Features Falcons done right?

It can be done; my Dad did it with his Comet/Falcon/Mustang salvage yard special. And, he did it around 1967 using parts he got from his job at the local salvage yard. He told me a few years back that he never had a title for any of the cars he used to build it; he used a title from a completely totalled Falcon to register it. Scary.

 

Interesting. I lined up both cars one day and took a look at the body moldings, openings, etc. Seems to me if you guys have seen variants then I guess I need to look harder. A Comet with a Falcon nose might look kinda cool......or really effed up, not certain which yet, lol.

 

Time to update the thread
My 21 yr old son just bought this one
So we will be on here asking questions
It’s a little rough around the edges
Missing a lot of interior trim
And maybe some exterior trim too
I’m not sure how much was removed

Originally a V8 according to the VIN
Currently has a 302 with a lumpy cam
And a c4 I think
Has AC that doesn’t quite blow cold enough
Drivers window fell off the track driving it home
Paint looks good in pics but terrible in person
Lot of dings and stuff that didn’t get fixed before it got sprayed

 

Look at the Australian Falcon for what a Falcon looks like with Comet front dress. Very close.

 

Roundhouse, nice car. If it's gonna be a daily driver I wouldn't worry too much about dings and dents - it's going to acquire more. Our Falcon was parked in it's usual spot in the barn when my Dad was rummaging in the joist's above.....dropped a little piece of 2X4 end first on the right front fender giving it a bruise. My Dad has since passed away and even if I re-did the entire car - I'd leave that little dent. Reminds me of him ( in a great way) everytime I see it.
62Rebel ........you're right, it does sorta look that way, the Argetinian Falcons do too.. I'd really be interested in seeing what our Comet ragtop would look like with a Falcon front end. Anybody here any good with altering pics?

 

I did not look at each page but did scroll through most of it, I did not see much 6 cyl engine mod stuff. Has anyone done anything with the 200ci cylinder head? I'm looking for a way to mount two carbs. I have seen the mid '60's hotrod mag story on what they did but I don't think I would be able to braze a steel flange to the head to build an intake off of. Also I would like to come up with something better than the store bought "clamp on" adapters. I have a milling machine and lathe so I can make up some stuff, just need a workable plan. has anyone done this?

 

The Schjeldahl book discusses direct-mounting a two-barrel carburetor to the log intake. I'm sure you could block off the original carburetor hole and use the same method to mount a pair of carbs instead. I prefer multiple carburetors on an inline as I think it balances the fuel-air charge, so it sounds like a solid plan to me.

The big problem with the log intake is that the inside is pretty rough, which messes up fuel atomization, so if you're going to be opening it up, it might pay to try to smooth it out some.

Some folks have band-sawed the intake off entirely and built something new from the intake ports out. That's well above my pay grade, but YMMV.

 

Do a search for a '2V' 6cyl head that was available in Australia, these had a bolt on inlet manifold, they are also currently being reproduced & available.
There is a local 63 falcon with a 2v 6cyl which does low 14 sec 1/4 mile times. (ed not low 13's but 14.2's)

 

Rusty, you'll like this.
That "not for sale" sign looks just like the one that appeared in front of a 55 two-ten two door after the third time I inquired if it might be for sale.

 

Tried to work out a deal for a 62 Tudor but the owner isn't selling.... yet.

 

My bus.

 

Although I have owned three 1963 Rancheros, my '60 2-door wagon is my favorite Falcon.

 

Did you try the Ford 6 forum? Lots of good information there.

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did not know there was one, thanks.
I found the Ford Flathead 6 forum, not one for overhead valve 6's.

 

Sorry. It's not on the HAMB. Try fordsix.com. There's plenty of stuff for what you are looking for.

 

If I had any spare coin this one would already be in my garage however as I'd already bought a car that's here now. it's not. It ticks all my boxes! A Mercury Comet is close enough to a Ford Falcon. 427FE etc etc
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...t-cyclone-car-has-sold-as-of-7-12-19.1155226/

 

Really cool^^^.....

 

New years thread bump, and a question.
I have a 63 Falcon with a '66 Mustang 8" axle, albeit currently out of the car and in pieces (flange to flange is 50 13/16"). The existing steel wheels have 4" backspacing and 195/75 R14 tyres. I am tempted by some Cragar SS 14 x 6 rims, but they have a backspacing of 3 3/8" and 175/65 R14 tyres, and I fear they will scrub on the outer wheelarch lip. Any ideas if they'll fit?
Obviously the shallower backspacing will put them further out, but then the narrower tyres (approx 3/8" either side) should help redress the balance somewhat. Would rather not cut the inner arch lip off, if I can help it.

 

Was the axle in the car when you got it, or was it something you found separately? Roundbody Falcons are notorious for being difficult to install a v8 capable rear axle into. You are probably going to have to modify (narrow and move spring pads) the Mustang axle to get it to fit at all. Nothing that is horribly involved, but labor and time nonetheless.

 

It came with the '66 axle already fitted, so I already know it will fit with the 14" 4" backspace steelies.

 

That's a stroke of good luck right there.

 

Does any falcon guys know if the door hinges on a round body is the same through the years? They look similar on the 64. Even mustang hinges look the same and are available through macs. I’m looking for a drivers side 61 upper. Thanks!!

 

You need someone who has a hollander interchange manual to really answer your question. I imagine that they are very similar but I couldn't guarantee it.

 

can't just replace the pins and bushings?

 

8" - '72-'77 Maverick/Comet bolt in with '66 Mustang spring plates, Mav/Com 4dr. driveshaft also bolt in
9" - 1957 Ford

 

Not picking but those donors are more rare than the Falcon now

 

What kind of HP are you throwing at an 8” rear end.

 

Don’t think I ever put mine on here...wanted a hot little street car...289, 11:1, TW Heads1, Eddy Performer RPM intake, custom ground comp cam.. built C4, 2500 Stall converter.....and a Maverick 8”
Front ends all Opentracker from the master out..

 

That’s a good idea thanks