1963 Fairlane at the Roadster Shop

[Roadster Shop]

This is a pretty unique project that we are building for a repeat customer. He likes cars that are out of the norm, but definitely cool in their uniqueness. We are just getting underway with the latest, a 1963 Fairlane. The car will be built to look completely stock and give it a total grandma/sleeper look. Underneath the car will be a custom fully independent Fast Track chassis. Power is coming from a Jon Kaase Boss 9 motor with a Tremec 6-speed.

As the car showed up:
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture219811.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture219820.jpg

After removing the coils we played with a lot of ride heights until we got one that the owner was happy with. (the version that we were happy with was abut 4 inches lower! As the owner put it, "if it was up to you young guys every car would be so low you couldn't drive it")

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/RideHeight2.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

The car was disassembled and the chassis was designed and built for the car with our Fast Track IFS and IRS

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture220548.jpg

Test fitting the body on the chassis before it gets sent out to be media blasted.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture220498.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

The body came back from media blaster with all kinds of surprises!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221208.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221210.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221214.jpg

A shot down into the bottom of the quarter revealed some real "custom" work. A true "specialist" must have been the one to originally restore this car. The bottom of the quarter was "constructed" from cardboard, spray foam, wire mesh, and a whole lot of bondo!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221177.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Beginning of the sheetmetal work. Since Fairlanes aren't all that popular, there literally isn't a single sheet metal replacement panel available. So everything had to be fabbed from scratch.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221300.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221329.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221330.jpg

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http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221362.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

And then this showed up....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221383.jpg

[KPC67]

Cool project! you guys are waaay to good!

[mrr1999]

That motor is freakin' awesome!:thumbsup: Going to be a great build

[caper150]

And then this showed up....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[strtcar]

Awesome, can't wait to see more.

[Van B]

And then this showed up....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221383.jpg

Not a Ford guy, but damn that's sexy. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Not a Ford guy, but damn that's sexy. :thumbsup:

Took the words right out of my mouth! SWEET !

[FETorino]

Took the words right out of my mouth! SWEET !

One more reason I am a Ford guy. Those shotgun motors were way cool in the late 60s early 70s and still are today.

[Al Moreno]

And then this showed up....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221383.jpg


HELLO!!!!

[Kendall Burleson]

Killer Project:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

[tones2SS]

Cool project. That engine is nasty!

[WILWAXU]

This is going to be awesome! :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Some RS eye candy for the Ford guys please.

[Roadster Shop]

Some RS eye candy for the Ford guys please.

We have been fixing rust all around this car. Nothing too exciting yet. The only other Ford we have going on in the shop is this thing.:unibrow:
http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/rob-s-1969-torino

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup: Very nice sheet metal work.:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

We have been fixing rust all around this car. Nothing too exciting yet. The only other Ford we have going on in the shop is this thing.:unibrow:
http://www.roadstershop.com/current-projects/rob-s-1969-torino

It does look familiar for some reason. :_paranoid

I'm waiting to see the shotgun motor in the 63 that will be snug. :thumbsup:

[RAZIN CAIN]

And then this showed up....
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221383.jpg

Holy Mother of the Ford Gods.....

[Fluid Power]

At the risk of loosing my car guy card, why do they call them shotgun motors?

Darren

[protour73]

Not a Ford guy, but damn that's sexy. :thumbsup:

Took the words right out of my mouth! SWEET !

ummmm, DITTO and friggin DITTO

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg

[skatinjay27]

At the risk of loosing my car guy card, why do they call them shotgun motors?

Darren
mentioned in the first paragraph under background

http://www.nzmustang.com/history/boss429.htm

[FETorino]

The first Ford Nascar motor with big round intakes was banned. Calling the shots from the bleachers I would stuff one of these in the Fairlane.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/Cammer-1.jpg

[Fluid Power]

mentioned in the first paragraph under background

http://www.nzmustang.com/history/boss429.htm

Thanks AJ. I had no idea.

Darren

[Roadster Shop]

We have been taking care of the rust issues all over this car. Not a single piece is available so everything has to be fabbed from scratch. It is turning out to be a rather involved project.

Lower quarter panels welded in place
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221969.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221966.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221870.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221820.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Started on the inner and outer wheel houses as well. A lot of other smaller rust repair and panel fabrication has been done just about everywhere on the car. Rockers, floors, kick panel, cowl sides, top of the quarters, and just about everywhere behind the side trim has needed some attention.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221824.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222070.jpg

[waynieZ]

I always love to see your fab work. Excelent job!

