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65 falcon pro touring/pro street
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i am new to the site.
http://65falconengineer.blogspot.com/ Here is a link to my project. I am building a 65 falcon. I am building the suspension myself with the intent to make it adjustable enough to be a good car for prostreet and pro touring. i just finished the front suspension. Double a-arm with Fully adjustable UCA and LCA with AFCO double adjustable coilovers. the front tire has a max size of 245 but that is plenty for a 2700lb car. The rear will be a three link with watts link. The motor is a 289 with close to 400hp. let me know what you think |
Nice car and also nice work with the front end. I have always liked those Falcons.
Welcome to the site! There are alot of great people here. (seems to be alot of 69 Camaros too:lol: ) I am pretty new here too but already feel "at home". Do you have any pics of the engine bay or the rear suspension set up? |
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here is a shot of the engine, but im still working on the rear suspension desing.
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Cool, welcome aboard. :cheers:
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Welcome
I always liked those 65 Falcons. Looks like it will be a killer car.
Randy(D&Z Customs LLC.) 1-262-347-9741:lateral: |
Yup, that's a good looking body style. Great little cars. Should be a fun project.
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i was able to fit my 95 stang wheels and tires on the front of my falcon, a 245 tire is plenty for the 2700lb car.
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65 Falcons FTW! I want one. I like the wheels and the thunderbolt hood.
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thank you, its been a long project its all finally coming together.
next is steering then three link, then paint. even building everything myself this has been an expensive project. But i couldnt imagine paying someone else to be creative for me. i am somewhat limited in my designs by the tools i have, but i manage. |
the car went to its first show with the new suspension (just a monthly show at a local restraunt). The drive there was great, im really happy with the suspension and handling characteristics. I got many compliments. The car got a once over from a local race shop that competes in the american iron series. He liked the car and the attention to detail. so that makes you feel good!
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done with all calculations. camber curves and all. ask me if you want to see something and i can attach a screen shot.
camber gain is -0.63* per inch of compression. roll center at 2.59" also if interested i can compare this with the shelby drop. i also ran the numbers for the 3link rear im going to build. 146% anitsquat __________________ |
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i havent been on here recently, Ive been over on PT.com.
here are some updates. i put in a ford 9" with 4.11 gears. im keeping the stock suspension for now. but i lowered it 2.5" and put bolt on traction bars. what a difference switching from 2.80 gears. when i put in the housing i welded the upper third link on, with the new lower ride height i had to cut the trunk a little to get some bump travel. the leaf pads are clamp on with 1/2-20 shear bolts threaded into the housing. this way when i switch to the 3link i dont need to cut the pads off. i have just been driving it and having fun. its rolling on 245 tires on all corners. thats the widest you can fit in that car. It won a trophy at the monthly car show "best under construction" WOOHOO. that was rewarding. |
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so coll to see other brands and makes other than camaros awesome project ive always wanted one of these
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Glad this thread got bumped -- great pics here Bryce. I love the business look of the engine compartment. :thumbsup:
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That does look killer Bryce.
Good job.:cheers: |
Thanks guys!
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