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Location: Corona Del Mar, CA
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1964 Ford Fairlane
Bought: Jan, 0001
Sold: Jan, 0001
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I am currently in the process of converting a 64 Fairlane wagon into a 2 door like Ford should have done back in 1964. The yellow wagon pictured below was in a Popular Hot Rodding Magazine in the early 90's and I have been thinking building one every since then. I am glad to see so many great wagons on this website. There is some really great work is going on! I am going the Pro Touring route on this build so I can drive long distances. I already have a 2 door sedan pro street car that is completed (well, they are never done). The wagon will be powered by a Ford Racing 351 Windsor crate motor with 385 hp and a modified AOD trans. The rear is a Track 9 with Versailles disk brakes. A Rod & Custom Mustang II front suspension with coil overs (or maybe varishock)is on the way. This wagon will have a Sport Coupe theme. I will be using a 65 Sport Coupe automatic console with the factory floor shifter. Thanks do David Perry for helping me find a nice rust free tailgate as well as a pair of NOS lights with back up lights. Thanks to Jason Fields as well for his early advice and willingness to assist.
Does anybody know where to get new rubber for the large rear glass? I understand that many manufacturers in the 60's used the same rubber so I am willing to improvise. I would also like to buy a set of 64 Sport Coupe bucket seats. I will be using sport Coupe door panels as well.
Randy "Lil Newt" Warriner of Lake Elsinore, CA is performing the surgery on the wagon. He performed a bunch of the metal work on my Pro Street Fairlane and can do wonderful things to metal. He has already replaced the floors and has both Sedan doors installed. He is now working on the rear tubs which you can see below. This car appeared in Poplular Hot Rodding in the early to mid 90's. Has anyone seen it in person and know the owner?
The wagon body is braced before the post is cut out Floor rust cut out Passenger side with post removed New Passenger side floor pan installed (from Crites Restorations) After the spot welds are removed the post can be moved back the same distance as a two door sedan and the sedan doors can be fitted. Here is what it looks like with the 2 door sedan door installed. Newt removed the factory wheelhouse before we will cut down and weld in the rear door. We will remove the small vent window that was in the rear door for a clean look. I also plan to remove the vent window in the front door install power windows Drivers Side door installed We decided to remove the entire factory wheelhouse to make room for much larger tires. I plan to run a tire with at least 11.5 inch tread width (12 to 12.5 section width on a 17 inch wheel about 10 inches wide. This shows almost 13 inches of width for the new wheelhouse. A narrowed Trak 9 Ford rear end with 3.5 gears will replace the Ford Station wagon 8 inch rear. We had to cut out this section of the original wheel house because it curves inward too much and would hit the top of the taller and wider rear tires. Newt making a rolled edge on the rear wheel tub. These look good enough to paint and leave exposed but they will probably be covered with fabric. Newt hammering the edge with a dolly to make a nice rounded edge Passenger Side Wheel tub partially installed. Completed tub prior to installation Completed tub after installation The rear door welded to the door post to form a 2 door
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Posted by: 86tbirdelan
09/16/2007 06:30PM
amazing fabrication work, great job. the fairlane is gunna look so awesome with the 2 door job. 5 stars
Posted by: WendyH
07/25/2006 10:48PM
Hi Karl, This must sound very strange, but I'm co-ordinating the second series of a show called 'Wrecks to Riches' which appears on the TLC network in the States. It's set in Barry White's Speed Shop in Corona and essentially we follow Barry and his team as they restore/modify old muscle cars. The show is produced by a company called Beyond Productions, based in Sydney, Australia (they are who I work for). We also produce Myth Busters and a couple of other things you may have heard of. Barry will be dong up a 64 Fairlane for the third eisode and we are looking for one to film as part of the show; basically to give the audience a feel for what the car Barry is working on would have originally looked like. I noticed your other beautiful Fairlane on this site and I was wondering if you'd be interested in participating in the show? This is a completely legitimate request, and feel free to have a look at the official Beyond website - www.beyond.com.au - you can find the first series of 'Wrecks to Riches' listed in the TV Catalogue section, under Magazine & Lifestyle. If you are at all interested in showing off the car on tv, please contact me on wendy_hanna@beyond.com.au. Hope the wagon is going well! Many thanks, Wendy Hanna
Posted by: mdnangl
05/06/2006 07:36AM
Hi Karl. Looks like she's coming alone nicely. I wish I had more time to spend on my wagon. Would you mind posting some pic's on the forum for the other members. Thanks Charlie
Posted by: fairlaneSC
05/04/2006 06:56AM
Karl, the car is looking great. You are taking some great pictures! I'll keep checking back to see your progress. Only 2 months to go for the 2006 Fairlane Nationals in Reno!! See ya there! Jason
Posted by: Bluliner_27
05/01/2006 05:17PM
Man I'd love to have that engine and AOD in my Fairlane...I'll just dream on...good luck with your build, if it turns out like you got it planned it'll be great. You are in luck too 'cos some of the nicest wagons (as well as some of the best Fairlanes period) are in the Fairlane group on the Domain. I drool over some of those rides...well good luck and check out my '63 when you got a chance...see ya.
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