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Ford Muscle Cars of 1967
Changing of the Guard
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During 1966, the introduction of the all-new Fairlane models went hand-in-hand with the
fabulously successful Mustangs, and the majority of the performance responsibilities were
transferred from the full-size Galaxie models to these two models. The transition was completed
in 1967, and thereafter the big Galaxies were never used in competition. Even though they didn’t
compete in motorsports, there were still some mighty powerful Galaxies around during the year.
Uncle Sam continued applying more pressure for safety features to be included in the new cars.
As in 1966, the features required on 1967 models were definitely beneficial, unlike some of the
features required in later years. Dual master cylinder braking systems were required industry-
wide, potentially assuring the elimination of complete brake system failure.
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Energy-absorbing steering wheels were now required and, as a result, the most unusual feature
of any 1967 Ford is the large, round hub in the center of the steering wheel. If you have a
question as to the year of a certain Ford, and that hub is there, it’s a 1967. Another beneficial
option offered for the first time in 1967 was the shoulder harness option, which was very similar
to the unit that became standard equipment a few years later.
It was not an easy year for NASCAR competitors in Fords, or any other brand for that matter.
NASCAR continued to play word games with the Ford drivers, who were trying to use the
awesome 427 SOHC engines in their cars. To comply with the mandatory production ruling, Ford
offered the SOHC as a regular production option in the Galaxie models, although it is not known
if any were ever produced. Apparently, enough congressional and insurance industry pressure
was applied to Henry II, that the SOHC 427 option was not emphasized. It probably wasn’t even
mentioned!
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After years of battling NASCAR’s production requirements (1963 Chevy Z-11 and 1964 Chrysler
Hemi), Ford finally got a break. NASCAR allowed the use of the famous Tunnel Port heads on the
427 engine blocks, to create a high rpm, free-breathing monster. The Fairlanes were finally the
fastest cars on the track. Chrysler began pouting about this ruling and withdrew most of the
factory support during 1967. However, a gentleman named Petty had something to say about the
performance of the TP-427s. Even though the Fairlanes were the fastest cars on the track,
Richard Petty still managed to show them the short way home 27 times in 1967.
One rule change beneficial to Ford teams was the elimination of the “stock chassis” ruling, which
allowed them to substitute the Fairlane’s stock front suspension for the stronger 1965–1966
Galaxie configuration. This suspension design is so strong that all NASCAR teams, not just the
Fords, use it today.
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The 1967 full-size Fords underwent major restyling for the 10th model year in a row, an
unprecedented fact in an industry that operated on traditional two- or three-year cycles. The new
body had nothing in common with the 1966 models, and featured a new grille that included a
double row of horizontal and vertical bright bars. The vertically mounted, dual headlights were
enclosed in a more rounded enclosure than in 1966. The body contours were more rounded
than previously, with the “Coke bottle” shape becoming more apparent. A single, horizontal
feature line appeared just above mid body, and ran the entire body length. New, rectangular taillights surrounded centrally positioned back-up lights.
taillights surrounded centrally positioned back-up lights.
than previously, with the “Coke bottle” shape becoming more apparent. A single, horizontal
feature line appeared just above mid body, and ran the entire body length. New, rectangular
taillights surrounded centrally positioned back-up lights.
The 1967 full-size Fords featured 119-inch wheelbase, and overall length ranged from 213
inches for sedans up to 213.9 inches for station wagons. Weights ranged from 3,627 pounds for
a 289-equipped Custom two-door sedan, up to 4,250 pounds for a V-8-equipped Country Squire
wagon.
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The Custom was the base model full-size Ford for 1967. It included bright metal (chrome)
hubcaps, bright metal moldings around the windshield and rear window, the CUSTOM model
designation in script on the leading edge of the front fender, and FORD in block letters across
the front of the hood and the trunk lid. Inside, the seats were upholstered in a “Lennox” material,
with all-vinyl trim on the door panels. Even the base Custom series included nylon and rayon
carpeting, two-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring, instrument panel ashtray, day/night
mirror, front and rear arm rests, cigarette lighter, front door-operated dome light, color-keyed
headliner and foot-operated parking brake.
The Custom 500 was the upper model of the base Custom series and included all the standard
features of the base Custom models plus bright metal roof drip rail and a full-width argent-
colored rear deck appliqué surrounded with bright metal, with FORD in the center. The CUSTOM
script joined a black accented “500” plaque on the leading edge of the front fenders. Inside, the
Custom 500s shared all the features of the base Custom series.
