This is such a cool car.I really dig these little Falcon's.The Hard Top's look like small Galaxie's.Which are some of the coolest car's of the early 60's.

So is this considered a softer spring since the new spring look 2/3 the length of the original but you only up'd the rate by 75? Why the shorter spring and not a spring softer spring of equal length? Possible coil bind?

Thanks. just trying to understand the "ins and outs" of this stuff.

Thanks!

Its a stiffer spring. The length doesnt matter on spring rate, example, you can order a 14" long 300lb spring or a 7" long 300lb spring and the spring will compress the same amount with the same weight. I am running the shorter spring so that I can fit the take up spring and reduce the weight of the spring?

My daughters first race car. She even painted it herself.
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The install for the power steering:
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First I had to install rivnuts into the frame for the power ram bracket.


Installed
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Comparison of manual vs power.
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Everything is in mock up and I noticed some problems. The inner tie rod hits the control valve, this was expected and parts are on order. Unexpectedly the ram hits the headers so a drop bracket is on order. That will be a temporary fix until I fab something with a rod end.

How to install the rear fiberglass valance:

End result.
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I started with a 1.5" wide 1/4" thick bar of aluminum.

I drilled and tapped 4 holes to 3/8-24 then cut to 4" long. I rounded the edges and roughed up the surface to promote adhesion.

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I stalled studs (set screws) these are epoxied as well to ensure they don't back out. The allen drive makes sure they wont spin.

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I epoxied the aluminum plates to the valance aligned with the stock bumper bracket. I let that cure then covered with two plies of woven fiberglass.
Its a solid attachment and allows for easy install and adjustments.

Eventually I will remake the stock brackets out of aluminum and make one a tow hook.

Very Cool.Will have to get to the west coast to check out all the nice Lateral-g members ride soon!!!!!!!

Well I have not been on here in a while. I hope everyone's project is going well. I have been trying to get the falcon back on the road....

I got the power steering almost all sorted out and everything is installed. Only tested in the garage and I think I like it. Very little slop and with the adjustable flow KRC pump I should be able to dial in the tuning as I start to drive it.

A few issues.....

The steering ram wanted to be in the same location as my long tube headers. SO I order a drop bracket thinking it would work with a little bit of modifications. But when I tested the stiffness installed into the car, the frame flexed due to the longer torque arm. Now I will be designing a much better bracket that will wrap the frame and use a rod end instead of rubber bushings. I will make it from aluminum and it will look cool. LOL.

I am hoping to make the November 17th SCCA event and get the car ready for the Goodguys event in Del Mar.

There is a Nov 3rd event....

I thought I would share with my friends on here.

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Awesome news! Congrats.