1963 fairlane???????

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The little 170 cuber. Quite a nice car to meander in. Underpowered, but a six seater with a nice 115 inch wheel base is a good size today. And people look.

Stock engine was the smooth, quiet four bearing Pursuit 170, with a manual 3 on the tree column shift, without syncro on first, IIRC, then 221V8, optional 260. I think the 200 was a 64.5 thing, and it wasn't untill later that the seven bearing 200's cam out.

Plenty of scope for improvement. A later seven bearing 200 'may' go in if it doesn't have a big bell housing, but I'm not sure what happens if its a two-stage or C4. And the manual isn't the same as the later all-syncro boxes.

Best you talk to Al. He's got the monoply on great info for these forgotten Fords.
 
What is the fifth digit of the VIN? Is it a T or a U? I'm showing that the 200 was available in the Fairlane in '63. If it is a 200, it would be the early version with four main bearings.

Also look on the passenger side of the block for a casting number.

144/170: C3DZ-6010-B

200: C3OZ-6010-E or -F

The number may be different if the engine has been swapped...let us know...we're here to help!

P.S.: Where in NC are you?
 
did I hear someone call me?


put 20k on my 270 so far..can hardly believe it myself. been fine fo rme. I get about 20 mpg tops out around 75-80mph. but a great car on the highway. is this a 500 or base model?

nick
 
hey rusty ol red,
Are you interested in another fairlane. May have 1 or two available or some good parts

I am in NC as well

Darin
 
after scraping some grimy buildup of of the top of the air filter cover i found a sticker that said 200..........so i guess it is safe to assume it is a 200. right? also thomasville nc, and the fairlane is not for me, i am loking info up for a friend. thanks for the help guys.
 
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