1955 Ford Fairlane
unfinished rat rod style
Location: Columbus Ohio
photos may be seen at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/NuclearBuckeye
D_E_T_A_I_L_S
this ex- drag car was purchased about a year ago, & virtually
nothing has been done to it since...it's never been
driven more than a few blocks & it's performance envelope
isn't known, we assume the thing will run like a monster if suspension
is corrected & engine is properly dialed-in..
these are the specifications to the best of our knowledge:
solid body & frame, no structural rust anywhere
it has an optional straight axle set-up that can be
installed for that authentic 60's "gasser look"
1968 FORD 428 CI, V-8 FE engine, surgically clean internally
possibly out of a Shelby Mustang, with Weiand valve covers
T-10, 4 speed transmission with
Hurst "T" handle shifter with hydraulic clutch
because it was raced a few times, we assume it has a
positraction rear end, gear ratio is unknown
stainless steel exhaust pipes on stock cast headers
, glass pack muffs & wired for flame throwers
650 holly on CJ intake manifold with new street/strip
mechanical fuel pump & new regulator, also have
new electric fuel pump not installed
Summit street/strip electronic distributor &
new fat hi voltage wiring
new (1) wire type alternator
big tires on deep chrome rims
electric trunk
rough but solid interior, needs paint, carpet & seat covers
has tach, oil & temp gages
body needs minor filling , smoothing & paint job
car should be rewired & needs driver side window
also needs it's new front coil springs installed to make it
"streetable", because previous owner cut the originals
way too short...the new coil springs are included...
because the car needs suspension & wiring work it is not what you'd
call road worthy, & should be towed or trailered to it's destination...
sadly, the bad economy & a job loss has forced us to abandon our
great plans, before we even got started, for this street rod, which
was happy to be rescued from being hidden in the back of a dark
garage for nearly 30 years...
what a great body style...this would make a, fantastic, head turning
street rod, similar to a 55 Chevy, but more unusual & refreshingly different
we are currently working to get the engine jetted to run properly etc...
the selling price has not been determined yet,...so if you'd like to
make an offer, do so in your email...
if interested please leave a message at:
OriskanyBombs@...
we'll send you an email when the car is ready for prospective buyers to
schedule a viewing, hopefully in a week or two...
thanks,
Lee / Columbus Ohio