Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
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: Mustang II crossmember installation, measuring and bracing the chassis, removing the factory suspension, welding techniques, suspension geometry basics, and common Mustang II swap mistakes to avoid.
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 322 Manic Mechanic
Sponsors:
autokrafters.com
Contact:
Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia
#1966Fairlane #MustangII #Heidts #ClassicFord #AutoRestoMod
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: Mustang II crossmember installation, measuring and bracing the chassis, removing the factory suspension, welding techniques, suspension geometry basics, and common Mustang II swap mistakes to avoid.
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 322 Manic Mechanic
Sponsors:
autokrafters.com
Contact:
Jford@autorestomod.com
Insta: @autorestomod
patreon.com/gasolinemedia
#1966Fairlane #MustangII #Heidts #ClassicFord #AutoRestoMod
