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Message |
 Topic: 1963 Fairlane Grille Customized Grille |
jelawsonjr
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Views: 2306
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 Forum: FairlaneParts Posted:
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:06 am Subject: 1963 Fairlane Grille Customized Grille |
Up for sale, the unique Fairlane "Floating Grille".
As you can see in the intro pic, I use this on my own Fairlane (no the car is not included) and I get numerous comments on it in all my car show ... |
| Topic: Need Alignment help |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 1
Views: 910
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:46 pm Subject: Need Alignment help |
| Does anyone know of an alignment shop in Texas that can handle the special alignment requirements for the 62-65 Fairlanes? I took my freshly rebuilt frontend to a local shop that has been around for d ... |
| Topic: need help for rear end parts |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 6
Views: 2934
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:11 am Subject: need help for rear end parts |
For those that might need this info later, here is a response I recieved from Bob Manel from the Fairlane Club of America. This man has forgotten more about Fairlanes than many of us will ever know.
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| Topic: need help for rear end parts |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 6
Views: 2934
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:23 am Subject: need help for rear end parts |
John,
I agree with your the first part of your message, it puzzles me that they get the bearing size right and then they don't cover the seal. Ford made millions of these rear ends and they should b ... |
| Topic: need help for rear end parts |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 6
Views: 2934
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:13 pm Subject: need help for rear end parts |
It's not impossible that the rear end is from another car, especially in light of this situation. The rear end does "appear" to be origianl as the gear ratio matches the original setup (3.0 gears).
P ... |
| Topic: need help for rear end parts |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 6
Views: 2934
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:47 pm Subject: need help for rear end parts |
| I pulled the rear end out from under my 63 hardtop and started cleaning it for a freshen up. During this pull I found that my rear axle seal was leaking on the drivers side. No problem, I'll just repl ... |
| Topic: Best looking Fairlane |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 20
Views: 6022
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:12 pm Subject: Best looking Fairlane |
| Definately the 63! Look at the pic...how could anyone not love her! |
| Topic: Sound deadening |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 1
Views: 1032
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:57 pm Subject: Sound deadener |
You might want to try some of this stuff. http://www.quietcar.net/
Technology has come a long way since the sixtys. |
| Topic: Front end torque specs. |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 2
Views: 2546
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:02 pm Subject: Front end torque specs. |
| I'm finally getting around to finishing a front end rebuild on my 63. I'm converting all the stock rubber pieces to PST polygraphite. Does anyone know the proper torque specs for the upper and lower b ... |
| Topic: 63 Fairlane Wheels |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 3
Views: 5298
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:50 am Subject: 63 Fairlane Wheels |
I've got my eye on some 16X7's as well. I've heard about too many problems with the 17X7's (which was also my perferred choice). Check out this guys' ride with 16X7's.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/ ... |
| Topic: Re chroming |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 2
Views: 2388
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:04 pm Subject: Re chroming |
I found a guy here in Texas, Pulido Plating in Balch Springs. Give him a call @ 972-286-2322. You can send him some pictures and he'll quote based on the pics. I haven't used him...yet.
Good luck, ... |
| Topic: Disk Brake kits on ebay |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 20
Views: 8476
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:19 am Subject: Disk Brake kits on ebay |
| Hey, don't get me wrong guys, I know many of you have performed this swap and are quite happy with the results. I'm merely stating the facts, it's not a perfect swap for the 62-65 class of Fairlanes. ... |
| Topic: Roller Spring Perches |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 9
Views: 4186
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:33 am Subject: Roller Spring Perches |
You guys with later model Fairlanes shouldn't have much of a problem with this mod. Looks great.
For the earlier model Fairlane owners, 62-65, the mod looks VERY difficult. The springs on these model ... |
| Topic: remanufacture or rebuilt engine |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 13
Views: 7073
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:53 am Subject: remanufacture or rebuilt engine |
Here's another create motor builder.
http://www.high-performance-engines.com/pf10.html
part number: PF10
cubic inches: 302
horsepower: 310 @ 5400 rpm
compression ratio: 8.5:1
pistons: h ... |
| Topic: remanufacture or rebuilt engine |
jelawsonjr
Replies: 13
Views: 7073
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:12 pm Subject: remanufacture or rebuilt engine |
In my humble opinion...
Save your dollars and go with a reputable crate motor that has been dyno tested. By "save your dollars", I mean save the necessary amount for the motor. They are pricey but yo ... |
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