78 fairmont pics.

[408GT]

I'm constantly astounded by how many people have done this that I don't know about.

Yeah, it was a very clean swap IMO. I used everything from the 94 GT. It had aluminum Edelbrock performer RPM's, F-cam, Headers, 2-1/2" dual exhaust, 4R70W w/ 3000 stall converter, 17" 99 Cobra wheels, 86 Mustang halo seats, etc. I actually offered to sell it to Jim one time when I saw him at the swap meet in Perry GA. I'll see if I can find some pictures of the swap to keep Jim motivated!!

[ZephyrEFI]

That would be cool!

[48fordnut]

Got off my duff yesterday and started and finished the cardboard cover between the back seat and trunk area. I didn't have a pattern so it was a bunch of trips. I also put the aluminized sound proofing/insulation on the back side.

Can any one give me a diagram of the seat belts mounting ,for the back? I also need the pic of a fuse panel from a 79 mustang with the correct fuse sizes. Mine are the plastic ones.

[48fordnut]

SCORE
I have a tilt column coming to me. No details till I get it.

[ZephyrEFI]

Sweet.

[48fordnut]

Rec my tilt column from Kelly Lane today. So much in love. Got a full sched this week, but I think I can get it together for next week.

This is something I really wanted.

Thanks my friend

[Shadylane]

Anytime, Buddy!

[48fordnut]

Put those pics of your car here. It's a great looking piece.

[ukravit]

Any updates or are you too busy driving it all the time?

[uglybox]

Bump.
Love the car and the determination. Any updates?

[48fordnut]

WoW,I'm back. I have been thru a living hell trying to get on here. Comp was hacked and had to do some work.tried with the mods to get connected.
Any way I'm back. Haven't done anything with car, it's been too hot for a old man.
Thanks for those that ask.
I will be back on the dash in a couple of weeks. This has been the longest time above 90 degrees almost 90 days.

[48fordnut]

It's been a long hot summer,now fall and I have to fall sick,walking pneumonia.
Before that happened I was able to get the tilt column in and hooked up. Have plans for the winter.i know it's about that now.

[48fordnut]

It's been a long hot summer,now fall and I have to fall sick,walking pneumonia.
Before that happened I was able to get the tilt column in and hooked up. Have plans for the winter.i know it's about that now.

[ZephyrEFI]

Yeah, i had that.
Glad you made some progress! Things are VERY slow for me too.

[48fordnut]

Hope to get back on the car this spring.

[SVTKID92]

I love that maroon color. Reminds me of a thunderbolt.

[48fordnut]

Thanks.The bolts and falcons were close in size as well as the fairmont .All box.

[48fordnut]

It is with much regret that I have to post this. My wife of 34 yrs has alzheimers and it is getting worse.That being said it is with regret that I will not be able to complete this project. I am selling other projects in order to spend time with her and care for her.I haven't decided on a price ,but it comes with a completd interior(1200.,8.8 5 lugs 93 eng with a carb,93 aod trans, many other things. Gt40p heads, complete exhaust, good floors no rust, surface rust only.slick bumpers. coil overs and caster camber plates,dark windows. Take me a week to go thru all I have done. It is just overpowering at this time.That and being 77 yrs old ,I don't have the spring in my step any more.

[Patrick Olsen]

Sorry to hear about your wife. My mother has dementia, so I have at least some idea of what you're going through.

[Fearnot]

Wow brother, I am so sorry to hear that. Many prayers for you, your wife and family. Unfortunately, I've been reminded many times in the last 8 years how much more family means than these old cars. Cars are what ties us all together around here but family and living is what's important. I sure hope you can find a new owners for your projects that will care for them like you would. Keep us updated if you can.

[ZephyrEFI]

I'm sorry, man. You should at least buy something "done" you can cruise!

[xctasy]

It is with much regret that I have to post this. My wife of 34 yrs has alzheimers and it is getting worse.That being said it is with regret that I will not be able to complete this project. I am selling other projects in order to spend time with her and care for her.I haven't decided on a price ,but it comes with a completed interior(1200.,8.8 5 lugs 93 eng with a carb,93 aod trans, many other things. Gt40p heads, complete exhaust, good floors no rust, surface rust only.slick bumpers. coil overs and caster camber plates,dark windows. Take me a week to go thru all I have done. It is just overpowering at this time.That and being 77 yrs old ,I don't have the spring in my step any more.

Oh wow.

First, sorry for you and your true love. I cant begin to understand what you are going thru.


Second, 77 is still young these days.


Dementia is a broad spectrum term for a range of medical reference points to do with memory retention. Its a label.

How you deal with it is your new un-folding plan. Your actions and attitude are Noble.


(I have been involved for 11 years as a trained Heath Care assistant, specializing in palliative , hospital level and Dementia care, mostly night shift care giving with what we call n New Zealand RN's (Registered Nurses). My mother, aunties, uncles are Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Nurses, its a family thing. Our rest homes are like 75 to 120 people affairs.)

[83gtstang]

Can you tell me more about your steel wheel combo? 4 lug?

[Patrick Olsen]

Can you tell me more about your steel wheel combo? 4 lug?

The pics in this post show the wheels have 10 lugnut holes, so they would be dual-drilled 5-lug wheels. That also jives with his comments about SN95 brakes.

[48fordnut]

Can you tell me more about your steel wheel combo? 4 lug?

Good question. I have the aerostar rear axle conversion, for 5 lug.2 rt side aerostar axles and a left side brake backing plate. Easy and works well with larger brakes.Don't get the chance to be on here as much as before. The wheels are custom made with 5.25 back space ,8'' wide.