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475fetoploader

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Windsor be gone.
« 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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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2020, 10:27:38 PM »
Welcome to the big leagues  ;D ;D
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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2020, 12:55:40 AM »
Quote from: jayb on January 20, 2020, 10:27:38 PM
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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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #3 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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« Reply #4 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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« Reply #5 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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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #6 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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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #7 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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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #8 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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Love many, Trust few. Always paddle your own canoe.

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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #9 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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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2020, 09:20:49 PM »
Fighting technology to put photos up.
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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #11 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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Love many, Trust few. Always paddle your own canoe.

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« Reply #12 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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1975 4x4 461 f.e. 4speed Dual Quads on 38’s
Love many, Trust few. Always paddle your own canoe.

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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2020, 10:29:18 PM »
I've heard similar. Rest their souls.  ;D
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Re: Windsor be gone.
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2020, 10:28:44 PM »
Quote from: 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.
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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