1964 Ford Fairlane

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Up for consignment is this 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt Tribute! Best described as a BIG FUN, BARE BONES BRUTE OF A CAR, this Thunderbolt if one of the finest, if not the finest tribute example in the country. Restored as a real Thunderbolt tribute, this Texas car started life as a correct 2 door post car, not the longer hardtop pillarless Fairlanes that are not correct. Finished in Wimbledon White with the Palamino interior, and, in keeping with its designed light weight racing heritage, it has absolutely no creature comforts including correct armrest delete. Further period correct deletes are rear window mechanisms, passenger sun visor & wiper, radio, and of course, no heater or heater mechanisms. Air conditioning is supplied by side vent windows and cowl vents. There is no carpeting, soundproofing, or body caulk. It has thin rubber flooring in it. It does however have an ashtray, but no cigarette lighter! It even has the period correct and very hard to find lightweight Econoline van seats, that, although they adjust, the seat backs dont come forward so one has to crawl over them to get in the back seat..not too difficult as weve done it! Further light weight enhancements are Fiberglass teardrop hood, front fenders and both bumpers. This car has an Eagle stroked 427 reciprocating assembly with H Beam rods and forged aluminum pistons. The block started life as a 390 FE. It has a Comp Cam hydraulic flat tappet cam grind with .560 lift and 292 duration. Dove Manufacturing chromoly rocker arms shafts and roller rockers with solid spacers control the valves. It is topped with an Offenhauser medium riser 2X4 intake and 2 Edelbrock 500 CFM carburetors as well as a Pertronix distributor with electronic ignition and a flame thrower coil. The carbs are topped with the correct air plenum fed by correct corrugated 7 tubes through the inside light deletes. It has the correct baldy valve coves with correct 427 badges. A Howe aluminum radiator with a custom made cowling housing 2ea 12 relay powered Spal fans controlled by small switches under the dash. The original fan and shroud come with the car. It was just getting to warm for my taste in traffic on hot days. The Bolt has a Borg Warner T -10 (again, period correct, as the Toploaders werent seen until 1965) shifted by an extremely rare Hurst Competition Plus shifter with reverse lock out safety. Also, Proven force clutch activated by a Wilwood hydraulic clutch assemblycall it a leg saver! The car has a Ford 9 housing with 3:50 gears, a Trutrac posi unit and 31 spline axles. Since Dearborn Steel Tubing did the conversions for Ford it has the proper welded rectangular ladder bars, cross bracing and driveshaft loop. Also, correct equal length large primary headers with 3 side exhaust with cuts outs. Other period correct details include: 3 lap belts 90 degree sweep, dash mounted Tach Stainless rear window clips Trunk mounted battery Fire Extinguisher Aluminum front tow brackets 15 steel wheels This car has all the original glass in it with the exception of the windshield. This car brings home the bacon! Multiple award winner including the prestigious Holley's Choice Award at the 2022 Ford Fest held in Bowling Green Classic Fords $10-$50k are considered for trade. We ship nationwide as well. Josh 615.300.5114 Disclaimer: All cars for sale are pre-owned. All applicable tax, title, and license fees are separate and not included in the price.*** Dealer processing fee of $299 is excluded in the advertised price. We do our very best to represent the vehicles we sell both cosmetically and mechanically. Our best advice to potential buyers is that if you aren't sure of something or have a question, PLEASE CALL. Our stellar eBay and online reputation over the last 18-years should put anyone at ease, but please do your research, ask questions, and by all means feel free to have any of our vehicles inspected prior to purchase. All the vehicles we sell h