Features Falcons done right?

Nice ^^^

 

Getting ready for paint as soon as my motor and trans arrives...playing with a few ideas for the wheels, brushed lugs and silver center. Also working a few options on the handles and trim...going for an aluminum look which will also be done on the bumpers.



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Got to take my brothers 63 for a spin on Sunday. My wagon is still on jack stands and going to be there for awhile.


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Great ride height. Looks good!

 

Quick Question actually its a two parter. I heard that strut rods were not suppose to be reused is that true? I have mine off and one of them has slightly striped threads in the middle and question reusing them. My second question is about the bushings. I bought the energy bushings for the strut rods but they are so thick do they work good? I heard they were stiff so I was thinking I could use half energy bushings and half rubber, would that work?

 

You can reuse strut rods, no problem, long as they aren't bent; but I'd bee leery of threads that were stripped because that could make adjustment difficult.
I dunno' about the brand of bushings you're talkin' about- I used Dennis Carpenter bushings on mine.
The new ones were way thicker than the worn out old ones.
Here's a shot of my bushings (with new not bent strut rods) from a couple of years ago:

 

That's a new one, with no basis in fact. They are not a wear item. Unless damaged, there is no need to replace them. It does sound like you have a damaged one, though.

What year is your car? Later Falcons have the same strut rods as Mustangs, so yo can just get new ones, in that case for the damaged one, or both.

Do NOT use polyurethane bushings on the strut rods. They prevent suspension movement when used there.

If you have a roundbody Falcon, I don't believe that Energy Suspension even has a part number for these, and later ones will not work. They are too thick, and have a different inward profile.

Also, if you have a roundbody Falcon, there is supposed to be a steel sleeve inside the bushings. If that is missing, and the bushings are worn, that may have allowed the rod to come in contact with the chassis bracket, causing wear to the threads, and the chassis bracket.

If that is the case, you should repair the bracket, and replace the strut rod.

 

Does any one know if a new plastic insert, like this one, is available for the deluxe fomoco fender mirror.


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Dearborn classics, falconparts.com, Mac's all may have the emblem. Not sure though.

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I love the way your brothers car sits. Can I please get some specs on suspension?

 

I posted my '60 a few years back, but its been updated since oiling down mokan at the HAMB drags in '12.. It's now sporting a dart iron eagle 331" with iron trick flow high ports, solid roller, shaft rockers and a GMC 6-71.. Still has the toploader.. Put down 794 at the wheel and weighs 2330#.


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that thing is a monster ! love it

 

Love that blown falcon!

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Instead of cutting 50 year old coils he bought 3" drop coils from Dearborn did the Shelby drop, running 5.60-13 tires all around, and 3" blocks in rear with 3rd leaf removed in a 5 pack leaf. Cut down the bump stops and air shocks in the rear. Rockers are about 5 1/2" off the ground.


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I'm going to be doing some lowering and suspension upgrades to help with driving my otherwise stock 62 4 door. I'm going to drop it 3 inches with the help of front coils from Dearborn and blocks. I am doing the "Shelby Drop" and doing the bearing upgrade on the spring/shock mount up front. New steering and suspension replacement parts. Frame reinforcement and connectors. Export Brace and Monte Carlo Bar. Anything else suggested?

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Add adjusters to the lower control arm mounts, so you can get a proper alignment.

 

a photo from early spring

 

On the Salt 2011

 

Here's my 65 .... Ain't done yet but GETTIN' THERE !!! Shelby drop, HOT 289,konis,bars, etc, etc ... etc ....

 

That's quit the list. Are the frame reinforcements and the export/monte Carlo bars really necessary for just a lowered car. I know it's worth it if you plan to race the car but seems a lot for cruzin


1963 Ford Falcon Sedan Base.

 

stiffer chassis makes better cornering in my opinion

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I dig the "R" apron.
I always have wondered why the bottom third of the radiator was covered by the bumper on Falcons...


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My 60 Falcon Wagon only the Body is stock She has a 347 around 500 Hp Comp Thumpr Cam 521/507 Lift Roller Engine a TKO 5sd Trans and a Currie 31 spline 389 geared Truetrack 9" rear end. A Strange seamless 3" Chrome-Moly Driveshaft with Solid 1350 U- Joints. A Rod&Custom MII rack and pinion that I had to do some work to so it would fit. Custom motor mounts so I could move the engine back a couple inches. 4 wheel power disc brakes and Strange Adjustable coil overs on all corners. A custom 4 link setup and custom sub frame connectors. Custom transmission crossmember and mount. Doug's Try-Y Headers 2 1/2" Flowmasters Delta Flow 40 Dual Stainless Steel exhaust system system with an X pipe. I used a lot of parts from a 95 Mustang. A trick price I used was the brake and clutch assembly out of the 95 Mustang after some modifying of the brake peddle to clear the steering column it bolt right in giving me a clutch assembly that I can get parts for anywhere. I have learned a lot Building this Falcon if anybody is Building anything close to it I sure wish you would tell me what you have done. I would love to here your stories so I can learn even more and any info I can help you with I'm more than willing to share with you ask away. Thanks Veach


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Well, finally did some things to my wagon. First pic is of the stock ride height. Then did the 3" blocks in back, and shelby drop w 1-1/2 coils out up front. Next I got stock 63 lenses, sunk them in behind perforated aluminum. And last, I removed all horizontal bars in the vertical lines on the grill. More small changed to come.





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My 63 squire I just finished up

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Here's my 65 sprint

 

Damn Ian, that is nice! Wheel and tire sizes please?

 

They are 15x7" American racing with 205/70 tyres
Whilst it looks great, it is a little too low at the front, power steering hoses very close to the ground and it bottoms the suspension over pot holes(we have plenty here!) I intend to get another pair of gt springs and cut a little less than last time
Ian

 

It's dark green

 

Ian did that car come out of Texas ?