[FETorino]

Started on the inner and outer wheel houses as well. A lot of other smaller rust repair and panel fabrication has been done just about everywhere on the car. Rockers, floors, kick panel, cowl sides, top of the quarters, and just about everywhere behind the side trim has needed some attention.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221824.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222070.jpg

As always some stellar metalwork. To bad the owner won't let you tub it for some decent sized rubber. I get the close to stock height stock outward appearance thing; I don't get the no way to use any of the hp made by that shotgun thing. I guess there is an ultimate grandma burnout car scene somewhere.

[Radlark]

We have been taking care of the rust issues all over this car. Not a single piece is available so everything has to be fabbed from scratch. It is turning out to be a rather involved project.

Lower quarter panels welded in place
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221969.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221966.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221870.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221820.jpg

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!!!!

[FETorino]

Man I need a Fairlane update....... Anyone else suffering withdrawal?

[waynieZ]

Me too!

[Kendall Burleson]

more Pics:_paranoid :_paranoid :_paranoid

[KSBRKTRACER]

Im not a ford guy and I like where this is heading ..... :woot:

[RS-Chris]

A couple of updates since you asked so nicely...:thumbsup:

Motor/trans and chassis are together and under the car so much of the internal sheetmetal work is underway.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222122.jpg

Wheel tubs in with trunk floor and side panels coming togethern along with rear seat panel.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture092.jpg

New floor sections to accommodate the chassis clearance areas

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222134.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222298.jpg

Also, given the height of this motor and the stacks, we need to add some clearance into the hood!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222140.jpg
Template for the shape of the new hood
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture099-1.jpg
Beginning the fab on the new skin
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture099.jpg

[78 type-lt]

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture221381.jpg


:hail: I'd proudly bolt that in my C-10

[RS-Chris]

We got the hood wrapped up on the Fairlane last week - it stayed fairly subtle while giving us the necessary clearance for that tiny little motor...:_paranoid

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222285.jpg

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[OLDFLM]

Looks incredible as expected!!:thumbsup:

Novice question... how much room do you need above the velocity stacks to ensure you have enough air flow?

[Roadster Shop]

Ty - The guys at Jon Kaase (engine builder) recommended 2" of space above the stacks to allow enough room for air to enter.

[mexMan]

have you tought about enclosing the stacks into the hood like the crossram '69 Camaro you're modding? Though that would require pumping some holes into the hood and I don't know if you (or the owner) would want that...

[FETorino]

Now if you could just talk the owner into putting some tires under it.

[RS-Chris]

have you tought about enclosing the stacks into the hood like the crossram '69 Camaro you're modding? Though that would require pumping some holes into the hood and I don't know if you (or the owner) would want that...

Would be cool but might be a little to custom looking. Owner is dead set on it looking pretty factory appearing - at least at first glance...

[FETorino]

Would be cool but might be a little to custom looking. Owner is dead set on it looking pretty factory appearing - at least at first glance...

So what's the latest on the grocery getter?

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few updates on the Fairlane. The car is also currently about to begin the body work phase so these are some catch up shots from the last month or so.

Filled all of the factory seams on the car. here is a good before and after on the driver's sail panel.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture222933.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0171.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0006.jpg

Fabbed up an aluminum center console. A machined plate will be made to match the ribbed/finned look of the original Galaxie consoles of the day. (The stock holes for heat and stereo are still to be filled in the dash. A ribbed insert will be machined to house a center A/C vent and A/C controls.)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0070.jpg

There was a lot of unique work done under the hood. I was out of the shop unfortunately and did not get a lot of good completed pictures before it was torn down.
Upper radiator close out panel fabbed to enclose the custom radiator and BMW latches.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0381.jpg

The inner fenders were designed to have some what of a stock feel with the thick beads.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture223036.jpg

We then went back and fabbed aluminum tanks into the fenders for the coolant overflow and power steering reservoir.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture223082.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture223079.jpg

[67greengt]

Amazing work Phil!

[214Chevy]

I Love it!!:yes: :yes:

[sokoloka]

Any chance you guys offer unpaid internships? I'd love to hang around for a week just to learn some metal fabbing skills.

Everything you do is FANTASTIC. I'm originally from Naperville so lodging wouldn't be too far away :thumbsup:

[wiedemab]

Sorry if I missed it, but what are you using to fill the seams? no-lead body solder?

Fantastic fab work as usual. This car is freakin' killer!

[waynieZ]

I love the fab work, and thats a slick idea for the tanks .:thumbsup:
wiedemab beat me to it but I'd like to know what you use for the seams too.
Thanks.

[56pickup]

looking killer guys! Love the inner fender panels!:thumbsup:

[Roadster Shop]

Sorry if I missed it, but what are you using to fill the seams? no-lead body solder?

Fantastic fab work as usual. This car is freakin' killer!

Thanks. The seams are filled with actual lead. One of our fab guys has a lot of old school experience working with the stuff. We fill these seams a few different ways depending on the construction of the car. A lot of cars we will cut out the seam and weld in a new section of sheet metal. In this case, there was no way to access the back side of the panel because of the inner structure. So we could not hammer and dolly the panel after welding.

[curleysracecars]

Wow...simply amazing. The work you guys do is absolutely second to none. Your facility looks awesome as well. If I decide to leave the sunshine state and head that way, I'll look you guys up. Keep up the great work and continue posting pictures.

[R.A.D]

looks great. how are you controling the climate in the shop? thats a long time to keep a car in bare metal. concrete floors will be sweating up a storm here pretty soon

[V8TV]

Another awesome build at RS.

But wait a minute.. is that a '62 Galaxie nose to the left? Do tell!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/RideHeight2.jpg[/QUOTE]

[Z10ROD]

y'all have some very cool projects going on maybe someday I can be at that level:hail:

[Roadster Shop]

Another awesome build at RS.

But wait a minute.. is that a '62 Galaxie nose to the left? Do tell!

[/QUOTE]

Thanks Kevin. That nose was for a 61 Starliner that we did a custom chassis for. There are a few build pics on our web site. American Speed Company is actually building the car, just sent it to us for the chassis portion. http://www.roadstershop.com/custom-chassis/american-speed-61-starliner We currently have a 61 Sunliner in the shop for a custom chassis that is just about finished.

[Roadster Shop]

looks great. how are you controling the climate in the shop? thats a long time to keep a car in bare metal. concrete floors will be sweating up a storm here pretty soon

No climate control in the shop. We scuff the cars down regularly and keep the bare metal pretty well oiled to prevent rust. Once the cars are ready to start body work we metal prep the entire car to kill anything on them and then prime the car inside and out to create a barrier.

[R.A.D]

No climate control in the shop. We scuff the cars down regularly and keep the bare metal pretty well oiled to prevent rust. Once the cars are ready to start body work we metal prep the entire car to kill anything on them and then prime the car inside and out to create a barrier.

what kind of oil that sound like it would grab all the dust floating in the air

[Roadster Shop]

what kind of oil that sound like it would grab all the dust floating in the air

If there is dust settling on the car than it isn't getting worked on fast enough! :lol:

[FETorino]

If there is dust settling on the car than it isn't getting worked on fast enough! :lol:

Any dust on this 63 or do you have some updates?:lol:

[67XR7]

stellar FAB work!

[RS-Chris]

Thanks everyone! - The 63 is over in the body shop so I should have some new pics soon!

[RS-Chris]

A couple of small updates on the Fairlane:
With the exterior metalwork and leading complete, the car is now over in the body shop.

With the first primer coat down, the bodywork can begin:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0007.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_00042-Copy-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0459.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0041.jpg

[RS-Chris]

While the bodywork is underway, we are beginning a couple of nice details that should improve the car and keep it as stock looking as possible.

The first is a set of stock looking, custom made wheels. The customer wanted the wheel to look like a factory rim, only larger, to accommodate a larger brake and take advantage of the handling improvements and ride comfort of the IRS FAST TRACK chassis.

The idea was to take the look of a '56 Ford hubcap and scale it up with a machined replacement. This would be set on top of a newly machined 18" wheel and center, designed to look like a factory steel wheel, only 18" in diameter.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Fairlane1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Fairlane2.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Fairlane3.jpg

[RS-Chris]

We will also be working with Classic Instruments to re-create and modernize the existing gauges (which already look quite cool).
First order will definitely be a speedometer with bigger numbers to let you know precisely how much fun you are having with that Kaase motor... :unibrow:

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0010.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/DSC_0006-1.jpg

[INTMD8]

Hell yes, that wheel design is spot on.

[Musclerodz]

I see a trend coming where these cars will look more and more stock, but everything underneath will be all new technology just like this fairlane. Very cool touches.

[jarhead]

Insane. I love it :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

That is just what I wanted to do with my wheels, have an 18 inch wheel but look like the stock steel wheel with a dog dish hub cap only bigger to fill in the wheel better!! Man I need to look into doing a set of these :thumbsup:

[mild2wild]

Nice work, as usual!

[tones2SS]

I see a trend coming where these cars will look more and more stock, but everything underneath will be all new technology just like this fairlane. Very cool touches.

I agree. I actually like that idea and would love to do that someday.

