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57 Fairlane Budget Build

Started by akusler763, 2021-01-15 16:58

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lalessi1

X2! Absolutely beautiful.
Lynn

akusler763

Thanks everyone. The knowledge on here and the encouragement help keep me going.

Andy
1957 Fairlane 500 2-door Sedan w 390FE/C6
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
2016 F-150
1968 Thunderbird w 429/C6

mustang6984

Andy...there is a possibility that I will be in Minneapolis later this summer. If I am, I'd love to se your handiwork in person. Sure is looking sweet!
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)
2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

akusler763

Quote from: mustang6984 on 2023-05-03 00:14Andy...there is a possibility that I will be in Minneapolis later this summer. If I am, I'd love to se your handiwork in person. Sure is looking sweet!
Sounds great if we could work that out.
1957 Fairlane 500 2-door Sedan w 390FE/C6
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
2016 F-150
1968 Thunderbird w 429/C6

akusler763

More progress in the last few days, Rocker panel replacement is done, and now I am onto painting them to try and match the patina on the rest of the car. Wiper install was tested and brakes are now functioning as they should. I've test run it again a few times and also began painting interior steel trim.
1957 Fairlane 500 2-door Sedan w 390FE/C6
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
2016 F-150
1968 Thunderbird w 429/C6

akusler763

hey guys, been very busy and haven't updated, but I finally took it for initial shakedown drive this weekend! Put about 20 miles on. I have some minor tweaks to make and going to try and make some more drives this week. I don't have any new pictures right now, but I'll try to get some and share with you all.

Andy
1957 Fairlane 500 2-door Sedan w 390FE/C6
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
2016 F-150
1968 Thunderbird w 429/C6

CobraJoe

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!
'15 F150, '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '17 Escape, '57 Fairlane

RICH MUISE

Awesome!! Bring on the pics! Congrats!
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

lalessi1

That is a great feeling to finally be able to drive a project!!!!
Lynn

akusler763

Still not great at getting pictures, but brought it to my first show on Saturday and got one with my daughter and I. Running good for me, have a few minor tweaks but I am glad I have put 150+ miles on in the first week.

Andy
1957 Fairlane 500 2-door Sedan w 390FE/C6
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
2016 F-150
1968 Thunderbird w 429/C6

mustang6984

Hey! It is running! Great accomplishment!
Did you guys think to steal that Mustang? LOL!!!   :003:
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)
2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker