For Sale: 1978 Fairmont Sedan

[IWRBB]

1978 5.0L Ford Fairmont Sedan (ie 4 doors).

The good:
-50something thousand original miles.
-Always been garaged.
-Little to no rust, this thing is clean.
-Paint is doo-doo brown in fair to good shape.
-"Butterscotch" vinyl top and interior.
-Really, really nice interior. Seats are pristine, carpet nearly new. Dash pad is in need of some TLC. Not cracked, but discolored.
-Has a new MSD "off-road" coil and ignition box (both are fully potted), along with a new MSD billet distributor and wires.
-New Silverstar sealed beam headlamps
-Lots of fancy chrome and stainless steel trim
-Factory aluminum bumpers
-All lights are intact.


The bad:
-A mouse got into the A/C evap box at some point. I cleaned what I could by removing and swapping the fan box out. The mouse never made it in the car though, so there are no chewed wires. If you are going to pull the heater box to make it a 4 door racecar, this will not matter.
-The A/C does not work.
-Does not run so great anymore, she needs tuned up and to be driven regularly.
-Headliner is sagging, but still there in great shape.
-The sealant around the windows is a bit overkill. Ford slathered that tar-like crap on like it was going out of style. The front and rear windows (IMO) need to be pulled, all that sealant removed, then re-set the windows with a newer type of sealant that actually dries.

I can provide pics in the next day or so.

SB price: $1000

Some background on the car-
It's been in the family since new. His wife's grandfather bought it new in fall of 1977. It's one of the first Fairmonts ever made, with a Oct 1977 build date. I bought this from my brother a few years back but have never gotten around to doing anyting with it. I'm selling it so the woman can park her car inside the garage.

[WHYTRY]

any pics?

[IWRBB]

I'll get some uploaded tonight after work.

[IWRBB]

These pics are a few years old. Not much has changed.

The cracked taillight has been replaced and the paint was waxed last year.

http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19901&d=1293143355

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[IWRBB]

Correction, 46,000 original miles.

http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19905&stc=1&d=1293143867

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[IWRBB]

More

http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19909&stc=1&d=1293144220

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[IWRBB]

More. Before the MSD parts. Still have the OE stuff. Battery has been replaced.
The engine bay has been cleaned up a bit too.
Correction to above, September 1977 build date.

http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19913&stc=1&d=1293144220

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[IWRBB]

More

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[IWRBB]

Two last things:

1) Unforuntely the hood ornament got broken off somehow. I still have it, but the "loop" at the very bottom is broken and I think the attachment stuff is missing. I still don't know how that happened and I'm still not happy about it!

2) There is a small dent in the hood- well, a "reverse" dent from someone closing the hood on the prop rod I think. The hood will need a little work to look perfect.

http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19921&stc=1&d=1293144570

[Stangman]

In a perfect world I'd buy this and KB1's Granada... lol

I know what you mean about the window sealant... my '77 Mustang II is the same way!!

Good luck with the sale that is gorgeous car!!!!! :bigthumb

[xgtracex]

Will you be free Sunday?

[xgtracex]

If so PM me your number. Thanx Pat

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Just wait...once tax money gets here, none of this crap will exist. I swear every time i see something i want, i'm broke. :(

[bingo]

Do you still have it? Where are you located? Can you call Dennis at 513-403-2204. Thanks.

[87stangbbb]

is the price firm?would i be able to drive it home? an hour or 2 away

[87stangbbb]

just mapquested it.65 miles

[IWRBB]

To the top.

The Fairmont has just been sitting- I don't have the time to do anything to her. She needs a new home. Unfortunately the battery is dead now :( So much for a battery tender.

The car is in great shape still, but it doesn't want to run since it's been sitting so much for the last 4 or 5 years. I'm guessing some fresh fuel might get her going, but no promises. It may take a trailer or flatbed to get her home.

[Moody]

would you trade for something that goes bang bang?

[Buckeye]

So tempting to slap my 393 in this and have the rear wheels widened and go fuck with people...

[IWRBB]

would you trade for something that goes bang bang?

Definately possible. Depends on what it is. Wouldn't mind trading it for a top end AR or a nice stainless 1911. I can pick up a Colt AR brand new for around $750 so it'd have to be something a bit nicer than that. Would prefer a 1911. Though what I really want is an M76!

[Walter]

Definately possible. Depends on what it is. Wouldn't mind trading it for a top end AR or a nice stainless 1911. I can pick up a Colt AR brand new for around $750 so it'd have to be something a bit nicer than that. Would prefer a 1911. Though what I really want is an M76!

Were at? Id buy several at that price.

[IWRBB]

More guns I would go for:

M1 Garand
Saiga 12 ga
Chechpoint Vz58 (original Czech receiver only, no ORF guns)
PPSh-41 or a PPS-43
PSL (original Cugir receiver only, no homebrews)

[IWRBB]

Were at? Id buy several at that price.

My friend bought his a Target World for $750. Flat top model. That price is not uncommon nowadays. You can pick them up at the gunshow for about the same.

[Walter]

My friend bought his a Target World for $750. Flat top model. That price is not uncommon nowadays. You can pick them up at the gunshow for about the same.