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The Galaxie 500 was now the base model of the Galaxie series, and included all the features of
the Custom 500. Additionally, it had a wide, bright metal side molding along the lower body side,
which included wheel well moldings; bright metal side window frames; a full-width rear deck
appliqué with horizontal paint stripe accents and the Ford crest in the center of the deck lid; and
the FORD name on the right side of the deck.
The GALAXIE 500 designation appeared at the end of the rear quarter-panels in block letters.
Inside, the Galaxie 500s included all the standard Custom 500 features, plus “Fremont” cloth and
vinyl interior materials, vertically pleated door panels with woodgrain appliqués on the front
doors, paddle type door handles, lights in the glove box and woodgrain appliqués across the
lower portion of the instrument panel. Obviously, luxury was becoming an important factor in the
Galaxie line-up. The two and four-door hardtops had two additional features, a vinyl framed and
backed day/night mirror bonded to the windshield, and courtesy lights located in the rear pillar of
the two-door hardtop.
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The 1967 full-size Fords were totally
restyled, with even smoother, more
rounded lines than the 1966 models.
The Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop was
the largest-selling example of the line.
With an industry wide emphasis on
luxury, vinyl tops became a very
popular option on the 1967 Galaxie
models.
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For the sixth year, the Galaxie 500XL continued to be the sporty version of the series, and
included all the standard features of the Galaxie 500s. Additionally, the 289 two-barrel V-8
engine and Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission were standard. The XL designation appeared
in an emblem located in the center of the trunk lid. Inside, XLs continued to utilize the bucket seat
interior theme, with full-length center console and floor-mounted gearshift lever. XL interiors were
all-vinyl, and the foot pedals were accented in bright metal trim.
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The 1967 Galaxie 500XL
convertible is one of the most
beautiful examples produced
throughout the decade.
Although it bears a
resemblance to the standard
Galaxie grille, the XLs
featured a die cast grille.
This particular example also
has the Sport wheel covers.
(Phil Hall collection)
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The 7 Litre models, which had been a separate series in 1966, were included as a “7 Litre Sports
Package” on XLs in 1967. This $515.86 option package included the 428 four-barrel V-8 engine,
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, power front disc brakes, G70x15 white sidewall Wide
Oval tires, 3.25:1 rear axle ratio in a special 9 3/8-inch housing, heavy-duty springs, heavy-duty
shock absorbers, dual exhausts, and a simulated woodgrain steering wheel. Interestingly, the
only powertrain options with this package were the 427 V-8s and four-speed manual
transmission, a kind of option package within an option package. Although they were not a
common sight, 1,068 1967 Xls with the 7-Litre Sports Package were produced.
The LTD retained its position as the top-line full-size Ford model, and included a four-door sedan
in the 1967 line-up. LTDs included all the features of the Galaxie 500 models, in addition to a
plaque with the LTD designation on the driver’s side of the die cast grille, a special LTD crest on
the rear roof pillars; and an LTD emblem in the center of the deck lid. Special wheel covers were
used exclusively on LTDs. Inside, luxury was the main theme, with LTDs featuring deep pleated,
all-cloth “Heath Tricot” upholstery, and a center mounted armrest for rear seat passengers.
Courtesy lights were mounted in both front and rear doors, and under the instrument panel and
rear roof pillars, and a flow-through ventilation system referred to as the Comfort Stream
Ventilation System was included in the LTD package.
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Ford offered bucket seats as an option
on the Country Squire wagons
beginning in 1963. A few hundred were
sold each year with this option. Close
observation will detect the secret of
this car’s fame. It is the only regular
production 1967 station wagon built
with a factory four-speed transmission,
a combination that had to be
personally approved by Lee Iacocca.
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Even though the performance responsibilities had shifted to the Fairlane and Mustang line-up, all
full-size Fords, including LTDs but not station wagons, were still available with the 427s as the
top power option. The huge majority, especially in the upper trim levels, were powered by the 390
two-barrel engines, however.
