Restoring a Vintage 1967 Ford Fairlane Drag Car: A Journey Through History

TLDRJoin Tony Angelo and his team as they restore a 1967 Ford Fairlane drag car with a rich racing history. From finding the car on Facebook to uncovering its racing past, witness the transformation of this legendary car and get ready for an epic road trip.

Key insights

🏎️The team restores a 1967 Ford Fairlane drag car with a rich racing history.

🔍The car was found on Facebook and had old race stickers and a bus seat.

🚗The car is a proper old street strip car with ladder bars and a big bracket for nitrous.

🛣️The team plans to make a pass at Maple Grove, just like the car did in the '60s and '70s.

🚚After restoring the car, Tony plans to drive it 900 miles back home.

Q&A

Where was the 1967 Ford Fairlane drag car found?

The car was found on Facebook with old race stickers and a bus seat.

What makes this car a proper old street strip car?

The car has ladder bars, a big bracket for nitrous, and a history in local racing.

Where will the team make a pass with the restored car?

The team plans to make a pass at Maple Grove, just like the car did in the '60s and '70s.

What is Tony's plan after restoring the car?

Tony plans to drive the car 900 miles back home.

What are the key features of the restored engine?

The car has a roller 302 engine with Summit aluminum heads, a 550 lift camshaft, and a Holley 750 carburetor.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Tony Angelo and his team restore a 1967 Ford Fairlane drag car with a rich racing history.

00:15The car was found on Facebook and had old race stickers and a bus seat.

00:32The car is a proper old street strip car with ladder bars and a big bracket for nitrous.

01:03The team plans to make a pass at Maple Grove, just like the car did in the '60s and '70s.

01:08After restoring the car, Tony plans to drive it 900 miles back home.