Artsy Fartsy

Well...I like a lot more than that. Will they take a BB? Thanks a lot Norm. Much appreciated. I DID notice that the Zepher I posted has a flat hood. So ALL the Fairmonts have the raised center? I like that. The Zepher is well loaded for a small wagon...I presume the Fairmonts can come that way to?

 

Car audio upgrade, maybe my own dash layout and house renos this year.

This motor is hiding some power. Andy noticed it right away, and I've seen it too. Not a screamer, but it holds its own. The Ford dealership did the rebuild and they did real good.

 

I have another 302 HO that sounds like it would work real nice in there.

 

Yep!

You might go here for some additional info of Fox-bodied mods:

http://stuartscustoms.freeyellow.com/Fairmont.html

http://stuartscustoms.freeyellow.com/weblinks.html

And here's a Forum with all kinds of info and a huge membership:
http://www.foureyedpride.com/joom/index.php

And the forums:
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/index.php

Especially this section (Other Early Foxes) and Other Early Fox Discussions):
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43

 

Don't forget the mustang site

 

The problem with Mustang sites is that very few consider the Fox cars except for parts buckets.

You can take a 1979 to 1986 Mustang new aftermarket floorpan, add 4 inches and replace the Fairmont/Zephyr floor on all models. They don't like to share info. And, in a lot of issues, they don't know the F/Z cars enough to be helpful.

 

Well...I knew I was asking the right guy! How about loaded up....any come with split or buckets? Any common, bad rust areas to look for?

OH...and what tranny is in those wagons? Will they take a 302 HO built? Or do I have to mess with a 9 inch and a C6?

 

Norman that is true but nothing wrong going there to get info and come here to double check it.

 

I think the Mercury Marquis and Cougars came with all the normal toys.



I grabbed the pics of the interior when that same car (1983 Merc Marquis) was up for sale:


My new 1981 Futura wagon had PW, AM/FM Cassette with the Amplifier, AC, Tilt, roofrack, PL and nice fabric bench seat with armrest and cupholder.

 

Ahhhhhh....THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!
Is the car you SHOW the one that was for sale?? That's a hell of a car. How much does that weigh, I wonder? I want that car!

 

Probably just over 3,300 lbs. Actually, I think its an '83. It was super low miles and was being sold by a dealer for a good customer. Stefan might recall. They are really classy. The Mercury versions (Zephyr, Villager, Cougar and Marquis) got more undercoating and soundproofing.

 

there is one like it but it's a LTD II near me for 895

 

So...it's a Mercury Marquis...small like the Fairmont. Not the Grand Marquis. Let me get this straight so I know what to look for....
Loaded, higher end Fairmonts....
Mercury Marquis and Mercury Cougar? (like I'm gonna find a Cougar loaded wagon!)

 

Is it like the Marquis, SS?
I don't know Fords all that well.

 

SF you can find them I will help like some other members here I am sure.