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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #600 on: January 11, 2014, 09:51:41 PM »
I'm not concerned about ride height... I don't plan to order any "lowering" bits.  I would like to leave room for larger wheels.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #601 on: January 11, 2014, 10:09:08 PM »
put 15"s with the proper size tires to give you the correct speedometer rate and you will be shocked at the result. I was on the VW. it had 13"  with an 80 sidewall, which I couldn't find anywhere that wasn't Chinese crap. I bought 15" Corrado wheels that fit with the proper BF Goodrich and the ride is remarkably better.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #602 on: January 11, 2014, 10:10:35 PM »
:banghead: I'm trying to find the correct offset for the stock wheel.  I've *heard* the Mustang uses the same setup, but nothing definite.

I would really like some nice summer touring tires for this thing.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #603 on: January 11, 2014, 10:31:07 PM »
Quote from: biersmythe on January 11, 2014, 10:09:08 PM
put 15"s with the proper size tires to give you the correct speedometer rate and you will be shocked at the result. I was on the VW. it had 13"  with an 80 sidewall, which I couldn't find anywhere that wasn't Chinese crap. I bought 15" Corrado wheels that fit with the proper BF Goodrich and the ride is remarkably better.
I think the speedometer is off on this car as well.  I picked up a new cable, but I need to see if the gauge is accurate since I have it out of the car at the moment.

I need to get the cluster rechromed too. 
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #604 on: January 11, 2014, 11:12:33 PM »
Speedometer shops will calibrate it NP!....there are several here that do the old stuff. I am sure you can find one in your area. Last time i knew anyone getting it done it was cheep like $50 or something and they replaced some gears and greased the speedometer head etc.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #605 on: January 12, 2014, 11:01:43 AM »
I need to have that done to the speedo in my MG. 
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #606 on: January 12, 2014, 11:36:59 AM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on January 12, 2014, 11:01:43 AM
I need to have that done to the speedo in my MG. 
Mine too. :-)
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #607 on: January 12, 2014, 11:39:33 AM »
Quote from: Chris_ on January 12, 2014, 11:36:59 AM
Mine too. :-)

What is yours doing?  My needle is bouncing around like the dickens above about 35MPH. 

I need to grease the cable, and make sure the brass bushing in the speedo isn't just dry before I send it off for some R&R.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #608 on: January 12, 2014, 11:41:47 AM »
It's just off.  On my trip to Texas it said I was doing 95.  My GPS said I was 10 MPH slower.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #609 on: January 12, 2014, 11:46:22 AM »
Quote from: Chris_ on January 12, 2014, 11:41:47 AM
It's just off.  On my trip to Texas it said I was doing 95.  My GPS said I was 10 MPH slower.

I found directions online on how to calibrate it several different ways, if you're interested in giving it a shot yourself.  

http://www.szott.com/lotusinfo/Smith-jaeger_speedo_repair.pdf
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #610 on: January 12, 2014, 11:49:19 AM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on January 12, 2014, 11:46:22 AM
I found directions online on how to calibrate it several different ways, if you're interested in giving it a shot yourself.  

http://www.szott.com/lotusinfo/Smith-jaeger_speedo_repair.pdf
I'll check it out.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #611 on: January 12, 2014, 12:20:15 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on January 12, 2014, 11:39:33 AM
What is yours doing?  My needle is bouncing around like the dickens above about 35MPH. 

I need to grease the cable, and make sure the brass bushing in the speedo isn't just dry before I send it off for some R&R.

My VW truck did that and turned out the cable was frayed and catching.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #612 on: January 12, 2014, 01:13:26 PM »
Quote from: biersmythe on January 12, 2014, 12:20:15 PM
My VW truck did that and turned out the cable was frayed and catching.

Yeah, I can't remember if I did anything with the cable on this B yet, or not. 

I had another one before this, and had some speedo issues, so I'm getting the two confused.

The cables is cheap if I have to replace it.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #613 on: January 18, 2014, 10:01:47 PM »
**** it.  I'm tired of messing with this damn temperature gauge.  I bought a new one... it was thirty five bucks.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #614 on: January 18, 2014, 10:23:50 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on January 18, 2014, 10:01:47 PM
**** it.  I'm tired of messing with this damn temperature gauge.  I bought a new one... it was thirty five bucks.

How does it look? 
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #615 on: January 18, 2014, 10:31:20 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on January 18, 2014, 10:23:50 PM
How does it look? 
Looks like it's been sitting on a shelf since 1963.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #616 on: February 12, 2014, 02:23:39 PM »
I hope it's running. You might need it for an everyday driver.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #617 on: February 13, 2014, 02:03:33 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on January 10, 2014, 08:28:46 AM
Most of the items suggested have the option of either rubber or poly bushings.  I may go with poly on the swaybars. 

The first thing I'll probably replace are the shocks since it's an easy one to do.

This, do it. I changed out the rubber ones in my Camero and it made a big difference. Then (if your's does not have it), I added a rear bar. If you can go over-size on the front bar, do that too. It turned my Camero into a slot car, handling wise.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #618 on: February 13, 2014, 04:43:40 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on February 13, 2014, 02:03:33 PM
This, do it. I changed out the rubber ones in my Camero and it made a big difference. Then (if your's does not have it), I added a rear bar. If you can go over-size on the front bar, do that too. It turned my Camero into a slot car, handling wise.

Make sure you keep those poly bushings lubed if you go with those.  They will squeak and squeal like banshees if you don't-  especially when it's cold. 
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #619 on: February 13, 2014, 04:52:08 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on February 13, 2014, 04:43:40 PM
Make sure you keep those poly bushings lubed if you go with those.  They will squeak and squeal like banshees if you don't-  especially when it's cold. 


They were the graphite impregnated ones. They never did squeak.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #620 on: February 13, 2014, 05:08:15 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on February 13, 2014, 04:52:08 PM
They were the graphite impregnated ones. They never did squeak.

It's been a few years since I bought more than just the odd poly bushing here and there. 

I wasn't aware they made such a thing.  I'll have to look into that more. 
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #621 on: February 13, 2014, 09:53:54 PM »
Good tips.  Thanks.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #622 on: February 21, 2014, 04:28:09 PM »
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #623 on: February 21, 2014, 05:10:34 PM »
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #624 on: February 21, 2014, 05:18:41 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on February 21, 2014, 05:10:34 PM
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