impcon Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I have a real 1:1 '59 Fairlane 2 door hardtop here that I have had longer than I have had my wife - and that's awhile. I can find models of the Galaxie with it's Thunderbird roof line but does anyone know of anyone who casts a '59 Fairlane body with it's unique wrap around rear window. I managed to score the Fairlane glass on Ebay awhile back - now I just need a body. I see promos of the Fairlane on Ebay from time to time but knowing what those old promos are like for warpage, I am scared stiff to buy one and besides, I'd hate to buy one just to cut the roof off. I know that someone makes a resin Custom 2 door sedan but it's not a Fairlane and it's not a hardtop. Maybe some resin caster should consider casting the Fairlane roof - yeah right. Heck, if I knew how to do it, I'd try to cast one myself. Now there'd be a huge seller - again I repeat - yeah right! Good one.. har har .. most guys don't even realize that there were two different rooflines on the 2 door hardtops in '59. The cheaper Edsel had the same roof and again, the kit that is available is the wrong year. *sighs* Why do things have to be so complicated? *sniffles and goes off to sulk and pout in the corner* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris V Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Modelhaus offers the 1959 Fairlane roof section as a separate item, along with a number of other parts for the original AMT kit/promos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Modelhaus offers the 1959 Fairlane roof section as a separate item, along with a number of other parts for the original AMT kit/promos Chris is right there Gary. Modelhaus is the ONLY guy I know of that even CASTS this kinda stuff. He has quite a few roof and windsheild sections for guys who are restorers. I think he's your ONLY game for that roof! Good luck with your build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I can also reccomend Don at Modelhaus. Short of going with an all new body, Don's roof sections are the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks guys! I must be having a senior's moment.. or day - or week... *sighs* I never thought to check The Modelhaus for those parts which is really scary 'cause I have a Galaxie HT that I want to redo and two convertibles. *sighs* They are a bit down on my list of priorities and I posted on impulse. That happens sometimes - having an impulse, that is. Thanks for the leads - I appreciate your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 This is what you get with the roof from the Modelahaus on a 59 Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 This is what you get with the roof from the Modelahaus on a 59 Ford. Uh.. OK.. except there is no image to look at. Are you doing a conversion on a Galaxie? I see that the Modelhause also has this : 1959 Ford Fairlane complete interior with tub, dash, and steering wheel and this: 1959 Ford Fairlane interior tub with seats molded in Now, the question is - what is the difference? Does the first one have seats too and are the side panels upholstery patterns correct for a Fairlane? The seats and interior side panels are totally different between a Fairlane and a Galaxie. See? Now here is where some pictures would come in handy... Does anyone have any knowledge on these parts or maybe some pictures???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risto Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Tom Coolidge has this little gem. http://images25.fotki.com/v901/photos/4/44285/5132687/DSCN7527-vi.jpg Excellent castings!!! Its not a Fairlane, but it's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 That's funny The photos are their when I look at it . And yes i put a resin roof on a 59 ford convert that had on windshield frame just to have something different Uh.. OK.. except there is no image to look at. Are you doing a conversion on a Galaxie? I see that the Modelhause also has this : 1959 Ford Fairlane complete interior with tub, dash, and steering wheel and this: 1959 Ford Fairlane interior tub with seats molded in Now, the question is - what is the difference? Does the first one have seats too and are the side panels upholstery patterns correct for a Fairlane? The seats and interior side panels are totally different between a Fairlane and a Galaxie. See? Now here is where some pictures would come in handy... Does anyone have any knowledge on these parts or maybe some pictures???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 That's funny The photos are their when I look at it . And yes i put a resin roof on a 59 ford convert that had on windshield frame just to have something different The pictures are showing now - they weren't when I made the pst about them. Thank you for posting them.. I have two convertibles that are awaiting their time on the bench - maybe I'll use ond of those. They are in decent condition - kind of hate to do that to one of them - or maybe I'll just look for one with a broken w/s frame like yours had. I see that the Modelhaus carries the Fairlane interior.. and I already have the glass.. so we're almost good to go. I like your build.. nice colour. Not sure what colours I'll go.. have to think on that one. Thanks again for the pictures - they are inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Tom Coolidge has this little gem. http://images25.fotki.com/v901/photos/4/44285/5132687/DSCN7527-vi.jpg Excellent castings!!! Its not a Fairlane, but it's nice. I do plan on getting one of those.. they looked good in powder blue and white.. the '59 Ford was definitely one of Fords nicer designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Thanks its the second one ive done a freind bouhgt the first and I liked it so much I had to do this one. Carl The pictures are showing now - they weren't when I made the pst about them. Thank you for posting them.. I have two convertibles that are awaiting their time on the bench - maybe I'll use ond of those. They are in decent condition - kind of hate to do that to one of them - or maybe I'll just look for one with a broken w/s frame like yours had. I see that the Modelhaus carries the Fairlane interior.. and I already have the glass.. so we're almost good to go. I like your build.. nice colour. Not sure what colours I'll go.. have to think on that one. Thanks again for the pictures - they are inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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