1966 Fairlane 500XL K-code

[Fat Brian]

I slapped this together from leftover parts from an upcoming 67 Shelby GT500 build. Its built in "day 2" style, maybe somebody pulled some strings or was buddies with the local Ford dealer and got a 65 K-code engine installed in an early production 66 Fairlane. I filled the GT hood vents and added wheel lip moldings and ones behind the rear wheels to complete the 500XL trim. I also added a wood rim steering wheel. The 67 Shelby donated its 289 and Magstar wheels. I also raised the upper edge of the roof to look more correct. I cut 2.5mm out of the front edge of the roof the added a 1mm strip back and shaped it into the top window trim. It looks better but the windshield is pretty distorted in that area.

[STU111]

I always liked the look of these Fairlanes. Nice job on this one. 👍🏻 Top stuff.

[espo]

Converting the body trim to the more often found 500 XL trim level looks great. The paint color and finish are beautifully done. This would have been a fun driver with the high strung 271 hp 289 cu in and a 4-speed. Nice looking interior detailing.  

[ford fan]

I like these Fairlanes & this model is very interesting. The roof is clearly wrong on the Amt body but you managed to correct that successfully.

[stavanzer]

I like the look of the Fairlane, and this one is special!

Perfect Paint and Finish.

 

Good Show.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nice looking Fairlane!

[Kah puts]

Primo build 👍

[DJMar]

I love the look of the '66-'67 Fairlanes. This one is a beauty, really clean build & great concept.

Nice work on the roof, that's one of the big bugaboos of the AMT kit. It really makes a difference.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Very nice-looking build. Nice getting after the details.

[charger74]

• Very well done 

[beeRS]

That is stunning!  At first glance, I thought I was looking at a sepia tone photo of a 1:1 car. 
Good work with the windshield. 

[PappyD340]

Super nice Fairlane, well done!