Hello from New York

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  1. Nlongo

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    My name is nick, and my long roof is a 68 Galaxie wagon. Southern car (Oxford, Miss) I have original bill of sale from the good Rev. C Denton O'Dell. I also have all paper work on car from 1968-2000......after that trail goes cold. Car came north in about 2012, according to kid I got the car from. Car was a 390 car but now has a 428...AC still blows cold:2_thumbs_up_-_anima

    If anybody recognizes this car or has any info on it I would love to hear from you.

    All my best.
    Nick
     
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    Because we all love pics, the "fleet" as my wife calls it.
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    87 blazer: caged/1 tons/locked/4wheel disc brakes/39.5s...ect
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :Welcome:to the group. Nice pictures of your fleet. You catch on quickly!;)
    That's a clean looking wagon.
     
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    It is a great looking wagon...have we seen this car before??? or maybe one like it???


    :Welcome: to our little group Nlongo, nice fleet. :)
     
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    Welcome!

    really like the paint!:tiphat:
     
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    Thanks, she is pretty straight and clean, I'll have new pics to post shortly....

    I am hoping someone can fill in the missing couple of years. This is what I know:

    Rev. C Denton O'Dell traded in a 64 longroof for it in spring of 68 (I have documentation), in Oxford, Miss. I have what looks to be every receipt from 68-2000. Using my superior google skills :rofl:, I found out the good Rev. Relocated from Miss/Tenn. area to the Carolinas in about 2000 to be closer to his kids/grand kids (source his obituary, passed away in 2012).

    Think, guessing he sold the car when he moved, there are window stickers, that the car was a participant for cruising the coast 2009,2010, and also participation stickers for Byhalia raceway. Again, another guess the car was raced, explaining 428 swap, and fire extinguisher in cabin.....again thanks and I am hoping to fill in the missing pieces.

    Nick
     
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    It is nice to have some history on your vehicle.
    The only thing I know about mine is that it belonged to a guy in Denver that used to haul his guitars and amps around in it. Before that the history is a mystery.

    Good luck!
     
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    Sorry for upside down pic...cleaned up and sealed floor, layed down some fat mat and re-carpeted the wagon. This winter the front suspension receives some love :thumbs2:

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    You should start a resto thread.
     
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    Sounds good, I will get more pics, and start a thread...(y)


    Keep your eyes peeled for updates
     
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    Welcome-428 Ford wagon-great ride!!!!!!!
     

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