Thread: 1965 Fairlane build

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Thanks for the comments......



Is this enough clearance?








Got the grille and lower rocker moulding installed today.





edit....here's the color difference with a REAL GOOD camera:














Still left to do..... final detail, wire loom in a couple places, and help load it up...














Battery is still up, time to go racing. We got him loaded up, and by 4 this afternoon he was headed for the test & tune at MIR in Budd's Creek.

Just to show the detail a little better, click on this picture for a high-res image, then click on the one that opens to enlarge the picture.....

Terrific thread, really appreciate the time you took to post it up...............way more than just a few minutes out of your day. I suspect that in it's pre-work condition this would have been considered a near "rust free" car, especially by eastern US standards. Your detail shows just how invasive the tin worm can be despite appearances, and how much work it takes to chip away at proper repair. This thread should be a tutorial (along with some fine craftsmanship) on why a well done car can end up costing so much. Good creativity on your part as well in fabricating those small patch pieces..........shame that those who will only see the finished product will not be able to appreciate how much loving care it took to get it there (the cowl/door fit example being a good one). The owner got his monie's worth based on your skill displayed here.

That "Pope's Nose" hood scoop is definitely a love it or hate it deal................................that's all I've got to say about that.

Nice work and thanks for all the details!

They didn't look that good off the asembly line

I can only say ... IMPRESIVE!!

Great details as how it was done. Great solution on the hood. A bit tall for me but great solution. The metal work was neat. You sir have a very wide skillset.

As for the color work - spot on. It NEEDED to be RED.

I just picked up a rust free (99.9% for a 48 yr. old car) '64 2 dr. post fairlane .... a long time coming too. My direction is to mimic a T-Bolt car on the exterior & interior but be a streetable work. I hope mine turns out 1/4 the car that one did.

REGS

I've always thought the '65 Fairlane was an oddball year for Ford and I never really liked it but your incredible work on this one MADE me like it a lot!!! The craftsmanship and attention to detail is so impressive!! Ok, maybe that big lump on the hood is a bit much but I understand why you did it... It's balanced out by the big fat tires in the rear!!

I've been learning a lot from reading your posts. Thanks so much for giving such great info and backing it up with great pics!!! Now, if only you were close by to fix the trunk lid on my 37 Ford....

Congrats!
Randy

Thanks for the kind words.. The owner is making plans to take the car to the Fairlane Club of America National Meet in Lexington Ky the end of June this year.

That hood, only a mother could love. I'm wondering if some faux holes, painted in black could make it look like a giant scoop?
Beautiful work. Really sets the bar. Thanks for sharing.

The Fairlane is back in the building! Brad is leaving next week for the Fairlane Nationals, so we have some detailing work to do. When I say we, I mean Kyle, as he is the only one who can easily fit in the back to clean the rear glass..




Also have the trunk gasket to replace, it had ripped when removing the painters tape that was holding it in place while the 3M adhesive dried.





For removal, I made a "putty knife" for the occasion out of a piece of Delrin..

I have just read through the whole thread and am amazed at your workmanship, absolutely brilliant and thank-you for bringing the thread up again otherwise I would of missed it. I have always like the '65 Ford Fairlane and you did an amazing job on this one. Now you have it back to clean up,what is your thoughts on the transfers that have been put on it ? I remember the owner wanted a drag/street car and the transfers suit the style but I liked the car as it was when you had completed it re- no stickers. Well it is the owners choice..

TBH = ????

I also re-read the entire thread this morning over my coffee/breakfast. I wanted to come up with some "snarky' retort about how you'll be slowing the car down if you keep fixing things no-one else even sees!

But, You, as a true craftsman.. just cannot help yourself! And the car is so much the better for it.

As always, thanks for making the time to share all the pics and your knowledge.

Ditto just went back and got to appreciate the whole build for a second time. Your attention to detail, and metal shaping/repair is excellent.

Originally Posted by 34_40

TBH = ????

To be honest..... think I used that in the other thread?


Thanks for the comments guys, here's a teaser pic, I don't think these wheels looked this good when they were put on new... Some Mother's polish, inside and out.. Should get some more pics and a video tomorrow when it gets pushed outside..








It will be at the Fairlane Nationals this weekend in Kingsport TN..

AS always Thanks!
And enjoy your time away!!