Features Falcons done right?

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First thing's first, keep in mind that these are unibody cars. Any rust/rot to the floors or any part of the undercarriage is a structural safety hazard.

The rocker panel area seems to be a common area of rot, immediately in front of the doors behind the wheelwell. If theres rust in the trunk, you might also check the inner fenderwell area back there as well.

The big thing is to take a peak underneath. Any extensive damage is going to be a big, and a necessary, project to repair.

Hope this helps!
Gayl

 

Okay I checked they are 185/75 R14 Firestone FR380

 

That's a cool wagon!

 

Ive been trying to find a picture of a squared body with 4 inch whitewalls to see how it will look.The round bodies seem to flow a lot better with the wide whites.

 

Found this one but they look like 2 in white walls.

 

Not to bag on your preference, but wide whites on anything after 61/62 or so is not a traditional look (according to the knowers )

 

I guess I can see that probably why I never found a picture on some.
They don't seem to go with the body style.Not sure what Im going run on my 64 with steel rims.Maybe blackwall with some dog dish caps and beauty ring .I don't know I have the original hubcaps that might look good with some 1 inch whitewalls.Haven't seen many of these around either.I have both sets except no beauty rings.Awww decisions... decisions

 

Similarily, I'm just not a fan of wide whites on the 64 style falcons, but then again, I'm a round body falcon guy. Really, the early falcons still carry on the 50's look, whereas the later model falcons started going for that (looks over his shoulder and whispers) "muscle car" look, IMO.

Then again, the falcon that Muncie posted looks pretty kick ass with those 2 inch whitewalls.

I really like my skinny whites on my 61, but then again, I can afford the skinny whites.

Cheers,
Gayl

 

Your wagon looks awesome. What did you do to get that stance? 3" blocks in back and 2 cut coils up front?

 

Nah it's an 8'2"
Just a "cruiser" really

 

Thanks brotha. So its pretty much like any other car of the era lol

 

The latest issue of the FCA newsletter has a picture of a '64-'65 with wide whites. It doesn't look too bad if you can avoid thinking about how it's supposed to be.

-Dave

 

Thanks I'll check it out.

 

Thanks.

 

Hey guys with all the lowered Falcons here how many of you guys along with the shelby drop used a wedge kit so the ball joint doesnt bind up or brake? Ive heard this is the best way to go but I didnt hear much about it here. Anyone have any problems not doing this? Anyone having any sort of problems with the front being lowered? Im going to be doing the shelby drop with a cut coil or so to match the 3" blocks in the back. any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

No I ordered a set of black crager steelies from summitt for it

 

I'm running 1" discs in the front with a 2" drop, and don't have any ball joint binding issues. I've got 3" blocks in the rear (leaf), and cut 1-1/2 coils in the front; I had to add about 3/4" of shims to the upper A-arm bushing shaft bolts to correct the camber; the caster is probably whacked a little, but I've been told that it's not that critical. Be sure to set your toe-in to 1/2" closer in the front of the tire than in the rear (tie rod end adjustment)...

Now...scraping the wheelwells when I turn, all the time...that's another story....
Rob

 

awesome good to hear. Those wedge kits ate pretty expensive. any chance you could post a pic of your ride?

 

1/2" toe in? something's not right and that will eat tires. Are you sure about that 1/2" figure?

 

Does anybody have a line on Toe board replacements for a '63 wagon. From what I'm told everyone is on backorder til late December and it's a maybe at that point?

Thanks,
Ben

 

Rob

 

Don,
I was told by a front end alignment mechanic to measure the distance between the back of the front tires (at a fixed point), and then subtract 1/2" from that measurement to get the toe-in on the front of the tires (adjust by turning the tie rods). I've got mine adjusted that way, and after 6 months on new tires, I haven't noticed any wear yet.

It's a "rough-in" alignment that gets you in the ball park; I would suggest taking it to a shop for a more precise adjustment afterwords.
Rob

 

Your the man! the wagon looks good. your pretty low in the front so if you dont have issues then im excited to do mine. I want the stance to be even so it wont be as low in the front. thanks

 

Thanks, solo..just remember: A little coil goes a long way...it's a pain, but I would suggest cutting 1 coil off first, re-assemble it, and look it over...2 coils off of mine would have been waaay to low in the front....
Rob

 

Need help!!! 64 Falcon futura hardtop:

Did it have vinyl pinchwelt or cloth windlace to hold in sides of headliner???
Thanks'
Dave

 

Hey guys found a guy that has a bolt on kit for early falcons with the 2 wide springs.
http://www.butchscoolstuff.com/49-60FordParts.html

The kit isn't listed but ask for a falcon lowering kit. The guys name is Butch tell him George sent you.

 

Found some 3 inch ones don't look too bad....

 

Looks like the guy has some great stuff!

 

Cool

 

did i ever post a pic of mine on here?