Harness_Installation_02.jpg
1250 hits | 101.36 KB | Posted: 10/6/06
The new wiring harness going in. By the time this picture was taken Bob had already wired in the rear of the car at the trunk. You can see the harness going along the driver's side.
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

Harness_Installation_01.jpg
1315 hits | 94.35 KB | Posted: 10/6/06
Oh my! That wiring harness looks intimidating.
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

NewHarness01.jpg
1451 hits | 97.91 KB | Posted: 10/8/06
The new fuse box installed on the firewall. You can also see the new firewall insulation.
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

EngineCompartment_12-19-06 003.jpg
1560 hits | 108.48 KB | Posted: 12/19/06
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...
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

EngineCompartment_12-19-06 004.jpg
1836 hits | 99.6 KB | Posted: 12/19/06
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 bo...
(Posted in: Painless Wire Harness)

CalTracs&484 008.jpg
5962 hits | 84.52 KB | Posted: 7/5/06
You can see the parking brake cable wasn't hooked up at the time this picture was taken.
(Posted in: CalTracs rear suspension)

CalTracs&484 009.jpg
7220 hits | 90.71 KB | Posted: 7/5/06
Bob and I installed the CalTracs rear suspension kit which included the mono leaf springs, the bars, and Rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks. Available through Calvert Racing.
(Posted in: CalTracs rear suspension)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 001.jpg
4592 hits | 98.39 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Custom headers and the rest of the exhaust done by a shop in Kingman Arizona. The primary tubes coming off the heads are 2 1/8 inches. The rest of the exhaust is 3 inch tubing.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 003.jpg
3454 hits | 78.88 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Absolute work of art.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 004.jpg
4572 hits | 92.96 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Those subframe connectors are made of mild steel .120 wall, and designed, fabricated, installed by Bob. The custom exhaust system was done by a shop in Kingman Arizona.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 005.jpg
4260 hits | 83.67 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Those subframe connectors are made of mild steel .120 wall, and designed, fabricated, installed by Bob. The custom exhaust system was done by a shop in Kingman Arizona.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 006.jpg
3687 hits | 77.35 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Two chamber Flowmaster mufflers.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 007.jpg
2957 hits | 84.55 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Nice brand new gas tank too.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 009.jpg
4936 hits | 75.51 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Subframe connectors attached to rear. Fabricated and installed by Bob.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 012.jpg
3032 hits | 70.69 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Subframe connectors attached to front. Fabricated and installed by Bob.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 013.jpg
2815 hits | 86.5 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Drive shaft loop and cross brace are welded as part of the subframe connectors. Awesome fabrication by Bob.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 015.jpg
2709 hits | 84.68 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Just trying to get another view of the drive shaft loop.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

CustomExhaust_&_SubframeConnectors 016.jpg
2836 hits | 86.16 KB | Posted: 7/27/06
Just a close up of the awesome welding done by Bob. Look at that bracket, made of angle iron. It allows more contact area for a stronger hold.
(Posted in: Custom Headers and Subframe Connectors)

Fairlane_RearEnd 001.jpg
1781 hits | 98.52 KB | Posted: 8/19/06
Sure looks nice with fresh black paint. Bob narrowed the axle housing 3/4 of an inch on both sides. The axle housing from flange to flange is now 52 3/4 inches. It tucks in the 255 wide tires real nice.
(Posted in: 9 Inch Rearend)

Fairlane_RearEnd 005.jpg
1005 hits | 96.08 KB | Posted: 8/19/06
The well known high performance N case. Also you can see Bob used Grade 8 bolts on the pinion support.
(Posted in: 9 Inch Rearend)

Fairlane_RearEnd 008.jpg
1125 hits | 65.93 KB | Posted: 8/19/06
Bob installed gussets between the U-bolts on both sides to keep the rear end from rotating.
(Posted in: 9 Inch Rearend)

Fairlane_RearEnd 006.jpg
1047 hits | 87.13 KB | Posted: 8/19/06
Just showing the gap between the tire and the leaf spring. Narrowing the rearend 3/4 of an inch on both sides worked out real nice. The tires are 255/40 Nittos on 17x9 Cragar SS wheels.
(Posted in: 9 Inch Rearend)

Fairlane_RearEnd 002.jpg
1276 hits | 74.85 KB | Posted: 8/19/06
31 spline Moser axles, 3.50:1 rear gears, Traction Lock differential, approx. 2 qts of Valvoline 85-140 gear oil with one bottle of Ford friction modifier part # M-19546-A. You can also see the the CalTracs, mono leaf springs, and Rancho RS9000 adjus...
(Posted in: 9 Inch Rearend)

