1963 Falcon Phase 2

[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...

[sls1025]

I may have commented in the past but I love your car. I had a 63 as well and loved that car. I would never have gotten rid of it but medical bills were getting out of hand and had to let it go. I would roll my Monte Carlo SS over an embankment to have it back.

(sorry for the sideways image, I don't know how to fix it)