Features Falcons done right?

Request from NTAPHSE.............pics from Monterey Historics 2008

Dude, will fix pics tonite. Jim.

 

That looks like a 6 cyl pitman arm. I had to change to a V8 part and the matching idler arm.

 

You know what when I get off of work tonight I'm going dig up my old pitman from the inline six suspension parts and see how it fits the exact same way if so then I will know for sure.... I do have the v8 idler arm and brackets though so I geuss that's a positive.

 

Here is my 64 futura. Early Drag Race inspired

 

Nope it's not a six cylinder pitman been lookingn into it more I think it's the right one.The 1 1/8 is only bigger on the shaft side...

 

Some nice cars in here. I've been thinking of buying a small pre-65 American made commuter car and there aren't too many out there that aren't gas hogs. So I'm interested in a Falcon/Comet 2dr. wagon with a six. My question is, what kind of mileage do you guys get with a 6 cyl in these cars? I'd set it up for highway gears.

 

Here is a cool one.1960 with a 3 carb 170 in it.

 

Creeder,
Thats one hot looking Falcon. I was looking for a 60-62 like yours when i found my 63 2dr sedan. I am in the process of some much needed repairs on mine. New 88400 headers(the old Hooker sup. comps hit every thing),raised engine up 3/8 of an in. (ctr link hitting oil pan),new tie rod ends,new exhaust system half way back,now clears pitman arm. Replaced the steering box with a no ware 60 model in great shape.My old one was shot & had no adjustment.Front end was so far out it wa scarry to drive.
REFF: 63 2dr sedan (orig 6 cyl)
Has a 95 cobra roller 5.0 with crane cam,roller rockers,gear drive,high rise intake,650 dubble pumper holly,mallery9000 high fire ign. system.
T-5 5speed
8.8 rear with 4;10 posi cut to 55 3/4 in.
Shelby type traction bars

http://public.fotki.com/falconeer/

 

I can't see the pics, can anyone else?

 

I can’t complain about the mileage, but I can’t make a 100% accurate assertion about it, either. I suspect it’s in the range of 21-25 mpg. However (1) I haven’t filled the tank up completely yet and (2) the odometer is not trustworthy as the rear tires are the wrong diameter.

Mine, BTW:



-Dave

 

I drove my wifes Falcon from LA to Bakersfield (couple hundred miles), from taft to bakersfield and back (prob 70 miles total), from taft to lamont and back (prob 70-80 miles), and drove around town quite a bit and filled back up before hitting E.

Right now her car has I6 170 with three on the tree.

 

Don't tell me that, bro...I've got a brand-new, in-the-box set of 88400's in my shed, waiting to go on....I was hoping they would drop in easily, with no problems...
Rob

 

Hey Rob,
I think you missread my post.The hookers(long tube) are the ones that didn't clear any thing, The 88400s clear every thing. No problems except when you do the header pipe on the drivers side you have to tweek it a little for pitman clearence.Other than that they went on in no time.No clearence problems.Even good room for my clutch cable.
Next is a new clutch, press. plate & throw out bearing.Then only minor mech. repairs, Then the body & interior.

Hang in there Sport
The 88400s are great
Butch Evans(Falconeer)
Thomasville NC

 

i love the 64 falcon grill. YOUR 64 IS REAL COOL.

 

nice falcon solid

 

thanks muncie. I love em(falcons), easy to work on, fun to drive, still kinda cheap. They look good all different styles. This is a cool thread.

 

no problem man same here

 

Thanks Dave. Despite my user name, I've never owned a Comet, nor really thought about it (other than the novelty and my nickname) until now. So I don't know anything about these.

 

I love mine so far. I'd recommend one to anybody. They're just the right size, and they're dead simple, plus because of the similarity to early Mustangs, there’s halfway decent parts availability both for resto and hop up.

-Dave

 

Attempt no. 2.........pics of the road racer.
Monterey Historics 2008.

 

heres a new pic of my 62 , on the stock frame and stock suspensions design

 

heres a shot of the motor before we did the bags

 

the new bags installed

 

and yes it does miss the blower

 

now that is one of more original bag set ups. we did bags on a buddies 64 fairlane wagon and it sits down on the exhaust. do you have a picture with the rim and tire off to see how you attached to the susp. And why the double ladder effect on the arm (for stiffing?). looks like I see a shock behind the airbag?

where is your exhaust?

 

Your Comet is fantastic. The engine is great and the bag system is a work of art..Are ya gonna brace the towers?

 

yes we are going to brace the towers but just from tower to tower , the double brace is a metering rod that keeps the bags straight as it go's up and down, and its attached to the bottom arm with a single rod with heim joints top and bottom , thanks for the complments , also there is a shock atached to the arm between the bag and pivot

 

love the design. how does it ride? would like to see other shots of how you did the blower manifold. great job.

 

Man! your merc is awesome dude!!!
that 6 banger must have screamed!
sure is alot of room in their with the 6, my v8 is tight as heck in their

 

That is a badass airbag setup, I wouldn't mind seeing some more shots of how you put it all together.