Customs 63 galaxies

Hi everyone
does anyone know if the chassis on a 63 fastback galaxie is the same as a 4 door the chassis on mine is really rusty and I have the chance to buy a 4 door chassis with no rust any help would be great
cheers hammered

 

I believe they're all the same except the convertible and possibly the wagon. Match up the wheelbase and you should be okay.

 

'61 to '64 Galaxie and Mercury Monterey chassis are all very similar. Extra structure was added for the convertibles, and a few little tweaks were made from year to year. But for the most part 2 door, 4 door, and wagon are all interchangeable.

 

On a quite night you can hear those Fords rusting

 

nwbhotrod Unless there are any GMs around.

 

I normally love arguing with the Chebbie apologists, but when it comes to my '62 Monterey, nwbhotrod is unfortunately correct. I had to replace about 4 ft of frame rail on each side, the bottom 8 inches of the car body or so (rockers, floor, quarters, etc.), and the windshield and tailgate headers. Lots and Lots and Lots of rust. Sadly, it is a common problem with the early 60's full size Ford and Mercury's. Especially if they sat for any length of time without maintenance.

 

I was working at a Chevy dealership in 1974 An older woman came in with a 63 Chevy. It was leaning on the right rear. The frame was rusted through, causing it to lean. This was in Southern Tennessee in 1974 and an 11 year old car. I worked there 1 year, then worked at the local Ford dealership for 25 years. G.M. had more problems than rust.

 

Thanks for the replys .I will look into it
hammered30

 

63 and 64 frames are different where the core support mounts, you could do some work to em, but im not sure how involved it is
All the 60' - 64's have the similar cow belly shape, but there are subtle differences