Features Falcons done right?

Mine does the same thing, even lowered with 2" blocks. I added coil-overs, but it still sways like a drunken preacher at 60+mph highway speeds, or when I take a railroad crossing...
Rob

 

Some pics from Argentina... All friends

 

I think you guys are going the wrong direction. These cars tend to be a bit stiff on the rear springing in my opinion. When I did my '62 about twenty years ago, I had my springs dearched a bit, and pulled a COUPLE of leaves out. Made a big difference in handling and ride qualities. Also have to be real careful with shocks on these as well. Too stiff is not going to be good. You gotta remember thay these are some seriously lightweight cars.

Just another quick note, and not to sound like an ass, but there are two reoccurent Falcon threads on the board. This one, which I always figured was to show off finished or driver cars, and "Doing Falcons right" which I always thought was more geared to technical issues with these cars. maybe I'm wrong, but wouldn't it be nice to kinda keep them separate for the sake of reference and both cruising along?

 

Yes, I was thinking the same thing...
put the right wrench in the right drawer.

 

Sorry about that guys!!!, moving my ass to the right section.

ThAnks for all the help though !!!

 

How can too many Falcon threads on the HAMB be a bad thing?
Rob

 

It can't! but...
If there's more than one, then they must serve different purposes...
BTW, was at Fab Fords this weekend, and hardly any roundbodies were representing! Falcon section overall was understated :-(

 

A work in progress shot of the '64 Ranchero.

 

Mini tubbed.

 

Nice stance!

 

Thats gonna be tits when it's done!!

 

not mine

 

Starting the mini tub...

 

Moving the inner wheel wells...

 

Finishing the tubs.

 

That's slick. Much nicer than the typical square-edged tubs you used to see in pro streeters.

-Dave

 

Thanks man, I was going for a stealth look. the 235s that were on it originally rubbed on the spring and outer wheel lip, but now there is room for 295/50/15s.

 

Got the old Trouble-Makers Green Slime out for the first time last weekend. Needs more work but getting there. Thanks Gasser Jeff! Hey why are all the other cars so low to the ground????

 

Pics Taken at 'Fords at the Summit' in Norwalk, Ohio.

 

Another 'wheels up' shot from Norwalk.

 

here a pic of the shirts from speedworld nostalgia race .

 

not my photo ...lol but there is a falcon in there somewhere...

 

big b's falcon out of kingman ,arizona ..
392 hemi ...

 

good buddy of mine's......stan blosk a/gas !
700 ci of ford and a liberty 5 speed
and yes, it still has a straight axle!

 

another shot of stan

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bad ass dude! 61 to 63 used to be my fave Falcons, butlately i have a thing for 64 65s.
The stance and mags on your are rad, but i would ditch the blackwalls, redlines would be perfect for your racer look, and give it some style while at it. gotta have one someday.

 

Redlines would look good on there. You don't see enough redlines on hot rods.

-Dave

 

is there any other drag falcon/ranchero guys in here ?

 

I'm afraid most of what you're posting is a bit modern for the HAMB; a "done right" drag Falcon is a gasser rather than a pro stocker.

-Dave

 

well, as for me...I get nose bleeds at that altitude!
I'd like to have a gassed out falcon, just don't have a motor for that.