63 Fairlane facelift! Hood and tailgate teasers!

I bought this 63 Fairlane a couple of months ago, real nice driver. Has later 302 C4 with working A/C 2.75 rear end great cruiser. Had a slight fender bender before I got it so the front end is in primer. Car was repainted 2005 Mustang Green 5 or 6 years ago and needs a redo. Going to stay with the green and do some silver flake, scallops, lace, pearl, etc... Then it gets new chrome steelies and narrow white walls. Should look awesome when done. My buddy that painted my T-Bird a couple of years ago is going to start on it in a week or so Here are the before shots, stay tuned for updates. Probably get rid of the ice too!

BEFORE

 

Ice in Ok ? WTF ?

 

What? Paint won't stick to ice?

 

Looks like a cool project. Your changes sound real good. Good luck.

 

Sweet!! the Ice looks like dingleberries around the glass!!

 

Just ran across this pic.

 

Cant wait to see the final Product, Keep us posted.

 

Thanks guys, I can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

Andy,I don't know,,it looks like a COLD project to me! HRP

 

Got something weird going on around the rear wheel openings.... I suspect you'll find some major bondo....

 

Yep, we know there is several places that have extra bondo. Plus some places that need a little.

 

at first I thought the ice was from Sunday, but then I noticed the coupe was still in the garage.

hope the project goes as smooth as ice

 

Here is a pic of a friends 64

 

Thanks Bob, guess you made it back ok? I took those pics a week or so ago.

 

Oh yeah!! When it hits, all the locals start pretending their NASCAR Pros doing the Rt 169 500!

 

yes Tom, no problem getting home. -16 yesterday morning and snowing now. Quite the change from your country.

but at least the Packers won.

the coupe is all spiffed and looking sharp

 

It appears that Fairlanes only come in green! Glad I am keeping mine green, don't want to break the rules

 

Yeah something very weird with the wheel arch and i'm sure the rest of the body will have some surprises, how far are you planing to tear it down? i always tend to keep going until it a bare body shell. Then start from there if your going to do it do it right, even if it's a 4 dr Comet!

 

Yep both rear quarters have some bad previous work. Not taking it all apart. Working on it to make a real nice driver. I will post pics when done, it will be nice.

 

Its headed to the paint shop today!

 

Pics or it didn't happen!!


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Has anybody ever made a 2dr out of one of these. I know the earlier Comet Wagons came in 2dr's ??

 

Pics as requested, its gone!!

 

Me loves some wagons.

Looking forward to seeing some in-progress pics

 

Wheels and tires are ready, looking for some good quality spider caps that won't break the bank.

 

I've seen a couple 64 wagons done as two doors,a lot of work as you need two,two door front doors and move the pillars back,then fabricate quarters and glass and interior structure.Some people weld up the rear doors,but it looks funny because the front doors look too short!! It is possible,just a lot of work! ROY.

 

Heres a 63 someone has given up on for 900 bucks obo.
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4272012166.html

I would rather have the 4 door personally and I like the looks of the new shoes by the way.

 

Cool idea but we ain't going there! Only thing happening to the body is straightening.

 

Going to be a cool build. It can't be that cold in OK can it. Later.

 

This is gonna be bad ass