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karkev
Senior Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2006
Posts: 106
Location: south of OKC, east of Lawton |
stalled on my '64 since June of '10
I started to tear down my '64 for a front end rebuild back about May of '10. Not long after I had some marriage troubles that eventually led to me filing for a divorce that ended a marriage of 22 years. Long story short, here's how my Fairlane looks today.
I have a polygraphite front end kit waiting to be installed as well as new door rubbers, new headliner, new heater core, 1965 Galaxie 15 inch steel rims, 1956 Ford dog dish caps, 1959 Ford dog dish caps and the original '64 flipper dog dish caps + who knows what else parts stashed away.
I just can't seem to get back to working on the thing. I fire it up once or twice a month but just can't seem to pick my wrenches back up. Have you ever just stalled on your Fairlane? _________________ 1964 Fairlane Fordor, 260, Fordomatic
1980 Datsun 510 wagon, auto/ac
1961 Plymouth Savoy four door, 225, Torqueflite
(daughter's car)
Mauser & Gew88 collector.
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:04 pm |
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thefairlaneman
Senior Member
Joined: 15 Oct 2006
Posts: 306
Location: Charlotte NC |
You arent alone. I have stopped progress on my 64 several times. It helps to jump around from item to item. If you get bored sanding down the old paint stop and work on the brakes. Then maybe remove the seats and start on the interior floor. Its not how soon you can finish the car but how much you look forward to and enjoy the times you work on it. Even if you NEVER get the car where you want it to be its still worth your time..good luck Post pictures and ask for help about things you dont know and I and others will be hanging around and try to help.
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:31 pm |
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dave s
Senior Member
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Posts: 163
Location: Tottenham Ont. Canada |
Stalled
I'm the same, I started removing trim around the w/s to fix a leak, it's still that way,
took one of the Welds off (want to go back to steel wheels) the car is still there with one odd wheel I took off my 54 and the 54 has one Weld wheel on it
brought home some new steel wheels Fri. morning, they're still in the back of the truck,didn't even look at them yet. meanwhile the cars are sitting there in a heated garage doing dick!
Something has to light a fire under my butt also,Spring is coming.
dave s
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:33 pm |
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SD44
Senior Member
Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 562
Location: Mississippi |
Look at my avatar. I went the same route you did, got started on this white 66' in 2008, and out of the blue divorce came. It has been sitting in my garage just like that for almost 3 years now. Hang in there, don't sell it, and you'll be in a position to get started back up again before you know it. _________________ NMCB 28 Seabee Battalion
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Mon Feb 07, 2011 2:01 pm |
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kratester
Newbie
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
Posts: 9
Location: SW PA |
I don't know what it is, but I find I have my most productive garage time during March and April. Perhaps that will be your case too! _________________ 1967 Fairlane SW
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Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:08 am |
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karkev
Senior Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2006
Posts: 106
Location: south of OKC, east of Lawton |
kratester, thanks!
well, I got out today and trial fitted a few pieces. I bolted down the upper A-arm but got to reading the shop manual and realized it has to be loose to re-install the coil springs but I had fun messing with the old girl. I fired it up twice and let the engine get up to operating temp both times. maybe this thread can be like a support group for those of us who are stalled???
SD44, dave s, thefairlaneman, let's make some progress on our Fairlanes ! _________________ 1964 Fairlane Fordor, 260, Fordomatic
1980 Datsun 510 wagon, auto/ac
1961 Plymouth Savoy four door, 225, Torqueflite
(daughter's car)
Mauser & Gew88 collector.
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Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:17 pm |
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iowafordman
Junior Member
Joined: 15 Dec 2010
Posts: 29
Location: Bellevue, Ia |
There's no therapy like wrenching on your hot rod. Driving it after a long winter is even better. No matter what may be going on in your life, it all seems to go away for a while when you back out of the garage. A divorce is a tough situation, but at least you were able to keep your car. Some guys lose everything. Get it back on the road and enjoy a fresh start with it. Browsing through catalogs or magazines and making a wish list is a great fix if your motivation has stalled.
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Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:15 pm |
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iowafordman
Junior Member
Joined: 15 Dec 2010
Posts: 29
Location: Bellevue, Ia |
When I left my divorce attorney's office and found out I got to keep my '66 fairlane AND my '68 mustang, I couldn't believe it. Didn't think I would make it out to the car without jumping up and down and yelling a big "Woohoo"! I'm sure this topic could fill and entire post by itself!
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Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:54 pm |
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