[Mgoentzel]

Hi old new Ford owner and now a new old Ford owner.

I found a 1963 Fairlane for a song and was needing any input whatsoever on where to find good replacement parts for the interior. I’m not dealing with a ground up restoration project. I need seats redone and attached, rubber and seals, electrical work, and fix the very rear frame rails. All metal is original, straight and true, no body work, chrome is discolored but not rusty. Engine is an older 70’s 302 and we are thinking the C4 is as old.

My plan: I would like to put in a 347 or bore the existing 302 (block age and H/O dependent). Beef up the trans and maybe the rear end.

Update the electrical/lights/radio. Maybe power brakes and steering, but definitely a disc brake swap on at least the front. Before I forget I’d like to attach a seat so I can drive it without slipping around inside the car.

 

[Iowan]

I believe it was Dearborn Classics that had everything you need to do your interior, I mean everything.
I have a 64 500 with a very healthy 289 c4 combination so I had an 8.8 narrowed with 9" ends so I could use 31 spline 9" axles. The 8" even with good parts is limited to 350hp or so with an automatic transmission. More than likely you will need to address the rear springs as some of the leafs are probably broken. Looks like you have a great project there I've had my 64 sence 2000 when it was just a young pup...
Have fun and good luck I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[rc_flyer]

I got replacement seat covers for my '62 Falcon wagon from Autokrafters. They were $500 but were excellent quality. Check out some videos on YouTube for instructions on how to install the seat covers yourself. It's not as hard as you might think and will save you a lot of money over taking it to an upholstery shop.

 

[Barry in Jax]

Time and time again, I see seat covers that are duplicates of original save one important feature: No embossing on the upper seat cover. Near misses are never satisfying. ProFit Interiors out of Alabama has almost all the embossing patterns from the past to make your re-upholstery job correct in most every detail. Give Libby Cheek a call there; they were very, very easy to work with.