1965 Ford Fairlane (Weallgo)

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  1. Dogfather

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    We just got this Wagon in at the Shop and was Planning on How we would Build it to sell and Make Money at the Shop.
    I made the Comment that I would be more than Happy to Drive it around as We fix it if I can afford the Fuel to put in it.

    And next thing I know The Boss (Tonna Carlo) Gave Me the Waggon..
    Cool! So Now I have a Weallgo!

    Here is some Pics of it right this Minute, as We Start working on it I will post more Pics.

    The Wife and I are trying to figure out What Color to go with for the Interior and Paint. right now it will just get cleaned up and have the seats done.

    It is a runner Driver, have a control arm suport to fix first then we will see what kind of Gas Millage it gets.

    One thing you know ((( 2 Down & 4 Up ))) So you know I'm Slamin it

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    Well During Work Yesterday I did some research and it's a Great Runner, Just Have to fix a rusted front cross member. that supports the Lower control arm Support Rod.

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    So I finnally Got My Weallgo in My Garage today, Did some cleaning, investigation of what needs to be done. Looks like the valve covers don't leak the top of the tranny is dry. Will need to change the oil pan Gasket it's leaking.
    Raidiator looks like it's full of Stop leak so Will have to see about having it replaced.

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    Well Welded up My Control arm Bracket today We wound up making as new one
    Oh and thanks to Justin I can Buy a New Frame Section


    so the Next $300 Bucks is to buy replacement Frame sections and bottom Core Support.
    Now to get my seat back in it

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    Well just to Bring you up todate I have been working on Rust issues under the battery Box. and have not been driving it yet because of this.



    Well I was finnaly able to get the Garage Cleaned out enough to get her inside.





    So after allot of research I found the Replacement Part.
    Thank goodness The Fairlane guys race this year Fairlane.
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    Well they are $150 bucks a side. Needless to say I have not bought that Part yet but ......Soooooonnnnn.......

    So we took some 1/4" Plate and made a makeshift bracket and welded it to the Frame to hold for now... it will all be cut back off when the new Frame section arrives...


    But needless to say It's Out of the Garage Now... Just waiting on My Seat. The Wife still has to go back to the shop and finish it.

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    Well Guys I'm gonna Build a thread one of these days

    But Lets give an update, So like I said once before I am getting about 20 MPG and Lovin it. Worked on the Choke a bit it was set way too tight, Found a wire Diagram on the Net so I'm re wiring my wipers maybe they will park on the bottom instead of straight up.

    Pulled the Front springs today getting ready for the Lowered ones...

    and thought about posting up so ya'll can see the Progress.

    Oh Rattle caned it Satin Black for now
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    Still need to do some body work


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    Those are some heck a tall springs for a car

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    I love that. Now Mind you my Rear is still at stock height





    Nope it's not touching.... Looks like it might be thow.

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    So there it is up to date, I will post more as we get it done. we have decided on Color we are going with Tiel Green and Metalic Purple
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  2. dotcentral

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    I never cared much for the looks of 65 fairlanes until I saw your wagon. I think your wagon with that sort of "Cadillac-looking" tail fin thing happening at the rear helps the looks a lot.
     
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    Thanks Brotha I agree when I first seen it I'm Like Oh yeah it's a station Wagon....

    Then the more I stared at it the more the impression was seered in My Brain.

    and Once it was give to me as a Christmas Present... that sealed the deal this was going to turn into My Family machine.
     
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    Dog- That is one Bad Ford! You know what I love more than Ford wagons? Slammed Ford wagons:thumbs2:
     
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    Thanks Dude It's going allot further... the little 289 is doing me proud pulling 20mpg city.. My Buddy at 86ed Customs is Hooking me up with wholesale cost on Bagging it... I'll post up the progress...(y)
     
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    I think we're going to like this one!
     
  7. Dogfather

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    I'm So Pissed.....
    I finally found the Vin number stamped into the inner fender and verrified it's the same as the title...

    So I decoded my Vin.. and I'm Pissed I thought I had a Base Model (Non-500) Fairlane..... Just to find out it's a Ranch Wagon :slap:

    1965 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
    5
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    1965

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    Kansas City, KS

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    Fairlane 4-Door Ranch Wagon

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    8 Cyl. 289 CID
    Horsepower: 200
    Carbs: 1-2BBL
    Compression: 9.3:1


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    Why is that a bad thing?
     
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    Ok Dog I guess if you do not want it, I will take it!:rofl2:
     
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    Awww it's not a Bad thing I just thought it was different... It still is Because I can't find that many still around... I don't Love it anyless
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    So yet another update. While I wait for the 1st for payday I spent several hours Yesterday polishing things, Hubs, rings, horn and beauty.. and Bumper... Need to find something that works well on Aluminum..

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    Looking good Dog..............:clap:
     
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    so Dog....you gonna bag it or what?

    ridin on the snubbers is fun for a few days;)
     
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    Oh Yes It's getting air for sure... I just have to finish the lowering kit then start ordering the Baggs and things.
     
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    Well Folks I have had things going on and have had to let My 65 sit for a while

    Well I got 4 new tires and cut the front springs to lower it... Yeah gonna have to do that again, wasn't enough in my Book.

    I havn't even installed the lowering blocks in the rear yet so I need to get lower in the front

    Us Poor Peoples Can't afford much

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