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I have to be honest, when I first saw the car I thought “WTH, why did you buy that piece of junk?” lol. But you can do a lot with that car. V8, AOD, IRS? It will be a pretty good car when your done. You will have to change the k-member for whatever motor swap you do. 3.3 k-member is different than 2.3, 3.8, and 5.0 k-member. It might be easier to get parts donated than a whole crate engine, then just build the motor yourself.
Okay I am seriously impressed by all the awesome camera angles. I also make YouTube videos and I really respect your video making skills!
Oh, and the car is kick ass too!
Interesting choice. Is that a carburetor hiding under that air cleaner?
I’d like your videos to show putting this car in good form. and the usual commentary, before doing the alterations.
SWEET
Eric you just caused me to have a boat load of memories. My first car was a ’77 Ford Fairmont, god I loved that old junker. I bought mine for $50 a year before I got my license and rebuilt the engine,carburetor and starter. Same engine the 200 Thriftpower, nice.
I made an account just to talk about your car purchase! I think it is a cool project! I’ve been a fan of Fox Mustangs for a LONG time and I’m currently working on my “dream project” a 1992 Notch back with a 408 in it… It takes LOTS of $$$ if you want to do it right, so I’m taking my time… I hope you do your car right and don’t cut corners like most people do with swaps.. I like your ideas with keeping the car stock, but I would implore you to look into getting a wrecked 89-93 Mustang as a doner. Are you planning on going injected? You talked about sticking with the auto, but then you stated that you liked to drive a stick! I’m telling ya, go with you gut and get the stick! You can still keep the sleeper look with a stick, they put sticks in the wagon car, if I recall anyway… Also, while you’re swapping V8 car parts, I would look into a 94-95 mustang 5 lug conversion, better wheel options, better brakes… Really looking forward to seeing what you do… Would like to know more plans… Have fun and stick with a budget, don’t go wild all at once like a lot of guys do… I hope you don’t mind my $0.02 Eric, if you’d like more ideas, I’d be happy to share!
A Ford :woohoo: and a potential mustang :woohoo: :silly:
I’m convinced Eric saw my post about getting a muscle car and was tired of hearing about my mustang issues so decided to go American lol. I’m lookin forward to this new series of vids!
Thanks Eric! =D
Funny what time can do to a car to make it cool…
That was one of the most garden variety cars of its time, akin to the modern day Crown Victoria which graces the highways to Florida going at 55 mph in the right lane with the turn signal blinker left on…
My Dad bought one of those cars new for my grandmother in 1979 (the mercury version)… As I recall he said he got a great deal on it… I want to say he got it for just under 10k (and that was the Mercury, more bells and whistles).
I also recall a news broadcast in the 80’s that said the Columbus, OH Police department was happy when they found out they were getting new cars and getting rid of their Fairmonts… Their complaint was that the interior was too small… Probably the cops who got them were used to driving the big land yachts of the 1970’s…. But you didn’t look like you had any issues with it..
The only thing that could surprise someone more would be to have gotten the wagon version and turned that into your “Draggin Wagon” and blow away people with that grocery getter..
I am very surprised at how good of condition that is as well… Sounds like your stereotypical Grandma car that was just driven to church and the Grocery store…
Looking forward to seeing more of this!
-Karl
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=79877]I’m sure this was a bit unexpected but I think it will work out well. What are your thoughts?
[/quote]What can I say?
Great choice, both eastethically, strategically, affectively 🙂
She’s in great shape, I’m amazed you found her out of the whole bunch of oldies.Great camera angles you got for the drivearound, how many cameras do you have now???? :woohoo:
I really hope that before upgrading her to a sleeper you’ll take the time to service her, to show all of us the intricacies of a fully “analog” 😆 car
HER CARB!
I want to see it naked! You showed so much of her and still the air filter (the underwear 😆 ) wasn’t removed….I can’t see the time when you do look into that carb! :cheer:And what about your expression while driving?
Almost identical to that loving one when you last drove your Galaxie, AWESOME!You seem to have turned younger again, really!
Great video all in all!
P.S: you have a message in your biz mailbox, HINT HINT! 😆
Have a good afternoon and evening
Live long and prosper (and stay dirty!)
10nico
Eric! This is a great car. I have to agree that grandpa fresh is absoulutely the way to keep this car. It’s too nice to really cut up. You could strap a turbo to that I6 but I think guys like MCM have covered that subject in depth. So do what you want, I will support you all the way. I’m not a Ford guy but I love anything from 1975-87. So do what you want.
Although I would name her “Jane” because it’s a plain Jane vehicle. Because you keep calling Oliver “her” and I’m not sure he/she/it would like that.
Regards,
Nicholas ClarkHello Nicholas!
Interesting topic about the name.
I was a little taken off guard about the name, to the point I was not sure I understood it correctly 😆But….what about Olivia? 🙂
Reminds me of Olivia Dunham from the Fringe tv show, and also of course of Popeye’s girlfriend 😉
However, if I was a car, whatever gender (he/she/it), I’d just be flattered and honored to be Eric’s car! :woohoo:
Live long and prosper (and stay dirty!)
10nico
Eric, I want to start off by saying I absolutely love the car. I think you made a very interesting choice, it was a complete surprise for me! I also absolutely love the idea of keeping the outside looking pretty much stock, I think that a subtle drop on the car will also make it look great.
That being said, I was rather disappointed when you said you want to keep it automatic. The second I saw that your car is automatic I immediately got excited for an auto to manual video. I also think that a manual would do very little to detract from the sleeper look that you’re going for, assuming you do the clean and professional job that I know you would do.
Also, I would love to donate a little money to your project. If you set up an easy donation system, i’m sure that many of your viewers would be willing to donate a little cash to repay you for all of your dedication and great videos. If just 100 people donated 20 bucks, you’d have another two grand right there!
-Stay DirtyI too have been looking for one of these.
Start with the big pieces first.
Engine: Ford Motorsports Z460 M-6007-Z460FFT
Trans: 6X SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION PACKAGE; SMALL BLOCK FORD BELLHOUSING & PADDLE SHIFTER
Rear End: 2004 Cobra IRS ; these pop up on ebay from time to time
I would choose Kenny Brown for my chassis strengthening; Subframe connectors, Jacking rails, Matrix brace, Strut tower brace and lower k-member brace.
Front suspension could consist of Stock LCA, 04 ball joint, 94-95 spindles, Baer 14 brake kit
and maybe tri-bar factory wheels[quote=”Superman” post=79889]I have to be honest, when I first saw the car I thought “WTH, why did you buy that piece of junk?” lol. But you can do a lot with that car. V8, AOD, IRS? It will be a pretty good car when your done. You will have to change the k-member for whatever motor swap you do. 3.3 k-member is different than 2.3, 3.8, and 5.0 k-member. It might be easier to get parts donated than a whole crate engine, then just build the motor yourself.[/quote]
I didn’t know about the K member. I’ll have to do some more research on that. Honestly, I’m not looking to build the engine, I’d rather go with a crate and not have to worry about it. It’s also often cheaper to go that rout. Who knows, perhaps Jegs or someone like that might come along and want to sponsor the build.
[quote=”Xyius” post=79890]Okay I am seriously impressed by all the awesome camera angles. I also make YouTube videos and I really respect your video making skills!
Oh, and the car is kick ass too![/quote]
Thanks!
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