1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I started this project a long time ago than changed my mind and it was going to be a street car and stopped working on it. Fast forward to 2013 and the Super Stock project is back on. We have been working on Modified Mustangs & Fords magazine Coyote powered 1966 Mustang project car and they want to do a few drag racing stories so they talked me into finishing the 1967 Fairlane. At this time the plan is to run a 390 with a C4, CalTracs and OpenTracker front suspension http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/

This is what I started with

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...20Stock/15.jpg

We installed the roll cage

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/138.jpg

Stripped everything down to bare metal than epoxy primed with SPI black epoxy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/129.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/135.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/127.jpg

I finished the major bodywork

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/272.jpg

OpenTracker front suspension http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/246.jpg

I will be painting it SPI Red

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/274.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Keep posting your up-dates.... Love these Post cars!

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

We are building this kind of old school mini tubbed with leaf springs. It may not be the quickest but I think we will have some fun.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Rusty, are you going to cut the crossmember out that is between the shock towers?

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I didn't plan on it should I?

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

My 68 is having major header issues. The Mustang ones will work if I cut the member. Many guys put a bolt in like the Mustang. They are much smaller and allow more room for the header. It will also aid in oil pan removal should you need to pull a rod. This is my observations only and I still haven't cut mine.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

A few more build photos from awhile ago.

We added 2 x 2 box tubing from the front to the rear torque boxes

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...20Stock/96.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/103.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps92f78753.jpg

Mini tubbed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/195.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/199.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/201.jpg

Epoxy primed and a little seam sealer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Stock/225.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Bodywork is finished ready for paint

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps894608a0.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Rusty...Nice build. How big of a rear tire will you be able to run with the mini-tub? How wide was the strip you added? Thank you...MB.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

We can fit a 10.5" with no problem. I need to measure again and figure out how big we can go and if there is a good tire in that size. We added a 2" strip if I remember correctly.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I had a busy weekend. Saturday I sprayed 3 coats of SPI Red and Sunday 3 coats of SPI Universal clear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps72439d73.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps9f9db7a3.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Rusty the build pics are neat to see the work you are putting in on the build of this awesome car. Thanks for letting us see them.

Jerry

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I really love the old Fairlanes and this one is no exception. I really like the color, should really "pop" with some polished wheels. Looks like the car is coming along great and can't wait to see the finished product.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I like your style, old school is cool! We have simular ideas about our fun, but mine is the Corvette on this page. I love your project

Wade Mahaffey

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Man I love '66 '67 Fairlanes! This car is screaming for a 427 dual four motor though.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I know I wish but it's not in the budget.

Back in 1967 I wanted to order a 427 Fairlane and was told it would take a year to get one why don't you order a Galaxie so I ordered a 427 Custom with the plan of racing it. When it came in (it was red) it had a 9 3/8 ring gear and nothing was available. I blew the engine up at 872 miles. The warranty was 90 days or 1200 miles. They fixed it under warranty and we sold it. I wish I had it today. What a rare car.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Stock appearing steel rims from Wheel Vintiques painted same color as the car. 5" wide up front with 6.70 /15 Coker Firestone black walls. 10" wide on back with 9.00x30 Hoosier radials with white lettering removed. New cad plated lug nuts and reproduction factory window sticker. It will look like it just rolled off the new car carrier straight from the factory.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Looks great Rusty, bet you can't wait to get the wheels on (Bogarts?). MB

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Never knew that Ford used the 9 3/8 rear on the '67 427ci full sized cars. Believe the steepest gear I've seen in those is 3.25.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Rusty, the car looks awesome!

I've not heard of the SPI paints before, and I'm in the middle of body working my Wagon.
Whats your thoughts on their product?
Is it something a amature can use in a garage?

That Red is beautiful, is that a white base coat or sealer?

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

That's a nice looking Fairlane and that red is really RED! I like it! :)
I know your putting steel wheels on it but if not that, consider the original style Centerlines.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

All I have used in my shop since 2005 is Southern Polyurethanes Inc. epoxy primer, urethane primer and clears. SPI does not offer a lot of colors but now they have red, black, white and matte black or clear. SPI is made for the guy working out of his garage and has great customer service. The white is a reduced coat of epoxy which makes the SPI Red pop.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I never said I was putting steel wheels on it.

It may be old school with leaf springs but the rest will be up to date.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I can appreciate that,,, the car is looking great. Maybe some day you can mount up a set of classic Cragar S/S rims for "special occasions". Nice project, Rusty.
Danny Durham

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I would use Keystone Classics like I had on my Mustang back in the 70's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...%20Auto/88.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Rusty, thank you for showing us your Fairlane, nice job, keep up the good work.CR

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Thank you for your input on their product, much appreciated.
When your shooting a color that they don't supply, whose brand do you use?

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

You mean Keystone Kustomags. That would look awesome! I have a set of NOS front 4" wide. They only prob. is I have 4.75 bolt pattern. I bought them for my 70 cuda ordered willwood brakes & they came with only 4" & 4&1/2 bolt pattern.So I ended up getting torque thrust pro wheels for it. If you want a mint set if the bolt pattern works for you p.m. me...Tom

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

I was using Diamont but have switched to Pro Spray lately. I spray the base one day waiting an hour between coats and the next day spray SPI clear. I also painted one using PPG.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

We finished wet sanding and Brian started buffing the top of the quarter panel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps4c8083b7.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

One side is buffed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps6b57fbb1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps1130ffb7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps965799f5.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

WOW!

Absolutely beautiful Rusty!

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Looks great, Rusty. Can't wait to see it go togather.

Mike

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Installing Opentracker strut rods, upper & lower control arms and double roller spring perches http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps922c78ef.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psa7a9a293.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psd01c9253.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps5c586b2f.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

What engine and trans are you going to use in this?

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

390 with a JPT C4 and converter.

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Slowly going back together

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps26dd5b0f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psa9aec322.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine will be featuring tech articles on the building of my 1967 Super Stock Fairlane. The first one is in the current issue.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psaf5391b2.jpg

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Congrats Rusty, nice to see good things happen to good people. Claude

Re: 1967 Fairlane Super Stock
 

Over the weekend I installed the Strange master cylinder. Hurst line lock, distribution block and fabricated the brake lines.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psa6d7827b.jpg