1967 Fairlane

After a lot of thinking and studying the NHRA classification guide I have decided to build a 302 from a 1968 Cougar and race it in GT/LA. It is rated at 230 hp and I can run aftermarket aluminum heads along with the same Quick Fuel carb that is the legal replacement for a 390 or 428CJ. This will be new for me because I only have experience with the FE motors. I believe it will be a lot cheaper to build than an FE and very competitive.
 
Raymond_B;n70513 said:
With the small block will you be able to run the car pretty light?
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You would think so but according to the rules in SS/GT you have to start with the heaviest V8 shipping weight in a 1967 Fairlane with a 427 weight of 3337 divided by 230 HP. So the natural class it fits is GT/MA you can move up or down one class by adding or subtracting 250 lbs. To race in GT/LA it must weigh 3105 plus 170 for the driver for a total of 3275. In GT/MA it would have to weigh 3390 with driver.
 
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We have been very busy in the shop and I have not had a lot of time to work on this project.

We installed a TCI shifter with a custom mount made by my son Brian and Lokar power cut off attached to the Flaming River unit in the trunk.

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At this time I have decided to put together a 428 from a lot of the left over parts I have and race the Fairlane in Nostalgia Super Stock at NMCA events. I can always build an NHRA legal SS engine at a later date.

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A friend of mine gave me the 9" rear and I think it came out of a Bronco. It is very hard to get the slicks to clear the 2" studs so to make it easier to install we are going to narrow the rear 1.25". That will center the 10.5" slick when I get a new set in the center of the wheel well.

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The Wilwood brakes I have are for the late big Ford housing so we will install a set of Strange housing ends.

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The battery cable runs along the frame rail. There is more clearance than the photo shows.

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After measuring the rear that was in the Fairlane I found out the pinnon was not in the center. I had a rear out of a 1963 Galaxie that we started to narrow years ago but for some reason never finished. I measured it and once Brian welds the Strange late Ford housing ends it will be perfect for the Fairlane.

I ordered a back brace and heavy duty spring perches from Jeg's and Brian started fitting and welding today.

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Next week Brian will finish welding.
 
I'm new here but have been following all of your builds for quite some time before I joined up. I love this car .....the work you guy's do is incredible !! I am a drag racer myself so I really love this build.
 
Ready for epoxy

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Two coats of SPI black epoxy. I'm going to wait about an hour and turn it over again and spray a third coat.

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I sold the Fairlane to a friend of mine and he will be picking it up Saturday. It won't be far away and is getting a Blair Patrick 520" engine and C6. It will be a street legal race car.

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520" Blair Patrick engine going in Fairlane.

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Test fit the old original 390 out of my Mustang into the Fairlane, The oil pan was a slight issue but the pan on the BP427 has a little more clearance in that area. Not use to having a car this nice ! it makes it harder to work on ! And I rolled out the tires I have for the Fairlane.

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Project for next year

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