Hot Rods Falcons done right?

[guiseart]

Just scored a 1960 Falcy from a HAMBER... throw some pictures at me of any 1960 to 1963's done right. I like the way this one looks right now, and will drive the shit out of it the way it is... just want some inspiration for when my wallet gets a little fuller.

Here she is... I'm so stoked!


C'mon... I know somebody's got Falcy's lurking on your harddrive somewhere!

[epinut]

Can't remember which hamber who own's this, it's a little newer & it's a Ranchero. But it looks so good, can't go wrong lookin like this!

[InjectorTim]

This ones a Beut!

[gasheat]

A 1960 Falcon was my first car. I couldn"t wait for my second car !

[Fat ASS Whitewalls]

I really like this one. Dean (ps) The black one's sweet too.

[crush1776]

I love Falcons! Here's my daily. Carnut.com has more pics than you'd ever want. Yours is sweet.

[crush1776]

woops, pic:

[TheRev]

here's a couple of mine
I've had the wagoon for over 20 years now.......dam....i'm gettin old
.....maybe i should finish it....LOL

[jalopy43]

This is Gonecat's '64 longroof. Done in surf/tiki style .....

[evilgenius]

foose actually did a great job on a falcon on an overhaulin ep. not too keen on the wheels but everything else is pretty spiffy.

[tobyjuarez]

I just sold it,,, but I liked my 65...

[34 GAZ]

Had this '63 V8 sprint 22 years ago. Falcons look good high up in the air or real low.

[fur biscuit]

Originally Posted by Fat ASS Whitewalls

I really like this one. Dean (ps) The black one's sweet too.

deans is where i would go, smooth (but 2 tone it)

[flatoz]

do a web search for aussie falcon forum, dont forget we still make the things here! My brother drives a 66 as his daily driver I have a 70 ute.

[sko_ford]

check ou the current custom rodder theres a very sweet little black bird in it.

[whytetrashe]

currently rinning a 65 falcon, bit later than what you were after but does turn some heads.


smiles

[oldskool55]

Originally Posted by evilgenius

foose actually did a great job on a falcon on an overhaulin ep. not too keen on the wheels but everything else is pretty spiffy.

i thought they put one piece glass in it?

[n2billet]

Here's one we did for the shop, we also have a set of steel wheels with whitewalls.

[kentucky]

Nice Falcon. There have been several Falcon picture posts before, try a search. Check out Haring's Falcon too if you can find it - it's worth a look

If and when I get my 64 Tudor together I'm going to try to trade it for a round body Falcon - good lines there...

[black falcon]

just a few diff.styles.

[Dirty2]

Dirty31's

[guiseart]

Damn, u guys rock! I've got a kickin' screen-saver photo album now... thanks alot!

[Gas Stove-bolt]

The first car I ever drove was a 64 Falcon, always had a sweet spot for them.

Mick

[Gasserman]

Hey guys ,does anyone have more pic`s of the red gasser , that`s how I`m building mine like. Gasserman

[Fat ASS Whitewalls]

There's 38 Falcons on ebay right now. Two are sedan deliveries, and a chopped top Sedan project car. Dean Ford : Falcon ford falcon 1963 ford falcon choptop project
Ford : Falcon **RARE** 1965 FORD FALCON DELIVERY PANEL WAGON
Ford : Falcon 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
(ps) Four Gremlins too

[Rocket Sled]

Here's mine before I tore it apart to do the body work. It's sitting as low as physically possible now (it's on the rubber snubbers) but I want it lower. I haven't figured out exactly how yet but once I dive back into it this winter i'll figure it out.

[choppermatt]

heres a pretty sweet falcon

[choppermatt]

...

[primerkid]

....nice !
In my opinion...all Falcon's are cool...either...slammed, gasser or stock ride height !
/ primerkid

[flatoz]

yes the madmax interceptor, gave every teenage aussie boy a boner when the movie came out..

check out some of drewfus's shots from the picnic in australia for some great aussie falcons.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...REWFUSa077.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...REWFUSa071.jpg

[61falconwagon]

heres a link to a few cool falcons

keith

Falcons

[imfatdad]

Hamber I met a week ago in Florida has an Aussie Ranchero. Surprised he has not piped in.

[flatoz]

Originally Posted by imfatdad

Hamber I met a week ago in Florida has an Aussie Ranchero. Surprised he has not piped in.

that would be a "UTE" said yoot. not a ranchero, the yank ranchero's were copies of the aussie utes.

[guiseart]

Originally Posted by 61falconwagon

heres a link to a few cool falcons

keith

Falcons

Great photopage link, thanks! Lots of different ideas in there!

[black falcon]

sweet links..sure would like to see some more of that black skirted falcon...where the hell do you even get skirts for a falcon??

[flatoz]

if you do a search on aussie ebay www.ebay.com.au

you should find them, there are a few companies here making them.

[Beach Hop]

Here's mine - 63 1/2 Sprint. 302 and 4 speed now. Convert to RH drive and DAILY driver!


And here is the one we did as a project car for the Beach Hop back in 2004. Was a 4 door sedan when we drove it into the workshop and then SEVEN days later it came out looking like this - all for US$2000 including the purchase of the car. It was GIVEN away at the festival by lucky draw... the owner has since spent over $20K on it - new 302/C4/8", smoothies and WW, rechromed bumpers and is currently in the paint shop! He plans to take it to the Wintersun in Australia in 2006 and "doesn't want no damn Aussie picking it apart!"

[Brandy]

Originally Posted by Beach Hop

Now THAT is a Falcon even I have to love! Not diggin the dummy spots or the lakesides but that is a CLEAN lil car...................and I hate Falcons. Isn't that a Fairlane rear? I think I just drooled on myself.

Mel Gibson.........tight leather pants...........souped up Falcon............well alright.

xxx

[Beach Hop]

Must be something about this car Brandy! I got "flashed" by a bunch of rather good looking young ladies while cruising the beach in the car last Summer. It was "show us your tits" without me having to say it!!!!

The rear end isn't Fairlane. We decided during the build that it needed fins so used some exhaust tube and panel steel to make them. Just a bit of mild customising.

True story - I cut my finger REAL bad (2mm of bone left) while cutting the back angle on the fins with a hacksaw - needed 2 operations to put it all back together and there are still metal filings coming to the surface - 2 years later! Lesson to be learnt - if one cuts oneself, don't just put a band-aid on it and hope it will get better by itself......

[seymour]

Originally Posted by Brandy

Mel Gibson.........tight leather pants...........

pahahhaha..... been doublin' up on the meds?

[flatoz]

that must be a fake brandy,

NZ!!!!

cool car tho.

am looking at going to winter sun in 2006 will keep an eye out for it.!

[Brandy]

Originally Posted by Beach Hop

Must be something about this car Brandy! I got "flashed" by a bunch of rather good looking young ladies while cruising the beach in the car last Summer. It was "show us your tits" without me having to say it!!!!

Well, even tho it's certainly a Falcon I'd own.......you STILL wouldn't get to see my tits. You know how I feel about Kiwis. The fins are awesome, they really look Fairlane from this angle.

Cmore--- it's the flu man.......I need meds.

Flatoz----I know PLENTY about Kiwis................and they know PLENTY about me. But I have a feeling that car is more real then Mel Gibson being Australian.
xxx

[Fat ASS Whitewalls]

I found these on my computer tonight. Sweet Ranchero, I've seen it the last two years at Goodguys Kansas. Dean

[Outback]

There's some grouse falcons there, a coupla mates drive '65 aussie coupes over here, I've got a '70 Falc as a driver, (or was until I moved to the wilderness....)

Outback

[atch]

i really like the gassers early in this thread.

[RadirWheelsGuy]

Originally Posted by atch

i really like the gassers early in this thread.

[61falconwagon]

time to fire this thread up again :O) lets see some more falcons done right





keith

[k-member]

Here's one of my dailys, the forgoten year 67, no respect for these years, and hard to find parts for the 67's. A lot of one year only parts on this one, like the dash, bumpers and the front fenders(notice the little indentations). This car has never failed me in at least 10 years, I love it.

[rickyracer1962]

[Derek Mitchell]

Originally Posted by epinut

Can't remember which hamber who own's this, it's a little newer & it's a Ranchero. But it looks so good, can't go wrong lookin like this!

That car belongs to praisethelowered, and its as beautiful in person.

I just got a 62 this month, updates soon.....

[61falconwagon]

Originally Posted by rickyracer1962

those rear wheelwells look awsome!!! I'd like to see a goo side shot of it. Are those front wheel wells?


keith

[61falconwagon]

Originally Posted by k-member

Here's one of my dailys, the forgoten year 67, no respect for these years, and hard to find parts for the 67's. A lot of one year only parts on this one, like the dash, bumpers and the front fenders(notice the little indentations). This car has never failed me in at least 10 years, I love it.

Your 67 is perfect!!!!


keith

[LaGrasta]

here's an old 63 Ranchero I did back in college. Hair-on cow hide interior.

[LaGrasta]

this is my 63 1/2 that I now have been doing. radiused doors & trunk, Mercury front bumper, shaved handles & trim, cowl, body seams

[61falconwagon]

Originally Posted by LaGrasta

this is my 63 1/2 that I now have been doing. radiused doors & trunk, Mercury front bumper, shaved handles & trim, cowl, body seams

i love those tail light, i wonder how thos caddy bullets would loo on 63 failane tail lights?


63 fairlane tail light and i just happen to have a set

[guiseart]

What year/type Mercury front bumper is that?
That's smooth, I like it.

Hey, found a guy still making full-fiberglass-frontclips... if anyone is interested PM me. I'm thinking strongly about flip/fronting mine...
just to be stupid. Ultimate addition for that gasser look, and lose a few
hundred pounds.

[rickyracer1962]

Originally Posted by 61falconwagon

those rear wheelwells look awsome!!! I'd like to see a goo side shot of it. Are those front wheel wells?


keith

those are the only pics i have of my car on this computer. i used front fender wheel well lips.

[LaGrasta]

it's a 63 Mercury Comet front bumper flattened, then sides cut of remaining extra. The Falcon is proably about 4-6 inches wider than the Mercury.
You could use a 64 Fairlane too for the same look, but then I think the bumper is too wide.

[zimm]

how do I get my 61 comet to set as low as some of those falcons i love that black one with the steelies right now I got 2in. blocks and cut coils can I do it without bags? lets see some comets I know your out there!!

[Gasser57]

I built a 61 gasser styled Falcon a few years ago, wished I hadn't sold it to a guy who had to have it more than I did. He supposedly drove it thru the brick wall in front of Kent State University. Anyways, I used front fender lips to radius the rears like the one earlier pic in this thread. It's real easy and looks great. Get an 8 or 9" rear and you're all set for racing, they're just so light. A good hopped up six and a modern stick will get you running with the V-8's in no time. It sure would be different.

[ChrisDP]

[ray]

hey ChrisDP:

what is that front bumper on your 'chero?

FYI first generation camaro rear bumpers are an almost bolt on, at least some of em, not the 69 z/28 or SS i think. but the regular wrap aroun bumpers, right now i have i think a 68 bumper on the back of my wagon, and a 67
in the attic, the 67(i think) is a little thinner with more wraparound, but may be a little tight it's narrower, but perfect if you're doing bodywork anyway. i'm workin on bodywork around the bumper of mine right now, roll pan and straightening the dip under the taillights where the stock falcon bumper dips but the new bumper is straight. i'll also be narrowing the 68 bumper that's on it an inch or so, it's fine as is, no longer than the stock bumper, but i want perfect.

[gasit]

[gasit]

[HotRod60F100]

Originally Posted by flatoz

that would be a "UTE" said yoot. not a ranchero, the yank ranchero's were copies of the aussie utes.

No they weren't exact copies but the USA had Falcon based rancheros the same year they began 1960 and 60 was the same year you guys got Falcons.the OZ Falcon was American based from 60-71 and starting in 72 was the OZ exlusive model.

[OG lil E]

Originally Posted by ray

hey ChrisDP:

what is that front bumper on your 'chero?

FYI first generation camaro rear bumpers are an almost bolt on, at least some of em, not the 69 z/28 or SS i think. but the regular wrap aroun bumpers, right now i have i think a 68 bumper on the back of my wagon, and a 67
in the attic, the 67(i think) is a little thinner with more wraparound, but may be a little tight it's narrower, but perfect if you're doing bodywork anyway. i'm workin on bodywork around the bumper of mine right now, roll pan and straightening the dip under the taillights where the stock falcon bumper dips but the new bumper is straight. i'll also be narrowing the 68 bumper that's on it an inch or so, it's fine as is, no longer than the stock bumper, but i want perfect.

Hey Ray, I'm not certain, but I'm guessing that front bumper is off of a Plymouth Valiant--about a '65? It sure cleans up the front of that little Ranch. The Mercury bumper looks pretty slick, too. Next time I see you at a swap meet, I hope I can take some time to check out your wagon. It sounds like a kool little kar! E

[gasit]

Falcon Ute from way back when. Still daily drivin'.

[ROADRAT EDDIE]

Originally Posted by gasit

Now this is the tits!!!!!!!.....Nice

[ChrisDP]

Originally Posted by ray

hey ChrisDP:

what is that front bumper on your 'chero?

FYI first generation camaro rear bumpers are an almost bolt on, at least some of em, not the 69 z/28 or SS i think. but the regular wrap aroun bumpers, right now i have i think a 68 bumper on the back of my wagon, and a 67
in the attic, the 67(i think) is a little thinner with more wraparound, but may be a little tight it's narrower, but perfect if you're doing bodywork anyway. i'm workin on bodywork around the bumper of mine right now, roll pan and straightening the dip under the taillights where the stock falcon bumper dips but the new bumper is straight. i'll also be narrowing the 68 bumper that's on it an inch or so, it's fine as is, no longer than the stock bumper, but i want perfect.

Ray, OG lil E is correct, it's a Valiant bumper, but from a '63. I have a few Camaro bumpers as well but I don't know what years they are. The stock bumpers on '62-'63 are dumb. It makes no sense to me why the hood and the grille have a peak but the bumper is straight. The Valiant bumper is peaked but the license indendation mucks it up. I never got around to finishing the thing and I kept getting pulled over for not having a rear bumper so I stuck the stock ones back on.

[brainfrz]

Here's mine, the current rims are going and the orginal steel capped are coming back. This post was awesome, so many ideas.

[LaGrasta]

Nice BrainFrz. The 63 1/2 are my favorites. Is there an engine in yours? It's sitting so high in the pic… What other plans for it?

[rickyracer1962]

gasit, that is the baddest falcon i've ever seen. details??????????

[Pickle]

[Cshabang]

YOU GUYS SUCK...now I gotta drag my 61 comet out haha...some sweet cars posted...

[a/fxcomet]

WOW Gasit! I want to know all of the details. Thats too cool.

[ROADRAT EDDIE]

Originally Posted by gasit

Just noticed this shot of this badass.....Anymore more info, Gasit?

[guiseart]

Holy crap - for a car some have called "too small" and "ugly", this thread sure has shown just the opposite. GREAT examples of what can be done with this sad puppy of a car... and there are plenty of them still out there ('cause they aren't Mustangs!)

[oso64]

Originally Posted by gasit

i remember seeing that car being built years ago at a small shop in el cajon off of greenfield dr.the last time i saw it they habn't finished the pass side door and deck lid and there was no paint.nice to see it turned out bad azz. -jimmy-

[gasit]

The Black 63 Sprint was sitting in the pits at the Coronado Air Base Vintage races in San Diego. I dont know anything about it..other than it is a totaly Fabuloso Falcon. It was sitting there in amoungst an incredible collection of full blown Trans Am cars ,all kinds of Mustangs , Camaros, Cudas,Challengers and it stop everyone in their tracks
I always have liked the 64 and 65s in road race trim .
Thanks Mike Hayward for the Pics.

[gasit]

British Tin Tops Championship circa 1965.

[gasit]

Minis, Anglias, Mustangs , Hillman Imps, Lotus Cortinas, and Vic Elford in the factory Porsche and the Flying Falcon out front and kickin butt ! Brands Hatch, Jolly Old England ,1965.

[ROADRAT EDDIE]

I got look for pics of the '65 Rancheroo i built for myself a few years ago....351- t-5- 9 inch and more modications than i can remember

[61falconwagon]

time to fire this thread up again

[BULLFROGG]

Here is a pic of my 1966 Falcon Wagon sitting beside my dad's 1966 fastback. The wagon is sporting a 390 with a C6. Finished the week before the HotRod reunion.

[jimbob]

Here's one I'm bringing home with me in a few weeks.....

[abe lugo]

thought somebody might like this
http://www.holmanmoody.com/images/rally1.jpg

[4t64rd]

Originally Posted by brainfrz

Here's mine, the current rims are going and the orginal steel capped are coming back. This post was awesome, so many ideas.

This photochop came out lot's better than I expected it to.

found this one on our last trip to the lake ,stillhave'nt tracked down the owner or price yet but this post is timely enough to put a fire under my ass.around here in the late 60'as there were several that had sbc's in em and standing TALL

[springer99]

Diggin this up again
Hi all
Here's 1 of my old girls that was to be a daily
Was a 1 owner little old lady special with plenty of petina
86,000 miles on the clock
Bought new & spent its entire life in a small town 60 miles from my home town

[JUSTJAY]

DAM THAT WAS A FUNN CARR ,

[eric]

hey poor boy jay, was that your falcon wagon that was in Hot Rod Deluxe when it first came out?? looks good either way

Originally Posted by epinut

Can't remember which hamber who own's this, it's a little newer & it's a Ranchero. But it looks so good, can't go wrong lookin like this!

This car was at Gene Winfield's when I was there for paso.I walked around it and it is a really nice car.It was there with a blue pontiac I think they drove up for his class.

[Hard On Parts]

Originally Posted by springer99

Diggin this up again
Hi all
Here's 1 of my old girls that was to be a daily
Was a 1 owner little old lady special with plenty of petina
86,000 miles on the clock
Bought new & spent its entire life in a small town 60 miles from my home town

Wow I did not know someone made a visor. Does it fit correctly, like it was made for it?

Love to find one.....

[Badfella]

Here's a shot of my girlfriends old bird...

[springer99]

Originally Posted by Hard On Parts

Wow I did not know someone made a visor. Does it fit correctly, like it was made for it?

Love to find one.....

I'd say 70 to 80% of all the 60 to 66 early Falcons sold in Australia had a sunvisor fitted from the dealer before delivery ( genuine Ford part )

How many would you like ???

[LaGrasta]

Originally Posted by Badfella

Here's a shot of my girlfriends old bird...

Man, that is really done right, sweet & simple. What ever came of it? Any more pics or details?

[Badfella]

Originally Posted by LaGrasta

Man, that is really done right, sweet & simple. What ever came of it? Any more pics or details?

She sold it last summer We got it dialed in and she decided she liked being my co-pilot more than driving by herself to shows. Stock drivetrain, gloss black with silver flaked roof by crash haley, pinstriping on trunk and hood by Cisneros, cut coils up front and 3" blocks out back. I miss that little beast!

[kus1om]

Here is my version, it's an aussie 64 with a later falcon inline 250ci 6 with rare factory 2v high performance head. I did all the work myself
and it's my daily driver.

[starion88esir]

Originally Posted by Hard On Parts

Wow I did not know someone made a visor. Does it fit correctly, like it was made for it?

Love to find one.....

How much would it cost assuming they have one for a 64?

[shortyforty]

Our 63 last summer. All stock 6 banger 3 speed. Its in the barn now getting a '68 302 and C4 treatment for this summer.

[eric]

here's my daily driver. original V8 car now has a mild 302 with an AOD. has garanada disc brake swap and drives like a champ!! handles just got shaved in december. next i need to fix the roof corners by the windshield cause its rotted out and fix the rear wheel wells a previous owner hacked up the inner lip and its all messed up. i may radius them and louver the the tailgate get it ready for a nice and simple panel paint job, watson style!!!!

[Ramblux]

Here's my Ranchero. Pretty much bought it this way, but I'm switching to 5-lug pretty soon and putting it on air. Just bought a Toyota rear end -- two inches narrower than stock so I should be able to fit a decent wheel under there. I know, bad photo, and I'm a photographer so it doubly sucks.

[hatch]

Heres me in 1968

[Drive Em]

Here is my '63 Ranchero. The engine is a carbed 5.0 with a T-5-5 speed. The rearend is a narrowed 8.8 Ford. The steering wheel is a Schroeder sprint car wheel.

[Derek Mitchell]

Another one of mine takin today, after a short drive up the dirt road and back.

[guiseart]

Haahaa... this thread keeps going, and going, and going.
Nice Falcons kids, keep up the good work. I started this thread last year when I bought mine, now another HAMBer has it, thrashing on it some more... how funny.

[Horsepower67]

Originally Posted by Derek Mitchell

Another one of mine takin today, after a short drive up the dirt road and back.

Looks like a nicer version of my little '62. What kind of hubs are those?

[borntoolate]

My 63.

[borntoolate]

My 63.

[Derek Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Horsepower67

Looks like a nicer version of my little '62. What kind of hubs are those?

Moon Saturn discs. Got them at Pomona, was gonna just run the smooth discs, but they were trying to sell some old stock I guess. Got 5 for $40.

[Horsepower67]

Originally Posted by Derek Mitchell

Moon Saturn discs. Got them at Pomona, was gonna just run the smooth discs, but they were trying to sell some old stock I guess. Got 5 for $40.

Sweet, I like the way they look on the car. Those look larger than 13inches, are they 14's?

[Derek Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Horsepower67

Sweet, I like the way they look on the car. Those look larger than 13inches, are they 14's?

Yes, they are 14s. The rims behind them are chrome with holes, nasty if you ask me, and the front tires rub on corners. I'm gonna try a set of stock early Mustang rims til I get the 5 lug conversion, but that'll be awhile.


Heres a pic when i got her...

[evil1]

[haring]

Can't believe I missed this thread for the last, oh, year or so.

Here's mine:

[chopper daddy]

Don't know if everyone will agree this is done right, but here's mine so far. Grandma's 64 with 170 in it. Lowered 3 inches and added Comet brakes up front. Maybe next winter it will get a v-8. The other pic is a photoshop of what I'd like it to look like when it's done.

[back seat betty]

When I was younger I saw falcons all over the place...! l have been seeing them more and more...1964 sprint Conv..289 two speed, wht/red..... pass the schlitz*%*%^# here comes another one flying by!
BSB

[shock]

Heres mine.

[seventeenseconds]

Here's my ranchero, 63 with a 60 front clip, these cars are a lot of fun.

[elwood blues]

here's my 61

[pinup65]

Heres my wifes 1965 XP Fairmont

[Henry Floored]

Follow the link for a nice old FE powered Falcon doing a wheelstand....


http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r...t=100_7686.flv

[ray]

man, this thread has been goin forever, but i never bothered to post my GF's car here yet, so here it is:




on airbags in front, sitting at ride height in pic, super tall rear tires for mileage, hence the excessive rake...running a 250/t5/8" drivetrain. induction is Offy 3x1 with holley glass bowl carbs, split exhaust with straight pipes. otherwise engine is stone stock and TIRED...getting yanked soon for a pretty hot build topped by FSPP's new aluminum head for the ford six's. should make it go! this is a pic from last year after i slapped on a quickie coat of rustoleum before a local show, top is silver flake. it's blown into a million pieces right now as i try to find time to finish the bodywork and get a coat of real paint on it.

[shoprat]

This one was fun. 427 c-6. 128 @ 1060 et back in 1990


Ron

[eric]

updated pictures of my Ranchero, it's no longer "orange"...

[Saubo Nasty]

My buddy's ride a few years ago.

[gasit]

Ranchero I saw at Pomona. No it hadn't broken down,they were checking out the Cool Chrome 200 Six.

[eric]

damn GASIT that ranchero was awesome!!! i tried to get pics of it but it was smooshed in between a bunch of stuff in the swap areas. and by the time i went back it was gone. thanks for the pic dude. any other shots??? engine pics maybe???

[gasit]

[gasit]

[gasit]

[chopper daddy]

This one is pretty sweet, and it's for sale!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...47576815QQrdZ1

[61falconwagon]

Bump and a link to more falcon pics!

all falcon show in md
http://public.fotki.com/Keith__Shann...dixon-chapter/


keith

[SamIyam]

Here's mine! I just bought it from a teacher I work with.
351 C 4v, 4sp, 9"rear narrowed Econoline axle... painted by 6th graders!
It'll get painted primer gray for now.

[luvzccr]

wow all these falcons, rancheros, and wagons.. damn, makes me wanna go work on mine now to bad i gotta wait till the transmission is back from the shop :[

[leadsleadolds]

My dad a cherry 63 sprint convert if it wasnt so highly optiuoned I'd be on him to do it up. Unfortunatly I dont have any pics of it. It is in one of the books on falcons though. Grandpa and my uncle there all some sort of falcon nuts. Some how I missed the sickness and got a Buick fixation.

[2tall]

We gottem over here too...

[chromedaddyo]

1963 1/2, almost done,

Dave

[LaGrasta]

Originally Posted by gasit

Yowza! It's frickin' sectioned!

[haring]

Originally Posted by LaGrasta

Yowza! It's frickin' sectioned!

Is it?

It is chopped, but it doesn't look sectioned to me.
(I think the front wheelarches are lifted. I could be wrong.)



Sam -- what is the status on your car? I REALLY liked the under the sea murals.

[No_Respect]

[quote=haring;2173766]Is it?

It is chopped, but it doesn't look sectioned to me.


The wheel wells are flared in the front and looks to be chopped an inch and half or so

[COOP666]

Here's mine:



It's such a perfect low-mileage granny car (with a peppy 289 under the hood) that I'm not gonna do a thing to it, except swap out the wheels for some vintage American mags.

[Richard]

Here's mine not done but I'm workin it out. The convertible is my sisters.

[RetroSpeed]

The front wheel wells are definitely higher than original which gives the Ranchero a sectioned look. An earlier post on this thread of a 1960 two-door wagon reflects a similar look with the raised front wheel wells. The side glass is one piece without the vent windows but the sail panels and rear window are not '60-63 Ranchero and actually look similar to '64-65 El Camino. The shaved doors, trimmed rain gutters and removed bed chrome make this one smooth truck front to rear.

There are certainly a lot of subtle custom touches to this Ranchero which make it extraordinary to say the least. Any idea what's under the hood?

[eric]

Retro Speed i've been looking for pictures of that ranchero from japan for ages dude and no dice!!! anyone have any????

[sgtlethargic]

Originally Posted by SamIyam

... painted by 6th graders!
It'll get painted primer gray for now.

Oh man, you should consider leaving the paint job, and maybe just put some Cragar SS's on.

[ChrisDP]

Here's a few recent pics of mine...

[61falconwagon]

Originally Posted by Richard

Here's mine not done but I'm workin it out. The convertible is my sisters.

I love the econoline headlight buckets!! i wondered about them before for my wagon i love the look

keith

[LaGrasta]

Richard, you nailed it with the front headlight treatment! Damn, that looks killer and retro. Very nice. I don't have the heart to immitate it but damn I wish I'd thought of it first. Keep us in tune with this build.

The JapRanchero fooled me. The raised arches combined with the wide angle front grill shot gave it the appearance it was sectioned, but second look, maybe not the case. At any rate, very nice take on a kustom Ranchero.

[eric]

RICHARD you totally stole my idea!! i tossed around the idea of using the econoline headlight buckets myself when my duddy used to have his '67 econo. i placed them on the front to get a rough idea but never got around to trying to make it work. you pulled it off nicely dude!!

[eric]

and RETROSPEED the rear sail panels are leaned forward similar to the rancheros in austrailia. it looks like he may have started with an austrailian version and did ALOT of work to that back window/pillar, he thinned it out and got more of a nomad b pillar going on now. instant cool! oh and that japanese ranchero was at one time painted red.

[sgtlethargic]

I've considered Econo bezels for my Comet, too.

[LaGrasta]

Originally Posted by eric

and RETROSPEED the rear sail panels are leaned forward similar to the rancheros in austrailia. it looks like he may have started with an austrailian version and did ALOT of work to that back window/pillar, he thinned it out and got more of a nomad b pillar going on now. instant cool! oh and that japanese ranchero was at one time painted red.

that's exactly it, it was an Aussie to begin with. Good catch.

[The Blurr]

Originally Posted by choppermatt

...

The last of the V-8 interceptors?

[Horsepower67]

This one that was in that Rustoleum paint story in Hot Rod was pretty good looking. Just basic and simple.

[flyingdog]

Here is my 61.

[kropduster]

ROADKILLER's 62

[Richard]

Thanks for the kind words. I've got a lot left to do and alot more cool ideas. The bags at least should be done for the ride to Billetproof.

[Judd]

I love this one!

[falconwagon62]

Here is Andy's from the Louisville Chapter of the FCA, he watched it race when he was a kid....

[gasser55]

my 64

[jaco]

Here's my 63.
New motor, trans,brakes,tires,well almost everything mechanical is new or rebuilt. Runs and drives like new. Not my everyday car but my pretty often car. May sell.

[eric]

Originally Posted by Richard

Thanks for the kind words. I've got a lot left to do and alot more cool ideas. The bags at least should be done for the ride to Billetproof.

awesome!! i should be driving up from Los Angeles in my ranchero i'd like to take a look at your ranchero dude and sneak a peek at your bag set up for ideas

[jahearne]

'66
Last of the Falcon Ranchero



5-speed tripowered six cylinder in the works

[sgtlethargic]

Originally Posted by kropduster

ROADKILLER's 62

Now that MO has thawed out, check the VIN- that looks to be a 61.

[LaGrasta]

Originally Posted by jahearne

'66
Last of the Falcon Ranchero



5-speed tripowered six cylinder in the works

Your engine is looking GOOOOOD. Clever location phrasing too. You gotta love a man that only wants to be friends. Ha!

[kropduster]

Originally Posted by sgtlethargic

Now that MO has thawed out, check the VIN- that looks to be a 61.

the vin and title say 62...the hood definatly has been changed and the bumper was mangled, so i guess somebody could've changed the grill out at some point...what all's different??

[jahearne]

Thanks LaGrasta. I wish my body look as good as yours, car body that is. Once I get it on the road, I'll post full details at fordsix. Another engine shot:

[Machobuck]

[Wisenheimer]

I would say that Holmann and Moody got this one right back in the day a 2dr sedan chopped fastback.

