I just installed this fan in my Fairlane this past weekend. I thought it was pretty loud when compared to other fans, but not horrible. Installation was easy. I bought the fan, and thermostat/wiring harness from The StreetRod Catalog The Street Rod Catalog. Street Rod Parts Online.
price was $110 for fan and wiring harness/thermostat plus shipping.

Incidentally, my fan did not include the "nice rubber washers" that were included in Admin's writeup. Weren't anywhere to be found in the box.