Hello to All, 1966 Fairlane Build

[dwight.j.wheeler]

Hello all, my name is Dwight and I am not very familiar with forums such as this but thought I would give it a try. I am working on a build of a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500XL. The car that I am starting with is very clean and mostly rust free (see pics). I am still working through my overall plan but this is where I am at:

On order - Roadster Shop full frame with suspension 2" drop in the front, rear 4 link 9" with 3.70 or 3.50 gears
On order - Kaase 600ci boss 9, with stack injection and Holley dominator ECU

I have not ordered the trans yet but it will be a tremec 6 speed wide ratio



I removed a nice 289/C4, interior and rearend.

I have welded most of the bracing to hold the panels when I cut the floor out and the front end off.

Dwight

[andrewb70]

This is going to be quite the build. Looking forward to the progress!

Andrew

[Greaseball]

It looks like you have a very nice and rust-free starting point.

Roadster Shop frame? Nice!! I have a Schwartz Performance frame coming my way for my 1966 LeMans convertible build. Both are quality options.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your progress.

[cws]

Can't wait to see this, just joined this group yesterday. I have the same model Fairlane and am starting my build as well. Not going as far as this though. Awesome post! Keep it coming!

[Zachalanche]

Great body on that car. Cool to see lots of Fairlane projects popping up lately.

[c91x]

I'm excited to see this one. I also have a 66 but its not built to the level you're taking this one.

[dwight.j.wheeler]

All just wanted to say nice to chat with you. I haven't made any progress recently but should be back to it in a couple weeks.

I would like to know if anyone can direct me to any info on using and incorporating the climate control/HVAC from a late model car, potentially a mustang? In addition, my current intent is to move all accessory to trunk and run electric with a 400 amp alternator. So if you know where I might find info on the AC compressor (guechen). I know there is a lot of negative conversations about this approach but the worst that can happen is I will fail and spent a bunch of money and didn't achieve the result I am going after....

Best Regards,
Dwight

[jaybee]

Nice, these Fairlanes aren't seen nearly as much, they look so good.