1967 Fairlane Super Stock

[GPR]

We have been very busy in the shop and I have not had time to work on this project.

We installed a TCI shifter with a custom mount made by my son Brian and Lokar power cut off attached to the Flaming River unit in the trunk.

[turbohunter]

Looks beautiful Rusty.
What seats are you using?

[GPR]

Looks beautiful Rusty.
What seats are you using?

On page 6 is a photo of the Corbeau seats

[Nightmist66]

Excellent looking work on the whole build! Are you still planning on running a small block that you mentioned earlier?

[GPR]

Maybe not!!!!!!

[GPR]

At this time I have decided to put together a 428 from a lot of the left over parts I have and race the Fairlane in Nostalgia Super Stock at NMCA events. I can always build an NHRA legal SS engine at a later date.

[jayb]

Sounds good to me, Rusty, can't wait to see the 428 sitting in the engine bay...

[cjetmech]

Glad to hear that its getting the FE Rusty. IMO that car just wouldn't seem right with a small block, even tho it could be just as fast.

[GPR]

A friend of mine gave me the 9" rear and I think it came out of a Bronco. It is very hard to get the slicks to clear the 2" studs so to make it easier to install we are going to narrow the rear 1.25". That will center the 10.5" slick when I get a new set in the center of the wheel well.



The Wilwood brakes I have are for the late big Ford housing so we will install a set of Strange housing ends.





The battery cable runs along the frame rail. There is more clearance than the photo shows.

[GPR]

After measuring the rear that was in the Fairlane I found out the pinnon was not in the center. I had a rear out of a 1963 Galaxie that we started to narrow years ago but for some reason never finished. I measured it and once Brian welds the Strange late Ford housing ends it will be perfect for the Fairlane.

I ordered a back brace and heavy duty spring perches from Jeg's and Brian started fitting and welding today.







Next week Brian will finish welding.

 

[GPR]

Brian finished welding the spring perches



Welding the Strange late Ford housing ends

[afret]

Boy, you guys sure do some outstanding work.  You need to move your shop to North Idaho so I could get a new paint job on my car.  LOL

[cobracammer]

+1!  those Mig's look like Tigs!  Nice work

[cjshaker]

Great work as always. Those are some of the thickest housing ends I've ever seen!
I always enjoy seeing updates on your build, Rusty. Thanks for letting us tag along.

[ScotiaFE]

Those are some of the thickest housing ends I've ever seen!

I think the thick part is the steady for the bar? I could be wrong though.

Rusty
I see the spring mount hard welded now. When you set the down angle did
you just point it down 3* or so?
Great welding!!!!