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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by falconizer_62, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. 1971BB427
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    Thanks! I hope it runs out as good as it sounds! Seems to grab rpm's faster than the 327 in my Austin.
     
  2. falconizer_62
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    I am thinking about extending the hood and fenders to match the peak of the comet bumper... Photoshop time :)

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  3. falconizer_62
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    I decided to go for it and love the result :)
    It looked good on Photoshop, so I figured what the heck. All done before lunch break. Not bad

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  4. need louvers ?
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  5. nash510
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  6. Falconizer - good job! I like the idea
     
  7. LOPESphotographics
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    So when ya comin over to do mine. Haha looks good brother!


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  8. Jeem
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    Hey, Nash510, any recent pics of the Falcon in your avatar? Phookin' FUN looking...nasty too...
     
  9. nash510
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    More to come soon. I've been painting door jams and such. Started aligning panels today which is taking a bit of time. Once everything is together I will take some photos. I hope to painting the exterior next week or the week after.
     
  10. falconizer_62
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    Looking forward to the pics!
    Thanks for the kind words. Stoked to be working on it again

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  11. cage66
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    Falconizer, Are you going to pull the sides/inside corners of the fenders out to match the profile of the hood?
    What are you doing about a grill?
    I saw a galaxy online with a folding sliding ragtop and it looked real good. I think it would look good on a custom like this.
     
  12. need louvers ?
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    I was very seriously thinking of a folding/slider top for my wagon... The guys that make them are about 1 mile from me. Having driven tons of folding ragtop bugs in my day though I have wonder how negatively that will effect the air conditioning I'm doing right now though.
     
  13. von zipper
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    Only saw one! On a blue Galaxie Wagon!


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  14. need louvers ?
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    I actually have my short Britax folder sitting on the top of the Ranchero right now! Trying to decide...
     
  15. falconizer_62
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    Interesting on the top idea. I hadn't seen or heard of one. Hmmmmmm...
    Yes, I am pulling out the fenders to match. Seemed easy to do at first thought, but now I'm not sure... depends on the grill. There is still work on the bumper that I know I need to do (I don't like the turn signals in the corner, and I will add to the license area) so I will do what I know, and hire an artist to come up with some sketches. My idea is a camaro blade for a center bar and mustang bumper extensions for vertical teeth... but, we'll see how it all ends up :)


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  16. cage66
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  17. falconizer_62
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    Cool. Never seen that on a wagon. Thanks for looking it up :)
    I will be keeping the luggage rack and incorporating scallops, so if I ever do that van...

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  18. nuts4fords
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    Here is one of my projects. A 64 falcon hardtop. Originally equipped with a 170CI and 4 speed Dagenham transmission. Was a one owner, all original and ran great.

    Switched the suspension over from 4 lug to 5 lug. using the 65 falcon V8 manual steering and quality parts. The rear end is from a 63 Falcon with a 3.55 posi.

    Lots of fun while working with my little assistant!!
     

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  19. nuts4fords
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    Here is the rear end work...
     

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  20. nuts4fords
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    Here is where I am currently at with this project. Undergoing a BFX tribute build.
    331 stroker/4 spd top loader/9" with 3.89 gears. Has undergone a minitub, subframes and rollbar. Gonna paint it wimbledon white and keep the interior original black.


    Enjoy!!

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  21. nuts4fords
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    Here is the hood and mechanical stuff to make it go FAST! :)

    Next phase is body and paint. Then I will swap out.
     

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  22. Hey all, I have a great 1960 4 door falcon (6cyl). The rear bumper was totally shot when i got it but i have found local junkyard here that has a 62 falcon ranchero, a 64 comet and a 62 futura. I looked around the fdr thread for awhile and couldn't really find the answer, so the question is, can I use the rear bumper from any of those for my 1960 falcon? I am assuming the 62 futura and the 62 ranchero would have the same rear bumper, is that correct?
     
  23. Bigcheese327
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    I like the gray-center Cragars. What paint is that?
     
  24. Kustom Komet
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    Really, really cool build, that Falcon will be quite entertaining. When I read of your power plans, I was hoping you would upgrade the little 8", they are tough customers but to a point. That nodular 9'' will do nicely. Did you go with a new 56" total width housing and axles? And did you go centered housing or centered pinion?

    -KK
     
  25. nuts4fords
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    Those are Cragar GT (not SS) wheels. Center caps say GT not SS. They are pre SS. They are old school from the 60s two piece (steel rim & aluminum center) 14x6. Originally painted black centers which appear gray now due to their age.


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  26. nuts4fords
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    I narrowed the "N" 9 inch (3.89. / 31 splines) rear end to 54.5" and centered pinion.


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  27. Kustom.Falcon
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    Really, really digging this bird!

    The Kustom Falcon Build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734282
    The Kustom Falcon
     
  28. Bigcheese327
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    Oh, I shoulda known that. Dad had a set on his Sport Fury:

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  29. Just got back to the falcon. The rear quarters are ROUGH!

    My trophy case has a trophy case!
     

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  30. Fairlane Mike
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    I know that all 3 years, (60, 61, 62), have different bumpers; BUT, if you get the arms and all, it'll probably work. Good luck! Mike.
     

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