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 Topic: Shock Towers |
LiLMike
Replies: 0
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 Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:32 pm Subject: Shock Towers |
| Has anybody seen these shock Towers on a Fairlane? I remember seeing these years ago but forgot what kind of car they were on. I have never seen them in any photos of other Fairlanes. The drivers side ... |
| Topic: RRS suspension |
LiLMike
Replies: 20
Views: 17411
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:11 am Subject: RRS suspension |
| Yes Roger, the Fatman setup is new. It is a bolt-in like RRS but using parts available at a local parts store. With the complete system you get rack & pinion steering plus the coil over & disc ... |
| Topic: RRS suspension |
LiLMike
Replies: 20
Views: 17411
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:08 pm Subject: RRS suspension |
| You're only talking about $300-$500 dollars in parts. Figure $2500 total for the complete suspension, disc brakes AND rack & pinion steering while that same RRS setup will cost twice that. Add it ... |
| Topic: RRS suspension |
LiLMike
Replies: 20
Views: 17411
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:14 am Subject: RRS suspension |
| Ok Guys, here is what I found. http://www.fatmanfab.com/06page19.htm I was looking at the RRS system till I ran across the Fatman Fab Kit. I talked to the guy at Carlisle last month and is a super n ... |
| Topic: 1966 FAIRLANE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WIRING |
LiLMike
Replies: 3
Views: 3854
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:05 am Subject: 1966 FAIRLANE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WIRING |
| I have run across that type of wiring back in the 60's. I use to work in a "Full Service" gas station with a Mechanic on Duty...Remember those? Full tank of gas, windshield wash, oil & tires check ... |
| Topic: ever had this happen to you? |
LiLMike
Replies: 5
Views: 2915
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:02 pm Subject: ever had this happen to you? |
| Back in high school, a friend of mine was driving down the street, his back tire came off & passed him! At the time, I thought it was funny but looking back on it, that could have caused some real ... |
| Topic: sick of misleading ebay titles? |
LiLMike
Replies: 5
Views: 3024
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Forum: eBay/Craigslist Posted:
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:46 am Subject: sick of misleading ebay titles? |
| What I hate is the jerks that don't know what they got. I saw a 66 Galaxie listed as a 66 Fairlane! Also saw 67 Fairlane power domes listed as 66 GT louvers! Or how about a starter solenoid or a tie r ... |
| Topic: 2 questions |
LiLMike
Replies: 12
Views: 4644
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:40 am Subject: 2 questions |
| I wouldn't think so. Didn't they come with 260's & 289's? |
| Topic: 2 questions |
LiLMike
Replies: 12
Views: 4644
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:32 am Subject: 2 questions |
| Gerry is right. It is only worth what someone will give you and since no one is looking for them.........You may get a few dollars from a junk yard or scrap metal place. |
| Topic: Hood ground??? |
LiLMike
Replies: 3
Views: 2613
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:09 pm Subject: Hood ground??? |
| Could it be to discharge static eletricity built up from driving? Like the wind passing over the sufface. |
| Topic: Hood ground??? |
LiLMike
Replies: 3
Views: 2613
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:12 am Subject: Hood ground??? |
Doug,
It's just for grounding the hood. Why they do it in a 66 I have no idea. In a 67 the power domes have the turn signal indicators in the back of them so I would assume that they need it. The g ... |
| Topic: Gas gauge reading on Instrument panel, 66 Fairlane |
LiLMike
Replies: 8
Views: 9361
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:19 am Subject: Gas gauge reading on Instrument panel, 66 Fairlane |
| Sounds like a wiring problem. It could be a missing or lose ground. The sending unit must have a good ground. I have heard of some people fixing this by running a wire from the sending unit to the cha ... |
| Topic: Carlisle All ford Event- Are you going? |
LiLMike
Replies: 11
Views: 6326
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Forum: Events Posted:
Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:43 am Subject: Carlisle All ford Event- Are you going? |
| Hey!!! I'm leaving here in a couple of hours. I won't have access to a computer so I'll just let you know, I'll be at Carlisle all day Friday and Saturday. I'll look for you guys on Saturday at the F ... |
| Topic: What Oil DO I use? |
LiLMike
Replies: 24
Views: 10574
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 4:49 am Subject: What Oil DO I use? |
| Like I said, that was what I was told. There was something that the synthetic causing or enhancing leaks in high milage engines. I do know what leadfoot25 said is true about the breakin period. Oils a ... |
| Topic: What Oil DO I use? |
LiLMike
Replies: 24
Views: 10574
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Fri May 12, 2006 10:53 am Subject: What Oil DO I use? |
| From what I was told and how I understand it, in new or low milage engines it is safe and sometimes prefered to use a synthtec. They run cooler, are more efficient and have better flow. Now if synthte ... |
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