Lessons learned. Hope those spring leaves will weld up again. Kinda sketchy that they break every time they hit the floor. Look forward to seeing more on the old Fairlane. Be safe and stay well.
I think it had a stress crack in it before it fell. It also broke right at the pass through hole for the bolt. Nonetheless, they welded up pretty decently. All Tig welded, wire wheels, hit lightly with a flapper disc, acetone, put a slight bevel on the pieces to maximize weld penetration and then went to town!
That "Moment of Zen with Mike B" about why we all tolerate the suffering was excellent! Should think about including one of those in every vid. LOL Will be watching to see how the plan comes together with locating the shifter.
I might have to… could’ve elaborated more but my mind was in shambles that day. Getting to be able to work on the cars with dad, getting to cruise down in separate cars, getting the thumbs up/ seeing smiles from random strangers as these old relics cruise down the highway, getting to the show, meeting fans, talking with folks about the cars, hanging out with friends, seeing the little town of America… the list goes on and on! All the stress, all the late nights, all the busted knuckles, curse words, the driving around to pick stuff up, hunting down the parts you can’t buy… all of those troubles that you guys don’t really see in the videos… all get forgotten about whenever those positive moments happen!
If you ever have to disassemble a leaf pack like that, put a "C" clamp on it (or 2, one on each side of the center bolt) before you loosen or cut the center bolt, then you can gently open the C-clamp without any drama.
If you think that spring had tension, try pulling apart a Model A rear transverse spring. The rusted centre nut broke off while I was putting G clamps on the spring and shot off and put a dent in my shop wall. All springs scare me.
I get the time pressure thing but maybe you could get in touch with a US spring manufacturer like Eaton Detroit to send new springs (they have them listed on their catalog) to an address near the event, pick those up and swap.
Mike, is it worth it to frankenstein something like a F150 rear end into the Fairlane? It becomes disc brakes, much beefier components and it should be cheap with so many around.
I found that out the hard way when I owned my '64 Sports Coupe. Mine was originally from California. Mine wasn't rusted out, like yours. This is a very exciting build. It makes me miss mine that much more. My Mustang will be very cool, though.
@@jasonmyers3847 I have a 64 Comet which is supposedly even closer to the Mustang, lineage wise, and it is but only up to a point. I've got a Maier Racing MOD1 leaf springs on mine (which are for a Mustang) and it was not a straight bolt on operation at all... The steering is another good example, a Shelby drop is a must on the Comet if you want to avoid bump steer issues, more so than on a Mustang which already has the improved 65 set up.
When on a time crunch, that’s the only option available to get the car done in time! I will say, with all the driving from this year, those leafs are still going strong/ don’t have any issues.
Lessons learned. Hope those spring leaves will weld up again. Kinda sketchy that they break every time they hit the floor. Look forward to seeing more on the old Fairlane. Be safe and stay well.
I think it had a stress crack in it before it fell. It also broke right at the pass through hole for the bolt. Nonetheless, they welded up pretty decently. All Tig welded, wire wheels, hit lightly with a flapper disc, acetone, put a slight bevel on the pieces to maximize weld penetration and then went to town!
That "Moment of Zen with Mike B" about why we all tolerate the suffering was excellent! Should think about including one of those in every vid. LOL Will be watching to see how the plan comes together with locating the shifter.
I might have to… could’ve elaborated more but my mind was in shambles that day.
Getting to be able to work on the cars with dad, getting to cruise down in separate cars, getting the thumbs up/ seeing smiles from random strangers as these old relics cruise down the highway, getting to the show, meeting fans, talking with folks about the cars, hanging out with friends, seeing the little town of America… the list goes on and on! All the stress, all the late nights, all the busted knuckles, curse words, the driving around to pick stuff up, hunting down the parts you can’t buy… all of those troubles that you guys don’t really see in the videos… all get forgotten about whenever those positive moments happen!
Man I Iove the 64 Fairlane she's a beauty !
Thank you! Wait till you hear it when we’re done with it
Nice, I would get some new springs under there. Maybe they offer an “improved handling” spring for that.
Was no time to order new ones that right to a deadline
Keep pumpin em out Bozzelli!!
Lol, thanks Mike
If you ever have to disassemble a leaf pack like that, put a "C" clamp on it (or 2, one on each side of the center bolt) before you loosen or cut the center bolt, then you can gently open the C-clamp without any drama.
That’s what we did for the 2nd side
With the combo ya running those springs handle the tourq GL
Yeah they’ll be fine👍
If you think that spring had tension, try pulling apart a Model A rear transverse spring. The rusted centre nut broke off while I was putting G clamps on the spring and shot off and put a dent in my shop wall.
All springs scare me.
Crazy, yes don’t mess with springs!
Had a friend that had a 64 fairlane 500. We called la bamba It was like new in the late seventies
That’s awesome, was the name because it danced all over the road?
Good.job cool FORD Fairlane good show
Are those A.S.E. Certified transmission straps? Love it! Atleast you used a Boy Scouts knot.
Only the best😅😂👍
I get the time pressure thing but maybe you could get in touch with a US spring manufacturer like Eaton Detroit to send new springs (they have them listed on their catalog) to an address near the event, pick those up and swap.
That gas tank sounds like my ol' piggy-bank!😂🤣🤣😅
Mike, is it worth it to frankenstein something like a F150 rear end into the Fairlane? It becomes disc brakes, much beefier components and it should be cheap with so many around.
Depends on the width of it. If it’s the proper width, cutting off brackets and welding new perches on isn’t a big deal so would be worth it imo
Being that the Fairlanes are in the intermediate class, there are some differences from our Mustangs. Some parts fit. Other's don't.
Yeah it’s always fun trying to figure out what does/doesn’t. Unfortunately leads are different
Leafs
I found that out the hard way when I owned my '64 Sports Coupe. Mine was originally from California. Mine wasn't rusted out, like yours. This is a very exciting build. It makes me miss mine that much more. My Mustang will be very cool, though.
@@jasonmyers3847 I have a 64 Comet which is supposedly even closer to the Mustang, lineage wise, and it is but only up to a point. I've got a Maier Racing MOD1 leaf springs on mine (which are for a Mustang) and it was not a straight bolt on operation at all... The steering is another good example, a Shelby drop is a must on the Comet if you want to avoid bump steer issues, more so than on a Mustang which already has the improved 65 set up.
Was that car from Georgia? I see the plate and it looks like a Georgia plate.
Yes sold original in Georgia, and was last registered in 95 I believe
Wow, lots of nice parts and then a welded leaf spring. Okay. 🙄
When on a time crunch, that’s the only option available to get the car done in time!
I will say, with all the driving from this year, those leafs are still going strong/ don’t have any issues.
The third member casting housing are you going to upgrade that to a waffle House 67 & up?
Not at the moment, maybe down the road👍
Your intro is way too long...