1964 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Door Sedan Thunderbolt Tribute
This car represents a complete full restoration depicting the famous Ford Thunderbolt factory drag cars of the era. Built to be driven on the street, but every bit as powerful as the original Thunderbolt set up for race if desired. Fresh build with approximately 500 miles. The odometer wasn’t turned so the mileage showed is 102,553.
Please find below more information pertaining to the restoration
Body and paint:
Factory steel body panels beginning with a very nice rust free car. The body and fitment is excellent. Mini tubbed, but very Suttle and looks stock. Frame tied for maximum rigidity. Driveline loop installed. Holley electric fuel system and filter. Battery in trunk with dead manual switch. Show quality engine bay. Fiberglass hood reinforced. Painless wiring front to back. Victory red base/clear, color sanded and buffed to a beautiful finish. Shows really well.
Running gear:
428 cu in FE block standard bore, forged pistons, Manley rods, deep pan 427 type, aluminum heads CNC ported, aluminum intake 2x4 airgap type CNC ported tunnel-wedge style, Holley carbs, TD rockers, solid roller cam 651 Howards, MSD ignition, Crites headers, Crites air cleaner system.
Custom built C4 transmission with reverse pattern, Pro bellhousing, 3500 converter, alloy pan with cooler and Hurst quarter stick.
9 inch high nod, Dutchman 31 spline Detroit Locker, 411 ratio.
Frame and suspension:
Frame is tied, all Calvert suspension, springs socks, ext. Fabricated traction bars as original to the Thunderbolts. Can be removed and with use for straight line racing only. Easy install and removal with pins. Custom case to store in the trunk. Red Head rebuilt steering box, with custom drag link.
Exhaust:
3 inch custom stainless exhaust with over 3K spent from headers back. Stainless mufflers. Sounds incredible.
Interior:
Black stock and fully restored. All the racing goodies one needs for street or the track. Super nice and clean. Full Stewart Warner gauges, trans oil, oil pressure, volts, temp, Ford Motor Sports tach with shift light. Floor mounted fire extinguisher.
Glass:
All glass is very nice with original side glass and new front and rear glass. Rear window has custom fabricated polished stainless steel retaining clips to prevent rear window blow out like Thunderbolts originally had.
Brightwork:
All bright work, chrome and stainless shows excellent.
Brakes:
Wilwood front disc, 11 inch rear drums with line lock.
Wheels and tires:
Wheels are 15 inch Centerline Qualifiers mounted with BF Goodrich TA 205/70-15 front and M&H Race Master P275/60-15 street radials rear.
Summary:
If you are seeking a correct full restoration vintage Ford depicting the mid 60’s racing era you found it. Professionally built by an experienced Ford enthusiast that lives the hobby and respects the past heritage of Ford Racing. This exceptional build is better than what you see here in the description and pictures. Has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Built with the highest quality components with quality to show the car while driving on the street. Capable to be raced with a few final touches and tuning. Please call to discuss the particulars of the car. Lots of pictures so more showing detail so please call to ask for all the pictures.
Gary
509 993 6918