[pahela2]

I am new to the forum but not to RS cars, as I am a big fan of your work.
I really like the little fairlanes...and that motor is SICK.

[V8TV]

I see a trend coming where these cars will look more and more stock, but everything underneath will be all new technology just like this fairlane. Very cool touches.

I've been preaching that for years. Too cool.

[RS-Chris]

Tanks for all the comments everyone! :thumbsup:

The Fairlane is back up on the lift for some seriously intricate exhaust and header work. Lets just say when you stuff a Kaase Boss 9 motor into a Fairlane, nothing near the motor is going to be a 'straight shot' when it comes to the headers. Fortunately, it makes for some really cool looking headers! :cool:

You can see what we were snaking around here:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7979927722_495d3cc78e_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7979922847_5a39211ef9_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7979922361_dcc759a522_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7979923953_705fc5638e_b.jpg

And the result:!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7979934424_f0735968c6_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/7979933598_80d01071aa_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8036/7979932924_7a5ddd84e0_b.jpg

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[Musclerodz]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7979922100_0560a4df2a_b.jpg

Been following this project and others on Facrebook, very cool looking. Question, am I looking at 2 retangular tubes next to eash other or seamed tubing on your frame reinforcements?

[WSSix]

I'd say seemed based on the fact that the "line" goes away where they have ground on the tubing.



Please, I beg you, do not do any finish work to the headers. They look amazing as is right now.

[NOPANTS68]

Um yeah............those are sick. I love this car.

[RS-Chris]

Been following this project and others on Facrebook, very cool looking. Question, am I looking at 2 retangular tubes next to eash other or seamed tubing on your frame reinforcements?

I'd say seemed based on the fact that the "line" goes away where they have ground on the tubing.



Please, I beg you, do not do any finish work to the headers. They look amazing as is right now.

Thanks!
Mike, the rectangular tubes are single tubes and you are seeing the seams.

[214Chevy]

I see a trend coming where these cars will look more and more stock, but everything underneath will be all new technology just like this fairlane. Very cool touches.

I agree. I actually like that idea and would love to do that someday.

Mike and Tone, I agree with you guys 100%. I was going to wild on my Chevelle and decided not to for that reason. Motor, wheels, brakes, frame etc. are all modern, but leave the body and stuff alone. I was going to cut the hood up with custom vents and stuff and decided to just leave it stock.

Oh, and I cant wait to see those wheels. Talk about 3 piece wheels...those are 5 piece wheels. RS just raised the bar once again.

[RS-Chris]

Mike and Tone, I agree with you guys 100%. I was going to wild on my Chevelle and decided not to for that reason. Motor, wheels, brakes, frame etc. are all modern, but leave the body and stuff alone. I was going to cut the hood up with custom vents and stuff and decided to just leave it stock.

Oh, and I cant wait to see those wheels. Talk about 3 piece wheels...those are 5 piece wheels. RS just raised the bar once again.

Thanks! I agree on the comments about the direction for these types of build. I think many owners out there are finding a nice balance for these cars. The vehicles we see getting this treatment are usually ones where the styling has really stood the test of time and are now becoming appreciated for what they are. The owners would rather let the factory styling speak for itself and bring the internals up to modern performance and handling levels to compliment the outside.

[56pickup]

Just killer! :thumbsup: Looking great guys! Cant wait to see this one done! :hail: :D

[skatinjay27]

wow!!!!
humor me please, how many hours are into those headers?

[RS-Chris]

wow!!!!
humor me please, how many hours are into those headers?

All of them.



j/k...about 40-60hrs

[tones2SS]

Wow, outstanding work.

[Tincup]

Those headers look like something out of an alien movie, awesome job.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

snaking is right, my guess would be a coral snake.

Question for you chris. I have been playing with stainless tubing myself, what do you use to cut the tubing at multiple angles?

[RS-Chris]

snaking is right, my guess would be a coral snake.

Question for you chris. I have been playing with stainless tubing myself, what do you use to cut the tubing at multiple angles?

Missed this one! :_paranoid
We normally use either a cold saw or bandsaw.

[RS-Chris]

Time for a few pic updates!

The Corinthian White is on:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8227247721_61a26e139f_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8227247417_5db14d0221_b.jpg

Along with the protective liner sprayed out on the underside and inners:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8227205025_0dc698f503_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8227206077_de5c0f0c61_b.jpg

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8227209137_daac232310_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

We also created a panel to hold two vents and the AC controller within the factory opening in the dash.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8484/8228293352_3416171341_b.jpg

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And the chassis assembly begins!

