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Message |
 Topic: '66 Fairlane 427 Club Coupe *New pics added* |
jmgford
Replies: 9
Views: 25308
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 Forum: Members Cars Posted:
Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:33 pm Subject: '66 Fairlane 427 Club Coupe *New pics added* |
Are you taking it to the Fairlane Meet in Springfield?
Nope. Taking the '69 instead. Leaving tomorrow morning. |
| Topic: Comet - Fairlane hood |
jmgford
Replies: 1
Views: 2068
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:42 pm Subject: Comet - Fairlane hood |
| Yes, they used a lighter spring. I can also tell you that a '67-'68 Shelby hood spring (sold by Tony Branda and possibly others) works well with the Crites fiberglass '66-'67 Fairlane hood. I would th ... |
| Topic: Toploader questions |
jmgford
Replies: 5
Views: 3461
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:08 pm Subject: Toploader questions |
| The main issue is the tailshaft housing. To properly locate the shifter, using the factory style tin (or fiberlglass repro)shifter hump. You will need a tailshaft/housing from a '64-'65 fairlane or '6 ... |
| Topic: NOS spacer plate |
jmgford
Replies: 3
Views: 2659
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Forum: FairlaneParts Posted:
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:59 pm Subject: NOS spacer plate |
| part number & price? |
| Topic: Wanted/Needed: '64 Fairlane windshield rubber |
jmgford
Replies: 2
Views: 3216
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Forum: Wanted Posted:
Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:20 pm Subject: Wanted/Needed: '64 Fairlane windshield rubber |
| Auto Krafters and Dearborn Classics (among others) carry them. Both advertise that that ship internationally. |
| Topic: Need a parking brake cable for a 65 |
jmgford
Replies: 5
Views: 2856
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Forum: FairlaneParts Posted:
Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:43 am Subject: Re: Need a parking brake cable for a 65 |
| I'm trying to get the kid's 65 Fairlane on the road. I really need a good "Front half E-brake cable", the one that attatches to the dashboard grab handle. If you have one to part with, please let me k ... |
| Topic: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
jmgford
Replies: 15
Views: 13612
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:20 pm Subject: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
| I think joining the Fairlane Club would be a huge benefit to you building this car. |
| Topic: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
jmgford
Replies: 15
Views: 13612
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:59 pm Subject: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
| It is a nice garage. Unfortunately it's Doug's (the car's owner), not mine. Are you a member of the Fairlane Club? |
| Topic: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
jmgford
Replies: 15
Views: 13612
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:23 pm Subject: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
| Bostrom was (is) a seat supplier to the automotive and truck industry. It isn't like they drove over the Dodge dealer and ordered them. I suspect there was some difference that made them more desirabl ... |
| Topic: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
jmgford
Replies: 15
Views: 13612
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:54 pm Subject: 64 Thunderbolt seats |
| They used Bostrom lightweight fleet type seats, found in A100's and possibly other vehicles. They did not flip forward. Access to the back seat was not a priority I guess. Here is photo I took of an o ... |
| Topic: 406 or what is it? |
jmgford
Replies: 2
Views: 3448
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Forum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information Posted:
Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:09 am Subject: 406 or what is it? |
It's a 390 block punched out .080 to get to that 4.13" bore.
406 blocks have a specific casting code that begin C4AE but no "H" suffix (J, K, V and others, but no H). There would also probably, bu ... |
| Topic: OEM Steel Wheels |
jmgford
Replies: 1
Views: 1766
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:41 am Subject: Re: OEM Steel Wheels |
| I am looking for a vendor that can manufacturer a set of 15", steel, OEM style rims to my specifications for width, back space and offset. Neither Wheel Vintiques and Stockton build wheels to a custo ... |
| Topic: New Member Cannot Log in |
jmgford
Replies: 0
Views: 3143
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Forum: Problems with forum Posted:
Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:25 pm Subject: New Member Cannot Log in |
A new member, Drag'n Wagon, contacted me and said he was having problems logging in. His name is Ron. I see he is listed on the members index.
Thanks, |
| Topic: Shifter Plate?? |
jmgford
Replies: 2
Views: 1381
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Forum: FairlaneTech Posted:
Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:25 am Subject: Shifter Plate?? |
I don't believe that anyone is reproducing them yet.
Here is one on Evilbay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-1967-Ford-Fairlane-4-Speed-Shifter-plate-427-390-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa078 ... |
| Topic: 67' Fairlane in Country music video |
jmgford
Replies: 2
Views: 3392
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted:
Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:06 pm Subject: 67' Fairlane in Country music video |
Okay, what year is the Ranchero at 3:13?
1966 Falcon Ranchero |
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