Projects 1964 Falcon B/FX Build Thread

Mike;you only have about three weeks to get ready for CHRR!!! NO slacking off!!!! Don't make me get your Crew Chief after you!!!! ROY.

 

OK Mike,Lake trip is over,nurse your hangover by working on that FALCON!!Time is running out!!!!!!!!

 

Got the oil pan gasket changed today, hopefully that stops the leak I had. I forgot what a pain that is! Changed the oil and filter. I am trying some Brad Penn oil this time. Also got the new throttle cable installed and need to finish up the mount to the firewall.




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Nothing like working on your back with oil dripping in your face!!!16 days until CHRR time!!! ROY.

 

On the bright side,at least it wasn't 90wt gear oil,and at least you didn't try to soak it up with your hair....lol
Glad to see you're down to taking care of the little stuff at this point Mike.That is one cool Falcon.Cant wait to see some YouTube footage when you get those stacks suckin air!


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New wheels and M&H front runners. I wanted them to look magnesium and at 1/4 the price. Also, the Cragars weigh 37 pounds each with the tires. The new wheels with tires weigh 24 pounds each....carry the 5...add the 2... That's 26 pounds total off the front end!


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New wheels look great...all business,very tough looking.
Your mechanic looks kinda bored though....lol!

Scott


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Looks great mike.


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Outstanding! Looks like your head mech doesn't want the S/S wheels to be removed though ....

Good luck.

 

JMO,the Cragars looked better!!! ROY.

 

The cragars are good carshow rims! I want to race!


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I think those wheels make it look like a composite of Brannan's Falcon and his Thunderbolt....Tough stuff!

Scott


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Hey fiveo,
What type of throttle cable did you go with.I have the lokar as well and it seems a little on the flimsy side.
Thanks,
Mark

 

Muncie,
Here is the website for the company,
Control cables
http://store.controlcables.com/servlet/StoreFront

It's like a top fuel cable, super stout, with excellent connectors and mounting hardware . Mine cost $40.00. I gave them the dimensions over the phone, but you could send a drawing if needed.



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very nice I like the new wheels better

 

Thanks fiveo

 

Some pictures with the new wheels from a car show today





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Looks good!


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Very Nice Mike! You got more of a Nostalgia look now. Is it running right and ready for this week-end? Look forward to hearing about all the fun that will be had and whats better will be pictures and video!......Al

 

Al, I have only made a fee "unofficial" passes on some vacant roads, it ran good, but I can't wait until the track


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Good for you Mike wish you the best of Luck and for all you went through and missing most of summer that it is much faster......Al

 

A Roy Pool custom one off adjustable clutch pedal over center stopper , installed!


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I can't wait to see some video of that motor trying to twist that Falcon up on the launch!
Good luck and have a blast Mike!

Scott


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New fire system installed, I hope I never have to use it! Ready for the CHHR



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Nice trailer!! C-ya around 6AM tomorrow!! ROY.

 

Five-o one word to describe your 64...immaculate.
Really nice job on that build.

~Mark~

 

Fun at famoso today!




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How did she run?


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Looks like she belongs on that strip.

 

I had a couple of injection issues I made 4 passes. 1 ran crappy in the 14's, 1 nozzles clogged and it wouldn't get out if it's own way, 1 i aborted due to low tire pressure and a wobble in high gear and 1 kinda got it figured out went 13.02 at 106... I needed about two more to work my way to the mid 12's.. But I did get a wheel off the ground! Look close there's light! Ha



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