The Jalopy Journal
i'm assuming the 1960 has larger venturi diameter, is there any major negative aspects to using it on the smaller 144 manifold/head? I plan on...
The carb i have in my 1960 Falcon with the 144ci is a Holley 1904 with the bloat bowl surface all torqued and buggered. I don't have the...
A few things to keep in mind... gold leaf will show any imperfections underneath, not so much a big deal on a kids pedal car but worth mentioning....
From what i know they're really useful for letting the tungsten hang out for better coverage of the weld pool. The lens alters the gas flow to...
I can speak to the other end of this (partially), I've been planning a big move across the country, everything was supposed to be set my fiance...
If you can access the backside you can tig it, though first timers its hard i learned the hard way on sheet metal before i started welding thicker...
Anyone have a photos to show the difference between the 65 I6 and V8 center link? Looks like i'm gonna purchase the 65 parts anyways and upgrade...
ok this is keeping me up at night now haha i understand the 60-63 falcon suspensions were either I6 or V8 specific. Was 65 also I6 and V8...
Butch thanks for the info! The only reason i'm not looking to buy all new right now is i can't afford it, i ran the numbers and while the rebuild...
Great so i think i have this right. Looks like the '65 suspension and steering parts will interchange with the 1960 and upgrade it to larger...
So the stock 65 falcon centerlink that metalshapes used and the link that 69fury posted confirms is usable, are actually too long and won't allow...
So will the stock 65 centerlink and steering work on a 1960? Thanks Butch, I went there and the article says the stock 65 centerlink will work....
I've got some long stainless trim spears mid 50's chevy if i remember correctly if you're interested. you can do the same as the chevy above and...
Thanks for all the help guys, was able to get a good opinion on it and worked out a deal, next comes transporting it from OH to PA. Don't suppose...
I've checked the doing falcons right but most of the time it's simply mentioned what was done, ie. 5 lug conversion. I'm trying to get the in...
Wow, keep it coming guys. Here's some more for you to clear up my haziness on. Right now i'm weighing my options as to whether i should A:...
Good info here, looks like no matter what i'd need to piece together this whole conversion. I was under the impression from another site that the...
Everything i read said the suspension arms are a bolt in swap? Since the brakes are shot and need lines as well as wheel cylinders and probably...
That is very good to know, looks like i'll be passing on this deal and piecing the parts together. Looks like i'll be calling the yards and...
What i was looking into is all from the same car, running and ready to go, he is willing to cut out the suspension, brakes, steering , and rear...
What years do the J-Code mustangs cover? I've looked into mustang parts but from what i understand with the 60-62 Falcons the conversions require...
That is something i haven't read throughout the hamb. Anyone have anything else to say about this? That concerns me slightly.
Thanks Hitchhiker i was planning on running 14 or 15" steelies. He would include the steering, basically everything on the rails from the...
I'm looking at picking up a 1960 Ford Falcon 2 door sedan which will hopefully be my daily. The brakes are shot along with most of the other...
Be careful if you're planning on keeping the foam inside. But if you're going to glass over then finish the outside i'd recommend the blue or...
Blue or Pink insulation foam will melt from both polyester and epoxy resin, i did both in college (industrial design) with varying results. The...
Thanks for all the help guys, diamond dave is actually gonna go take a look at it for me tomorrow!
Don't know exactly but i believe exit 38 OH-44/OH-5 in Ravenna which is East of Akron Like i said i'm not from that area just wanted to see if...
Evening guys?
I'm calling upon the kindness of the HAMB today. There is a vehicle i'm looking at in the Ravenna area of OH located off of I-76. Problem is i'm...
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