Projects 1962 Ford Falcon gasser build

I think I finally have time to start my build post! After getting hit by a car on my motorcycle I have a little free time to start this. Picked up the car in Vista California on the 28th of July 2023 not knowing what to look for in a project car other than what my co worker Lumpy 63 said I had my fingers crossed. Loaded up and heading south to lumpy 63s garage with nerves of doubt that I got a rust bucket. With lumpy 63 first sight on the falcon his exact words was “ you did good kid! “ Took a couple people to push this little car into its spot where the project would begin! The motor and trans was on the on August 1st and the chopping began to make space for SBC 350! And a 4in drop axle from Speedway. Shock towers removed and anything else we don’t need cut off to make this little falcon even lighter. Parts showing up on the daily and learning that lumpy 63 doesn’t waste any time sitting around as he rarely takes time to rest. With learning so much for this guy I feel so lucky to have met him through are full time job and to soak up as much knowledge as he has with building and restoring and racing these old cars!! Subframe connectors tacked in place as we begin to measure out placement and location of the front axle. took just a few try’s to get the wheel where we wanted it but was well worth it. Starting to finally look like a hot rod! Small block was mocked up to start fabricating motor mounts and cross member. Quickly moving forward I scored a complete Ford 9in rear end on Craigslist in Temecula Ca. We cut and narrowed it to fit. To be continued…

 

Cleaned up on the lathe, bead blaster and welded up! Ford 9in is ready to measure for new axle! Ordered the axles from Quick Performance and before we knew it they arrived! lumpy 63 was able to score a positraction and a set of 3.75 gears and assembly of the 3rd member was on

 

You ready to get your gimpy ass off the couch and get back to work?

 

Well you lost my interest with the sbc swap. Doubtful I’ll be following the build.

 

It's a good thing he got that stupidbaker truck out of there to make room for your car. Tell him to finish his 57. That car is going to be cool, like a "Rod Slinger" tribute. Keep up the good work.

 

Built Ford tough with Chevy stuff! my buddy that's in a wheelchair has one of those conversation trucks that the whole side opens up. It's a Chevy, I asked if they do those conversions on the Ford trucks and he said "doubtful, the people that buy these can't walk!" Lmao!

 

Sorry you feel that way, the fact is this is a LOW budget build being done by a young man with incredible welding and fabrication skills but not much cash . We happened to have a fairly stout 350 at our disposal. If we would have had a stout sbf we would have used that. I think you might like how it turns out maybe next time he will use a ford engine.

 

I think any way we get youngsters involved is a plus

 

You felt a need to tell us that why? I'm subscribed!

 

You're a badass man, and I have tons of respect for you. You're good to all of us here and you're a wealth of information. Can't wait to see this beast complete! Probably have to spit on Jeremy's teeth to get him to quit smiling!!!

 

I am in like flynn... great progress already

 

"Ticking" people off with a Chevy in a Ford... a hobby within a hobby for me...

 

I like the concept, I like the enthusiasm, I like the inter generational connection, I like the five spokes. I would like to see the completion, not sure about that hydraulic jack on the concrete block. Take that right out of there to remove the temptation. If you can buy shiny new parts you can find some decent cribbing to hold that car up, we don’t want to lose any young or old talent in this hobby.

 

Car was not being held up with bottle jack , it was just used to support subframe connectors for welding

 

I initially liked @RmK57 post but what @lumpy 63 posted makes a lot of sense. I'm still a Ford in a Ford guy but to ignore what has the makings of a quality build post just because it has a sbc in it is nuts, at least from my point of view. I'll be following along but hoping next version will have a sbf in it. Maybe even a 2dr. wagon to take me back to my HS days.

 

why a SBF? it needs a big old Ford motor! unfortunately they cost a fortune, so a free 350 is the way to go in this case.

 

@Jeremy Liedl is this you pulling the sixer?

 

subscribed!!!!

 

Now........Dats A MAN !!!

Wish it was a Ford but......liking the build !!(so glad you didn't give it that "launch-to-the-moon stance" with the straight axle.)
6sally6

 

True hot rod style! I love it. Falcons make great gassers,and budget build always turn out to have more character. The sbc in the engine compartment is a smart move. As parts are easier to come by and the budget is easier to adhere to.

 

Here’s some inspirational pictures

 

Sbc powered^^^

 

That looks like the makings of a great ride. But dude, now you’re a Chevy guy you’re going to have to drink something better than Lite beer

 

Cool project, had a '63 sprint myself. The seats look like they will clean up nice. Is that something that stays or sells for good cash to a restorer ?

 

As far as the lite beer goes it was hot and I was in need of some favored water and lumpy 63 is watching his weight!

 

So I have no experience in this what so ever, but those 460 motors out of old lincolns seem to be pretty plentiful, is that not an option? I don’t care about the Ford in ford battle, if it runs and drives and is paid for, that works in my books. Let my free schooling begin.

 

Back to the engine bay we cut and machined for universal joints double D’s to start setting up the steering

 

Tie rod/drag link was cut drilled and taped and just like that we had steering!

 

Fab up some shock mounting tabs to finish getting the shocks installed

 

We took a universal motor mount crossmember fabricated up stronger mounting points Closed up the old shock tower cut outs and was ready to weld every thing up