Projects 62 Ford Falcon build

Heres a quick run down on my Falcon build...

probably better to look here

http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/new_falcon_owner/falcon/?start=all

or the condensed version in my album here.


going to be a Ford FE390 4speed, MII front end, shortened Ford 9in with 3.50 trac-loc, full framed and braced, ladder bar rear with coilovers, tilt hood, torque thrusts 15x10 rears 15x4-1/2 fronts,

theres a lot better pix in my photobucket album.. I took pix of almost every update Ive done to the car..

should be rolling soon, just waiting on control arms and rotors so i can use the front torque thrusts.. pix will follow when its out of the garage..

heres a few teaser pix.

rick

 

She looks great keep up the good work.

 

I love Falcons! Gonna be wild.

 

thanx,,, hopefully done next spring if i can stand the cold this yr in my garage

 

first time in 2-1/2 yrs shes been on wheels and she peaks outside.. when i get help i will push it out more, and tilt the hood too and take some more pix.

 

few more pix

 

I like it...sits good!!!

 

thanx,,, im stoked...

 

looks tuff as hell, keep up the good work .

 

what combo on the f.e. ? carbed ? f.i. ?

 

It's perfect, sits right. '62 is the best year for
falcons.

 

I like. I thought about going that way with mine. Guess I can change direction in the future.

 

its jsut a iron headed carb'd 390.. stock for now.. i will refresh it all, maybe a nice cam, alum intake and 750DP,custom headers, but have to finsh the rolling part and bodywork so the motor is on the bench till spring.

 

Your 62 is looking badassed.You are making some great headway,you must spend all youre free time in the shop.If I can suggest something,while you can get to it,I would stitch weld all the front subframe connections to the firewall and floor.It is all just sheetmetal spot welded together,been there,done that.Keep the updates coming. ROY.

 

i need to make a new firewall and floor, and it will all be stitched welded,,, i want it strong jsut incase i make a 500hp motor later on

 

few more pix

 

Lookin great Rick !!Love the stance! It always gives me extra motivation to see them on wheels for the first time. I will have to start a thread on the ol 47 soon eh.

 

Hi there Im building a chassis for my convertible 65 full frame, nice work on your car Dennis.

 

wish i could of make mine on a bench.. i made mine under the car,lol...

looks good so far..

 

What mustang ii crossmember did you use?
What is the rack out of?
Were did you get those control arms?
I am in the process of building my 1962 ford falcon 2-door and am looking for ideas?
Thanks

 

I used the welder series IFS crossmember

http://www.welderseries.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_126&products_id=423


i did a post of it on the hamb

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410625

the rack is a stock 78 MII power rack

i got the arms off a guy in canada,, not sure of brand or company. the uppers are weld on, not bolt on so its abit different.. bolt ons would of been nicer but I got the set at a great price..

 

Looks great! Keep welding and maybe it will heat the shop...

 

few new pix today







tomorrow im going to try to make the mounts, then connect the trans and see how much i need to cut the firewall and make the trans mount.

 

Hey Rick.

The Falcon looks cool outside !!

I need to start putting my 390 together, it is too cold for me in the garage thougg...(it has gotten to the upper 20's here, I am part reptile and go extinct below 40 degrees...lol)

Looking forward to your nest update.


Richard.

 

last nite was pretty nice outside (2*c) so i went and played abit, just put on the insulated coveralls,coffee, music, good to go ....

 

bolted an auto trans to the motor and set it in after trimming away some firewall and flooring.. This way i wont have a hard time removing bolts,etc.. I still need to level the motor side to side, then make my stands..

 

FALCON...yes yes what a nice build. and those iron heads on a 390 have big valves and ports. believe me you will save serious cash in using them. that old huppy will scare you pants off. but atleast it looks like a safe build. man i would love to have it. please post as you move forward...POP.

 

FALCON...I just saw your latest pics. doe's your engine have duel oil pickups? i'am very concerned about how much material you removed in bottom pan! WHY? because i'am a master engine builder, maby it's nothing or a very BIG something! listen to me now, or listen to the engine later. don't understand? that my friend could be a very important issue...POP.

 

FALCON...also you will need 2 oil pan drain plugs. sorry to have to say these things, but i mean you good will...POP.

 

thanx,, it will have 2 plugs, i copied a canton pan, and will have a 4x4 truck pickup tube going to the back. the back isnt closed in yet, waiting for a tube to set height. I didnt remove any from the height, just the middle to fit around my rack and crossmember, and its abit deeper in the back then a stock pan (hense waiting for a tube) also i will make a crank scraper when time comes... thanx for all the comments and help

Rick