Features Falcons done right?

hey Kewl65, what is that colour? currently doing an XP wagon myself ready for a spray. so torn on colours. that blue is almost spot on my first preference.

 

That's a beauty!! Love the wagon!

 

I had to laugh a bit when I saw this. Somewhere in my photos I have a picture of my old Maverick jump starting my parent's 41' diesel motorhome! I called it I think I can, I think I can.... And it did!

 

My ranchero is starting to look right, that counts for something

 

This falcon has some nice touches.

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We drive a '63 Falcon Wagon home a few weeks ago. It appears to be all stock. I'm hoping to beef up the drivedrive, brakes and suspension so we can pull a small vintage camper trailer. The first thing we are going to do is fix up the interior a little w/ new seat covers. I'm looking at a '79 Granada for a donor car. I'll still need to find a narrower 8" rear axle.

The car doesn't look this good. I think this photo was taken a couple owners ago.

 

10" in rear 4.5 front
Here's some new pictures

 

That's just......badass!

 

This car is coming along nice....I really like the headers!......Al

 

Started the final phase on my Falcon; bodywork. But after getting a good start on the worst of it, the engine on my Austin gasser developed a knock. So now I have to drop off the Falcon and do a rebuild on the Austin's 327 before it totally lets go.
I'll shoot some primer over the bare metal to keep things from flash rusting for now, and get back to it in a month or so.

The two rear fender lips I did on the radius are the next time consumers.

 

Nice wagon. The axle you want is an early 70's maverick 8" which is already the correct width. I found mine pretty easily on craigslist.

 

Lovin the post and pics, can't wait to get the new motor slapped into my Ranchero. Some great looking rides out there.

 

Here is my 65 Ranchero I just picked up. Not done right but will be soon.

 

Fellow Virginia HAMB'r ClutchDumpinDan just scored this cherry 1963 Falcon Sprint:







260, Cruisomatic, 3:10 rear (still has the tag) , original/correct chrome valve covers/air cleaner cover.....Ran the data tag- build date 7/30/63 engine assembly date 6/30/63. Loraine, Ohio assembly plant.







It's had a repaint, Rangoon Red, black interior-all original, Ford marked glass, never was undercoated, NO RUST!



He even got the fender skirts with it....



The Virginia safety inspection sticker receipts in glove box go back to 1974- there is no doubt in my mind that this car does, in fact have 31,000 original miles....

 

Hey....I recognize that car! You need to clean your camera lens...making my car look bad

 

VERY NICE! you did well



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I posted it in my introductions post, but I finally managed to get it home to CT from NJ.

Also, not technically a Falcon - sorry.







Going to start by changing fluids this weekend and chasing what I think is a vacuum leak causing it to stall just after start and stumble on acceleration.

 

Who cares, it's still gorgeous and well worth sharing here!

 

Dude, yeah!


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Moved into our new shop...no excuses now....Project Falcon Retro Road Racer is underway!

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292 or 312?

 

Was told 292, but I haven't taken off the oil pan/heads to check for sure.

The car was originally a 170ci 6cyl - the y block is a weird choice, plus they hacked up the shock towers to fit the headers...

My ultimate plan with the car is to go for a vintage circuit race car look. If I end up wanting more power it might make more sense to go with a SBF - I'll drive it as is for the summer and see how I like the Y block.

 

Well mine is not Done Right....yet
Just picked up this 1961 wagon.
PO installed a1985 302 HO and C4
Granada front disc setup

Gotta get new springs........any ideas? Blocks of wood holding springs up

 

I used 3" drop springs and 3" drop coils from Dearborn Classics on my bird.


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What size of rims are/where you using? Any pictures? Cheers!


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I have 15X5" wheels and 165R15 Coker WW's on it. The tires rub on sharp turns


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Nice Falcon! Love those wheels and stance!


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Thanks! The hubcaps are 1951 Plymouth caps I scored at a flea market for $50. The front is lowered 3" with the drop coils and the rear has 2" blocks atop 3" drop springs


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How much of the underneath did you modify to get 5" of lowering in the rear?

I'm close to buying my first 63 Falcon and would like to set it as low as yours. Just planning ahead.

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All I had to do was cut the rubber frame bumpers in half. The axle sits about 2" below the frame.

I have pretty firm KYB gas shocks. So, I've never had it bottom out on me while driving.


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