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Offline Eupher

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #625 on: February 21, 2014, 05:23:30 PM »
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Awww, come on, Euph. 

I'll let you drive the yard truck AND play your hornomophone thing all you want.   :-)

I'm allergic to potatoes.  :whistling:
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #626 on: February 21, 2014, 05:34:47 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on February 21, 2014, 05:23:30 PM
I'm allergic to potatoes.  :whistling:


You say...

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #627 on: February 21, 2014, 06:24:43 PM »
Quote from: obumazombie on February 21, 2014, 05:34:47 PM

You say...

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #628 on: March 01, 2014, 05:30:48 PM »
Aha, it works.  I cobbled together a water manometer from some rubber tubing and a spark plug adapter.  It's very sensitive and holds pressure -- it should be enough to find maximum compression/TDC on any engine.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #629 on: March 02, 2014, 07:55:52 AM »
Quote from: Chris_ on March 01, 2014, 05:30:48 PM
Aha, it works.  I cobbled together a water manometer from some rubber tubing and a spark plug adapter.  It's very sensitive and holds pressure -- it should be enough to find maximum compression/TDC on any engine.

And I believe you can use the same apparatus to work on the SU carbs on the Bee! :-)
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #630 on: March 02, 2014, 09:10:34 AM »
Quote from: zeitgeist on March 02, 2014, 07:55:52 AM
And I believe you can use the same apparatus to work on the SU carbs on the Bee! :-)
I already have a similar gadget that fits around the air opening of the SU carb.  Works like a charm.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #631 on: April 03, 2014, 09:49:02 PM »
Since all the seats and door panels need to be replaced, I'm considering doing them in white.  That car gets blazing hot in the summer.  I'll be keeping the red carpet.  Having a hell of a time finding matching door panels for the sedan... all the ones I'm finding are for the Sport Coupe.

This is the closest photo I could find.  It's not even a Ford.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #632 on: April 04, 2014, 08:43:52 PM »
Properly contrasted colors always look nice in a vehicle.   

I've forgotten what color the interior of your car is now.  Is it all red?     
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #633 on: April 04, 2014, 08:45:32 PM »
Pretty much.  The factory code is "light chestnut".
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #634 on: April 04, 2014, 09:15:09 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on April 03, 2014, 09:49:02 PM
Since all the seats and door panels need to be replaced, I'm considering doing them in white.  That car gets blazing hot in the summer.  I'll be keeping the red carpet.  Having a hell of a time finding matching door panels for the sedan... all the ones I'm finding are for the Sport Coupe.

This is the closest photo I could find.  It's not even a Ford.

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That color scheme would look good and the seats would be cooler.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #635 on: April 04, 2014, 09:19:19 PM »
Quote from: biersmythe on April 04, 2014, 09:15:09 PM
That color scheme would look good and the seats would be cooler.
Those belt buckles soak up the heat.  It's like picking up a hot fire poker and belting it around your waist. :rofl:

I'll be sending the instrument cluster and bumpers off to be rechromed soon.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #636 on: April 04, 2014, 09:20:35 PM »
Can you get different shades of white?
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #637 on: April 04, 2014, 09:22:18 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on April 04, 2014, 09:20:35 PM
Can you get different shades of white?
Probably.  I'll have to talk to my upholstery guy.  The doors and the seats will probably be done in the same material.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #638 on: April 05, 2014, 06:27:14 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on April 04, 2014, 09:22:18 PM
Probably.  I'll have to talk to my upholstery guy.  The doors and the seats will probably be done in the same material.

I don't know if you're interested in it, but you might be able to get cloth inserts instead of a full-vinyl seat.  That would help keep the seats from being so hot when you sit down.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #639 on: April 11, 2014, 08:37:31 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on April 05, 2014, 06:27:14 PM
I don't know if you're interested in it, but you might be able to get cloth inserts instead of a full-vinyl seat.  That would help keep the seats from being so hot when you sit down.
I remember the vinyl seats in my dad's Suburban growing up. 

Yeah, those are no fun in the summertime.  Not to mention the metal belt buckles.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #640 on: May 18, 2014, 12:02:26 AM »
That swap meet was a bust.  Can you call it a swap meet when there's only shiny new parts for sale?

Got my eye on a Weiand 8124 and an Edelbrock 600 CFM with an electric choke.  Tomorrow (hopefully) is door weatherstripping and maybe a wash.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #641 on: May 18, 2014, 09:12:54 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on May 18, 2014, 12:02:26 AM
That swap meet was a bust.  Can you call it a swap meet when there's only shiny new parts for sale?

Nope.  That's ridiculous.  I hope you didn't have to pay admission.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #642 on: May 18, 2014, 09:23:42 PM »
I did, but it included a car show that was at least 90% GM/Chevy.   :mad:

There were two Ford Fairlanes.  One was a 1964 Thunderbolt replica.  The other was a '64 with shitty aftermarket wheels.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #643 on: May 18, 2014, 10:50:13 PM »
That's one of the reasons I stopped going to car shows around here.  Same old, same old. 
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #644 on: May 21, 2014, 09:16:08 PM »
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #645 on: May 22, 2014, 04:29:33 PM »
Which end do you need?  The left side looks like a security bit design you can get in several different sizes at Harbor Freight.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #646 on: May 22, 2014, 04:46:53 PM »
I assume it's the one with the castellated end.

If it turns out to be something like this, I'm going to be upset.  It doesn't look like it, though.  The hole where the switch knob goes isn't slotted, it's just a hole.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #647 on: May 25, 2014, 12:00:43 AM »
Pulled the battery and put it on a charger.  This is the first time I've touched the car since winter.

I need to finish the weatherstripping I started last week and get the car running to adjust the timing.  Once that's done, it's upholstery time.  While the seats and door panels are being done, I'm going to have the AC pressure-tested.  I think the compressor is fine since it worked when I bought it.  The evaporator will need to be serviced (new desiccant).
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #648 on: May 25, 2014, 07:17:17 PM »
Well, that was stupid.

The headlight switch surround had indents to unscrew it and the bezel.  Turns out I didn't need that stupid screwdriver.  Dammit.  Oh well, it's out.  Lots of corrosion and dirt on the contacts.

I made a mess but managed to get the weatherstripping replaced that was leaking. 

$20 bucks for a new headlight switch.  :thatsright:
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #649 on: May 27, 2014, 12:09:48 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on April 03, 2014, 09:49:02 PM
Since all the seats and door panels need to be replaced, I'm considering doing them in white.  That car gets blazing hot in the summer.  I'll be keeping the red carpet.  Having a hell of a time finding matching door panels for the sedan... all the ones I'm finding are for the Sport Coupe.

This is the closest photo I could find.  It's not even a Ford.

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Shaker hood.  No headrests.  Pushbutton AM radio.    My guess about the same year as my Barracuda.  1968.  A year later they had headrests.   Also, look above the dimmer switch and you will see the foot pump for the windshield washer.   Now whether it is a convertible, fastback or notch back I have no clue.  I am guessing a 318 V8 or maybe a 340.   Just saw the url .  Yup, 68 notchback.
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