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    49 years and counting

    Well, we did it. Me and my 64 Galaxie are officially one year away from the magic "50 year ownership" mark.

    Quiet year. Bought new tires, changed oil, and attended car shows. Hit the 219,294 mileage mark. 220K is a definite maybe.

    No trophies (that's fine with me), but the old Gal still draws her share of lookers. And, at this stage, that's what it's all about.

    These are old links, but if anyone's interested, here they are:

    http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/jv...1964%20Galaxie

    http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/jv...xie%20interior

    http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/jv...otor%20project

    http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/jv...dash%20project

    Only 365 days to go!

    Happy New Year!

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    Your car looks beautiful. I have a distinct fondness for that year. I had (2) white '66 country squires and a 70 galaxie... some of my favorite cars.
    Former owner of a 2004 DTR MM

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    Congrats.....nice lookin car. I think its safe to say at this point in my life I will never own a car for 50 years.

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    The car is loved by its owner and vice versa. Looks brand new.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TrilogyMarauder View Post
    Congrats.....nice lookin car. I think its safe to say at this point in my life I will never own a car for 50 years.
    Heck, I'll turn 75 Jan 31st. The Gal could outlive me.

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    That's awesome. You should plan something special for that 50th.
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    That’s quite an accomplishment!


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    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    That’s quite an accomplishment!


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    Having the car for almost 50 years, or me turning 75, or both?

    (Just funning with you.)

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    Congrats jerrym3...I'll have owned my '68 Skylark convertible for 40 years this coming summer.
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    That’s incredible! If I’m going to own a car for 50 years I need to pick it now!

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    GOOD for both of you!!
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    The car is sharp!! Well care for.
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    Built in 63, and so was I. I want to own a car of that era someday. Love the interior. Congrats!
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    In 1969, I was looking for a car for my wife. A Ford co-worker, Tommy L, told me about a Galaxie convert for sale. I bought it.

    Yesterday, at a local HOT car show, a guy walks up to me and says "you still have it, don't you?"

    It was Tommy L. Hadn't seen him since the early 70's, but he recognized the car and my name on the show info sheet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jerrym3 View Post
    In 1969, I was looking for a car for my wife. A Ford co-worker, Tommy L, told me about a Galaxie convert for sale. I bought it.

    Yesterday, at a local HOT car show, a guy walks up to me and says "you still have it, don't you?"

    It was Tommy L. Hadn't seen him since the early 70's, but he recognized the car and my name on the show info sheet.
    I love those stories. Really makes it hit home when you see those folks.

    I was at a show with the '63 a few weeks ago and ran into a guy that sold me a trans for it like 20 years ago. Similar story, "you still have it".

    Reminders of more good times.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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