VW93 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) I came down with a severe head cold today and couldn't concentrate on my '40 Ford sedan build. I decided to go through some boxes of model parts that I've accumulated over the years. The '63 Fairlane was given to me about 25 years ago and the '65 I found at the Charlotte Auto Fair last year for $4.00. I checked the Modelhaus site & found I could get some of the parts needed for both cars. I'm going to use the '65 Fairlane Modified stocker that is missing the body as a donor for the '65, and kitbash the '63. The '63 is just a body and chassis, the '65 is missing F&R bumpers/grille, hood, firewall, radiator support and rims/tires. I found it interesting that the '63 has better underhood detail then the '65. The '65 will be built as a teenagers first car in the late '60's with either mags or chrome reversed rims. Most likely will stay with a 289 with a few speed parts on it. I'm not sure what direction the '63 will take, depends on what I can find for a replacement interior ,glass and engine for it. I'll work on getting the '65 apart this week & get them both in the "pond" and see what happens. The A pillar is cracked & the emblems & trim were sanded off here. Chassis has all the promo engraving touting the features of the '63 Fairlane. Looks like the trim is all there & nothing is broken on the '65. Afer it's stripped I'll have a better idea of what I'm up against. Edited March 31, 2014 by VW93
dragzz Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 i know what u mean frank i just getting over my bad flu . both of the models look cool
charlie8575 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Two very unusual subjects. Great to see something different. Charlie Larkin
ChrisBcritter Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I'm not sure what direction the '63 will take, depends on what I can find for a replacement interior, glass and engine for it. Here's glass from an AMT '64 Fairlane; should be the same (not mine): http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-1-25-64-FAIR-LANE-GLASS-USED-CIRCA-1964-/400686705915?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5d4ac9ecfb
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Here's glass from an AMT '64 Fairlane; should be the same (not mine):http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-1-25-64-FAIR-LANE-GLASS-USED-CIRCA-1964-/400686705915?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5d4ac9ecfbThanks for the link to the glass Chris.I have a friend that is restoring an original AMT '64 Fairlane. I'll check his glass for fit in my '63this week when I see him.
John Goschke Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Interesting project! I would highly recommend using the entire roof and glass from another '65 Mod. Stocker kit, if you can find one, on your '63. The real '63-'65 Fairlane two-door hardtops used the same roof stamping and while AMT did a good job getting the roof correct on the '64 and '65 kits, the '63 is very inaccurate as you'll see if you compare that roof to your '65. Edited March 31, 2014 by John Goschke
rickcaps55 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Hi I have restored both of them a couple of years ago. You can get every thing you need to bring them back to Org using parts from modelhause them have all the chrome and all the insides and the glass it's all AMT repops. They are to of the best Fairlane's it's worth getting the right parts. I have seen complete kits out there going for any were from $125.00 to as much as $350.00. I have one of each in an untouched kit that I got lucky on abut 12 years ago at a side walk sale in a small town when I was on a vacation I payed $10.00 each all I do is look at them I still can't bring my self to building them.
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Interesting project! I would highly recommend using the entire roof and glass from another '65 Mod. Stocker kit, if you can find one, on your '63. The real '63-'65 Fairlane two-door hardtops used the same roof stamping and while AMT did a good job getting the roof correct on the '64 and '65 kits, the '63 is very inaccurate as you'll see if you compare that roof to your '65.John, a roof graft at this point of my building skills (or lack of) would be a monumental task for me.I'm thrilled when I get visible parts glued without it looking like a glue bomb assembly!!!It will take awhile to get the parts needed for the '63, when my skills improve I may attempt it.
JTalmage Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) holy smokes!!! Very cool!! I'm stockpiling parts to make an accurate replica of my dad's 1:1 '65 Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe! w/ the K-code 289 HiPo! Does that '65 have the original AMT interior tub??? I would DIE for a resin copy of that... I'm serious I need one BADLY. Edited March 31, 2014 by JTalmage
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Hi I have restored both of them a couple of years ago. You can get every thing you need to bring them back to Org using parts from modelhause them have all the chrome and all the insides and the glass it's all AMT repops. They are to of the best Fairlane's it's worth getting the right parts. I have seen complete kits out there going for any were from $125.00 to as much as $350.00. I have one of each in an untouched kit that I got lucky on abut 12 years ago at a side walk sale in a small town when I was on a vacation I payed $10.00 each all I do is look at them I still can't bring my self to building them. Rick,I've checked out the Modelhaus site and still need to make an inventory of what I'll need from them. I have a small bag of vintage bumpers that were given to me 25 years ago. I lucked out as there were a near mint F&R bumper set in the bag for the '65. I also found a useable '63 front bumper. These are going to be long term projects but the '65 will be the easist & cheapest one to do by using the Moified Stocker donor parts.