Never seen a new Colt at that price.

[bangingears]

My friend bought his a Target World for $750. Flat top model. That price is not uncommon nowadays. You can pick them up at the gunshow for about the same.

hardly ever see a used colt for $750, nice car though. I cant believe its not sold

[IWRBB]

Dunno what to tell you guys.. I guess you aren't looking at the right time? Anything over $750 is too much for a standard AR IMO. I can see a .308 version or the OBR going for over a grand but not a plain flat top Colt LEO model. Just need to keep your eyes peeled and you'll find em cheap.

As for the Fairmont, she's one of a kind. Probably gives the cars in the "rarest SB car thread" a run for their money :)

[Capri1979]

When is a good time to come look at the car?

Can you PM me you #

[IWRBB]

Pretty much any evening is fine. This Saturday should be fine too... I'll be out of town Sunday. I'll PM you my #

[Capri1979]

I will stop by tonight. Thanks

[Walter]

Nice car tho, wish it was a 2 door. Off topic, find me a new Colt for 750 and ill buy it tonite!

[Carl]

Gorgeous car, has a TON of potential.

Although the 3rd pic in post #8 makes me ill....$.70/gal....

[Galaxie]

Wow that thing is clean . I wish I would have found this last year my crew cab is rust free but the paint is a bit scratched up .

[IWRBB]

I spent a bit of time on it last night.. the car is rediculously clean for a 35 year old car. It was rustproofed and I think that's what has kept it so rust free. I did find a bit of rust at the bottom inside of the driver's side rear door on the pinch. It's still nowhere near as bad as my 2000 F150's doors though. The other doors looked great, checked in the trunk corners- solid as hell- no rust. I actually got it started using starter fluid- the carb is bone dry though and it kept dying. I'm *this* close to yanking the drivetrain/fuel system and doing it up myself if someone doesn't take it off my hands soon.

[exrider416]

Sent you a Pm!

[IWRBB]

Still for sale guys! Nobody has even looked at it in person.

[Byrd Man]

List it on foureyedpride.com if you haven't already. You might get a bigger following for it over there.

[Stangman]

Foureyedpride guys would go nuts over it but you'd have to have 100 posts first in order to even post it.

[golfer11287]

I PM'd you back in October about wanting to check it out, but never got a response.

PM me your number whenever you get the chance. Thanks.

[tmotorsports]

Still for sale guys! Nobody has even looked at it in person.

i want to look at it.call or text me 740-649-4372

[90 notch]

This looks like my first car, but mine was a 6 cylinder. Wish i had the extra funds i'd buy it from you, but i have an 87 GT Stang project i'm currently working on & trying to trade it on a nice driveable 4cylinder 5 speed notch if anyone know of any, Sweet "SLeeper"

[IWRBB]

TTT

OK, I bought a new battery last night.. poured some fuel in the dry carb and she fired right up. Unfortunately, the carb is leaking now. I plan to either rebuild the carb or buy a rebuilt carb and put it on there. I also need to drain out the old gas and get new gas in her tank.

The better she runs, the higher the price goes! Hell, I might even take a shot at gettting the A/C charged and working if nobody buys it as-is.

If I don't get any bites from the locals soon, she's going on Ebay.

[Stangman]

I'd rebuild the carb if I were you. Too much bad luck with rebuilt carbs from parts stores....

[IWRBB]

I'm worried it might have a crack in it somewhere. It'd suck to pay 25~45 bucks for a carb rebuild kit and find out the base is cracked. I'll probably still rebuild it though.

[Stangman]

I tried several rebuilt carbs for my '77 Mustang. Every one of them were crap no matter how much I tuned on them. Car had loads of power for a 2.3, but wouldn't idle. Stumbled when accelerating unless I tromped it, put my original back on, and it ran ok, except the isues I had before.

Just seems like rebuilt carbs have been rebuillt way too many times to be any good.

But hey, free bump for ya, if I had indoor storage and the money this would be mine.

[IWRBB]

So, who makes a good rebuild kit? I've seen ones from probably 25 different companies. Any particular brand that works good for you?

[Stangman]

Never got around to rebuilding mine yet... don't really know how. Plus, if I screw it up... I'll never find another Mustang II carb ever again.... lol! So I am looking for a reputable kit, and a reputable rebuilder as well....

[IWRBB]

I found a detailed step by step with color photos on rebuilding the 2150 carb. I'm thinking about doing it myself.. I mean.. how hard can it be, right?

[adragon72]

Nice ride!! It's not to bad rebuilding one. Did you try green they may have a factory rebuild kit or a new carb. There over by the gardens, paddock exit I believe.

[adragon72]

(513) 731-3304 this is the number I have for them

[JIMS SVT]

Whats the price on it?

[IWRBB]

As it sits, $1000. It'll run long enough to get it on a tow truck. Trailer would be tougher w/o a winch, but is probably doable too. You can't drive it far with the carb leaking fuel though. Once it's fixed and running, who knows what she'll bring.

Edit: That price is for Stangbangerz only!

[evil8]

PM'd. . . .

[IWRBB]

SOLD. Thanks.