The inboard headlight-induction...
The inboard headlight-induction setup, made famous by the Thunderbolt, is an effective and capable way for the deep-breathing FE to ingest all the cold air possible.
The Details
64 1/2 Galaxie 500 Fastback
Owners: Evan and Scott Campbell, Tempe, AZ
Engine
- 427ci FE big-block V-8
- 4.260-inch bore, 3.980-inch stroke
- Cross-bolted, side-oiler block
- Nodular-iron 1UA 428 crankshaft
- Forged I-beam Le Mans connecting rods
- Forged pistons
- Wood Brothers-prepared iron block
- 406 High-Performance ported iron heads
- Mechanical flat-tappet needle-bearing camshaft, .525-inch lift, 290-degrees duration
- 750cfm Barry Grant carburetor
- 427 medium-riser intake manifold
Transmission
- Jerico four-speed
- Hayes Borg & Beck clutch
- Hurst shifter
Rearend
- 9-inch
- 4.57 gears
- Detroit Locker
- Strange 35-spline axles
Exhaust
- Factory cast-iron 427 headers
- Flowmaster mufflers
Suspension
- Front: Stock coil spring
- Rear: Leaf spring
Brakes
Wheels
- Front: Radir Wheels Tri Ribb 3, 15X7
- Rear: Radir Wheels Tri Ribb 3, 15X8
Tires
- Front: BFGoodrich Radial T/A, P225/70R15
- Rear: BFGoodrich Radial T/A, P245/60R15
Interior
- Stock Galaxie 500 interior
- Bucket seats
- Console
- Twin-pod instrumentation
Exterior
- PPG basecoat/clearcoat Nissan White
- Crites Restoration Products teardrop hood