ABANDONED '67 Fairlane Pulled From its Grave After 35 Years!

[@Thecraig909]

Don't forget to drop a like if you enjoyed! Thanks everyone!

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Build a lead sled Craig. 🎅🎄❄️🦌 👨🏼‍🔧 🤘👀🤘

[@adamthompson8165]

I really enjoyed this Craig I've been watching for years and I'm amazed with this collection

[@earltoews249]

That would be a C code 289 originally, not a 302 as they weren’t available until 1968. Your videos are great. Glad to see young guy’s interested in old Fords. 👍👍

[@greenjuice4477]

My dad has a 1966 ford fairline 500 with a 390 big block and a 4 speed manual my grandfather bought it in 1971 in a car lot

[@gonzalogonzalez4971]

Cool story man, I think a light resto with a 347 and a 5 speed will make that car a looker and super fun to drive.

[@kennethchapman9564]

I have owned six mustangs and a 68 Cougar XR7 but I have always been a Fairlane/Torino/Mercury Cyclone guy, I have owned a 65 Fairlane 2dr hardtop K code, 67 Fairlane GTA with a 428cj, a 70 Torino Cobra 429scj, a 66 Mercury Cyclone GT with a 427 4spd. Great cars! 66+67 Fairlane my favorite body style. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DavidSmith-fs4nt]

Thanks for being involved in saving those old Fords and sharing it with everyone. I've heard there were places out west that still had vintage cars that weren't total rust buckets . Everything in the east is pretty much rotted away unless it's been put away in a barn somewhere but I believe just about all the barn finds are gone. I was 10 years old when that Fairlane rolled off the assembly line, so I remember them back when they were new. Personally I'd like to see it restored as an R code car even though it didn't start out that way. Ford had a silver blue color that year that really is sharp. Keep it factory height. Good luck. No matter what you do it'll great.

[@scottbenke7182]

You need help decoding the door tag on that 1967 Fairlane? 302 engines didn't come out until 1968.

[@xozindustries7451]

What a great story at the end, it’s amazing how many peoples lives each person touches weather they realize it or not

[@HammerPowered]

This whole series of videos was amazing. Thank you to the Olmstead family for allowing the filming of this stuff - we got such a small glimpse of what was all there but what you could see was an amazing collection. As for the "500" - man, bummer it wasn't an original big block car. I really don't know what to do with it. Part of me wants to see it brought all the way back, part of me wants to just let the imagination run and do something crazy. Guess I gotta sleep on it lol.

[@maxnichols1727]

Craig, I really don't know what too say. These videos were the best. You have the HEART, PASSION and SOUL of a true car guy. You are blessed with the ability to bring that out in other people. Thank you for what you do. Fairlanes have always been thought of as heavy and slow. I think a great looking simple street sleeper would be fantastic. Again, THANK YOU Craig.

[@garycook2355]

Craig, you and all of the other folks who were engaged in this enterprise to save a big chunk of Ford history are to be congratulated for all of your efforts. as a son of a Ford guy whose blood runs Ford blue I can only marvel at the great cars you have saved not to mention all of the parts and pieces. I took my drivers test in a 61 Ford four door victoria (yes I am that old)so seeing the 61 skyliner certainly reasonated with me. As a fellow Cali native (Fresno) I salute you.Have a great 23. 😎 🏁

[@brettjones5041]

awesome stuff mate . awesome family . all those fantastic fords . merry christmas all

[@jesterr7133]

That Thunderbird convertible was amazing. You don't see those much anymore. You guys were lucky to find one.

[@jimelzea7441]

What wonderful story Craig! Thank you for sharing and sharing this family’ story! Merry Christmas Craig!

[@EPstroker]

Wow......all the cool old ford iron. Brings back memories of my 69 Galaxie 500 I had back in the 90s. That Fairlane has potential to be a super cool machine, that bad boy is just asking for a big FE tire melting big block. Or a cleveland......or heck build a" boat anchor" sleeper hot rodded 400. They are cheap to be had. A friend in high-school had a 66 with a hot 390. That car would burn the tires for as far as you wanted it to. Good memories of my youth.

[@brucegilbert4413]

Thank you Craig for filming this wonderful collection and I know that you and your mates will always find and keep them on the road so future generations can enjoy them 🙂

[@jamesbigham9036]

Thank you for sharing this series it meant a lot. The special message at the end of this video spoke volumes as someone who has lost both parents and my uncle I can definitely relate to this

[@danssmokintreasures]

Great series....Thanks for sharing.

[@brianpauley4831]

The '66 Fairlane was the real prize of that lot in my opinion. I mentally started it's rebuild as soon as I saw it lifted up. Take good care of her.

[@chrismosmeier555]

Great series, I love the passion everyone of you showed. Great work

[@Stugots70]

66 and 67 fairlanes my favorite cars. Hopefully you do a long series with this! Awesome!

[@johnkinney5655]

Amazing and heart warming video series… the world needs more people like you Craig…!!

[@christopherreynolds8873]

Craig, I enjoyed every minute of this video. For young lady who wrote the passage at the end, you are stronger than you realize, bless you and your family. As for filling shoes, I have always said bring your own. Do the best you can everyday, make your own legacy by keeping your loved in your hearts.

[@s60t5M]

Dad has a 68 sitting in a barn. Been there for 35 year. Thank you for the inspiration. 68 sedan, 500 trim, 289 in lime gold

[@65f100352]

Love the fairlane! Back in the early '80s, a coworker friend of mine had nearly The Identical color 67 Fairlane that he wanted to sell me. It was a 289 3 speed car, ran and drove great! He wanted 250 bucks for it. At the last minute he backed out. Oh well. So good to see you helping someone the way you did! Even better to know that he is in eternity with the Lord now, and enjoying the afterlife! I would like to see you put a 460 in it and make a drag car out of it. Or maybe a good four barrel Cleveland with a four-speed. Either way, those are great finds! Never see those in the midwest at all. I'm jealous! LOL

[@jesterr7133]

The pink convertible was awesome. That will be a beautiful car when it is back on the road. There must be a cool story to that car.

[@davidcatlette9697]

Built big block ! 4 speed ! 4:56 rears 31 spline axles ! Full roll gauge ! Paint back too the original color base clear coat

[@KrishnaDraws]

I can't wait for you to tackle the Fairlaine. Great video, Craig.

[@danderson9881]

Touching Story, thank you for the Vid work. Good to see Ford people, using classic Fords, to rescue some Historic Fords!

[@jimhickey2276]

Love your videos. Our family's been watching you from the start. If I had one of those, I'd rally car that baby! They're a natural for the rallies and that whole vintage late 60s racer look on that car and the fun you'll have with it will be amazing. Keep it up, you're doing great!

[@mikepoint4717]

What a legacy that man was a true car guy through and through, I feel the car deserves to be on the road and driven . And a 302 manual fitted with a all black interior is the only way to go !

[@nealbee59]

great story Craig! thanks for sharing it with us. As to the Fairlane, I think it would make a cool street car.

[@shanedixon3675]

Sweet car. I've heard the producers wanted the Bullit Mustang to be chased by a Fairlane but went charger instead. Maybe make it the never was bullet chase car.

[@colinwheeler4166]

U mentioned the sweet Ftruck lariat, but that lime green bronco was sweet too. Squarebirds are cool too.

[@OutlawGman92]

Car would be cool setup with that 410FE you have and a built up c6

[@mdmiller3841]

Kudos to you Craig. Found you while following Mr. McCool. You two are both prob 25 yrs my junior, but I could learn a lot from you both. Keep it up!

[@bennetfox]

Dude OMG I saw you on Powernation where they interviewed you at Ford fest! That was so awesome and unexpected! Congrats!!!

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Wow that is that man's entire life right there in the barn, his life's work there was so much!!! Dude that's so awesome

[@fredclements6843]

My best friend in high school had one we worked on it all threw high school. He lost control of it 3 weeks after graduating an died in the crash. Every time I see one I think of him he was a gentle giant couldn’t ask for a better man.

[@littlecabinknives8954]

This has been an awesome series thanks for sharing his story with us craig.

[@mblake0420]

You know the car industry sucks when everyone is scrambling to save anything and everything from the past.

[@johncools5424]

Man that thing is awesome! I just picked up a 66 comet caliente factory 289 v8 4 speed car. It's in about the same shape as your car lol. Just got finished rebuilding the front end and am currently building a high compression 302 for that I got givin. I can't wait to see this thing progress! Awesome vid man

[@jasonmyers3847]

That '58 Thunderbird needs to be restored or restomodded. It would look awesome in turquoise again.

[@motownXJdad9565]

actually that would be a 289 car, 302 wasnt available until 68. i for one cannot wait until the build starts on the Fairlane. my Dad owned a couple of them in the 70s, one had a 427 sideoiler and 4 spd from his wrecked lightweight 64 Galaxie. green is my favorite color. a FE big block will bolt into that fairlane, the front enginebay and suspension is basically the same as a Mustang or Cougar

[@flyingace5057]

You could do like, a budget track/daily driver build with this thing

[@owenphillips3990]

This whole series was pretty cool and it's great that everything was saved.

[@sumthinsumthingarage7913]

That was an awesome collection. Sure would have been fun to be around all those Fords. Thanks for videoing all that you could.

[@robertjean659]

Very enjoyable watching this whole series. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@WillyMcCoy50]

I built 3 390's for my 64XL. The weight of the motor, antiquity of the power steering system and split intake manifold/head design were major drawbacks. The weight of the motor was very hard on the front suspension. Also power steering pump leaked onto PS ram causing rubber to deteriorate. The 302 and other 289 family can be made to be as powerful (torque/hp) as the FE and has been brought into the 21st century. Lighter too.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Big block, 4speed, 4:11. Rough in the bodywork, semi gloss paint.

[@cesarmagdaleno6009]

My dad had a 66 Fairlane. He picked it over the mustang because he like the way it launched with the 289 with a 2 barrel. It was also a 4 door so I don’t feel so bad he sold it. But if it was 2 door, it would have been a great loss. I hope to see you catch up to your projects and work on this one. By the way. I saw you on Power Nation.

[@russelblackwell6041]

brilliant video agree great team effort damn those 9" diffs bulletproof keep up the great video content looking forward to your next project

[@michaellucht6351]

My Dad a 61 and 67 Fairlane, I always loved the styling of the 60's Fords, now everything looks the same.

[@bricepetersen4017]

67 fairlane 500 was the first car my parents bought brand new. I love the body lines and stance. Been looking for one for years in the Midwest. I say bring it back to daily driver status. Looking forward to the galaxies finished and then the 67.

[@xozindustries7451]

NASCAR style road race car build would be my choice, grab a late model tube chassis car and put the body on it

[@aguyinnc2865]

I almost got a '67 Fairlane for my first car, back in 1973. I turned 16 that year, and looked at a mint white with black vinyl top, 289 car. But my Dad thought it was too much money lol. The '66 and '67 Fairlanes were some of the best looking cars Ford ever built. They're worth fixing, but I see a lot of blood, sweat, and tears (and $$$) going into this one!

[@kennethflusche7900]

I almost had one in 71 but it had 3 flat tires and a dead battery ended up with a 63 Rambler instead

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!! 👍👍

[@jscrummett]

Sweet score man, when I was 18 I had my eye on a '67 Fairlane for a grand, but it was missing the back window so I bought a '65 Galaxie500 for $700 instead, wish I'd gotten both. Caught you on Powernation the other day too, killin' it out there.

[@enjoythesho1992]

Are you trying to save that quarter panel? Well no s**t Sherlock lol

[@josephg41]

Maybe make it a Fairlane GT clone, 390 S code 4 speed, make it a hot rod, but don't lose the original look.

