DESCRIPTION:
Here is a rare opportunity to own a professionally built 1964 Ford Fairlane 454 Stroker FE Thunderbolt tribute who’s engineering, and performance is beyond what the Ford Motor Company had in mind when they contracted Dearborn Steel Tubing to design and build the original “T-Bolts” back in 1963. As you can see in the video, both the power and handling of this Fairlane makes it a strong performer and a pleasure to drive. The sale includes documents and photographs of the ‘ground up’ build that was completed in 2015. It has been driven less than 9,000 miles in that time and never raced or tracked.
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Please note the compression on the engine is 12:1 and it should be run on 110 octane fuel or higher.
This T-Bolt tribute is currently on its third owner who removed the ‘stickers’ from one side of the car to give it both a subtle appearance as well as a ‘60’s competition look. There are no paint imperfections from the decal removal. Please note the owner WILL NOT remove the decals from the other side. It is an option left open to the new owner to perform.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine & Transmission:
427 FE Ford (side oiler) bored and stroked to 454 cu in. Forged crank and pistons at 12:1 compression ratio. Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads port matched to the medium riser intake manifold with (2) Holley 467 cfm carburetors. Thunderbolt ‘airbox’ uses air filters in the inner headlight bezels. Melling high pressure oil pump with external filter, and custom 7-quart oil pan. Heads are fitted with roller rocker arms and the cam is a sold lifter. MSD billet distributor and 6AL box. Dougs long tube headers into 2 ½” side exhaust with FlowMaster mufflers and electronic cut-outs.
Braided line used throughout with standard size 16 gallon fuel tank and electric fuel pump. Thermostatically controlled fan and oversized radiator keeps the car running cool, even in the heat of summer.
Transmission is a Richmond 6-speed operated by a Wilwood hydraulic clutch system with a 11” McLeod clutch pack, blow-proof bell housing, and aluminum flywheel.
Chassis:
Complete and professionally installed frame with Mustang II power rack & pinion steering, Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes (non power), powder coated custom upper & lower control arms with QA1 adjustable coil over shocks. Rear differential is a 4-bar powder coated 9” Ford with 4.11:1 gears, QA1 adjustable coil over shocks, Detroit locker, and 31 spline axles. Wheels are 15” American Racing Torque Thrusts with 195/65/15 Goodyear front tires and Mickey Thompson 275/60/15 drag radials on the rear.
Body & Paint:
The steel body was completely stripped and prepped before the 2-stage Wimbledon White paint was applied. The only fiberglass on the car is the hood. Rear fender wells have been mini-tubbed, transmission tunnel enlarged for 6-speed, custom front inner fender wells with shock towers removed. Battery and shut off relocated to the trunk. All wiring was professionally done and diagrams are included. Front and rear bumpers are powder coated.
Interior:
New interior includes light weight seats, refurbished factory gauges, aftermarket oil pressure and water temperature gauges, vintage tachometer, and Hurst shifter. Please note there is no heater. Plastic floor matting like real TBolts instead of carpeting. Windows and chrome are in excellent condition.
Selling because of too many toys.
