Cyclone/Fairlane
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Topic: Cyclone/Fairlane
Posted By: foote500
Subject: Cyclone/Fairlane
Date Posted: 11-March-2014 at 2:35PM
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A question: When I am looking for hard to find parts for the 66 Cyclone, how many parts interchange-such as torque boxes, frame rails, and quarter panels? Do Mustang front frame rails match up. Looks like I am screwed on this car unless I can fix it well and sell.... When I mention the Fairlane, I mean, when I look through the Dearborn/Eklers catalog when they mention what I think as "generic" parts like floor pans, torque boxes, etc... do they work on both cars? ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
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Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 11-March-2014 at 2:38PM
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PM me and I can give you the number of a guy who knows these cars well. ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: Grantorinosport351
Date Posted: 11-March-2014 at 5:13PM
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Dude, what parts do u need? There is a local yard down here who has a car that looks like your merc. ------------- ~Bryan 72 gts h-code (formal roof) 67falcon 04 f250 ''the great white'' |
Posted By: whifty
Date Posted: 12-March-2014 at 5:40AM
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All mechanical, suspension, windows & trim, doors, seats(different pattern) & console parts are the same. Body parts are different. Front bumper is the same but I think the rear is a little different. Floor pans & torque boxes are the same. You might be able to use 67-70 Mustang frame rails, they are pretty close fit. ------------- 1931 Model A 1937 Tudor Slantback 1966 427 Fairlane 1972 429 Gran Torino Sport 1992 5.0 Mustang 2003 Mustang Mach I 2005 F-150 ASE Certified Master Technician |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 12-March-2014 at 7:52AM
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comet and fairlane same sheetmetal except for the "skins". ------------- Mike |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 13-March-2014 at 6:24AM
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That is good news! ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 19-March-2014 at 4:31AM
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Well, it did not sell, so I am "all in" going forward. Just placed an order for two quarters and two torque boxes. Front seats are next on the purchase list. I have a local guys I know who has a 66 dated 390 block. He looked at the Cyclone and said the toploader was from a later Fairlane most likely, says I need one that is not so long, because the shifter is too far back, I do not even know what or where to look for as far as that goes. If that makes sense to anyone let me know or explain it in layman's terms to me. ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: whifty
Date Posted: 19-March-2014 at 8:52AM
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That stuff is all easy to find and I have a bunch of parts you might need....the tail shaft is not a big deal, I have a 429 trans in my Fairlane and the shifter fits in the same spot, or you can get a new output shaft and tail housing.. if it's a Galaxie trans the shifter won't match up.....make a list. ------------- 1931 Model A 1937 Tudor Slantback 1966 427 Fairlane 1972 429 Gran Torino Sport 1992 5.0 Mustang 2003 Mustang Mach I 2005 F-150 ASE Certified Master Technician |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 19-March-2014 at 12:49PM
I think I meant to say Galaxie, not Fairlane. ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
whifty wrote:Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 25-March-2014 at 4:34AM
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Quarter panels came today. http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5576_zps916a1836.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 25-March-2014 at 5:03AM
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Also thinking of getting rid of the regular front suspension and going with a rack and pinion. ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 26-March-2014 at 12:29PM
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I don't know what my deal is, but I have fantasies about resurrecting this car. I have to go back and take a closer look at what the underside looks like after sitting for so long. I think about the parts that could be harvested and sold, but then I start to think about the fact that there just aren't many like this still around. Would be easy to convert to a four speed floor shift. http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013003_zpscb9d503c.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013007_zps33870055.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013010_zpsb896848b.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013004_zps5b72ae6d.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013005_zps06b0e32d.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  And then there is this: http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013014_zps7a0b63eb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2013013_zps1fbf23fb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 26-March-2014 at 12:50PM
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The fastback mustang in the last pic. Is that an old race car? ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 26-March-2014 at 1:44PM
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I think it was a smash up derby car. Pretty much bare. ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 26-March-2014 at 5:41PM
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I like that Jeep pu in the back ground. ------------- Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN'' |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 27-March-2014 at 1:02AM
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That's a cool looking yard. Would love to walk around that place.
