Artsy Fartsy

That is the idea Norman if we can get them cheap why not buy them up and save them? It is a better way of recycling and it saves them from becoming a washing machine or some kind of appliance

 

I ain't giving up my antique Speedqueen tub washer. Not a chance! I think it was built when the 1950 Ford woodies were being built.

 

Norman I don't blame ya the new washers are cheap made if you want a good one with a steel drum best pony up over a $1,000 for it

 

BTW did I see you say you wasn't going to give up being a Queen?

 

I've got a set of Bosch Washer/Dryer too and yeah they costalotta $$ to buy, but they are soooo cheap and quiet to run. The dryer condenses the water and drains into the main drain. Not losing the 6% in heat for an outside vent, and the house doesn't get humid or hot.

Nah, I'm the Queen's personal drone bee.

 

Sometimes the rewards from being a drone bee can be quiet enjoyable.

 

Oh yeah.

 

I sort of suggested the hand off on that nice Fairmont in IL. No takers on that one but count me in as an inspector and hander offer. By the way...I'm good at finding good cars and at knowing when one is bad. Very good.

Hey Norm/Andy....which year(s) Fairmont/Zepher has the raised hood center? Which year is adaptable for a V8? BB too? Will the tranny hold up to a V8 (don't know what tranny is in them??) Any come with split seats or buckets? Where does one look for the common rust areas? Finally, what was the last year they were built?

 

i have those....great washers arent they?.................
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oh god! i just talked lovingly about an appliance....has my life really come to that???


Btw one of my co workers dads has a ford fridge from ...i think ww2 that still works...but its natural gas powered...how does that work?

 

I sure do like them. Heck, even I can run them!

Yeah, how does that work? Never heard of a gas powered fridge.:confused:

 

SOoooo....does anyone know if this wagon is WORTH 10K or more?? I mean, assuming it's nice. I apologize for getting back to the thread.

 

Not to me it's too low and the tires are too thin looking. A 64 sits low as it is

 

They all have the raised hood. They all fit from 1978 to 1982. Same with the V8, except that you need the I4/V8 Crossmember, and you should have or get the front springs and Swaybar from the V8 vehicle (1.125" diameter). The stock swaybar is 1" diameter.

You can get aftermarket motor mounts and the transmission mount (same for both. If you want dual exhaust, a 1979 to 1983 Mustang transmission crossmember is your best bet. If you want the pipes coming out at the back bumper, you should use 1965 or so Mustang tailpipes.

Your best bet for a V8 Fairmont is from 1979 to 1981, but they also offered the 255 CID V8 (4.1L IIRC) Some 1978's came with a Points ignition. Mine was from Mexico and it had the Points ignition. 1979 US/CDN vehicles had the electronic ignition for sure.

A lot of guys get their cars refitted with Mustang or Lincoln rear disks, but the Wagons have 10" drums. The sedans only have 9" drums.

If I got another good one, I'd like the 2.3L I4 from a later year, with a 4-speed standard trans. The later I4 got worked up to 145 HP. The stock V8 (302) came with 135 HP. But the 200 I6 is solid (over 400,000 miles), reliable and easily souped up to over 200 HP.

 

Then what you waiting on Norman Hot Rod that Bad wagon.

 

Oh yeah, Big Block can be done, but you only have to haul about 2,800 to 3,300 lbs (LTD types and Cougars or Marquis villagers). An I6 in a Fairmont can do the 1/4 mile in just over 10 seconds with about 250 HP.

The 302 V8 with Mustang 5.0 goodies can do a lot better ETs and get reasonable MPG.

I think you could shoehorn any BB that fits in any Mustang, basically. Front suspension would need better springs and shocks.