Maiden_Voyage 004.jpg
1508 hits | 89.76 KB | Posted: 2008-06-04
You can see the chain restraint Bob made to keep the engine from ripping the left side motor mount apart. It goes from the Edelbrock head to the Fairlane's chassis. There is barely any slack in the chain....
(Posted in: 484ci Engine)

Klamath_Trip 004b.JPG
1785 hits | 49.5 KB | Posted: 2008-01-21
This picture was taken before I left Glendale, Arizona and headed out to Wes' house in Klamath Falls, Oregon to meet with other FE big block fans, BBQ and car show....
(Posted in: Exterior )

Desert_Scene.jpg
3605 hits | 105.93 KB | Posted: 2007-12-30
Most recent picture, taken near Lake Pleasant on May 5, 2007. Baer recommended 17 inch wheels to clear the calipers of the 13 inch rotors. So I decided on Cragar SS wheels in an attempt to retain the old school look....
(Posted in: Exterior )

Fairlane_in_Garage 001.jpg
7966 hits | 64.55 KB | Posted: 2007-04-19
My 484ci 66 Fairlane GT with 17 inch Cragar SS Wheels and Baer disc brakes. The 40 series tires are a little too ricer-ish for my taste. Next time I plan on getting 50 series....
(Posted in: Exterior )

Maiden_Voyage 005.jpg
2167 hits | 103.82 KB | Posted: 2007-04-13
DONE. The 484 is home and all hooked up. What a beast. This picture was taken on the Fairlane's first day back on the streets, April 13 2007....
(Posted in: 484ci Engine)

Maiden_Voyage 003.jpg
5617 hits | 94.68 KB | Posted: 2007-04-13
The new custom instrument panel. I like it. These mechanical guages are so much more informative than the factory idiot lights. This picture was taken on the Fairlane's first day back on the road, April 13 2007....
(Posted in: New custom instrument panel)

Inst_panel_new 004.jpg
2680 hits | 76.69 KB | Posted: 2007-03-20
Bob eventually made a custom wire harness for the back of the instrument panel with a 12 pin quick disconnect....
(Posted in: New custom instrument panel)

Inst_panel_new 005.jpg
4301 hits | 80.87 KB | Posted: 2007-03-20
Here is a picture of the custom made aluminum instrument panel. Bob did a great job. The missing guage in this picture was attached to the engine....
(Posted in: New custom instrument panel)

EngineCompartment_12-19-06 004.jpg
1836 hits | 99.6 KB | Posted: 2006-12-19
If you look carefully, you can see the Painless Maxi Fuse which is a 50 amp fuse. It stands between the battery and the fuse block in case of a major electrical short. We had to relocate the voltage regulator behind the battery, because of the MSD box and coolant overflow can....
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

EngineCompartment_12-19-06 003.jpg
1560 hits | 108.48 KB | Posted: 2006-12-19
In this picture, the ignition system and charging system were done. The wires did not remain exposed. Bob shielded them with that black plastic conduit stuff. We still had to install the sending units. That bundle of wires setting on top of the shock tower were for electric sending units. I have mechanical guages, so I didn't need those wires....
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

HeaterVent_2.jpg
1109 hits | 87.5 KB | Posted: 2006-10-08
This heater vent is made of cardboard. It had a big hole. Bob patched it with a fiberglass repair kit and then glued the seems which were also coming apart. It was Bob's first time working with fiberglass, but he did a great job....
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

PlenumInstalled_02.jpg
1048 hits | 74.92 KB | Posted: 2006-10-08
The heater plenum installed in the Fairlane....
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

PedalsInstalled_08.jpg
1519 hits | 85.87 KB | Posted: 2006-10-08
Here's a better view of the heim joint and rod that Bob fabricated....
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

NewHarness01.jpg
1451 hits | 97.91 KB | Posted: 2006-10-08
The new fuse box installed on the firewall. You can also see the new firewall insulation....
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

Pedals_Installed_04.jpg
1380 hits | 89.84 KB | Posted: 2006-10-06
Another heim joint that Bob made....
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

Pedals_Installed_03.jpg
1481 hits | 87.33 KB | Posted: 2006-10-06
Here I'm trying to show you the heim joint that Bob made for the clutch pedal. You can also see the new firewall insulation and the fuse box of the new wiring harness....
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)