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Old 02-03-2010, 12:26 PM
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Default 1965 falcon

I guess I never started a build thread.

here are some pics

here some more pics!! All pics taken with my wifes new canon eos XS













That was a good shot of my custom made aluminum radiator core support.




backside of valance to show stiffening.

Pics from the charity car show last weekend




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Old 02-03-2010, 12:27 PM
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Old 02-03-2010, 12:28 PM
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HISTORY:
Purchased in 2000 and essentially the 2nd owner at 47,000 original miles. As a forever work-in-progress and home, design/build
it now has an odometer close to zero. With a fiberglass front end, it currently weighs 2750 lbs. with a weight distribution of 54/46.


ENGINE:
* 293 cu in, blueprinted and studded block
* built using hipo rotating assembly
* forged lightweight pistons
* solid flat tappet cam assembly with billet double roller timing set
* 1.90"/1.60" aluminum heads, port matched w/ roller rockers
* MDS distributor and 6AL box
* 1-5/8"x3" full length headers w/ O2 sensors


TRANS:
C-4 built with red alto frictions, Kolene steels, 6 gear planetary and reverse manual valve body.
2200 stall converter.


REAREND:
9 inch housing with 4.11 open center section. I fabricated it to facilitate transition to a planned 3-link design


FRONT SUSPENSION:
* I engineered and fabricated to be fully adjustable with rod ends and tubular upper and lower control arms.
* Avco 2-way adjustable coil-overs with 325 lb springs.
* 1-1/8" sway bar


REAR SUSPENSION:
* Currently standard 3-leaf lowered 1", with clamp-on leaf pads to accomodate pinion angle and transition to 3-link.
* KYB gas shocks and clamp-on slapper bars.


BRAKES:
* Wildwood 11-3/4" disc in fronts and standard drum rears
* Small piston aluminum master cylinder with line-lock.
* Proportioning control in driver's compartment






















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Old 02-03-2010, 01:24 PM
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awesome car
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me likey...
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looks great man. love the progress. a nice change of pace to see something different and out of the box. keep us posted
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thanks guys!
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Old 02-12-2010, 11:32 AM
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So I finished the valance fiberglass and everything is smooth and filled. I also primed it in gray to match the front end. HAHA. the LED turn signals are going in this weekend. and its ready to be installed. I cant wait to take some pics.
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Old 02-12-2010, 12:26 PM
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Default Nice Bird!

I've always liked "the poor man's mustang" because it is kind of the underdog. I had been watching a cherry little 62 (or 63?) hardtop near me for a long time. It went up for sale for $3,500 and I did not have the space because of my '55. I had to make a choice, so I kept the Chevy. (Not enough room for wife, three daughters, AND TWO PROJECTS. Kids are hard to sell! Wifes cost too much to get rid of, I've heard. )

I also used to know a guy who made a hard-core vintage racer '65 Falcon and it was beautiful.

I REALLY like your car! Keep us posted.
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love the build so far keep the out of the box thinking and keep up the creative ideas flowing.can't get enough of the be diffrent attitude.
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