..it didn't look all that bad..see you on the next one..Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@rodneybrand8521 It has patches of minor surface rust, and a black goo on the bottom... I think thats the nasty smelling 43 year old gas. I think it will clean up.... I hope!
I regularly use a thin metal clothes hanger straightened all the way out to ream out the tiny water overflow tube that drains the gas filler cap housing. Rain or car wash water collects in there when that long tube is clogged and will rot out the filler cap housing. You can also get water in your gas tank that way since it is a vented cap.
I think the bottom of the filler cap is higher the the bottom of the opening for the gas door, so I doubt much could get into the tank. The tank has minor surface rust in places on all sides, but the bottom has a black goo... 43 year old gas...
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If that tube gets clogged, you'll have water sloshing around the gas cap and some could leak into the tank. Besides, who wants the housing to rot?
@@chuckster3629 I am sure a little did... thats why there there is some surface rust in the tank. Yea, and I got a housing to repair too.
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I have to keep the drain tube clear on my '65 Gal since I live in western Oregon where it rains a lot and I park the car outside all the time.
Will a fuel tank in a 1966 ford galaxie go in a 1965 ford galaxie
That I don't know, but I don't see why not.
Got alot done.
One by one, the lights begin to twinkle here n there in our Galaxie. Cheers
Nice car! I really like the videos.
Do you have any photos or a diagram of the wiring on the ignition switch? I have a 67 Galaxie that I’m trying to finish the wiring on.
The wiring diagram is in your shop manual. You might find it online too.
Really moving along Howard. I am looking forward to the rust repair. I just bought a welder and forcing myself to learn how to diy. I usually outsource rust repair but time to learn myself. Love the videos.
Buying a welder is the best thing you can do. It takes practice....
Welp... I'm under the rear end of my other 66 Galaxie. Got the fuel tank straps off. Got the filler neck unbolted from inside the filler door. Got the rubber tank strap isolaters off. Got the sending unit out. This thing ain't budging. It's just dangling there. I can hang on it. There's nothing above it bolted in. The filler neck seems to be the only thing holding on. How did you get the filler neck out of the tank??? Btw, just a funny side note. I was like "YES a Galaxie tank removal video!" I think I must have been a little loud because I could see fingers and eyes through the neighbors' blinds. The you jump cut from the tank being in and just miraculously not in anymore. At that point I nailed my forehead on the brake drum.
Yep the filler neck has to come out before the tank.
Amazing work.
i worked worked for Willys America, in Caszadero Ca for a short time, they restored willys jeeps. a lot of the parts for old Jeeps come from China, and we would have trouble with them.
Intermittent electric problems are the worst.
You said it!
Unfortunately none of these parts are made here anymore. It's best to get NOS or Rebuilt original. Eventually we won't be able to find these parts at all.
Road Salt melts snow and ice, but it also rusts the heck out of old car bodies.
Another excellent video. Those Hose clamps worry me. That china cheap shit can give out and ruin an engine if you loose a clamp on the highway and dump coolant. Ask me how I know.... :(
Those repo parts made in China are a real problem . I also try to rebuilt or use nos or used
Total garbage. It was a new switch hanging under the dash when I bought the car. I saw the made in China stamped in it, and thought about getting a NOS one back then. Guess I should have. O-well, I'll have the new switch by mid. next week.
i got original type hose clamps for my 65 merc..i think i got mine out of a mustang supplier..i needed 12 and only got 10 as you did ....i'm guessing the rear in your car has 3;00;1 ration and 28 spline axles open rear..the 3;00;1 ratio was so common back then ....you are doing a real nice job...i couldnt go to bed until i seen another one of your videos ...ok...seen it now off to bed lol
It does have a 3.00:1 axle ratio. So far everything looks good in the rear. the drums turn freely, but are stuck to the axle shaft. Might need a little heat to get them off. Hoping I can start cleaning things up, and do some sanding underneath this weekend and next week... getting it ready for paint and brakes. I got to order springs this morning.
What part of the thumb are you in? Love to pop out and visit!
I am not in the thumb. I am near the Detroit Zoo....
Even closer, @@OldCarAlley! I'm in Rochester Hills. When you were cruising in that beautiful '59 El Camino I commented that it looked like rural Michigan and got a reply you were in the thumb.
@@jimburig7064 Yea, Dave lives in the lower part of the thumb.... Memphis. I have known Dave for 55 years.
Alrighty then. Huge waste of time... Tank has a $3 half coat paint job, 9 pounds of rust and varnish, and the sender gasket will never seal again as a big chunk of mating surface fell off in the tank. At least I know how to do it now. The primary Galaxie will have it's fuel tank removed one of these days as well. Gotta wrench it to know it I suppose.
Howard why didn’t you put the ac back into the car?
The under the dash dealer installed unit was kinda huge and ugly, plus the condenser was bad. It needed a new receiver/dryer , and a couple idler pulleys too. I just wasn't worth fixing. If it was factory A/C, I would have fixed it.
Doesn't need a c anyway it's a convertible 😀
You mentioned chrome, can I ask where you get your chrome done? I’m in Michigan too and have a few pieces I need done.
A-W Custom Chrome 17726 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021. (586) 775-2040
Old Car Alley Thanks!
I have learned to use as many original parts as I can. The new stuff is total garbage!!!
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DUDE... what is it with you and the camera. If you don't forget to turn it on, you forget how to work the memory card or something similar. Stop working on cars and learn how to use a camera!!!