1964 Ford Fairlane

Coupe

260 c.i. V8

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Dr Hardtop. This vehicle is an all-original, (V8, AT, Power Steering) California car that was last purchased in mid-2003 to serve as the "in-house" restoration project for the So Cal-based, Legendary Ford Magazine. It was originally built and assembled at the San Jose plant in December of 1964 with a Los Angeles DSO (71). It has spent the last 10 years in various indoor shops and garages with very little exposure to the outside elements. Over the years, many improvements have been made on the car in both the performance and restoration areas. However, the project is not complete and will require additional work. It is fully assembled except for the front end suspension, power steering, front brakes and parts of the interior. The front end currently sits on a custom-made, boxed-tubing frame with 6.00" polyurethane, swivel casters with locking brakes for convenient mobility. It is easily maneuverable onto a trailer (with a winch) or around the garage. I have managed this single-handedly plenty of times without assistance or added equipment. The car is currently not running, but it is mechanically in tact (minus water pump and battery). It ran and drove when it was last garaged for the front end suspension and brake rebuild. The front suspension of the Fairlane is stock, but it has undergone a complete restoration. The brake and suspension components (and hardware) have all been removed, media-blasted, and powdercoated in a factory-correct Eastwood Satin Black or Bare Metal finish. The upper and lower control arms, steering knuckles, front sway bar and brackets, front sway bar mounting hardware, strut rods and brackets, shock absorber cradles, shock tower mounting brackets, and shock tower braces have all received the complete treatment. The sway bar bushings, strut rod bushings and ball joints (minus 1 lower) are new and included, as well. The stock, front drum brake assemblies have been removed to be replaced by a complete Stainless Steel Brake Corp. front disc brake kit. The kit includes SSBC 11.00" vented and slotted rotors (w/powdercoated hubs and backing plates), steering knuckle mounting brackets, 4-piston calipers (w/stainless pistons and lines), inner and outer wheel bearings, brake pads, front-to-rear distribution block and front brake hoses. The entire kit is new and has only seen approximately 30 miles of road use. The supplied front coil springs and shock absorbers are also new and ready to install. The power steering rack and gear box are the factory units, but contain new inner and outer tie rod assemblies and adjusting sleeves. The rear, leaf-spring suspension and rear drum brakes of the car are completely stock and untouched. The car retains the original, numbers-matching drivetrain in the engine (260 2 bbl. V8), transmission (Ford-O-Matic 2 speed, column-shift AT) and rear-end assembly (8.00" 2.80:1 rear axle). These are all completely stock and are still in running condition. However, the engine is in need of a battery, water pump and new exhaust and would likely benefit from a mild rebuild. However, the motor still turns over by hand with ease. Everything appears to be factory-correct and original (carb, distributor, air cleaner, etc.). The transmission shifts as intended, but it is presently missing the shift linkage rod from the streering column to the transmission case. Temporarily, it can be shifted manually (at the transmission). The fuel tank, fuel tank straps, fuel neck and mounting hardware have been removed from the vehicle, thoroughly stripped and powdercoated in Eastwood's Bare Metal finish. The inside of the tank is clean and free of any corrosion. The Fairlane is equipped with a factory split-bench 2-tone vinyl interior (Trim code 62 - Med and Light Blue Metallic). The front and rear seat upholstery is original to the car, but is showing signs of age and wear (front bench is torn in several places). The carpet, door panels, headliner and rear seat shelf will need to be purchased separately and added to the interior to make it complete. The dash and speedo cluster are original to the car, but the RH radio and heater control bezel is missing. The opening has been enlarged to accept a non-factory radio, although the stock AM radio should still fit and mount into the panel with the bezel installed. The stock AM radio, glove box, accelerator pedal, kick panels, sun visors, door and window crank handles, front and rear armrests w/ashtrays and door sill plates are all included with the vehicle. The body is a 2 Dr Hardtop (65A) with original Guardsman Blue (Paint code F 1622 - Med Blue Metallic) paint. The large majority of the sheet metal, body/door glass and hard trim are in great condition and show only natural signs of wear and age. The RH quarter panel moulding is not installed, but is included and damage-free. The hood and the tops of the fenders are showing well-worn paint, but this is solely surface discoloration with no visible corrosion or pitting. The panels are smooth to the touch and will easily clean-up with light sanding for re-painting. There are a few other similar, yet much smaller spots around the body that have already been sanded and sealed with Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator (matte black in photos) for protection until the bodywork is performed. The front portion of the RH quarter panel is the only section that needs actual bodywork. Prior to LFM's purchase of the Fairlane, it had been hit in this area and underwent a minor, re-shaping attempt of the sheet metal. The correct repair can easily be made by any experienced body-man. I have actually acquired a clean and complete, full-length RH quarter section (front of wheel-well to inner door jam) for this purpose. The front floor pans, rear pans and underseat section are all solid and have been stripped, treated and sealed with POR-15 products and paints. The trunk pans show a little softness in the center with a couple of very small areas showing seperated metal. A light, fiberglass patching and sealing would easily fix the problem. The remainder of the body, underbody and frame are all fairly solid, straight and rust-free. I have duplicate front grill and headlight bezel assemblies, factory headlamps, taillight housings and a few other misc. trim pieces that will be included with the car. This is a great project with tons of potential. The car is clean, original and solid. Please feel free to ask any questions. I have more detailed pictures of the vehicle to send if you are interested. Keep in mind, the car will DEFINITELY need to be loaded onto a flatbed carrier with the use of a winch or similar device. The car is not under power and there are no provisions for braking or steering. This will be the sole responsibility of the buyer and carrier. Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK!!!