donb Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Continuing with the cars I owned theme…..Well the 1962 Olds Super 88 lasted about 4 months before I damaged the passenger’s side of the car. The car was still drivable but it looked bad. My grandfather had a 1962 Fairlane he was willing to sell to me for $50.00. I ended up selling the Olds to a guy that I worked with at the gas station for $85.00. Gramps then decided to sell me the Fairlane for $35.00 because it needed brakes. (yeah around $15.00 for new front brakes back then – with labor!) The car was pretty much bare bones for the most part – Engine 221 CI. V8 with 145 HP, 3 on the tree, 13 inch wheels. A lot better gas mileage than that huge Olds. On to the car… Not my best build but I am happy with it. The car is from MCW (surprised again someone made a resin of the car). 13 Inch wheels and hub caps from Modelhaus. Thunderbolt chassis narrowed. Black exterior with Red interior. Sorry for the bad pics. It was tough keeping the dust off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 That looks cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Awesome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice , I didn't know MCW had that one either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Excellent build!!! Just the way I like em, replica stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 VERY nice! Would love to have one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Really nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Nice! Love the white walls and dog dishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I love the car and the story. It would have made a great sleeper car with something big under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exnyman Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Not the best build? I beg to differ, it looks great! Its nice to see a plain Jane Fairlane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Looks good to me. I have an original 1962 AMT Fairlane 500 built up that is being restored. I am leaning towards Chestnut, with the White and Chestnuut trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Super sharp build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 I love the car and the story. It would have made a great sleeper car with something big under the hood. Yeah -- :ike a 427! Not the best build? I beg to differ, it looks great! Its nice to see a plain Jane Fairlane. Thanks Jim. Appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Looks good to me. I have an original 1962 AMT Fairlane 500 built up that is being restored. I am leaning towards Chestnut, with the White and Chestnuut trim. Ron - I would love to see that, I have not seen another 62 in scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice build ,I may have to do that some day. Mine was red with a automatic. the 221 was the start the led to Fords popular small block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Looks Fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice one Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice, not a model you see often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade043 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Beautiful build really like the paint job smooth as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Very nice model! Isn't it fun to build a replica of a 1:1 you have such a connection with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thats cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Very nice, Don. Pretty little car. I wouldn't mind one of those myself. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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