The Jalopy Journal
Given it's condition and history, I'd keep it close to original.
I started out in my Dad's 46 Jeep. He's gone but the jeep is still around. First one that was actually mine was a 56 F100 panel. I've been doing...
If you get it in and decide you need a bit more power use a 170 head on it. The ports and valves are still the same, but the chambers are smaller...
A class act!
I think so.
I would look for a universal fit flex hose. It might not look original, but I'd trust it to not slit open from age a rot a lot more then the original.
Years back I had a friend with a 67 C30, 327 that was running but rattling, smoking, clearly on it's last legs. He had very little money, but...
I helped a guy put a Volvo 2 liter in one. With a milled head, header, a pair of SUs and stock 4.56 gears it ran pretty well. :D It dosen't take...
Just jack up that new carb and put a fresh 223 under it. :p
I had a 60 four door. Bone stock when I got it except the previous owner had replaced the 144 with 200. Still used the 2.77 three on the tree and...
I imagine the bell housing mods are related to it having that Ford top loader 4 speed behind it.
I sometimes wonder what would have happened if Ford had retained the blower option when the FEs came out in 58.
Back in the 60s about half the cars on the road were Ford Falcons. 2/3 of those were Corinthian White. So was mine...with a 302, 4 speed, 3.89...
That combination also could have been inspired by a desire to use up a stack of random parts sitting in a garage floor.
A little less than a Tom?
Since the last of the 406s had cross bolted mains, I would imagine that all 427s would have them.
Mac's still lists the gear, but it's been out of stock for years. Anybody else got it?
Early Mustang springs will work fine. If you use V8 springs with a six banger it will be taller, but stiffer. Rubber ring spacers will raise it...
OMG! Mind blown! Love it.
Pretty neat. The Dana 60 may be a good thing with that 428. :p Whatta ya mean rides like a truck? You have the twin I beams. Straight axel rides...
Saves floor space. :D Mine goes to a T85N, so it's more 3+.
I remember reading that in the early 50s the winner of the Mobile economy run was usually a V8 Mercury, getting 26+ MPG. No doubt they were trying...
Nice job! Using what you already have is not only authentic, it's about all many of us can hope to use.
Slowly is much better than not at all.
Off the top of my head, I think I remember that there were two different 390s. You'd need the later one.
I knew a guy that had a 66 Le Mans with OHC 6 and 4 speed. I rode around with him all day thinking it was a 326 before he told me it was a 6.
If the bolts holding it on are in the same shape as the intake expect the snap some off removing it. Looks like it sat outside for some time. How...
Looks like you have it pretty much sorted out. Nice Falcon. Enjoy!
I can remember when cars went in and were treated with respect, often staying in one place for decades until they were picked clean. Over time the...
Not that it matters to my question, but this 223 resides in a 56 F100 panel with headers and a T85 behind it.
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