Features Falcons done right?

Probablt not what you wanted to see done to an old Falcon but I saved it from going for scrap by about 45 minutes if it will put someones mind at ease. The old race car was my fathers that I am restoring. As you can see, I cut the Falcon up to put the body (or most of it) on the old race car.

 

No, I think you did okay with it. Its another neat look of old school.

Jon Tomkins

 

Thanks Jon... This was what the car was looking like close to the completion of the original build. Notice the dog behind the Panel van?

 

Kingman drag racer selling Falcon and other Ford stuff.

http://www.route66wingsandwheels.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2111

Anyone from a salt state will be pleased....

 

Wow that is neat, I race SCCA GT-1 with a friend of mine and the car is now able to run vintage races because it 20 years old now, but that thing would be great set up in road race trim, it would scare the hell out of people. and the shepard in the background is posing nice.

Jon

 

Here is are some photos of my 62 2dr wagon when it was freshly completed. All done in my garage by myself.

A bit of a custom.

- shaved door handles, antenna, mirrors, etc.
- mustang IFS
- 350 TPI, 200R4
- 63 Sprint interior, bucket seats, tach, trim, etc.
- Currie narrowed 8 inch rear
- 15/16 inch Torque trusters
- '99 Mustang Chrome yellow paint
- 63 grill

The car is very fun to drive. I get a lot of comments, either you love it or hate it. The purist can't seem to think outside of the 'blue oval' box.

So, is it done right ?????? You can't insult me, I have heard it all

I have a barn full of falcons done various ways........ nothing stock.

Doug

 

ok ........... I just went through this entire thread and was surprised to see that some one else posted some photos of my 62 wagon. I guess I did not expect to see that !

Doug

 

This was my daily 20 yrs ago

 

Its a great looking car with alot of nice stuff done. I am not a big fan of the Chevy engine but I have always said each his own. But the car looks done right. It might be a little to custom for this group but thanks for showing it. Lets see some of the others you have.

 

One of our club members, Norm, has a '62 called the "Turbo-chicken". It's running a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe mill. I don't have a current picture, but I'll try to get one. It's his daily driver. That thing is just weird! (Then again, so is Norm). hahahaha

 

Doug,
It's Rob, from over on TFFN......yep, we're big fans of your wagon...that's why it's already on this thread!
Rob

 

Rob, Glad you like the wagon. I am a hot rodder at heart and really enjoy chopping up a car. I have a few more projects in the works. This is a great site !
Doug

 

Welcome, brother! Enjoy your stay!
Rob

 

the race car is da bomb! hope to see it on the track! (at least in pictures)

 

The 'bird on the way to the paint booth, right AFTER the top radiator tank blew out...damn if it always something...




Rob

 

Rob, Car looks great ! Looks like you shaved everything off but the door locks. Why not shave them as well ? I wish I would have shaved the fuel door while I was at it.

Doug

 

Thanks, Doug! At first, my idea was to incorporate the door locks as part of the entry system...after studying that contraption of a latch system, it proved to be a no-go....I think I will go back and shave the door locks, after all, when I fab the front and rear roll pans...relocating the filler tube and cap...now that's a project for another day!
Rob

 

Hi Falcon Nuts!

Here is the1963 Futura Resto-Mod I picked up yesterday for a song! Not a show car, but drove 160 miles home no problems and my girlfreind LOVES it.....

8" Posi, 302 V8, C4 auto just a good ol'falkoon......

 

Rob, shaving the door locks is probably a great idea. It may look a little funny without the handles. Keep us posted on the progress. Just don't paint it yellow

Doug

 

here is my take on what a falcon should look like, It is still a work in progress, I started with a 65 truck axle and narrowed it about three inches, cut out the front rails and towers then fabbed some beefier rails all the way to the rear rails, narrowed a nine inch rear and fabbed up some ladder bars, then topped it off with a 455 buick with a fabricated intake and headers.

 

Doug,
You just don't know how prophetic that statement is! My son is 17, ready to drive (got his permanent license yesterday), and his favorite car colors are black and yellow! He's been hounding me all along to paint it gloss yellow...but, I'm not gonna do it! My '68 Dodge Dart is painted '76 Corvette yellow...and that one is enough yellow for me!
Rob

 

NICE! although I woulda used a Big Ole FE motor instead of a Spuwick

 

Man.. I love falcons. These are some of the sickest ones I've ever seen!

 

It's gone now, Kurt....
Rob

 

Finally got my daily driver 69 falcon painted and done up.

 

I can dig those chrome-reverse steelies!
Rob

 

Nuttin...just being friendly, and letting you know the link doesn't work...



Rob

 

Your wheels look good. Where did you get them? What size are they? What size tires are you running? I know ... too many damn questions.

 

In case ya missed it on this thread:

 

My wheels are 14x6 smoothies from Summit Racing. It was a trick to find 4 lug, but they do carry them. And the front tires are 195/74R14 and the back are 205/75R14.