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[syborg tt]

WOW - that looks awesome ! :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Nasty!! :wow: :wow:

[tones2SS]

Wow!!

[Musclerodz]

I like this one alot. What undercoating are you using. Tried several but nothing I am perfectly happy with looks wise.

[coolwelder62]

R-S just outstanding!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

....What undercoating are you using.

X2....was wanting to ask this as well.

[GriffithMetal]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/7979933598_80d01071aa_b.jpg



This would make for a great poster. Absolutely beautiful!

[waynieZ]

Nice wrok ! It looks great.

[NOPANTS68]

Man this car checks every box for me. Perfect color choice for this car too. 60s Fords always pull off that "plain white wrapper, evil doing underneath" thing. Great job.

[Rick D]

Very nice!!

[Rick D]

I like this one alot. What undercoating are you using. Tried several but nothing I am perfectly happy with looks wise.

Mike not sure what they use but have you tried Sikkens OTO body coat?? Works with a shoots gun, very nice texture and can be built up if need be. Also it is paintable.

[OLDFLM]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8228292804_e0d377ce6d_b.jpg

Chris, are those Stainless Works bullet mufflers on the tails? Diameter? Part #?

I want to run something similar on my car as resonators just like you've done here... please lmk

V/R,
Ty

[radrambler]

:hail: RS

OUTSTANDING BUILD !
Tom

[GoolsbyCustoms]

That A/C vent/controller combo is awsome, really nice idea.


We also created a panel to hold two vents and the AC controller within the factory opening in the dash.

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And the chassis assembly begins!

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[Roadster Shop]

That A/C vent/controller combo is awsome, really nice idea.

You only like it because it is billet and there is a Solidworks drawing! :lol:

[Roadster Shop]

Chris, are those Stainless Works bullet mufflers on the tails? Diameter? Part #?

I want to run something similar on my car as resonators just like you've done here... please lmk

V/R,
Ty

They are from Vibrant. I don't have a part number but it is their standard, bottle style resonator. We use them on a lot of cars to take the bark out of the exhaust note. They are 4" OD (2", 2.5", and 3" ID Available) and come in 12" and 18" lengths

[FETorino]

Time for a few pic updates!

The Corinthian White is on:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8227247721_61a26e139f_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8227247417_5db14d0221_b.jpg

Along with the protective liner sprayed out on the underside and inners:


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Perfect color for that vintage Ford. :wow: If only it had wheel tubs.

[Musclerodz]

Mike not sure what they use but have you tried Sikkens OTO body coat?? Works with a shoots gun, very nice texture and can be built up if need be. Also it is paintable.

I have not, do not have good access to Sikkens locally.

[Rick D]

I have not, do not have good access to Sikkens locally.

Mike if you want to try some I get you in touch with our rep in your area? Also LKQ/Keystone is a national distributor of our Sikkens and Lesonal brands. Not sure if the LKQ/keystone location in your area has our paint or not but you could call the to see??

Sorry for the highjack RS!! :_paranoid

[Ripped]

I just got caught up on the build. I don't know what is prettier, the engine, or the headers ;)
Lucky customer, It will be very interesting to hear this old girl, run again with the Kassified engine bay.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Nice work as always

[FETorino]

Time for a Christmas update :D

[coolwelder62]

RS-this build is Amazing & perfect.The headers would make outstanding leg's for a glass top coffee table.:thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Time for a Christmas update :D

Ho ho ho...:_paranoid

Right now it is in the assembly room, body is on the chassis, and all the interior panels are being painted and wiring is underway as we speak...

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Fresh body panels are in the showroom because......

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It's getting a little crowded in here!! :D

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[NOPANTS68]

Easily my favorite build of yours yet. That car checks all the boxes for me. Great job.

That last picture you posted is sweet. WHat a sight to walk into every morning. You call that work?! ..............so jealous.

[Ketzer]

It's getting a little crowded in here!! :D

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I would pay you for the opportunity to push a broom around there for a couple hours each day!

Jeff-

[Roadster Shop]

I would pay you for the opportunity to push a broom around there for a couple hours each day!

Jeff-

When can you start???? You may have to fight off Weld for that position. I hear he has deep pockets do it might be a hard battle to win!

[coolwelder62]

When can you start???? You may have to fight off Weld for that position. I hear he has deep pockets do it might be a hard battle to win!I don't have any money,to pay to push that broom. BUT!!!!! I can fire up a pretty good B-B-Q grill.And that should be worth more than Greg Weld's money.:rofl:

[Garage Dog 65]

Wow, that place is way over full !

I'll bring the hauler up and get a couple and store them in my garage for the time being... I'll start them up often and exercise all the systems so they stay fresh.