Ron Hamilton Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Frank, Check with Motor City Resin Casters for the interior for your fairlane. I was able to get a set of bucket seats from them for my restoration project. Jeff is a great guy to do business with. Good luck on your Fairlanes. I have some of them to do myself.
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 holy smokes!!! Very cool!! I'm stockpiling parts to make an accurate replica of my dad's 1:1 '65 Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe! w/ the K-code 289 HiPo! Does that '65 have the original AMT interior tub??? I would DIE for a resin copy of that... I'm serious I need one BADLY.Jesse, yes the tub is an original and not in bad shape.I just got it apart awhile ago. I'll be posting a progress report with pics.There is a K Code Sports Coupe in the Mooresville, NC area. I may get a chance to see it at the All Ford car show at Mooresville Ford in May. I'm hoping it's there so I can get some good reference pics of it.
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Frank, Check with Motor City Resin Casters for the interior for your fairlane. I was able to get a set of bucket seats from them for my restoration project. Jeff is a great guy to do business with. Good luck on your Fairlanes. I have some of them to do myself.Ron, yes Jeff is great to deal with. I bought some resin T Jet bodies from him several years ago at the NNL East. I also did some mail orders with him, fast delivery & reliable.I'll try him as the Modelhaus doesn't appear to have it.
JTalmage Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Jesse, yes the tub is an original and not in bad shape.I just got it apart awhile ago. I'll be posting a progress report with pics. There is a K Code Sports Coupe in the Mooresville, NC area. I may get a chance to see it at the All Ford car show at Mooresville Ford in May. I'm hoping it's there so I can get some good reference pics of it. If you need more pics let me know. It's sitting out in the garage Any chance you do any resin casting? I really need a copy of that interior tub! I ordered my bucket seat/console from Modelhaus, and it looks pretty good! Ordered my Dash, seats/console, hood ornament, hubcaps, front/rear chrome bumpers, taillights and bezels, and I think thats it lol... got them just last week actually. nice stuff. I'll post a pic if you would like to see them. I plan to graft the underhood section of a '64 fairlane under the resin body of the '65 I picked up from A/FX years ago... And also use the shifter, and engine/trans from the Hertz '66 GT350H model for a more accurate engine. I'm pretty excited. Edited March 31, 2014 by JTalmage
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Still feeling the effects of this head cold so my '40 Ford is on hold for another day. I took the '65 Fairlane apart earlier. It actually almost come apart on its own. I pried the chassis from the rear mounting posts, removed the chassis and the interior dropped down on its own. Glass popped out next with slight pressure on the front and rear glass. The glass has some light scratches, I'll try to salvage it. I figured I might as well press my luck & try to get the seats and dash out. Rocked the seat assembly lightly & it came loose. Wiggled the dash & pulled it right out. The backing plates were pulled off the rusty axles after a bit of twisting & the engine fell out. I couldn't see where it may have been glued to the chassis. Next was tearing the engine down. The valve covers, carb and exhaust manifolds were off with minimal prying. The timing chain cover & belt come off with a little pressure from the X-Acto. The tail light bezels fought me until I cut the tips off the back of them. I scraped off whatever glue I could see from the back & then had to use some force to push them out. Only casualty was a small hole in the recess where the L/S bezel sits. Lucky that it won't be visible once the bezel is glued back in. Washed everyhing with Dawn detergent in some warm water, going in the "pond" tomorrow. Edited April 2, 2014 by VW93
VW93 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 If you need more pics let me know. It's sitting out in the garage Any chance you do any resin casting? I really need a copy of that interior tub! I ordered my bucket seat/console from Modelhaus, and it looks pretty good! Ordered my Dash, seats/console, hood ornament, hubcaps, front/rear chrome bumpers, taillights and bezels, and I think thats it lol... got them just last week actually. nice stuff. I'll post a pic if you would like to see them. I plan to graft the underhood section of a '64 fairlane under the resin body of the '65 I picked up from A/FX years ago... And also use the shifter, and engine/trans from the Hertz '66 GT350H model for a more accurate engine. I'm pretty excited. Jesse Thanks for the offer on the pics. I'll let you know if the K Code isn't at the show. No, I don't resin cast. Contact Jeff Ballard at Motor City Resin http://www.motorcityresincasters.com/index2.htm (their Email is at the bottom of their homepage) If he is willing to cast one for you I'd send mine to him to cast it.
JTalmage Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I sent him an email. Thank you for offering to help me out with this. Would gladly pay shipping to and from Jeff if needed!
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