Fairlane Ranch Wagon from Ctonnecticut

I've been working on my 63 for a few months trying to undo a lot of donts from the PO, and making it my own. My first car was a 64 Fairlane Sport Coupe, so when I found this beauty, I had the best of both worlds.
302, C4, 3:50 rear
Glad to have joined.

 

welcome to the forum, used to live in CT; don't miss the land of the rich and those that serve them

 

can I use that one!? Looks purty. Got anymore pics? Maybe share some of the specific don’ts that you done un-did? Welcome to the forum

 

What’s wrong with rich people?! I’ve heard it said “you hang around 9 broke people, you gone be the 10th”

 

Working class people are known to tip the pizza delivery guy better than wealthy customers who tip at all

 

Welcome aboard. Looks like a very nice wagon.



Tell us more about it and yourself.

 

That V260 is the coolest emblem on that entire sleeper

 

Thanks for the warm welcome. Lived in Florida the past 5 years. Moved back here for family. Yes,it's expensive,but a beautiful little state. We will get the financials squared away in Hartford soon.
Anyway, this wagon came from that Illinois dealership that had the fire last year.
I bought out here from a friend that rebuilt the motor,trans,rear,all steering and suspension plus brakes and dual master. After all that, he dropped it off the Jack stands and crushed the front floors.
I started there and as you can see that portion is done except for headliner.
Fuel system lines, tank clean and more, nasty electrical repairs, the list goes on. Saftey first. Now, fitting Doug's tri y headers and 2 1/2 duals.

 

Looks like you have done some great work! The interior looks fantastic.

 

Agreed OrthmannJ it is really nice to look at. Great job on the floor.




Welcome to the group.


PS. interesting mirror hanger...lol.

 

I've got a couple of unpleasant neighbors and a landlord, if you need more decorations for your mirror

 

The 260 V8 is a great little motor. We have one in our 63 Ranchero. Do you plan any upgrades to it?

 

If he even still has it sitting around

 

Welcome billybones!

 

It came with a 30 over 68 302, Comp cam, which one is anyone's guess at this point. 670 Holley, Pertronix ignitor, Edelbrock Performer and now Doug's tri ys which needed some collector mods.