Hello all! New member from Cheyenne here.

[Dave R]

Hey guys. I've read a few posts on this site through out a few of my builds and figured I'm on many other boards, why not this one. I think I might be able to give someone some advice here too and contribute back.

Anyways, I'm active duty Air Force here for just over 1 more year and I'm retiring. Hopefully to spend more time on my toys and with the family.

My current project is a 4 door 1963 Fairlane 500 that was originally a 260/FMX car. Now it's a 4V DOHC 4.6/4R70W setup with a Rod and Custom Mustang II front end and I'm putting a narrowed Explorer 8.8 rear with a triangulated 4 link. I have picked up a turbo for the car too and am considering putting it in but am worried about the suspension and getting all the parts while keeping it looking somewhat classy. Not sure if I can post pics so here's a trial....

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I look forward to seeing the pics in the posts now that I'm a member and am headed back to the search arena.

Thanks for allowing me to join and add what seems to be a scarce breed of Ford here.

Best of luck on all your projects and adventures.

Dave

[option]

Just joined up here myself, and although I'm not a Ford guy at heart, I got my start with cars at a young age and dove into drag racing in my late teens. One local regular racer had a gnarly, all flat black Ford Fairlane that most certainly defined the term 'sleeper'. I was lucky enough to have a few rides in that car and it was disgustingly fast... ran low 10's all day at 3500ft altitude all motor. It felt like a jet boat with wheels. ;) Welcome!

[BMR Sales]

Welcome Dave!

T.C.

[Dave R]

Thanks guys. Since I can post pics, I'll throw a few in here...

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/ndfastang/media/DSC04042.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/ndfastang/media/DSC04043.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s259.photobucket.com/user/ndfastang/media/DSC03959.jpg.html)

I'm hoping the triangulation will work without needing a panhard bar. It'll be a trial and error issue if I do but I have room. I plan to run coilovers first and then go for an air ride setup later. You can see the stance I'm planning for when lowered in the one pic.

Thanks
Dave