66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions

Richard Grant · 08-31-2015, 07:03 PM

The Hall's (I believe) ran a Wagon in G/SA several years ago. Apparently the combo was not competitive even though RJ's Sedan was one bad stocker. Maybe one of the Hall's or RJ could comment on why it wasn't a good choice.

mtkawboy · 08-31-2015, 07:54 PM

Wheelbase is shorter then a coupe, they are built on a Falcon chassis with Fairlane sheet metal. We ran one in E/S in the very early 70s in Div 2 with a 427/410 until I put it on the roof on 7 inch tires.

Bob Don · 08-31-2015, 08:00 PM

Just out of curiousity, is the "fresh air hood" (factory scoop) NHRA legal on the 66-67 Fairlane wagon?

Billy Nees · 08-31-2015, 08:04 PM

Yes, with the 427.

dmir55 · 08-31-2015, 10:54 PM

REMEMBER. They, NHRA, are not worried about the boosters in ANY carb in stock class! The Autolite carb has bolt in booster assemblies. You can find a multitude of booster assemblies for these carbs in any junk yard. The reason that NHRA allows this is because they let the injected cars use any injectors for fuel flow. A friend, former national record holder, pushed for this change. When we were in tear down they never measured the boosters. NHRA are only worried about the venture i.d. and the throttle plate size. The only booster not allowed is the tube type ,aka, shear booster.

Larry Hill · 09-01-2015, 06:35 AM

427/410 with a stick! WAY WAY COOL

Glenn Briglio · 09-01-2015, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmir55

REMEMBER. They, NHRA, are not worried about the boosters in ANY carb in stock class! The Autolite carb has bolt in booster assemblies. You can find a multitude of booster assemblies for these carbs in any junk yard. The reason that NHRA allows this is because they let the injected cars use any injectors for fuel flow. A friend, former national record holder, pushed for this change. When we were in tear down they never measured the boosters. NHRA are only worried about the venture i.d. and the throttle plate size. The only booster not allowed is the tube type ,aka, shear booster.

Is this for real?

RJ Sledge · 09-01-2015, 10:58 AM

I agree with Rusty, with everything else that they letting get by I don't think they want to hassle with things like that. You can change factory seats with Kirkeys, different steering wheels, interior can be run with or without back seats, change year models with a pen etc. Stock Eliminator has progressed(?) to the point of no return and for several reasons. We are racing 50+ year old vehicles in a lot of cases and parts and supplies are not available at any cost.

I don't necessarily agree with it, but that's the way it is.....

Rusty, thanks again for your help, your SS car looks great and I hope it runs as good as it looks.

I need some more of that type trim for my other 67 2d Sedan if you have or know of any I would appreciate a heads up. I have a lot of 66/67 pieces if you need any.

Thanks

RJ

08-31-2015, 07:03 PM	#1
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions The Hall's (I believe) ran a Wagon in G/SA several years ago. Apparently the combo was not competitive even though RJ's Sedan was one bad stocker. Maybe one of the Hall's or RJ could comment on why it wasn't a good choice. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

08-31-2015, 07:54 PM	#2
mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 282 Likes: 186 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions Wheelbase is shorter then a coupe, they are built on a Falcon chassis with Fairlane sheet metal. We ran one in E/S in the very early 70s in Div 2 with a 427/410 until I put it on the roof on 7 inch tires.

08-31-2015, 08:00 PM	#3
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,116 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions Just out of curiousity, is the "fresh air hood" (factory scoop) NHRA legal on the 66-67 Fairlane wagon? __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,494 Likes: 3,596 Liked 7,734 Times in 1,739 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions Yes, with the 427. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

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dmir55 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: northern Minnesota Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions REMEMBER. They, NHRA, are not worried about the boosters in ANY carb in stock class! The Autolite carb has bolt in booster assemblies. You can find a multitude of booster assemblies for these carbs in any junk yard. The reason that NHRA allows this is because they let the injected cars use any injectors for fuel flow. A friend, former national record holder, pushed for this change. When we were in tear down they never measured the boosters. NHRA are only worried about the venture i.d. and the throttle plate size. The only booster not allowed is the tube type ,aka, shear booster.

09-01-2015, 06:35 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,714 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions 427/410 with a stick! WAY WAY COOL __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-01-2015, 10:58 AM	#8
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions I agree with Rusty, with everything else that they letting get by I don't think they want to hassle with things like that. You can change factory seats with Kirkeys, different steering wheels, interior can be run with or without back seats, change year models with a pen etc. Stock Eliminator has progressed(?) to the point of no return and for several reasons. We are racing 50+ year old vehicles in a lot of cases and parts and supplies are not available at any cost. I don't necessarily agree with it, but that's the way it is..... Rusty, thanks again for your help, your SS car looks great and I hope it runs as good as it looks. I need some more of that type trim for my other 67 2d Sedan if you have or know of any I would appreciate a heads up. I have a lot of 66/67 pieces if you need any. Thanks RJ