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Title: Windsor be gone.
Post by: 475fetoploader on January 20, 2020, 09:26:03 PM
Goodbye to Windsor. Ready for strokes 428. Top loader stays, 4.56 spool will stay. Ladder bars will get upgraded.
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Post by: jayb on January 20, 2020, 10:27:38 PM
Welcome to the big leagues  ;D ;D
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Post by: cjshaker on January 21, 2020, 12:55:40 AM
Welcome to the big leagues  ;D ;D

And hits a homer first time at bat! Nice car, and a stick to boot. Should add a bit of torque over that Windsor!
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Post by: 475fetoploader on January 21, 2020, 11:15:22 AM
I’m considering purchasing components from Open Tracker Racing to rebuild my front end, I don’t want to cut the car up. Are they the hot ticket for fixing stock type parts?
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Post by: cattleFEeder on January 21, 2020, 01:48:57 PM
I really like the quality of these parts and their heavy duty compared to stock, put this kit in on my 66 Fairlane with a 520 Fe.  http://www.streetortrack.com/Street-or-Track-Tubular-Front-End-System-pr-24480.html
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Post by: DEANs427 on January 21, 2020, 02:00:00 PM
I highly recommend open tracker rollerized front suspension parts for the 66/7 fairlanes.
used those parts on both my R-code and my drag car, greatly improved traction/ weight transfer 
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Post by: 475fetoploader on January 21, 2020, 04:37:59 PM
Just got a call from Arizona, I may have my bbc heads sold. So I will get to call Blair soon!
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Post by: Nightmist66 on January 21, 2020, 06:49:38 PM
+1 what the other guys said. I went with Global West tubular lower control arms, Opentracker roller spring perches, Opentracker roller bearing conversion for upper control arms, made my own adjustable strut rods with heim joints, tubular tie rod adjusting sleeves, Opentracker lower control arm camber lock-out kit, and also a must do is the "Shelby" drop for upper control arms. All you have to do is re-drill the upper control arm holes 1" lower than factory. I also went with Calvert 90/10 shocks and of course, ditched the sway bar.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on February 20, 2020, 05:31:51 PM
Jet hot shipped my headers this week, let’s hope I didn’t make a mistake getting electric blue. It’s either going to be, wow those are incredible or wholly crap why would you ever do that? My tunnel wedge got the satin silver, just so it never stains.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on May 24, 2020, 09:17:59 PM
Finally got the shop sheet rocked, I can start playing again. Opened my headers up today.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on May 24, 2020, 09:20:49 PM
Fighting technology to put photos up.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on August 25, 2020, 09:36:09 PM
Had no idea I was mini tubing the Fairlane when I woke up this morning, but hey it is 2020.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on August 25, 2020, 09:38:49 PM
295/65/15, measures 30.3 tall and 10.6 wide. Hopefully enough, but I am getting help from this F.E. Guy in Tennessee, I heard he can break tires loose.
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Post by: Nightmist66 on August 25, 2020, 10:29:18 PM
I've heard similar. Rest their souls.  ;D
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Post by: hbstang on August 31, 2020, 10:28:44 PM
295/65/15, measures 30.3 tall and 10.6 wide. Hopefully enough, but I am getting help from this F.E. Guy in Tennessee, I heard he can break tires loose.
nice fairlane.what size wheels are you using with those tires,and what does the section width measure on that setup.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on August 31, 2020, 10:39:23 PM
I mounted them up on a 15x8 steely. I don’t think it’s going to work, Im thinking those need a 15x10. They’re 12 inches at the section width now.
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Post by: hbstang on August 31, 2020, 10:52:48 PM
thanks for the reply.yep,for the tires to work right you may need a 15x9 or 15x10.i have the 296-55-15 drag radials on my 64 fairlane with 15x9 wheels and i have some room for the bigger tire if i need it,thats why i asked.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on September 01, 2020, 12:05:44 AM
What 15x9 rim do you have? Was it a custom order?
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Post by: hbstang on September 01, 2020, 02:59:14 PM
they are bogart force 5 i bought off ebay a while back.got them at a great price,and they look nice.4.5 back space.its mini tubbed so they clear good.i have to use 1/4 spacer,as they wheels were supposed to be 4.25 back space but thats not what they measured.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on September 01, 2020, 03:20:41 PM
That looks great. Would be ideal for what I’m doing. Thanks!
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Post by: 475fetoploader on July 02, 2021, 06:21:30 AM
Been trying to sell an aftermarket chevy block, for quite some time. Ended up trading that and pistons for a new in box Moser 35 spline aluminum 3rd member. 4.29 ratio on a spool. Also a set of brand new 35 spline axles.  I narrowed my housing 1 1/2” I can now finish my mini-tub without gutting my savings account to add strength. I guess a little patience landed me where I needed to be.
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Post by: 475fetoploader on July 26, 2021, 06:55:27 PM
3rd member showed today. Axles tomorrow.  It’s coming together!
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Post by: mike7570 on July 26, 2021, 10:49:50 PM
Nice!
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Post by: 475fetoploader on August 10, 2021, 03:09:38 PM
Everything fits, must be something wrong. Kidding.  Found a deal on new brakes so brand new wilwoods are going on.