1963 Ford Galaxie 406 Tri-Power first drive!

Taking the 406 Ford out on the open road for the first time. Learn more about the 406 at www.406ford.com

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Autos & Vehicles

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• 1962
• 1963
• 1964
• 63
• Ford
• Galaxie
• 500
• XL
• 406
• 427
• 390
• Convertible
• G-code
• Musclecar
• B-code

[mrweide]

Tri-Power refers to the fact that the car has 3 carburetors. A car with 2 4-barrel carburetors is often called dual-fours. There are 3 2-barrel carbs on this Galaxie, so most Ford owners call them Tri-Power. Also you may see them designated as 6-V or a 6-barrel engine. Dodge called them a 6-pack on there 440 engines. Thanks for the question.

[Motorfordtoyota]

I would still rather have a 63 impala 409! Nice car though!

[mrweide]

Having owned a 1963 Impala SS 409 and a 1963 1/2 Galaxie 500 427 car, I can tell you this. The Ford was WAY more powerful and faster than the Chevy.  However, the Chevy was way nicer to drive and way more dependable. I ending up selling the Ford first because of this. Jim

[newdrewphillips]

what can i do to build up my 352 motor? w/o getting too crazy? thx

[mrweide]

The obvious is to start with a 4-barrel intake and carb if you don't already have one. You may want to look into shorty headers also, factory ford ones would be best. Upgrade the points to an electronic ignition, simplest is to use a Pertronix ignitor. New plugs and wires if they are old. Have fun! Jim

[newdrewphillips]

@mrweide Why are ford factory exhaust headers so expensive? Who is selling a set at a reasonable price?

[mrweide]

They are expensive...supply and demand I am afraid. However, they are making them NEW now, I believe they sell for around $500 on ebay. You will probably pay that much for a used set anyway, and they are prone to having busted ears. Jim

[dipslover]

That is better than any sex...

[waterkeeper03]

we just acquired a 63 406 tri power box top about a year ago.. that 406 is a MONSTER compared to our 390's. I was born a Chevy boy, but thanks to dads inability to stay off ebay, i will die a Ford man. there are now 5 63 gals in the family. 3 converts 390's, 1 2dr HT 390, a 2dr ht we are converting for the 427 SOHC, and a 406 box top.

enjoy it, beautiful car!

[MrRonnieG]

In 1966, at age 19, I bought a '57 Ford T-Bird powered by a '62 tri-powered 406/405 Ford. I paid $1,800 for it.

[glowczenskijd]

nice

[Warhorsemark]

K&N has a taller airfilter. Makes her breath better.

[turkeytonite]

my first car and the best thing that ever happened to me. Got it on a sunday and monday the most beautiful nordic angle asked me to take her for a ride. We spent the next 6 months steaming up those windows. I was in heaven. All thanks to that car;

[retroolschool]

@dipslover true car guy! ive told people that when you criuse in a fine old American car, especially a big powerful one, it is better than sex. Sex is over rated anyways...

[revtrev57]

hi there from trev in aussie , i was thinking about tri-powering my 51 mercury what you recone any advice thanks

[jthulan]

Sounds delicious!

[MiddleMadMen]

hey... i am 16 me and my dad are looking at this 63 Ford Galaxie 289 auto all numbers matching and it runs for 2500 bucks.... it will need some work but im soo excited

[JMCJEEP]

Beautiful!

[newdrewphillips]

Well, I've found some headers, an intake manifold and upgraded the ignition system...It aint as cool as yours, but I'm happy with it...