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'64 Galaxie Air Ride/ Tyre and Wheel Advice Needed

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by LuckyFabian, Nov 1, 2013.

  1. LuckyFabian
    Joined: Oct 11, 2013
    Posts: 7

    LuckyFabian
    Member
    from London UK

    Hi All :)

    I am new here and wanted to say Hi and thankyou to all who have given me a warm welcome, it's good to be here! I am from London England and would love some advice from you lovely American's with regards to the '64 Galaxie 500 XL, I hope to get one real soon but I have some concerns when I do, one being the choice of Air Ride Suspension. I have had a look at the Ridetech systems and have seen the Stage One and Stage Two systems for the '64 Galaxie, has anyone fitted these to their '64? Which particular system have you fitted and how does it perform?

    Also, what else is popular besides Air Ride Technologies/Ridetech in terms of Air Suspension that's out there as I am relatively new to pneumatic suspension so I'd love to hear any advice/opinions on the subject. My predicament is that I intend on buying the car in the USA and have a Master Mechanic/Hot Rod Specialist fit the kit before I ship it back to the UK so I want to fit a good Air Ride system that will also compensate for the wheel/tyre combo I will fit (which I have'nt decided on) and also I intend to fit a sound system which will comprise of 2-4 woofers and amplification that will weigh down the car slightly so I need something that will work with/understand the extra weight involved and also compensate with the wheel/tyre combination. (I hope I'm making sense here!)

    My other question is I have not decided on a wheel/tyre combination, does anyone have any suggestions for wheel/rims and/or tyre combinations? Should I go with 15"s or would 20"s would be more trick with a lower profile? If anyone can give me their opinion and any links to sites to look at what's out there I would appreciate this! I look forward to posting pics as my project progresses!
    Thankyou for your time...
    Best Regards,

    Lucky Fabian :D
     
  2. Augustine
    Joined: Aug 29, 2013
    Posts: 22

    Augustine
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    I have a 63 Galaxie, and have similar plans to bag it. I expect that to lay frame a C- notch will have to be done in the rear, most likely a 2 link, and maybe some tunnel work as well. No wheel larger than a 15" will ever be on my car. Personally I love chorme reverses and wide whites.
    I even tossed around the idea of the OEM Dog dish caps, and redline tires to keep the good ole' OEM tough look. But to each their own.
    Glad there are some of us Galaxie owners still out there !
     
  3. lgh1157
    Joined: Sep 15, 2004
    Posts: 1,671

    lgh1157
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    No notch needed for these cars

    L
     
  4. Green Rodz
    Joined: Jan 30, 2011
    Posts: 493

    Green Rodz
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    My wife doesn't have air ride in her 64 Galaxie, but 2" lowering blocks in the rear and a new pair of stiffer springs up front. People love the stance and the rake.

    I ride in a very high-dollar muscle car a few times every week where the guy has an $8000 air ride suspension.
    It sucks.
    I hate it.
    You'll hate it IF you plan on driving the car.
    Yeah, the up-down is cool at shows....but that's about it.
     

  5. Austinrod
    Joined: Jun 14, 2012
    Posts: 2,331

    Austinrod
    Member
    from Austin

    I have air ride on my 64 galaxie country squire with 15 inch astro supremes
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1383619534.617136.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1383619555.365734.jpg


    Posted from AR
     
  6. Green Rodz
    Joined: Jan 30, 2011
    Posts: 493

    Green Rodz
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  7. groove
    Joined: Jan 13, 2008
    Posts: 74

    groove
    Member
    from kelowna BC

    Austinrod,
    What size tires on those 15" astro's? And what is the offset? Looks fantastic, I would like to do the same on my 65.
     
  8. pride63
    Joined: Apr 5, 2012
    Posts: 252

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  9. Augustine
    Joined: Aug 29, 2013
    Posts: 22

    Augustine
    Member

    This definitely is good news to hear !
     
  10. Austinrod
    Joined: Jun 14, 2012
    Posts: 2,331

    Austinrod
    Member
    from Austin

    The wheels are 15x7 I'll look tomorrow on tire size don't now backspacing


    Posted from AR
     
  11. LuckyFabian
    Joined: Oct 11, 2013
    Posts: 7

    LuckyFabian
    Member
    from London UK

    Thanks for replying everybody, love those Astros but I am thinking to go with the Cragar Chrome Smoothies and really want 15's, can anyone suggest a tyre size to go with them, maybe larger rim in the rear?
     
  12. LuckyFabian
    Joined: Oct 11, 2013
    Posts: 7

    LuckyFabian
    Member
    from London UK

    I'm not seeing good reviews on these Smoothies, apparently they rust easy?
     
  13. duffymadness
    Joined: Oct 21, 2009
    Posts: 39

    duffymadness
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    There was a set on my 57 chevy wagon when I bought it and they were very rusty
     
  14. pride63
    Joined: Apr 5, 2012
    Posts: 252

    pride63
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    They are shit tbh , especially in uk weather
     
  15. lgh1157
    Joined: Sep 15, 2004
    Posts: 1,671

    lgh1157
    Member

    I bagged my 64 Galaxie, Sleeve F9000's behind the axle and it rode great, super duper smooth. Im currently bagging a 63 with some RE7's on the arms [ relocated inside the frame ] , this is similar to the impala set up, should ride nice

    Heres a pic:

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