I'm just down here in Indy - not very far away !!!

Here to help, proud to serve !

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jim

[syborg tt]

I don't have any money,to pay to push that broom. BUT!!!!! I can fire up a pretty good B-B-Q grill.And that should be worth more than Greg Weld's money.:rofl:

I like b b q

[EBMC]

Thanks! I agree on the comments about the direction for these types of build. I think many owners out there are finding a nice balance for these cars. The vehicles we see getting this treatment are usually ones where the styling has really stood the test of time and are now becoming appreciated for what they are. The owners would rather let the factory styling speak for itself and bring the internals up to modern performance and handling levels to compliment the outside.

I'm a little late to the thread, but I couldnt agree more, I'm really liking this type of trend and I know we'll be seeing alot more of it. Great work guys!

[waynieZ]

I love the first picture. The motor looks killer in there.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks guys. We are excited to start seeing this one come together. We should be getting the custom gauges, machined parts, custom wheels, and a few other unique items right after the first of the year. The car will really take shape then. We will add more pics as things progress.:thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Time for some updates!
Realized I omitted a couple of pics before the body went on from the last update. Hope nobody minds...just some gratuitous IRS/chassis porn.:unibrow:

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And now with the body on the frame:

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[RS-Chris]

All business:

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[tubbed69]

that is one great looking engine and killer job on this car,great work as always

[RS-Chris]

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If ever a car needs a 'hood delete' option, it's this one. However, the 'sleeper' theme is rounded off with the hood going on.

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The gauges also arrived last week from Classic Instruments who did an awesome job making them look as factory as possible. The speedo is now 160mph (110mph before), they created an 8K rpm tach and clustered the Fuel, Temp, Oil and volts into the left side pod. The numbers also 'float' on the lens like the original factory piece. The surround will be re-finished and chromed/painted to match the other dash pieces and the AC/vent piece posted previously.

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[INTMD8]

WOW, just awesome. I love all the color/finish choices.

Is it bedliner you use on the floors? Looks great and still provides some contrast against the frame.

[syborg tt]

Man that looks Awesome I can't wait to see it on Friday.

ps I am going to steel this idea for the Riv I am working on

If ever a car needs a 'hood delete' option, it's this one. However, the 'sleeper' theme is rounded off with the hood going on.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8364081637_f2d208f531_b.jpg

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[Flash68]

Incredible. :cheers:

[214Chevy]

Flawless!! :thumbsup: Love the old school, off-white color.:yes:

[NOPANTS68]

Just bitchin. Executed perfectly in every detail. Just a warhead wrapped in a plain white bag.

[OLDFLM]

Please tell me this car is getting a red interior?!

[preston]

These days no muscle car can really be a sleeper anymore but if anything qualifies it will be this. I can just imagine when that "nice little old white Falcon" fires up the engine and it sounds halfway to a top fueler.

[RS-Chris]

WOW, just awesome. I love all the color/finish choices.

Is it bedliner you use on the floors? Looks great and still provides some contrast against the frame.

Thanks, and yes - the floors and inner fenders get a full spray of the bedliner.

Man that looks Awesome I can't wait to see it on Friday.

ps I am going to steel this idea for the Riv I am working on

that is one great looking engine and killer job on this car,great work as always

These days no muscle car can really be a sleeper anymore but if anything qualifies it will be this. I can just imagine when that "nice little old white Falcon" fires up the engine and it sounds halfway to a top fueler.

It should raise an eyebrow or two!

Please tell me this car is getting a red interior?!

We thought about it, but the owner wanted to be as true to the 'wolf in sheep's clothing' as it could be, so it will most likely be from the grey side of the color wheel.

Just bitchin. Executed perfectly in every detail. Just a warhead wrapped in a plain white bag.

Nice way of putting it! :thumbsup:

Flawless!! :thumbsup: Love the old school, off-white color.:yes:

Incredible. :cheers:

Thanks!

[tones2SS]

Amazing work.

[EvoIX]

Any chance we can see the corner weights on this before it goes back to the owner?

[Stielow]

Wow that thing is cool.

If anyone gets to the Chicago area you need to go by the Roadster Shop.

All top shelf and great guys.

