Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer - Page 2

The Hawk · 04-29-2016, 08:03 PM

Very cool project! My late brother had a 2 door Fairmont, was one of my favorite body styles of the time. Good luck with this!

Billy Nees · 04-30-2016, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadylane

I decided since I'm running in a slow class I would remove the halo and the 'A' pillar bars.

Once I installed the swing out bar I mocked up the JAZ plastic seats.

I wouldn't do that until you speak to a Tech man! I think that you'll find that if you have a bar in the car, it must be legal. A cage has a 1 5/8 main hoop, a bar must have 1 3/4. And you must have a legal bar to use your Jaz seats.

Shadylane · 04-30-2016, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I wouldn't do that until you speak to a Tech man! I think that you'll find that if you have a bar in the car, it must be legal. A cage has a 1 5/8 main hoop, a bar must have 1 3/4. And you must have a legal bar to use your Jaz seats.

I spoke with a Division 5 Tech man and I was told a Non-Certified roll bar was ok, didn't ask about the seats to be honest with you.

I removed parts of the cage/roll bar that don't affect the integrity of the rest of the roll bar, in my estimation. The cage/roll bar is 1 3/4. Hey I'm no expert on any of this but I tried to do my homework before removing it. I appreciate the feedback and will check further with the Tech people.

I'm hoping that it's not one of those deals where you ask 4 people and get 4 different answers.

Worst comes to worst I'll get it certified, if it won't certify I'll remove it and install some less safe OEM seats and the 30 pound back seat.

Thanks, Kelly

Billy Nees · 04-30-2016, 10:16 AM

The bar doesn't need to be certified but it would still have to be legal. If the main hoop is 1 3/4 then you should be OK.

Shadylane · 05-05-2016, 10:33 AM

Ordered a Moser spool and axle kit for the 8.8. Got a 31 spline which they said should be plenty strong enough for my build. I had previously sent my axle housing to a local rock crawling shop to have the tubes and brackets welded in a straitening jig. With the housing back in the car I cut the ends of the tubes so it would accommodate the C-Clip eliminator. Installed the axles and spool without a R&P until we get the engine dyno’ed. Need to make a decision on tire size and gear ratio down the road. The down side of 8.8 axles is the lack of R&P choices. Based on talking with a few folks I’ll probably be in the area of a 29.5 tire and a 4:88 gear but that is just a guess as that may be a little too much tire. Transmission has a 3:19 low gear.

Bought a pair of used Hotchkiss adjustable upper control arms, the lowers were already on the car when I bought it. Another bonus.

The axle housing didn't have any brakes when I got the car so I went shopping on CL and found some 11 inch Rangers drum brakes which are more than adequate. Added new shoes and hardware. Been along time since I built drum brakes, had to dig out my old tools. When I win the lottery I'll buy some light weight brake components front and rear.

Received the trans back from Jerico last week. They changed the input shaft and bearing retainer to fit my FFFord. The Long ratchet shifter is a thing of beauty. Everytime I get a new part it motivates me even more to get moving on it.

Mounted the fuel cell along with an electric fuel pump. My welding on the fuel cell tabs is kind of crappy, I'll cover with paint.

Bought a used Mallory 140 from a friend. Kind of overkill for this application but it was cheap. I'll kit it and try it. I also have a used Red and Blue Holley pump as back ups.

Mark Yacavone · 06-22-2016, 01:21 PM

Doing a great job, Kelly

If you decide you don't like driving this car, you just let me know, okay?

Shadylane · 06-22-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Doing a great job, Kelly

If you decide you don't like driving this car, you just let me know, okay?

No problem Mark, do you remember how to use the third pedal?

Mark Yacavone · 06-22-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadylane

No problem Mark, do you remember how to use the third pedal?

It's like riding a bicycle ;-)

MikeMoller · 06-30-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It's like riding a bicycle ;-)

Mark, bicycles only have two pedals!

Nice build Kelly, what you are building was my first choice but just couldn' t find anything decent and reasonable to start with. But a stick, waaaaay cool!

PROSTOCKTOM · 08-14-2016, 05:03 PM

"I also found a pretty complete std bore 302 roller engine also on Craigslist"

How are you going to run a roller cammed engine in that car?

Tom

04-29-2016, 08:03 PM	#1
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Very cool project! My late brother had a 2 door Fairmont, was one of my favorite body styles of the time. Good luck with this! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

04-30-2016, 10:16 AM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,485 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,682 Times in 1,730 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer The bar doesn't need to be certified but it would still have to be legal. If the main hoop is 1 3/4 then you should be OK. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-05-2016, 10:33 AM	#5
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 203 Likes: 266 Liked 171 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build Ordered a Moser spool and axle kit for the 8.8. Got a 31 spline which they said should be plenty strong enough for my build. I had previously sent my axle housing to a local rock crawling shop to have the tubes and brackets welded in a straitening jig. With the housing back in the car I cut the ends of the tubes so it would accommodate the C-Clip eliminator. Installed the axles and spool without a R&P until we get the engine dyno’ed. Need to make a decision on tire size and gear ratio down the road. The down side of 8.8 axles is the lack of R&P choices. Based on talking with a few folks I’ll probably be in the area of a 29.5 tire and a 4:88 gear but that is just a guess as that may be a little too much tire. Transmission has a 3:19 low gear. Bought a pair of used Hotchkiss adjustable upper control arms, the lowers were already on the car when I bought it. Another bonus. The axle housing didn't have any brakes when I got the car so I went shopping on CL and found some 11 inch Rangers drum brakes which are more than adequate. Added new shoes and hardware. Been along time since I built drum brakes, had to dig out my old tools. When I win the lottery I'll buy some light weight brake components front and rear. Received the trans back from Jerico last week. They changed the input shaft and bearing retainer to fit my FFFord. The Long ratchet shifter is a thing of beauty. Everytime I get a new part it motivates me even more to get moving on it. Mounted the fuel cell along with an electric fuel pump. My welding on the fuel cell tabs is kind of crappy, I'll cover with paint. Bought a used Mallory 140 from a friend. Kind of overkill for this application but it was cheap. I'll kit it and try it. I also have a used Red and Blue Holley pump as back ups. Attached Thumbnails

06-22-2016, 01:21 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,808 Likes: 2,897 Liked 5,109 Times in 1,947 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer Doing a great job, Kelly If you decide you don't like driving this car, you just let me know, okay? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

08-14-2016, 05:03 PM	#10
PROSTOCKTOM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer "I also found a pretty complete std bore 302 roller engine also on Craigslist" How are you going to run a roller cammed engine in that car? Tom Last edited by PROSTOCKTOM; 08-14-2016 at 05:10 PM.