new project

hey i recently purchased a 1963 ford fairlane, the car is in good shape for a project only little rust around floor pan, but anyways this is my oldest project and my first ford ever. i usually did k5 blazers but so far i am very happy with the car, please excuse the newb questions but like i said i know nothing about ford, how can i tell if it is a 260 or 289? i am almost certain its not 1 302 and think its the original engine. also what are some good sites for floore pans and other parts? if it is a 260 i am not trying to make a race car but are performance parts around for that engine?

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Dearborn classics carries floor pans but watch out for their shipping prices, they are outrageous!

thanks i will check em out

Post the Engine Casting numbers and we'll figure out what you have.

Originally Posted by dfree383

Post the Engine Casting numbers and we'll figure out what you have.

were is it at on the block i cant find it!

oil pan rail, towards the back.

I used Melvin's in Conyers Ga, for most of the parts I needed to do my '63 and they have the same parts and their freight is more reasonable. Also check Auto Krafters and Mac's. Make a list and don't forget the freight!

Later!
Mr. Ed

if it is the original engine, then it is a 260. 289's came out in mid 64

I got my floor pans from autocrafters and their shipping was 1/2 that of dearborn classics. I will never buy anything from dearborn because they rape you on the shipping!