Michael Gorsich
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Has anyone converted a 1964 440 to a real Polara? I'm talking the hood chrome, trunk two-chrome strips, taillight full width bezel, center backup lights add. And Polara side chrome for good measure?
You could do it 330 440 Polara and Polara 500 all different trim. It would be a lot of hole to fill and drill and would have to change the tail panel. I think the 440 in a hardtop is the best looking one just my opinion.Has anyone converted a 1964 440 to a real Polara? I'm talking the hood chrome, trunk two-chrome strips, taillight full width bezel, center backup lights add. And Polara side chrome for good measure?
440's are OK, but I'm crazy about the taillights on the Polara and the chrome strips on hood and trunk. I've owned two '64 Polara's in my life (both white hardtops, one four door and one two door) and kick myself for selling them every time I see one.You could do it 330 440 Polara and Polara 500 all different trim. It would be a lot of hole to fill and drill and would have to change the tail panel. I think the 440 in a hardtop is the best looking one just my opinion.
I would care about that if I were trying to pull something over on someone. I'm just after the Polara look that my first ones had. I should add that I'm after the 318 and pushbutton transmission. Not at all interested in racing. To be honest I hate what people are doing to these '64's.Not possible under it all, its still a 440 and never will be real Polara with the vin..
A 440 has a lot of nice trim already. Taillights would be your biggest expense as I turned down $2500 for the Nos Polara bare Tail light housings I have... Honestly these days probably easier to buy one..
Not those. I am talking about Polara Tail light housings and a Nos pair of them... Like these pictured below from a member of this site..440's are OK, but I'm crazy about the taillights on the Polara and the chrome strips on hood and trunk. I've owned two '64 Polara's in my life (both white hardtops, one four door and one two door) and kick myself for selling them every time I see one.
I would care about that if I were trying to pull something over on someone. I'm just after the Polara look that my first ones had. I should add that I'm after the 318 and pushbutton transmission. Not at all interested in racing. To be honest I hate what people are doing to these '64's.
$2500?! What are these worth (they're all I have left ) Easier to buy one? You can be sure I'm looking for someone to sell me their baby without me having to take out a second mortgage - I'm retired!
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Other than cutting the two inboard light holes and drilling mounting holes, does this bolt right up to a 330, 440, etc.?Not those. I am talking about Polara Tail light housings and a Nos pair of them... Like these pictured below from a member of this site..
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I believe it will. Kramer is into early B's and he has this panel for a Polara and says it could be used on a 440 model so I assume he just means welding the holes up and filling in the 3rd lamp..Other than cutting the two inboard light holes and drilling mounting holes, does this bolt right up to a 330, 440, etc.?
It is hard to find Polara tail light base plates that do not have the fine grooves destroyed by pitting. These pieces are impossible to repair and rechrome. However, Bill at Special T's near Chicago has come up with a set of machined stainless steel panels that replicate this appearance. They sit on top of the damaged area, and are held in place by the tail light bezels. Although they are not inexpensive, they are way cheaper than repairing a bad set or buying NOS pieces. I bought a set and installed them on my '64 Polara. Although they would not likely fool a Concours judge, I am happy with the improvement in appearance for the $$$ spent. Repro tail light bezels have been produced, but most of them have been bought up. It might be time for another run of these. Be aware that there are 3 different bezels depending on application.
I guess that make's sense. Didn't know they were different, though. What's the third type?There's the ones that mount directly to the car.. and the ones that mount to the big finish plate. (In a nut shell)
Each side of the car is shaped different. So L+R, +flat. But regardless, you want the polara flat ones.I guess that make's sense. Didn't know they were different, though. What's the third type?
Wow, thanks for the info on the aftermarket panels. Do you have a link for this "Special T's"? I'm finding plenty of T-Shirt "Special T's", but nobody making Polara parts...
There's three different bezels?! That's new to me! What's the difference?