[@robertcandela266]

you will love to see the results if you totally fix it up as close as possible to perfection. I know because I pulled a 67 fairlane out of the junk yard and fixed it up. it sits in my garage now close to perfect. people stare at me when I drive it. every single time I drive it people give me a thumbs up. it was worth the four years it took me to fix it up. I have many parts if you need some. speedometer, nos hub caps etc., etc.,

[@jimearnest4342]

Broke my heart when you said drift car or beater

[@antoniopaquette4757]

Man if he starts a resto shop he’ll have so much work just from word of mouth and KZbin

[@HallsRodShop]

That 59 t-bird was super clean! I have a 60 hardtop saw some parts in your last videos I would have loved to save! Congrats on the Fairlane

[@governmentcalamari9785]

Junkyard build! 460 c4 or top loader repair some of the rot and wait till galaxys are done. Plus think I’d look good next to the f100

[@johnnymoody2740]

Awesome story. If it was mine, I'd do my best to restore it and put everything back as original and take it cruising and to car shows. Take before, during and after pics to show the progress that you put into it

[@frankhall4]

when I was a Kid.....a loooong time ago I had a 67 fairline hardtop model kit... Back in 1967... I liked that one..... yes I am that old.... was this in Ca? I noticed the California pepper tree you had to maneuver around and cut off to get it out.

[@JohnSlade1989baby]

Cant wait to start my 67 project! My dad had 1 and ive been after one my entire life!

[@danpechonick1905]

Damn man I can’t have a tear in my eyes at 9 am!! It’s amazing what can be done when the car community comes together that’s why I love what I do you guys were amazing for helping her and her family and from all the videos you have shown she knows her shit and knows what she’s doing thank u for sharing these videos… I’m not a ford guy at all but I subscribed to your channel because of these videos!! Good job young man you have restored my faith in the next generation lol

[@radders50]

You need a drag car to complete the fleet .. do it 😎

[@joshm1242]

Always amazed on the projects you acquire lol. Love the fresh content you always put out though. Can’t wait to see more of this beaut. 🤘🤙👍

[@joshm1242]

On another note, that Fairlane you found in the junkyard would’ve made an awesome parts car for this one lol

[@Thecraig909]

@@joshm1242 ;) That's exactly what it was for. I've owned this car for over 2 years now.

[@faerieSAALE]

The 1966 and 1967 FORD Fairlane Fastback GT with the 390 in. engine and four-speed manual on the floor is the one you want. The only thing is - 99% of them that exist have been found, restored, and are nearly worth 80 to 90 K for really good ones! Those two are my bucket list dream cars.

[@smokey3271]

A clean grand touring autocross build would be nice. I have a 67 fairlane I am working on. I can't wait to see the build.

[@johnsarian_cu]

After watching the entire series I have to believe that's perhaps the biggest and certainly best preserved collection of 50-70s Fords and parts. Wonder of the Fairlane is a good candidate for your truck motor as you ..."upgrade"....🤔

[@johnconnell1424]

I had the 67 galaxy 500 with a 390 V8 .it was yellow with white interior.glad to see these old cars being saved

[@TheCrackerBox]

Did you find all the parts for your 500 ?

[@andydekker544]

how about putting it away until you finish one of the 64 galaxies

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Congrats on the new project this is my dream car. I would hide a 428 scj under the hood and keep it very stock looking with widened stock rear wheels with a caltrac and 245 drag (maybe a 275 would work better with nitrous) radial. a two stage nitrous kit (100hp and 200hp) will help fan off any Hellcats that are local.

[@jackbarker59]

Craig all I can say is wow man this video is touching good job 😥 And the 67 its nothing to really save as a factory stock restoration. As an old drag racer from the late 70s. That car deserves to be a big block 427 or 428 tubbed strip car 11.20 12.30 superstock

[@mikeypl1957]

Spare tire on the back (54 Ford) is called a continental kit Craig🙂

[@fairlaneranch]

This was a great watch!! I would do a budget hot street car, A driver. Cheap maaco paint in Highland green. Used 5.0 5 speed and steep 3.90-4.11 gears. If you can do this for 10k or less you are a friggin super hero!!

[@mamabearandpapabear4689]

Slot mags, big and littles, glass packs in front of the rear tires. Old school , baby!

[@cajunroadwarrior]

Hilarious that guy had to ask if you where trying to save the quarter panel. wow!! lol

[@kevinslargent]

Awesome video man. That's sweet that it's a Highland Green car. I want to paint my 67 that color when it's done. I may have front and rear bumpers for you if you don't have them already. Let me know.

[@harryoffen9592]

Its will factory SBF 289 not 302 there. Love that shape , have one here is New Zealand it a small block too. Was told it was a factory big block but checked it out its only factory small block. Can't wait for you start on that. A nascar rep or a grasser would be cool? Nasty Windsor stroker and 4 speed manual?

[@Turbo_-cx6xr]

I think you should make the 1967 Fairlane into a burnout car

[@Stl5ltr]

Strait axle, solid lifter small block 4 speed.🤘

[@davidcombs8458]

Oh man…the ‘66-‘67 Fairlanes are some of my favorites!

[@Hooks94.2]

"I'm a little messed up, but will you take care of me for ever and ever?" I hope I can get around to the projects I want to build some day.

[@robertquartier9379]

that may not have been a high dollar car when it was originaly built but the fairlanes where in my opinion over looked as a performance car and sold as an entry level family car yeah you could get a gt or gta but they pushed the Mustangs as the performance car to buy. I currently have a 67 390 2bbl auto bench seat colum shift 500 2 door drum brake car thats being transformed into a small block auto car disc brake car that going to be my daily driver. loved the series of vids on this collection he was truly a visionary and man after my own heart. thanks Craig awesom vid

[@LoneWrencher]

have a 66 comet 428 4 speed,i have owned for 39 years.had many fairlanes and comets over the years

[@jasonmyers3847]

I can't wait to see you build your '67 Fairlane. I sure miss my '64.

[@williemoon7522]

what did you drive on the power tour ? i may have seen you come into north Bama

[@Patbooth1798]

What about the 59 T-Bird Convert with power windows ,AC and NO rust at the bottom any where. None of mine were that good in the 70s in Seattle Wa.

[@littlecabinknives8954]

Auto cross with a coyote would be nice 7 or 800 hp would maybe doer.

[@michaelray1590]

Enjoy the time you have with family. You don't know when there gone. I'm may be losing my father. He in bad health. I'll lost most of my family in the last 3 years. Take the time to be with them. Before it's to late

[@cowfrank]

Must be a dry hot place like here in phoenix Arizona not wanting to cut down anything creating shade. Looks like a mesquite.

[@coreyrowe2052]

To the Olmsted's. There is no shame in comparing your dad to Jesus! Jesus came to show us how men should be! Your dad exemplified that by carrying the weight he did. We need more examples of Jesus in this world, just like your dad! ❤️❤️❤️ The only problem I see is that Jesus was a Chevy man. . . . He walked everywhere he went! 🙂 Seriously though, your dad was a great example of who and what men should be! Thank you for sharing his legacy!!🙏🙏🙏

[@kevinpeters5324]

Great to see ya got too save the 68 Torino fer sure,my mom woulda loved tha a/c with outta doubt! 💯

[@mikeschriever1034]

.I want everything on that property! Awesome score!!

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Craig I think it's time you build a drag week car!!! My guy you have some killer skills and I wanna see you do something alittle different... this is the exact platform to use ITS TIME!!! Low 9s should be the goal

[@scottburns4515]

Should've been a 289/auto if it had air. I've got a 67 Fairlane GT I'm building now. Yours is exactly like my 1st car I ever had. You've got a decent looking 66 fairlane gt hood that will bring you some money if it's good. Can't wait to see what yiu do with it, but hopefully you got alot of parts bc 66-67 fairlane parts are not cheap.

[@johnroof2663]

What a great old car to find try to put back on the road. What I'm really interested in is the white 68 through 69 Ford fairline/Torino sitting right next to your car. I'm looking for a parts car for my 68 Fairlane 500 fastback.