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10-26-2017 #1
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'66 Fairlane XL
I'm about 90% done (which probably means I'm halfway there) with my 66 Fairlane 500 XL. It's black with red interior. It's riding on a full Detroit Speed suspension system designed for a 65-67 Mustang but with a lot of engineering adapted to this car. The DS products are the Aluma-Frame front suspension and Quadralink 4 link rear with a 3:70 gear. The power comes from a small block Ford with 427 CI in front of a GearStar Auto OD tranny to handle the 600 horses. I always wanted a car with Borla mufflers and this one's got 'em with a complete stainless exhaust system. It sits on Schott Accelerator wheels: 18's in front and 20's in the rear. Since I'm figuring this will be the last car I'll be having done from scratch,
I'm going with PS, PB, AC, and a decent sound system. The car goes to the interior shop next week and I hope I'm driving it by Christmas. All engineering and construction is being done by GTS Customs in Baldwin, GA.
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10-26-2017 #2
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"The last car". Does that mean you may die soon?
Explain to me how you quit once you have every project be better than the last. Great project!
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10-26-2017 #3
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One of my favorite cars growing up. My best friend had a 4-door '66 Fairlane with a 289, 3-speed manual. We dreamed of it being a 2-door...
FANTASTIC project and VERY jealous! I can't wait to see it done.
Ray
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10-27-2017 #4
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Originally Posted by wfo guy
"The last car". Does that mean you may die soon? Explain to me how you quit once you have every project be better than the last. Great project!
I'm not looking to check out right away, but at almost 70 years of age, I think I'd rather enjoy this car than take on another project that lasts at least a year or more. This is a car I've dreamed about for a long time, and I think I'd feel unfaithful to my 'UnFairlane" if i began another. So....I'll just be happy with this one.
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10-27-2017 #5
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Looks stunning so far.
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I really like the DSE unit, I just have a hard time spending that much money on a front clip then having to modify everything to make it fit. I wish all these vendors would wake up to the fact Ford made more vehicles then the Mustang.....
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My very first car was a 66 Fairlane, this is an amazing build.
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That Fairlane is shaping up to be an awesome ride. I know how you feel about building cars this late in the game. I'll be 64 next month and my Elco is most likely my last build,also.
Heck, we might as well enjoy every day!
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10-28-2017 #9
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Good looking car! with plenty of fun part in it. I love the body style.
Wayne
Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
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Im not a Ford guy but the Fairlane's lines really do something for me. I love the mods...especially the stance and hood!
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What a beautiful car !!! Looking forward to your progress.
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10-29-2017 #13
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Love that body style. Please don't stop there, more pics and details please!!
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10-30-2017 #14
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Here is the powerplant for UnFairlane. The air cleaner is still a work in progress but that's the starting point. The engine is a Dart block, Brodix heads, hydraulic roller from Comp Cams, being fed by a FI Tech fuel injection unit. It has a Concept One front runner system. The headers and exhaust are custom built from stainless steel. Originally Posted by HotRod47
I didn't want a bling filled engine compartment. Brian Williams at GTS Customs calls it the "industrial look". I'm not a car show kinda guy, and this car is being built to DRIVE, so while I think it'll look pretty hot, I'd much rather be busting bugs than sitting behind it in a lawn chair.
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10-30-2017 #15
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Busting bugs . . . .
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This thing is so Sweet!!
Wayne
Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
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The Fairlane is back from the upholstery shop with it's Pro Car buckets. Still waiting on console to be built, armrests, sun visors, and a few other items. I was hoping to be driving by Christmas but that ain't happening. It does now run and drive, but still needs assembly of exterior trim pieces and final buffing of paint. It's getting CLOSE.
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Interior looks great. Coming along,nicely.
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Please show more pictures of the car. From what I can see, the interior is going to be beautiful. What kind of power does it make ?
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This week is for working on panel gaps and the deck lid and hood hinges. It's a glass hood so the stock hinges will put too much pressure on it, and eventually put a bend in it like the old GT 350 hoods always have. Hopefully the bumpers and grille will go on this week.
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