'65 Fairlane's are pretty hard to find. That was a one-year body style. Plus it's a Sports Coupe. Would be neat to see it saved. Any chance it's a K code? ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 27-March-2014 at 2:36AM
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I really love the black '65 Galaxie. Sure wish ours was a '65 instead of a '67. Just cannot get the '67 to grow on me, although I have tried. The '65 has ALWAYS been my favorite full-sized Ford. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 28-March-2014 at 12:03AM
I'll take it.  ------------- Jeff 71 Torino Brougham 72 Gran Torino Squire |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 28-March-2014 at 1:32AM
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Funny you said that. I had mentioned selling the '67 to C last night and her response was a really awful look. I guess we owe it to the previous owner (and friend) who is now deceased to finish the car. It is just such a LARGE car. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 28-March-2014 at 10:43AM
It is an AWESOME car! 67 fullsizes are great! 65 and 66 are too, but 67 ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 28-March-2014 at 1:36PM
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i prefer the 66 over a 65 galaxie, not so "edgy" at the corners ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 28-March-2014 at 4:06PM
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Can you get me some pics of the mustang? Are there any other old race carsin there? Thanks. ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: Grantorinosport351
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 4:32AM
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Yeah, I didn't like the tail light change on the 67, 66 is my favorite. ------------- ~Bryan 72 gts h-code (formal roof) 67falcon 04 f250 ''the great white'' |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 7:13AM
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I will post the pics tonight when I get home, I think I have one more shot of the Mustang. ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 9:48AM
http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011007.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 10:24AM
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Willis wagon in the background. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 2:06PM
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Thanks for the pic. I wonder what they want for it. ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 2:28PM
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I do not think this guy is doing very much with the old stuff, I think he is concentrating on late model stuff, the old stuff is for pickers. I intend on spending some of my summer picking the crap out of this place, starting with the Ranchero. I see, looking though some old photos that there are a ton of great grills, trim and misc. parts that could be useful to some other people. Some just because I want them for myself, or for my mantle at home. Here are some more pics... http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011022.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011019-1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011016-1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011011-1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011029.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011010-1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011010.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 2:30PM
http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/Junkyard2011009.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 2:35PM
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I LOVE that white Mopar. What an awesome look. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 2:38PM
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And God knows what he as squirreled away in his storage huts... What is that model mopar anyway? ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 2:55PM
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1961 Chrysler Windsor or Newport. Bada$$ Boulevard Bruiser. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 29-March-2014 at 3:51PM
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Find out what I can get the Mustang for please. It looks to have a good cage in it. ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 09-April-2014 at 9:55AM
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Sorry guys, not a K code... http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5588_zps8651ff75.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: kychevyguy
Date Posted: 09-April-2014 at 11:03AM
| Nice yard to pick thru. |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 09-April-2014 at 1:30PM
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I went there today-he wants to hold on to all the good stuff. Someone got there before me and grabbed the front clip off that Ranchero, not much left but the glass and the dash and the wiper motor. I wanted the hood ornament off the Vicky and the Chevy-but he wants them to stay with the car. He wants 1200 for the 53 chevy. http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5590_zps1bede9e7.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5589_zps2f2b2597.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5591_zpsb65ee2a0.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 09-April-2014 at 4:16PM
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What about the racecar? ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 09-April-2014 at 4:55PM
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you don't see very many '53's lots of '54 chevys! whats up with the keystones? they have nissan 280zx caps on there??? alex, did you know that "racecar" spelled backwards is still racecar?  ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: antlerfiend
Date Posted: 10-April-2014 at 4:59AM
Sweet, Johnny! I really had not noticed that. ------------- Alex 72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 19-April-2014 at 7:24AM
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Big score for the Cyclone! http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5657_zps805ca5ef.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5656_zpsfd41b489.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 19-April-2014 at 2:16PM
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Wow, those are really rare. Is all the trim on them? ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 19-April-2014 at 3:33PM
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YES! ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 20-April-2014 at 3:10AM
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------------- Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN'' |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 05-May-2014 at 9:29AM
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After having been criticized on Ebay for having the wrong grill on my Cyclone, I now have the proper grill, it is the one on the right. http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/foote500/media/DSCF5733_zps04810efa.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 05-May-2014 at 9:52AM
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I know someone that might be interested in your old grill. Would you be willing to sell it? ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 05-May-2014 at 10:00AM
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Yes, it is an extra. ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: foote500
Date Posted: 07-May-2014 at 1:53PM
By that I mean the extra one can be sold... ------------- Marc German Shepherd Rescue 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 390 |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 07-May-2014 at 2:22PM
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I will let him know. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |