Ford ZF Fairlane 35 Restoration

[@coolstore1875]

Enjoyed your video a true representation of car life in the assembly stage.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate thanks so much for the greeting

[@phillipleeds296]

Jason, it’s real credit to your persistence and perfectionism. Good to have a mate like Peter to help you, too. Will be fabulous when it’s finished. Cheers.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate she’s been a journey… I can’t believe the beautiful loom that Pete did… he inspected every single wire in the loom and replaced every questionable wire then re wrapped the loom in the stock factory fabric tape. He even took off the manufacturer’s stickers and put them onto the new loom.

[@phillipleeds296]

@@BoyAnachronism01 I’ve followed Peter for quite a few years now, he’s a perfectionist, too. You make an interesting team. He led me to your channel via that beautiful upholstery work you did for him. That’s such a skill, my late father learned it so he could reupholster the seats in the country theatre he managed when the local hoods would slash them for fun on Saturday nights. I still have a few chairs he restored for me. Done the right way with webbing and tacks. No staples for him. Sorry to ramble, watching your work takes me back. Best wishes.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

@@phillipleeds296 oh mate thanks for taking me on that journey… yes I love upholstery… it’s an art. Bet those chairs are important to you

[@phillipleeds296]

@@BoyAnachronism01 Yes, they are.

[@bryanoconnor3510]

Another great vid, really enjoy your work and this build.

[@georgepap]

Great work Jas…the ZF is looking good!

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate thanks so much aye… it’s been a long journey… I’m glad you’ve hung in there. She’s really coming together aye… wait till you see the motor : )

[@brucescott2263]

Don’t beat up on yourself Jason, you are doing a great job, the tail light piece will resolve itself and the missing bag of nuts bolts and screws will be found. Have a break and reassess, great work and incredibly satisfying to share the journey.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate… your support and encouragement is exactly why I’m sharing the build on KZbin. I can’t do it alone.. you know what it’s like when you get a bit deflated there’s someone there with exactly the right words of advice at the right moment. Thanks so much for those words Bruce, they mean a lot

[@phillipm1039]

Wow just wow the Fairlane is looking perfect absolutely loving your video series I keep hanging out for your next episode. The original colour was still the best choice.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Thanks Phillip.. yes I agree. Hey so the next video is ready to edit… I’m just time poor at the moment. It was a grueling one to film because it’s exclusively me pulling the entire dash and A/C out of my donor ZG Fairlane… as you know already I’m missing all of the fasteners and bits and pieces to install the dash so I was forced to plunder the donor. I wanted to shoot the vid in sequence to use as a reference and guide to an accurate installation. It won’t be very riveting viewing but for me (given that my memory is failing) it’s a perfect vlog to refer back to. Thanks for the message and support mate.

[@benfraser4862]

Looks great Jason, well done can’t wait to see it finished 👍

[@BoyAnachronism01]

She’s all coming together aye… wait till you see the engine mate

[@mickyd8755]

Thanks for the video mate. I know this is a long project but it feels like it is all happening at once now you are at reassembly stage. Great work, and also great to have a mate to lean on too 👍

[@BoyAnachronism01]

True that bud

[@strangemanmtd8350]

I had a white zf with a black vinyl roof, 302, c4, four barrel, extractors, dual exhaust and centreline wheels. We used to put 4 surfboards in the boot and go down the south coast surfing. I used to drift it sideways down some of the dirt roads. One of the best cars I ever had.

[@markbehr88]

Looking terrific Jason and nice to see Peter too.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Yeah we are both so busy these day we hardly get to see each other. I miss spending time with my old mate, he’s like a walking encyclopaedia. Thanks for hanging in there throughout the build. Keep well mate

[@markbehr88]

@@BoyAnachronism01 Thanks Jason. I posted a video on my channel of a nice white ZF Fairlane in our car club, if you want to check it out? Look forward to seeing yours progress as it goes through final stages.

[@petergoodwin2465]

That car has come out beautiful mate, excellent work. These cars would probably last forever if they used the coatings and sealants of today. But true ,you never see underneath. You have done some of the best work ive seen.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Interestingly Peter it because all throughout the build I haven’t known how to do thing so I’ve had to research best practice and then experiment and self teach. Because anything automotive isn’t really in my DNA I’ve really had to approach it more as a sculpture or work of art than a resto. I think in years to come, long after I’m dead and gone, the video series will be as important to the eventual custodian of the car as the car is itself. Thanks for hanging in there and accompanying me on the journey and for the words of advice and encouragement. Without that, it makes it more difficult to remain motivated. Hope all is well with you.

[@petergoodwin2465]

Had to watch it again, wife is a Chevrolet nut and even she said it's beautiful. Her 67 impala had a badly rusted out plenum. They glued bits of tin and fibreglassed over it all. Car looked nice but was a wreck in every way. Fully restored they said ha,ha, Never send your idiot father in law to look at a car. Nearly finished it but what a mess . Can't believe I sold a good Cl regal se to get this thing . 26k for a wreck . Could have bought a good fairlane in reasonable condition with a Cleveland to. I'm a Mopar fan but the Cleveland is a fantastic engine. Enjoy the beast Jason , not many good ones like this around.

[@sandocheese45]

Yet again Jason. Sitting here with a cold beer in Liverpool watching your fantastic video. Great stuff again and good to see Peter. 👍👍🍺🍺

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate I’m missing summer and I can imagine the warm summer evenings sipping on some ice cold frothies … so glad you’re hanging in there bud… the hard core regulars like yourself are the ones who keep me motivated and inspired

[@dank5432]

Making good progress and thanks for showing your polishing technique I'm almost at the same stage as you on my resto. I've painted in acrylics heaps of sanding polishing, will definitely go 2pac next time.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Yeah it’s a nice hard surface aye

[@daleyurk4369]

Jason, wow! Reassembly! It's looking so good. Too bad about the tail lights, but no worries. Ford itself is jealous.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Hey mate, yes it is a shame, I think I’ve got a spare ZF one but it was a bit scruffy but I know I’ve got 3 or 4 ZG sections that I might be able to convert to ZF. Some of those are mint too. Hope all is well with you mate

[@doctormengele961]

At last i can catch up , great progress and lovely work champ cheers 👍👌

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Cheers my friend

[@doctormengele961]

@@BoyAnachronism01 it was weird asking for my drivers licence or passport for some sort of age verification 😂

[@BoyAnachronism01]

@@doctormengele961 Hu??? Did I do that mate?

[@doctormengele961]

@@BoyAnachronism01 dunno mate maybe its a youtube thing some clips ask for age verification lately it happened on the one where you were putting colour on it

[@doctormengele961]

@@BoyAnachronism01 ye your last video from a month ago is still asking for ID age verification dunno why

[@liamscanlan4578]

From memory Jason, you have already done all of the interior, so assembly will pick up pace for you. You are a perfectionist and a highly skilled craftsman. Love your videos!

[@brendanfraser8750]

Hi Jason, it's great to see the progress that you're making. The worry wart in me couldn't help but be a little concerned about the proximity of your gas heater and the opened can of thinners. Stay warm mate, but not too warm.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Gee I was oblivious to the danger mate… I’ll be careful tho

[@Mudgrove]

Hi Jason, with the glass, I used a razor blade to scrape the old rubber marks off, then just glass cleaner. From a 1937 Dodge, where all the rubbers had basically turned into coal. Saves time mate. love the finish. White cars are hard to make shiny.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Great advice mate, thanks

[@schlime9k]

Nice work, dude. Keep it up!

[@chriskyriazis4163]

Hi Jason, you should paint those c pillar courtesy light chrome and fit them with LED globes they make a huge difference to the interior light quality

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh great suggestion mate! What if I got them actually chromed ? To help with projecting the light outwards?

[@chriskyriazis4163]

even better Jase I was just being cheap

[@bradyjansen3023]

I’ve used Mustang Auto Parts a few times and there service and parts are really good. Enjoying the series and the car is looking awesome.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate thanks so much for the feedback… really appreciate it aye… it’s your guys enthusiasm and feedback for the project that keep me inspired… stay safe bud

[@vigilante351]

I understand the OCD and how it would of def pissed you off! The car is slowly getting there man!

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Yeah I love Pete but he operates on a way different frequency aye. He motors off in all sorts of tangents and creates chaos to a guy like me… I got to the point at one stage yesterday where I just had to slow him down and let him know how much stress and pressure his methods cause me when we work together… mind you time was of the essence yesterday … I can’t wIt for you to see the engine… hope all is good with you and Amanda

[@frankagius2364]

Really love this series can’t wait for the finished product

[@BoyAnachronism01]

You and me both mate… the coupe is screaming to be started

[@gedgedk4929]

Yay

[@Russeljfinch]

Next time try magnets to hold templates….nice progress

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh mate ! God of course!!! I honestly never thought about that but would make it so much quicker and accurate… will definitely keep it in mind for the coupe. Thanks heaps

[@WesW3187]

She’s looking great Jason. I feel for you losing those those bolts and screws. It would drive me crazy if I had the technician right there and I couldn’t find them. I need stuff to be logical.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Exactly mate… logical, systematic and methodical. Pete’s incredible to work with… his mind is like a spiders web and he’s all over it. He’s going off on tangents constantly but never loses focus. It’s so nice to see some real progress tho mate

[@philb386]

Hi Jason, I have been buying parts from Mustang and Falcon Auto parts for years now. They are a helpful bunch there alright. They ship to NZ to. Cheers from NZ, Phil.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

What part of kiwiland are you in Phil?

[@philb386]

@@BoyAnachronism01 Hi Jason, you will know it as the windiest part haha. Where did you hail from

[@Cricky2411]

It’s really coming together now Jason. Good idea using vilene for templates, shame about the rear garnish but what do you do? Really is looking good, you’re a perfectionist

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Hi mate… been ages since I’ve heard from you… thanks for hanging in there. Wait to you see the engine mate… Pete’s about to start assembly on it

[@carlf8291]

Your car is looking awesome I've been watching from the beginning and you are on the home stretch now.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Yeah the finishing line is in sight aye mate

[@messylaura]

with the latch panel itself (black one) i'd wait until the engine, trans and axles are on and the car is sitting on all fours, i've seen a few times with other makes of cars the flex in the shell between empty and fully loaded does throw out those gaps and adjustments, caught me out once, never again i fitted and ligned up the panels all perfect and had all the fittings and rubbers in etc, bonnet closed with a nice gentle press, once the engine etc went back in it was out by 5mm if the pin is still too long tap some threads down the pin further but make sure to cut off the end of the pin that goes into the bonnet, it may be just a dogs fart away from the skin and a drop shut could dent it. polishing the super fine scratches out, i like 3m hologram remover, part of the perfect it line, think it was perfect it III last time i used it, blue top one, also in a shop the scratches look terrible, once outside you wont see them at all i used to do my undersides in black but these days i much prefer the underside in stonegaurd then body colour in gloss, the dirt wont stick to that if it does it rinses off very easy, with shultz and oils the dirt sticks to it then the water soaks into the dirt when doing a full resto, i always fit up the entire outside, lights bumpers etc on the last primer job so i know its all going to fit after its painted, door boot and any bonnet rubbers too, don't want any supprises after its painted, door rubbers make a big difference on alot of cars, i start putting those on to check at the weld up stages its looking great Jason, thanks for the continued vids

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Wow some great tips and pointers there. Thanks very much

[@nevilleeastough1496]

Well Hello Jason good to see you back on here, i have been waiting for you.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Cheers mate

[@samsnelling5204]

Hows thungs goin my friend Things seem to be coming along well. Cars looking bloody awsome mate. I look forward to more content aye Its the highlight of my week when u post lol Cheers

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Things are going great bud…. I’ve got a heap of content for the next vid… interestingly nothing about the ZF lol It’s a video log of me removing the dash from the ZG donor … I needed to do it to refresh my memory and to obtain all of the missing bits and bobs from the ZF. That I can’t locate. Hope all is well with you mate… thanks for hanging in there

[@samsnelling5204]

@BoyAnachronism01 it's been a long and interesting ride. Sometimes it feels like we all know the car as in depth as you. Lol. It's always good to hear you talk through things Explain as you go. You do a brilliant job mate. Appreciate the response Cheers

[@BoyAnachronism01]

@@samsnelling5204 it’s really quite cool mate… it’s a two way street.. the guys watching and commenting keep me inspired and on the right track with tips and tricks.. I appreciate them all

[@melbgrk6725]

Good stuff Jason love your work. good to have mates like Peter Anderson to assist. Keep up the great work, soon this beast will be on the road .... 👍

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Cheers mate

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Such a great video brother. You do such great work. Its awesome to see you putting out another video. The wife and i have gotten a few extra projects since your other videos, you would be impressed 👌.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

I’ll keep an eye out for them mate. Thanks for the great feedback aye, especially from someone such as yourself with a sharp eye for detail

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@BoyAnachronism01 it's my pleasure, brother. We found 2 79 smoky and the bandit trans am and a 71 Mustang mach 1 351C C6 M code fastback car.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

@@rescuedandrestoredgarage oh man those cars are iconic and only a distant memory of a golden era of motoring. Rare as hens teeth here in Oz

[@markoprizmic2666]

Hi Jason the car is looking Devine, what have you done with those fairlane hubcaps I sent you ?

[@BoyAnachronism01]

They are hanging on the shed wall at the moment mate… pride of place

[@elmonteslim3711]

Shame about the tail light...they are hard to find in good condition

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Yeah I know brother

[@TheMrShinagami]

Your really making huge progress now, The car really is looking great. Great news that you were able to get a replacement door mechanism, that really was a great find. I know your upset about the damaged tail light but I'm sure you will be able to make it look great or find another.

[@BoyAnachronism01]

Oh yeah it was a tragic loss of a reasonable good part but I’m sure I can pull a rabbit out of the hat and get a great result mate.

[@A2RYA]

Hey mate. Are you able at all to share any information about wiring up the a/c box?

[@BoyAnachronism01]

I have the full workshop manual with the wiring diagram if that helps?

[@A2RYA]

@@BoyAnachronism01 hey mate thanks for reaching out, but we managed to get the a/c we were working on running now. Thank you anyway