Hi T sounds like a real great ride u got there, Ive always had a weakness for Fairlanes. I had a 63 Sport Coupe 289 4 speed with buckets and console, had it for 10 years drove it everywhere. Asfor your suspension, there is a bolt in rack and pinion kit and the discs from a early stang will bolt on if u dont want to cut the car up. Also Granada discs bot on.