fairlane1320 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I've pushed everything else aside for my latest obsession, building this unique 1966 Fairlane AWB. It will be loosely based on the rather obscure Prestone Silencer car. A Hilborn injected Cammer will provide the power. An AMT Fairlane GT and a Kings Comet will donate to the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Nice work on moving the wheelwells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I'll certainly be following this build as it progresses; you're off to a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very interesting project. Great work on moving the wheelwells. I'll be watching for more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Well I wish I could take credit for the wheel openings, but this is a resin. This kit donated it's interior, chassis and a few odd n ends. Other than being too short in the front, the Comet chassis fit perfectly. I decided to cobble up a square chassis to replace the incorrect round tube one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Ron, I used to like those cars back in the day. Dyno Don and others.Good luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hi Ron, I used to like those cars back in the day. Dyno Don and others. Good luck with your project. Thx Michael! The brief AWB era produced some wild cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The rear frame rails were also tubular, and these were molded into the floor plan. So I ground then out and went about making a square tube rear frame to match the rest. I also lengthened the rear floor pan. The rear rails were a bit of a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The assembled frame......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The tiny trans tunnel needed to be opened up to accommodate the C-6 Trans. Another challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Since this is not a "gasser" that's all jacked up, the ride height will have to be adjusted. The Comet rear axle and springs had way too much arch, and the axle housing didn't really look like a 9-inch. So, I used the axle and springs from the doner Fairlane kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 I decided to use Thunderbolt traction bars, but they didn't fit. So I made a similar set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The front suspension is from the AMT '66 Fairlane, slightly modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The front support bars are next. The Comet kits bars didn't fit, so I had to make these up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 I made a jig to make the front upper support bar, it's similar to the 60s stock car. It also serves to support the body under the front fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The modified roll cage came from an AMT '69 Torino Cobra kit. Yes, it's right hand drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Nice work. Are you making it right hand drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Nice work. Are you making it right hand drive? Thx! Yes it will be RHD like the real car it's based one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 It's coming along, building a matching ramp truck too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A whole lot of very impressive work. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 A whole lot of very impressive work. Nice job!Thx Steve....I have a bunch of time into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Chassis is painted and assembly is ongoing. Injector stacks will require some notching the cowl panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Back on the bench after the long holiday break, making the injector tubes fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Coming along nicely Ron. You probably already know this ( I see you are planning on installing a C-6) but I asked about the correlation with tall injectors and auto trans and here are the responses I received. Edited November 30, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Very nice work on that AWB car Ron, excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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