[eric]

WOAH!!! your 6 banger RULES DUDE!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by jahearne

Thanks LaGrasta. I wish my body look as good as yours, car body that is. Once I get it on the road, I'll post full details at fordsix. Another engine shot:

[6t5frlane]

I like the Black gasser ( 64-65?? ). I'd put a Teardrop Hood on her

[jahearne]

That Black Gasser is great. It must be a riot to drive to High School. Me, I had to pushstart '64 F100; it did have a straight axle... I don't know about a teardrop though. Thanks Eric on the complement!

[No_Respect]

Jahearne you need to let us know how it drives that is a wicked combo

[Machobuck]

Thanks guys....It is fun to drive but highschool girls HATE my car! I'm the "kid who drives a lowrider" WTF?

I have a teardrop hood but I kinda like it with the stock one

[evilchevy]

That was my friend Barry's falcon he just sold it....

Probably the best looking falcon I ever seen

[rebarsfords]

Here's my 65.
It's got 200 6cyl. out of a 72 Maverik.
It's a fun car.

[RetroSpeed]

Chris DP,

I had no idea the '63 Sprint doors were so different than the Ranchero's. Chopping the top and adding the Sprint windshield to your truck will look killer and definitely turn heads when it's completed. The fact you're doing it to a rare V8 Four Speed '631/2 Ranchero, will have some people scratching their heads wondering if it's factory original.

[Reverend_Grimm13]

Are any of these a '61 Falcon 2 door wagon??I got offered one for $1,300 with a fully rebuilt 302 and C4 trans..

[eric]

Originally Posted by Reverend_Grimm13

Are any of these a '61 Falcon 2 door wagon??I got offered one for $1,300 with a fully rebuilt 302 and C4 trans..

2 door wagons are rad dude! with the v8 conversion already done, that even sweetens the deal! i say snatch it up!

here's a pic of my ranchero, i added the astro's last night but they barely rub against the inner fender, so till i can radius the wheels wells to match the fronts i'll have to keep my chrome smoothies on it.

[jpbanjo]

Here's my Shelby Falcon Sedan Delivery, a clone of Pete Brock's famous early '60's Shelby American shop parts chaser and tow car for the 289 Cobra roadsters. His was a '63, this one is a '61 with a 302, top loader, 9 inch rear and Sprint Interior. Fun car to drive a real head turner around town.

[ChrisDP]

Originally Posted by RetroSpeed

Chris DP,

I had no idea the '63 Sprint doors were so different than the Ranchero's. Chopping the top and adding the Sprint windshield to your truck will look killer and definitely turn heads when it's completed. The fact you're doing it to a rare V8 Four Speed '631/2 Ranchero, will have some people scratching their heads wondering if it's factory original.

It's going to take a lot of work to make it right, luckily the cowl and lower windshield trim is the same between the two cars. There is about an inch gap between the door glass and the rear pillar. To keep it in proportion, I think I'm going to have to move the trailing edge of the pillar forward at least the same distance as the gap I need to fill. The post will look fatter as it is from the chop, If I just filled the gap it would look even worse. I think I'm going to move the rear window forward a bit as well and maybe straighten it out and possibly have it roll up and down. I don't know yet.

[Horsepower67]

Originally Posted by jpbanjo

Here's my Shelby Falcon Sedan Delivery, a clone of Pete Brock's famous early '60's Shelby American shop parts chaser and tow car for the 289 Cobra roadsters. His was a '63, this one is a '61 with a 302, top loader, 9 inch rear and Sprint Interior. Fun car to drive a real head turner around town.

I really dig that. It almost has a factory feel to it.

[RetroSpeed]

Eric,

Your Ranchero has definitely come a long way since I first saw it in Baldwin Park with the orange paint and chrome wheels.
I thought it was cool then but the shaved doors, new paint and Astro Supremes look awesome on your truck.

Originally Posted by eric

[eric]

Originally Posted by RetroSpeed

Eric,

Your Ranchero has definitely come a long way since I first saw it in Baldwin Park with the orange paint and chrome wheels.
I thought it was cool then but the shaved doors, new paint and Astro Supremes look awesome on your truck.

thanks Retro, your old ranchero was definitly inspiriation for mine, the motor ruled and the stance were killer. i loved your old motor! my goal was to build a nice 6 banger done up like yours but i found a screaming deal on this one (an original V8 car). more work to come in the near future and as time and $$ provide, this is my daily, its hard to work on the daily.

[Falcon Gasser]

Here is a picture of my 60 Falcon Gasser. It has a 351W and a C4 trans going to a 9 inch Ford rear end out of a 1966 Bronco and I use an 1965 Econoline front axle. Thanks
Jon

[Ford Freak]

Originally Posted by Falcon Gasser

Here is a picture of my 60 Falcon Gasser. It has a 351W and a C4 trans going to a 9 inch Ford rear end out of a 1966 Bronco and I use an 1965 Econoline front axle. Thanks
Jon

Very cool! What's the rear end ratio? What did you have to do tothe C-4 to make it live? What kind of times does it turn?

