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That is most certainly it. After mixing it from the scan, the guy at the paint shop told me it was really close to a 1961 factory color. Thanks, Bigcheese.

 

These are the mounts that have been on my 63 Futura since I got it- I think they're actually for a late 65 thru 67 Falcon/Mustang. They kinda' work, but only use two of the three mounting holes in the lower shock tower.

I couldn't install a "under engine" brace with these in place, so......



Thanks to ClutchDumpin'Dan's dad Leo, here is the correct for 60 thru mid 65 cast steel stand that bolts to the lower shock tower for the engine mounts. Rubber mounts came from Rock Auto and the intermediate mounts came from a Mustang specialty vendor 'cuz it's always cheaper than any Falcon specialty vendor.



The brace was stupid easy ta' install; it just bolted ta' the back of the shock towers usin' the factory tru bolts for the motor mounts....



I had to "adjust" the hard lines for the trans, but other than that, the brace just kinda' fell in and it idn't effect the angle of the drive train one bit.



Believe it 'r not, my rusty ol' tub actually feels stiffer goin' 'round corners now.

Of course, none of this will work for ya' if your running a big block Chevy....

 

A little late into the gas filler topic...but I got so sick of it i had to figure out an alternative. i got a mustang tank (gave me a bit more fuel room) and dropped it in. The I took the stock 63 filler neck and cut it down to about 3 inches of neck and the cap. I welded a little nozzle onto the side near the cap and used the stock external vent. Then i put a non breathing cap on it. I just pop the trunk to fill it up and i can put the gas nozzle in, hit the hold switch and go inside for snacks. haha I had an old 61 falcon horn button that popped into the outside hole using the stock plastic clips and it looks like its meant to be there!

Btw this is my first post here on the hamb, so ill show off my falcon project.. its a 63 futura that im cleaning up trim, swapping 62 parts, mild mods. Its a daily driver for my wife. Ive gone throught the systems as they broke over the first 6 months, and just finished the interior and doors. Almost done filling trim holes (thank you falconizer!) and swapping the driver door and then just waiting for the cash to paint!







and when I got it






and this is my truck for good measure

 

Those mounts are what Ford used when they put V8s in the 63s. They used the stock 6 cyl mounts with that kinda U mount to adapt them to the 6 cyl mounts.
I have a 1963 1/2 Ranchero, Original V8 4 speed. With the Original V8 in it!!

 

My '65 was always a pain to fill up too. I hated having to stand there and hold the nozzle with trigger cracked just a hair so that it wouldn't back feed and spew all over. Eventually I started carrying a 12" piece of garden hose in the trunk. I would slip it over the end of the nozzle then put the extended nozzle down in the tank....worked great! I could lock the pump on and walk away....no leaks or spills.

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I've got it worked out to 0.2 gal every second and it won't keep shutting off and puking. Of course, a lot of times it will puke when it gets full, so I just try and listen to the gas rushing to stop the flow before it spits it out.

 

Was able to work on her again

I have the basic line finished so no on to figuring out the rest
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Made myself some sketch pads off of some photos, and here is rough idea number 1. It is good for me to be able to actually see something as opposed to working only in my head.

 

Yeah speedfische it was for you looked like it had some pearl in it from pics. Just the sun I guess. I like the color a lot and I have a friend building a falcon that loves mint green. So a paint code would be great im going to show this to him.


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Hopefully this will be done right, but for now its stock and about 20 pounds lighter from the missing lower quarters.... Not sure what direction im going with it but for now its staying like this to hit up the local beer joints.

 

That's looking damn good Falconizer!

 

Falconizer why is the hood longer than the fenders is that some custom stuff you did or just removing various pieces if trim. Looks good by the way those drawing really have it looking right.

Parkinson looks good from here driving it to the bar is the same plan I have with my 4 door

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I lengthened and peaked the hood more to match the line of the 63 Comet bumper that I wanted to use. I think there is a post about it a few pages back.
Once I got those lines straightened out, I can doodle around as to how to fill it

Side view sketch

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I'm not an expert on paint codes by any means, so I don't know if this number will mean anything, except to the guys at my local paint shop - but anyway, on my can it says: JE43816*** A

If that number doesn't mean anything, then I'm pretty sure that tracking down the 1961 Ford color "Mint Green" will get you VERY close.

 

I really like that color A LOT! I keep going back and forth between mint green and Meissen blue... hmmmmm

 

Damn. Seeing Minilites on a roundbody is putting ideas in my head.

 

Ya, I was thinking the same thing when that picture first hit a week or so ago...

 

Konig Rewind, available in 4-on-4-1/2, look pretty convincing:

http://www.konigwheels.com/Konig-Home/Konig-Passenger-Wheels/REWIND-GRAPHITE

 

that's what those are good sir ! Konig rewinds et0 16x7

 

fitted with discontinued 205/50/16 Bf Goodrich Kdw2s

 

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I dont think they will fit.


Any spacers needed to put those 4 lug Minilites 16s on?

 

Have you of you Falcon dude's actually installed a set of CalTrac bars on a 63 Falcon? Can't seem to find any reference to a sixty three installation anyplace...

I'm suspicious of the "bolt in" claims made in their generic instructions and if the width of my front spring pocket will handle the pivot assembly after the bushing is installed in the front spring eye....along with the funky cupped bolt that holds the spring to the underbody....

http://calvertracing.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=147

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Early Falcons have narrower leaf springs (which are also shorter, on the sedans, at-least, but I believe that's all behind the axle), and 6-cylinder cars have small axle tubes, so the plates that attach to the u-bolts are not a direct fit. You may be able to re-drill them. Other parts, it appears, would need to be modified, too. Your mileage may vary.

 

You're right about the spring width, G-Rod; mine are 2" wide and are standard 5 leaf V-8 springs that I replaced a year ago...

I'm runnin' a 8" small bearing stepped tube 3:55 Trac Lok 63 V-8 rear with Currie axles along with a set of later modified spring plates that accept the bigger-better 7/16" U bolts.

I got a set of universal slapper bars on it but I'm lookin' to upgrade; know what I mean?

 

nope only thing is if you have weights on the drums you need to grind them down a bit. they fit very nicely! will post it on the ground hopefully the end of this week

 

Dyna Beads are your friend!

 

For balancing?

 

Yessir! Nothing better in my book! On my Plymouth I have enough horsepower and a heavy enough foot that I used to spin the rear wheels inside the tires leaving the tire shop half the time. Instant imbalance... Not so with Dyna Beads...

 

Yup, well, dampening, more than balancing.

They can take a set of 36" x 12.50" Bias-Ply Super Swamper TSL's, and make them 75 MPH freeway stable, with no wheel weights anywhere on the vehicle.

 

It was a nice day n' I was all bored so I yanked my 3:55 Trac-Lok third member out...



I built a Harley 5 speed trans for a dude and got this 3:80 Trac-Lok rear in trade: he had it from a project that was stillborn and had bought it from http://www.ford8and9inchrears.com/

I think I came out ahead in the deal.....




I cleaned up the housing....






New 3:80 installed....with the 3:55 60MPH was 2000RPM in O/D; with the 3:80 60MPH is now 24-2500RPM in O/D.

BTW, that's the only place my nifty SPEEDHUT sticker would fit.



Now I've gotta' put some miles on it n' break it in before I can properly beat on it.....