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Hey falconizer is that an Aussie six I see there? If so how did you acquire it?

 

Nice work Falconizer . By the time that's all painted it will all "disappear" .


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Yes it is I have a buddy who is an importer/exporter who has a buddy in Oz who owns a wrecking yard. I got 2 complete motors with trans with all the accessories for $800. I couldn't pass it up. I wanted to keep it an I6, but the old 144 would not do to run AC and pull a trailer. I have 2 other cars with Windsors in them, and wanted something different.

 

Thanks, man. That's what I'm hoping

 

Awesome thread! Just read through the whole thing. From a new member Ford nut!

 

That's awesome I want one of those motors bad, I would scrap three windsors for one, very cool. They turbo well also

 

Nice work!

 

I've played around with theese 4.0ls for years (I live in Australia) when I was younger I had one in a Ute making 260 HP at the rear wheels without a turbo using junkyard parts, are you planning to run a 4speed auto or t5 behind yours?

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4 speed auto. Good to hear these have decent power output! Ever run one with a carb on it?

 

Alot of guys in speedway run them with carbs a mob called Aussie speed makes 2 and 4 barrel intakes for the sohc 4.0l, see if you can get yourself a genuine Ford set of Au headbolts and multi latest steel head gasket, fixes a problem with blowing head gaskets that they are notorious for, how are you planning to control the btr auto? They are almost completely controlled by electronic solenoids.
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I got the head gaskets and rebuild parts, and made a 4bbl intake for it but it's not ready to fire. I couldn't find an intake for it when I got the motor, so I had to make do and fab one. I have to make the distributor advance as well. I figure I will cross the bridge trans wise when I get there. If there is someone who has already figured it out though, I will gladly use the info . Maybe even a manual valve body? If you have any pics of different set ups people are doing with these let me know. Here in the states, I am pretty much on my own with this.

 

That's a cool looking power plant, six-two.

I took my rusty old tub down to VA HAMB member ClutchDumpin'Dan's shop: Old Dominion Speed and Custom in Fredricksburg, Va. Do a search of his work on the HAMB. He's a really talented dude and can fabricate n' weld like nobody's business.




New Calvert Racing adjustable rear shocks:



I finally found half inch diameter 2 3/8" U-bolts:




ClutchDumpin'Dan putting the final touches on the sub frame connector installation:



Connectors really tightened up the car. Doors sound and feel really solid now when they're closed. Big difference in cornering too.

 

I like 'em- they work well with the Cal-Trac bars.

I'm using the "5" setting (9 firmest, 1 softest) and they're stiff, but not unpleasant.

http://calvertracing.com/9way.php

 

Cool.

 

A good work day today! I got some of the bumper mods done. It came out as good as I hoped
I had to mount the radiator so I could finish the front sheet metal and it's good to be back to working on the body again.

 

Falconizer , more good progress ! Hey I had a look at the photos in your signature/link and saw you had the top off the wagon, what's the story there ??
Is it getting a haircut too?


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No haircut. Hippies forever. The old roof was rusted through in the back and right rear. it was unrepairable. Must have been parked for years in sprinkler range. The right rear quarter glass was the only thing holding the roof up

 

I finished the bumper! I wanted to remove the turn signals but was afraid to screw up the bumper. I looked for the lights, and none are available. I was working and just decided to go for it. I'm much more comfortable with stuff that I know I will paint...

 

That's lookin' good.

 

Will make for a very "clean " looking front . I like it .


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Well , the '60 LIVES!

Wifey got first drive yesterday with a lap around the block . Then Finn (13 year son ) and I got first burn out !

Still lots to do yet but it was very satisfying to see it out on the street .


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Hoon....

 

My new addition. Finally something to replace my stang.

 

Nice Pete!
I dig the Cal Track bars...


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The Cal tracs work very well. Rear has a locker unit in it. Rip the car thru 3rd and it wants to break loose hard. Awainting to add subframes before I launch it with sticky tires.

 

Just had the Global West subframe connectors welded into my 63 (to go with the Cal-Tracks) made quite a difference.




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Does anybody make subframe connectors for the 66-69 Falcon?

Revernd Paul

 

I'll probably make my own this weekend. I made a set for my 65 stang and the design is not far off. Basically 2 x 2 stock.

 

I was thinking about making my own subframe connectors this winter.

Revernd Paul