Mark

[FETorino]

Time for some updates!
Realized I omitted a couple of pics before the body went on from the last update. Hope nobody minds...just some gratuitous IRS/chassis porn.:unibrow:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8364097913_ff0a197159_b.jpg

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And now with the body on the frame:


Every time I see one of these I wish I went IRS.:wow:

This would make a perfect grocery getter:unibrow:

[jarhead]

Outstanding!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Them RS boys did the impossible...caused a bunch of Camaro fueled gearheads (mainly) here to give a '63 Fairlane a 2nd (and 3rd and 4th...) look. :cool:

[coolwelder62]

RS,Just Outstanding.The build is so simple (Forget that over the top crap) it's amazing.This is what a SMOY really should be.IMHO.I must come for a visit.RS is Prob. the Leading Hotrod Shop in the country.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[mild2wild]

RS,Just Outstanding.The build is so simple (Forget that over the top crap) it's amazing.This is what a SMOY really should be.IMHO.I must come for a visit.RS is Prob. the Leading Hotrod Shop in the country.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I agree. Trend-setting hot rod shop continually raising the bar, and great guys to boot.

[waynieZ]

Every time I see it I'm loving it more and more! Beautiful!

[RS-Chris]

Wow that thing is cool.

If anyone gets to the Chicago area you need to go by the Roadster Shop.

All top shelf and great guys.

Mark

Outstanding!

Them RS boys did the impossible...caused a bunch of Camaro fueled gearheads (mainly) here to give a '63 Fairlane a 2nd (and 3rd and 4th...) look. :cool:

RS,Just Outstanding.The build is so simple (Forget that over the top crap) it's amazing.This is what a SMOY really should be.IMHO.I must come for a visit.RS is Prob. the Leading Hotrod Shop in the country.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I agree. Trend-setting hot rod shop continually raising the bar, and great guys to boot.

Every time I see it I'm loving it more and more! Beautiful!

Thanks for the kind words! It means a lot. We really have a good team here that make all the ideas come to life. Hopefully it pushes the industry along and inspires others. :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Time for a quick update too!

Wheel progress: Some of you might remember the concept - a 'factory' looking steel wheel and cap in an 18" diameter.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8408315903_5ac658cf8e_b.jpg

And the concept for how the whole thing would bolt and mate together to appear as if it just came that way:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8464/8408316261_ce498e3828_b.jpg

Some fine engineering, tweeking and refining later, we have the beginnings of a proportionally correct 18" billet 'steelie'. (Even the wheels on this car are sleepers!)

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[214Chevy]

Those are just beautiful. Flawless to the 10th power!!:hail: :hail:

[frojoe]

How much is just one billet for the center section worth?

Looks gorgeous.. keep up the awesome design work!

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[coolwelder62]

RS.Those wheels are going to be Amazing.:relax: 1st.Class.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: I can't wait to see this build in person.

[214Chevy]

Although, oh-so beautiful, the owner better hope he never....never.....never, ever, ever, ever scrap a curb or anything with those babies.:bang:

[jarhead]

awesome :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

How much is just one billet for the center section worth?

Looks gorgeous.. keep up the awesome design work!

I think "if you have to ask, you don't want to know" may apply in this case. :D

[FETorino]

It just keeps getting better:D

So who is making the wheels?

[SEVENDY2MALIBU]

Those wheels are crazy !! Can't wait to see more of this build.

[radrambler]

AWESOME BUILD!!

:popcorn2:

Tom

[frojoe]

I think "if you have to ask, you don't want to know" may apply in this case. :D

Haha too true.. not that I have delusional thoughts of milling my own wheels!

I've never seen roundbar in that big of a diameter.. I always thought wheels where milled from gigantic square-profile billets. Anyways the 5-8" round bar we machine at work is f***ing expensive so I can't even fathom the cost of 18"+ diameter bar per foot!

[tmadden]

Excellent work. A testament to your abilities. I would never give this car a second look before you guys put your hands on it. :D

[214Chevy]

Haha too true.. not that I have delusional thoughts of milling my own wheels!

I've never seen roundbar in that big of a diameter.. I always thought wheels where milled from gigantic square-profile billets. Anyways the 5-8" round bar we machine at work is f***ing expensive so I can't even fathom the cost of 18"+ diameter bar per foot!

Joe, I didn't know that it is 18" roundbar. Don't get me wrong, I'm no expert either. I just though it was raw billet poured into a round mould. For real...:lol: :lol:

[PasiR]

Any updates/more awesome pics??

[66fury]

:hairpullout: Please, more pics !!!!

[Roadster Shop]

Sorry to leave everyone hanging! The car has been at the upholstery shop for a few weeks and we didn't post any pics before it left. Here are a few. Didn't get too many good shots of it outside unfortunately. Once it comes back from upholstery we will put the wheels on and get some good beauty shots to post up. We are shooting for an early May completion.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/IMG_7661_zps456ac3bc.jpg

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[66fury]

Everytime I see this car I want to start mine over.its so my style. !!

