1965 Ford Country Sedan
Station Wagon

These Wagons Are Not For Sale

I am looking for a TRW forged piston (2287P) 030 oversize for a 428cid engine

I may consider selling one or two 428cid engines (read UPDATE below)

Pictured on this page are three 1965 Ford Country Sedan Station Wagons.
The BLUE wagon was purchased new in 1965.  Some, but not all of the modifications made by Steve (who worked as a mechanic for over 20 years) include a 440cid (bored 428cid engine), dual quads (Carter AFB), dual batteries, dual fuel tanks, factory cast iron headers, 4 speed top loader transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, and a custom dash & gauges.  The front grill is from a 1966 Galixie.   The large CID engine combined with a 2.5 gear ratio enable this vehicle to easily cruise over 100 mph and top out at 150 mph.   It averages 15 mpg between 80 and 90 mph.   This wagon is driven only on long trips.

The WHITE wagon was purchased in the early 70s.   Some, but not all of the modifications made by Steve on this wagon include a 428cid engine, a highly modified Cruise-O-Matic transmission, dual batteries, dual fuel tanks, front disc brakes, and a front 1966 Galixie grill.   The dash has a 140mph speedometer and an AM/FM radio.   It easily cruises between 80 and 90 mph and tops out at 128mph.   It gets between 13 and 14 mpg.  This wagon is driven locally and on trips.
UPDATE:  April, 2008.  The 428 engine has been replaced by a 410cid.  The 428 developed low compression in #7 cylinder (90 pounds) which was traced to a broken compression ring.  Unfortunately, the piston is damaged, and until I can find a replacement, I rebuilt a 410cid that has been in my garage for 19 years.  I don't want to bore the 428 any bigger than it is now, so I am in need of one TRW forged piston 030 oversize.   The number on mine is 2287P.   I am hoping someone out there has a good used one, or better yet, a new one.   I have another 428cid in my garage that I had planned to use as a backup in case the engines in the white wagon or blue wagon ever developed a crack.   I assume that the bore and crank are standard.   I have never opened this motor and may someday consider selling it...and maybe even the 428 in need of a piston.

The TAN wagon was purchased in the early 90s.   Some, but not all of the modifications made by Steve on this wagon include a 300cid 6 cylinder engine and a highly modified C6 transmission coupled to a 2.5 rear end.  It has dual batteries, one extra large fuel tank, and front disc brakes.   The dash is original except for the AM/FM cassette radio.  Although slow from a stop, it will cruise at 80mph and top out at 100mph.   It gets between 19 and 20mpg on regular gas.   This wagon is the daily driver..

To reach me concerning these wagons or to sell me the TRW forged 030 piston (or set), click on OldiesMusicRadio.com and go to CONTACT US, fill out the form mentioning me (Steve), choose KD Radio California, and send it.

TAN Wagon & WHITE Wagon

WHITE 2 Door Wagon

Dual Quads on the BLUE Wagon

Custom Dash in the BLUE Wagon