X------* "boss bad" 66 fairlane *------x

[Racer.X]

So i had started this thread a while ago but my pictures keep going sideways and i saw a build similar to what i was trying to achieve. With that said fellas I'll give you a bit about the car,and this build. A 66 ford Fairlane i picked up out in Texas for $80.00 wasn't a bad deal. Dry rotted tires and some rusty spots here and there. This build has jumped in play now so i figured I would document it here for those who have similar interests. Since the car was purchased so cheaply i would like to see if i could keep it that way (that should make things a bit more interesting wouldn't you say?) id like to post as many pictures as i can (dontcha just love threads with tons of pics:seizure:) while keeping the build rolling.. this will be an as i go build so who knows what direction this could take. enjoy

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[Racer.X]

THE PICK UP

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[Racer.X]

AFTER THE WASH TO SEE WHAT WAS UNDERNEATH I WAS SURPRISED THAT IT WASN'T AS BAD AS I THOUGHT

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THE BACK GLASS WAS THE ONLY THING MISSING ON THE ENTIRE CAR

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[Racer.X]

THE NEXT STEP WAS TO SIMPLY SEE IF IT WOULD RUN...AND OF COURSE IT DIDN'T. HERE IS WHY

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REMOVED FUEL TANK FOR INSPECTION, SORRY FOR THE BAD QUALITY IN TRANSITION TO GETTING NEW CAMERA SO IM USING MY CELL
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I HAVE NEVER SEEN GAS FOULED OUT THIS BAD BEFORE
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[Racer.X]

While we make room for the car inside the shop i couldn't resist the urge to mess with this thing i have already waited months...soooo i ran a little set up just to see if i could get a little rumble... Quick replacement of a fuel pump, oil & filter, new battery, coolant, a good 2bl carb laying around the shop, a quick line fix and boom the little 289 car fires:smoke::smoke::machine:

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[Godbolt]

$80!! That's unbelievable!

I do like the 66 and 67's a lot and almost bought one myself. What's the basic plan?

[Racer.X]

there really is no course for the car aside from it being road course oriented but other than that its a blind build..everything we do has a path so for this one i decided not to have one. figured it would make things interesting, i could drop tens of thousands but i understand everyone isn't as fortunate to do so. with that said this build is to inspire the budget guys :smoke::cheers:

[Godbolt]

Cool. You are off to a great start then. Looking forward to the journey.

[Racer.X]

pulled this today. posi 8.8 disc brakes. definitely a nice addition

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[wyattroa]

$80?????? Why cant I find a deal like that.

[Racer.X]

so now with the car running i have a bit of metal work underway. many people have said keep the little 289 while others say go big. need i mind i am at a drag shop so opinions fly all day.. i would like to her what you guys on this site have to say. all input appreciated

[Godbolt]

Depends what you can get your hands on! A high revving 289 is fun, but then so is a big torque motor......

[Racer.X]

On my social media many people are saying they would like to see a modern outside and suspension with a close to factory inside. Some say cage it and roll it. I'm trying to be on the side of the budget guys though