'66-'67 Fairlane Stockers

69Cobra · 01-26-2013, 11:45 AM

Yes I believe its like 17 miles. Ray Smith bought it at Fuller Ford in downtown Cincy and drove it to his home in Harrison. He just restored it a few years ago but unfortunately Ray passed away back in October. Ray Smith and Dallas Kelly were racing partners for many years. I believe they started out with a '64 Galaxie Lightweight then went to the 67 you have pictured and then to the T-Bolt that Dallas just finished a top notch restoring job on. They were the "Wrecking Crew".

I've been following your post on selling your Dad's old car. I don't know your situation but I hope you reconsider.

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 01-26-2013, 12:07 PM

Dad always tols me that story too. He was friends with Dallas Kelly.
If my A car dont sell I will race it again. I have two boys in college so it would be a few years before I could swing it.
I still am in need of a enclosed trailer. 24' or 22' at bare minimum. Dad sold has Pace 24' before he passed. It was one of the nicest he ever had.

69Cobra · 01-26-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Jordan (3223) A/S

Dad always tols me that story too. He was friends with Dallas Kelly.
If my A car dont sell I will race it again. I have two boys in college so it would be a few years before I could swing it.
I still am in need of a enclosed trailer. 24' or 22' at bare minimum. Dad sold has Pace 24' before he passed. It was one of the nicest he ever had.

Yep. Our Dad's were friends also. Dad was just telling me that he talked to your Dad probably one of the last times he had the car out at Edgewater. Dad said that he just came back from out west with it somewhere Missouri or Kansas maybe. Anyways, if it were me I would much rather have the car and gather what you need over time than to not have it at all. Money is just money if that car to you is like our car to me. Its part of the family.

Also, if I were you before you get it back out. Give Blair Patrick a call and have him go through it to make sure there aren't any issues from it sitting. That way you don't go out a loose a high end engine over something. If you want to just enjoy the car with your boys go run some UMTR races (stick shift race) with it. The UMTR South have races at Edgewater, Bluegrass or I-64 I think it is now, Beech Bend and Ohio Valley maybe. If you click on this link http://www.umtrnorth.com/forums/default.asp you will probably have to register but after you do that go to the UMTR South thread and check out this years schedule and go check out a race.

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 01-26-2013, 01:44 PM

The motor needs freshened thats for sure. I do all my engine work but all I need is a good speed shop. I always had all my machine work done at Holbrooks in Detroit. Keith Craft did the last round of engine work.

We came back from Texas when your dad was talking to mine. We went to the Motorplex.

Rory, you are who I think I got the picture from. I was just now putting that all together. lol

Dwight Southerland · 01-27-2013, 06:26 PM

Lee -

These are for you, in respect for your Dad:

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sonny427 · 01-27-2013, 08:57 PM

3 more Fairlanes from Sweden.

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 01-27-2013, 10:25 PM

Very nice Dwight. I remember those races. You and dad raced allot for class. Looks like Indy and Bowling Green. If I remember, I think you outran us at Bowling Green....

Geerhead55 · 04-07-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sonny427

3 more Fairlanes from Sweden.

Is it possible that one, if not two, of these Fairlanes were from a racing family out here in the western United States?
Danny Durham

01-26-2013, 11:45 AM	#1
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: '66-'67 Fairlane Stockers Yes I believe its like 17 miles. Ray Smith bought it at Fuller Ford in downtown Cincy and drove it to his home in Harrison. He just restored it a few years ago but unfortunately Ray passed away back in October. Ray Smith and Dallas Kelly were racing partners for many years. I believe they started out with a '64 Galaxie Lightweight then went to the 67 you have pictured and then to the T-Bolt that Dallas just finished a top notch restoring job on. They were the "Wrecking Crew". I've been following your post on selling your Dad's old car. I don't know your situation but I hope you reconsider. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

01-26-2013, 12:07 PM	#2
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: '66-'67 Fairlane Stockers Dad always tols me that story too. He was friends with Dallas Kelly. If my A car dont sell I will race it again. I have two boys in college so it would be a few years before I could swing it. I still am in need of a enclosed trailer. 24' or 22' at bare minimum. Dad sold has Pace 24' before he passed. It was one of the nicest he ever had. __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

01-26-2013, 01:44 PM	#4
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: '66-'67 Fairlane Stockers The motor needs freshened thats for sure. I do all my engine work but all I need is a good speed shop. I always had all my machine work done at Holbrooks in Detroit. Keith Craft did the last round of engine work. We came back from Texas when your dad was talking to mine. We went to the Motorplex. Rory, you are who I think I got the picture from. I was just now putting that all together. lol __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

01-27-2013, 06:26 PM	#5
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: '66-'67 Fairlane Stockers Lee - These are for you, in respect for your Dad: =

01-27-2013, 08:57 PM	#6
sonny427 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 2 Likes: 10 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '66-'67 Fairlane Stockers 3 more Fairlanes from Sweden. Attached Thumbnails

01-27-2013, 10:25 PM	#7
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: '66-'67 Fairlane Stockers Very nice Dwight. I remember those races. You and dad raced allot for class. Looks like Indy and Bowling Green. If I remember, I think you outran us at Bowling Green.... __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car. Last edited by Lee Jordan (3223) A/S; 01-27-2013 at 10:33 PM.