Here's my 1980 Ford Fairmont wagon. The car has 66,000 kms (about 42,000 miles). I bought it from a 72 year old lady last year to build for the 2011 Power Tour. Might seem a little weird, but considering you can't go any further East in North America than I am, it's a little more of a feat from here. Plus it's the year I turn 40 so I figure I'd start my 'Manopause" with a bang....lol. The car will be powered by a 5.0, GT40P heads, TFS stage 1 cam, Explorer intake and all the regular bolt ons and running Megasquirt for engine management. It'll roll on Polished 17" Bullits with 2003 Cobra brakes on all 4 corners and all upgraded suspension. I'll track my progress as best I can, if you have questions, feel free to drop me a line.
After I brought it home, stole the Welds off my Mustang
Interior, the lady I bought it from had everything covered in blankets and seat covers that were installed when she brought it home new. Thank you lady...lol
All 200 inches of muscle and glory, 94HP had trouble pushing itself through the wind
swapped out the rear axles for 5 lug pieces to check clearance and wheel fitment
Empty engine bay, soon to be cleaned and painted
V8 K-member installed and primed for paint
The engine I will use except it will be EFI running Megasquirt
The engine bay degreased and pressure washed
Finally mocked up the front suspension pieces and 5 lug setup for a 95 Mustang and installed the front wheels
Out in the driveway for a final cleaning under the hood before primer and paint (next to it is the Mustang I stole the Welds from)
Taped and sprayed, didn't turn out too bad for spray cans
Mock up of the Cobra front brake setup I'll be using, the rest of the setup includes 95 Mustang spindles, 1988 V8 Mustang Struts and springs, steering rack, sway bar and all Energy Suspension bushings
15:1 V* Mustang rack installed with offset rack bushings
New 85 Lincoln Towncar master cylinder and FRPP M2450-A plug installed
The new brake setup with a wheel installed
Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll get the brake lines run and the adjustable proportioning valve installed and get a start on building the 8.8. Stay tuned...
