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Steve1968LS2

10-21-2006, 01:04 PM

Talked it over with the big bosses and a Fairlane sounds like a cool project. Bigger than a Mustang and smaller than a Galaxy. Though of Comets, Cougars, Maverics and Falcons but they are all pretty much Mustangs of a different shape.

Besides, I've always wanted to do a "bigger" car :)

So keep you eyes open for clean '67 Fairlanes ('66 is my second choice). The budget is between $6k and $11k for the starter car. I could find one on the cheap but this isn't Car Craft and I don't want to jerk around with a basket case.

Something like this would be at the low end of condition I would want:
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/6/8/84439968.htm

Perferably something like this:
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/1/8/85923318.htm

What are the major differences between the two years?

Thoughts on this one?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/car/220705097.html

It's all original with a 289.. was a 500 just a trim package? Origianl paint and all that with only 40k miles on it. Seems a bit on the expensive side but I'm not up on Fairlane pricing. Told it runs great but the original paint is starting to wear through (surface rust). No evidence of accidents or repair.

Thoughts?

A mint "grandma" car would be perfect.. I'm thinking a NASCAR theme to it..

Smack_talker

10-21-2006, 04:16 PM

67 Fairlane sounds like a cool project. I always liked the big block Fairlanes. A while back a guy I know bought a mint Grandpa Fairlane cheap mint still with orig paint and all.

Hooligan

10-21-2006, 05:12 PM

This (http://www.dealsonwheels.com/search/detail.aspx?id=000353-200610-000059) one is a little more than you wanted to spend but may be worth a look.

3kidsnotime

10-21-2006, 06:14 PM

It probably is rougher than you want but call Neil at 435-770-3337 He had one at his place, But it needs interior paint engine Im sure, But I think it was complete and rust free, probably 2-2500 from him. I did not look at it that close I was buying a 72 ss 402 chevelle and was looking at it closer at the time. He has a ton of crap from a Low mile 69 daytona Real 70 hemi cuda ls-6 cars and much more and one great guy to deal with.

mazspeed

10-22-2006, 11:52 AM

Ford Fairlane

http://www.personsoftaste.com/images/movie631.jpg

steemin

10-22-2006, 03:31 PM

Good Luck in youir search Steve..
I look forward to following your new project :yes:
Scott

Steve1968LS2

10-22-2006, 04:31 PM

Ford Fairlane

http://www.personsoftaste.com/images/movie631.jpg

Bad movie.. wrong year.. you're killing me.. :lol:

EFI

10-22-2006, 05:13 PM

Sounds like a great project!

Ford Fairlane is one of my favorite cars. Might be because my first car was a 1966 Fairlane, given to me by grandmother in the early 80's. Man, I sure wish I had that car now.

Looking forward to following along with this project!

- Dan

mazspeed

10-22-2006, 05:52 PM

Bad movie.. wrong year.. you're killing me.. :lol:
I could not resist. :D

HRBS

10-23-2006, 08:29 AM

'64 Fairlanes are cool and right there in your price range. i found a very staright clean 6cyl with perfect trim was on ebay not too long ago for a $6500 buy it now price. I am not a Ford fan, but was temped to get it because those little cars slammed with newer drivetrain and 20's look awsome !

JohnnyGMachine

10-23-2006, 08:43 AM

Hey Cool! I love the 66-67 Fairlanes. Steve, there's not a huge overall difference between the years besides trim.

Depending on what "look" or theme you're going for, maybe GMP could do a diecast in conjunction with the real car kinda like what we are doing with Steve Strope at SEMA this year. They're unvieling the real car and model of it at the same time? Let me know what you think.

J

Steve1968LS2

10-23-2006, 09:19 AM