New member, familiar car

[SSChef]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Welcome to the site, Chef. Sounds like you've got some great plans with the Falcon. Glad that the prior incident wasn't more serious.

Also, I'm not sure measuring across the lower rib on the T56 is accurate. That measurement is typically taken on the rear seal surface or the tail shaft sticking out the back of the trans. I'm sure they'll get it right though.

Good luck with the build! Keep us updated.

Yep, thank you Trey. That was a reference measurement pictured.It's the same give or take 0.1 but he explained that its the differential between the tail shaft and the rear end pinion angle that is the important number. What it is in relationship to the ground level is irrelevant.

The picture he took at the output shaft was the same number but way out of focus to post. He told me he takes angles measurements at different areas so you have multiple options to check accurate angles in case one becomes inaccessible during the build. I think I remembered seeing tape notes on pan, bell housing and starter too.

I believe he likes to stay within 3 degrees. We ended up with 2 degrees final. We will see how it feels. I guess its easy to adjust now.

So with the lower links made, the housing brackets tack welded to the rear , the coil over shock mounts made and tack welded in he started working on the upper links mounts and links.

[67XR7]

Huge fan of the car, I've been following the progress of this build on instagram


Really awesome car, I'm hoping to see the completed car at the cars and coffee at TI here soon.

[SSChef]

Originally Posted by 67XR7

Huge fan of the car, I've been following the progress of this build on instagram


Really awesome car, I'm hoping to see the completed car at the cars and coffee at TI here soon.

Thanks for the compliments. Its a fun car. The Cars and coffee show in SF is always a great turn out.

[SSChef]

With the links bolted in, the brackets tacked on the car can be put on the ground to check final tire fitment before we start the watts linkage.

[SSChef]

Start of the watts linkage supports and mount. With the roll center height from 9 1/2" - 13 1/2" the center plate is drilled.

Rearend housing mounting tubes and braces welded in once the links were set.

[Centerforce]

Your wheel setup is seriously beefy! Glad to see this is getting the makeover that it deserves.

[Flash68]

Loved this car since I saw it for sale. I really wanted it!

The work looks fantastic.

[SSChef]

Originally Posted by Centerforce

Your wheel setup is seriously beefy! Glad to see this is getting the makeover that it deserves.

Thank you!! We ended up with the 325/19's on a 19x12 wheel. The 345's are just so tall. The 325's visually look wider than the 345's.

I plan on doing a clutch swap the current McLeod is making noise. I'll be looking you guys up soon.