[PasiR]

Thanks for the pics! It is SOOOO NICE.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[jarhead]

WOW, it sorta looks totally stock, and killer all at the same time. GREAT job!

[tones2SS]

Awesome stuff guys.

[NOPANTS68]

God I just love that. Everything about it just screams wlk softly and carry a big stick. Savage.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[Jake616]

SUBSCRIBED!

This thread just became inspiration to what my '63 Falcon coukd one day be! I love those center caps. That engine looks at home in there! Amazing work.

[PasiR]

Any final pics coming??

[Roadster Shop]

The Fairlane is at upholstery and expected to be completed this week. We will post up some pics once it returns.

[waynieZ]

I can't wait to see done.

[Roadster Shop]

The Fairlane came back from upholstery yesterday and is looking real good. Dave Vos did a killer job on the upholstery. The customer wanted a blend of the original interior with a street rod flair to it.

We are wrapping up the assembly and machining a few new trim pieces for the car. I will post more as is progresses.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1161_zpsd607a678.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1094_zps98378629.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1090_zpsf0183fb3.jpg

The piece of luggage is actually just a cover for the spare tire.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1158_zps72897a96.jpg

[214Chevy]

Flawless!!!!! :king:

[Royalworks]

Awesome idea on the spare tire!

[waynieZ]

Very Nice ! Slick idea with the luggage.

[Rick D]

Ohhhhh is that an ever nice interior. Man this Ford just keeps getting better and better! Yeah Rob I said I like a Ford!! :mock:

[WILWAXU]

Love this car!

[FETorino]

What? Still no pictures of it with the wheels on it :warning:

:snapout: Where's the stance :bump:

[coolwelder62]

R-S, This build is So Plain,it's Cool.This hotrod is what other's should be judged by.Very Nice.1st.Class!!!!

[tones2SS]

That looks great!
I need to win the lottery. FAST! lol

[tubbed69]

R-S, This build is So Plain,it's Cool.This hotrod is what other's should be judged by.Very Nice.1st.Class!!!!

you couldnt have said it any better

[Roadster Shop]

R-S, This build is So Plain,it's Cool.This hotrod is what other's should be judged by.Very Nice.1st.Class!!!!

I don't know if I would go that far! It is a nice car, but there are plenty of cars worthy of that title. I appreciate the compliment though!

[Roadster Shop]

What? Still no pictures of it with the wheels on it :warning:

:snapout: Where's the stance :bump:

Here ya go Rob. A shot with the wheels/tires on it. Enjoy!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1165-1_zps1a129ff5.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

We are machining a trim piece for the upper radiator close out panel that will have a similar design to the side trim on the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1172-1_zps22fc2098.jpg

Also machined a few RS emblems in the style of the fender emblems.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1174-1_zpsf3073fcb.jpg

[FETorino]

Here ya go Rob. A shot with the wheels/tires on it. Enjoy!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Fairlane/Picture1165-1_zps1a129ff5.jpg

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: The worst possible angle. Can you get a better shot :mock:

Let's see those billet poverty hubcaps

[RS-Chris]

Trim panel and emblem finish off the engine bay nicely (although so does a Kaase Boss 9...)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5533/9066994879_aab16cb758_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/9066996817_8b79067c4c_b.jpg

Wheel prep and paint/polish:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9069391654_4f494e2c1c_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/9069392154_8a8f8c1e54_b.jpg

Ready for final polish:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3788/9069394394_6bd3aff03f_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

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[65_LS1_T56]

Awesome, looks like a wolf in sheep's clothing :bigun2:

[strtcar]

Looks good but those wheels don't do it for me.

[214Chevy]

Awesome!! You guys are having a lot of fun with that machine I see making all of those fine billet pieces.

[waynieZ]

I agree Awesome!

[Rick D]

Another great one :king:

I still have to get used to the wheels but then again it's not my car so :thumbsup:

I do like how "stock" it looks!!

[EvoIX]

Another great one :king:


I do like how "stock" it looks!!

Amazing!

[Ketzer]

I think the jumbo vintage look wheels are very cool... but what do I know :twak:


Jeff-

[1965_SS]

:shakehead:

Now if it had the Biscayne rims on it............:thumbsup:

[strtcar]

^^^^^^ what he said.

[FETorino]

:wow: :wow: You couldn't have executed the super sleeper any better:trophy-1302:

I love the dog dish look on early cars. I'm more into the aggressive look of a black poverty cap look, but this thing looks like it just rolled off an assembly line in some 63/2013 fusion world. I'm digging it. Now he needs a cammer road race version in black to go with it.