Fairlane_old_factory_wiring_harness 006.jpg
1122 hits | 72.76 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
There's the old factory Ford Fairlane wiring harness. With it out, it doesn't look like there's much to it. By the way, that bundle with green wires and little black box were for the aftermarket stereo and tachometer, not factory.
(Posted in: Old Factory Wiring Harness)

Fairlane_old_factory_wiring_harness 008.jpg
843 hits | 68.31 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
You can see how the harness runs from the dash, through the rocker panel, to the tail lights.
(Posted in: Old Factory Wiring Harness)

Fairlane_old_factory_wiring_harness 013.jpg
818 hits | 80.11 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
(Posted in: Old Factory Wiring Harness)

Fairlane_old_factory_wiring_harness 020.jpg
1228 hits | 94.11 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
Here's why Bob and I put in a new Painless wiring harness. Because the original fuse block was rusty. Then after pulling the old wiring harness I found two wires with melted insulation. Definitely not good. I'm glad I replaced the the old wire harnes...
(Posted in: Old Factory Wiring Harness)

Fairlane_old_factory_wiring_harness 025.jpg
869 hits | 95.75 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
Here you see the back side of the old factory fuse box.
(Posted in: Old Factory Wiring Harness)

Fairlane_pedals_01.jpg
4130 hits | 82.68 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
I removed the brake and clutch pedal assembly from the car and then Bob installed an awesome needle bearing kit made by Scott Drake. The kit is actually for a 65-70 Mustang. Bob had to fabricate a longer rod, which goes through the needle beearigs f...
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

Fairlane_pedals_04.jpg
1410 hits | 84.65 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
Real nice set up.
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

Fairlane_pedals_05.jpg
1386 hits | 82.96 KB | Posted: 8/22/06
In my case, it should last for the life of the car.
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

pedals_finished 002.jpg
2124 hits | 78.33 KB | Posted: 9/16/06
Finished product. The spring and the plastic insulator pad are available from and made by Scott Drake. Bob made the spring assist bracket. Close up is available in the next picture.
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

pedals_finished 007.jpg
1678 hits | 88.63 KB | Posted: 9/16/06
Bob made the spring assist bracket from the brake pedal of a 91 F150.
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

Pedals_Installed_01.jpg
1524 hits | 94.14 KB | Posted: 10/6/06
Finally installed. Man it's sweet. Movement of the clutch pedal feels so nice and smooth and stable. It's awesome!
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

Pedals_Installed_03.jpg
1481 hits | 87.33 KB | Posted: 10/6/06
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)

Pedals_Installed_04.jpg
1380 hits | 89.84 KB | Posted: 10/6/06
Another heim joint that Bob made.
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

PedalsInstalled_08.jpg
1519 hits | 85.87 KB | Posted: 10/8/06
Here's a better view of the heim joint and rod that Bob fabricated.
(Posted in: Brake and Clutch pedal bracket upgrade)

Heater_Plenum 005.jpg
935 hits | 68.35 KB | Posted: 9/12/06
The heater plenum which houses the heater blower motor and the heater core. After the new parts arrived, I reassembled the plenum and Bob repainted it.
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

Heater_Plenum 003.jpg
907 hits | 69.86 KB | Posted: 9/12/06
Now you can see it's part metal and part fiberous plastic. I replaced the original heater blower motor and the leaky heater core. Scrubbed the rust off and repainted it.
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

Heater_Plenum 002.jpg
836 hits | 75.73 KB | Posted: 9/12/06
A close up of the new heater core. Notice the heater blower motor isn't installed in it's hole yet for this picture. That's a blue tarp beneath the bench.
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

PlenumFinished_03.jpg
837 hits | 74.95 KB | Posted: 9/16/06
Finally, the finished product. Ready for Bob and I to install.
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

PlenumInstalled_02.jpg
1048 hits | 74.92 KB | Posted: 10/8/06
The heater plenum installed in the Fairlane.
(Posted in: Heater Plenum - Core & Blower)

HeaterVent_2.jpg
1109 hits | 87.5 KB | Posted: 10/8/06
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)

Inst_panel_new 005.jpg
4301 hits | 80.87 KB | Posted: 3/20/07
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)

Inst_panel_new 004.jpg
2680 hits | 76.69 KB | Posted: 3/20/07
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)