I'm a hard core Deuce nut but tell us about the Falcon, the upside down front bumper reminds me of a serious road racer. HRP
Howdy, yes sir, it is a hard core throwback road racer. Just about finished after several hard work years. It's a '62/'63 Falcon. Small block/dry dump, six speed, tiger quick change, shell body with stressed cage, suspension is short track goodies grafted on. Built for fun only. Not serious bumper tag. (It is licensed for the street for the occasional parking lot do). Makes great noise, goes fast, looks Kool. But, what's in the cooler is most important for a week end out. I'ma Deucer too, but I'ma '62 Deucer too. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The Falcon looks like a candidate for the Mexican Road Race, one of the coolest Falcons I've ever seen.
Gots one, for those open track days. Just outa car to finish plumbing. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yep, do that to be sure cage is welded on top. Back in the day lots weren't. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Few other pics.....kiddie seat, front together, thirst quencher, roof off.... Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Good idea....but would have to put a turret and machine gun on top.... Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Strengthens and supports a unibody...that's all.... essentially a ch***is inside unibody. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Speedway Engineering four stage/Peterson tank. Used lots of them. Jones front drive cog tooth drive system...oil pump, water pump, PS pump, alternator. Good stuff. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Progress...I guess...sort wiring to end elements, brake jars position, oil filter, final set seats, replace column, (after all the ergonomic adjustments...needed longer column, shifter), fuel line, tv cable, brake lines, on and on....kinda like two flys in a mason jar...ya no....vroom, vroom..some day... Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Well, from the git go the core theme/recipe/plan was to be a "preservation". Certainly a Timex, not a Patek Philippe. Old parts, (not all), old theme. Original: Headlights.... Edmund & Jones..1925 Taillights... Packard speedster..1929 Body... Ford five window..1932 Interior..as original..mohair Dash...original woodgrained 1950 flathead with repop Ardun heads Upgrades: Perimeter 32 hot rod ch***is 5" dropped front axle Winters V8 rear Wire wheel repop Disc brakes- safety 200R4 trans - age/arthritis/all joints plastic And yes cush - air / heat /27 way leather bucket seats Long answer to taillights....1929 Packard on '32 stantions. Rare and kool...backup / turn / running.. CW HALL...Detroit. Note.. Edmund Jones headlights...circa 1925.... you have to think of the time/era...die cast housings.. 40+ pieces unit... incredible. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Good observation. A petpeve of mine is not putting holes in the body. Any body. I got caught on this one. Right rear deck had previously antenna installed. Hole big enough like drilling for oil. So I converted to a flip top gas filler. Covered the issue and no paint and body work. Close call. Paint was done in late '70's. Sphincter muscle has had a work out trying to not hurt it while building. Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Wow. Brief stop at shop today and got slammed by the very strong odor of China rubber. Putting in gas line yesterday used some fresh braided hose from one of the big three purveyors. Never in my 60+ years of using braided hose for all conceivable applications have I encountered the proverbial China rubber smell. Disappointing. Need USA made....no Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Left foot braking....right foot gasoline dispenser.... Sent from my XT1710-02 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
We are all different. I could not get used to that. But I ain't driving it either am I? Great looking car.
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