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Thanks! I hope it runs out as good as it sounds! Seems to grab rpm's faster than the 327 in my Austin.

 

I am thinking about extending the hood and fenders to match the peak of the comet bumper... Photoshop time

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I decided to go for it and love the result
It looked good on Photoshop, so I figured what the heck. All done before lunch break. Not bad

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Not bad!

 

Nice!

 

Falconizer - good job! I like the idea

 

So when ya comin over to do mine. Haha looks good brother!


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Hey, Nash510, any recent pics of the Falcon in your avatar? Phookin' FUN looking...nasty too...

 

More to come soon. I've been painting door jams and such. Started aligning panels today which is taking a bit of time. Once everything is together I will take some photos. I hope to painting the exterior next week or the week after.

 

Looking forward to the pics!
Thanks for the kind words. Stoked to be working on it again

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Falconizer, Are you going to pull the sides/inside corners of the fenders out to match the profile of the hood?
What are you doing about a grill?
I saw a galaxy online with a folding sliding ragtop and it looked real good. I think it would look good on a custom like this.

 

I was very seriously thinking of a folding/slider top for my wagon... The guys that make them are about 1 mile from me. Having driven tons of folding ragtop bugs in my day though I have wonder how negatively that will effect the air conditioning I'm doing right now though.

 

Only saw one! On a blue Galaxie Wagon!


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I actually have my short Britax folder sitting on the top of the Ranchero right now! Trying to decide...

 

Interesting on the top idea. I hadn't seen or heard of one. Hmmmmmm...
Yes, I am pulling out the fenders to match. Seemed easy to do at first thought, but now I'm not sure... depends on the grill. There is still work on the bumper that I know I need to do (I don't like the turn signals in the corner, and I will add to the license area) so I will do what I know, and hire an artist to come up with some sketches. My idea is a camaro blade for a center bar and mustang bumper extensions for vertical teeth... but, we'll see how it all ends up


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This one von zipper?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...825.394872723936893&type=1&comment_id=1077409

 

Cool. Never seen that on a wagon. Thanks for looking it up
I will be keeping the luggage rack and incorporating scallops, so if I ever do that van...

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Here is one of my projects. A 64 falcon hardtop. Originally equipped with a 170CI and 4 speed Dagenham transmission. Was a one owner, all original and ran great.

Switched the suspension over from 4 lug to 5 lug. using the 65 falcon V8 manual steering and quality parts. The rear end is from a 63 Falcon with a 3.55 posi.

Lots of fun while working with my little assistant!!

 

Here is the rear end work...

 

Here is where I am currently at with this project. Undergoing a BFX tribute build.
331 stroker/4 spd top loader/9" with 3.89 gears. Has undergone a minitub, subframes and rollbar. Gonna paint it wimbledon white and keep the interior original black.


Enjoy!!

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Here is the hood and mechanical stuff to make it go FAST!

Next phase is body and paint. Then I will swap out.

 

Hey all, I have a great 1960 4 door falcon (6cyl). The rear bumper was totally shot when i got it but i have found local junkyard here that has a 62 falcon ranchero, a 64 comet and a 62 futura. I looked around the fdr thread for awhile and couldn't really find the answer, so the question is, can I use the rear bumper from any of those for my 1960 falcon? I am assuming the 62 futura and the 62 ranchero would have the same rear bumper, is that correct?

 

I like the gray-center Cragars. What paint is that?

 

Really, really cool build, that Falcon will be quite entertaining. When I read of your power plans, I was hoping you would upgrade the little 8", they are tough customers but to a point. That nodular 9'' will do nicely. Did you go with a new 56" total width housing and axles? And did you go centered housing or centered pinion?

-KK

 

Those are Cragar GT (not SS) wheels. Center caps say GT not SS. They are pre SS. They are old school from the 60s two piece (steel rim & aluminum center) 14x6. Originally painted black centers which appear gray now due to their age.


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I narrowed the "N" 9 inch (3.89. / 31 splines) rear end to 54.5" and centered pinion.


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Really, really digging this bird!

The Kustom Falcon Build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734282
The Kustom Falcon

 

Oh, I shoulda known that. Dad had a set on his Sport Fury:

 

Just got back to the falcon. The rear quarters are ROUGH!

My trophy case has a trophy case!

 

I know that all 3 years, (60, 61, 62), have different bumpers; BUT, if you get the arms and all, it'll probably work. Good luck! Mike.