Special thanks to John Downing who bought the Fairlane new in 1966. John has been a wealth of information on the TRUE history of this car and how it was built. I speak to John on a regular basis and learn something new everytime. He has been a true inspiration to complete this car.

Thanks to Jim Ryan who was Johns partner for several years. He has also been a great help on Downing & Ryan racing history. Jim currently owns a beautiful 67 Fairlane and is contemplating a return to Drag Racing on a slightly smaller scale.

Thanks to Roger Hayes for the awesome paint and body work. Roger and I have been friends for over 30 years and it was alot of fun working with him on this project. He taught me alot and I am forever indebted to him.

Thanks to Wayman Harlan for letting me use his facility and services free of charge. Wayman is a true car lover and has enjoyed watching this project come togather. He’s a good friend too.

Thanks to my Brother Glen who loved this car as much if not more than I did. He supplied me with many custom fabricated parts and was always eager to help in any way he could.

Thanks to Tim Murphy of The Fab Shop. I have known Tim a long time as well and watched him go from flipping hamburgers in high school to a first class race car fabricator today.

Last but not least is Bud Gross who owned and raced this car as The Going Thing. Bud is alive and well and I appreciate all of the knowledge and direction he has given me on the Fairlane.