Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Grinding, Welding, and Making Sparks Fly on a ’66 Fairlane! Week two of this build brings the heat as we lock in the Mustang II front end and keep pushing this classic Ford toward modern performance.
Fixing a 1966 Fairlane Sedan Front Suspension? This video walks you through installing a Heidts Mustang II front end step-by-step so you can modernize your classic and get it back on the road without a full shop or fancy tools.
Riley from @RileysRebuilds and her dad Dane Trask are upgrading their ’66 Fairlane Sedan with a Heidts Mustang II front suspension — and they brought in serious backup. Bobby Frizzell from Frizzell Racing, Tamara Robertson (former MythBuster), and McPherson College students Anna Marks and Emma Silveira team up to transform this classic Ford with modern handling, better geometry, and improved drivability.
In this episode we cover: grinding welds, final crossmember positioning, chassis prep and reinforcement, welding techniques for structural integrity, suspension alignment considerations, and keeping the build square and true.
If you’ve ever considered a Mustang II swap for your Fairlane, Falcon, or other classic Ford, this is the real-world install you’ve been waiting for.
It’s not a Problem, It’s a Project!
Episode 323 Manic Mechanic
Sponsors: autokrafters.com
Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia
#1966Fairlane #MustangIISwap #ClassicFordBuild #ProjectCarLife #HeidtsSuspension
Grinding, Welding, and Making Sparks Fly on a ’66 Fairlane! Week two of this build brings the heat as we lock in the Mustang II front end and keep pushing this classic Ford toward modern performance.
Fixing a 1966 Fairlane Sedan Front Suspension? This video walks you through installing a Heidts Mustang II front end step-by-step so you can modernize your classic and get it back on the road without a full shop or fancy tools.
Riley from @RileysRebuilds and her dad Dane Trask are upgrading their ’66 Fairlane Sedan with a Heidts Mustang II front suspension — and they brought in serious backup. Bobby Frizzell from Frizzell Racing, Tamara Robertson (former MythBuster), and McPherson College students Anna Marks and Emma Silveira team up to transform this classic Ford with modern handling, better geometry, and improved drivability.
In this episode we cover: grinding welds, final crossmember positioning, chassis prep and reinforcement, welding techniques for structural integrity, suspension alignment considerations, and keeping the build square and true.
If you’ve ever considered a Mustang II swap for your Fairlane, Falcon, or other classic Ford, this is the real-world install you’ve been waiting for.
It’s not a Problem, It’s a Project!
Episode 323 Manic Mechanic
Sponsors: autokrafters.com
Contact: Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia
#1966Fairlane #MustangIISwap #ClassicFordBuild #ProjectCarLife #HeidtsSuspension
