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1955 FORD FAIRLANE / 428ci Ford Powered


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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

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