Popular options among 1967 full-size Ford buyers included the 289 two-barrel V-8 engine
($107); 390 two-barrel V-8 engine ($78 in XLs and LTDs, $184 in others); 390 four-barrel V-8
engine ($158 in XLs and LTDs, $265 in others); 428 four-barrel V-8 engine ($351);
Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission ($35 to $220 depending on engine);
four-speed manual transmission ($184); air conditioning ($356), power steering ($95); power
brakes ($42); push-button AM radio ($57); AM/FM radio ($134); tinted windshield ($21); vinyl
roof ($74 on two-door hardtops, $83 on four doors); white sidewall tires ($35); and power tailgate
window on station wagons ($32).
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The awesome 427ci dual four-barrel 7 Litre High Performance V-8 was making its last
appearance in a regular production car and was the top powertrain option for the full-size 1967
Fords. The 427 produced 425 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 480 ft-lbs of torque at 3,700 rpm,
with an 11.1:1 compression ratio, a high-lift mechanical camshaft with solid valve lifters, and two
652 cfm Holley 4160 four-barrel carburetors mounted on an aluminum intake manifold. The
engine block and cylinder heads were Ford Corporate Blue, with a single oval aluminum air
cleaner. For 1967, the beautiful (and expensive!) “Pentroof” valve covers, which had been used
on 427s for the previous two years, were replaced with tall, chrome-plated versions of the “Power
by Ford” valve covers common to the rest of the FE series V-8 engines. Full-size 1967 Fords
equipped with this engine have an “R” engine code on the data tag.
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The big 427 FE engine continued as an option in
Fairlanes for 1967. This particular example is a rare
"W" code 427, equipped with a single Holley
four-barrel carb. (Mike Mueller)
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A fortunate few 1967 Fairlane 500
buyers enjoyed the power of the
awesome 427 ci FE V-8. (Mike Mueller)
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Super '60s Fords - The Inside Story of the
Most Powerful Fords Ever Built
by John Smith
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In the ‘50s, Detroit built cars with style in mind . . . but as the
‘60s arrived, a younger group of car buyers had another
thing in mind: Performance! Ford Motor Company met that
demand with some of the fastest and most powerful cars on
the street. In this book, John Smith covers the entire Ford
performance story in the ‘60s, -- and not just Mustangs and
Cobras, but Galaxies, Torinos, Falcons, Fairlanes, Shelbys,
Mavericks, and every other Ford that got extra horsepower
stuffed under its hood in this fast-moving decade. Models are
covered year by year, from the Supercharged T-birds of
1957 to the last gasp of the muscle car era in 1973, and
everything in between. Performance engines and stats are
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information on deciphering VIN tags and parts codes.
With 200 black and white and more than 100 outstanding
color photos, this book has the images and information that
Ford fans want on their favorite performance models, from
supercharged Y-blocks to Boss 429s.
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Chap. 1 -1957 The Foundation
Chap. 2 -1958 352 Big Block
Chap. 3 -1959 High Style
Chap. 4 -1960 New Ideas
Chap. 5 -1961 Back to Tradition
Chap. 6 -1962 Legends
Chap. 7 -1963 Fast Backs
Chap. 8 -1964 The First Mustang
Chap. 9 -1965 Big Changes
Chap. 10 -1966 Beat Goes On
Chap. 11 -1967 Changing Guard
Chap. 12 -1968 428 Cobra Jet
Chap. 13 -1969 Boss 302 & 429
Chap. 14 -1970 429CJ & SCJ
Chap. 15 -1971 Last of Breed
Chap. 16 -1972 - 73 End of Era
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Ford Galaxie & LTD Gold Portfolio 1960-1976
Ford's large cars have always proved popular. 1965 was the
year of the restyle, but the mosts important fact was the 427
engine. The Galaxie 500XL was for those who wanted a
sports car and the LTD was built for luxury. By the early
seventies the big cars were still grabbing a large part of Ford's
sales. This book is a collection of contemporary road and
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Models covered include Starliner, Town Sedan, 500, 500XL,
Fastback, Convertible, LTD, LTD 428, LTD 429, LTD 390,
Ford XL, Brougham, Wagon, Landau, LTD Town Car.
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Ford Torino Performance Portfolio 1968-1974
This book is a collection of road and comparison tests,
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articles, historical information and restoration advice. The 34
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Ford Thunderbird Performance Portfolio 1964-1976
The Ford Thunderbird was continually changing and
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the 1964 to 1976 Thunderbird including convertible, Sedan,
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