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Hey guys little update for you all. Wildfire season has been pretty rough on us northerners and despite the best efforts of me and my firefighter...
Come on now… don’t leave us all hanging here.
The ball joints on a ‘60 Falcon are a different oddball size, so are hard to find. The ‘63 Falcon uses the larger more common balljoint. If you...
For sure. The bumpers and the hood was 90% of the reason I bought it
Parts car has arrived today. Anyone know anyone looking to buy Falcon Deluxe decals or trim? Will probably make a new post or put stuff up on...
Yes fixing that it’s next up. Nothing that will make the car drive better matters at all if you can’t actually drive it. I’ll be sure to update...
The other side is solid as a rock Smacked it hard with a hammer and everything. The only other rust spot was on the rear drivers side subframe...
Here’s some pictures of the poor Goose as it sits: You can probably see the issue. Most definitely rust was thr main cause of death.
I appreciate the concern Sgt and while I could leave a lot of it alone (and I will for now - not touching the engine until its parked over the...
Thanks Gimpy. Thats a relief
Lots and lots of rangers in the scrapyard. I’m sure I’ll be able to find something. Would ‘65 mustang coil springs fit? Since I’m going to have...
That I can do. I’m thinking me and the machinist guys in town are going to be good friends by the time this car really gets going.
I plan on keeping it atleast LOOKING stock, so steel wheels and hubcaps are staying. I have a 200/C4 combo out of a ‘78 fairmont that I’ll be...
Thats sounds good. Cheap but SAFE equals GOOD to me! I’ll contact scarebird to see if they’re still making the kits. Without custom hubs, do you...
It is 12” from the door jamb to the back of the mirror. 17” to the front. Screws thru the mirror are 3” apart.
I sure can. Where did you get your brakes from? Scarebird kit with wilwood upgrades? Good to see you around again gimpy
No worries about sidetracking the thread. I’m looking for tips and suggestions like this as well, since the car will be parked for a time while im...
After a closer look and comparison, that is exactly where it broke.
[ATTACH] I will have to wait until tomorrow to get a picture. Im not sure if the car is in original paint or not , I think it’s been repainted...
Yes, its a single mirror. I haven’t seen another one like it Thats the part we’re talking about, but mine has cracked right underneath (and in...
It looks like it got smacked real hard with a rock or something at some point (many years ago) and then now has rusted out and snapped since the...
Hi all. Good to see you again. I’ve got a 1960 Frontenac that im slowly rebuilding and upgrading here and there. Here’s what’s happened since my...
Thanks, the ball joints are worn out on my car and it seems like the original 1960 ones are obsolete or otherwise unavailable. I won't have to...
Yes, like Gimpy said they were Ford of Canada's alternative to the falcon before the Comet was released. This one was sold at Stadium Ford in...
Thanks for the responses, all. I guess it is better to not jump down any rabbit holes - that's good, they usually lead to rolled ankles. And...
Hi all. My name is Harley and I recently bought a 1960 Ford Frontenac. https://imgur.com/a/UdGymaE I'm looking to restore it to near-stock...
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