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bighorse
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Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 8
Location: Western Arkansas |
'66 GTA project car
I recently bought a 1966 Fairlane GTA with a big block (did all GT/A's come with a big block?) and factory A/C (although it appears that the engine has been swapped and the A/C equipment is gone). As far as I can tell, it's complete except for the grill and the rear bumper. Besides the floorpans, this car has five rust holes that are all smaller than a dime...two on the lower PS quarter panel and three in the trunk. The rest of the car is straight and soid.
I've spent the last 6 years restoring '71-73 Mustangs, but I was shown this car and bought it on the spot. I've always wanted a car that was built the year I was born, but a '66 Mustang just doesn't do much for me (aside from maybe a Shelby, but how many of us can afford a real GT350?). I've always loved this body style, especially the over & under headlights. I'm pretty comfortable with vintage Ford restoration work, but I'm sure I'll have plenty of Fairlane/FE specific questions, so I look forward to tapping everyone's expertise.
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Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:07 pm |
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la8ron
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Location: New Zealand |
The 1966 fairlane GTA came with the 390 FE big block only. It wasn't until 1967 that you could option your GTA with a small block. If you try www.woodyg.com/fairlane/firstrt.html you will get an idea of were the main places on a fairlane are to check for rust.
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Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:25 am |
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SD44
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just curious, but did you buy this from someone in arkansas?
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:13 am |
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bighorse
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Yes, it was purchased in Arkansas. Do you know the car?
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Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:19 pm |
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SD44
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Location: Mississippi |
quote:
Originally posted by bighorse:
Yes, it was purchased in Arkansas. Do you know the car?
had a guy contact us about some of our galaxies, said he was in arkansas and said he had a good collection of old fords. i told him we were interested in trading for 66/67 fairlanes and he emailed me a pic that looked exactly like that car, said he had just sold it. this was back in the spring/summer. i believe it was your car.
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