Bernie

[Falcon Gasser]

I use a 4.56 axle ratio, the C4 was just built with high performance clutch's and TCI valve bady and converter with a hardend input shaft. The best its run was 2 years ago and that was a 11.60 at 118 m.p.h. Its 11.70's in the cool weather and 11.90's to 12.00's in the heat at are local tracks. If you go were there is any elevation it falls off quick into the 12 teens. Putting together a new motor over the winter and hope to run 11.50's in good air and 11.70's in the heat.
Jon

[LaGrasta]

Originally Posted by Falcon Gasser

I use a 4.56 axle ratio, the C4 was just built with high performance clutch's and TCI valve bady and converter with a hardend input shaft. The best its run was 2 years ago and that was a 11.60 at 118 m.p.h. Its 11.70's in the cool weather and 11.90's to 12.00's in the heat at are local tracks. If you go were there is any elevation it falls off quick into the 12 teens. Putting together a new motor over the winter and hope to run 11.50's in good air and 11.70's in the heat.
Jon

current list of falcon 1320 times:

http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.p...798&highlight=

[Von Snacks]

Here is my contribution to one of the longest running threads of all time.

This is my wife's 62. Sorry the pics kinda suck, but you get the idea.

[TheRev]

I cant beleive this threads still cruzin..lol
Eric;..the car looks great !!...i really have to get my ass in gear with my 61!!
just so ya know who this is..lol
this is my good weather daily....WagonsHo

[Richard]

I love this thread.

[Bigcheese327]

That red convertible reminds me of this one.

-Dave

[falconizer_62]

any more pics of the tailfins? I was mocking some up on mine with Card board to see what it would look like. A few more angles would be nice

[garvinzoom]

Here is the 62 I just got last weekend. Cant wait to get it on the road! This thread is killer!

[blktopbandit]

my 64

[Mark in Japan]

My old Falc

[BigRed390]

Originally Posted by garvinzoom

Here is the 62 I just got last weekend. Cant wait to get it on the road! This thread is killer!

God, I LOVE THAT CAR!!!! Don't know what it is about it, but it's just awesome!!

[Mark in Japan]

magenta with violet pearl flames and silver flake roof!!!!

[chromedaddyo]

"Chris' Falcon" AWB Gasser,,,,Workin hard in this photo,and no it is not on a jack!

Dave

[Machobuck]

And I thought my falcon had a radical stance! Any other shots?

[garvinzoom]

Originally Posted by BigRed390

God, I LOVE THAT CAR!!!! Don't know what it is about it, but it's just awesome!!

Thank you!!

[chromedaddyo]

Originally Posted by Machobuck

And I thought my falcon had a radical stance! Any other shots?

Can't let the cat out of the bag just yet! Just a teaser shot! The back will go up a little bit (not crazy) and it is getting lettered in 60's drag car style. It has a very, very healthy 302, C-4, 4-11 rear. Should be a total blast when Chris gets it done.

Cleveland and Thompson drag raceway will be nuts with gassers next year!

Dave

[falconizer_62]

i love it!!!

[Beach Hop]

Originally Posted by falconizer_62

any more pics of the tailfins? I was mocking some up on mine with Card board to see what it would look like. A few more angles would be nice

Sorry about the late reply. Will have to hunt and see if I can find some more photos. We used 1" exhaust tube cut on a taper at the door end and screwed to the panel 1/2" from the end. At the tail light end I drilled a 1/4" hole in the top of the fender and under the exhaust tube and used a length of threaded rod with locking nut to raise and lower the heigh of the exhaust tube until we got the desired look. When we were happy we made cardboard templates to fill in the panel between the car and exhaust pipe, cut out these shapes in sheet metal and then welded them in. The threaded rod was then removed and a quick grind and smear of body filler finished them off.

I hope this helps!

Noddy

[garvinzoom]

Yeah, some more pics of that car would be awesome. Looks good with those fins.

[Beach Hop]

Found some pics! Remember this started as a 4 door sedan (rusty) and ended up finished as a 2 door convertible just 7 days later! The car now has a mild 302, C4, 8" with disc brake front end.

Cheers,

Noddy

[garvinzoom]

Who did the build. 7 days, holy shit.

Hmmm, just noticed it is right hand drive.

[Beach Hop]

We did plenty of planning and prep for the challenge. You may see in the photos the door panels weren't finished in time - about the only thing we didn't manage. The team was made up of a couple of panel beaters, school kids and local car friends.

This is no bullshit - not like certain TV Shows. Kiwis know how to make things happen - quickly!

Noddy

[garvinzoom]

That is a sweet ride man. Was it your car and do you still own it?

[Beach Hop]

Originally Posted by garvinzoom

That is a sweet ride man. Was it your car and do you still own it?

Thanks! The car was built as a promotional vehicle for a Festival I help with - www.beachhop.co.nz and given away in a prize draw for $5. The winner had never owned a classic/custom car or Hot Rod before and has upgraded the Falcon with a 302/C4/8" etc. He now has the bug and recently imported a 65 GT K code and 66 GT A code convert Mustangs - and we are starting a 38 Chev pick up for him as well.

We've done a number of cars - 27 T roadster (matt black with flames), 52 Plymouth (green with purple scallops), 57 Nash Metro (gold flake), 27 T roadster (green flake) and our latest project a 59 Poncho that will be given away at the Festival next April. Check it our here http://www.beachhop.co.nz/2008_give_away_car.htm

Have fun!

Noddy

[garvinzoom]

That Pontiac is a beaut also! Do you have any info on the healight/seatbelt/third brake light issues discussed in the article? I suppose the laws are different over there and it had to be retrofitted. I find the import/export laws on automobiles to be an interesting topic for some odd reason. THANKS again for sharing!