1963 Falcon Phase 2

[syborg tt]

Freaking Awesome !!!

So do you plan to make flare so you can fir a wider tire ?

Originally Posted by craig510

Been working on some flares.

[rustomatic]

Flares, shmares. Go for the second line up. Get the angle grinder. The first cut is never the deepest, but we get better cutting as we practice . . .

[craig510]

My little guy likes to get in on the action:


Still will be able to keep the trim:










Super nice fit for fusion TIG welding.

[craig510]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

Flares, shmares. Go for the second line up. Get the angle grinder. The first cut is never the deepest, but we get better cutting as we practice . . .

No thanks. I’ll keep it sanitary and stock looking. The body saw and 80 grit on a right angle die grinder to get the gaps perfect for hours of TIG.

[craig510]

Originally Posted by Andyd

Looks great. What are you using to make the flares? Other fenders? Hand forming?

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Thanks.

I used quarter panel patch sections for the basic shapes but they have been heavily reworked. The fronts are 71 Mustang rear and the rears are W123 Mercedes. I had to narrow the front lips and flatten the rears plus form the contour so that it matches the factory lines. Plus a bunch of shrinker/ stretcher work and sectioning to adjust the radius.

[craig510]

Had a good time at GoodGuys. Got 4th in a tight 4 way battle for street machine. Made it into the shootout and got knocked out first round. At least I put in a good showing and made the winner work for it. It was a quick clean run but he got me by about 3 tenths.




Sitting in the pits with raw metal and all








Near Perfect fit for TIG welding



And a Video to prove it:


Enjoy - Craig

[Kcrain]

Boy those flares really blend in and fit the car. When painted probably won’t be noticeable without parking beside a stocker. Look great Keith

[hackster]

Stellar work as always man.

I friggin love this car and what you are doing.

Sean

[craig510]

Originally Posted by hackster

Stellar work as always man.

I friggin love this car and what you are doing.

Sean

Thanks Sean, not as fast as you but I think I have a little more attention to detail. You get out and wheel more though so I think you win.

I don't think I shared my dyno pull. It sounded absoultly amazing, then the numbers came up and it was a little disapointing. Only 318hp and 300ft-lb at the tire. It was about 98 degrees and I only had 28 deg timing. Solid roller and 9.7:1 with Arco 91 octane. It feels better and runs cooler at 34 degrees.

[Dave Pratt]

Man I've got a new favourite car! Great work it's beyond cool...