The purpose of this blog is to document a project I've been dreaming of for some 20 years or so. As time has gone by the overall project has morphed into something far more adventurous than initially conceived.
At the time of writing the project aims are:
- To obtain a 1968 Ford Galaxie from the USA.
- Import it into the UK.
- Carry out a refurbishment to achieve a look that is as close as financially possible to the car used by Bill and Jimmy as the KLF/JAMs/Timelords.
- Transport the car to the Sierra Nevada and Tabernas Desert to possibly retread some of the steps taken in the Original Motion Picture: The White Room.
The car needs various work, including a white roof, black rear door, all the logos, a suitable blue light, and in my opinion the most striking feature of the original Ford Timelord: the roof mounted lamps. The seller has put back in the standard headlamps prior to shipping. Other touches to get the car looking as similar to the original will be an ongoing process. Already substantial sums of money have been spent before the car has even been registered and insured in the UK.
There are a hundred things that could go wrong which may prevent me from reaching the goal. It's a massive risk I'm taking. But if I make it to the Sierra Nevada in that car I'll have achieved a life long ambition. I'm not doing this for recognition, but if people would like to follow the progress of the project I'd be delighted to share as many of the trials and tribulations with you all as I can.
I'll update this blog as often as I have something of interest to tell you. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I hope to enjoy the project.
Over and out.
Too Kool :P
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see you're progress.
If you decide to go for the showroom finish rather than the 'dented original' finish give me a shout :)
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Hello!
ReplyDeleteWhere abouts in the UK are you?
Wonderful. I'd love to be doing this myself. Best of luck with everything, and hope to see many update posts on this blog!
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome. If you're planning on having a KLF convoy when you go down to Spain count me in! (I have a 1990 Peugeot 205 GTi that would enjoy the trip :))
ReplyDeletePersonally I wouldn't dent it just to match Jimmy's car, that's going a bit too far imho and you'll probably your pick up your own war wounds anyway :)
Cheers for the replies everyone. Kingboy, you're probably right, I should let the car grow old and mature gracefully.......
ReplyDeleteThis is just great!...love a Ford Timelord, all the best with this, can not wait for updates!
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing, glad to see I'm not the only one to have had such a mad idea. :D Not sure when I'll ever get the undertake such a fantastic project but you're keeping the dream alive.
ReplyDeleteIt would be amazing if you could register the car with a very similar number plate when it eventually arrives in the UK. Have you got any ideas re this and has the car arrived, or have you got an arrival date yet?
ReplyDeleteExcellent project. Good Luck. Feel Bill & Jimmy would approve. Only good can come of something like this.
ReplyDeleteOnly just found your blog, and am deeply jealous!
ReplyDeleteThis is something I have spoken of doing many times, will never get round to it though. Not enough money and absolutely no technical skills.
Looking forward to seeing her finished. Well done sir, well done indeed.
how much $ car and shipping?
ReplyDeleteWow great site, I will keep an eye on your site.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing of which I am also dreaming of, obtaining a Galaxie 68 and make it like my favorite band: KLF, the Timelord.
Also here in Holland, lot's of Chrevy Caprice's but no Galaxie's :(
I will check your site often with a healthy sense of jealousy :)
Greetings from Holland, Ralphies.