Good morning. I rarely have time to post on here, but wanted to introduce the newest arrival. New to me 1964 Fairlane. Pretty neat old wagon. 100% original, except the things to get it back on the road. Sat since 1976 in an Indiana garage until 5 years ago, the gentleman I bought it from saved it. New fuel pump, new water pump, some new brake components, fuel tank restoration, shocks, air shocks in rear. Everything works mechanically and electrically. A blast to drive. I drove it 60 miles home with no issues and it surprisingly drove very well. Very very minimal rust. Has a killer set of 60s magnesium ARTT 2s on it with brand new tires. Also have the stockers with the dog dishes. I'm not really sure what steps I will take from here.. but so far, I'm loving it. So far I've done the amber high beams, cleaned up the stock wheels, polished the lip of the wheels, and have started a plan to do a mild rake lowering job. I'm just a sucker for unmolested wagons and that's hard to find in my area. Let me know your thoughts.
Stock wheels!!! Those look neat but I like the original look especially if ya got em cleaned up real good. Paint looks cool like it is!. Buuuuuut what's the right side look like? What would you do to lower it?
Thanks. I'll probably change up it occasionally with the wheels once I get them cleaned and painted a little better.. and inspect the tires. Right side looks about the same.. maybe a little better.
Unmolested is fine, if the garaging had saved it from the paint problems on the front clip and kept dings out of the sides. Some people want 'patina' and pay big money for it, but I'm a stickler for a beauty. But as long as you don't turn it upside down for a different look, I think you'll do well with what you want to do.
Nice wagon! Interesting Fairlane wagon factoid: You know Ford always made 'Squire' wood-paneled versions of their wagons, right? Full-sized Country Squire, intermediate-sized Fairlane Squire, and compact-sized Falcon Squire.... Well, for model years 1964 and 1965, there was NO 'Fairlane Squire' - only the regular painted-side wagons.
By unmolested I meant some redneck hadn't slapped a gallon of bondo on it with a do it yourself spray bomb in the shed outback. Haha. I just think it's nice to start with a decent original wagon, with the freedom to go in which ever direction I decide- what you see is what you get, nothing hidden. They are only original once. Thanks Krash! I appreciate it. Yeah, a squire is on my bucket list for sure. That's my dream. I've had a 61 country sedan, 63 ranch wagon, and a 59 Edsel villager.. but always wanted a good original squire to start with. I hope that day will come, but until then I am digging this little Ranch wagon. I'm not sure what the plans are, but more to come for sure.
Such a sweet wagon! I think it's absolutely stunning! I just acquired a 1965 vista crusier, bone stock! I would argue the point of keeping something original till my face turned blue or red depending on how worked up I'd get... haha! You are totally correct in saying 'they are only original once!' Do with it as you please, you need to please only yourself. Longroofs Rule!
Thanks! I appreciate it. Yep. More pictures coming soon. I would love to see some pics of your Olds as well. I am in the works of coming up with some custom made lowering blocks for the rear. The axle perch has a hole and nub that is 1.25".. so no over the counter block will fit in that. I've never seen such a thing. Here is a preview... 3" blocks, 1/4" box tubing with capped ends. 1.25" nub on top and hole on bottom. Hopefully I measured right, I'll be trying them on in the next few days or so. I hope to have the front and rear lowered by the weekend.
