Projects I Gotta '64 Fairlane Today!?!?!

So the other night, I was minding my own business when I get an email from Crease. From time to time he likes to torment me with ebay/craigslist listings. this one seemed like it was too interesting not to check out, so the following day we drove out to the outskirts of town and peeped at this thing. Dig it, don't dig it...whatever...it's Crease's fault anyways.

Here's the scoop.....

Solid, recently rebuilt 289 with a 4 speed toploader. New-ish tires. Fresh, lowbuck interior. Body needs some work, but it's not horrible...especially if I don't dig too deep. Looks pretty nice in either blinding sunlight or under dim streetlights. Drives straight, stops straight. Hauls ***.

Here's the "now" pics. I'll be making some noticable changes fairly soon.......

 

mmmm 4 speed, love that car!

 

Way cool ride. a rare combo!! Enjoy!!-Sololobo

 

I like them old small fords ! Congrats !

 

wow they did that motor up purty

 

Aside from the white letter tires )), i LOVE it!
What a clean looking car..
Really dig the small caps too.
Congrats!!

 

A friend of mine just scored this one a few weeks ago,,,289,4-speed car also,,,he just added the mags up front and ordered a bubble hood and a gl*** front bumper. HRP

 

I really like it.

 

Always glad to exploit your weaknesses! Your a pretty easy target. She's a cool little Fairlane, Dan!

 

Thanks for the compliments!

HotRodPrimer...that's damn near EXACTLY where I'm headed! (with some other fun stuff aded, as well ) I'm thinkin Cragr s/s's and black steel wheels, though.

 

This number showed up at the local Micky D's show last night,,fresh,nice and loud and for sale,,

BTW,,it's not the same car as in the other post,,he was there too. HRP

 

I used to have one the same year and color in 68 with a 406 3/2s and a 4 speed,
I wish I still had it

 

I'll bet you do!

HotRodPrimer...you guys are practically over-run with those! I don't recall having seen any 64's running around down here...but then, I don't get out much anymore, either.

 

Good job keeping a secret Dan!

 

Very cool.

It looks like it's in really good shape.

 

Sweet!!!!!! Personally, I'd put an FE in it, but I'm sure the 289 does enough.........

 

you poor tormented man! nice score!!

 

Very cool car! Flip those tires around and drive it. Maybe some Radirs on the front?

 

Loose the white letters & you have a winner there.

Great score Dan. I love it. Congratulations!!

JH

 

that thing is SANO' [tm]

 

Looks damn fine from here Dan, I bet it's a hoot to drive.

 

Good deal. We have two of those 64 hardtops out back plus two four doors for parts. I dont know if i will ever get around to doing anything with them. But i like looking at them. We used one for a drag car 20 years ago had a 289 four speed then later a 351 winsor with a FMX auto. OldWolf

 

those are really neat cars, my old shop teacher had one with a 260 in it,that sbf 4 speed ought to be fun!!!!!!

 

that is extra cool.

 

Thanks again for all of the feedback, everyone!

Alright, let's see what the general consensus is....S/S style street racer, or cruiser for this thing? I thought I had it all figured out, until a buddy sent me a photoshop that totally goes along with what my wife digs. Crease will have a stroke. I'll post the photoshop later, after I "o.k." it with the artist.

 

You said the 2 magic words.

"HAULS ***"

Nuff said.

Awesome score bro.

 

Thunderbolt

 

Nice score Dan!

 

Lowcab hooked me with some of his photoshop skills....Looks like a pissed of cruiser! I have some other ideas for heels, too. I think my brain is gonna explode.....

 

nice!