Giggling like a school girl

[turbohunter]

I did. But with the VIN matching an "H" code 390 and what looks to be a C6 trany I was not sure what to make of it. 

I'm thinking the PO liked to mess wif yo mind.

[ScotiaFE]

Looks like a solid car.
Couple of big ticket items with it also.
Buy the factory service manual. Best 20 or so bucks you can spend right now.
The next 10 grand is just for fun.

[66FAIRLANE]

Good score! Might have a soft spot for them myself

Just for your interest here is what an Aussie 67 Fairlane dash looks like.

[turbohunter]

Best 20 or so bucks you can spend right now.
The next 10 grand is just for fun.

Roger the manual and if it's only ten grand I'll be smiling a lot.
Not that it's not a lotta dough.

[turbohunter]

Just for your interest here is what an Aussie 67 Fairlane dash looks like.

That's nice, and looks sharp but I'm really pervin' on the R code panels clean lines.
BTW
Found out a little more info.
The 9 inch has 3.55s and a limited slip.
Don't know what the C6/rear gear/desired rpms will work out to yet but I do know I'll prolly throw a locker in it.

[turbohunter]

Hmmm
This block is interesting.
I can't find the foundry mark (pic below) in any reference material.
Pulled the freeze plugs out (brass) and a 17/64 bit will not fit between the cylinders.
15/64 will.
Bores are .4.07.

[GJCAT427]

Turbohunter, if you clean the block with a wire brush, I believe you will find its a DIF. the F is not real defined. I have run across marks that are not fully formed when the cores are formed before casting. Date codes are usally very prone to this.

[turbohunter]

Did it.
Yeah you're right it looks like there's a ghost of the rest of the F there.
Ok off to a clean up mag and sonic check.
Since I  have the crank it would be fun to make a 428 for the Fairlane but if this block doesn't measure up I'll either find something else or go down the stroker road.

[turbohunter]

  Can't see much of them in your photo, but are they the race Hooker headers?

Hooker Super Comps
I updated the pic a few posts back.

Finally got a chance to dig into the pile in the car.
Found the rear floor pans are toast. Thats an easy fix.
Also an almost new ED aluminum water pump.

[garyv]

I have been looking for one for my 66.
you ended up with a lot of nice stuff.
now the fun begins.
enjoy
garyv

[turbohunter]

Thanks Gary but I'm into those clean lines of that dash.
Upon closer inspection it has a small crack in the middle of it right above the g in "lighter".


Finally have some time to crawl around and under it.
Question for you guys.
Is this the norm for Fairlane 9 inchers?
This housing has a fill plug in the rear next to the hump as well as a fill hole on the carrier side as a standard 9 usually does.
I only thought the dimpled housings had the rear fill.
Also has tapered tubes (though its a slight taper) like Hipo mustangs did..
The more I look at that housing the stranger it looks.

[fe66comet]

You made out way better than me on my 66 comet. Later on is when I found out you can't get a single part for it new or used. Really a waist of money. I can't even find good headlight rings or a core support, no trim, no door panels, not even a package shelf or carpet in the maroon color.....Jon

[amdscooter]

Vent hose is discombooberated in this pic..... but yours looks the same as the 9" in mine. 

[turbohunter]

You made out way better than me on my 66 comet. Later on is when I found out you can't get a single part for it new or used. Really a waist of money. I can't even find good headlight rings or a core support, no trim, no door panels, not even a package shelf or carpet in the maroon color.....Jon

I'm beginning to figure that out.
It's not like getting on the web and ordering a part, like a mustang or a truck is it.
I figure we should embrace (what else can you do) that it's tough to find parts because they're not run o' the mill cars.
Tell you one thing though. I'm going back to scavenge the POs place like a starving buzzard.

[turbohunter]

Vent hose is discombooberated in this pic..... but yours looks the same as the 9" in mine. 

Well that's cool/interesting.
At least I know now it's not a hack job, but I had no idea this configuration existed.
Have tried to find them searching web but have not yet.
I was thinking of replacing it but since it is a factory piece I think I'll keep it and just upgrade it.
Thanks for posting that.