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doing alittle work on my falcon

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by gearsforguts, May 28, 2009.

  1. gearsforguts
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    gearsforguts
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    couldnt sell my falcon so i decided to build it.i pulled out the 6 and fit a sbc in.then my grandpop gave me a model a axle with split bones and redone springso i put that in,now i have to head to the junkyard and get a rear this weekend.i have lots of little stuff to figure out,but it should be cool when its done
     

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  2. FalconMan
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    Cool ! I have a SBC in my 62 wagon. Looks like it belongs there ....
     
  3. gearsforguts
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    once the spring towers come out ill have all the room in the world
     
  4. FalconMan
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    Yes,

    That's the only way to go. I have put the Rod & Custom mustang IFS in many falcons with great results. Lots of room, handles great !

    Doug

     
  5. gearsforguts
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    i mounted a model a axle in there,so it might not handle so good anymore haha
     
  6. 29nash
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    Set up right, it' will handle just fine. Of course you knew that.:)
     
  7. How are you setting up front springs?
     
  8. Gasser1961
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    Stick with it!! Looks good.
     
  9. gearsforguts
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    i made a crossmember that bolts where the factory lower control arms bolts too
     
  10. bbc 1957 gasser
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    i like ..:D i to have a chevy in a ford but its not a hamb car its a bbc in a 88 hatch back ;)
     
  11. What type of spring? Pics?
     
  12. gearsforguts
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    im running a factory model a spring transverse with a split wishbone
     

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  13. gearsforguts
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    well it now runs and drives,but still need to get some new tires for it[​IMG]
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  14. HomemadeHardtop57
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    that thing looks pretty mean
     
  15. Buddy Palumbo
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    It's coming along nicely , Steve .
     
  16. gearsforguts
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    hey those bolts worked out great thanks
     
  17. HomemadeHardtop57
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    no problem...get a sticker on that hog and let's hit 422
     
  18. gearsforguts
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    thanks hoping to have it on the road for the show up in deerlake
     
  19. the violator
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    looks good!!! and i think the air dam is high enough to clear even a big possum!
     
  20. Buddy Palumbo
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    Great !

    LMFAO !!
     
  21. gearsforguts
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    gearsforguts
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    it slices,it dices,it even makes curly fries
     
  22. HomemadeHardtop57
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    what's the plan for the outside ?....I would leave the paint as it and letter it
     
  23. gearsforguts
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    gearsforguts
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    its about time i have a painted one,gonna do the body work and paint it the factory color and get it lettered
     
  24. Buddy Palumbo
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    It'll be too nice for ya , lol !!
     
  25. gearsforguts
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    gearsforguts
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    aint that the truth, i wont know what to do with myself
     
  26. Buddy Palumbo
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    Shit , you'll have something to wash/wax ...
     
  27. gearsforguts
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    it will be a first,what do they call that a milestone? lol
     
  28. gearsforguts
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